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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1923
Page
12
Rev Mndermott will start his vacation this Wednesday with his family for East Northfield Massachusetts, spending the month of August away from Park Methodist Episcopal Church. During his absence the city church will be served by Rev WLC Ree and Rev M J Itohingen of New York City Church Society.
Rev. Herbert S. Brown, pastor of the Oliver Congregational Church, leaves tomorrow for Jackson New Hampshire for vacation. During his absence, August 12 features George W. Judson of Vale in Ching and Lewis M. J. C. B. Strayer from Greens Farms Congregational Church filling the pulpit. Brown expects to return September 2. A Sunday service included a talk on the Werer of Egypt and a musical program led by Mrs. Rose Hoss.
Alise Esther Lyman of New York a Smith College graduate will succeed Miss Lois Bennett who for twenty years has been advertising agent of the D. M. Read company. During Miss Bennett's career many advance steps have marked the firm and she has a host of friends who support her departure. Bennett plans to retire but will keep her attention on artistic interests she could not pursue while engaged in business.
A cld boy in the country mistakes shimmering hugs for mosquitoes and chases them with a lantern. The scene evokes rural superstition and a child’s fear transformed by imagination.
Pattern department of Bridgeport Telegram advertises sleeveless blouse and coat patterns, Nos 1832, with bust sizes 36 42 inches. Details include fabric needs of angora and various yardage, price 30 cents per pattern, plus mail order info and contact instructions.
The first annual St Stephen s church Young Men s group picnic was postponed by chairman Stephen Ferninzky due to inclement weather. It is rescheduled for next Sunday at Hillside Park with hundreds expected to attend and an elaborate dinner planned after departure, plus afternoon athletic games.
Miss Suzanne DeSilva daughter of Mrs William Reuben DeSilva will wed Alexander Walter Limont son of Mrs and Mrs W Limon of Sreley street next Saturday at Christ Episcopal Church Rev At Crichton assisted by Rev T J Craft will perform. Bride wears white satin gown with lace veil, bridesmaids in pink and peach taffeta, bouquets of garden flowers, reception to follow, couple to tour New Hampshire Vermont and New York before settling in Stratford.
Miss Helen and Miss Marie Dunston of Fairfield Avenue return home after five weeks in Boston. New members welcomed to the Good Samaritan Society of the First Haglish Lutheran Church. Bible class at Grace Methodist plans sun beach outings each Friday near 5 pm. Local social updates include engagements, births, and travel, with several families announcing weddings and visits to relatives in Vermont and New Jersey.
Rev Arthur M Ellis of Union Congregational Church Richmond Hill New York substituted for Dr W Horace Day at United Church. He preached on The Coming of the Kingdom citing scriptures about Jesus vision and the fall of Satan. He urged common people to act with patience and faith toward God’s plan for unity and world peace.
In London on July 29 Albert Pater de Courville a noted theatrical producer was declared bankrupt with debts totaling 72 055 pounds disclosed at a hearing. The financial troubles began after he financed a parliamentary theatre rev ue show called Pip Pat.
Mayor Fred Allwater appointed a committee to work with the New England Inter-Grotte association general committee for the fifth annual field day and convention to be held August 24. The Oheh Grotto will meet at Stratified hotel headquarters tonight to review sub committee reports and outline plans.
Hawley descendants of Joseph Hawley who settled in Stratford, numbering over 1000, plan a Friday gathering at Stratfield hotel with sunparlor start at 5 pm, banquet at 6 pm, and permanent organization at 7 pm. Temporary officers named Raymond Hawey chair, Samuel Mantsy treasurer, Miss Emily U Hawley general secretary.
Rev Henry S Whitehead M A a noted farmer commissioner amateur athlete and writer will arrive in the city by September 1 to succeed Rev Aitkins as pastor of Trinity Church Chattanooga. Rev Aitkins resigns due to ill health and will assume new duties in Peekstein NS upon Whitehead's arrival.
The Bard contests will be open to the public with numerous impromptu conditions. Officials expect broad attendance as performers and audiences engage in spontaneous exchanges across the event.
Household suggestions cover soft icing with a pinch of baking powder for egg whites, display decor limits to reduce ware, brighten aluminum pots with whiting and vinegar, wash and dry dish cloths after each use, and remove woodwork discoloration with lemon and whiting before soap and water.
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