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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1922
Page
11
Mrs Max Blumberg visits relatives in the city while Miss Dorothy Haxxington and Charles Bahner wed at the Assumption church and depart for a hidden honeymoon. Nearby engagements, concerts, and church events spin a busy social scene with a Baptist supper, whist parties, and a nursing association fundraiser.
Miss Loretta Grady of Denby avenue married Stanley Need of Shelton at St. Mary's Church. They will reside at 10 Summit Street Shelton and honeymoon in Boston after a wedding breakfast. Counterfeit $1 bills pass in Derby and the same men were arrested in Ansonia. Lieut Urbane secured one bill. Carl Deckter and family return from Walnut Beach. Derby High football practice begins at Meadows with Teo Minton coaching.
At the fair field Garden elay flower show on Tuesday afternoon many extra prize winners were named. Fifty varieties entered, with prizes for specimens and three for artistic flower arrangements. Winners included Mrs. W. M. Buckley, Mrs. Clarence B. Sturges, Mrs. Frederick Sman, Mrs. John Perry, Mrs. B. F. Von Werterberg, Miss Wilcox, Miss Marion DeForest, Mrs. E. H. M. Grout, Mrs. George P. Brett, Miss Frame, Miss G. Hinckley, Mrs. Henry Rengell, and Mrs. John Field.
The pattern No. 1424 offers a simple front slash neckline frock that slips over the head. Made from printed silk and cotton crepe at 1.45 per yard, it could be worn now through fall with a $4.75 dress price. Pattern mailed for 15 cents. pattern department Bridgeport Telegram.
Miss Mary Dunbar is named general secretary of the YWCA for the region, bringing a strong Portland and New England War Work Council background. She will start duties around September and oversee Northwestern Field headquarters in Minnesota. Additional staff announcements include Vera Rogers, Katherine Knox, and Gladys Beebe taking leadership in physical education, recreation, and training roles, with supportive new coordinators at the Bridgeport center and Service Center cafeteria supervisor Alturelta Monry.
A kitchen shower at the home of Mrs Russell Carson 8 Wilson Street honored Miss Florence Bjorlin with pink and white decor a large parasol centerpiece and many useful gifts. Lunch served for guests including Mrs C Iflat Mrs Sven Swanson and Mrs H Holinder as Miss Bjorlin nears her upcoming wedding to Stanley Bounder this month.
Miss Margaret Rourke presided at the Bridgeport Jospitel Alumnae association fall gathering held Tuesday afternoon at Mill Ban Avenue home. She spoke on Seattle convention and major nursing bodies, with Mrs. Joseph Coughlin reporting on the Free Room committee’s yearlong work and plans to fund a scholarship. Katherine St John named Ways and Means chair for fundraising.
Mae Kent of Oneida wed C Gordon Jones of Bridgeport in a ceremony performed by Rev George B Swinnerton. The bride, daughter of Mrs Wiant Kent, wore hive canton crepe and black velvet, pink rosebuds. maid of honor Eleanor Jones and brother Tay Kent attended. The couple will reside in Oneida where Jones is manager of the Oneida Mercantile and Varamount Service company.
A clipped notices page lists births with names and addresses including Fromen and Pauline Wasne at 187 Spruce Street and other families on Arctic Street, Union main street, Madison Avenue, and Summit Street. Sept dates are given with several newborn daughters and sons named alongside parents.
A simple application dissolves blackheads without squeezing. Rub two grains of carbon powder with hot water on the affected skin, then wash. This method claims to remove all blackheads, prevent enlarged pores, and restore natural skin condition.
Miss Hish Hisger of Riggs Street becomes the bride of Lester Gunn of Derby after a home ceremony performed by Rev. Worthy Naylott. They leave for New York for their honeymoon and will be at home after October 14. Personal items note Frank Bennett returns from the shore, the Swole family returns from Cedar Beach, and Harold Jon of Portsmouth, Virginia visits. Thomas Andrew plans to enter New Haven School of Gymnastics tomorrow.
A miscellaneous shower given for Mary Jankura of Stratford by Mrs. Anna Koll of 231 Bunnejs street. The event featured a mock marriage performed by Miss Mary Margara, music, luncheon, and a guest list including Miss Anna May Hamilla and many Jankura relatives and local participants.
The streets and sidewalk committee of the Common Council will conduct a tour of inspection Saturday afternoon to review petitions for street repairs and related work within the committee's jurisdiction.
Ambitious individuals can prepare for a new career in hairdressing. The ad promises high demand, large pay, and certificates of practice as pathways to independence and self employment.
A surprise shower hosted by Miss Frances Tedesco at 248 Bunnell Street honored Lucy Tadesen bride to be of Carme A Perillo. Guests included Frances Tedesco, Anna Jart sor, Helen Ponedick, Murry Blazee, Vera Galla, Wilma Vargo, and many others with a mock marriage ceremony, dancing, and refreshments in a festive dining room setting.
An old advertisement warns that alkali in soap damages hair and suggests using refined coconut oil shampoo as a gentler, greaseless option. Two or three teaspoonfuls mixed with warm water cleanse scalp, remove dust and dandruff, and leave hair silky and easy to manage. Available at pharmacies, inexpensive for family use.
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