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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1924

Page

9

Couple Weds in City Before Motor Trip to Canada

Miss Frances Virginia Sieber and Francis Joseph Judge wed Wednesday morning with Rev. Peter H McClean officiating at St. Augustine's church. A special musical program was by Prof Fritz Welder. After a reception for immediate families the couple left for a motor trip to Canada and will reside at 115 Poplar Street.

Peter H McClean St. Augustine’s Church Frances Virgina Sieber George Schmidhauser Roxbury Francis Joseph Judge Olive Street Fritz Welder Mary J Carroll Miss Carroll Georgette Bast Ernest Roth Jonn Kenhart Judge Canada Poplar Atreet

Republican Women to Meet Saturday in Danbury Hotel

Fairfield County Republican Women's Association holds its annual meeting in Danbury at Hotel Green on Saturday October 25. Sessions begin at 10 and lunch is served at 12. Reservations through Mrs Gilbert Hornow or Mrs Greee Richardson, Danbury, Noble 3627. Commander Mrs Downs leads arrangements. Governor Brewster was to speak but canceled. Margaret Crumcker of the National Committee will also speak. Many Bridgeport women plan to attend. carpools encouraged.

Fairfield County Republican Women's Association Danbury Hotel Green Slock Lancheon Gilbert Hornow Frankin Street Greee Richardson Laurel Avenue Noble Downs Ralph P Brewster Mains Nasmuch Brewster Margaret Crumcker Bridgeport Bose

Surprise Party Given for Henry Matthews Birthday

Henry Matthews of 212 Lindley street was guest of honor at a surprise party recently for his fifteenth birthday. Hosts and guests included Joseph Matthews, John Matthews and their spouses, Henry Matthews and others, with friends from New York and Virginia among the attendees.

Henry Matthews Lindley Street Joseph Matthews John Matthews G Klemborn Romaik 3. Kochiss I. Young New York John Dick Richmond, Va Mary Anna Matthews Misa Helen Leona Dick St. Misa Virginia LaCroix Andrew Matthews Ernest Hutchinson Earl Dicker Charles Vierman New Londo Guy Waldon Milford

Personal notices and society events listings

Social items from Stratford Avenue and surrounding towns include visits by Mrs Dora Lincoln and Charles from Bethlehem Pa, engagements for Marion Merr to Joseph Donnelly, a birth at Greenwich Hospital, and several club and church events. Lectures, art shows, and a masquerade plan fill the week along with a mortgage fundraiser luncheon and community meetings.

Percy Jatchfield Charles Ekramer Universalist Church Mortgage Fund Co

Former resident praised for compositions by Brooklyn recital

Bridgeport readers learn Elizabeth Griesinger Black of Bridgeport, now Mia Black of Brooklyn, has become a successful composer. Her ten simple melodic vocal pieces were highlighted at a Music Students League Composer Recital in Brooklyn, where Schumann-Heink and Helena Marsh performed. The Brooklyn Daily Times notes her quiet rise from self taught hobbyist to professional musician, with several songs gaining sales through minor publishers.

Bridgeport Wil- Ham Black Brooklyn Elizabeth Griesinger Schumann-Heink Helena Marsh Music Students League of Brooklyn Mia Black Jead Stockwell This City Brooklyn Daily Times Mrs Black League Elizabeth Black

Autumn wedding solemnized at bride's Norwalk home

Miss Ddna May Bradbury, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Bradbury, wed George Gorham Rowan, son of Mr and Mrs Frederick I. Rowan, at 4 pm Saturday at 40 Bayview Avenue Norwalk. Rev Frederick H Jacobs officiated. Bride wore white crepe satin and lace from her great great grandmother. Attendants included three flower girls Ethel Virginia Smith Neante Sylvia DeCourtelle May Juouise Ferris. Best man was Robert T. Rowan. Mrs Norton R MacCausland played. They will reside at 190 South Main Street after a trip. bride and groom are graduates of Norwalk High School and Nass Fannie Smith Kinder garten School, and NHOB.

