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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1925
Page
13
Harrison G Streeter principal of Maplewood school advised the unnamed audience on scenery matters. The fragment hints at a discussion or guidance but provides limited details on the event or outcomes.
Members at a noon Rotary Club meeting heard a speaker promote seeing America first and increasing travel within the continent, arguing Americans should spend dollars at home for a genuine welcome. Another speaker, J Robert O’Brien of the National Security League, challenged the group’s view, exposing socialist rhetoric and disputing anti red arguments.
A morning wedding at Patrick church united Mary Veronica Sheridan and Thomas Douglas Jr. The bride, daughter of Mrs. Mary Sheridan, wore orchid chiffon with silver accessories and carried bride’s roses. The groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. James Douglas. best man was Joseph Robert Douglas. A reception followed at the Sheridan home with a wedding trip planned that evening.
The Civitan club met at Stratfield yesterday noon and voted to back the Chamber of Commerce if a Halloween night civic festival is held as Bridgeport did years ago. Three members were initiated Beeton London Clyde J Oppel and George T Stevens. Delegates Wy man Johnson William Muirhead and Willis Morrell were chosen for the New England convention in Springfield Mass.
Miss Sara Diblin hosted a Halloween themed miscellane ous shower Monday at 240 Black Rock Avenue for Miss Mae Linane who will wed Robert McDonald. Guests included Lucy Dowd and many Linane and Giblin family members. dancing and games accompanied the gift presentation.
In Wilimantonio on October 13 AP reports a missing woman case as Mrs Georgia Johansson wife of Ivan Johansson is believed to have taken her own life after a note says she has gone away and will never return. Neighbors and the husband say she had shown signs of despondency. The couple lived on the William Bourke farm since moving from West Hartford seven years ago.
An advertisement touts Borben Hair as looking wonderful with a tiny tint from Golden Glint Shampoo. The ad emphasizes hair shine and subtle color enhancement.
Miss Anamae McGovern daughter of Mr and Mrs John J McGovern will wed Roger T Connelly Jr son of Mr and Mrs Roger T Connelly at 9 this morning in St Charles church Monsignor Patrick J McGlvney will officiate Miss Lorene Duffy to play wedding music Brides maid Miss Viola M Connelly wears orchid chiffon and carries yellow roses Beat man is William F McGovern Ushers John J McGovern Jr and Hart Connelly Reception at the bride parents home Travel outfits noted for both couples next reside on Connecticut avenue Attendees include Bridgeport High School alumni with Miss McGovern employed as stenographer at Parrott Waring Co and Mr Connelly owner of a Stratford avenue meat shop.
Mrs Louis I Snyder president of the Wednesday Afternoon Musical club opens her Main street Stratford home this afternoon for the annual reception for active and associate members. Officers and the Program committee greet guests. several Bridgeport attendees from the state Daughters of the American Revolution also participate in recent events and meetings.
Federation of Business Girls met Monday night at the Golden Hills. After supper the program included recreation and classes. Friday a food gate will operate at 1154 Main Street from 9 am to 6 pm. On Monday the cafeteria at 269 Golden Hill Street opens with lunch served from 11:30 to 1:30.
Superintendent Carrall KR Reed addressed the Maplewood Parent Teacher Association and the Contact club of Manning Maxwell and Moore, urging parental cooperation with school officials for successful education. The article adds a note about Queen Boadicea as a historic reference.
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