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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1922

Page

10

Surprise Party Honors Edgert Couple at Bryant School

A surprise party honored Mr. and Mrs. Edgett at Bryant School teachers’ lounge last evening. Mrs Edgett, formerly E B Fenton, was principal of Bryant. Guests included Misses Diekraut Kilcoures Backer Green Parrish Rourke Beach and others. a gift table and luncheon followed the gathering.

Nics J. Edgett Bryant School Houstj Monie Lodge Mirs. Edgett E. B. Fenton Bolkett Natalie Derick Siflusie Grace Diekraut Louise Kilcoures Gertrude Backer Uss Marc Green Eliorehe Lury Chambertiny Iss. Violx Parrish Marion Rourke Iss Ann Sation Jias Mian Beach Gathering Pheland Edgett

Tanlac Promises Weight Gain For Underweight People

An New Haven reader testifies Tanlac helped him gain twenty two pounds after stomach catarrh and ulcers left him unable to work. The ad claims Tanlac improves digestion, nourishes the body, and increases weight by helping the stomach extract nutrients. Readers urged to buy at local druggists.

E. L. Sherman Howard Ave New Haven Conn Tanlac Tve

United Church Plans Farewell for Mr Cowles

Edward A. Cowles longtime assistant pastor and director of youth work at the United Church will leave Friday for Dwight Place church Lew Haven. An informal reception follows tonight midweek service. He plans further study at Yale Divinity School and has led interchurch programs including a basketball league and interchurch recreational league activity. Dr William Hardee Day will lead the service and discussion tonight.

Edward A. Cowles United Church Dwight Place Lew Haven Cowles Hartford Theological Seminary Yate Divinity School Mr. Cowles Interchurch Jane Interchurch Recreatroneague William Hardee Day

Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Promises Women Relief

Letters from women across Youngstown Indiana and New Orleans describe relief from months of cramps fatigue and blue moods after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Testimonials claim energy restored and ability to work returned with multiple bottles. Private Text-Book offer extended by mail from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. Mass.

Daily Paper Lydia Pinkham Indiana Daily Times Elizabeth Reingold N. Pine St Indianapolis Indiana L. E. Wiese Louisa St New Orleans Lydia E. Pinkham

Evelyn Bergeron Wins Popularity Contest at Devon Fair

Evelyn Bergeron won the Devon Improvement Association popularity contest at the annual fair with 682 votes, taking the top prize of a $10 gold piece. Laura Chamberlain finished second with 5,892 votes, while Ethel Meyers was close behind with 3,280 votes. other contestants included Hazel Kimberly, Ruth Porhoiz, and Anna Stewart.

Devon Improvement Association Evelyn Bergeron Miss Bergeron Tolaing Devon McAviney Candy Co Laura Chamberlain Amisar Ethel Meyers Hazel Kimberly Ruth Porhoiz Anna Stewart

Farewell Dinner Honors Rev Green Toward New Post

Rev Donald Green longtime pastor at St Johns Episcopal Church received a farewell dinner at the Parish House. A large congregation attended as he departs tomorrow for Bethel to serve at St Thomas Episcopal. The Sunday school treasurer presented a solid gold watch and cash gift to the pastor, while Mrs Green received The Work of Robert Burns as a keepsake from the members.

Donald Green St. John’s , Episcopal Church Green Bethel St. Thomas Episcopal Church Case Stephen Sherman

Greenburg and Horowitz Offer Tent Stock at Creditors Meeting

Greenburg and Horowitz propose a two tent stock offer on one dollar terms by Greenburg Horowitz firm at How ard avenue retail merchants. Referee Keogh presided at first creditors meeting, delayed pending stock investigation and possible asset recovery. Meeting adjourned to Thursday morning.

Bankroph Greenburg & Horowitz Howsard Avenue Feree John Keosn Keogh

Textile Mills Restore Old Wages Across Districts

Operators at Ashland Cotton Company Nineret Company and Textile Novelty Company, employing about 1000 workers, announced they will post notices tomorrow restoring wages on October 3 to the January 1 level after a 20 percent cut. Similar announcements have been made in surrounding textile districts this week.

Sewett Cipy Ashland Cotton Company Nineret Company Textile Novelty Company

Building Commission Grants Eight Permits

The Building Commissioners approved eight sight permits valued at 00,723 for projects including frame garages on Spring Street and Fairfield Avenue, a frame veranda, a front porch alterations, and a frame pavilion on Fairfield Avenue. Also listed are alterations to Stratfield Hotel on Chapel Street, a Wheeler estate frame dwelling on Edna Street, and other specified properties with multiple named owners.

