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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1922

Page

13

Vesterd Choir of Start Tomorrow at United Church

The United Church vested choir will begin winter services Sunday morning under organist Mrs. Elmer Beardsley. Miss Will A Miller from Norwalk will substitute for Mrs. Lena Mason Barnsley and first perform October 28. The choir includes Mrs Gladden Beers, Miss Blanche Bixby, several named members, and many others listed.

Jifhe United Church Elmer Beardsley United Church Quarteti Will A. Miller Norwalk Lena Mason Barnsley Sap Rano Miller Quertette May EL Hard Louis D. Ginand Joseph F Arvin Hall Winthrop Flyde H. A. Krapp WH. Guinton Dillian Manning Dorothy Wilson A. D. Canfield Ivan D. Cann Thomas Caskey A. W. Comstock Harold Skrapp W. H. Linten Paul Mattoon Charles Oviatt Edward L. Packard Webster Rowell William Sniffen Leonard “W. Smith L. T. Warner Edward Wilmot Albert Wilson

Mathilda Bagdy Weds Earl White at St Patrick's Church

Miss Mathilda Bagdy and Earl W White of Lindley Street were married Thursday morning at St Patrick's Church. Rev John Lynch officiated. The bride wore blue crepe with gray accents and a gray picture hat. sister Marla Bagdy served as bridesmaid. Best man was James White. A wedding breakfast followed at the bridegroom's sister Mrs C W Schmidt’s home at 208 Lindley Street. The couple left for a trip to New York and Albany and will reside on Lindley Street upon return.

John Lynch Mathilda Bagdy Earle W. White Lindley Street St. Patrick's Church Marla KR. Bagdy James White C. W., Schmidt Torfa New York City Albany N. Y

Mader to Teach Cost Accounting at Bridgeport

George W. Meder, comptroller of Lake Torpedo Boat, will teach cost accounting and auditing this year for the Bridgeport division of Northeastern University. Meder graduates from New York University with a bachelor of commercial science and holds a Connecticut CPA license. He is also a member of the Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants.

Bridgeport Northeastern University George W. Meder Lake Mederi New York University School of Commerce State’ of Connecticut Connecticut Society of Certified

Improvement Society Holds Second Annual Birthday Party

The Miltain Improvement Society held its second annual birthday party at Mrs. Walter Redfield’s home on Mill Plain Road Fairfield. Members paid one penny per year of age to fund winter work while a slate of officers was elected for the next year.

Miltain Improvement Society Walter Redfield Mim Plain Road Fairfield Mill Plain

Marriag es Agnes Gustafson and Fred Anton announced

Marriage notices and society brief item details include Miss Agnes Gustafson daughter of Mr and Mrs C Gustafson Easton and Fred Anton of 15 Brooks Street marriage took place recently. Also Mrs W E Harty hosts opening of new milk shop with ten served 3 to 6. Officers elected at Ladies guild First Lutheran church: C W Berrer president Jorgensen vice president Elia Phelps secretary A Akerfelt treasurer. Nancy Berg to wed Henry Bury of Fairfield. miscellaneous shower at Nobl Avenue home. Ferguson bridge club organized in Black Rock with Willam McKinley treasurer. sessions at members homes. St Patrick's parish women hold church parlors food sale 2 to 6 for new school building. William Langhammer to have charset. best races at Pequet Yacht club. tea served 4 to 6.

Agnes Gustafson Ladies’ Guild First Lutheran Church C. Miller Dewey Street C. W. Berrer John Jorgensen Elia Phelps A. Akerfelt Willard M. Sprague Black Rock Willam McKinley Rowsley Street St. Patrick's Parish William Langhammer Charset. S

Nature Pictures at Branch Library Exhibition

An exhibition of photographs of parks gardens and home plots will be held at the south branch of Bridgeport Public Library on Myrtle avenue next week. Amateur and professional photographers are invited to exhibit pictures and the display aims to educate the public about trees shrubs and plant life in the city.

Big City Bridgeport Public Library Myrtle Avenue Pryor Miss. A Donley Ibrarlun Bridgeport

Rev George Gilbert To Speak Rally Week

The two night bazaar at St. Luke's church opens last night and continues tonight with a clam supper at 6 to 8. A weekly rally features diverse social entertainments and specific group nights. Rev George E Gilbert of Middletown is slated to speak Wednesday and Thursday at the event.

