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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1923
Page
24
A mother praises her children for facing bad weather without excuses. She notes they prepare with raincoats and rubbers and go out cheerfully, embracing wind and cold while finding joy in braving the elements.
Mayor Atwater signs the council action increasing Miss May Marron chief clerk salary to 2290 annually, matching the mayor and others but drawing protests from assistants who call the raise to a stenographer level while Marron had previously received no higher pay. The move mirrors longer service salaries for others, prompting discussion of merit and cost.
Bridgeport High School celebrates two June class of 1928 graduates admitted to Harvard University without entrance exams on merit of their records and diplomas. Maurice Hoffman and Theodore Schwartz to study law. both active in debating and school publications. Hoffman to speak at graduation on The American Diplomatic Service.
The New Century Players announce Honor Bright a three act comedy selected for their June 21 performance at the Paramount theatre Park avenue to close their first season. The cast includes Mary Brittin Josephine Conklin Lillian Jones Edith Kalm Katherine Treadwell and others. The program has featured four successful productions this season offering members varied acting opportunities.
The article describes a demure walnut display cabinet with glazed doors holding a standard regulation dinner set. It notes three shelves and two drawers for china and silver, a pale green luster vase, and invites readers to write for decorating advice. Also mentions weathering curtains and a Masons lodge outing to Wallingford on June 17 led by Rev Day and church quarter.
Stratford society notes list meetings in the Del vectors room at the Trust company and Orient chapter No 1 of the Haater Star at Mastafe Temple. Dorothy Williams returns from Scudder College for summer, and many clubs plan picnics, socials, and church events through July in Stratford and nearby towns.
Miss Lulu Troy of this city was elected president of the Alumnae Association of the Connecticut Froebel Normal Primary Kindergarten Training School at the annual luncheon and business meeting in the sun parlor of the Stratford hotel Saturday afternoon. Fifty three graduates attended, with fifteen former grads joining as alumnae. The group, supporting kindergarten supplies, has raised several hundred dollars for the coming year.
Tomorrow night the Harry W W Congdon post will host Katherine McGarty post and the Women's Auxiliary at a testimonial dinner on Golden Mill street. All cooking and serving will be done by former doughboys. Dinner at 1 o'clock with a prayer by Rev Father Landry and a talk by Post Commander Charles H Sprague H Sprague. Committee includes John F Morvan, William McNulty, William McElray, William Ballou, Raymond J Congdon, Fred J Darragh, Jay A Smith, Nicholas Raglus, Fred Goldbach, Harry J Miller.
Miss Bessie Sullivan wed William Young of Bristol in the rectory of St Peter's on Friday night. Rev Leddy officiated. The bride wore grey canton crepe with ostrich feather trimmed hat. Best man was Arthur Griggs and brides maid was Joseph Griffin. The couple planned a Atlantic City wedding trip and will live in Bristol after June 2. Earlier, John Ryan of 652 Broadstreet suffered a toe injury while bathing at Seaxi and was taken to Emergency hospital.
Heavy tin white enameled sets with four canisters labeled tea coffee sugar and flour described in plain rose maize flesh and lavender shades. Sizes up to 46. Also cool porch or beach wear in sizes 32 34 36 38 and 40 offered.
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