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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1920

Page

15

Mayflower Descendants to Take Part in Celebration

Mayflower descendants including Niles von Wettberg and Edward von Wettberg from Elder Brewster line plan a Mayflower tea in Fairfield to raise funds for the Fairfield Library children’s books project. The event features Puritan costumes, cider from a small tap, and addresses by local figures. library services will close for the weekend while decorations and posters support the effort.

Niles von Wettberg Brewster Fairfield Library Nice Edward von Wettberg Myr Mra von Wettberg MayAower Company Mayflower Society Elder Brewster Judge Perry Robert Shackleton Re. R. S. Sitcox Annie Burr Jennings Oliver Gould Jennings Fred Sturges Emma Wakeman William B. Glover Annie Morehouse J. C. Wright Alfred H. Terry Henry C. Sturgess Allen E. Beaman Migg Bessie Child Dutro Plumb Funda Children’s Department Worry Eleanor Louis Merenouae

Woman's Club Discusses LESCO Cleaning Fluid

Members debated using Scott's Cleaning Fluid for white fabrics and delicate garments. One speaker praised its grease and soda removal without odor, while cautions about drying times and potential impacts on fragile items were noted.

Tock! Woman's Club Scott Georgette Shaye

Lincoln School Alumni to Meet in Reunion Night

Lincoln School alumni prepare for their first reunion in the assembly hall with more than 600 invited. Misses McDermott Allen Ol en Hagen Trinder Phoenix Lynch Ward lead a varied program of readings singing and piano numbers before a dance. The alumni union is expected to become a permanent body.

Vince School Mies Ives McDermot Haa Mildred Allen Mira Olen Whelan Esther Hagen Ana Trinder Mise Phoenix Ellen Lynch Mira Marguerite Ward Minerva Pions Maggie Hazel Thompson Evelyn DeLong Mildred Panton Lillian Whiting Deacon Johnson Vera Nicolson Louise Hudson Alumni Association of Lincoln School

Rich and Victoria Locas Wedding Reported

Mrs Jonn streh of 449 Burnell Street announced the marriage of her son Joseph Rich to Victoria Locas of Berkshire Avenue, which occurred last November.

Jonn Streh Burnell Street Jos¢pn Rich Victoria Locas Berkshire Avenue

Nestle Permanent Hair Work Ad Claims Longevity

An advertisement by a New York representative for Nestle Permanent and Har Wave promises unaffecting shampooing and aging effects. It touts specialist services in electrochemical and facial hair work, eyebrow shaping, and long Bridgeport experience. Private procedures offered in a local bank building room with contact details.

Nestle Permanent & Har Nestle New York Bridgeport M. Bellew Elizabeth Fenner Hrocesa Nat Bank

Bridgeport Hebrew Orphans Society Fifth Anniversary Concert

The Bridgeport Hebrew Orphan Society announces its fifth anniversary concert and entertainment Sunday evening October 17 at the Casino. All members and friends are invited to attend.

Bridgeport Hebrew Orphan Socredy Srend

Miss Barker to Be Autumn Bride

Mr and Mrs Ralph Barker of 143 Coleman street announce the wedding of their daughter Misa Hugenia Airtlind Barker to Gilbert Cyrus Morley of Croydon England to be held at the Barker home on Thursday November 4. Only intimate friends and relatives are invited to the ceremony with a small reception at close of the day. The couple have planned a series of entertainments including a dinner dance at Linden ages avenue hosted by Mr and Mrs Dudley Mixes Morris and a list of attendees featuring many local families and friends. Morley is secretary of Canfield Rubber Company and formerly a captain in the Royal Field Artillery who served in France.

Ralph Barker Coleman Street Misa Hugenia Airtlind Barker Gilbert Cyrus Morley Cyrus Morley Croydon England Cloai Mills Barker Thimble Club Morfey Canfield Rubber Company Royal Field Artillery France Dudley Mixes Morris Misa Barker Mr. Morfey Linden Agesnue George Holmes Volace BG. Merwin Jonathan Grout Johny Field Frank C. Hunt D. C. Patterson John BK. Williamson Charles G. Williams Ethel Starling Dorothy Tomlinson Henrietta’ Bishop Emily Benford Robert Morris Milford Waldo Grumman Clarence Foote Frederick Daniel Morgan Paul Blackburn Mr Clayburn George Barker

Personal Notes From Bridgeport Residents Abroad

Local society items list residents returning from Atlantic City and Harwinton Conn, gatherings at lunches and birthdays, engagements, and upcoming weddings. Doctors at a Montreal surgeons convention, Charity ladies meet at Nurse home, and theatre plans in Albany and New York.