Lotieries Et Luke's Church St. Luke's Church Childen George E. Gilbert Middletown Witrels

Births and marriage licenses listed in vital statistics

Births are recorded for Patrick and Tulla Nika a son Sept 22 at 470 Berkshire Ave Mary Malar a daughter Sept 19 748 Avc Mic St Frank and Tessie Grasso a son Sept 19 33 Pali Sade Ave Crore and Mary i Rajotte two daughters Sept de Alrtred and Florence Taknoa a daughter Sept 2 Cornelus and Mary Callahan a son Sept 22 Joan and Gathering Moran a daughter Sept 28 John and Mary Griach an infant Sept 21 Michael and Anna Sztonaba a son Sept 20 Miles and Martha Gerrity a daughter Sept 17. Marriage licenses: Andera Bentson and Irma Carlgon both 42 River St Theodore Nelson 24 170K Fairfield Ave and 1 Arehumbail 21 25 Lenox Ave.

Patrick and Tulla Nika Berkshire Avenue George Anda Mary Malar Mic Street Frank and Tessie Grasso Palisade Avenue Crore Mary i Rajotte Talon Went Alrtred Florence Taknoa Lenox,avenue Cornelus Mary Callahan Austin Street Joan and Gathering Moran Denver Avenue John and Mary Griach Weber Street Ann Michael and Anna Sztonaba Ogden Street Pepi Miles Martha Gerrity River Street Andera Bentson Irma Carlgon Theodore Nelson Tairfield Avenue Arehumbail Lenox Avenue

Mrs Prentice Named G O P Vice Chairman

Hartford September 23 Mrs Sum uell Prentice of Hartford was elected vice chairman of the Hepuo Hean state central committee at its meeting this afternoon by acclamation. Mrs Davis of Norwalk had been mentioned but withdrew in favor of Mrs Prentice. The committee fixed October 6 as the caucus date to nominate House of Representatives candidates.

Hartford Sumuell. Prentice Hepuo- Hean State Central Committee Davis Norwalk Prentice House of Representatives

Special Savurday Offer From One Hundred Allk Nolvet

An advertisement promotes a limited Savurday sale with items priced around eight to ten dollars. The playful copy urges swift action and highlights value without detailing specific products or locations.

Taylor Redfern Wedding at St. John's

A wedding took place Wednesday afternoon at St. John's Episcopal Church uniting Miss Emily Redfern and Arthur Taylor. Rev. Stephen Fish Sherman officiated as the couple exchanged vows, with Freda Redfern as maid of honor and Fred Taylor as best man. A wedding supper followed for immediate family members.

Emily Redfern EH. A. Redfern Jounaon Stratford Arthur Taylor R. Taylor Barnum Avenue St. Jonn's Episcopal Church Stephen Fish Sherman Freda Redfern Giorgette Astors Fred Taylor

Wedding trip to Catakill Mountains and home in Strathford

The couple will honeymoon in the Catakill mountains and plan to settled at 31 Bows street Strathford after October 15. Attending guests included Mr and Mrs Jerpess Redfern of Chicopee Falls Massachusetts and Robert Elezerd of Providence.

Catakill Mountains Bows Street Strathford Quaata Jerpess ‘Redfern Chicopee Falls Maas Robert Elezerd Providence

Fairfield Trading Post Fair Opens With Torch Parade

The Trading Post Fair in Fairfield opened at Legion Hall with large crowds likely to attend tonight and tomorrow. An automobile prize will be awarded tomorrow evening and a torch-light parade closes the events. A Legion Hall costume change is planned for Wednesday to benefit the Fairfield Band, with sixteen valuable prizes for best costumes.

Bride to be Hosts Shower Gift Bonanza and Mock Nuptials

A bridal shower for Misa Sadie Rockowicz at 759 State Street featured a mock wedding with Misa Margaret McCarthy as bride and Miss Inte Rosenbluh as groom. A buffet, dancing, and many gifts followed. Attendees included Gecella Troy, Lillian Piazza, Lina Cohen, Rebecca Mel Knight, Bessie Block, and dozens more. Short fur jackets and ripe fashion trends like red leather trim on gray ensembles also drew notice.

Misa Sadie Rockowicz State Street Misa Margaret McCarthy Inte Rosenbluh Arlene Young Rogkowicz Gecella Troy Lillian Piazza Lina ‘Cohen Rebecca Mel Knight Bessie Block Mary Carroll Margaret McCarthy Kate Rosenbluh Ariene Young Lillian Williama Mary Killwaossen Viola Audley Laura Audley Esther O'Day Clorence Bruce Rose Rockowitz Kline G. Card Mra. R. Rosa

Gymnasium Party at Y W C A Monday Night

Y W C A begins activities Monday night from 7 45 to 10 o clock with a party for those interested in gymnasium or swimming. Pool use available Friday afternoons and evenings. Swimming instruction offered and various gym classes for housewives beginners and advanced including floor work apparatus and dancing plus junior girls basketball practice. Classes start week of October 2 and swimming October 6.

