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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1923
Page
17
Bridgeport High School announces a two week exam period starting Monday June 18. Principal James C. Moore requires all students to take exams in every subject, reversing prior practice which limited tests to Juniors and Seniors. The schedule lists subjects by day with class numbers.
A benefit party is to be held at St Marys church featuring whist pinochle and a dance on Monday and Tuesday to raise funds for the church painting. Prizes donated by parish members and special features are planned. Committee members include Mrs E Fitzgerald Mrs John Dasham Edward Lyday Miss M Cullen Mr William Redden Mrs Robert Walsh Mrs James ONeil Mrs John Leddy Mrs James Kenne Mrs Welch Mrs T Meath Mrs James McGover Mrs Bridges and Mrs McChiskey.
Hundreds gathered outside People's church on Laurel avenue to watch Misgy Fannie A. Smith's school procession. Graduates wore vari colored tracks and carried bouquets as grammar, high school, and kindergarten training students followed by a program of songs prayers and speeches. Miss Smith presented diplomas to grammar and kindergarten graduates. Rev Charles Decker and Rev H A Davenport officiated before the benediction and post ceremony reception.
The Bridgeport Mother's club plans its annual picnic at Pleasure Beach next Tuesday. Major and Mrs. Guggenheim recently returned from St Thomas V I and travel to Berkeley via Philadelphia and Denver. The Girl Scouts of St Pauls Episcopal meet Monday at 8. The rector of St Luke's will start a 10 10 am adult study class. The Methodist Athletic club hosts a motion picture at the First M E church Tuesday at 8. Frances Brookas Dogswell pupils host a closing reception at the Seaside Institute tonight. Mr and Mrs T J Carroll announce the birth of daughter Julia Wilson Carroll on June 3. Miss Mary Fox and Clinton Martin wed at First Presbyterian with Rev Alexander Allison Jr officiating.
A pleasant surprise shower for Edna Mae Orvis was given at 229 Lenox Avenue hosted by Miss Helen Doerr. The bride elect, to wed Milton Perry of Hartford at 6:00 PM tomorrow, received many gifts from attending friends and family members.
Births record multiple couples with addresses and newborns including daughters and sons. Names include John Rosko Jaquth Kostorko Tony Amato Bessie Gross Steven Zsigo and others with dates June May 31 to June 11. Marriage licenses list pairs with addresses and ages in the same locality.
Miss Helen Tearne of 585 Kossuth street married Frederick Heyse of 274 Davenport street at Washington Park Methodist Episcopal church last Saturday. The ceremony was conducted by Reverend William R. MacDermott. The bride wore buff georgette crepe and hot peach crepe with a bouquet of white roses and lily of the valley. Bridesmaid Lillian Tearne and groom's attendant Austin Kelly were present. A reception and bridal supper followed at the bride's home. The couple will reside at 1918 Seaview Avenue.
Washington June 8 a conference between President Harding and John T Adams chairman of the Republican National Committee yielded a plan to increase women's roles in the party. The precise form awaits a national committee canvass but an initial step would likely appoint a woman from each state to serve in an associate or advisory capacity to the committee.
A pattern described for a range of busts from 31 inches to 48 inches uses 4% yards of 8q inch material with contrasting trim. Available in sizes 36, 25, 40, 42, 44, and 48 inches bust. Prices, payment in lineal, stamps, or coin preferred. Materials include plain or printed cottons for practical smart looks.
The Bridgeport Art League hosts a flower show at the club house on June 12 and 13 with many entries expected. Judge from Sunnie Holmes Gardens, Fairfield, names best roses and peonies across multiple classes plus special silver prize.
Tammany hall on East 14th street widely known as The Wigwam may soon give way to a modern business building. The notice was learned tonight.
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