Board of Building Commissioners Spring Street Joseph Vitka Alice Street Antone Ambrosini Fairfield Avenue Karl Nieutoer Hanover Street John and Mary Voytek White Thomas Taylor Wire Mc‘Cormick and Barry Stratfield Hotel Chapel Street Wheeler Estate Edna Street Leona

Center Delmont Matched For Boxing Titles

AL Lippe matched Gene Delmont to box Harry Kid Brown in Portland on September 26 for twelve rounds and Jeff Smith to face Young Fisher of Syracuse in New Orleans on October 18 for fifteen rounds.

AL Lippe Gene Delmant Harry Kid Brown Portland Jeff Smith Young Fisher Syracuse New Orleans

Leonard to Box Bobby Williams in Allentown clash

Leonard who holds the Pennsylvania featherweight title has been matched to meet Bobby Williams in Allentown on September 13. The bout headlines the card featuring regional boxing action with both fighters aiming for regional prestige and a potential title ripple.

Johnny Leonard Pennsylvania Bobby Williams Allentown

Woman 100 Pities Modern Girl On Anniversary

A centenarian reflects on her life and age contrasted with the modern girl. She recalls childhood sleigh rides and straw rides, notes her father’s disapproval of dancing, and dismisses the modern pursuit of excitement as superficial.

Greene

Social notes and hospital update from local residents

Mrs Emily Russell of Fairfield avenue spent the week end in Hartford and Mrs Frsh E Scottang son of Sport Bill have returned from a motor trip to Vermont. Mrs ManTion Dunklee of Beechmont avenue has returned from a vacation in Wethersfield. Ladies auxiliary to Post 145 W F W have been asked to attend the funeral of Mrs Frances M Smith at 10 o clock this morning, mother of the auxiliary chaplain Mrs Emma Speer. Andrew J Stranik of 120 Orchard Street ascmylain of the Third preduver is resting after an appendicitis operation at St Vincent's hospital.

Emily Russell Fairfield Avenue Hartford Frsh E Scottang Bill Vermont ManTion Dunklee Beechmont Avenue Wethersfield Ladies’ Auxiliary Frances M. Smith Emma Speer Andrew J. Stranik Orchard Street St. Vincent's Hospital

Clambake Enjoyed By Quoit Tram At Home In Newtown

Report from Newtown dated September 12 notes a clambake and barn dance hosted by Mr. and Mrs. J. Miller. The Harlem avenue quoit team, undefeated this summer, attended with many neighbors and friends. Guests included Carroll and Grady families, Mrs. B. J. Mikter, Mrs. Chupin, Mrs. Fleming, Miss Tracy, and others. medical and travel updates cited among attendees.

QUOIT Newtown Tew Town Pho Hare Tam J. Miller Thia T Ie Harlem Avenue Carroll Grady Tha Chris Mrr Mra Thomas Carrol Willam Carroll Margaret Carroll Melroy Frag Word Rosment Vont Arti Raymond Ord Ahrad Mos Walker Mney Ing Avs Toha M. Holmes B. J. Mikter

Brooklawn Club Fall Flower Show At Country Club

The Brooklawn Club hosts a fall flower show at Br awn Country Club Saturday afternoon with a tea service from 4 to 1. Exhibits feature wild and cultivated flowers in multiple classes and await popular votes after judging. Prizes and arrangements are donated by local club members and residents.

Brooklawn Club Hed Brawn Country Club Kenneth McNair John Fusling Lawrence Cornwall Pridgaport Hospital

Kopcho Heed and John Konecha in U.S. District Court

United States Commissioner Hugh A Lavery yesterday held John Konecha arrested Friday in Stratford for maintaining a three-galley mill for the next term of the United States District Court in New Haven. Kopcho was released on his own recognizance.

Kopcho United States Hugh A. Lavery John Konecha Stratford New Haven

Shelton Man Slightly Hurt in Auto Crash

Maurice Karling of Shelton sustained minor injuries when his automobile turned over on the Bridgeport road after being side swiped by a car driven by Edward Stevens of Shelton. The crash occurred at a curve on the Derby Bridgeport turnpikes.

Shelton Maurice Karling Bridgeport Edward Stevens Shteltan Derby-Bridgeport Francs Wall Nag Patrie William 5 Donovan Barnes Mies Mildred Howard Stratford Fairfield County American Legion George Brennan

Tax Abatements Considered by Common Council Panel

Abatements formed the principal business before the Common Council Claims Committee last night with about 30 petitions under review. Reports will be presented at the Council meeting Monday night.

Common Council

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