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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1922
Page
9
Persy Wood musical comedy star announces engagement to John A Weaver literary editor of the Brooklyn Eagle The wedding date not released Miss Wood gained fame in Buddies and starred in Maytime and Marjon laine
Jean Hilda Shields and Harry Louis Gordon wed at the bride’s Carolina Street home at 4 PM in Derby. Rabbitt Louis Mant officiated before a large gathering. reception followed. The couple plans a south honeymoon and will reside at 26 Jensen Street after September 25.
The Meichewan Grange will hold its annual Grange fair at the new hall in Sil River on Thursday and Friday evenings with dancing and diversions alongside exhibits. Also noted are staff writer Kenneth Bolles of the Hartford Courant visiting town and a forestry meeting at Star Theatre. The New Milford band, directed by Paul Krighkschner, plans its first Green concert next Wednesday.
Interested parties are interviewed by a representative on Friday September 15 at Smith Holden Dental Supply Co Room A Ses security Building hours 11 to 2 30 and 4 to 8 P M at the office.
Readers learn about a straight line dress pattern No. 1222 with sizes 36 to 44 inches. It suggests materials like velvet crepe de chine trims and wool crepe options, costs range from 7.50 to 15 dollars, and patterns are ordered via Pattern Department Bridgeport with phone support if delayed.
Miss Helen F Proulx daughter of Mrs Elizabeth Prou of Howard Avenue will wed Raymond EB Callahan son of Mirani M Callahan of Black Rock Avenue tomorrow at St Anthony's church. The bride will wear blue Poirer twill with matching hat and white roses. sister Oville Proulx will be maid of honor in blue tricotine with sunburst roses. Gerald Callahan brother of the groom will be best man. They plan a wedding trip to Niagara Falls and Buffalo and will reside in New York.
The marriage of Miss Dorothy Graef to Homer Smith took place last Saturday in the Dutch Reformed church Hastings on Hudson with Rev M Johnson officiating. Miss Graef was given away by Joseph Graef. Richard Masten and John Lang served as ushers. A reception followed at the groom’s brother’s home. Mr. Smith, in advertising business in New York, and Mrs. Smith will reside in Hastings.
The Bridgeport Athletic club hosts a public dance at Seaside bathing pavilion to raise funds for girls heading to New York Sunday for the Lewiston Stadium track meet at City College of New York. The entertainment committee includes Larry Shes, George Lee, Migs An Casper, Milas Gene Shneca, and Miss Martha Mulligan. a local orchestra will provide music.
Milford news reports that women will join the town Republican committee with G C Igadery and 17 of 22 members active this year. The move aims to strengthen women electors who have grown active since enfranchisement, with reform of the committee and a coordinated slate for the state election. A Plymout h Workers meeting and a Boy Scouts executive session are scheduled for Friday at Miss Anna Fenn's home and Plymouth church respectively.
Miss Mary Otis of 1037 Park Avenue and Charles J. Otis of Temes Street wed yesterday morning at St Augustine's Church. Rev James B Nihls conducted the nuptial mass. Bride wore blue Lenox crepe with white rose corsage. maid of honor wore blue Lenox crepe with pink roses. Best man Alfred Ennis, brother of the groom. Wedding breakfast at the bride's home. couple to Washington on honeymoon, to reside at 1637 Dark Avenue.
John Livery of 1152 Nobye Ave Bridgeport travels to Danvers Massachusetts to attend St Johns Preparatory School. Frank J. Green clerk for 2s Board of Contract and Supply is returning from a two week vacation in Roxbury and resumes duties at city hall. The Women’s Bridge League holds its first fall meeting Friday at the Bridgeport Art League with Mrs Willard Sprague presiding. Rey, Bal Thurman Kearns of Park Avenue leaves for Richmond Virginia to visit relatives and will preach in Washington. Walter Sampleton of Sanford Avenue left for Notre Dame University. Robert Kirk returned from South Bend Indiana after summer with Harold Bachman’s band at Spring Brook Park. Mr and Mrs Charles Schrader invite the Friendship Club to celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary at their home on Stradord Street. Charles Baynes of eet announces the Gaughier recently at Bridgenor Hospital.
Greenwich September 17 Charles Hicks of Sats, v. , was struck by a Nash Auto Agency car from Stamford driven by Edward Duffy of this city. Hicks crossed the street and stepped into the path of the trolley like vehicle. He suffered a fractured skull and is in critical condition at Greenwich Hospital. Hicks is held by Greenwich authorities under a $5,000 bond in a hearing set for September 19.
Sept 12 Alex Litwood alias John Smith of New York pleaded guilty to automobile theft in Superior court and was sent to prison for one to two years on the first count and one year on each of two additional counts Terrance McCabe 19 alias Minnehan of New York also pleaded guilty and was sent to the Cheshire reformatory on two counts
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