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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1924

Page

11

Betty Higby and Joe Fennell Wed in Port Chester

Betty Higby daughter of 346 Maplewood Avenue and Joseph N. Fennell son of 128 Black Rock Avenue were married in Port Chester New York on October 11 1923. Both attended Bridgeport High School Senior class with Fennell active in student government athletics and band. The romance began in school and culminated in a secret October wedding announced yesterday.

Hes Ehizaosth Betty E. J. Hig Maplewood Avenue Joseph N. Fennell Ary B Fennell Black Rock Avenue Port Chestut Bridgeport High School King 17 Linegreem Brute Ne Athletics Werg Allene Association Ttve Db Ib

Alpha Players Vaudeville Delights North Mair Show

The Alpha Players presented five vaudeville acts at Calvary Episcopal parish house North Mair and Summit streets under H V W Tousey. Cast included Gladys Crosley Addie Cole Edith Nottings Deathea Burrhardt and others with sketches titled A Paw of Lanimities Outwitted Double Dummy and Double Crossed plus a final singing and dancing finale at S. Pewens barn.

Alpha Players Club Calvary Episcopal Parish House North Mair Summit Streets H. V W. Tousey Gladys Crosley W. Burkley Secret Service Addie Cole P. S Wilson Edith Nottings D H. Kirkby Deathea Burrhardt W. S Wilmot L. Robbes Lh. H Bun H D. Ko

Grand Officers to Attend Pythian Sisters Meeting

At the regular Pythian Sisters meeting tonight at 1250 Main Street eight grand officers of the order will be guests of OnOK. Grand Chief Martha Snyder and Grand Senior Lena Gates head a list of prominent guests as a large class of candidates will be initiated.

Pythian Sisters Main Street

McClure Elected Head of Coast Band in City

Juan H. McClure was elected president of the Coast Artillery band at Schol Hall in a Sunday meeting. Other officers named were Steve Irmiscek as vice president Fred N. Benner as secretary and William J. Dizon as librarian. The report notes candles at the timekeeping hour were observed in a romantic knight hood era.

Juan H. McClure Coast Artillery Band Schol Hall Steve Imrischek Fred N. Benner William J. Dizon

Zemo Soap Ad Promises Quick Skin Relief

An old advertisement touts Zemo Soap as a cure for various skin conditions including rash and blotches. It claims instant relief and soothing effects, offering bottles for 35 cents or one dollar for a larger size, and emphasizes its cleansing and healing ability for delicate skin.

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Pattern for jacquette fashion from Bridgeport Telegram

A Bridgeport Telegram pattern notice offers a jacquette style for women and girls. It advertises patterns in sizes 16 to 43 inches bust, with material estimates and a 16 cent stamp request, promising mail delivery and assistance if patterns are delayed.

Bridgeport Telegram Barnum Aid

Letters from Natalie and notes on beauty and homes

A stream of personal letters covers daily concerns from Evelyn Harold about illness and new oriental rugs to beauty demonstrations in New York. The writer comments on roses, bread quality, and cleanliness, praising White Rose Bonshaw and Crawford Laundary’s Newway system while planning tea at a friend’s house.

Evelyn Harold F Dar Read Cis Harold Liberty Building New York Kamsling Nore Helen Dvi Congress Street Harold I Stevens Crawford Launary Tura

St Augustine Parish Reports Over 56000 In Yearly Receipts

Rev J B Nihil presented the annual report noting parish revenue about 56000. Of this 27000 went to reduce parish debt now around 100000. Operating church and school expenses consumed most of the rest. Plans hinted for a Chanel addition on Pequonnock Street and a new rectory remain under discussion.

St. Augustine's Pariah J. B. Nihil Atanda Father Ninul Pequonnock Atreat

Varied games at St Charles card party

Varied games to be played include whist pinochle and forty-five at the St Charles church card party tonight in St Charles hall. Committees listed for whist and forty five include Mrs Miles and Mrs Locke among many others with John Flynn and Thomas Buckley among players.

