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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1927

Page

13

Sarah Gallagher Becomes Bride of Edward Molloy

Miss Sarah A. Gallagher daughter of Mr and Mrs James Gallagher of Mil HIM terrace Southport married Edward M Molloy son of Michael Molloy of Allnnilc street at St Thomes church Fairfield. The ceremony by Rev William J Blake followed by a reception. They will reside at 268 Myrtle Avenue. The bride a FairField High graduate worked six years with American Chain Co. Molloy a Sacred Heart graduate attended Bridgeport High, with Crane Co. and Fible Works departments.

Sarah A. Gallagher James Gallagher Mil Him Terrace Southport Edward M. Molloy Michael Molloy Allnnilc Street Wilam J. Blake St. Thomes' Church Fairfield Rose Gallagher Lawrence Molloy Mary Kirk Margaret Curtin The Pride Helen Christie

Newtown Girls' Club Plans Masked Dance Night Event

In Newtown on October 25 the Friendly Farm ers of Botsford announce a masquerade dance at Stepry firehouse this Saturday. Attendees from Bridgeport and nearby towns expected. music by a Bridgeport group. costumes optional. Also notes Fairfield County Republican Women meet October 29 at Hotel Green Danbury.

Newtown Friendly Farmeeries Botsford Stepry Scorce Bridgeport New Haven New York City Hallowe'en Fairfield County Republican Women’s Association Hotel Green Danbury Yale Robert J. Clark Arthur A. McCollum Alice L. Houghan George M. Stuart Samuel Sheldon Catherine Sheehan Charles F. Cavanaugh Mary Keaton S. C. Glover Stephen Budd Marguerite EK. Brecher Sarah Beers Mitchell L. Mil Hcent Cavanaugh Charles&. Cole Thomas M Holian John Horan Richard Carmody Arthur Carmody Martin McNamara G. Herbert Beers Paul V. Cavanaugh S. Curtis Glover

November events at St George’s church and Brooklawn Club

Mrs Kenneth W McNeil and Mrs Norman Gaynor oversee prizes for a bridge benefiting St George's church on November 9. Mrs Nathaniel Wheeler leads Brooklawn Country club November program with luncheon and bridge on November 12, a dinner dance November 24, a tea dance on November 24, and a special dinner November 26 at 736 followed by James L Clair lecture “Across Asia's snows and deserts.”

Kenneth W. McNeil Norman Gaynor St. George's Church Nathaniel Wheeler Brooklawn Country Club James L Clair Asia

Women's club activity calendar spans sewing and socials

Trinity church auxiliary hosts sewing tomorrow at two with a business meeting at three. Fidelity Rebekah lodge plans a Saturday card party at Odd Fellows hall. Dutch Treat dinner at Brooklawn CC Saturday. Art League bridge Friday at Clinton Ave clubhouse. Miss Deanor Webster to winter in New York. Wednesday Morning Art Club meet today at 10:15 at 205 Washington Ave. Mexico study on Maximilian and Carlotta discussed. Several society events, luncheons, and visits announced with local and visiting attendees.

Fidelity Rebekah Lodge Satuday New Odd Fellows Hall Tomorow W. Stewart Clark W. D The Art League Clinton Avenue William B. Nicholas Charles DeRick Frederick M. Wilson Washington Avenue Mexico Maximilian and Carlotta

G E Officials Address Advertising Club Here

Advertising club members heard two speakers at their luncheon in the Stratfield hotel yesterday. W J Pitkin manager of the Metropolitan district of electric refrigeration for the General Electric company spoke after Albert L Atkinson manager of the advertising department of G H company and a member of the club. Atkinson discussed the electric refrigerator recently released by G E and Pitkin outlined sales and distribution methods in the region.

Advertising Club Stratfield W. J. Pitkin General Electric Company Albert L. Atkingot G. H. Company Atkinson G. E. Company Mr. Pitkin

Purchasing Agents of State Meet Here

The Connecticut Purchasing Agents association held its monthly meeting at the University Club. Howard Marvin of Stevenson Harrison and Jordin New York spoke on relations between the purchasing agent and the industrial engineer, citing Taylor system methods. G L Ledwith of the executive committee also spoke. over 65 attended, dinner preceded the event, songs and music followed. The next meeting will be in New Britain on November 22.

