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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1920

Page

11

Navy Chief Weds Popular Bridgeport Girl

Navy chief William Jennings Ard, son of Lafayette residents, will wed Mia Hazel Elizabeth Troberts, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Roberts of 129 Parallel Street, this afternoon at 5 at the Roberts home. Rev. Herbert Brown will perform the ceremony. no attendants. The couple will honeymoon via stops in New York Baltimore and Washington before settling in Portsmouth Virginia.

George Roberts Mia Hazel Elizabeth Trobents William Jennings Ard Electolan Ard John Edward Ard Tafayette Portsmouth Herbert Brown Olivet Congregational Shareh New York Baltimore Washington Roberts Miss Troberts Jane Company

Lipkowska Debuts in New York After Four Year Absence

Noted Russian coloratura Lydia Lipkowska gave her first U S performance in four years at Carnegie Hall New York. The soprano delivered a demanding program that drew praise and marked her return to this country.

Mme Lydia Lipkowska Colorature Rane Cartegie Hall New Porta ‘Ork

Bazaar Receives Warm Thanks for Big Local Sale

The bazaar at the Temple Liberty Building was a big success with strong committee effort and merchant donations. Mrs Richard Loewith and Herman Walder praised volunteers and merchants for contributions that exceeded expectations and fueled strong fund-raising results.

Liberty Temple Richard Loewith Eo Baguer Herman Walder Caenar Miseh, Inc Mgr. Walder

Poles Use Bolshevik Metals for Skeropka Monument

Poles plan a Warsaw memorial to Rev. Father Skeropka using captured Bolshevik gun metal. The 27 year old chaplain led a notable charge at the August 15 crisis, died under fire, and is celebrated as a national hero. A competition among top Polish sculptors will determine the monument design.

Warsaw S Keropka Warssw Skeropka Skorupka Red Cross Poland Red

Cough Remedies Proclaim Healing Powers of Bronchitis Cure

An old family remedy advertises its effectiveness for coughs colds bronchitis and throat and lung ailments. The ad claims pure safe ingredients aid nature restore vitality and relieve coughing with the furnitine trademark on every package priced 60 cents and 1.20 dollars.

Luncheon parties and club events fill Fairfield social calendar

Social notes from Fairfield detail Miss Anne Burr Jennings hosting a luncheon at Sunniholme in Fairfield to inaugurate a lodge auxiliary. Guests from the area attend with other society engagements noted including charity sales at Universalist church and a Brooklawn Country Club luncheon for Mrs Hoyt Perry of San Francisco.

Anne Burr Jennings David Fleming Harry Morfey Marion Patterson Alice Curtis Waldmere Avenue Brooklawn Country Club Hoyt Perry San Francisco Cal Andrew L Miker Fairifeld Louise Atwater Andrew Smith Perry

Miss Cotter to Speak Before Catholic Bureau

Tomorrow at 4 p m the Volunteer Visitors' Committee of the Catholic Charitable Bureau will meet at the Catholic Community House Barnum avenue and Pem broke Street. Miss Mary Alma Cotter executive secretary of the Catholic Social Service Bureau of New Haven will discuss Child Placing. Members to report on families aided and Christmas plans.

Catholic Charitabe Bureau Barnum Avenue Pembroke Street Mary John McElroy Thos. P. Morrissey St. Augustine's Ellen Cullinan Sacred Heart J. W. Roberts St Peter's Eugene Sullivan St. Charles John Barry St. Patrick's Streck Blessed Sacrament

The Family Memory Saver Bulletin Board Idea

A reused broken picture frame becomes a family memory board. A green felt square backs it, hung in a visible area, to pin letters and notes from Aunt Grace and borrowed items. It acts as a family newspaper, saving time and organizing reminders and signs.

Grace

Millionaire Husband Revealed as Beggar Dupe

Mrs. Lillian Geraldine Vand Love, seventeen, filed for annulment after discovering her San Francisco husband James Robert Vand Loy, a millionaire, had posed as a prince charmer beggar to gain entry to social events.

