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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1927
Page
17
The ad claims Midol does not affect the menstrual cycle, stops pain in five to seven minutes, and is non narcotic. It targets business girls and mentions a compact aluminum case sold for fifty cents at FE drugstore.
The article outlines declarer strategies in two hands where spades are trump and the queen of clubs is the lead. For No 7, declarer should try three rounds of trumps to expose adverse discards, then diamond finesse and careful ducking to force a 2-2 trump split. misplay by East could yield game. For No 8, win the first trick, draw trumps with Ace and King, then play a small diamond to tempt West into clubs, aiming for a small slam while accounting for inevitable diamond loss.
Miss Florence Marguerite McCann daughter of Mr and Mrs William G McCann of 187 Warwick Avenue Stratford weds Ray E Wheeler son of Mr and Mrs Francis E Wheeler of 80 Freeman Avenue Stratford. The ceremony at Stratford M and E Church was conducted by Rev C W Severence. The bride wore white satin with silver tulle cap and orange blossoms carrying roses and lilies of the valley. Her attendant Miss Louise Baldwin wore changeable rose georgette bouffant.
The couple wore trimmed attire with gold lace and tulle. The bride carried pink roses. Ernest France attended the groom from this city. After the ceremony a reception was held at the bride's home. Mr and Mrs Wheeler left for a wedding trip, destination unknown. They will reside on Freeman Avenue.
A luncheon was held yesterday at the Stratfield hotel for Community Chest drive volunteer workers. A group of Catholic Daughters of America members from the Catholic Charitable bureau organized noon meals for the workers. The serving committee included Mrs. William Anderson, Mrs. Elizabeth Gallagher, and many others. Mrs. W. J. Nichol arranged for ongoing noon service by a group of women.
Four drivers were arrested last evening in the city center for violating parking ordinances. Each freed after paying fines of 143. The arrestees were Edward Bercher of 110 Cowles Street, Peter Madaloni of 62 Cannon Street, Harold B. Mountain of 21 Fountain Street New Haven, and Louis Cavalla of 3150 West 33rd Street New York City.
A testimonial letter from Worcester Massachusetts claims Tanlac cured indigestion and stomach distress after three bottles. The ad touts Tanlac as restoring appetite, vigor, and youth, asserting millions have used the product and offering a bottle for 2 cents a dose.
Amicable adjustments end a year long legal dispute among Ocko family members over an estate valued around 40 000. Plaintiffs Rose Gompar Mary Rehatk claim Mathias Ocko was unduly persuaded by Frances and Helen Ocko. A similar Susan Ocko case previously ruled in Helen and Frances Ocko’s favor.
Funeral services are planned for Timothy McCarthy at Lieberum and Heaphy and at Sacred Heart with burial at St. Michael's. Other obituaries include Almira McKeever, Christina Louise Rohe, Francis Slattery, Emma McMahan, Emma Nobie Hoyt, Frank Biernacki, Rosa Lepone, Charlotte A Ripley, Thomas H Burne, Michael Hacklewicz, and William Fanning with services across Bridgeport Norwalk and surrounding cemeteries.
An old advertisement touts Banderine and Dandeville as methods to neutralize scalp acidity, remove dandruff, and make hair softer with longer waves. It targets women and promises lasting shine and improved manageability with occasional use.
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