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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1926

Page

15

Danbury Hat Manufacturer’s Daughter Weds New York Bride

In Danbury on Oct 14 a wedding united John B. Melajan, son of Harry McLachlan, with Mrs. McLachlan, and Miss Adlea Scanlan of West 73rd Street New York City at the Church of the Blessed Sacrament New York. The couple’s reception followed at the Ambassador Hotel garden before a party including many Danbury and New York guests. They will reside in Danbury after a wedding trip to Havana. The groom works with his father in the Danbury hat business. the bride attended Trinity College Washington.

Danbury Spo John B. Mela Jan Harey McLachlan McLachlan Adlea Scanlan West Peel New York City Phi Church of the Blessed Sacrement New York Leo Ryan Too Tribe Marrige James P. Scanlan MelLach- Tan Rena Mr. McLachlan Harry Mclachlan, Jr Clifton A. Wrist James Becker John Hanlon 1Ward Smith Norwalk Ge Sullivan Salem Mass Ambassador Hotel Zuo Nwali

Mrs Alanson Heushton Returns Home After Visit

London dispatch reports Mrs Alanson Heushton wife of the ambassador sailed for New York aboard the Georges Washington to visit the United States. They plan a brief visit before returning home.

London Oet Alanson Heushton Hes Amory New York Ahoost United Ktates Nestern Georges Washinston

Miller declines University of Washington presidency

Seattle Oct 14 AP Stephen S. Miller educational director of the American Institute of Banking today declined the presidency of the University of Washington. The post was offered by regents after they granted President Henry Suzzallo an indefinite leave of absence following Suzzallo's refusal to resign. Miller was formerly dean of the College of Business Administration at the university.

Seattle Stephen S. Miller American Institute of Banking University of Washington Henry Suzgallo Surasllo Miller College of Business Administration University

Navy Monument Site Chosen by France

Paris October 14. Brest has been chosen as the French port for an American Navy World War monument. It will be erected on a high terrace overlooking the harbor where most American expeditionary forces landed and departed.

Paris Brest

Byelyn Chellborg Sings Here at Music Study Club

The Music study club presents Byelyn Chellborg a lyric soprano at Mrs. Frederick Rhodes home Rocklawn Park October 1. She shows a beautiful voice with repertoire including English and German pieces from Whittier to Kroahms and Rost. The program features songs such as When Love is Kind and The Winds in the Sea along with selections by various composers.

Music Study Club Byelyn Hellbore Frederick Rhodes Rocklawn Park Whelbors Ollows Eng

Woman 76 Among New Voters In Yesterday’s Primary

Avery of Grove street, a houseworker born in Groton, became one of 123 women to vote yesterday in the Pitth district. She is the oldest elector and marks 259 total Tandy voters recorded by selectmen and town clerks. The eldest man to vote was tenedikt Sterving, German born engineer at 845 Center street, who had not voted before. Rev. James J. O Connell and Mrs Elizaeth K Marshall appeared before the sel Mrs. Elizaeth K. Marshall, wood place, wife of Dr. Chester C. Marshall, pastor of the First Aleth odist church, Also made a ruler.

Sterving Germany James J. O'Conner St. Mary's Church Elizaeth K. Marshall Wood Place Chester C. Marshall First

Miss Young Bride of Edward J. Horan

A wedding at St. Patrick's on October 11 united Miss Mary Young daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Young of 162 Frank Street with Edward Joseph Horan son of Mr. and Mrs. Horan of Waterbury. Rev Charles Hovey officiated. The bride wore an orchid chiffon gown with matching accessories and a bouquet of bride's roses. Sister Miss Helen Young served as maid of honor. bridesmaids wore nile green and pale yellow chiffons. Best man was Robert Young. ushers included John Micket William Burra and George Luddy. The ceremony featured I Promise Me and I Love You Truly. A reception followed at the bride’s parents’ home and the couple planned a wedding trip before settling at 164 Frank Street.

Moony Omerica St. Patrick’s Bar Charles Hovey Len Mar Young Robert Young Prank Streeta Joseph Horan An Aire Frank Jloran Waterfury Mhel Youngs Killarney Margaret i Horan Irobert Young Newark N. J John Micket Wiliam Burra George Luddy Waterbury Alrs. Horan

New Engineer Named on Danbury Division Railways

In New Haven on October 14 Curti a division was promoted today to engineer for the Danbury division of the New York New Haven and Hartford railways. The position was vacated by the death of G. D. Perkins.

