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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1924

Page

9

Tea and Dance at Brooklawn Club This Afternoon

The January program of the Brooklawn Country Club Woman's committee, led by Mrs. George Clarke Edwards, features a New Year’s breakfast at 1 pm and a tea dance for members from 5 to 7 pm.

Brooklawn Country Club George Clarke Edwards Bridge N. W. Bishop George C. Edwards James PD. Skinner Harry Ives W. Lee Wheadon Carl Dietz George, Filwarda Edmund S. Wolfs

To Bethlehem Salvation Army Pageant Shines at Elm Street

A Christmas pageant titled To Bethlehem was staged by Salvation Army youths at Elm Street headquarters under Mrs. Edward Trumble Jr and Blanche Hardy with Miss Dorothy Hardy. A watch night service followed with luncheon, and a tableau of the Madonna and Baby Jesus closed the program. The cast included Miss Blanche Hardy, Miss Dorothy Trumble, Mrs. Wiliam Hardy, Miss Edith Hardy, and numerous Ambrose and William Hardy family members among others.

Bethlehem Salvation Army Headquarers Elm Street Edward Trumble Jr Edward Trumble, Jr Blanche Hardy Dorothy Hardy Angela Blanche Haru Dorothy Trumble Wiliam Hardy Edith Hardy E. Trumble, Jr the Shepherds Ambrose Shepherd Lionel Shepherd Frank Hardy Wtard Trumble, Jr William and Roher Hardy August William Hermandinger Dorothy Arnold Irene Ware Mary Hermandinger

Vital Statistics Births and Marriages in Local Area

Birth notices list numerous families with December birth dates and addresses including Tely Doolan Pavia Battaglia Tiebel Macino Urvinitka Strick Clinton DeRosa Sparrello and others. A separate marriages section notes couples from Ohio New York and local streets with listed ages and addresses.

Hearts Afire in Prudence Page at Winston Towers

A Prudence Page tale unfolds at Mrs. Vansittart's Winston Towers with Prudence uncovering Virginia Dale's theft and a tied romance among Bert Traymore Peter Armstrong and Will Ogilvie. Janet Mercer becomes engaged to Will Ogilvie, revealing a recovered ring that once belonged to Mrs. Vansittart, sparking secret tensions and questions about loyalty.

Prudence Page Bert Traymore Mrs. Vansittart Winston Towers Virginia Dale Peter Armstrong Prudence Traymore Virginia Mrs. Yvanaltract Peter Janet Mercer

Engagement Ring Spark in Janet and Will Affair

Janet Mercer and Will Ogilvie navigate romance in a tepid moment as he offers a ruby ring. Janet hesitates but accepts, pondering status and love while her nurse uniform frames a fragile engagement dream. He proclaims lasting affection, noting their ages and future.

Will Ogilvie Janet Mercer Janet Peter Armstrong Prudence Page Dale Wil Will Tam

Personal notices and engagements in Bridgeport area

Local personal notices list entertaining a New York City visitor Lieutenant Hugh S Taylor hosts Edward Steiger at 880 North Avenue. Calvary Episcopal church Rector's Aid meets at parish house with new officers to be elected. Mrs Filward Hargy convalescing from blood poisoning. United Church hospitality committee meets at Mrs E W Fairchilds 826 Clinton Avenue. Mr and Mrs Harey Nenes announce birth of daughter Marjorie. Mr and Mrs Raymond Watt announce birth of son at Bridgeport Hospital. Anna Matbheas engagement to Ernest Blutchinson announced by Mrs Gregory Klembara. Mr Kilmer Beardaley organist recently gave a well received recital in Ilion New York. American Legion Auxiliary January meeting moved to January 16 at Legion Home Golden Hill Street. John Sterling visiting Washington DC. Miss Mary Clemens visiting Bridgeport. James J Wraugherty spending New Year's in Philadelphia. Frederick Drewster, chief electrician’s mate US Navy, arrives home with honorable discharge after serving on USS Ahawmut. helped sweep 50,000 mines in the North Sea. Mr and Mrs Farward Allen Nevins announce birth of a son at Bridgeport Hospital. mother Melvina Gazzolo. Macy Sales Tranport advance class pupils to perform revital at Park Theatre tomorrow. Joseph Wieler to sign.

