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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1922

Page

10

Fairfield Wins Final Game In Thrilling Rally

Fairfield High School closed its 1922 baseball season with a dramatic comeback rally, beating Bethel H.S. 8 to 7 in the ninth inning. Leahy and Kiss reached on hits, Peter Beirne delivered a threebagger to load the bases, and Beirne sprinted home as Osborne’s subsequent hit sparked a fateful scoring scramble. The game featured a late Fairfield surge and a victorious finish to a season remembered for grit.

Fairfield Fairfield High School Bethel H.z.2 School Leahy Kiss Peter Beirne Beirne Osborne Felding Bethel High Fairfield, Russell and Wekeman Bethel Hibbard

National Titular Swim For Women

The Seaside Park Volunteer Life Saving Corps earned the 220 yard national titular event for women at the upcoming A A U swimming championships. Stars include four Olympic champions Ethelda Kelbtry Charlotte Boys Helen Wainright and Aileen Riggin plus Hilda James of Liverpool. Event opens August 29 with other races for locals and visitors. Seaside corps elected officers at Thursday night meeting with Commodore Irving Elson and Captain Jack Sullivan among them.

Seaside Park Volunteer Life Saving Corps Ethelda Kelbtry Charlotte Boys Helen Wainright Aileen Riggin Hilda James Liverpool Seaside Corps oMeers Commodore Irving Elson Jack M. Sullivan J. J. Murphy W. L. Elwood J. A. Abbott Jack O'Kane L. Moran J. P. Fox J. J. Sommerville W. G. Senior N. H. McPhee Frank J. D'Amico Arthur Luddy Walter Patterson Ralph Murberg George Parsons Hugh McDonald Leon Tibault Emile Labroque George H. Tenney Albert H. Vroeland

Miss Smiths Pupils Graduate in Kindergarten Exercises

Fifteen pupils of Miss Fannie Faiths Kindergarten training school received diplomas at graduation yesterday morning at 11 o'clock in the Peoples Presbyterian church. Teachers, Rev William Grace Day and Miss Smith led the ceremonies with a procession. Helen Pease, class poet from Painfield High School 1920, wrote and composed the class song Si for the graduates.

Fannie Faith Hell Sresbytarian Church William Irace Day Smith Helen Pease Painfield High School

Exercises Held On Lawn At Unquowa School

Closing exercises at Unquowa school took place on the front lawn with recitations original verse and two Greek rooted plays by pupils. The casts credited Esther Brewer Isabel Comley Harriet Thorne John Schiott and others. Carl Churchill awarded laurels to Isabel Comley and Georgianna Brewer after intermission.

Unquowa School Odysseus Ameng Esther Brewer Isabel Comley Harriet Thorne John Schiott Wadsworthy Ives Margaret Churchchill Isabel Helen Nothnagle David Samuel Knox Margaret Churchill Achilles Sidney Sloan Alec Kennedy Grace Schiott Harriet MacFarlang Frances Bell Jabbara Graesser Katherine Dietz Josephine Pullman Mary van Giesen Carl Churchill Isabel Comiey Georgianna Brewer

Brownie Charles Toth to Attempt English Channel Swim

Boston June 10 Charles Toth known as Brownie plans to swim the English Channel next August if funds raise to cover expenses. A member of the informal Brownies, he swims daily year round and has set local records including the Boston Light swim. Curran family announces birth of daughter Jan Curran at Walnut Beach home. Curran connected with American Chain.

Boston Charles Toth Toth Andrew Clarke Durcan Laurel Avennue Walnut Beach eJan

Best And Quickest Results From Times Want Ads

Classified ad note promotes fastest results from Times Want Ads across services and products. Emphasizes rapid responses, broad reach, and convenience for buyers and sellers seeking prompt placements and inquiries.

Bridal Couple Left For Long Canadian Trip

Miss Jeannette Marjorie Simons of 261 Willow Street wed Herbert Leewith son of Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Leewith of 1860 Park Avenue in Harmony Clubhouse New Haven Rev Louis Mann officiated The bride wore heavy white crepe gown with pearls and long veil The couple planned an extended honeymoon to Lake Louise Canada and will reside on Pacific Street after July 15 The bride, a former kindergarten teacher, is a New Haven High and Normal School graduate The groom is a junior partner in S Leowith & Company

