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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1923

Page

11

Stratford Girls Marry Local Men In Double Wedding

A double marriage ceremony was performed at St James KR church in Stratford by Rev M J O'Conner. Sarah Powe and Samuel Buckley wed, and Lilian Powe and John C Soren sen wed, with sisters the brides both from Nichols avenue Stratford. Grooms are Bridgeport residents. couples acted as sponsors for each other amid festive church decorations and special music.

Stratford M- J. O'Conner St. James KR Staitford Sarah Powe Samuel Buckley Lilian Powe John C. Sorensen Nichols Avenue Bridgeport Young Mhd Armunis

Informal Dance At Community House Attracts Members

The Catholic Community House held an informal dance for all members and associated council members. Decorations reflected St Valentine’s Day. Marion Forestelie chaired the organizing committee with assistants including Katherine McPioy Elizabeth Crehan Arline LaHall Anna Cain Ann Jeanne Nelrose Galligan Marion Colgan Jillian Drew Lauretta Dailey.

Phil Marion Forestelie Katherine McPioy Elizabeth Crehan Arline LaHall Anna Cain Anns Jeanne Nelrose Galligan Marion Colgan Jillian Drew Lauretta

City Normal Graduates Valentine Dance 1922

City Normal graduates held a Valentine dance in the Junior High auditorium last night. The decorated hall featured hundreds of red hearts. Many teachers among the class now work in schools elsewhere, with Loretta Lenihan leading the social and publicity committees.

Norma School Loretta Lenihan Lenihan Anna McGrath Ananciet Ny Tvannes Carroll Anna McClore

Hospital Club Benefit Card Party Supports Tuberculosis Service

Proceeds from a large card party hosted by the Hospital Club yesterday afternoon at the Liberty Building benefit tubercular ex service men cared for by Alling town hospital. Women of the Business and Professional Women's club organized meals music and treats. funds assist their work. Mrs. C. J. Crosby chaired with Mrs. Bernard Stratton as treasurer.

Allingtown Hospital Liberty Building Allingtony Wand C. J. Crosby Bernard Stratton

Excellent program at Club MusicaIe by Wednesday group

Yesterday afternoon the Wednesday afternoon Musical club presented a varied program at Mrs Frederick Silliman’s Brooklawn avenue home. Vocal and instrumental solos showcased talent gathered by Mrs Philip W Bill with praise for all performers including Mrs Toward Speer Mrs George Ho and several others.

Frederick Silliman Brooklawn Avenue Philip W. Bill Toward Speer George Ho Matthew S. Caplan Joseph Lederer Kathleen Keifer George Taylor Edith Prongman W. WN. Northcott Frederick Auanor Card Harriet Burrows Russ Turazifin Dwight Got, Hall Clayton

Local club notices from churches and gatherings

The Ladies Aid of German Reformed church meets this afternoon in Chapel street parlors with refreshments by Mrs. Jackson aug and others. Lee Methodist in Sport Will serves supper tomorrow night 6 to o’clock. Mac Swiney council plans a Valentine masquerade at Moose hall next Tuesday. Woman's League of First Presbyterian meets this afternoon. Mrs. Pike to sing. Mrs. Whornbury to lead. Mrs. Larrimer from Pittsburgh to speak on Freedman work. St Paul’s Sewing circle meets tonight to finalize plans for card party tomorrow night in church basement. Evening branch of St George’s rector’s guild hosts a card party tomorrow at Beechwood parish house with luncheon. reservations through Mrs. Barrow or Mrs. Be fecor. Mary Beardsley society hears from Mrs. Coogi at Olivet for trip abroad tomorrow afternoon. Madison school Parent Teacher Association hosts whist and piñanochio Monday night. welfare focus, refreshments and dancing. American Legion Stratford Post Ladies auxiliary hold a food sale tomorrow afternoon in Sterling Memorial building. White Shrine auxiliary meeting postponed due to sickness. Medium brown mate ad ends.

Ladies’ Aid Society of the German Reformed Church Chapel Street Charles Jackson Willian Aug George Dancer Louis Hitt Woman's League of the First Presbyterian Church St. Paul’s Faitheran Tharriet Street Je W Kiecin Harriet Street Rector’s Guild of St. George’s Church Beechwood Avenue Irred Barrow Barnum Madison School Paris Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion Stratford Post Sterling Memorial Building

Plans Completed for Abraham Lodge Ball Saturday

The Abraham Lodge No 1 BBA executive committee finished the night program and details for the 68th annual dinner at Startfield ballroom on Saturday night. Record turnout is expected from reservations, with guests from all East sections. Harry Greenstein, committee chairman, said a very elaborate and entertaining program is planned.

