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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1923

Page

9

Mabelle Pedersen Becomes Bride of Alvin Clark Smith

A June wedding united Miss Mabelle Pedersen daughter of Mr and Mrs P Lavard Pedersen of 80 Hunting Street with Alvin Clark Smith son of Mr and Mrs George Judson Smith of Milford. Rev Ernest Z Craft officiated at Christ Episcopal Church with E Rhey Garrison playing. The bride wore cloud gray scalloped georgette with gray Venetian lace and carried white roses. sister Mira Lillian Pedersen was bridesmaid in grey chiffon with pink roses. A reception followed a buffet luncheon and the couple planned a motor trip to the White Mountains before summering at Fort Trumbull Beach. The bride has served in Red Cross Home Service and government wartime work in Washington, D C. the groom is in real estate with his father in Milford and winters in Florida.

Mabelle Kristine Federson P. Lavard Peers Wen Huntingstreat Alvin Clark Smith George Judson Smith Milford Ernest Z. Craft Christ Episcopal Church E. Rhey Garrison Mira Lillian Pedersen White Mountains Fort Trumbull Beach Home Service Red Cross Washington, D. C Smith Yale Sheffield Scientific School Florida

Farewell Sermon by Rev M J Lynch at St Marys Church

Rev M J Lynch preached farewell at all Masses in St Marys church yesterday before leaving Thursday for Waterbury to organize a new parish in the Brooklyn area. Fr Traynor awaits notification from Bishop Nilan on a successor. Lynch joined St Marys three and a half years ago from St Josephs South Norwalk and led the parochial school. He studied Italian language in various institutions and is well suited for work in the Brass City Italian district.

M. J. Lynch St. Mary's Church Waterbury Brooklyn M. J. Traynor John J. Nilan Hartford Father Lynch St. Joseph's Church Norwalk St. Marys Brass City

Edward Larkin Wins Honors at Hadly Cross College

Edward Larkin son of Mrs Mary A Larkin of 780 Lafayette street earned a Bachelor of Arts degree at Hadly Cross College during graduation exercises last week. He participated in tennis, debating, the Philosophic Academy and Mezag clubs, acted in the school production of Stamlet and MacBeth in New York, and plans to enter Yale Law School in the fall.

Edward Francis Larkin Mary A. Larkin Lafayette Street Hadly Cross College Larkin Philosphic Academy Mezag Clus New York Worcester University Sacred Heart Bridgeport High School Bridgeport Maly Cross Yale Law School

Music School Recital at Grace M. E. Church Tonight

Fairfield County Music school pupils under Prof and Mrs Herbert Strout present a piano and vocal recital at Grace M. E. Church Fairfield and Clinton avenues with awards and promotions planned. Participants include Florence Gage Marvin Jennings Mae Kates Marion Hatch Edna Estner Ruth Isaace Gladys Morehouse Edith Robertson Alice Gaffney Esther Hackett Elizabeth Pennell Ethel Kusnitz Miriam Blake Marjorie Heuschkel Margaret Knapp Caroline Wetfert Elsie Williams Arthur Knight and brothers Walter and Robert Moore.

Fairfield County Music School Herbert Strout Grace M. Li Fairfield Clinton Avenues Tme Florence Gage Marvin Jennings Mae Kates Marion Hatch Edna Estner Ruth Isaace Gladys Morehouse Edith Robertson Alice Gaffney Esther Hackett Elizabeth Pennell Ethel Kusnitz Miram Blake Marjorie Heusch_kel Margaret Knapp Misa Caroline Wetfert Misa Elsie Wiliams Arthur Knight Walter Robert Moore

Local DeMolay Order Will Start Waterbury Chapter

Waterbury gains its own DeMolay chapter the fourth in the state with Doric Lodge of Perfection and Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Masons backing a Saturday ceremony. About 300 DeMolay members and local Masons will attend a procession and initiation at the Masonic Temple led by Bridgeport Chapter officers. The event includes an initiatory ceremony, a banquet, and later a DeMolay degree work by a state chapter team.

