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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1919

Page

1

Ridge Party Social Event At Willam Chapter

The annual bridge party by Mary Wiman Chapter D A R announced as a social event this afternoon in the Sunpariors area. Reservations for over forty tables have been made. several notable members and guests are listed among those organizing and attending. The Black and White ball at the Brooklawn Country Club was one of the holiday season’s merry events with guests in formal attire.

Mary Wiman Ambers Eld Ose Frederick A. Strong Hank T. Stapies William Jichols Mary Peck FM. Tukey Beers F. GL. Cogill J. Langzettel Rudolph Laubher Eugene Over Fredrik Hindsley M. M. Downer A. O. Walker Charlies Stram John R. Woodhill Bridges H. E. Wa Jas Lucile Godfrey Betis Kiown Ming

Rome Bresky wedding a brilliant Jewish society event

Miss Bessie Rome and Isaac Bresky wed in the Colonial ballroom before about 800 guests. Rabbi William R. Wittenstein officiated with a large turnout from town, as dais and attendants performed in formal ceremony precedents. Afterward, dancing and a wedding supper followed, with the couple planning a southern honeymoon.

Bessie Rome L. Rome Carrol Avenue Isaac Bresky Henry Bresky Fairfield Avnue Colonial Ball Room William R. Wittenstein Harry D Jenne Rome Msie Rome

Takes Meriden Girl as His Life Partner in Greek Wedding

A Greek circles wedding occurred at the Atlantic hotel dining room at noon. Miss Lvagelia Economon of Meriden and Same Lorzas of Meriden united in marriage before Rev. Gerasimos Ellias of the Greek Orthodox church. Best man was Thomas Phillips, groom's partner. Over 200 guests attended from out of town. A dinner followed. The couple will reside at 445 Beechmont Avenue.

Atlantic Hotel Lvagelia Economon Meriden Lorzas Gerasimos Ellias Thomas Phillips

Lecture on Genesis by John Randall Dunn

More than 300 percent attended the lecture on Genesis delivered by John Randall Dunn of New York City at First Church of Christ Scientist 781 Lafayette Street. The speaker explained the initial chapters from a Christian Science viewpoint with William R. Bull chairing the event.

John Randall Dunny New York City First Church of Christ Scientist Lafayette Street William R. Bull Mr. Dunn

Milford Party Hosts Red Cross Film Night at Theatre

A Milford gathering at the Me and Mrs Fran home on New Li ven avenue hosted a Red Cross film night. Guests included Mrs Timothy Kahan and daughter Catherine Bogan Edwards Barney, Mr and Mrs Bowigan and daughter Betty, Mrs Cregan, Mes McConnell, Catherine Barney, Mr and Mrs Poohr, Walter Ramey, John Barney Jr, and Caviam Roy Meton inet. After dinner the group visited the Colonial theatre to view the Red Cross film and saw Capt. McConnell on screen.

Milford Playhouse Milford Franhome New Liven Avenue Timothy Kahan Catherine Bogan Edwards Barney Thomas Bowigan Betty Dartford Cregan New Haven Mes McConnell Catherine Barney Albert Poohr Jona Barney Walter Ramey John Barney, Jr Holy Cross Reminay Hartford Roy Metoninet Red Crows Colonial Theatre Red Cross Gil Capt. McConnell

Question of Bright Buy Delay in Grove Lot Sale

The Grove lot transfer from the Water Company to the city for a new high school site is delayed by an unforeseen legal question. The board of education, advised by the corporation counsel, planned to purchase the property for 15.40. It is asserted that only the finance committee with city charter authority may approve the purchase.

Bright Shelton Ter Grove Lot Water Company Board of Education Gout

Twelfth Night Celebrations At Brooklawn Country Club

Mrs. Turvis Williams Jr. chairs January events at Brooklawn with New Year breakfast, greens burning, old English carols, and an electric piano. A gala sequence includes a cabaret dinner dance, bridge, monologues, dancing, and moving pictures from January 1 to 31 with multiple hostesses and prizes up to $2.40.

Lic Metropolis William Haviland Dynachan Godtver Willams Irene Wren Walter K. Lasharas W. T. Haviland Evie Ferguson Jarvis Williams, Jr Jonathan Godfrey Trene Wren Rillie Burke Walt . Lashar Mabel Norman Tipstairs

Red Cross in Serbia Receives Letters From Worker

Aliss Doothy Gamby of United web, serving the Red Cross in a Serbian orphanage, writes friends about daily tasks. She describes bathing twenty children on a bench, shortages of clean stockings, and knitting socks from donated yarn, while noting primitive harvest methods and her overall happiness amid hardship.