Norwalk Bayview Avenue Ddna May Bradbury Frank Bradbury George Gorham Rowan Trederick I. Rowan Clowood Avenue Frederick H Jacobs South Norwalk Congregational Church Ethel Virginia Smith Neante Sylvia DeCourtelle May Juouise Ferris Rowan Robert TI Rowan Norton R MacCausland

Shelton Girl Is Bride At Wedding In Church

Miss Sarah V. Gresset of Perry Hall read became the bride of George Thompson of Derby at the Church of the Good Shepherd. The ceremony featured bridal party including sister Miss Hosea Gresset, best man John Revae, and ushers Serpaine and Louis Devaux. After a reception, the couple will reside at 123 Hawthorne Avenue, Derby.

Shelton Serpaine Devaux Louis Devaux Do Ase Tishoneerin Mendelssohn Misa Phyllis Hollingeworth R. J. Bayley Bfidea Edith Hall Arthur Bennett Thompson Hawthorne Avenue Derby Driscoll Wire Company

Etta Pastore to Wed New York Man Soon

Miss Emily Noce hosted a miscellaneous shower at 298 Catherine Street for Etta Pastore, soon to wed Henry Ruggario of New York Fencing. Guests included Jean Young Peggy Perkins Anna Toth Elizabeth Bosses Margaret Crowley Rose Noce and others.

Emily Noce Catherine Street Etta Pastore Henry Ruggario New York Mise Jean Young Peggy Perkins Misa Anna Toth Elizabeth Margaret Crowley Muss Tane Noce My Rose Woce Ruggers Bernard Fitzsimmons Jon Buckley Lawrence O'Connell Joseph Harry Hewich Arthur Antony Esposit

Entertaining Hal loween Party Hosts and Performers

Miss Cecelica Kurlansky of Kos suth street hosted a Hallowe en party Saturday in honor of Miss Rose Wiener formerly of Paterson N J Meyer Wener and Norman Kelly attended with humorous dialogues Frances Llebach and Joseph Martin sang several selections and Miss Rose Wiener performed Oriental dancing A buff et luncheon was served among those present were Miss

Cecelica Kurlansky Kossuth Street Hower Rose Wiener Paterson, N. J Meyer Wener Norman Kelly Frances Llebach Joseph Martin

Notable New York and Philadelphia Names Mentioned in List

A long roster of individuals from New York City and Philadelphia appears in the document. Names include Jara Bosby Miss Rose Rieback Dvelyn Kurlansky Miss Blaive Kurland Mrs Pauline Nelman Crances Rieback Rose Wie 261 Harvey Lefcovitz Meyer Wiener Norman Kelly Joseph Martin Bornard Lefcovitz Robert H Berkman Ben Kurland and Dr H Nieman and Reuben Kuriansky.

Jara Bosby Rose Rieback Dvelyn Kurlansky Blaive Kurland Pauline Nelman Crances Rieback Rose Wie 261 Harvey Lefcovitz Meyer Wiener Norman Kelly Joseph Martin Bornard Lefcovitz Robert H Berkman New York City Ben Kurland Dr H Nieman Philadelphia Reuben Kuriansky

Wife's Attitude On Husband's Independence

A Cincinnati Enquirer column notes a wife's stance that a husband should always heed her advice. If the advice fails, she believes he deserves a roasting for lacking decisiveness and self reliance.

Cincinnati Enquirer

October bride Anna Vanelli honored at miscellaneous shower

Miss Anna Vanelli, to wed Harry Somma on October 27, was guest of honor at a Highland avenue shower hosted by Mrs Mary Muccio. Yellow and white decor featured a miniature bride and groom center piece, with roses, umbrellas, and many gifts. Attendees included Irene Alistrand, Rose Farto, Loraine Sullivan, and others from Marlboro and nearby towns.

