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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1923

Page

9

Horchler Janye Wedding Held At Bride's Home

Miss Hazel Jayne daughter of Mr and Mrs Irving Jayne of 103 Cottage Street wed Herman Horchler in her parents home. The ceremony by Dr William Horace Day used laurel and pink chrysanthemums decor. They plan a Washington trip then residence in this city. Groom connected with Crans Company.

Hazel Jayne Irving Jayne Cottage Street Herman Horchler William Horace Day United Pharei Tg 2 Memar Helen Roettgers New Haven Killarney Carl Gertie

G O P Club Pinochle Tournament Tonight

The annual G O P inter-district pinochle tournament starts tonight with three contests at the Second Ola Sixth and Third District clubs. Each club fields eight players. Three team prizes and three individual awards will be given after the event ends on April 24. Three-hand bid pinochle is played. Rumors say Second District, winner last year, seeks strong bid again.

G. O. Pi Ola

Buncia Club Plans Subscription Dance Event

Fairfield February 19 special report states the Buncia club will host a subscription dance at the Greenfield Hill Country Club on Thursday. Patronesses listed include Miss Annis C Morehouse Miss Loretta B Perry Miss Annie B Jennings Mrs C E Silcox Mrs A E Lavery and Mrs Frederick Sturges.

Fairfield Buncia Club Greenfield Hill Country Club Annis C. Morehouse Loretta B. Perry Annie B. Jennings C. E. Silcox A. E. Lavery Frederick Sturges

Fashion's Forecast Pattern No 1684 for Springwear

The Bridgeport Telegram pattern department offers No 1684 a new charming model for Springwear in sizes 16, 36, 38, 40 and 42 bust. Price 15 cents in stamps or coin with 6½ yards of 36 inch material and 4½ yards of 19 inch contrasting material for medium size. Embroidery pattern 630 costs 150 extra. Pattern mailed on receipt of 15 cents. call Barnum 6100 if not received in five days.

Bridgeport Telegram Barnum 6100

The Letters of Natalie Dear Evelyn

A long letter details snowy weather and spring forecasts as Natalie recalls recitals at United Church. It weaves in humorous personal exchanges about coal shortages, gas heating, facial treatments, and laundry plans, ending with plans for a Fairfield home and guest rooms.

Evelyn The United Church Elmer Beardsley Roger Deming Anna Welsh Nesei Harold Technical Advisory Board of the Fuel Administration Crawford

First Lenten musicale draws large United Church crowd

The first Lenten concert at the United Church attracted a large audience, featuring Roger Deming from New York and Anna Welch, a harpist from New York. The program opened with Wagner and included Dvorak, Saint Saens, and works by Reina, Sun Set Demarest, Debussy, and Guilmant, with a devotional meditation by Pastor William Horace Day.

United Church Roger Deming Second Christian Science Church New York Anna Welch United William Horace Day Welch Fasselmans Saint Saens Deming Reina Sunset Demarest Bussy Guilmant

Seven Bridgeport Men to Receive Science Degree

Seven Bridgeport men from Northeastern University Bridgeport Division will graduate in June with a Bachelor of Commercial Science. Commencement speakers are Dean Frederick S B Robinson of the College of the City of New York and Northeastern President Frank Palmer Spears. The seniors listed are Joseph H Brondo Charles T Halpin LeRoy J Hawkins MlHot R Casey William A Corbally Frederick J Leiss Jr and Ralph E Sprague. The Bridgeport Division is the only resident evening school allowed to grant collegiate degrees. Northeastern is authorized to confer degrees at Boston or its divisions in Springfield Worcester Providence New Haven and Bridgeport. The four year program covers essential subjects for agricultural college education.

Bridgeport Northeastern University Frederick

Surprise Shower for Miss Emma Rule Before Wedding

Miss Emma Rule was honored with a surprise shower by Mrs. Richard Clancy Jr. and Miss Alice Warren at 116 Morningside Drive. Color red featured in a festive gathering. Miss Rule soon weds Walter Mathison. Attendees included Miss Peg Rute and many family and friends.

