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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1922
Page
10
The Benefit shop, a small but active city operation, has raised and given 5600 to the Special Relief Committees of the C. O. S to aid needy families. Epidemic illness and unemployment press hard, yet the shop continues offering low priced clothing and home goods. It will reopen Monday February 8 after a two week closure for stock sorting and room cleaning.
Milford reports a wartime romance ending in marriage as Tracey W. Clark, son of former postmaster William Clark, wed Miss Mary Jeanette Biehl of Louisville. The couple, married in Louisville, will honeymoon in Jacksonville and spend the winter there, after meeting at Camp Zachary Taylor where Clark served as a lieutenant in the U.S. Army.
Marriage licenses list Michael Protter and Katie Kavack both of Spruce Street, and Oren Trott and Florence Tightly of Alsace Street. Births record Allen Monahan’s son born January 26, 1922, Adam Zvkaas’s son January 1, 1923, Barton Orton’s son January 20, 1922, Antonio Bellize’s son January 22, 192?. Robert Linley Jr.’s son January 27, 1922. Frank Romano’s twins born January 1928. George McWhirter’s daughter January 24, 1922. Thomas Sullivan’s birth at St Inge ns Hospital in January.
Mrs. Mary Whelan of 215 Nett Street slipped on an icy sidewalk last night and fractured her left leg. She was transported to Sir Vincent's Hospital for treatment.
Miss Vera Sepselsky holds a surprise party at her home in Stratford on Saturday night for her seventeenth birthday. Dancing games and a supper were enjoyed with a long list of guests including Miss Jonnie Gotu Miss Annie Fuks Milsy Francis Tomasco Miss Mary Numarsut Use Swain Tomes and many others.
The Y M C A swimming pool is under a thorough overhaul this week to resolve ongoing issues. Officials believe the pumping facilities, not the horsepower motor, are at fault and will require more power. General Electric Company of Tall Oltf is performing the work with W S Clark, works manager, coordinating efforts.
Probate court yesterday heard Minnis widow of the decedent apply for administrat or Samuel Steinmnut was appointed administrator by Judge Miller. Heirs at law are three minor children Pauline, David and Sam, all living at 85 Filey Street, Trumbull. The estate includes real land and personal property, largely farm land and stock.
A garbled text fragment discusses tone in conversation and emotional expression. It mentions passing pain through conversation and hints at a “tale shop” and “ode a hobby” in slang, but lacks clear facts or coherent structure.
The February program for the College Club includes a meeting canceled this week due to a teachers convention in New Haven. The next meeting will be at Mrs. John W. Rhefor’s home on Triantstan Avenue with Miss Lucy Curtis speaking on The Success of Comprehensive Examinations. A Valentine party is planned at Panne A. Stith School on Cranman Avenue, hosted by Mrs. Robert S. Bradley, with discussions on affiliating with the American Association of University Women.
Members of the Parliamentary law class at Y M C A received a 19 page rookie booklet from instructor David & Dar detailing the evening’s lecture and parliamentary procedure. The booklet includes useful hints and the class has grown to 10 members with a February 4 meeting scheduled.
Miss Mary E. Laovely of Bridgeport High earns the citys first American Penmanship Certification before finishing freshmen year. She has a lifelong record of prizes in writing from grade school through Palmer diplomas in seventh grade and now aims to be an instructor, stating practice makes perfect and she naturally writes well.
A graduation surprise party was held Sunday evening at Mr. and Mrs. Armin Wollner of 160 Putnam Street in honor of their daughter Beatrice Muriel Wollner. Refreshments were served and dancing followed with many relatives and friends in attendance.
Mrs Frank Schmidt hosted a birthday anniversary gathering with guests including Mrs Reuben Hamilton, Mrs Reyt Call, Mrs Frank Rehmid, Mrs William Sacks, Mrs Raymond Noel, Mrs Charles Notte, Mrs Charles Kern, Mrs Franke Litkin, Heawhen Hardiston, Bork Gail, Charles Nout, Jane Larkin, Lary Yarkin, Shales Kern and Jaxer Bigness. A safe selection buffet followed the festivities.
The article notes reservations for supper are nearing the 150 cap. Despite limits, many more people will attend at 6:30, with proximity to Grafttir's address drawing interest and suggesting a sizable turnout.
The winter issue of the phone directory began distribution yesterday under Manager Tye R. Warnes of the exchange. Harney estimates about 19,884 subscribers had authorization on January 2, with copies expected to reach subscribers by Thursday night.
A compact remark notes that a hand towel or tea towel may be a solid 50 cent or higher quality item. The speaker comments on grade perception and current pricing, framing it as a casual assessment of value.
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