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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1924

Page

13

Combs Thibault Wedding Planned at St Anthony’s

Miss Agnea Thibault of 114 Linwood Avenue will wed George Mortimer MacComb at St Anthony’s Church Thursday at 9 o’clock. Rev Massicotte will celebrate. Attending will be Miss Ida Tetrault, Miss Rose Houte, Mrs Prendergast. Best man William McCombs and matron of honor Mrs Callephan. Green and white decor planned for home reception after ceremony.

Agnea. Bt. Thibault Marie Phibault Linwood Aven George Mortimer MacConths Mre William Ht. C Thomas Calla—phan Jamaica L. J Watrom William McComba Heather Limwood Avenue Wy 1 Nichole Campiny Mr. M Abby and Mmetumbs

Judge Walsh Sails On Short Sea Trip For Rest

Judge John J. Walsh of the Court of Common Pleas sails for Bermuda this morning for a rest after weeks at home recovering from the incident in which he helped rescue a party of two near Norwalk. He is expected to resume hearings offshore next week.

Judge Walsh John J. Walsh The Court of Common Pic Bermuda

Giggling and Laughter in Children Explored

An article contrasts giggling as a group, vacuity, and social misdirection with laughter as a healthy, individual expression. It urges directing children to work tasks to curb giggles while preserving voluntary laughter as a sign of gentleness, kindness, and vitality.

Tefr Bageound Hut Gregline Herve Betty Ellen Veter Janure Billy George

Florian Re-elected President Of Bridgeport Bible Class

W C Florian of 1708 North Avenue was re elected president of the Everymans Bible class of Bridgeport at a First Baptist church meeting. Since last September the class held 37 sessions with 6656 total attendance, an average of 180. Other officers elected include Vice President H L Van Iderstein second Vice President Merwin third Vice President EH A Lindsay Secretary H A Davis Assistant Secretary H Laasen Treasurer EH H Davis.

W. C. Florian North Avenue Everyman's Bible Class Bridgeport First Baptist Church H. L. van Iderstein Merwin EH. A.lindsay H. A. Davis H. Laasen EH. H. Davis

Local Socials Fill Park Avenue Temple Vestry Tonight

The Kwan Loma club meets in the vestry rooms at Park Avenue Temple this evening with all members urged to attend. Fidelity Sewing Circle gathers at 828 Broad Street Thursday at 2 30. A note lists multiple residents and gatherings including an informal dance by the HH club at Wisona and a whist and pinochle party at 846 Farewell Avenue hosted by Daughters of Liberty.

Kwan Loma Club Park Avenue Temple Sherman FB. Whiting Park Avenue Bridgeport Los Angeles San Francisco Grand Canyon Calanthe Temple Florence Pythian Siste Nelan F. G. Entom Fairare Eaton George Tatele Philadelphia Ray Whelan Ray Shea Wisona Lina Mitchell North Avenue Hsen TIS Yonuune Viattie Howard Re Wale Daughters of Liberty Fareweld Avenue Ass J. Muhs

Benefit Concert at United Church in Bridgeport Tonight

Bridgeport residents are invited to a benefit concert at the United Church tonight featuring Abraham Huitosch. The program includes selections such as Senta in Lo imajer and Andante from a symphony, with varied instrumental pieces likely to appeal to a broad audience for the Lind Peoples Welfare League.

Bridgeport Abraham Huitosch United Church Lind Peoples Wellfare League Senta Dlobpew

Bliven to Address Rotary Club Today

Darr mo will be the speaker at this month’s Rotary club luncheon. His topic will be Tiven’s talk, likely a discussion on a home project. He is a new member of the Rotary group and Bridgeport Rotary club invited Milford Notary to join the event.

Darr Mo Manus Tiven Hotary Bridgeport Rotary Club Milford

Unique Toy Symphony Concert At Holden Memorial Hall

A toy symphony concert given by Bethany and Olivet church Sunday schools featured readings and solos. Prof Hutzel directed Loy symphony. Traydo's opening number, Lilinn Jiunte and Ruth Kline performances followed, with Garry Treadwell's "the family journal" act. Romberg's Symphony closed a novel program by rich instrument lineup.

Toy Symphony Holden Memorial Hall Bethany and Olivet J. Henry Hutzel Traydo Lilinn Ruth Kline Helen Kline Marion Russell Garry Treadwell Romberg Symphony Lilian Hawle Winthrop Davis Fevine Berg Tgale Thorsten W

Miss M Elroy Engaged to Wed Paul H Beck

Mrs del McElroy of field read announced the engagement to Paul H Beck. The couple’s families gather at the MecElroy home for an evening club meeting. Guests include Albert Chori Henry Cunningham and several McElroy relatives among others.

