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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1923
Page
11
David Beach of Seaside Park announced urgent plans to wed Miss Mary Bevins in Cleveland but the ceremony never occurred. Memorial service at Seaside Park confirmed no wedding. Beach could not be reached and may suspend plans to pursue a presidential bid in 123 and tax abolition.
The account notes palm and flower branches used in a Sunday ceremony, carried after being fumed with frankincense. Henry VIII banned palm bearing as a ceremony post Reformation, yet the practice persisted from Spain though less esteemed than flowers in public opinion.
A damaged OCR fragment notes a belt worn with stripes on a ship’s equipment. It mentions trl and dashing but lacks full context or clear actions. Remaining readable terms suggest an equipment description rather than a report of events or outcomes.
Miss Mildred J tibbert daughter of Mr and Mrs J A Grokemt of 110 Pequonnock Street became the bride of Harry A Cartwright son of D A Cartwright of Stamford yesterday at 8 o clock in Rosen-Maguese church. The bride wore white crepe de chine with a jeghorn hat trimmed with lilacs. A banquet bouquet of bride roses and lily of the valley was carried. The groom presented a pearl pin to the bride. Mrs E L Aaniew sister of the bride acted as maid of honor in a frock of silver serge and carried a bouquet of sweet peas. A wid Mog vreaifaxt served as the bride home following the ceremony and many relatives attended.
Rev. Francis A. Kelley the First National Chaplain of the American Legion will headline the Flag Day event at Bridgeport lodge Elks and High School auditorium. Father Celix, a veteran war chaplain with notable bravery, will deliver the patriotic address favored by local and allied governments.
The piece recounts a Stratford dinner event tied to an Advertising Club gathering at the Stratfield. Guests describe prizes including a six-person dinner at Hayes Market, an oriental handwork gift, a Chinese handbag, and other items. Harold and the writer attend, noting menus and the chance to win.
A stream of local social items notes engagements and weddings among Brooklawn families and friends. Mrs E Jennings announces the birth of a daughter Katharine Mes Jennings. Miss Betty Black hosts a shower with over 50 guests. Miss Lily Lincoln sails to England with parents to escort at New York. Mr and Mrs James Holmes announce daughter Alle to printer Awlerson of Paradion Green. Rev Duggan presides at a May 24 ceremony. Guests attend Atlantic City trips and local parties celebrate fifth birthdays and social gatherings. East Prussia headlines briefly about soldiers and a naval theater note. A fashion snippet highlights silk foulard and summer wear with pocket details and belt trimming.
Dr. Oldfield, a London physician and author, contends women are responsible for half of the world’s woes. He criticizes women’s role in art and public life, arguing men are superior in achievement and leadership. He cites historical records and laments women’s supposed uncreativity and dependence on male printing and influence.
In a disrupted report the French order revoking policy is noted as revoked on May 1. Italian school pupils face compulsory foreign language study with Maglisy and Taraped Tucbans listed among options. The text mentions white attire and fur details, implying a debate over school dress and race-related symbolism.
Obituary notes a man with ties to Wilbraham Massachusetts and Stealfalit, buried at Cajun cemetery. Mentions TD Keyes, Mrs Jatin L Towler, and several relatives including spouses, children, and siblings. funeral services planned at a church near Springfield and at a German cemetery with burial in Park cemetery.
The gymnasium class of liver Congregational church held its annual exhibition in Holden Hall under Helen Chirk’s leadership for two years. Clark received a fellowship pin for hard work during the goat season, with games and folk dancing by senior and junior groups.
Flower show at Brooklawn Country Club highlights a June schedule with golf and tennis as main events. The month includes a table luncheon, a dance, a vase-dare, and a spring flower show on Saturday June 34 at 3 o clock with prizes awarded to numerous members.
Miss Mary E Lovely, a student at the Brifgeper fish av, achieved unusual distinction in penmanship earning American Penmax certificate and teachers diploma. She has received nine training diplomas and certificates and, after drills and exercises, was awarded a teacher's diploma, a first for a high school student. A note on pattern trimming and fashion accessories follows, mentioning Ostelch headers and trimmed frocks in decorative styles.
A damaged society notice advertises sending a pattern by mail for Va cents, with return instructions and a contact phone for delays. The readable text mentions a name and address request and urges recipients to respond or be contacted if the patters is not received within two days.
Dormance of Mr. Bin passes by a curious three night engagement by Newark Theatre League members. The play centers on absent minded Mr. Pitas with Bertram Ainsworth and others in lead roles at the barn on West Avenue tonight. Members only, with further shows planned for tomorrow and Saturday.
St Paul Minn resident Martha Hooker recounts relief from the change of life with Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad urges women forty five to fifty five experiencing nervousness irritability and hot flashes to use the remedy, noting its herbal roots and lack of narcotics plus a free text booklet from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Massachusetts.
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