St. Charles’ Church St. Charles’ Hall Soon Miles Walter Locke Joseph Mullins James McDermott Jol Weldenhammer Thoma Welles Margaret Buchanan Catherin Flynn Catherine Hein Agneas Mullins Catherine Judge Marion Mullins Hannah Mulvihill Welchmodels John Flynn Robert Noonan Thomas Buckley Michael Boyo Francis Carragan Joseph Creelan Thomas Dootun Bernard Maguire Robert Donnelly Leslie Doogan John Miles John Maguire Clarence Gaffney William McElroy

Paxton Heads Brooklawn Club February Plans

Mrs W M Paxton leads Brooklawn Country Club women’s committee for February. Features include a February 1 table d hote dinner at 7 with badge and mahjongg. February 9 beefsteak dinner and mixed bowling. February 14 Valentine luncheon at 1 with bridge and mahjongg. February 16 Punch and Judy show at 3. February 22 dinner dance at 8 with reservations. Prizes donated by local members.

Mas William M. Paxton Sru Brooklawn Country Club Alentino Oeloch Province Pogue Wilmot Wheeler Henry Henshaw Tracy Diexson Iyhen W. Gerald Bryant William Paxton

Birthday party honors Kathryn O Keefe with pink and yellow decor

Abs. Kathryn O Keefe celebrated her tenth birthday anniversary with a party at home. Guests included Thuth Aluler, Joan McDonough, Mildred Unstatter, Mae O Neete, Ruth Posticz, Marion Maloney, Gertrude Ryan, Nna Zalat a and Frances Carroll. Mae O Neete and Kathiyn O Keefe hosted with piano solos and dancing followed by refreshments.

Abs Kathryn O Keefe Hole Atenun Tmenda Fink yeHow Kathiyn Mae O Keefe Joan McDonough Thuth Aluler Mildred Unstatter Mae O Neete Ruth Posti¢z Marion Maloney Gertrude Ryan Nna Zalata Frances Carroll Kathryn Lo Becte

Easton Residents Attend New Haven Wedding

Special to the Telegram reports M and Mrs Levi Drench attended the wedding of their son Clarence Drench Saturday at 3 pm at St John's Episcopal Church in New Haven. The bride Miss Velma Gairy wore a blue velvet gown, carried white carnations. bridesmaid Mrs Drie Curry wore red and carried pink carnations. Best man Milton Mel Cauley, of Easton, held the role. A reception followed at 811 Orange Street. Mr French, recently at Western Electric Telegraph, plans an announced tour.

Aslox Dan Levi Drench Clarence Drench St John’s Episcopal Church New Haven Bilda Wleano Gairy Mis Samuel Curry Drie Curry Milton Mel Cauley Wiliam McCauley Cpolion Orange Street French Ifrench Western Electric Telegraph New York

Grammar Students Visit City Hall with Washi School Pioneers

Eighth grade pupils from Washi School led by Miss Bridget Noonan visited City Hall in a civic education outing. Twenty seven students explored each department and browsed 1923 city manuals, enjoyably posing as aldermen and mayor in the council chamber while Mayor Behrens was away.

Mias Bridget Noonan Washi School Oli Hall Mays William Behrens Behrens Clvics Johann Fahey Ofec

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Betty Higby Joe Fennell Port Chester Alpha Players M’clure Pete and Mtella Poleski Helen Street Daniel and Catherine Beker Logan Street Otto Lena Breither Nosedale Street Sebasting Maria Lisa George Street Tygnato Celestina Gurrieri Lesington Avenue Thomas Mary Murphy Eee Atreet Acangelo Francesca ‘Tudina Avenua Domenic Mara Bertola Deweyreet Janu John Laura Martin Dover Street Harold and Marion Vanstone Perk Avenue Sadis Magner Judson Avenue Alex Anna Piriczky Ridge Avenue Warriage Lkeners Louie A. Godds James Street Julia Pieger Pembroke Street Harold W. Cleason Weber Street Viola Sargent Boston Avenue Albert Marino Midland Avenue Lucia Marconi Carmelo Moncanda Guth Frances Wiogzetta Samuel Prevot Natalie Ake ST. Augustine's Parish Isport W. M. Paxton Country Club Pridge Mah Jonge Watly Easton New Meu Man Woudeli For Nestle Dor Media Oor Sheraton
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