Frederick Drewster United States Navy William E. Waller Chestnut Hill U.S. S. Ahawmut North Sea

A Clear Complexion Uses Olive Tablets for Health

Dr. Howards, a Ghigo physician for 17 years, treated many women with liver and bowel issues using Dr Edwards Olive Tablets. The remedy, described as olive colored, allegedly promotes normal digestion and cleansing of waste from the system. Many users report clearer looks, improved energy, and relief from common ailments.

F. MM. Howards Dr. Edwards

Yale Professor to Speak at United Forum Sunday

Yale professor, part of a four lecture series on A Conception of Animate Nature, speaks at the United Church Forum next Sunday at 7 30 p m. The program opens with Wonders of Life and features forum president Samuel C Shaw and a roster of officers and an executive committee.

Professor Church Yate University United Church Forum Samuel C. Shaw Theforum William Horace Day F. Everett Cortright Joseph G. Shapiro W. F. 1D. Kilpatrick

Marjorie Card Becomes Bride of Charles Allen

Miss Marjorie W Card daughter of Mr and Mrs J M Card of 848 Noble avenue wed Charles W Allen of 871 Broad street at Second Baptist church with Rev D R Trick officiating. Bride wore grey velvet with white sweet pea corsage. Rose Johnson attended in brown polvet twill with pink sweet peas. William Hunter attended. Couple left for a secret wedding trip. Both are known locally with the bride in Bridgeport Brass sales and Allen at General Electric.

Marjorie W. Card J. M. Card Noble Avenue Charles W. Allen Broad Street Second Baptist Church D R. Trick Miss Rose Johnson William Hunter Mr. Allen Mrs. Allen Bridgeport Brass Company General Electric Company

Six Suits Filed in Common Pleas Court

Six suits claiming damages totaling 2165.43 were filed in Common Pleas Court yesterday. Plaintiffs include Bilsie Grasso of this city against General Baking Company of New York for 500 over a car collision on February 20 in Scarsdale, plus actions by Dr. Paul Hinpolitis of Bridgeport against Paul Mixcizoto of Meriden for 152, James A. Underwood of New York against John Cunningham of Bridgeport for 800, Stephen W. Hummall of Stratford against Stephen Mrazik of this city for 150, and Goodrich Rubber Company of New York against Motor Supply Company of this city for 763.43.

Common Pleas Court Hera General Baking Company of New York Bilsie Grasso Scarsdale Paul Hinpolitis Bridgeort Paul Mixcizoto Meriden James A. Underwood John A A. Cunningham Bridgeport Stephen W. Hummall Stratford Stephen Mrazik Goodrich Rubber Company of The Motor Supply Company

Fashion's Forecast Pattern No. 1940 for children

Annabel Worthington presents pattern No. 1940 for girls ages 4 6 10 12 and 14 with a sash and ruffled trim. 8 year size requires 17 8 yards of 36 inch fabric. price 15 cents. Mail pattern with 16 cents. address Pattern Department Bridgeport Telegram. If not received in five days call Barnum 6100.

Pattern Department Bridgeport Telegram Barnum 6100

Play Reading by Hall Home Mothers Club Featured

A play reading titled Monday was presented by the Mothers Club of Hall Home Settlement on Main Street last evening. The Kreymbeorg work portrays trials of mothers in a Pine tenement neighborhood with scenes in a hallway and Monday morning, delivering, amid humorous incidents, a lively community tableau.

Mothers’ Club OF Hall Home Mothers’ Club Hall Home Settlement Main Street Alfred Kreymbeorg Pine

Veteran World War II vet dies after hospital wedding

Rex Wolfe a World War II veteran died at Crouse Irving hospital in Syracuse with his bride Kathleen McGovern Wolfe by his side. The Brooklyn nurse won his hand despite objections from her parents. Wolfe held $10,000 war risk insurance for his widow.

