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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1922

Page

9

Miss Grace Daley Weds E Pierson Dunham at Family Home

Miss Grace Daley of Fairfield and E Pierson Dunham of Petersburgh Virginia married yesterday at the bridegroom’s sister home in Woodruff Avenue. Rev B S Winchester officiated in a double ring ceremony with Christmas greens and mistletoe. The couple hosted a dinner reception then planned a London trip before settling in Petersburgh after January 1. Daley, a Fairfield High School graduate, taught in Fairfield public schools. Dunham is factory manager at Petersburgh mill of the W H Mouser company.

Grace Daley Fairield ED. Pierson Dunham Petersburgh Greeafield Hill J. W. Beecher Woodruff Avenue B.S. Winchester Greenfield Congregational Church ML Ve Dunham Greenfield Lone Datey Fairfield High School Fairfield W. IL. Moufer Tumba, Corporation

Service club to give bridge dance tonight

The Service club hosts a dance and bridge at Brooklawn Country Club tonight. Miss Ethel Skinner arranges decorations, Miss Anna Swinnerton oversees general plans with a large committee. Tables will be set for cards in the reception room and an orchestra will provide dancing music.

Service Club Brooklawn Country Club Ethel Skinner Anna Swinnerton

Last Claessens Lecture by August ClaesSens

The final lecture in a two part series by August ClaesSens of the New York State legislature will be given Saturday evening December 20 at 8 o clock at the Workmens Circle Lyceum 81 Fairfield avenue. A dinner and entertainment will follow the lecture.

August ClaesSens New York State Workmens Circle Lyceum Fairfield Avenue

Engagements and society notices gleaned from personals

The column lists engagements and weddings including Doroth y May to Laurence W Averson, Bella Borsule to Bernard Hillman, and a daughter named Jean Marie for Mrs John O’Meara. Also noted are club meetings at Congregational and Baptist churches, a Woman's Relief Corps gathering, a swing circle at Mrs Minnie Smith’s home, visitors from New York, and a talk by G Wellington Walker on zoning at the Town Hall.

K. BE. Borsule Federal Street Migs Bella Borsule Bernard Hillman Parrott Avenna Professional Woman’s Club Liberty Building John O'Meara Garfield Avenue Jean Marie St. Vincent's Hospital Stratford Teague G. Wellington Walker Town Planning Board

Fairfield Men's Club to Meet January 10

Fairfield wearfield dec 2 The St Pauls club announces its first meeting of the year January 20 with a speaker planned at the DeXt Tare.

Fairfield Wearfield Club of

Businessmen give presents to little patients on Christmas

Benefactors from Bridgeport and nearby towns donated gifts to six institutions including Meriden seaside sanitariums and Guylford Farm Wallingford. H. C. Ives and L. Lindstrom led major donations of bead chains, while W. A. Macfarlane and Carl Siemon aided with phonograph records and tests.

Bridgeport Guylford's Wallingford Henry D. Neale Ives Manufacturing Corporation L. Lindatrom Lindstrom Company D. M. Bead Bryant Bead Chain Company Guya O Norge W. A. Macfarlane Waefariang Company Carl G. Siemon Corm‘pany

Library staff host dance at YMCA venue tonight

Bridgeport Public library personnel will hold a dance tonight at the Y M C A on Golden Frill street. Miss Godfrey chairs the event with aides Miss Steele Miss Jitz Gibbons Miss Sutherland Miss Cronin and Miss Furnirs. Refreshment committee includes Miss Walker Miss Addis Miss Diamond Miss Gerbich Miss Godfrey Miss Crosairy and Miss Phillits. Amy the music committee.

Bridgeport Public Library Golden Frill Street Miss Godfrey Oharee Miss Steele Miss Jitzgibbons Miss Sutherland Miss Cronin Miss Furnirs Miss Walker Mins Addis Miss Diamond Miss Gerbich Migd Crosairy Miss Phillits Amy

Chickens at Large Form Part of Estate Probate

Twenty chickens are part of the estate of Saul Ro ter of Teambull Blum. The estate, admitted to probate by Judge Miller, lists one pig and is under administration by Willan, W.

Saul Roter Teambull

Mr and Mrs Emil Bergen Celebrate Silver Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Emil Bergen hosted a Sunday evening at their home at 412 Warral Avenue to honor their silver wedding anniversary. Miss Lillian O Shaye of Hartford sang several numbers. Dinner was served and many relatives and friends attended, including Mr and Mrs Bergen of Patrfield, Mrs Bergen, Miss Rogalle Bergen, Miss Lila Muacklawe, and numerous others from New Haven, Brooklyn, Hartford, and beyond.