Aliss Doothy Gamby United Web Red Cross

Dempsey Hennessy wedding announced in blessed sacrament church

Rev Terrence Smith will officiate the nuptials of Miss Clara Hennessey niece of Mr and Mrs M J MacIncrone and Charles Dempsey at Blessed Sacrament Church this morning at 8 36. Miss Irena Hennessey of Boston serves as maid of honor with Frank O Neill of Boston as best man. A breakfast and reception follow at 683 Connecticut Avenue then the couple plan to live in Johnstonstown Penn where his business is.

Terrence Smith Clara Hennessey M. J. MacIncrone Charles Dempsey Golden Hii Street Blessed Sacrament Church Irena Hennessey Boston Frank O Neill Connecticut Avenue Dempsey New York Dobnston Penn Mise Hennessey United Llnminating Company Mr. Dempsey Sho O Connectig Company

Liberty Chorus Program Lighted Trees Concert at Hillside

Liberty Chorus presented a Christmas concert at Hillside yesterday afternoon with W. G. Dungan as pianist. Mrs Johnson Miss Brust and Miss Cole formed a quartet, while Miss Fanny Kuenita played violin with accompanist Kether Weiner. Mivey Weiner added piano pieces.

Laberty Chorus Hillside W. G. Dungan Johnson Miss Brust Miss Cole Algao Fanny Kuenita Kether Weiner Mivey Weiner

Two Holiday Dances Hosted by Mr and Mrs Wheeler

Mr and Mrs Wheeler host two holiday dances at Brooklawn country club for their son and daughters. Afternoon party invites dozens of younger schoolmates while an evening reception welcomes a large list of guests from New York City, Pittsburgh, New Haven, and beyond, with extensive decorations and a long guest roster.

Brooklawn Country Club D. Fairchild Wheeler, Jr Julia Doris D. Fairchild Wheeler Jiln Wheeler Misses Wheeler Stratfield Misa Katherine Christine Aliso Virginia Anderson Misa Frances Misa Jean Wallard Susan Burroughs Ann Booth Elizabeth Chapin Henrietta Drew Ruth Delia Foster Matrina Hincks Clara Ham Helen Furer Emmy Lou Havens Esther Hindle Louisa Haviland Peg Hall New York Katherine Irsit Mis Susan Ruth Slosson Elizabethan Agnes Warner Susan Weeks Phylis Wheeler John Anderson John _ Alison Stephen Bell Charles DeWolfe Sheldon Foster Paul Haviland Semmy Hawley Edward Wordsworth Ives Jarvis Austin Jennings John David Kingman Marshall Lovegrove Lawson, Jr Fuller Leeds Walter Bil Lashar Franj Marsh Billy McNeil Richard Miller Rob Roy Newman William Narramore Wheeler Peck Wheeler Parrott Edward Roessler Johnson Goodwin Stoddard Jonathan Sherman Frederick Shaw Philip Sherman Earle William Sullivan Harry Thornbury Alan Gilbert Tompkins Tudor van Giesen William Webste Wheeler Harriet Allen Lorraine Amstrong Louise Atwater Margaret Beach Roberta Bennett Dorothy Babcock Pittsburgh Eleanor Bartram Doris Booth Gleanor Burnstead New Haven Antoinette Boshart Lowville Doris Bryant Elizabeth Bassick Elizabeth Barber Mast Mauc Chunk Elizabeth Bunnell Dorothy Chapin Alice Aul

Burr and Hamilton Feud Ends By Union of Their Two Banks

New York reports recall the Burr Hamilton feud linked to the merger of the Manhattan Company and Merchants' National banks. The two rivals, longstanding neighbors on Wall Street, united in 1882, ending a lingering financial rivalry that framed early New York politics and banking. The piece recounts Burr's 1797 legislative move to charter a water works venture, the ensuing political backlash, and Hamilton's 1800s counter move to form the Merchants' National alongside his rival. It notes the banks’ joint building and the historical symbolism of the merger.

