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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1926

Page

13

Winner of Handkerchief Contest At St Stephen’s Church

Mees Galughs, a 15 year old student in the Normal department of Bridge-Junt High, received the spoof a gold piece after the Al tar society of St Stephen's church held a handkerchief contest. One thousand two hundred twenty eight handkerchiefs were sent to the committee, boosting the event’s popularity. Galughs resides at 145 Wrhituier street.

Altar Society St. Stephen's Church Ais Waikinh Church Builluns Fund Bobhele Bobhele ' Mees Galughs Wrhituier Street Bridge- Junt High School

Miss Lavery Heads Girl Scout Troop

The Dogwood troop of Girl Scouts holds its semiannual election at the Park Street parish house. Officers include chairman Winifred Lavery tary Emily Erhardt and Dorothy MacDonald as lead patrol, with Minnie Cutler and Mary Smith among the corps. The troop plans a spring play The Taming of Horrorarly in April with a long cast listed and Dorothy Leonard handling tickets while Winifred Lavery arranges programs.

Dogwood Troup Girl Scouts of Tivers Park Street Spring Street Winifred Lavery Tary Emily Erhardt Dorothy MacDonali Otheere Fe Fluffy Owl Snowy Owl Gertrude Riep Cactys Nast Duckie Beatrice Nan The Bas Florence Sparling Marysian Mary Wiebler Dorothy Tieber Frances Ruel Ruth Callahan Dorothy Leonard Winifred

New Wonderful Powder Ad Promises Clear Complexion

An old advertisement touts a new French process powder called MELLO-GLO that promises a shiny nose prevention, minimal perspiration effect, and flawless skin. It claims to leave pores invisible and offers a 30 percent discount at toilet goods counters.

Plans Set for United Palestine Appeal Reception

At a meeting of the presidium and executive committee the United Palestine Appeal outlined final arrangements for a March 11 reception at the high school auditorium. Principal speaker Hor Joseph Durandes and Judge Bernard A. Rosenblatt of New York City will headline a mass meeting linked to a January banquet that raised nearly $11,000 for UPA, Jewish National Fund, Hadassah, and Hebrew University. Connecticut Rhode Island quotas total $250,000 with substantial overflow already raised. Archibald Sikerman of Providence chairs the two regions.

Presidium United Palestine Appeal W. Gerber Hor Joseph Durandess Barandless America Gernard A. Rosenblatt New York City Archibald Sikerman Providence Yeeions

The Little Flowers in Spring Forest Carpet Dream

A reflective prose piece recalls spring awakening in a woods scene with blooming checkerberries violets and lilies of the valley. It describes a path through a restored forest floor revealing a purple magic carpet of blossoms and the observer’s gentle caretaking of young trees while preserving the natural carpet of flowers for memories and a named woodsman guardian.

Hood Hou Abby Woods Warner

St Ann's Glub Plans Wednesday Party

Tee members of St Ann's Glub in Blick Rock will travel to Devon to attend an Irish program hosted by St. Ann's church. A four act play My Newtare rt to be given Wednesday April 7 at the Central Vish school is described with a cast of talented youths led by Mis luna tl Beancily and others working diligently in rehearsals.

Tee Stoa 4 Drauatic Club Blick Rock Devon Ublgat St. Ann‘’s Devor Tuedoral Drasie Clol Ds Renarsats Beancily I Ducchag Choralorus Theresa O'Brien Seven Gables Inn Limerick Town Hoosevelt School

Public reception plans and weddings in Bridgeport society

Samuel Wollin offers vocal services for a United Palestine Appeal reception at the high school on Wednesday. Miss Marion Fisk Miner wed Kem Jon Adamson in Yonkers Episcopal church with Bartram Avenue musicians. Bride wore ivory gown with Brussels lace veil and carried spring flowers. many guests and attendants listed.

Samuel Wollin Orvices United Palestine Appeal Wollin M. J. Grattan Rose Read Plano Yonkers Episcopal Church Marion Fisk Miner Wk. Miner Park Avenue Yonkers Kem Jon Adamson Samuel (. Shaw Redding Roy Wilbur F. Caswell Andrew Tiletjens New York Miner A. A. Horn Pierpont Adams Donald Price Franklin Field Tinden Arnold Junior Ames Frederick Sanford Shaw Aaron Ward

Picture stockings dazzle Paris fashion scene at $80 a pair

Paris report notes new stockings printed with photos like Bagad prints, luxury details include gold thread models with pockets for powder puff and handkerchiefs. Mosaic slippers and matching gown trimmings by Marthe Nyse draw attention at spring events.

Paris Gastineau Par Mays Byzanthone Mosac Marthe Nyse Pariy Cire James Corrigan Pittsburgh New York Riviera Thelma Morgan Converse Lord Furness America Tacman Thelman Los Angeles

Hurley Awarded Laetare Medal at Notre Dame

In South Bend Indiana on March 14 AP reports Edward N Hurley of Chicago received the Laetare Medal the highest honor for a lay Roman Catholic by Notre Dame University. Hurley former member of the Federal Trade Commission and later chairman of the United States Shipping Board was born in Galesburg Illinois.

