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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1920
Page
13
A block party set for last Spiphi at Grand and Lexington was postponed due to rain. Beminio Di Fabie of 88 Lindter Street was arrested on Fairfield Avenue yesterday, charged that the Jitney he drove was overgrown.
A false alarm was rung in by an unidentified person last night at 246 o'clock from box 437 with cabling apparatus at the corner of Fair Avenue and Martin Terrace.
Rev T K Smith officiated at the ceremony for Miss Margaret Casey of 458 Bunnell Street and Ralph Dinges of 0 Clarence Street yesterday morning at o clock The bride wore a blue taf feta gown with beaded design and a white Georgette hat maid of honor was Miss Isath Jaen Casey best man was John Ledowsky A reception followed at the bride’s parents home Mr and Mrs Charles Wheate The groom is connected with the clerical staff of U M Co
Earl B. Hoskins and Miss Momand were married yesterday at 2:00 PM at Trinity Episcopal Church Port Worth. Reverend Richard H. Hatch officiated. The couple plans a two week honeymoon and will reside at 32 Washington Avenue after the trip.
The Adelphian Lodge of Odd Fellows installed its officers last night led by Deputy Grand Master T. Callendes and staff including G. Perry as S G, H. Lund as EB, and Dewey as Warden. Other titled members listed include C. Lassen, J.G. Goodsell, R. G. Pattesani, J. J. Steinery, Carl Rottger, J. Burns, Bam Smith, and C. Newman.
Joleon Welgher a 23 year old electrician for United Illuminating was shocked while working at Smithscreen yesterday afternoon. He received superficial burns to his arms and hands and was taken to St Vincents Hospital for treatment by Dr. O J Groark of the Emergency staff.
The marriage of Edna Catherine Sudahy daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack Cudahy to Percy Fisher Browne was announced in Los Angeles. The bride belongs to the Kansas City Cudahy family. London readers note: starting tomorrow husbands and wives may not serve on the same jury and women are subject to juries under similar terms as men.
Burton Gui seeks divorce from Celik claiming her neglect and behavior, including disputes over personal grooming and alleged threats, with court records noting rumors of crude remarks and anatomical references. The case centers on marital strife and requests for legal relief.
The letter mentions Harold Brough and Mary Rinehart, noting new works like What Will People Say by Rupert Hughes and Alice Brown's The Wind Between the Worlds. It surveys fiction titles and readers' tastes, with comments on serialized fiction and a looming purchase list. The writer discusses shopping for summer outfits and a porch couch hammock, then reflects on urban housing issues and consumer goods.
Mrs Charles EE Werks and Miss Norene Northrop among guests at Reverend James Coulter's Laurel Beach home. Engagements announced for Miss Northrop to Rev Hal Rea, and Major George Stuart Brady’s daughter’s marriage noted. Travelers, entertaining invitations, and community club activities populate a dense page of domestic notices, with shipboard and international travel plans for residents, and local society updates from Fairfield, Stratford, and nearby towns.
Miss Grace Meny chaired the Bridgeport Chapter meeting as Miss Mary Hincks was chosen as Little Sisters chairman with Miss Marjorie De Loss as temporary leader. Officers to be elected soon, with plans for the league's first summer drive and future charitable work. Speakers included Mrs. Dan Black, Mrs. Ainsworth, and Miss Agnes Bigelow, among others.
Readers are invited to ask about early cinema techniques and star trivia. The column explains motion properties in film, then teases upcoming answers about Lew Cody Mildred, Douglas Fairbanks and Mary Pickford ages, Adele Rowland, Em Downe, and the first comedies and early film durations.
Milford Hospital operators held no meeting on July 1 and elected 10 directors who selected Officer positions: President Judge O W Plate Vice President Dr U C Carpenter Secretary F S Peck Treasurer J P Les A financial committee was formed to arrange funds for hospital maintenance. Miss Bent lowk and Mr Little with Miss Anna Tol s Bleange Bonerson, Mess Flavin B Tagny and Faueh Deris of Graymere avenue. Yair will leave Tuesday for Stowe Vermont to spend month.
The Civil Statistics department on the previous day recorded a series of births and marriages. Entries include newborn Daniel ganevosld and Richard Horman with mothers and addresses noted, plus several children named Joseph Matlak and John Yvan with street details. Additional entries list Salvatore on Oye Street and Leonard Animes on Van Street, with other family names and locations across multiple streets.
An aged advertisement claims a hair saver and beautifier offers easy treatment for both men and women. It promises rapid results, low cost, and a fresh clean look, touting健康 benefits and affordable pricing.
A Baltic style notice promises permanent eyebrow shaping via an electric needle process. It claims absolute privacy for 22 years and lists business location details in Brigzeport, with a May date and building cross street.
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