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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1923
Page
13
Benjamin Franklin was hailed tonight as a super salesmen by Senator George Wharton Pepper at a Poor Richard club gathering of advertising men. The birth observance and the 200th anniversary of his arrival from Boston were marked in many city sections.
In Derby this morning Miss Mildred Jennings acted as bridesmaid and Walter Woos as best man at a double ceremony in St Marys church. Walter Voos and Tilda Martha Voos of New Haven joined in a second ceremony with Cruger Palmer and his family nearby. Reverend R F Fitzgerald officiated the first ceremony.
A jumble of letters recounts wireless radios, shopping notes, and local errands in Bridgeport and Stratford. Sherman Whiting explains wireless installation, local storage at a warehouse, and fashion picks at Jeannette Lingerie Shop. The writer praises Crawford Laundry service and social plans at Priscilla Tea Room.
An advertisement urges readers to use Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root claiming widespread kidney disease goes unrecognized. It promises relief for kidney liver and bladder troubles and offers a sample bottle by mail while detailing testimonials and benefits. The copy emphasizes early kidney care and urges mentioning the paper when requesting information.
Plans have been completed for tonight’s reception at the Little Theatre League on West avenue for members and interested parties. The venue will feature an orange and black decor by league painters with a set designed by Charles H Armstrong. Albert I Lavery will speak, William Dee heads arrangements, and Miss Anna McMahon oversees housing.
Local society items share charity sales at the home of Mrs Cecil Siceves with proceeds aiding Community Chest and convalescent care. A 3 pm card party hosted by Cornelia Wilder of Coun Sody Loyal tastes social calendar. Also plans include sewing circles, church meetings, and a six month cruise by Connecticut residents.
At the Park Street Congregational church January assembly members began a study of Building With India. Reading groups will meet per schedule with hosts and readers named for Stratfield Sewn Mil Ell Central and Business groups, including Mrs. Woodruff, Mrs. Hoyt, Mrs. Zink, Mrs. Rutledge Beale, Miss Ella Beach, Mrs. Boardman, and Mrs. Richards.
Dame Fashion beckons with new separate skirts showing modern hems and homespun materials. Patterns No 1623 and No 1277 cover multiple sizes. costs 5c or 10c in stamps or coin. pattern department at Bridgerton Telegram offers mail order with 15c postage.
Delegates from more than 300 Methodist churches will converge on the first Methodist Episcopal church from April 11 to 18 for the New York Host conference. Pastors will be assigned to their pastorates for the year and local Methodist pastors are expected to be reelected. Noted speakers include Senator Albert J. Beveridge. Bishop Thomas Nicholson will preside. A parallel Laymen’s Association convention with about 308 delegates will meet at Washington Park church, and a 150-boy Y M C A conference is planned with joint sessions among the groups.
Mrs Annie Coakley Pflager, confined at St Vincent's hospital for over a week with mercurial poisoning after mistaking mercury tablets for aspirin, was discharged yesterday. She was removed from the Mos House Hotel at 6 Pennannock Street by Dr Marquis.
In Southport Fairfield Jan 17 special report notes the mid week service of the Congregational church held tonight in the church parlor. Rev J L Shively officiated. The Women’s Guild of St Paul’s church met tonight and arranged a chicken supper for Saturday.
The Bridgeport Protective Association will hold its annual meeting and officer elections this afternoon at the home on venue. After the vote, a tea will be served with Mrs. William A Grippin Mrs. J J Willejamson and Mrs. Frederick H Morgan presiding. Elected: Norman Leeds president William R Boardman first vice president Mrs. Geo B Dovers second vice president Miss S Wilmot recording secretary Robert Sherman corresponding secretary Mrs. Charles B E Weeks treasurer.
District Deputy Grand Chancellor Louis Greenwald of Fidelity Lodge No 788 of New Haven directed the installation ceremonies of Colonel Harry Cutler Lodge No 17 K of P B in the lodge rooms at 1026 Main Street. Harry Silverstone became chancellor commander with Abraham Schoemberg as vice chancellor and other officers named. The rank of esquire was conferred on candidates and plans for social events were set for the year.
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