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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1924

Page

11

Miss Rose E Duda to Wed Joseph W Prokop in Sacred Heart

Miss Rose E Duda daughter of Mrs Anna Duda of 2386 Newfield avenue will marry Joseph W Prokop of Kossuth street in the church of the Blessed Sacrament with Rev Father Kennedy officiating. The ceremony precedes a reception at the bride’s mother home and a wedding trip to Norfolk Virginia Washington DC and Niagara Falls.

Rose Duda Anna Duda Newfield Avenue Joseph W. Prokop Kossuth Street Church of the Blessed Sacrament Father Kennedy Miss Duda Chantili Place Edith Kurtz Trumbull Romaine William Proxop Prokop Norfolk Washington, D. C Niagara Falls Catholic Community House Mr. Prokop St. Prokopius School Lysle, Il

White Didsbury Wedding Set for Friday Evening

The wedding of Misa Elsie Didsbury and Maurice White will take place Friday at 6 pm at the bride’s parents’ home 111 Jane Street. Rev H S Brown will officiate with Miss Mabel Harding as bridesmaid and Kenneth White as best man. A family reception follows before a trip to Washington DC and their new home at 111 Jane Street. The bride has long been with Artur L Clark Co and the groom is a cast accountant at Salt’s Textile Co.

Misa Elsie Didswry Frederick C. Didsbury Jane Street Maurice W. White Alpha White Willam Street Rev H. 8. Brown Olivet Church Charles Hardwick Miss Didsbury Mabel Harding Kenneth White Washington, D. C Artur L. Clark Company Mr. White Salt's Textile Company

Reading Stray Stories About Marriage Advice

Exchange turns to a humorous remark about marriage guidance in Stray Stories. A man asks what wife reads about happiness in married life and the woman notes she is reading advice for husbands.

Marmola Tablets touted as fat reducers

An advertisement claims Marmola Prescription Tablets rapidly shrink overfat people. It promises easy weight loss without exercise or dieting and offers a one dollar price through druggists or direct mail order from Marmela Co Detroit Michigan.

General Motors Detroit Mich

Run-Down Nervous Woman Recovers with Vegetable Compound

Mrs Frank H Guia of Lancaster Pennsylvania recounts severe run-down weakness and nervousness after marriage. Her sister in law bought Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound which restored strength allowing housework until birth of a healthy baby girl. She recommends the product to friends and urges use for female troubles. For sale by druggists everywhere.

Lancaster Lydia E.pinkham Frank H. Guia Locust Street Lydia E. Pinkham

College Club Sets First Meeting and Season Plans

Miss Ruby Barritt of Lordship will host a corn roast at 8 30 next Monday for the College club. Mrs A J Bullard president will preside as the first business gathering discusses plans for the year. A musical by contralto Miss Margaret Keys is set for October 6 in the high school auditorium with many prominent women as patrons.

Ruby Barritt Lordship College Club A. J. Bullard Margaret Keys Theigh School

Bethel Couple Wed in Church by Former Priest

Elizabeth Blake and Arthur J. Crowe married at St Mary's Bethel with Rev John J Kennedy officiating. Guests included Margaret Griffin and Edward Crowe. couple to honeymoon by motor toward the Great Lakes, then reside at 41 South Street Bethel.

Former Bethel Girl Marries in New Britain

Miss Esther Johnson of Bethel, formerly of Waterbury, married H. Percy Whittlesey of Bethel at the Congregational parsonage in New Britain. The Rev. E. L. Adams officiated with Miss Myrtle Walker as bridesmaid and Charlies Steck as best man. The couple planned a Canadian motor honeymoon and will reside at 27 Elm Street after returning.

Bethel New Britain Esther Johnson Waterbury H. Percy Whittlesey Wolpits EL &. Adams Myrtle Walker Charlies Steck Canada Elm Bethel

Large New Comet Seen by Astronomers

A new comet blazing across the sky near the sun was announced from Harvard College Observatory. Discovered by the Astronomer 1 ler of Bonn on Sept 15 it was later observed in Berlin and confirmed by Lick Observatory last night. The comet is of seventh magnitude and visible with the unaided eye, with reports indicating it is growing brighter.

Cambridge Harvard College Observatory Ler Bonn Berlin Lick

Republican Women to Meet in Norwalk

NORWALK September 2 The Republican Women association will hold an open meeting on September 29 at the Troy at James Inn. Second district officers will guide the event. Mrs Marion Kelley of New York City will be the speaker with subject to be announced.