Soutit Bend Ind Edward N. Hurley Chicago Notre Dame University Hurley Hayley Federal Trade Commission United States Shipping Board Galesburg Ils Duty

Societies Celebrate Mrs. Martucci's Forty-Fifth Birthday

A surprise party honored Mrs. I. Martucci at 1603 East Main for her forty fifth birthday with gifts including a 45 rose bouquet from the Daughters of Italy. Attendees danced, sang, and enjoyed a lute supper as musicians and vocalists performed. numerous community members were listed among honorees and contributors.

I. Martucci East Main Street Romano Sylvesti Romani Josephine Abrhily Amalia DeAngelis Kora Sincha Hs. Abriola Josephine Milo Filoténa Daurfirs Tivelina Vermanda Fran Biciia Miauia Remiio Goeephine Salvagni Wze Marforel Certrads Matinteroa Jinlea Maintera Mra Maria Thorillo Mmelia Latinuzi Joseph AL Toman Michael AL Vparmano Einvester DD. Ronit Brink del Mastro Henry Martaret Ralph Afucucel Dora Romano Clay Latlanal Theresa Milo

Crown Prince Gustav to Visit America Spring Descendant of Bernadotte

Crown Prince Gustav of Sweden plans a spring visit to the United States. He traces his lineage to Marshal Bernadotte, who began as a stable boy in Napoleon's army and rose to the Swedish throne.

Crown Prince Gustav Sweden America Bernadotte

Knights of St Patrick Banquet Planned at Stratefeld Hotel

Plans are complete for a Knights of St Patrick banquet at the Stratefeld hotel on Wednesday. Three speakers are secured Judge Alexander W Creedon of Hartford Rev W A Keefe of Norwich and Attorney Thomas A Finn of this city. About 200 reservations are anticipated. Dercing will follow the program.

Knights of St. Patrick Stratefeld Hotel Alexander W. Creedon Hartford Hartford Poles Court Republican State Central Committee W. A. Keefe Norwich Thomas A. Finn Dercing

Lavery to Speak at T. B. L. Session

U S Commissioner Bugh Lavery will be the principal speaker at the St Josephs T B and L association meeting to celebrate its forty fourth anniversary. The session in the Barnum avenue club house will include a supper after the address and honors the club as the oldest Catholic Temperance society in Connecticut.

Philip L. Hoozer Bridgeport Art League Clinton Avenue Angeline Scott Donley U. 8 Bugh J. Lavery St. Joseph T. B. and L. Association Barnum Avenue Lavery St. Joseph's T. B. and L. Association Catholic Temperance Society Connecticut St. Joseph's Torrance V. McMahon Joseph McCullough Laurence Muldoon Stephen L. McMahon John Gillespie James McMahon Bernard Mal Rst Bart Hurley William May Stephen L. MceMahon John Y. Gillespie

Master Plumbers Auxiliary Dinner Held in Norwalk

The first annual dinner of the Wampa club took place Thursday at the Royal James Inn Norwalk starting at 8 pm An orchestra provided music for dancing after the meal Present were retiring president Mrs Howard F Bryant and many others including Mr and Mrs Howard F Bryant Mr and Mrs Robert T Rock Mr and Mrs Frank C Brady Mr and Mrs Frank Gesin Mr and Mrs Toseah H Day Mr and Mrs Joahn Everent Mr and Mrs Albert Russell and several more from Norwalk Sound Beach and area names listed with spouses

Wampa Club Royal James Inn Norwalk Howard F. Bryant Howard F Bryant Robert T Rock Prank C. Brady Frank Gesin Toseah H. Day Joanh Everent Albert Russell Edmund Hart Joseph Graether Alice Peek Bessie Carrol Alice Brady Foserh WeGuire Rink Brady Charles Knapp Sound Beach Albert Hughes

St Marys Clubs Plan Feast of St Patrick Event

The Holy Name and Altar societies of St Marys church will celebrate the Feast of St Patrick tomorrow night in the church hall. A special musical program by out of town entertainers is arranged by John W Dial the church organist. A general committee includes William ONeil William Stapleton Thomas Kane Gus Mullens and John Walsh with publicity by John W Murphy and James Fitzpatrick. Officers named Richard Culbn president Henry Cullen vice president Frank Munich secretary and Henry McHllroy treasurer with Rev John OConor as chaplain.

Holy Name Mary’s Church John W. Dial St. Mary’s Church William O'Neil William Stapleton Thomas Kane Gus Mullens John Walsh John TW. Murphy James Fitzpatrick Holy Name Spelly Ale Richard Culbn Henry Cullen Frank Munich Henry McHlroy John O'Connor

St Patrick's Day event at Summerfield church

The Jadies' Aid society and friends of Summerfield M E church host a St Patrick's So al in church parlors on Wednesday from 2 to 6 pm with Carrie Gould as Ways and Means chair. No refreshments. Also American Legion Auxiliary plans a dance Friday at the new hall with a Charleston exhibition led by Mrs Anael Worton and Mrs Edith Wilson.

M. J. Bracken Stillman Street Mary E. Cully James H. Murray Edith Besse Rosalie Dermody Christine Gue Catherine Comney Jadies’ Aid Society Friends of Summerfield M. KE Carrie Gould Ways and Means Américan Legion Auxiliary Flarry W. Congdon Post Aun Orin Golion Ain Street Charleston Anael Worton Edith M Wilson

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