Manhattan Company Burr Hamilton Moncey Charter New York Alexander Hamilton Aaron Burr Weehawken Merchants’ National Banks Wall Street Hamillton Bank of the United States New York City Bure United States Senate House Merchants’ National Burr Institution

Candy and novelties cretonne boxes sale in Art Section

Fancy novelties cretonne covered candy boxes priced at 1.25 and 1.50 75 cts and 1.00. Candy pails wood with hand painted designs half price. Mahogany and fumed oak humidors cupboards racks trays stands on fourth floor with marked down prices.

Dainty Evening Wear Accessories at Holiday Shops

Beautiful flouncings nets and embroidered net flouncings in white blue rose taupe gray and black with silver thread detailing. Embroidered bodice bands in silk with gold and silver, available in various widths. Tubes in evening shades. Pink coral red turquoise blue black and white fans on ivory shell or amber sticks. Peacock feathers aristicly attached to shell sticks.

Satin pumps and stockings brighten evening attire

Satin Pumps Silk Stockings describe new evening wear with long slender vamps and refined colors. Main floor display highlights black and white embroidered silk stockings and lace open-work stockings threaded with pinks and blues to harmonize with gowns.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Donald Page Game Ward Texas Keither W. A. Wilcox Wilcox Park Mic Col Thomas Ridgeway United States Army Edward J. Madigan Thor Johnny Jones Elsie Wheeler Walter Wheeler, Stratrd Suenmit X. J Rachel McGrath Charlotte Marsh Colors Avenue Beatrice Marsh Capen School Northipton T. R. Goode H. Craig, Jr John Hardson Earle and Vendonce Margaret Morgan Othy Bennett H. S. Bennett Alfred Porter Summer of Frackville R. Whitney Crown Street Mer Monroe J. Blackman Charles Powell Meewall Marguerite Dowell M. Blanchard Hossyth Worcester China Powell Harry Worley Jon Milford Barbera Dana J M. Blannard Kossuth Street Stephen Tewis Oaklin Lewis Qe Hall Park Avenue Max Cedaybaum Daugh Lillian Joseph H. Small Frederick Burdett Ederick Burdett, Jr Woburn de Haselton Burdett Haselton Charles HH. Armstrong, Jr Roonlawn Avenue Black and Whore Brooklawn Antoinette and XN. Y Skinner Margaret Simsends Summit N.S Percy P. Anderson Virgo From & Aelouh Frances Bullard Susan Burros Mes Louise Daviand Susan Jennings Tieliy. Northercut Eliabeth Alice Pala Mise Elizabeth Aginhons Mas Jean Bollard Sylvian Roux Fimmy Lou Ravens Ruth Slossan Mis Adele Price Mabel Jennines Virginia Trevis Th Poster Clara Tam Susan T Weeks Rana Wineks Massine Colen Tl Prawn Caroline K . Ass Katherine Parks John Andersen Paul Uaviland Robert B. Marshal Lagrove Edward Tves Tulin David Kriegman Fr Marsh Wiliam Nutun Jennenter Billy KL Wheeler Chart Foster Sammy Kchid Folte Sheldon Flawies John Bullay Newman Deathk Esler Shaw Infani Jy Stoddard Lud'an Spaniords Mr Albert FR Rodger Elsworth Street Wikson Street Achield Y Petrucelli Meiden Metropolitan Opera House Rosa Ponselle Park Avenue Temple Fred Levy Meriden Girl Lonais Fiagelia Economon Genesis John Randall Dunn Brooklawn Club Serbia Miss Gamby This City Dempsey-Hennessy Liberty Chorus Mrs. Wheeler Rosamond Mallory Margaret, Macdonald Eunice Christine Newman Margaret Neithercut Dorothy M. Northrop Isabel Netting Pittspurgh Helene Pell Aline Paige Juanita Roller Bristol Tory Mildred Sutherland Newark N. J Elizabeth Seeley Sarah Sturges Ethel Siinner Beatrice Stevens Martin Sturges John W. Bray Warner Alfred Nathaniel Bishop Webb Bassick C. Sterling Bunnell Ufford Blake John ‘Pr. Curis Hobart F Cole Harlan Cooley Chicago Jamies William Crawford R. Ward Chapman Frank Coxe Asheville N.C John Wheeler C. Macy Arthur W. Warner Bredford Warner John and Sherman Wind- Sherwood Marion Wiland Gerald Andrew John LeRey Ansonta AT. A. Darschmidt Derby Franks Paris Rhine Avrard Petit Paris Kalpho Ralpho Hinule Elizabeth Fennet Bridgeport Xat BANE Krag Cat Edward Lafayette ST
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