Syracuse N. Y Rex Wolfe Crouse Irving Hospital Kathleen McGovern Wolfe Wolfe Youn

Beatrice Jones Dies In Jumping Fire Tragedy

In Denvor a 38 year old schoolteacher Beatrice Jones was killed in a jump from a burning third story apartment. Miss Eula Kramer perished in a separate blaze and three others were hurt as investigators blamed overheated furnaces for the two fires.

Denvor Col Beatrice Jones Eula Kramer

Letters of Natalie Advertis Time Capsule

A fragmented 1940s diary style note describes New York news, shopping, and social life. The author mentions attending a play Neighbors, a charity ball decorations, a Christmas tree, and various purchases including Read's diary and linens. They reference bread brands White Rose and Master Loaf, beauty treatments, and laundry services as part of New Year preparations.

Play reading ends with dancing and refreshments

The event featured participants including Mrs G Kreider Mrs T Platt Mrs B Ayer Mrs W Ryan and Mrs D Steiner Mrs Ryan gave a reading That Old Gang of Mine Miss Marguerite Twohy directed the play reading followed by dancing and refreshments with many members husbands in attendance

G. Kreider T. Platt B. Ayer W. Ryan D. Steiner

Katherine Kazior to Wed Raymond Campana

Katherine Kazior of 108 Cowles Street will wed Raymond Campana at Blessed Sacrament Church tomorrow morning at 9 o clock. Floral decorations include chrysanthemum potted plants and palms. Miss Kazior is daughter of Mr and Mrs John Kaztor of Mert.

Blessed Sacrament Church Katherine Kaztor Cowles Street John Kaztor Mert

Bride of Charles Campana to be wed in church ceremony

The bride to be wears white crepe with veil and orange blossoms. Miss Marie Campan a attends in crepe over satin for the wedding at the church officiated by Duggan pastor. After the ceremony the couple will travel to Atlantic City for a wedding trip.

Den Charles Campana Peter A. Campana Mr. Grattam Joseph Clabby Edward F. Garrigan Homs Atlantic City

Also Mentioned on This Page

Brooklawn Club Salvation Army Daniel J Catherine Tely Weal Avenue James L Elisabeth Doolan Center Street Cario Catherine Pavia Caihoun Avenue Salvatore and Maria Battaglia Lexington Avenue William and Grace Tiebel Tnion Avenue Giuseppe and Ghusippina Macino Union Avenue Matey Elizabeth Urvinitka Helen Street Paul Katherine Strick Wilard Street James Florence Clinton Sixth Street Leonard Lugina DeRosa Hamilton Street Martin and Angioina Sparrello Barnum Avenue Valentine Bellew State ST. Barnum Stratfield Cafeteria Stratfield Hotel A. Cantwell, Mer May Christie Dsnet Hugh S. Taylor Edward Steiger New York City North Avenue Mr. Steiger Calvary Episcopal Church Filward Hargy Arch United Church E. W. Fairchild Clinton Avenue Mrs. Harey Nénes Fairtied Avenue Marjorie Raymond Watt Bridgeport Hospital Gregory Klembara Eversgreen Street Anna Matpbheas Ernest Blutchinson Frank D. Fernald Norfinian Street Kilmer Beardaley Presbyterian Church Ilion Osm American Legion Auxiliary Legion Home Golden Hill Street u _ee John Sterling Warren Street Washington, DC Hiss Mary Clemens Kingston N. C Harry B. Hoper Wilmots Avenue James J. Wraugherty Ringing Brothers Philadelphia Farward Allen Nevins Carroll Avenue Bridgeport Hospit Macy Sales Trancort Park Theatre Tomorro Joseph HL Wieler Wall Suya Dr. Howards YALE United Forum Marjorie M. Card Common Pleas Annabel Worthington Advertis Hyelyn Chris DT M M Read Read Harold Mother China Isameking Crawford Laundry Davis & Hawley Co Jewelers Wall Street Katherine Kazior Raymond Campana Sanday Main, St Golden Hill New York, New Haven Newark, Yonkers
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