M’elroy Paul H. Beck del McElroy Field Read Dan Cecelia Paul Jatusarence Street MecElroy Albert Chori Henrying Angelus Cunninghan Mr Kagan Henry Gronberg Everett McBride Mildred Pastine Catherine Russel Plagence Hicharids Dorothea McElroy

Births and marriages listed in Vital Statistics note

Births record several new babies with parent names and addresses including Joseph and Anna Bleuth, 1196 Southth avenue, a daughter and May Sozia and Maria Adams, May 15 born at Kramer and Geltblatt residences. Marriage licenses list Jaggers Borgognone and Mary Scapellato, and others with listed ages and street addresses.

Joseph Anna Bleuth Thomas Jenmare Labaine Sorth Avenue May Sozia Maria Deen Adams May Joseph Ida Kramer McKinley Street Bay William Florence Cube Harmony Herman and Carrie Geltblatt Herkimer Street Jaggers Borgognone Uved

70ST Grad Student Wins Chemical Prize

Miss Ruth Malay, a graduate student at the high school, is among the first six prize winners in an American Chemical Society essay contest, winning £20 in gold. Malay submitted an essay from Ridgeport, in a contest funded by Mr and Mrs Brands P Garvan in memory of their daughter Patrick Garvan.

Ruth Malay American Chemical Society Mallay Ryridgeport Brands P. Garvan Patrick Garvan

Connecticut Industries Rise Through Chemistry From Farms to Factories

The Industries and Resources of Connecticut outlines how chemistry transformed the state from an agricultural area with limited farming prospects into a leading manufacturing hub. It explains reclaiming wasted land and barren resources, highlighting the shift to industrial strength driven by chemical advances.

Connecticut

Soldier of Fortune Addresses Plant Employes at High School

Iain Irving May known as a soldier of fortune addressed 1,200 plant employees in the High school auditorium. Captain O Hay delivered a humorous talk recounting voyages and incidents from the era of sealing ships around 1890. Novelist Jack Ondom spoke about Heeruse Wap and his book Vis Ser Walt, while a graphic account of Cuba in 1888 was shared. A Manufacturers chorus provided musical interludes.

Captain O'Hay Jack Ondom Heeruise Gpeakey Iso Cuba Richard Harding

Rory O'Connor Council Acts At Madison Square Gerdy

Rory OConnor council votes to elect delegates for the national convention to be held in Madison Square Garden New York on June 14 and 15. Arrangements are made to raise the chew quota in support of the Irieh actions. After business, an old fashioned whist and party will follow.

Rory O'Connor Madison Square New York

New Frocks Arrive With Exclusive Summer Fashions

Elegant crepe de chine frocks in green powder blue peach and white arrive. White frocks feature vivid color trimming and attached scarfs with the slogan A scarf for every costume. See these dresses advertised as forecasts of exclusive summer styles priced at 35 dollars and 29.50 to 35 on the second floor.

Irene Castle Frocks Radiant with Color

Fashion note on Irene Castle dresses featuring white foundation fabrics with vivid embroidery and hand stenciling. Styles include georgette combinations and striped collar effects with matching scarfs, priced at 49.50 and offered in sizes 34 to 40.

Summer Voices and Decoration Day Goods in a City Store

A catalog-style notice features women’s gowns on the second floor described as becoming for large women with embroidery details and colors including green grey tan orchid and white priced at 22.50. Decoration Day flags and bunting in wool and assorted sizes priced 3 to 14 dollars. Children’s cotton sizes 8 by 43 inches with 10 cents. Third and fourth floors list artistic designs and perch furniture priced around 2.25.

Decorative Flower Baskets for Summer Porches

Ornamental hanging baskets described for pussies ferns and other plants in a green lanice octagonal frame. Large size with conch and rack for hanging, 25 ct basement. Encourages graves to be sinew nh with summer flowers and features artistic vases and grey stone pottery on the main floor.

Fragmented Notes From Beach Gathering and Public Health Talk

A long garbled excerpt recalls a beach outing, a fair Acres area, and talks of veterans and a colonial male act. Mentions Mrs Kam ering's studio in Liberty building and a health promotion emphasis. References to meals, dinner, and household routines appear amid distorted text.

Luis Nowland Road Amerikan Mardnary Fairfield Paul Detinson Danvers Kam~eriing Atudio Liberty Building Joan Teode

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