Abraham Lodge LO. B.B. As Startfield Harry Greenstein

Surprise Shower Honors Elizabeth Terpening Bride-To-Be

Many guests attend a surprise shower for Miss Elizabeth Terpening, soon to wed Joseph M. Deegan. A red color scheme, piano music by Cecilia Valcour, and generous gifts of glass, silver, and linen marked the event. Attendees included Pauline Paddock, Miss Edgelill, Cora Sykes, Gratchiott, Rosalie Church, Catherine Gallagher, Margaret Seymour, and many Westons, Dunns, and Kendalls.

Arthur Donnwee Mlizabeth Terpening Joseph M. ‘Devgan Cecilia Valcour Pauline Paddock M. Alice Edgelill Cora Sykes Gratchiott Rosalie Church Catherine Gallagher Margaret Seymour Atte O'Neil Mac Kennety Elinore Laulor Elizabeth Charoey Alice Prémberrast Margaret Gannon Roth Beach Ima Beach Gertrude Weston Ellisbeth T. Weston William Weston Frank Dunn Julius Miller Shirler Miller John Kennedy Mise Dorothy Kennedy Elizabeth Dunn Arthur Dunn Joseph Deegan Harald Weston William Brown Herbert Hart Joseph Weston Kenneth Weston Raymond Weston Leroy Dunn

Y W Colored Branch Apron Bazaar Planned

The Y W C A colored branch hosts an apron bazaar and weekly activities at Phyllis Wheatley branch. Mrs Mary E K Witt vies head the colored work committee as lessons, spelling, writing and reading classes, and crafts like millinery, needlework, dressmaking and basketry are offered on Tuesdays.

Phyllis Wheatley Mary EK. Witt Vies Vr. W. G Wataar Acles

Minstrel Show by St Luke's Church Men’s Club

The St Luke's church Men’s Club plans a novelty minstrel show in the parish house at Wilmot and Connecticut avenues Tuesday night at 8 o'clock. William Holden leads as general director with Miss Myrtle Roebecker as musical director. Cast includes Miss A Marsden, Miss Grace Jepsen, W Calender, Mrs J Waterworth, Williams, Hardwick, Frank Williams, and others.

St. Luke's Church Wilmot Connecticut Avenues William Holden Mise Myrtle Roebecker A. Marsden Grace Jepsen W. Calender J. Waterworth Williams C., Hardwick Frank Williams W. Wright C. Briggs A.tekrath

Democratic Club to Stage Pre-Lenten Dance Friday

The Third District Democratic club will host a stag dance Friday at the Farm. An entertainment committee led by Louis Stankevitch plans the program with members Miss Mas EF Brown Mrs I C Kelly Mrs Joseph Hlencher Jeremy Arnold and James Lucas assisting.

Third District Democratic Club Louis Stankevitch Mas EF. Brown I. C. Kelly Josph Hlencher Jeremy Arnold James Lucas

Fashioned Garments Advertised With Varied Fabrics

Nationally advertised lines of garments boast merits and guaranteed quality. Coats, wraps, capes, and wraps use Gerona Cloth, Marvella, Lustrosa and short pile fabrics. Outdoor sports apparel will surge in demand with Knit Silk and Mohair Jerseys in bird and flower colorings. Suits offer two or three piece options with pony jackets and jacquette styles. Waist effects echo Persian and Egyptian designs. Robings from King Tutankhamen influence modern trims in Twisted Cord Picotine and Tricotine.

Gerona Tutan-Khamen

Remnant Linoleum Sale on Fourth Floor

Remnant sale offers small linoleum pieces in blue tan and blue white tile patterns suitable for halls bathrooms and pantries. All remnants closed out at 65 cents per square yard. Sample linoleum squares priced at 50 cents each. Fourth floor.

Donegal Hand Embroidered Handkerchiefs Offered

A special table showcases a new line of white Donegal handkerchiefs with embroidery. Priced at 25 cents, the item invites buyers to stock up for future use and suggests appeal for school girls as well.

Lydia E Pinkham's Remedy Promoted By Pittsburgh Mother

A Pittsburgh mother testifies that Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound eased nervous fatigue during pregnancy and aided recovery after childbirth. She notes usefulness in treating weak, run-down conditions and encourages others to try the tonic for maternal support.

Lydia E. Pinkham Pittsburgh Wat. Klinge Plymouth S Pitttsburgh

New Envelope Style Handbags and Belts Preview

Handbags feature leather handles in black or brown with various grain patterns. Belts pair with sweaters. Available in dull black or patent leather in brown gray or navy. 29 cts. Main floor front.

New March Designer includes Sandburg Rootabaga story

The Designer for March features a new Rootabaga tale by Carl Sandburg with quaint Lawson illustrations. It also offers two pages of household hints, a Lent dessert list, and fashion items. Subscriptions at Pattern Counter cost 90 cents per year. Third floor.

Carl Sandburg Robert Lawson

Linen towels offered in Copenhagen blue and shades

Advert explains good weight linen sold by the yard for towels. Linen is eighteen inches wide with fast set age and decorative hemstitching or lazy daisy flowers. Colors include Copenhagen blue gold rose lavender and white. One yard costs 69 cents per year.

Copenhagen

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