Anna Vanelli Harry Somma Mary Muccio Highland Avenue Vanelli Irene Alistrand Rose Farto Loraine Sullivan Josephine Vanelli Marjorie Roonay M Norton Mildred Jackson A Allstrand Rose Walsh Kate Crofut Rose Roberta A Fish Metcalf Marlboro T Renna M Renna A Grassi C Yanelli

Dr Sheedy Honored for Medical Career in New York

Dr Bryan D Sheedy formerly of Bridgeport was honored at a birthday dinner in New York last Thursday evening. The noted physician once practiced in Bridgeport and became a leading specialist in the city. Attending were prominent figures in medicine and local leaders from Bridgeport including Dr William J McLaughlin and Dr HW Pleck.

Bryan D Sheedy Bridgeport Ambassador New York Sheedy Nw York William J. McLaughlin HW Pleck

New Step-In Style Undergarment in French Diane Cut

A new step-in garment uses heavy glove silk for comfort and long wear. The lower part is made in the French diane style with reinforcement and slight fullness, split into three, with wide hemstitched bodice band, picot edge, and straps. Available in flesh and white sizes 36 to 19 priced at $6.50. Also listed are Wai floor kolinsky fur in dark brown with mink shading and a full length Jap Weazel coat for durable service.

Monday Specials on Wool and Silk Fabrics and Dresses

Formerly high priced striped plain and checked effects initted with bead yarns offered on second floor. Wool plaid sergen crepes and velvets included, many hand embroidered, sizes 7 to 11. Third floor Japanese silks and lamp shade fabrics in rose gold tan green and pink, restrained by price. Children dresses in solid and checked materials with hand work trimming in multiple colors.

All Wool Blankets Sale One Day Only

A new shipment of wool blankets marked down to eight ninety five each for one day only. Colors Tin tan rose blue and grey black appeal to thrifty homes. Sizes 70 by 80 inches, third floor 59 cents suggested gift. Also garters and lawn waists on main floor with varied styles and higher prior prices.

Cts Flore Prince of Wales Jacquard

Popular Books and Union Suits at Sale Prices

Advertises Women’s Union Suits at 39 cents and other items reduced for Monday. Medium weight cotton union suits in sizes 36 to 44, low neck sleeveless knee length. Also mentions draperies, linen scarfs, fancy towels, and kitchenware like steel scissors with japanned or nickel handles at reduced prices. Third floor listings.

Velvet gowns charm New York nights in velvet fashion

The New Evening Velvets ripple through Latin and New York evenings as theatres and supper clubs showcase velvet gowns. An Italian Princess dances at Sherry's wearing black velvet with a red rose. Peggy Joyce arrives at the Lido Club with Count Morner in ivory white velvet. The season favors mature velvet and slim debutantes with short skirts and short hair, offering pure silk velvets in many evening shades at 8.50 dollars per yard.

New York Sherry's Peggy Joyce Count Morner

Also Mentioned on This Page

City SRA Right Empire H. G. Wilde Stratford Avenue Dora Lincoln Charles Bethlehem Pa Dorothy Keep William Street First Methodist Church Phi Gamma Lambda Presbyterian Girls’ League First Presbyterian Hall Elizabeth Wright China G. EB. Somers Pawtucket R I James Munson Wood Avenue Lewis Merr East Main Street Marion Joseph FP Donnelly Aina Donnelly Blessed Sacrament Wiliam Lawson Golden Hill Street Hilda Lawson Trey Joseph BH. Worden Shubert Lane Cas Cob Greenwich Hospital Greenwich Clifford B. Gall Parrott Avenue Great Council Woolwalk Hall Kyoto Council Kinga Daughters Emma Liddle Garden Street Stratford Young Women's Guild of the United Church William Nothnagle Park Place Odgar White Burrill Murrill Wells Bridgeport Art League Clinton Avenue Cisek Antoinette Holuster Edgewood Scteo Karl Young Mingliah Fale University The United Church Young Mary Seardley Society of Olivet Church M YO. Crowell H G Knox H M Kansas Missouri Ilinois Calfornia Holland Argentine Russia Crawford Laundry Co Fairfield Ave Courtland ST Barnum Ageoo Hallowe'en DR. Sheedy Madelon Altho Champ Elysees Nutria Kolinsky Weazel Weazel Eaids Panty Monaday Aatmat Warner Aya Kmas
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