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.
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1924
Page
9
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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