Norwalk Rrepublican Women's Association Troy At James Inn Marion Kelley New York City

Bridgeport Boys Club Opens Registration for New Year

The Bridgeport Boys Club on Middle Street held the formal opening for the thirty seventh year with Lena Turney in charge. Registration welcomed boys of all creeds and nationalities. last year 1700 registered. New features include film teaching, upgraded gym equipment, and classes in radio and basketry. Club hours run 3:30 to 6 for under 12, 4 to 7 for basketball, and 7 onward for older boys.

Bridgeport Boys’ Club Middle Street Iss Lena Turney Atande

Benefit Card Party At State Armory Tonight

The Major Charles H Bonesteel auxiliary No 38 W V will hold a benefit card party in their meeting rooms at the State Armory this evening at 8 o clock. Mrs Fred Lynes chairs the entertainment committee with assistants arranging the event to aid auxiliary relief work. Last minute reservations may be made by calling Mrs William Lounsbury. Reservations include Mrs Herbert Stenstream Mrs Henry Kempe Mrs Arthur Chambers and others.

Charles H. Bonesteel State Armory Fred Lynes William Lounsbury Herbert Ste

Personal Notices and Society News Roundup

Christopher Rug of Butler and a Ute announce the birth of a son Christopher Jr at their home Sunday night Mr and Mrs Harold Simpson of Stratford Avenue have returned home after a two week visit with friends in Boston Miss Helen and Miss Tadgeworth of Passaic NJ have returned home after a week with their cousin Miss Madeline Warren of Lafayette Street The Tadies Aid of St Pauls Episcopal church will meet this afternoon at 289 oclock in the church parlors Mrs Pasqualina Mobilia of 35 Calhoun Avenue will host a birthday party this evening Myrtle Sewing circle meets with Mrs Gregory of 777 Dewey Street tomorrow at 8pm Mr and Mrs Robert Newcons of Poplar Street are vacationing in Rochester and Buffalo The Kwan Loma club plans an informal dance at the Ritz proceeds to Jewish Welfare Bureau Miss Minnie Cohen chairs the committee Yol Park Avenue Mr and Mrs William Nelson and daughter Marjorie return from Newport Rhode Island Mr and Mrs Herman HwpShowty guests of Mr and Mrs William Dooley Eaton Street The Eighth District Democratic club will hold a dance party this evening in North Main rooms Mrs Joseph Plunkett and Mrs James Whelan hostesses The Girl Scout troop of St Pauls Episcopal Church meets this evening in the parlors with Scoutmaster George D Warren of Marshfield and infant daughter Helen Mirabeth due home this week Miss Tammy W Wagner of Gonet Street has returned from a vacation at Niagara Falls Mr and Mrs Andrew Firestock of Bond Street announce the birth of a daughter born December 17

Harold Simpson Stratford Avenue Boston Helen Tadgeworth Passaic N. J Hame Madeline Warren Lafayette Street Tadies St. Paul's Episcopal Church Pasqualina Mobilia Calhoun Avenue Myrtle Sewing Circle Gregory Dewey Street Kwan Loma Club Ritz Jewish Welfare Bureau Minnie Cohen St. Paul’s Episcopal George TD. Warren Mairsfield Helen Mirabeth

General Butler III After Capital Parade in Philadelphia

Brigadier General Smedley J. Butler, director of public safety, confined at home with a severe cold, described as virtually pneumonia by his physician. He had a 102 degree temperature after leading the Philadelphia police delegation in the Holy Name societies parade in Washington.

Philadelphia Smedley J. Butler Public Safety Holy Name Societies Washington

Shannon and Brennan Lead Park City Knights of Columbus Council

The Park City Knights of Columbus council election is set for tonight with James C. Shannon to be rejected as Grand Knight and Francis J. Brennan to move up as deputy grand knight replacing Peter Clark who will not seek candidacy. James E Murphy is expected to succeed John Solan as chancellor.

Park City Knights of Columbus James C. Shannon Francis J. Brennan Peter Clark James E Murphy John Solan

Mrs Samuel Shaw Hosts Bridge Party in Redding

Mrs Samuel Shaw entertained a large bridge party at her Redding home on Friday with six tables in play. Prizes went to Mrs Palio T Platt, Mrs Underwood, Mrs P R Bradley, Mrs Clinton Sanford, Mrs Frank Meehan, and Mrs Elenry Phillips. Refreshments were served.