Brass City de Molay Waterbury Dorle Lodge of Perfection Seningsh Rita Masons Bridgeport Masonic Temple Edwin C. Clhuns Inwater George Breace Andrew Brown Howard Jl. Meld Robert ©. Ross Gening Theacon Byard Pawson Harry Ii. Schnotman Ralph Boodsell George Rejsch Sentinel Lynn T. Morehouse Robert Pawson Jeonard Holmes Albert Steade Marshall Harry D. Kirkby John Batenan Charlee Bartram David Shirra Maurice G. Wootten Thomas ¥. Neild Aaron Weissman William G. Boilloff Kenneth A. Eddy Kenneth Watts Louis Back William Ayngliss Charles Invickson Thomas Girvian Neah Uwhayer Ffeers Metahished Lhe Jerusalem R.A. M Hantford New Haven Howard Germania William Andrews Connel Howard Gorham Chaiirman George ET. Woods Tressur Ezra Graham Harman SK. Beach Samwel Parker Charlies M. Gerdenier Clarence Ef, Wolfe Albert EB. MacKimmie Thomas BR. Taylor Ernest C. Mann George T. Willams Stephen 2. Cli

International Silver Company picnic draws 350 executives

Fully 350 subordinate executives and office workers from International Silver company factories and salting plants nationwide attended the annual outing at the Farm Saturday. The event featured athletic games and a dinner where President George H. Wilcox spoke.

International Silver Company Elect Sal Ten Ram George H. Wilcox George Bh, Yeamans George TH. Wilcox George D. Musson Vic WW Coleerat L. B. Fall George H. Yeamans FE. Breckenridge George Rockwell FR. Livingston Beeckman E. Breckenridge I. W. Kefair George H. Edawards C. Tt. Gardiner I. B. Mall Burgoyne Hamilton Henry Ti. Lewis G. Ludlum George D. Mungen O’brien F. Tt. Wilcox Roy C. Wilcox George H. Yeamar

Scientists Set for Pacific Islands Expedition Voyage

London June 24 Flight to Tous scientists depart in September for a ten month research voyage across the West Indies and Pacific islands aboard the steam yacht George. They will probe a rumored vast water patch in Peru teeming with life and may seek explanations for the phenomenon. The crew includes many renowned scientists and a seaplane with pilot. The planned route covers about 21,000 miles.

London West Indies Pacific Peru George

Pattern request notice from Bridgeport Telegram

Worthington pattern sale notice invites readers to request a pattern for a playful boys outfit with waist details and specific fabrics. It asks send 16 stamps or coin, name and address, and provides a phone contact for pattern delivery.

Bridgeport

Morris court hosts annual O A of A meeting

Morris court No 4 O of A holds its annual meeting tomorrow morning at Samuel Cutting home Devon. Members depart Hean's corner at 10 o'clock for a covered dish luncheon. Progress club of nate church plans to bug to Leach for a license tonight at 8 o'clock. Senior Girls club meets at Main corner and Fairfield avenue at 7:30 to transport to Miss Sterling's cottage at Fairfield Beach for a business meeting.

Morris Court Ita Samuel Cutting Bridgeport, Avenue Devon Progress Club Nate | Church Bug Iatefield Leach Eelock Main Ashort Fairfield Avenue Toofelock Missi Sterling Fairfield Beach Grave Noonan

Young rancher visits vast Hawaiian estate

Honolulu June 24 Richard Smart a ten year old heir to the Parker ranch fortune receives a major increase in his annual allowance from 9000 to 16300 by order of Judge John Desha. The estate valued at hundreds of millions supports lavish gifts for employees and a yearly vacation fund as the heir grows toward multi millionaire status with vast holdings in Hawaii and mainland life.

Honolulu Richard Smart Parker Hawaii Illigarth Knight John Parker John Desha Mainlaner Richard Pacific Coast

Leather suit and tan cloche hat on fashion path

The leather suit in brown proves a notable fashion success with its straight lines trimmed by battens and straps. Paired with a tan leather hat cloche, the ensemble completes a bold style statement.

Miss Mary Hull to Wed G F Font Tomorrow at Nine

The wedding of Miss Mary Hull daughter of Mr and Mrs John Ifalt of 205 Park Street and Ciparge PD Font son of Mr and Mrs William Font of 204 Beach Street will take place tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock in St Charles Church with Reverend Thomas Gloster officiating. John Milon will sing O Promise Me and I Love You Truly during the ceremony.

