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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1923
Page
11
Three new cases of contagious disease were reported in Bridgeport for the week, all diagnosed as whooping cough. The city total rises to seven cases, with six scarlet fever and two measles cases overall. State figures show mixed trends with declines in some illnesses and increases in others.
In Kiev, Russia, mice cause massive damage to food stores prompting a premium for cats. A notable animal reportedly brings 10,000,000 rubles and kittens are sold at half that price amid high demand.
Waltersville school graduation week features a pupils exhibit of handwork from various grades. Visitors may tour the manual training and sewing departments on the tower floor, viewing stenciled and embroidered covers, raffia baskets, scarves, candle shades, and other crafts by students of Stacy Toll enmeyer and Cornelius Snyder classes.
A well attended meeting at Boyle's hall 286 Fairfield avenue elected officers for the Policemen's Wives and Mothers' Association. New officers: President Mrs William Booth vice president Mrs Albert W Grossarth treasurer Mrs Walter Tanger secretary Mrs Chirence A Clark financial secretary Mrs David E Kisselback. Monthly meetings announced for July August and September. A note added states the rare one cent British stamp Gus sold for 388600 to a collector.
An ad notes a child’s dress pattern designed for sizes 8 to 14 years, using printed silks crepe de chine voile or batiste. It explains yardage requirements and price, urging readers to mail 16 1/2 cents or coin with home address to receive the pattern by return mail. Pattern Department Bridgeport Telegram.
Miss Mary Hull wed George D Font at St Charles church in the morning ceremony officiated by Thomas Gloster. John Miles sang during the service as bridesmaids and attendants wore matching gowns. reception followed at the bride's home with daisies and roses. The couple departed for a honeymoon at Atlantic City and will reside in Yonkers.
A silvered oak china cabinet, an heirloom piece, is described as a cherished natural finish item. It features glazed doors, three deep drawers for finery, and blue Willow ware stored inside, shown against a plastered wall, illustrating its room setting and appeal.
Organdie curtains suit the bedroom, but choose the wastah variety. Shirred over buckram for a floor length, rather full drape. The note suggests contacting Marion Moore via the newspaper for home furnishing advice and sending a stamped addressed envelope for replies.
An original operetta titled Icons and Dreams will be performed at the City Normal School tonight in Maplewood Junior High auditorium. The student cast includes Helen O Leary Alice Strine ton Helen Seltsim and many others, with Gina Allen Nolen O Leary Lucy Ryan Thelma Knox Ina Lavery and faculty members coordinating music and dance.
Mrs Mary Frances Havey wife of John Havey of 35 William Street died late yesterday afternoon She was a communicant of St Charles church and known in the east end Survived by three brothers James John Rielly of this city and Cornelius Rielly of Nebraska one sister Mrs J C Worden Funeral services for Joseph Gibbons Bridgeport held Friday at Honeyspot Road Stratford
Funeral services are set for James Montanaro of 76 Lexington Avenue at St Michael's Cemetery Roxanna Hurlburt of 148 Sherwood Avenue and Susanna Hunt wife of Henry Bunt of Devon. Montanaro burial at St Michael's. Hurlburt interment at Mountain Grove Cemetery. Hunt funeral at August Baker mortuary chapel and Lakeview Cemetery burial.
Birth notices list numerous couples with addresses and newborns by June dates. Marriage licenses include Freddetta and Howarth, Malone and Mahan, with subsequent funeral services at August G. Baker mortuary chapel and St. Paul’s Episcopal church.
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