Thy Y. W. CA Len Hill Tha Y. W. C AIL Gymnasium

Autumn Hat Sale Sparks Broad Selection On Saturday

A large assortment of hats across velvet, duvetyn, felt, velour, and suede is on sale Saturday. Colorful options include black hats embroidered in silver. One price set at 12 dollars 50 cents, with merchandise displayed on the second floor.

Embroidered Duvetyns on Third Floor Section

Nine or ten wonderful shades including dahlia taupe poppy red brown and tan for blouses and hats. Sik section on the Third floor.

Sik

Novelty Linery Items Hit Paris Markets in Russian Imports

Crushed Matelasse fabrics and late importations from Paris appear in Russian blouse lines and milk glassy capes and linery. Sitk asction, Third Elder.

Paris Sitk Asction

The Latest Matelasse Jackets In Brown Navy and Black

Matelasse jackets offered in brown navy and black priced at $10.50 each. Limited stock advertised with no further details on size or supplier.

Satin Balkan Crepe for Black Dresses Special Offer

A limited supply satin Balkan crepe described as heavy and elegant suitable for mourning. Special price 3.50 dollars per yard, down from 4.50. Also notes a three pound box of assorted La Marquise chocolates offered Saturday, with hard and soft centers and almonds at 1.00. Malo floor.

Over Blouses for First Full Suits in Crepe de Chine

Describes a range of blouses to pair with early suit styles. Includes crepe de chine options in dark blue and brown with narrow belts and embroidery in contrasting colors priced at 3.95. Also notes imported models in extra heavy crepe, beaded in steel or colors priced 10.50 and 12.50 for second Boor.

Ribbons of Rare Beauty in Metal Brocades

Describes rich looking metal brocades with lus trous black satins featuring gold Chinese character inspired designs. Notes versatile uses for hats, girdles, vests, bags and fancy work. Persian ribbons in two widths, metal brocades across widths from $2.25 to $5.50 and up, Main floor front.

Hosiery Deal in Camel and Silvertone Shades

Anner Hosiery offered at $1.00 in camel silvertone sal mon gray and pheasant shades. This promotion highlights a selection of colors and a uniform price aimed at shoppers seeking affordable hosiery options.

Fruit of the Loom Note Prices in Yardage List

Textile ad lists fabric widths and prices: 234 yards wide at 65 cents per yard, 214 yards wide at 60 cents per yard, and 2 yards wide at 58 cents per yard.

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Top Coats by Richard Austin at Great Castle Street

Not many of these coats available from Richard Austin at 14 Great Castle Street London. Each coat is extra fine in material and workmanship and highly wind resistant. Suited for business wear and women who drive. Visit the second floor to try one, as there will be no reorders.

Richard Austin Great Castle St London

The Cloth Dress of Serge and Poiret Twills

Two stylish models in serge and Poiret Twills offered at $59.50 and $65.00. Mostly blue with black options, up-to-date designs, long plaited panels, silk braid trim, cabochon belts, and steel beading accents. Hand embroidered silk or chenille add color on sleeves or fronts.

Willoway brassiere by De Bevoise described

An item titled Willoway by De Bevoise describes a pink cotton broche brassiere with attached hose supporters. It features a back facing from the waist to allow hip space or tightening without moving the top, adjustable for fit.

Waist Attachment Dress with Dutch Neck and Sleeves

Advertises a waist attachment dress in ankle length with Dutch neck long sleeves elbow sleeves and knee length options. Available in sizes 4 to 6 priced from 1.10 to 1.60.

Union

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Earl White Mader Improvement Society Walter Red] Field H. Waldsborough Eliot. Smith Yhe W. H. Banks J. H Barker W.R. Bassick M. Conner M. Draper C. B. Taylor C.wells J. A. Forsythe Ding A. Pierson Mill Plain Society W. E. Harty Business and Professional Women’s Club Yacht Club Main ST Poti's Palace Chidren’s Islants Air Hoye United States Navy Teme Crepe Dimity Forest Mil Denton Meigs George Gilbert Main St. Stratfield Hotel Black Taylor Redfern ST. John's Sean Che Malo Figar
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