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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1920
Page
13
Community notices describe multiple social events for Miss Newman and related engagements in Bridgeport and surrounding towns. Invitations list bridge parties, hospital events, golf contests, and weddings involving local families, clubs, and churches with dates in June and early summer.
Miss C Dion of Ferrisburg Vermont describes severe scalp eruptions causing itchiness sleepless nights and hair thinning. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment she reports relief and urges others to try the product for skin scalp and hair care in this 1919 testimonial notice.
Helen Sheehan a nurse and Ralph Carter of 345 Fairfield Avenue were wed yesterday at Blessed Sacrament Church with Rev J. J Smith presiding. The bride wore a white georgette gown trimmed with pearls and carried pink roses. Attendants included sister Marion Sheehan. best man was brother Sheehan. After a wedding breakfast at Mrs. Margaret Donegan’s home, the couple left for a trip to Washington and Niagara Falls and will reside at 345 Fairfield Avenue. Mrs Carter is a graduate of Bridgeport High School and the Bridgeport Hospital training school.
Official estimates place forest fire damage at 2.3 million to 2.5 million dollars across Quebec and the Maritime provinces. Fires have raged for days but are reportedly dying out, according to reports to the Department of Forestry.
A gifted suitor, described as a love poet, floods Princess Mary with typewritten notes addressed to the king and queen’s daughter. The letters, written in beautiful language, arrive three times a week, with the writer referred to as closely familiar to June.
Fragmented report notes Elsie Hill and allied Republicans debating suffrage amendment. It mentions efforts to secure pledged votes for ratification, urging GOP support to advance the cause and influence convention outcomes.
The United Church readies anniversary services marking its founding and the Lord's Supper. Rev W H Day will lead with two former pastors Rev Herbert Draper Gallaudet and Rev Richard La Rue Swain assisting. Committee members include Merbert Wirdsey, Judge Mortis Bo Beardsley, and Lucian T Warner among others. A reception is planned after last night's meeting, and on June 13 London headmaster Principal James Garvie will deliver the keynote at a British speaker event. The Fourth Regiment Connecticut State Guard events are postponed to Armistice Day. Day serves as chaplain and will address the guard.
Mrs Josephine Bain of Yarmouth Nova Scotia married Dr John Flynn at St Augustine's Church yesterday morning in a ceremony attended by immediate relatives and friends. The bride wore blue silk poplin with matching hat and corsage of bridal roses. The matron of honor wore tape cricolentg and a corsage. After the service the couple hosted a wedding breakfast at Dr Wyner's home. they plan a month long honeymoon visiting Nova Scotia England D C Atlantic Cleveland and will reside at 11 Wilkinson Street Miyun.
Miss Campana daughter of Mr and Mrs Campana wed Anthony Gallagher in a church ceremony at Sacred Heart yesterday morning. The couple plans a reception at Myrtic Avenue residence with family and friends attending.
Ponds lead to the recreation center where an operetta titled Pastoral Opera will be staged. Cast includes ministers and singers such as Joseph Wairive Derik Morgan Virginot Fhamilions Eligabette The Mennity Yetta Meckler Anna Tigar Isave Wright Helen Garbdw Margarit Bagus Modlie Schwartz Yetta Lucor. Robert Klek sings Sanki Boo in Mikado and Misa Mabel Benson performs violin selections. Dancing will follow.
A reader quiz asks about early film figures Owen Moore and Mary Pickford marriage length and identities. It mentions actors born in the republic and a seven star who wed at fourteen and died widowed two years later. More details are promised in the department tomorrow.
The letter describes the Abercrombie Bocklectric pamphing firm opening a new shop at the corner of Bread and John streets with large show windows to attract curiosity. It notes JF Abercrombie and Mr Bok as long-time electricians, his war service, and the pair's past work on Water street. It also mentions Harold planning a visit, summer outfits, and local shopping at Lewandos and the Liberty building.
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