Mary Gilbers Heston Christchurch Joseph Babcock B. R. Bradley Mr. Babcock Sanford School Ridgefield Inn Stephen Sanford Thaniel Hageman Tosepa Sterrettto Princeton Slawthorne Doing Pisrpont Adams Kenneth M'Collam Yale University Arthur Sanford University of Maine Thendora Sanford Connecticut Women’s College Frederick Shaw John Ross Benton Deming Loomis School Miss Woolworth Miss Bureckkett Redding Ridge Kenneth Knust Porto Rico J. Birdseye Sanford Aaron H. Sanford Frank Stolle George Harry Sanford Springfield Fair Henry James Forman Europe H. GC. McCollum Willam BE. Fletcher Elizabeth FP. Chambers Atlantic City Lilian Calhoun New York Vincent Hayes Tieren Hayes Winsted Aan May Connors Bertha Moore Bridgeport Elzabeth Mills Mary McGee South Norwalk Overlook

Virginia St. John Hosts Bridge Party for Friends

Miss Virginia St. John of King Street Stratford entertained at a bridge party in honor of five friends bound for school. Attendees included Marion Trumbull Whitcomb Rise School Washington Conn Helen Curtis Serath Stevenson Drew Seminary Brewster Evelyn Crocker current school Boston and Father Carey Wheelock School Brookline Mass. Prizes awarded to top player followed by refreshments.

Virginia St. John Kingstrest Stratford Bridge Marion Trumbull Whitcomb-Rise School Washington Conn Helen Curtis Serath Stevenson Drew Seminary Brew Evelyn Crocker Rrent School Boston Father Carey Wheelock Brookline Mass Esther Nothnagle Doris Toucey Marion Hubbell Alcida Coutler Grace Schultz Muriel Hunter Phyllis Wheeler Catherine Silmer Margaret Hunt Doris Turney

Harvard Freshmen Enrollments Reveal Smaller Class

Harvard officials estimate a slightly smaller freshman class than last year’s 940 as registration closes tonight. Overall college enrollment is expected to exceed last year’s 2981, with university enrollment of 6723 also likely to rise.

Cambridge Mass Harvard

Trinity President Criticizes Wills Bout Admission Policy

Hartford Sept 2 Trinity College President R B Ogilby labeled athletic scholarships as a troubling drift in higher education. He criticized paid admissions at Boyle's 30 acres and warned such practices threaten university values in a Rotary Club address.

Hartford R. B. Ogilby Trinity College Rotary Club South America Boyle

Bay State May Vote on Sunday Baseball Law

An initiative petition filed with the Massachusetts Secretary of State seeks a Sunday baseball and sports admission fee law via initiative and referendum. It would let municipalities decide whether sports may be permitted and would not legalize horse or automobile racing boxing or hunting with firearms on Sundays.

Bay State Boston Frederic W. Cook

Also Mentioned on This Page

Rose E. Duda White-Didsbury Monty M_R.POTTER.&CO St. Mary's Church Elizabeth Blake Patrick Blake South Street Arthur J. Crowe Michael Crowe Grassy Plain Street John J. Kennedy Pleased Sacrament Margaret J. Griffin Danbury Edward M. Crowe Pawling N. W Grey Squirrel Inn New Preston Great Lakes Bethel High School Lin Wilton Ridgefield Grassy Flain School Crowe Pharmaceutical College of New York Sandy Fook Marie Drumm George Drumm Henry Street St. Elizabeth's College Convent New Jersey Miss Drumm James Durant Fluntington W. Va William Ohler Harold Senior Montreal William Hickling Greenwood Avenue Patterson N. Y James Troy Newark, N. J Patrick Troy Christopher Rug Butler A Ute Christopher, Jr Mrs Robert Newcons Poplar Street Rochester Buffalo William Nelson Marjorie Park Avenue Newport R. Z Speee Distric Democratic Club Jin Elu North Mainaiee Joseph Plunkett James Whelan Tamily W. Wagner Goneatd Street Andrew Firestock Bond Street Prember General Butler III Shannon and Brennan K. OF C. Council Samuel Shaw Redding Che D Read Co Althe Price Trinity Deplores Wills Bill Caay Ely Conserva Thatcher Chester i Thatcher Fincas Thatcher Furnace Company Bakers Francis Street N. Clark St Ering Chicago Chapin & Bangs CO W. St J Seok Glass & Bro Tesores A Crawford Laundry Co Fairfield Ave Courtland ST Barnum Fablefield Ave Noble Connecticut Mary C. Mills 1St West Avenue
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