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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1927

Page

17

Engagement announced for Miss Irma Tillman

Miss Irma Tillman daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl W Tillman of Park Avenue announces her engagement to John Windsor of Portland Oregon He is a Brown graduate and will graduate from Yale Law School in June She is a Smith College graduate class of 1927 He is a member of Dr E fraternity The wedding will take place in June

Irma Tillman Carl W. Tillman Park Avenue John Windsor Portland Oregon Tilman Smith College Windsor Brown Yale Law School DR. E. Fraternity

Neighborhood Santa visit guest as Stratheid youth hosts

Russell Cate son of Mr and Mrs R D Cate of Stratheid road will have Santa Claus as his guest this evening All the neighborhood children are invited to help give Santa Claus a good time Miss Nan Gallagher of 386 East Washington avenue leaves today for holidays in New York She will be guest of honor at a Monday dinner given by Mrs 3 McG of Springheld Long Island

Russell Cate R. D. Cate Stratheid Road Santa Claus Nan Gallagher East Washington Avenue New York Miss Gallagher 3. McG Springheld Long Island Tlurry Martha Sturges Clarence Baker Sturges Southport Herman David Ruhm, Jr Southport Congregational Church Alice Sturges Betty Cushman Bedford N. W Virginia Fox Mount Kisco N. Y Lucy Hunt Bridgeport Charles Brainard Ifred Lewin Clifford Schermerhorn Cheatham N.Y

Christmas Tea Dances Spark City Holiday Fetes

The holiday season opens with tea dances across city clubs and private dinners. The Bachelor’s club dance at Brooklawn and the Fairfield County function drew notable society figures. Miss Louise Jenkins and Miss Susan Jennings hosted teas and social events as Bridgeport Central High School held its mid year poin.

Brooklawn Country Club Fairfield County Susan Jennings Edward A. Jennings Brooklawn Avenue Bridgeport Central High School Ritz

Undergraduate Club Holiday Dance at Niagara University

The Connecticut Undergraduate Club of Niagara University will hold its fourth semi formal holiday dance at the Muttatuck Country Club in Waterbury on Wednesday evening December 28. Music will be provided by a popular orchestra. Club officers are James B Curtain president Joseph P Flanigan vice president Feud B Dillon treasurer and James J Kilmartin treasurer. Joseph P O Neil of Waterbury is the dunce minitee man in charge of the dance.

Connecticut Niagara University Muttatuck Country Cs Waterbury James B. Curtain Meriden Joseph P. Flanigan Feud B. Dillon James J. Kilmartin Joseph P. O'Neil

Births in City From Vital Statistics Net

Birth notices record several new arrivals including daughters and twins. Names include Dempy and Marle Smith at 746 Bash Main Street and Jules and Julia Hira at 969 Hancock Avenue, plus Roser twins born December 16. Other entries list Sheridan, Sliwonik, Kusper, Zawacki Hudzik and Bobinsky households with ages and street addresses.

Dempy Marle Smith Bash Main Street Julius and Julia Hira Hancock Avenue John and Evelyn Roser State Street Arthur and Cora Sheridan Westfield Avenue Yslaw and Catherine Sliwonik Sherkdan Street Albert and Louise Kusper Bishop Avenue

Dance plans by Collens of New Rochelle clubs

Helping arrange a formal dance on December 28 at the Stratfield Hotel, Irene Murphy daughter of Mr and Mrs William J Murphy of 87 Dixon Avenue serves as assistant chairman with Miss Allene Cullimings. Also notes include holiday greetings, engagements, weddings, and party notices across Stratford and Bridgeport communities.

Irene Murphy William J. Murphy Dixon Avenue Collens New Rochelle Stratfield Hotel Murphy Allene G. Cullimings

Christmas Concert Planned At Church

Mrs Ehner Bearaganist, choir director of United Church, will lead a Christmas concert Sunday. Senior and junior choirs present a program including festive pieces and instrumental solos by Minnie Silverstone, David Stone, and others. A procession, carols, and an offertory are listed as part of the service.

Ehner United Asi Seiowe

Title Company Holds Christmas Party

Following the announcement by the Bridgepart Latrivl and Tite company, all employees and officers were granted a paid Christmas party from 4 to 6 pm. Prizes were given at the illuminated tree with the youngest helper acting as Santa. A phonograph provided the music and refreshments were served.

Latrivl Gual

Poultry Industry Course At University Of Wisconsin

The poultry industry in Wisconsin is reorganized into a marketing course at the University of Wisconsin. The 15 week program covers poultry breeds, culling, flock reduction, maintaining quality layers, market testing, incubations, and care of young chicks. It includes a focus on poultry diseases and breeding.

Wiscon da Wiyatit University of Wisemain Ea Cryek

Christmas social and program notices from local women's groups

Freundschaft Rebekah lodge No 13 sets a December 27 Christmas social after the meeting with a grab bag prize. International Institute program December 24 features Hungarian songs, glee club singing, and concert acts under Lola de Grill and others with invitations extended to friends of the Ingil Lite and Mary Stifiman chapter. Luncheon at Pickwick Arms December 28 at 12:30 reserved by Myre Lister and listed members. Busy Nine club meeting attendees include Mrs. Bissonette Perkina Trouddy Lambert Carney Gates Bennis and Rommel.

Freundschaft Rebekah Lodge Barbara E. Krach N. G Irene Windhove V. G Lola de Grill International Institute Beach Street Orlock Pearl Tamas Elizabeth Saene Tolan Theolinds Pasteibach Jomes Rendneton Glee Club BE. Kalo Mhbhor Dorm Ripstin Halilatka Orchestra Mise Lola de Git Ingil- Lite Mary Stifiman D. A. Hare Putnam Itl Greermwich Nine Club Vite Rommil Madison Avenue Agnes Bissonette Madeline Perkina Kathleen Trouddy Eva Lambert Catherine Carney Wilma Gates Bessie Bennis Violet Rommel

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