Casual marriages fade as modern couples shun lavish weddings
New York Jan 1 news notes a shift toward casual weddings as younger couples, including a hardware dealer who is a justice of the peace and a Connecticut wedding, eschew formal ceremonies. A society matron laments changes while sociologists link trend to waning parental authority and evolving family expectations.
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New York
Connecticut
Alty
Hardy
Elizabeth
Hilzbeth
Genevieve
Jake
Greenwicth
Jack
China
Greenwich
Laura
Wilmington
Peter
Aly
Jis
Peo- Nagle
Jess
Athan Jatan
Ausbane
Arasp
Europe
Dewries
Eher Freay
Shave
Miniature Autos Used Here by Coroner in Accident Hearings
Coroner Joan Phelan in Bridgeport uses a complete set of miniature automobiles and a small toy car to illustrate collisions. The tools aid demonstrations in accident hearings at the County Court Houses, with two tiny machines also employed for court demonstrations.
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Bridgeport
Joan
Phelan
Lrolley
Gapetioy
Gasei Ugr
New York City
Toh J. Pielan
Bridgepool
Buncy Chris Dlan
Milford Police Ball Draws Large Milford Crowd
Milford on New Year Eve hosted the fifth annual Milford Police Ball for the sick head list association. The town hall was packed with guests from all towns, featuring grand march at nine. Music from the Second Regiment Orchestra of New Haven and Prof. Harry Motabe accompanied the event. The committee included Chief Maher and Captains Dorsey and Fowher among others. The piece also contains unrelated social commentary on changing marriage laws and patriarchal customs.
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Melford
Tuws Hall
Milford
Jed
Myra
Jatees M_ Maher
Mmusic
Lhd Second Regiment Orchestra
New Haven
Harry Motabe
I New Haven
Chic Maher
Cipl
M. B
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TKS
Thomas H.roderick
Garr
Rence Gallagher
George Weil Nsoon
J. Francis Kelly
University School
Whe University School
Masons Temple
Cole
Corepa L. Dean
Tred Courtade
Tohn Anderson
Mailand McMamiurs
Fronstal “ Brittain
Cutt Mikes
Bridgeport Civi
Asterog
Lie
Teris
Oréfe
Gus Herthatl
Arthur Leake
Walter Wikelee
Carter
Strateford
Union Avenues
Ades
Maury Mckenna
Trey Waltwart
Hyp
Arcivity
Eugle
TE Bratsstvest Aml
Chinese Beauty Ballytons and Desi 14 Bless
Fragmented OCR text hints at a Canton school connection and a list of names. Readable bits mention a Chinese identity, a Canton school, and various surnames with unclear roles or events. The passage is garbled with no clear full facts or outcomes to report.
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Baltinons
Desi
Calricus
Canton
New
Proposal to rename Petrograd and Leningrad sparks debate
A garbled report discusses a proposal to rename Petrograd and Leningrad to Lentamrid in a Russian context. It notes a penal decree signaling a broader wartime shift, referencing Saint Petersburg and a transliteration of city names amid tensions with Germany.
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Butkonia
Petrofryd
Russia
Rim St. Petersbul
Vis
Gavan
Uae
Germany
Aviation progress and military aviation leaders noted in 1918 yearend report
The report cites U S Air Mail Service records the Army Air Service feats including altitude flights by Lt J A Macready and parachute drops by Lt A G Adamb and Sgt Chambers. It highlights civilian aviation growth, new civil aviation bureaus proposed, and major wartime aviation advances across aircraft, engines, and air defense.
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Chicago
Jan
JaTeeilan
United States
Wes
Ironian
Ingerlans
SUI
Minyaelpu Volo
Pracetu
U. & Air Mail Servier
Aleision
York
Paiite
Serer
Navy Department
Une Wat Mill Service
New York
Tern Cie of America
Acronautical Chamber of Coratmercé
Mayrtachdbera Alrovare Associatiean
Netonal Aircraft
Department of Congress
Lheworld
America
J. A. Macready
Army Air Svevier
Dayton
Osia
A. G. Adambton
Sergt
Bnei? Chambers
Army Aly Service
Bere Acosta
Omana
Nn Altituds
Port Bh
Lin
Agwas Aus Shevice
Bolling Fleid
Washington, D. C
Aml Deylon
Ohio
National Guard
Union
Greekwich
Ihris Wielers
British authorize big loan to Greeks
British authorities announce a major financial loan deal with Greece. The package aims to support the Greek government during ongoing economic challenges and stabilize the region's markets amid tensions and reforms.
New Year Socials Shine Across Town Halls and Clubs
A flurry of New Year celebrations filled 1922 with dinner dances and musical entertainment. Beloved venues hosted committees, decorations, and performances by Frank Smith’s South American Jazz band, Joseph Lycell, and local orchestras. Residents gathered at the Stratfield Assembly, E. H. Roberts’ party, and the Brooklown Country Club to usher in the new year with dances, vocal solos, and Auld Lang Syne as lights dimmed.
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Norhitis
Saundes
Frank Smith
Joseph Lycell
Renderea
Shrekstreck
Tad Tlair
Belknap
Williama P. Hutchinson
Judge Wider
Robert D. Brodgard
Brovidan Club
Widsient
Brooklown Country Club
New Haven
Stratfield
Sivey
Stradfeid
New York
Piace
Orchestra
Object to This Why the Idea in Somers Point
A garbled early 20th century item from Somers Point discusses marriage, kissing customs, and a justice of the peace. The text references Cecelia Champion and Mys Cham bie salad, with fragmented dialogue about objections and weddings. The piece reads like a local social note or humorous snippet.
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Tha Penge
Dia Jusline
Saing
Federal price probe nears completion in nation
Washington dispatch reports a federal investigation into wall prices of essentials is rapidly closing in on completion. The War Operations Investigation unit led by Director Burns has collected price data across large and small communities and county districts. The entire county is expected to be covered within a week.
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Tan
Feder
Department of Dustep
Arenig
Burns
Wyrpan
Alte Lange Cthesand
Amaller
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