Emil Bergen Warral Avenue Lillan O’shay Hartford A Bergen Patrfield Bergen Mise Rogalle Bergen Lila Muacklawe Bri D S. Sabelsky Lillian O'Shay Samuel Goldfarb Dave Heat Maxwell Blumbers Many Blumberg Harold Wishbull Joaenh Bergen Mias Bather Bergen Jack Gre¢n Miss Molll Levy

Fashion News Promotes New Skirt Lengths and Fabrics

Fashion notes announce new skirts with two to four panels and even hems for the season. Fabrics like serge crepe and Canton faille are favored, with wool materials highlighted. a pattern No. 1621 fits sizes 24 to 44 inches bust and costs about seven dollars and ninety cents in materials.

Trock Bridgeport Telegram Barnum

Twelfth District Democrats Host Christmas Party Tonight

Indies and children of the Twelfth district attend a party at the Twelfth District Democratic Club rooms 14 Sixth Street with a tree gifts refreshments and a youngsters program Tonight plans include many card tables entertainment music and snacks Committee members include Mrs Annie Sullivan Mrs Meaty Birfeld and Mrs Nellie Murray.

Democratic Arse Maen'g Club Annie Sullivan Meaty Bifield Nellie Murray

Mourning Friends Pay Last Tribute To Ellen Ahern

A large turnout attended the funeral for Mrs Ellen Ahern at St James church Stratford. The service included solemn mass at St James with Rev. O Connor and Deacon Rev. Duggan officiating. Burial followed at St Michael's cemetery with bearers listed among her family. Mrs Ahern, 80, mother of nine, left thirty two grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Poncocha coarse brown sugar noted as a stable article for the poor.

Ellen Ahern St. James’ Church Strawford Timothy Ryan South Main Street Bratford St James’ Church Michael J. O'Connor Jeremiah J. Duggan Church McCarthy Ahern Omer Stratford Thrtye

Reception Held for Rev and Mrs H J Wilson

Rev and Mrs H J Wilson and daughter of Toronto were guests of honor at an informal reception Tuesday night at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Wilgan in Dixon Street A musical program was presented by Mrs Sherman Randall Miss Anna Ackerman and J B Ackerman Attendees included Leyl Gaston of Miami Fla Mr and Mrs A Mallet Miss Sadie Mallet Mr and Mrs J E Ackerman and family of Trumully Mr and Mrs H W Ackerman

H. J. Wilson Toronto Can Charles Wilgan Dixon Street Sherman Randall Anna Ackermgan J.B. Ackerman Leyl Gaston Miami Fla A. Mallett Sadie Mallett J. E. Ackerman Familly of Trumpully H.W. Ackerman

Local Family Names in Wedding Notice Readout

Mr. and Mrs. H. Sherman Randall and family, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Ackerman and family, and L. Clitterg Wilson are listed in a community wedding or social notice showcasing local residents and households.

H. Sherman Randall Frank Wilson F. A. Ackerman and Family L. Clitterg Wlson

Desertion Charged in Bridgeport Divorce Petition

Frank Edwards of Bridgeport files for divorce from Martha Andrews Edwards of Easton alleging desertion beginning November 30 1918. The couple wed October 8 1915 and the petition was filed yesterday in Superior Court.

Superior Frank Edwards Bridgeport Martha Andrews Edwards Easton Tts

Boy Scouts Signalling Exhibition At New Year Party

Scouts at Troopa 15 and SL host a signaling exhibition at a New Year's party in the Newfield building. The event includes firefighting, first aid, bugling, scout formations, and an oral quiz on conservation. Invited guests and members’ children attend a similar previous event.

Newfield Talnt Plrtons Havin

Mrs Jennings Heads Greenfield Hill Ladies

Mrs Jennings was elected president of the Greenfield Hill Ladies Society at the annual meeting. Officers elected include Vice-president Mrs Winchester, secretary Mrs Bare, treasurer Mrs Bra, member at large Miss Helen Scyah, and collector Mrs Eleanor ids. new officers to assume on January 3.

W. Bare Charles Bra Helen Scyah Mra Leanor Ids

Desertion Alleged in Bridgeport Divorce Suit

Charles Sehoulx of Bridgeport alleges desertion in a Superior Court filing against Rose Scholz, also of Bridgeport. The couple married October 2, 2007, per court documents.

Charles Sehoulx Bridgeport Fivorea Rose Scholz

January Sale Opens With Clearance Across Furniture and Rugs

In the Furniture and Rug Departments on the Fourth Floor inspection days are Thursday Friday and Saturday. Shoppers are invited to view the January sale offerings marked with sale tickets. Great savings await as clearance begins Tuesday January second and runs through the month.

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