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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1922

Page

13

Thirty Five Piece Orchestra Gives Churgh Concert

A large Laurel Avenue audience braved weather for a People's Church event by the church recreation committee. No admission. silver collection to fund a memorial center for youth. Miss Jennie Downing chaired, with Miss Eugenia Phillips arranging. Florency Davidson read. Mrs. Frederick R. Fish soloed. J. Lavey accompanied. A 35 piece orchestra directed by Professor Vaughn performed Romeo and Juliet and other works.

People’s Church Laurel Avenue Jennie Downing Eugenia Phimlp Florency Davidson George Willie Frederick BR. Fish Southport J. Lavey People's Fresbyterian Church Vaughn Gounod Hansen Pere Pela Amour Benoist Vieuxtemps Musin Louis Goodan Perck Field Charles Ferton Anthony Salemon Marlon Bayliss Esther Koplowitz Frances O'Nmelia Lewis Shapiro Bor Horn Clifford Heden Nicholas Corbelli Patsy Masone John Soldi Harold Waldman Julius Smith Joseph Licamelli Leste Spaner James Hanley Ralph Kantrowicz Sidney Beck Arthur Daley Iving Shapiro David Engleman Robert Pride Loring Litchfield John Morris Harold Harpin Waldo Eddy Nathan Goodan Leslie Vaughn

Like Clouds Across A Summer Sky

An old advertisement touts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for women's illnesses and nervous collapse. It claims the product has helped many women “come back” over nearly fifty years and uses dramatic weather imagery to stress relief and recovery.

Lydia B. Pinkham

15000 Poppies Sold in Early Drive Effort

Bridgeport volunteers report 15000 poppies sold in the first days of the drive to support veterans. Workers including Miss Dorothy Soule and Mrs E Heuerling assist at headquarters as officials note high demand and expanded supply for Decoration Day. The Barry W Congdon American Legion team aims to keep the pace with five days remaining.

Poppy Drive Dorothy M. Soule E. Heuerling Selma R. Schwartz Jay ‘A. Smith Muriel Schwartz E. R. Stratton R. Spellman Frank D'Amico Barry W. Congdon Ameri Addi J Ers Bridgeport

Vital Statistics Births and Marriages Recap

Birth notices show Salvatore and Liberata Pisacreta a daughter May 4 at avenue. Anna Kean at Noble avenue a daughter May 23. Kenneth B Wilson and Edith Wilson 300 Mountain Grove Street a son May 23. Andrew O Malley 234 Norman Street three daughters May 21. Timothy Sullivan 835 Benham Avenue a daughter May 22. Robert and Mabelmith 1225 Norman Street a daughter May 22. Marriages list Ernest Anteot 130 W ar Street and Rosa Gaboury Lat 2 Avenue, Lyman Pope Derby and Black House 308 East Avenue. Bee note about geraniums and coffee in plant pots.

Anna Kean Noble Avenue Kenneth B Edith Wilson Mountain Grove Sreet O Son Andrew Jean Anna O'Malley Norman Atract Timothy J Mary Sullivan Benham Avenue Robert and Mabelmith Norman Street Ernest F. Anteot Oan Street Rosa Gaboury Lep Avenue Lyman Pope Derby Black House East Avenue

Barnum School Presents Fairy Play Tonight

Barnum school pupils stage a musical play Aid Summer Eve tonight with Maria Caseria in a leading role. The performance features Esther Doswell as coach and Ming Grace C Laing directing the orchestra and Girls Glee Club. Proceeds fund the school orchestra.

Barnum School Maria Caseria Agine Marla Leonard Raserla Park Street Esther Doswell But

Artima Club Holds First Meeting at Algonquin Club

The Artima Ci held its inaugural gathering at the Algonquin Club last night after a dinner. Speakers included Frederick Far sons Michael Kane Henry Mc Gloughlin William Redfeld Harvey Gish H B Jiams Irrederick Tordott and Dr Rudolph Stuws vie addressing club probe.