Purchasing Agents’ Association of Connecticut University Club Howard Marvin Stevenson, Harrison and Jordin New York City Marvin Taylor G. L. Ledwith New Britain

Miss Julia W Snow Smith Professor Dies

Miss Julia War ner Snow associate professor of botany at Smith College and an authority on algae died in Boston after an illness of several weeks. She served in the botany department 26 years and traveled widely including a solo tour of Russia. She graduated from Cornell in 1868 and earned a PhD from Zurich in 1883. Survived by one brother, Professor emeritus Benjamin W Snow of Wisconsin.

Northampton Mars Associated Press Julia Warner Snow Smith College New England Baptist Hospital Boston Snow Russia Cornell University of Zurich Benjamin W. Snow University of Wisconsin

Milk Producers Seek More Efficiency in New England

BOSION, Oct. 25. The New England Milk Producers association and regional farmers aim to raise earnings via efficiency rather than higher milk prices for consumers. Assistant managing director W P. Davis urged greater cooperation among farmers at the annual meeting. President Dr George R Little said current prices to farmers are fairly satisfactory.

Bosion Associated Press New England Milk Producers’ Association New England W P. Davis Gairy George R Little Schaghtlcake

Minister Urges Market for British Goods

Sheffield October 25 British manufacturers of quality goods should seek markets in the mid west United States and California urged by A M Samuel minister of overseas trades. He said English exporters have neglected the mid west states. Mrs Marsall Field of Chicago, recently weak, remained at her hotel apartment after a long sleep.

Sheffield Eng Associated Pires Mid-West United States California A. M Samuel Overseas Trades Mid-West States Suns Paris Associated Press Marsall Field Chicago Field

Plans Complete for Opening Today of Church Fair

The Burroughs Memorial chapel at St. John's Episcopal Church hosts a Mother Goose fair starting at 3 pm with festive booths, lanterns, and Halloween decor. Activities include a tea room hosted by Mrs Lewis B. Curtis, a bake and cookie section, a nursery rhyme themed pink booth, country store led by Mrs Gilbert Goodridge, and a large food plus crafts lineup guided by a long list of volunteers. The event culminates with a special supper tomorrow evening titled Tommy Tucker sings for his supper, coordinated by Mrs D Fairchild Wheeler and helpers.

Burroughs Hallowe'en Marie Read Phyllis Tomlinson Myra, Curtis W. Gerald Bryant Bryant Doris Bryant Dwight Wheeler Helen Wheeler C. Patterson Bis DeVer Warner Andrew St Smith Carolyn Chapman William Webb Sidney K Becker Gilbert’ Goodridge Hopkins Sis Hopkins Alfey Louise Jenkinssie Paul Griffith Harry Sterling Ada Rose Livingstone van de Water Clinton Barnum Jacs A. Dandy Frederick Silliman

Two Divorces Filed in Superior Court

Two petitions for divorce were filed in Superior Court yesterday both on desertion grounds. Arthur J. Marceau of Norwalk accuses Florence Marceau whom he wed October 16, 1923 of deserting him the following month. Christian Brennan Holdsworth of Stamford accuses his wife’s husband George Holdsworth of desertion. they were married August 8, 1918 and Holdsworth allegedly left January 19, 1924.

Arthur J. Marceau Norwalk Florence Marceau Christian Brennan Holdsworth Stamford George Holdsworth Stansford Holdsworth

Woman Granted Divorce On Cross Complaint

Emma Stocks Sherwood was granted a decree of divorce against Frederick L. Sherwood by Judge Earnest C. Simpson in Superior court. Mrs Sherwood, originally sued for desertion, won on her cross complaint on the same grounds. She testified she was deserted February 27, 1924 in an uncontested action.

Emma Stocks Sherwood Earnest C. Simpson Frederick L. Sherwood Sherwood

Two Warships Arrive Off New Haven For Navy Day

The United States cruiser Milwaukee and the mine sweeper Chewink arrived in New Haven harbor and will be open to the public tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. as an auxiliary to the city's Navy day observance. The American Legion and other military and patriotic organizations will participate in the observance.

New Haven Associated Press United States Milwaukee New Haven Harbor American Legion

Atlantic Coast Line Company Increases Capital in Bridgeport

Hartford Oct 25 The Atlantic Coast Line company of Bridgeport filed with the secretary of state a notice of capital increase to 12 760 000. The increase consists of 57 800 shares at fifty dollars each. Incorporators named are H Walters Waldo Newcomer Lyman Delano Charles B Whittlesey Norman James and George B Elliott.

Hartford Atlantic Coast Line Company Bridgeport Secretary of State H Walters Waldo Newcomer Lyman Delano Charles B Whittlesey Norman James George B. Elliott

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