Mary Hull John Ifalt Park Street Ciparge PD Font William Font Beach Street BL. Charles Church Thomas Gloster John Milon Miss Tull Scorgetta Mrs. Fant Atlantic — City Yonkers Aubarn Maine Meriden Mount Vernon New York City

Emma Knees and George F Moran Wed in Rectory

Rev George M Gelgl of St Pails Episcopal church officiated at the wedding of Miss Isama Knees, daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Knees of 7 Quarry Street, and George I Moran, son of Mr and Mrs Henry Moran of 1292 Madison Avenue. The ceremony in the rectory at 4 pm featured attendants and a reception at the groom’s home on Madison Avenue with white crepe streamers and roses.

George M. Gelgl St. Pail’s Episcopal Church Isama Iknees Albert Knees Quarry Street George I. Moran Lfenry Moran Madison Avenue Divi Miller York Washington Mrs. Moran

Fife and Drum Corps Banquet Planned by PTA

The Fife and Drum corps of the Black Mock school are to be honored at a banquet at 46 o'clock tonight in the senior auditorium hosted by the Parent Teacher Association. James W. Reilly will act as siemaster and eight drum corps members will respond. Blue and gold will decorate the auditorium with flowers as centerpieces. Miss Jessie Duhisz will be guest of honor as 12 drum corps members graduate from her room this year. The banquet committee is led by N. Liebenaberger with Mrs. G. Cole and others assisting. Afterward, the boys will be taken to the theater.

James W. Reilly Merabers Jessie Duhisz Irs W. Liebenaberger G. Cole C. Eddy Mere N. Shaw T. Cook C. Ingolsby Emmeeneger

Household Tips And Cleaning Hints For The Home

Household suggestions cover medicine handling keeping a cool home by light colors and draperies. Tips include rinsing chamois gloves cleaning white kid gloves with alcohol and frying fish for better fat and color. Starch and iron handkerchiefs before marking with indelible ink. A paste of salt and vinegar cleans white enamel ware.

Miss Ada J Bartram Weds John G Tucker

Miss Ada Jeanette Bartram of 460 John Street wed John Glenn Tucker of 40 Grasmore Avenue at Christ Episcopal Church. Rev Croft officiated with bridesmaid Teuth Holcomb and best man Norris Sugden. The couple, after a motor trip, will reside at 761 Granmere Avenue after July 1. Tucker works as an automobile electrician with Bridgeport Body Company.

Ade Jeanette Bartram John Street John Glenn Tucker Grasmore Avenue Christ Episcopal Church Rnirst Croft Mss Teuth Holcomb Cutford Norris Sugden Granmere Avenue Mr. Tucker Bridgeport Body Company

Connecticut farmer quitting lands due to abandonment

Secretary of State Board of Agriculture Leonard H. Healy notes many farms are being abandoned faster than ever in Hartford. His office lists numerous vacant farms, with reasons assigned for the rising abandonment as the state records show ongoing farm closures and shifts in land use.

Hartford Laonard H. Healy Lscretary State Board of Agricultur

Aprons and Bibs in Various Fabrics and Colors

Small aprons for house wear offered in light colored percales and ginghams with bibs. Some items in black and white figures stripes and other colorings.

Richelieu Union Suits on Main Floor Sale

Catalog item notes Richelieu muslin union suits for women with underarm reinforcement in five models. Sizes 36 38 46 44 priced 85 cents to $1.15. Children’s shop offers two pairs of panties with dresses on second floor in multiple colors including red amber gold blue green and black. Jewelry counter listed.

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Mabelle Pedersen Mr. Lynch Edward Larkin Edward Larki M. E. Church United States Fairfield Ave Courtland Barnum Islands Ashion Annabrid Worthington Ladies' Guild of Calvary Episcopal Church Mary Gregory Buker Ayenua Beatrice Black Sarahs Martie Sturaml Sally Lavery Gance Puirfield Beach Club Ing Harriet Q. Burtourhs Kenbel Harold Youd Sopring W. Melia Merchant Street St. Vincent's Hospital Pleasure Beach Athwer Sitt G. F. Font Emma Kners George F. Moran Ada J. Bartram John G. Tucker Robert H. Mainzer Wall Street Connecticut Che Richelieu” Union Suits Cretonnes Children's Shop Iain
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