Lillian Geraldine Vand Love James Robert van d' Loy San Francisco

Anniversary Mass At St Marys Church Observes Aunt

On Saturday morning at St Marys church Rev Clement Martin of Hartford Conn will sing a solemn high anniversary requiem mass in honor of his aunt the late Mrs Margaret M Ford. New Haven The family of Gunner s Mate John F Bohan received the Navy Cross for heroic services repelling a submarine attack while on duty on the U S Virginian. Rockwell Driggs Marlin Rockwell Company and Albert F Rockwell were enjoined by Judge Garvin from manufacturing certain patented articles at the request of the New Departure Company. Something You Want Use Times Want Ads.

Hiridgeport Business and Elit Liberty Building Louise Fradson Third Order of St. Francis of St Mary's Church St. Mary's Church Clement Martin Hartford, Conn Margaret M. Ford New Haven John F. Bohan U. S & Virginian Rockwell-Driggs Marlin-Roockwell Company Albert F. Rockwell E. L. Garvin U. S. District Court New Departure Company

Bridgeport Symphony Society Debuts At High School

The Bridgeport Symphony Society plans its first concert Sunday afternoon at 2 at the High School auditorium under Dr Giovanni E Consterno. Eighty picked musicians have studied two months for a program including a Military march Overture Reverie and Toreh Night Procession. Officers include Carl F Selmon President George Sanger Vice President Fred W Hall Treasurer J Henry Hutzel Recording Secretary Chas Axman Financial Secretary and Earle B Hoskins Advisory Board Chairman.

Bridgeport Symphony Society Grelock Giovanni E. Consterno Harvey Hubbell Carl F. Selmon George Sanger Fred. W. Hall J. Henry Hutzel Chas. ‘Axman Earle B. Hoskins

Castile Daughters Bazaar Supports Catholic Community House

The Daughters of Castile hold an annual bazaar at Canton Hall on Broad Street to aid the Catholic Community House. Last year’s event at the Elks Club drew large crowds, and this year offers handmade gift items, a children’s program led by Miss Daley and Miss Doherty, and an evening of dancing. Proceeds fund clubs, classes, and wholesome recreation at the community house.

Barnum Recreation Center Harold Dart Miriam Kriegler Daughters of Castile Canton Hall Broad Street Elks Cluly House Elks’ Club Daley

Let Your Wife Know Something About Your Business

Advice to husbands to keep wives informed of finances and legal affairs to avoid hardship after death. Warns that secrecy can leave widows unprepared for insurance, property, and executor issues. Encourages regular businesslike discussions and clear access to important papers for both spouses.

Lke

No clear article headline from fragment

Fragmentary sentence discusses preparation for life’s battles and facing them alone, implying a motivational or cautionary tone about readiness and personal resolve. No identifiable people, places, or events are present in the readable text.

Children Feet Should Be Carefully Looked After

An article explains that tight footwear harms foot movement and development. It urges loose fitting, soft leather shoes with toe wiggle room, noting early childhood foot health prevents later deformities and poor ventilation. It adds fashion tips about season crepe fabrics and embroidered accents.

Recital for Two Pianos Delights Wednesday Club Crowd

Guy Maier and Lee Pattison gave a two piano recital in the Stratfield ballroom for the Wednesday Afternoon Musical club. The program featured gems from limited literature and showcased ensemble precision and joyful interpretation that communicated strongly to listeners.

Guy Maier Lee Lattison Stratfield Maier Mr. Pattison Mr. Maier Mater Pattison

Jewels Dress Up The Simplest Gowns

A serpent wraps the arm a bracelet set with square sapphires a string of pearls and a fascinating snake ring appear in a jewelry illustration showing simple gown styling.

Memorial Services for Senator Bankhead Held by Senate

Washington December 9 memorial services were held in honor of the late Senator Bankhead of Alabama. Eulogies were delivered by numerous senators and all other business was postponed until tomorrow.

Washington Bankhead Alabama Senate

Sable scarf guides chic winter wardrobe

Fashion note counsels sable scarf as winter backbone for stylish outfits. Pair with a brown velvet gown and matching hat to complete the ensemble.

Homemade Pinex Cough Remedy Promises Fast Relief

A home remedy using 2% ounces of Pinex in a pint of sugar syrup or alternatives promises quick relief from coughs within 24 hours. It claims to soothe throat membranes, stop tickling, loosen phlegm, and aid bronchial symptoms with a cost saving versus store bought syrup. The ad touts Pinex as Norway pine extract and urges asking a druggist for 216 ounces of Pinex with directions.

Pines, Co Ft. Wayne Ind

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