Danbury New Haven Curti New York, New Haven Hartford G. D. Perkins

Jews Plan Hebrew College for Bridgeport

A meeting of Jewish young men will discuss founding a Hebrew college in Bridgeport at 8 PM Monday in North End Talmud Torah. Organizers include Louis Goldfield and Abe Weisberg. Rabbi Brody, a Hebrew scholar, will speak on Hebrew language and Old Testament education. All interested Jewish residents are invited. entertainment will follow.

North End Talmud ‘Torah Charies Street Rabbinical Elity Louis Goldfield Abe Weisberg Israel Th. Enow Charles Snow Aston Goldman Tharold Wrie@berg Sydney Jane Wroily Brody

POTATO CROP TO BE LARGER THIS YEAR

WAK UPFIELD Mass Oct 14 AP This year's potato crop will be six e percent greater than the potato harvest of 1925 but will be 13.8 per cent below the five year average of production according to revised estimates issued today by the United States Department of Agriculture Adverse weather conditions in the north central late crop potato states in the past month caused a slight decline in the expected production The prospect it was added was for a strong marked and good prices The condition of the crop on October 1 indicated a production of 469,821,000 bushels or 2.99 per capita as compared with 2.82 last year and the five year average of 3.55 The New England crop gained 3.7 per cent during September to a forecast of 44,172,000 bushels which in per cent more than last year s harvest but short of the five year average by 4.3 per cent Maine is the outstanding leader of all areas with 2 present forecast for a crop of 35,545,000 bushels as compared with 37,170,000 in 1925 and the average of 34,790,000

Wak Mass United States Department of Agriculture New England Maine Ares

New Orleans Man Appointed to Shipping Board

Washington October 14 AP B K Smith of New Orleans was appointed by President Coolidge today a member of the Shipping board to succeed J A Walsh who resigned.

Washington Oet AP B. K. Smith New Orleans Coolidge Shipping Board J. A. Walsh

Births and Adoptions From Streets and Avenues

Vital statistics list numerous births at addresses across towns with dates in October. Entries name parents, street addresses, and newborns including several daughters and sons with varied surnames and locales. Some lines appear garbled but retain the essential birth record format.

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N.Y Alice Scanlan John B. McLachlan New York Church France Chetney Center Cheney NOBLE the Handy Shop, Inc. Cleansers — Dyers Sain Streets Margaret Doyle Wood Avenue Bar FEM Street Radford B. Smith Co Elm Street Byelyn Chellborg Watts Kroahms Southern Hong Ronald Mr. Curran MISS Young Bride Edward J. Horan Seth Thomas Reid Todd Jewelers Main ST Bridgeport Conn Hebrew College For Vital Statistics Walter Mary Jamiski Stilman Alb Pauline Vrosky Atlantic Street James Edith Platt Ormin Street John Minnie Sherman Harbor Road Southport Dean Cito Myrtle Busghart Freeman Street Stratford Arthur and Doeluein Blair Tiurel Court Ralph and Marie Carraffielle Adam Street October Elward Ruth Wescha Dever Street Andrew Anna Banas Bell Street Denitazo Vaslzwa Balami Union Avenue John and Helen Carlson Taft Avenue Fred and Helen Sonstrom Parallel Street Ruman Ella Abligren Malin Street Fred Esie Dana Denver Avenue Arthur Martha Dritenbas Vine Street William and Anna McDonald Jaqoes Amelia Sullivan Catherine Street Loretta Kronenberg Ogden Street Robert and Margaret Fox Terkshire Avenue Cusie Malgky Sheriston Street Jamed A Nasta Nasta Clinton Avenue Anna Kowalanek Bunnell Street Marrinzes Tohn Anderson Tot Wiesen Edna Davis Piteflein Avenue Ceorge Wirlsipough Sylvan Street Ruth Laron Dophir Street Bam Miller Mekin Avenne Gud Chassie Levine Ieneh Stepet Joseph Milotki Cleveland Ohio Mary Vasila Autre Avenue Fampell S Blabon George W. Blabon Company Philadelphia America N. Buckingham & Co., Inc State St Post and Telegram iyFe
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