Emma Rule Boston Ave Nua Richard Clancy, Jr Newark N. J Alice Warren Walsh Morningside Drive Rule Walter Mathison Peg Rute M. Rute J. Rute Esther Walsh Ruth Renner Ada Hayward Mary Hayward

Local society notes on engagements and club events

Mrs. Paul D Hippolitus hosts a whist and pinochle party to benefit Columbus hospital and the nurses home on Washington Avenue tomorrow at 815 PM. Murray C Woodbury of Burlington VT, formerly of Bridgeport, engaged to Miss Sara London Holmes of Jacksonville FL. The Third District Democratic Club holds a whist and pinochle party tomorrow at 230 PM at 2926 Fairfield Avenue. The Stratford Philharmonic Orchestra under Charles P Ball will recital tomorrow night after a box social by Azalia chapter OH S and the West End Congregational church Men The club serves supper at 620 PM, Unity club entertainment follows. First District Republican Women's Club hosts a Washington tea sale and card party tonight at 181 State Street, Mrs Howard Bryant in charge. Mrs Nellie Williams to host D A auxiliary card party at Hotel Howard tonight. Miss Janet A Bartram announces engagement to John G Tucker of 40 Gramercy Avenue Fairfield, via Miss Carolyn N Bartram of 460 John Street. Mrs Alfred Alvory of Jewett Avenue is home with a sprained ankle. The Young Woman's Guild of United Church meets 2:30 PM today at Mrs William C Bristol 944 Laurel Avenue, Dr William Horace Day leading devotional part.

Republican Women’s Club Washington State Street Howard ‘Byrant Nellie Williams Hotel Howard Womadin’s Guild of the United Church William C. Bristol Laurel Avenue William Horace Day

Candidate class starts at St Pauls in parish house

A Girls' Friendly candidate class was started at St Pauls church under Mrs Andrew MacManus and Mrs Walter Nichols. Officers were elected with Miss Marion MacManus president Miss Carol Francia vice president and Miss Marietta Orton recording secretary. The club will meet Wednesdays at 4:30 in the parish house.

St. Paul's Church Andrew MacManus Walter Nichols

Reverend Sutherland Lectures on Labrador Coast Life

The Rev George J Sutherland described home life of white settlers Eskimos and native Indians on Labrador coast using lantern slides at Bethany Chapel. He is a missionary under the bishop of Quebec who travels over 1000 miles by dog team each winter to preach to shore fishermen and also showed slides of the City of Quebec.

Labrador George J. Sutherland Bethany Chapel Sutherland Quebec

Fourth floor Same style in black kid with black suede trimming

The text describes a design note referencing a fourth floor item with a black kid style and black suede trimming on the main floor, indicating a garment or architectural detail. No dates, places, or organizations are given.

Kid

Local Couple Celebrates Golden Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Finnell of 204 Catherine Street observed their golden wedding anniversary at home on Sunday. Married in Newtown on February 18, 1873, by the late Rev. Father Rogers, they moved to Bridgeport about 25 years ago. They are widely known here and have six children: Michael, John, Joseph, May, Mrs. William Grenenger, and Sister Annunciata of the Order of St. Joseph at St. Francis Hospital, Hartford, attached to the hospital.

Michael Finnell Catherine Street Finnel Newtown Father Rogers St. Mary’s Church Bridgeport Michael John Joseph Finnell May Finnell William Grenenger Annunciata Order of St. Joseph St. Francis’ Hospital Hartford

Beautiful laces and bowls for lingerie trimming

Laces and bowls offered at nominal prices per yard. White pottery features light stiff bouquets in blue and green. Heat resistant and table suitable. Available in sizes 3 1/4, 4, 4 1/2, 6, 7, 8 inches. Displayed on main floor.

Twelfth District Club Minstrel Show Tonight

The Men s and Women s Twelfth District Democratic clubs stage a minstrel show in Lincoln school auditorium tonight directed by Arthur Withstanley with elaborate costumes a strong chorus and soloists. Interlocutor Arthur Withstanley features James Maney and Joseph Cronin as end mén Mrs. Robert Warner accompanies. Performers include Miss Madelyn Warley Miss John Cook Miss Bessie Reily Miss Catherine Morrisey Martin Rinck and Raymond Maney.

Lincoln School Arthur Withstanley James Maney Joseph Cronin Robert Warner Madelyn Warley John Cook Bessie Reily Catherine Morrisey Martin Rinck Raymond Maney

Fifty Thousand Women Report Benefit From Pinkham’s Remedy

A Lowell press release notes that about fifty thousand women replied to a Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co questionnaire from Lynn Massachusetts. Ninety eight of every hundred letters claimed health benefits from Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound, described as an old fashioned root and herb medicine.

Lydia B. Pinkham

A New Pattern in China Dishes on Main Floor North

A description of creamy white ware with embossed rims and Copenhagen blue trim. Center Dresden basket motif on plates appeals to buyers. Prices listed: bread and butter 15.00 tea 18.40 breakfast 20.70 meat platters 5.75 to 16.00 dinner 22.40 soup 20.70 tea cups and saucers 23.00 vegetable dishes covered style 14.75 each. Main floor north.

Copenhagen Dresden

Deauville Handkerchiefs in Silk Squares Featured

Describes Deauville silk handkerchiefs as large and gorgeous with varied styles. Notes tied and dyed designs, splashy Batik patterns, and traditional Bandanna looks. Edges vary from corded to plain color borders.

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