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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1924

Page

13

Grand St wedding at Holy Rosary Church follows reception

Miss Matilda D Agostino and John A Lanes marry at Holy Rosary Church this morning. Attendants wear pastel gowns. flower girls and ring bearer present. A reception at the M WW A auditorium precedes a honeymoon trip. They will reside at 7% Cleveland avenues.

Matilda, D'Agostino Gregory D'Agostino John A. Lanes Anthony Lanes Madison Avenue Holy Rosary Church Father Sullivan Anna’ Lanes Celia D'Agostino Grace Pilgeste Mary Lanese Anna Noble New York City Marion Nichels Wleaner Lanes Tidward Nucel Brooklyn Mr. Lanes Thomas Minnott AL Jaquinte Michael Minnott Sylvester Lanes Bud Vecchione M. WW. A Cleveland Avenues

Farce Comedy at Church Sale Tonight and Tomorrow

The Black Rock Congregational dramatic club presents The Little Clodhopper a three act farce in Woodruff Memorial hall under Mr and Mrs Joseph Peabody. Cast includes Grace Brantmeyer Mamie Magowan Adele Prevot Anna Brantmeyer Arnold Borgman Hugo Aust Herman Pardon. Bazaar booths feature tea cream tea room merchandise dolls fancy work aprons grab bag with various volunteers managing each booth.

Dramatic Club Black Rock Congregational Church Woodruff Memorial Hall Joseph Peabody Grace Brantmeyer Mamie Magowan Adele Prevot Anna Brantmey Arnold Borgman Hugo Aust Herman Pardon Nelson Harrison Jean Higgs William Magowan George Valentine Harriet Carley Wiliam Kimmerlin Dorothy Beatrice Cate The Ladies' Guild Toad Robert Mathewson Fred Brittin Charles Noren Elizabeth Roberts

Hostess Miss Eunice Emmons Hosts Wo Ho Lo Club Party

Miss Eunice Emmons of Noble avenue, treasurer of the Wo Ho Lo Club, acted as hostess for a club party. The home was prettily decorated, dancing and supper accompanied the event. Guests included M Grace Franklin, Christine Bierce, Kathleen Cody, Ja Straley, Barbara Cody, Lulan Franklin, Millicent Bede, Lester Taylor, Adolf Brandt, Ward Redding, Francian Woods, Clarence Misher, Gerald Priefer, Mrs Franklin, and others.

Eunice Emmons Noble Avenue Ankly James M. Grace Franklin Christine Bierce Kathleen Cody Misa Ja Straley Barbara Cody Lulan Franklin Millicent Bede Lester Taylor Adolf Brandt Brea . Thorne Ward Redding Francian Woods Clarence Misher Gerald Priefer J. Jranklin Kimmons Mel. R. Fedding Hdna-Emrons

Spirit of Chivalry Scout Pageant Opens in St Augustine Hall

Audrea Sibley leads a Scout pageant titled The Spirit of Chivalry in the Bridgeport council of Girl Scouts at St. Augustine's School Hall Saturday at 2:30 PM. Cast includes troops from Goldenrod and Southport with Dorothy Lyon directing and a chorus led by Mrs C C Marshall. Twenty nine girls will receive Second Class merit badges and 29 stars for attendance. badges include Sailor, Flotter Finder, Canner, Scholar, Bird Hunter, Pioneer, Rock Tapper, Swimmer, Tree Under, and Home Service.

Bridgeport Council of Girl Scents St. Augustine's Achuol Hall Andrea, Sibley Goldenrod Southport Phyllis Tomlinson Misa Rock Misa Genevieve Crehan Misa Dorothy Lyon C. C. Marshall Tree Onder Home Service

Russian Tea Set by International Institute Girls Club

The first meeting of the International girls club will be held this evening at the Y W C A on Golden Hill street directed by Migs Rosina EE Gillette Italian secretary. A Russian Tea will be given at the Institute Saturday evening at 7 30 oclock by the new Russian club Teremok organized by Missa Pospelova Russian secretary. A musical program is planned.

Migs Rosina EE. Gillette International Institute of the Wic. A International Girls’ Club Golden Hil Street Missa Pospelova Teremok

Dated reminiscences mix with shop talk and dances

The letter recounts late night election relief and reflections on money, small coins, and trust company friendships. Harold’s flirtation with rugs and business prospects blends with a critique of customer service. A laundry tour and bakery scenes highlight community institutions, ending with Stratifeld Hotel dance plans and a hostess named Ruth Topping Beers.