International Institute drives relief for Italian earthquake victims

The Tatian Women's council at the International Institute in Ys Wy CG A organized a relief effort led by president Mrs Charles Iovi and treasurer M Michael Omens with secretary Miss Fania Rich and Mr Louis Minera. A united local effort aims to send generous gifts to ease severe postquake conditions in Italy ongoing for several weeks.

Tatian Women’s Council The International Institute Ys Wy Cg, A Italy Charles Lovi Michael Omens Fania Rich Louis Minera Ttal Louis Mainiero Fansie Rich Charles Lidei Michael Romano Italian Women’s Council

Miss Tracey Sails To Bermuda For Two Week Stay

Miss Eileen Tracey visits her parents on Greenard Street before sailing to Bermuda for a two week vacation. Upon return she will work in New York as a registered nurse after graduating Bellevue hospital training school. The social season opens with a Parish House gathering and dancing.

Edith Ginetto Fairfold al- Dury Irlenia Albany Bridgeport Eileen Tracey Frank ‘Tracy

Mirs Price Aids Day Nursery Fund Drive at Read Store

Mrs Price oversaw successful fund collections for Associated Charities yesterday at Howland Dry Goods. An attractive booth featured the Day Nurseries appeal to expand services. Gifts from the Hillside toymaker and Thimbleday members supported nursing and summer programs at local sites.

Seward Price Associated Charities Howland Dry Goods Company Ming Alfred J. Lewis Hillside Omans Read Sylvan Avenue

Industrial Service to Hold Saturday Dances at Barnum Avenue

Industrial Service Centre at 1140 Barnum Avenue announces a Saturday evening dance with a prize novelty foxtrot and live music by Mike Novelly. The event features numerous local ladies including Rose Sabi, Rose McGahay, Lil Mason, Loretta Dutree, Helan Vasinko, Beatrice Lit Io, Anna Pollock, Mae Carrol, Anna Chismack, Bertha Chismach, Anna Caspel, Gertrude McDonca grima, and others as part of a social gathering organized by the committee.

Y. WG Barnum Avenue

Miss Gorman Weds David A Mock in New York

Miss Edna Wildred Gorman daughter of Mrs Atta Gorman of Laurel avenue wed David A Mock of New York City at noon on October 11 at the St Regis hotel New York. The bride wore an imported gown with matching hat and carried an orchid bouquet. Miss Sybil Gorman and Richard Berger of this city attended the ceremony with immediate family present at the reception.

Mne Edna Wildréd Gorman Atta Gorman Laurel Avenue David A. Mock New York City St. Regis Hotel Oridé Misa Sybil Gorman Richard Berger Ana

Six Women Robbed in Chicago Taxicab by Footpads

On October 14 six wives of prominent Chicago manufacturers were robbed in a taxi after a social function. Jewelry valued around 4500 dollars and several hundred dollars in cash were taken, but most of the jewelry, worth over 30000 dollars, was saved by dropping it on the car floor as the assailants boarded. The bandits, described as young men, ordered the driver to a lonely spot and demanded the women surrender their jewelry.

Dear Evelyn Parcel: Halloween plans and shopping hints

In a long letter, the writer details Halloween treats from Lane's and holiday shopping at Buckingham's, mentions dinner plans if Harold is right about a blackmail case, purchases for a wedding gift, and plans to move near Brooklawn Estates with notes on local developers. The letter also covers fashion from Wesxue Dress Shop, Madame Vera hair treatments, and a tale of a trolley-car loss. The writer hopes to recover money and mentions banking and budgeting efforts.

Harold R. Z. Whit- Ing's Whiting's Buerse Valencia Pring Brooklawn Estates Wes Bulla R Mark C. Meagher Miami Ila Stratfield Brooklawn

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