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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1923
Page
17
The Maple is praised as a preferred street tree in Bridgeport, with Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, and Ash-Leaf Maple highlighted as the best for urban use. Linden and Elm fall into street tree considerations, while beetle damage to lindens and eventual notes on tall slender trees close the piece.
Birth notices list Arthur Bivins and partner on Parrot Avenue a son born May 1a. Anthony and Lilian Moureain announce a daughter on May with Vlho Berkowit Malier Street. Daniel Vetrina and Carmella at 187 Linen Avenue welcome a daughter. Lydia Cooner on Ga ykeon Street has a son. George and The ium Avenue report a son. Frey and Agnes McFaricn at R. FLD No 1 announce a daughter. Michael and Jenny Cisern at 341 Ogden Street greet a daughter born May 7.
Teachers and officers of the First Congregational Church Rael Rael stage a three comedy event this evening in the Woodruff Memorial building. Directors Mrs Joseph D Pebody and her husband lead the production set in a New England village home scene with characters Reuben Oldenhuck, Hiram Green, Joshua Jones, and many others.
A Bridgeport Telegram pattern advertisement promises a fashionable blouse in 1 hour with yardage for sizes 34 to 42 inches. It notes printed silks and solid color options, suggests a western-styled version for sports wear, and offers to mail the pattern on receipt of coins or stamps.
A large audience attended a benefit program by The Children of Mars at St Carley church to raise money for the Ghureh Building fund. Performers included soprano Anna M King, Joseph Jucarelle, Madelyn Farley, Margaret Leonard, Gerald Phelan, and Joseph Tusianna with pupils Mildred Ketcham Florence Marathi Mary Stafford Margaret Otter Harie Ko Elizabeth Hamill and Helen Toley taking part.
Members of the TD R C club of the Second Baptist church presented a lively day at Fenper Wrassing in Farnum school auditorium before a crowded audience. The fire in a back country tale sparked excitement as odd characters entered and added to the program. Director Lavis Oneker handled the Storekeeper role with an excellent cast including B. Lyon A. Stead A. Thorndgh H. Schnetman Ed Buller Edward Bond L.Animes D. WBloste Kinsler TR. Navier EB Williams and R. Yeomans.
A reader asks about sun porch decor blending outdoor views with interior furnishings. Advice notes ivory enamel furniture with cane inserts and fern accents, recommending full length hangings of wool or tapestry draperies and avoiding rope curtains.
Fragmentary OCR text appears to describe a mothers statement or excerpt about a daughter stepping out, with garbled phrases suggesting a scene of emotion, air, and implied actions. The readable elements include mentions of a daughter, arms, towers, and a name fragment Rives, but the source is too damaged to extract clear events, dates, or identifiable organizations.
A pastiche of a Parisian shop scene titled Pads and Fancies staged by the Business and Professional Women's Club last night showcased Millinery displays and witty dialogue. Miss Margaret Hughes supervised model displays while Mrs Pattie Brogka narrated prologue and epilogue as Mr Hodgkins and Mrs J Adams directed. A second performance is planned for May 25 in the club rooms to aid the Lions club building fund.
A Milford board of education teachers committee met at the high school to discuss salaries for the coming year and prepare the teacher list. The routine session approved adding a barrier for the high school and noted a fire board president received a proposal from New Eleven Vat Co to extend steam and provide additional fire protection for residents.
Stratford Girl Scouts will attend a pageant at Elizabeth Park at 2 30 this afternoon. Ayerseria invitation has been extended to Lae Stenetard and the girls will be met by Mrs Richard Worwell and others. A special interview with Vernon Yen plelon Swhoe will be conducted to discuss duties of office as the girls study for their citizen crest. The group will travel to the pageant by coach and participate in the event hosted by the Vogue Ward Representatives.
Milford May 17 Special to The Telegram notice announces the marriage of Miss Anna Paige daughter of Mr and Mrs Harque Paige. The couple wed at St Shuyreit in Bridgeport and will reside at the bride’s parents home.
Tarveford May 17 The conference of retail merchants leaders proposes state vehicle tax reform through a unified revenue approach. Key participants include Charing McWalhter of New vice president, Derby officials, and Derby’s CL AL Nook. The committee urges automaker alignment with a centralized taxing agency and coordinated vehicle administration policies.
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