An Tha Crawford Taundry Evary White Rose Borel and Stevens Welly Street Housatonic Avenue Toayes Harold Stratfield Hotel Stratheld Ruth Topping Joe

Charitable Society Re Elects Officers For Coming Year

Bridgeport Ladies Charitable Society re elected Mrs Jank T Staples as president at the annual meeting held at her Brooklawn avenue home yesterday afternoon. New board members include Mrs Walter B Lashar treasurer Frederick A Strong and Mrs C G Worthen and Miss Elizabeth Titer to the board. The advisory board features General Henry A Bishop Frank T Staples and Walter B Lashar.

Jank T. Staples Bridgeport Ladies' Charitable Society Charles H. Armstrong Morria Beardsley Fairchild Ma Titen Jarome Orcutt Frank ‘J. Staples George Som Frederic: A. Strong John Whitney Heniy A. Bishop Frank T. Staples Walter B. Lashar

Social and club notices fill Bridgeport pages

Miss Marie Dunworth of Dayton and Miss Evelyn Blanck of Chicago visit Mr and Mrs Raymond Parks of Noble Avenue for several days in May. Talks and entertainments include Girl Scout event at the W CA, a radio election night party at Sunnie-nalme Fairfield, and plays by the Washington Park BE church dramatic club. Birth of a son to Mr and Mrs C F Hitchcock of Canaan is announced. Guests include Mr and Mrs Robert Woodmont of Jersey City. Major events cover weekly card parties by American Legion Auxiliary and Betsy Ross Connall sons and daughters of liberty, plus St Marys church card parties and dances. Current Events at Golden Hill YWCA features Rev Ernest Craft and book review by Miss Lucy Curtiss. Several meetings of clubs, churches, and auxiliaries occur with social hours and raffles. Postponement notices adjust schedule for St Andrews mission card party.

Raymond Parks Noble Avenue Marie Dunworth Dayton Oho Evelyn Blanck Chicago Jack Smith New London Thomas BE. D. Smith Clinton Planneg Liudies' Auxiliary of the American Legion Legion Golden Hill Street Betsy Ross Connall Sons and Daughters of Liberty Frank B. Gray Main Street Golden Hill Y W. C Eriest_ J. Craft Lucy Curtiss Edna Ford Ber Charles’ B. Lews

Franks Case Prosecutor Leads in Cook County Race

Chicago unofficial returns from 2,186 of 2,333 precincts show Robert Grove, Cook County state's attorney and Leopold Loeb prosecutor, ahead by more than 200,000 votes over Michael Igoe. Independent Hope Thompson trails with 43,424 votes.

Chicago Robert ©. Grove Cook County Leopold Loeb Michael Igoe Hope Thompson

Three Candidates Report Expenses in City Campaign

Three candidates filed expense reports with Town Clerk Joseph P. Wirler yesterday. Howard McCabe, Democratic candidate for selectman, spent $5 but lost by seven votes. William Cannon, Republican aldermanic nominee in the Renaud district, defeated William F. English 1102 to 99 and spent $8.50. George Rosenbeck, Socialist candidate for alderman in the Seventh District, received nothing and spent nothing.

Joseph PF Howard McCabe Fnr Seank Willam Cannon Renaud Willam IF George Rosenbeck Ile

Engineers Club 10 Hear W N McNab At Meeting Tonight

Commander Alexander McNab retired member of the Institute of Marine Engineers will be among speakers at the Fingineers' club meeting in the Stratfield hotel tonight at 3 o'clock. His talk titled Sale Control by Propeller Steam Propulsion covers naval vessel navigation innovations. Samuel P. Senior of the Aridzeport Hydraulic company will discuss The New Maston Dam as a preliminary to Education weeks. Dr. Russell, introduced by 22 Riveret Coortright, surveys European education including Siberia and Bulgaria and contrasts with American opportunities, urging practical education.

Alexander McNab Rny Institute of Marine Engineers London Fingineers’ Club Stratfield Hotel McNab Samuel P. Senior Aridzeport “Hydraulic » Company Jay Dr. Russell Eiveret Coortright Europe Sberia Bulgaria

Teachers Hear Education Talk by Dr. W Russell

Dr Willam Russell of the Teacher's College at Columbia University spoke before public school and high school teachers in B Hy auditorium. The talk centered on modern methods and aims in education and urged renewed focus on learning foundations and student engagement.