Artima. Ci Algonquin Club Club Frederick Farsons Michael Kane Henry McGloughlin William Redfeld Harvey Gish H. B. Jiams Irrederick Tordott Rudolph Stuwsvie

Calhoun Wheeler Wedding Set for June 15 at local church

Calhoun and Wheeler families announce the marriage of Doris Stoinette Wheeler to Pall Clarks Calhoun. The ceremony will be Thursday June 15 at 7 oclock at Johns Episcipal church. Doris a Rosemary Hall Greenwich graduate and student at Vassar college is active in Service club and league. Calhoun a Williams college graduate and lawyer with Marsh Stoddard Day firm serves as president of the Do lica SGarge.

Patveblld Wheeler Doris Stoinette Wheeler Palle Clarks Calhoun John's Epiacapal Miss Wheeler Rosemary Hall Greenwich Vasse League Calhoun Wilkiams College Marsh, Stoddard Ard Day Oly

Local society and club notices blend with library update

Thursday gatherings at River Street Brooklawn Club feature courting rumors and committee rosters. Fairfield Memorial Library reopens after polio closure with summer hours 9 am to 6 pm and 7 to 9 pm. Overdue rocks return requested. Black Rock alumni host Farm giveaway at Black Rock tonight with a listed committee. Twelfth District Democratic Women’s club meeting postponed to June. Practical Psychology talk by Mrs Burham and Mrs Erhard at Greens Farms. Mary Bearsley Society of Wil entertains at 1 pm. Sixth District Republican Women’s Club to hold a food sale at O Neill’s North Main. Rev Hal T Kearns and Mrs Hattie Wendel among travelers for Mass visit. China Painting class at YWCA exhibit tonight and tomorrow. Trained Attendant class grad exercises noted.

Sixth District Republian Woman's Club O'Neil North Main Street St. Vincent's Hospital Hattie Wendel Catherine Risley Bargen Hal T. Kearns First Universalis Fairfied Avenue Melrose Mass

Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs Anna Rourke

A birthday gathering honored Mrs Anna C Rourke of 87 Nelson Terrace with apple blossom decorations and music. Guests included Mr and Mrs Thomas Murphy, Mrs Elizabeth Hammond, Mr and Mrs Walters, Mr and Mrs John Kirk, Mr Harold Peck, Mrs Mabel Ryan, Mr and Mrs Anton Zimrmoy, Mr Campbell, and others from Scandy tric, who presented a lamp.

Anna C. Rourke Nelson Terrace Racenty Tae Jooso Rourke Thosa Thomas Murphy Ellsibet Hammond Meckel Walters John Kirk Harold Peck Mabel Ryan Anton Zimrmoy~man Ror Campbell Tionis Walters Clifford Ryan Rainmond Ryan Elmer Sharp

Footwear and silverware highlights in Jubilee Year catalog

Warm weather brings new footwear styles with Kayser Italian silks and various full fashioned stockings priced from 1.75 to 3.00 a pair. White stockings pair with black shoes for a stylish contrast. Jubilee Year marks Rogers Brothers silver plated ware sets and individual pieces priced from 1.25 to 10.40, featured on the main floor front.

Kayser Holyoke McCallum Rogers Brothers

You are Invited Muffins and cupcakes browning in view

A description of an inviting scene shows an oven behind glass browning muffins and cupcakes while a boiler cooks steak chops bacon and sausage in a basement furnishing store.

Toilet Cakes and Talcums for Travel Use

An ad promotes Kerozone cake cream lotion and powder for sun protection, skin comfort after shaving, and convenient handbag use in flesh white and brunette shades at $1.00 a cake. Also advertised are Houbigant and Coty talcums in assorted scents and colors priced from 95 cents to $1.25, with items on the main floor display.

Poets is a comb just ight for bobbed flat item

Totes Section A Vacuum Washer advertised as a heavy tin implement with a long wooden handle. It claims to easily remove dirt from heavily soiled clothes and blankets. Priced at 1.25 dollars.

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