Sigmund Loewith Walter Loswith Leonard Ashaim Harry A. Goldstein Eleanor Loewith Catherine and Ellsworth Ashein Barbara Goldstein Syd Shots Rex King Guerdon Williams Bridgeport Quiets Jeannette Marjorie Simons Malvin Simons Willow Street Herbert Lewith Sigmund Leewith Park Avenue Orelock Harmony Club House Whitney Avenue New Haven Louis Mann Heloise Simons Walter Loewith Simons Simona Loswith Lake Louise Canada Pacific Street

Mother Reunites With Separated Daughter After 17 Years

In Las Animas Colorado Elizabeth Braham of Chicago embraced Dolores Foulk her eighteen year old daughter at the railroad station after a seventeen year separation. Dolores born to a widow was left with relatives in Telluride and grew up believing she was the Foulk family’s sister. The two plan for Mrs Braham to return to Chicago briefly then move back to make a home in Las Animas.

Les Animas Col Elizabeth Braham Chicago Dolores Foulk Daugher Telluride Colorado Foulk Dolores Bent County High School Law Animas Foulks Braham Ouray Pueblo Las Animas

Flapper Has No Soul Says Artist In Atlantic City

Atlantic City artist Franak X. Leyendecker calls the modern girl empty of heart and sentiment, noting she avoids serious topics and prefers amusement. He contrasts her with the working girl, praising originality and style yet warning against excessive self-reliance and rejection of male aid.

Atlantic City N. J Franak X. Leyendecker Flapper

Chang Tso Lin Prominent Manchin War Lord in China

Chang Tso-Lin, governor general of Manchuria, greets reporter Edna Lee Booker in a Mukden palace. He advocates unity under a strong central government, appealing for American sympathy and support amid China’s crisis. His forces, reputedly 800000, back his drive for unification with modern aircraft and guns.

America China Chang Tso-Lin Chang West Point Edna Lee Booker International News Service Mukden Manchuria Chang Tse-Lin E. Carlton Baker H. V. Kao Bureau of Foreign Affairs Sun Yat Sen Republic Vickers Vimy Rolls Moyce Handley Page Washington Napoleon Lord Northcliffe Bratt Chang Closs Chang Tso Lin Yuan Shih-kai

Cities To Be Represented At Hearing On Telephone Rates

Edward Gallagher of Norwalk challenges the Southern New England Telephone Company’s rates. Bridgeport and New Haven officials including City Attorney John A. Cornell Jr. and Mayor David Raid are expected to attend. Bridgeport alderman Kisco introduced a council resolution calling for an investigation, referred to the Miscellaneous Committee. The Tuesday hearing promises statewide interest.

Bridgeport New Haven Edward Gallagher Norwalk P. A. Commission Southern New Enz Inada John A. Cornell Jr David Raid New Hai Kisco Gallagher

Never Will Marry Again He Declares in Court

New Haven June 10 Leonard J Cosenza sought a divorce alleging extreme cruelty by his wife in Superior court. He testified of being grabbed by the arm having his head cut open by a swung bottle and being beaten with a poker the stab wound needed three stitches. When asked if he would marry again he answered not Mrs Cosenza was not present at the hearing.

New Haven Leonard J. Cosenza Cosenza Allyn L. Brown

Graves-Matheson Nuptials Occur This Afternoon

A June wedding took place at 2 o'clock in the United church as Miss Vivian Adsila Matheson daughter of Mur dock R. Matheson of 273 Cottage street wed Reginald Sumner Graves son of Mrs. Fannies Graves Rev Dr William Horace Day officiated. The bride wore white georgette and carried roses and freesias. The bridal party included Clarice Grace Matheson and Frederick Taylor Graves. A reception followed at 100 Brooklawn avenue Stratfield. The couple plan a honeymoon and will reside at Brookview avenue after July 16.

United Church Vivian Adsila Matheson Murdock R. Matheson Cottage Street Reginald Sumner Graves Fannies Graves William Horace Day Miss Matheson Clarice Grace Matheson Frederick Taylor Graves Brooklawn Avenue Stratfield

St Johns Sunday School Picnic At Heardsley Park

St Johns Sunday school holds its annual outdoor picnic at Heardsley Park. Special trolley cars carried participants from St Johns church at 9:80 with events planned from 9:80 to 4:20. Rev Stephen Fish Sherman Rev Greene and Deaconess Barlow supervised as children enjoyed games and ice cream after their lunches.

Heardsley Park Ray Pinic St. John's St. John's Church Stephen Fish Sherman Greene Barlow Faiirfield Beach Black Rock Joseph Parry Edward McKeever J. Hawley

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