Dr. Willam Russell Teacher's College Columbia University Publi Schools B. Hy & Audirartu

Pretty Shower Honoring Miss Lillian Hackett

A shower at 52 Brooks Street hosted by Mrs. Joseph F. Mankett honored Miss Lillian Hackett before her upcoming marriage to HT. M. Bridgewater. Dancing and luncheon followed with guests including Miss Winifred Baker and many Hackett and Baker family members.

Lillian Hackett Joseph F. Mankett Brooks Street Winifred Baker Edda Hackett Nancy Fepque

Easton Church Dinner Tonight at Grange Hall

Easton Center town notes a chicken pie supper hosted by the Ladies Aid Society of the Congregational church. Serving 6 to 8 with cake table grab bag and candy booth. If bad weather the event moves to Friday night. Also notes Weekly savings drive by school pupils and visits from Robion Botsford and Ida Tarbell.

Easton Grange Hall Easton Center Ladies’ Afa Society Congregational Church

Carter's Knit Underwear Ad Promises Safe Warmth For Babies

Carter's Mothers state their littlest ones stay warm and protected in Carter's undergarments made from silk, cotton, or wool. Silk and wool vests in sizes 2 3 4 priced at 1.50 with soft silk and wool infant vests at 2.50 for sizes 2 and 3. Cotton and wool vests, single or double breasted cross over style, all sizes 1. Second floor.

Hand Woven Scarfs by War Veterans on Display

Striped and plaid scarfs woven by disabled soldiers using special looms. Left handed looms aid men with one arm, paid daily wages. Scarfs sold on the main floor for 3.25 dollars, ideal gifts for Christmas. a charitable crafts item boosting veteran employment.

Revival Meetings at West Side Methodist Church This Week

Rev Henry McCallum conducts revival meetings at West Side Methodist Church on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday evenings this week. The Ladies Aid Society will serve supper on Thursday evening after the service. Atlantic City events reportedly include al' Granga next week.

al’ Granga Atlantic City Henry McCallum West Side Methodist Church Ladies’ Aid Society

Marmola Tablets Claim Easy Weight Loss Regardless of Diet

A vintage advertisement touts Marmola Tablets as a simple path to slimness without starvation or hard exercise. It promises normal weight by taking one dollar boxes daily, urging readers to purchase from any druggist or mail order to Marmola Co. Detroit Michigan.

Usle Marmola Marmota Co General Motors Widg Detroit Mich

Patou Flares Featured in Madelon Modes

New Madelon styles highlight Patou flares with black satin gowns, gold embroidery, lace inserts, georgette dinner gowns, flowing drapery, and striking overskirt models. Priced at $39.50. See these on the Second floor.

Georgette

Decorating Made Easy Publication Ad

A new home beautifying publication offers tips on decorative draperies slip covers and artistic hangings. It promises invaluable assistance for decorating the home and is priced at 15 cents with location noted on the third floor.

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Rosary Church Miss Eunice Emmons Audrea Sibley Y. W Natalie Evelyrne Mnet Aleskant Hom D. M. Read Company Horace Mervin Bridgeport Trust Company Bridgeport ‘Trust Company G. W. Fairchild & Sons Inc. Jewelers—Opticians—Stationers Main Chiye Charitable Society Annie Burr Jennings Sunnie-nalme Wairfield Alice Waller Acers’ Association Washington Park Womert Cee C. F., Hitchcock Canaan Cornish Frank, Jr Hitchcock Misa Agnes Sarrigan Tranistan Agene St. Mary's Church Ann Street St. Mary's School Pembroke and Steuben Streets Benefit of St. Andrews L. F. Piper Rowsley Street Mosaic’ Club Aliee Sherman Rusling Place Howard Speer Sidney [Lawley George Beardsley George TB. Somers Reguiae Bridgeport Orphan Asylum Filsworth Street Paul Ricker Ladies' Aid German Baptist Church Boston Avenue Wotmaan Wast S Charles HH. Bonestec State Armory Minnie A. Flynn Willimantic Connecticut Trinity Church Washington Avenue Fourth District Republican Women's Club Colarano Avenue State Street D. C Fairfield Avenue Otiss Vallatey Franks Engineers Club 10 W. Russell Tale Uwack Tina Farioly Sport Fill School Austin Botsford Watertown J. Arthur Sherwood Ida Tarbell New York Che Dr) Read Co Coutouriers Reed Carter Washington Park Methodist Church Jean Patou Paris Leonora Hughes Mary Pickford Dolly Sisters America France
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