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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1925
Page
15
Lucille McVey Drew wife of actor Sidney Drew and screen partner in popular comedies died suddenly at 35 in Los Angeles. They rose to fame together on the Vitagraph lot and later she wrote several films featuring their collaboration. Survived by a sister and two brothers. Funeral plans not set.
Mrs Elmer H Havens and Mrs Nathaniel Worthen have been appointed majors in the individual division of Community Chest Workers under the leadership of George Woods. Both women began directing the workers last year. Other majors in the division include G Gresham Griggs and F Coville.
Five year old Eleanor Tlammerte daughter of Mr and Mrs William Tlammerte of 1203 Stratford Avenue won two weeks at Hallowe'en party and a trophy at the Ritz in the same evening. She is described as a talented dancer and has appeared at several amateur entertainments in the Twelfth District Democratic club.
The 22nd annual meeting of the Beldseport Ladies Charitable Society re elected all officers. New slate for the coming year includes Mrs Richard T Staples as president Mrs Lashar as vice president Mrs Frederick Strong treasurer Mrs C Nathaniel Worthen recording secretary and Mrs William Morrison corresponding secretary. Members and guests were hosted for dinner after the business session.
Judge Henry F. Atwood president of the Constitution Anniversary association of Chicago will address the Mary Silliman chapter D A R at the Stratfield hotel sun parlor Monday afternoon May 9 at 2 30. Mrs George T Hatheway will preside. The program marks the 138th anniversary of the Constitution signing with piano and cello pieces by Rhey Garrison and John Paturzsi.
A vintage ad touts Jelke Good Luck Margarine as an energy food for children. It promotes three fats beef pork and full cream milk in a spread for bread, claiming better flavor and nourishment, urging buyers to try and buy a pound from their dealer.
Readable fragments list numerous grocery chains and locations including Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co Logan Brothers and Davey Brothers stores in Stratford Milford Westport Long Hill and other towns. Addresses include Post Road Main Street Bridgeport Avenue and North Avenue among others with references to Bedell Bruce Avenue Harnum Avenue and 2430 Main Street.
Over 100 business men attended the Shellon Chamber of Commerce monthly meeting at the Methodist church with a supper provided by the church auxiliary. A program followed, featuring Neil Patersons songs and sketches. Announced future Kiwanis quartet acts for Laurel Helshis Sanitarium benefit include impersonations, a sketch, tenor solos, and piano selections.
The Quota Club held its regular Wednesday luncheon at the Stratfield hotel. Mrs G Morgan presided as president. the secretary Doris Lake read last meeting notes. Membership was opened to Winifred Nicholas, and National HQ announced the June 11 12 1926 convention in Philadelphia. A bridge party at Mrs Morgan's next Tuesday was planned and a winter service program was set, with Lena Knapp Dorothy Grohs Ann Haring Grace Ayres Helen Clarke and Marjorie Grant named to lead. Thanksgiving baskets to needy families were approved.
The fall presentation by the Little Theatre league concluded with a second public performance at the barn on West Avenue. A dress rehearsal was held Monday for league members and friends. The planned three plays by Ridkeaport authors included Madame by Helen Cullinan and The Trembling of a Leat by Lest Whitham. Can You Imagine by David Morehead was withdrawn due to a principal’s illness and replaced by a Meht comedy Sweet and Twenty by Floyd Dell.
Word was received that the Connecticut Valley student conference on world relations planned for Springfield Y M C A college December 4 and 5 will be held instead at Amherst. Representatives from about 20 colleges are expected for discussions of world problems. A smaller conference will also be held at Princeton University.
Vital Statistics reports three births: a son to Joseph and Sophie Macierricino at 34 West Avenue on October 28. a son to Edward and Belia Kasparek at 1039 Howard Avenue on October 29. a son to Joel and Anna Simmon at 84 Holly Street on November 1. a daughter to Join and Mary Hayes on Ruth Street on November 3. Marriages recorded at addresses 1408 Stratford Avenue, George Walton and Mary Wager aged 36 and 39, and Joseph DAngelo aged 33 and Marie Muratore aged 24 of 252 Linen Avenue and 95 Frank Street.
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