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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1920

Page

10

Miss Kearns to wed Mr John Elliott tomorrow

Miss Mae Veronton Kearns daughter of Mr and Mrs Patrick Kearns of 144 Beechwood avenue will become the bride of Mr John Elliot of South Brookfield Mass tomorrow morning at St Augustine's church. Rev James Nihil will say the high nuptial mass. The gown is white organdie with ruffles and a white georgette picture hat. Attendant Loretta Kearns will wear pink organdie with pink roses. Emerson Moran will be groom’s man for Mr Eliot. After the ceremony a reception and wedding breakfast will be hosted at the bride’s home. The couple will take a trip to the Berkshires and reside at 144 Beechwood avenue.

St. Augustine's Church Mae Veronton Kearns Patrick Kearns Beechwood Avenue Wimam John Bklliot John Elliot Sorth Brookfield Mass James Nihil Kearns Georgette Mies Loretta Kearns Emerson Moran Mr. Ebott Berkshires Miss Kearmans the Colombia Graphaphone Company Eliot Locomobile Company

Governor's Ring Firmly Backed at Suffrage Meeting

At Ridgefield annual convention the speaker Miss Katharine Lodington stated strong backing for the governor and the ring in Chicago. A mass suffrage meeting for the county is planned in Stratford next month and Miss Lansington urged continuing suffrage work through summer. Notable attendees included Miss Carolyn Jenson and Mrs. Alice Juco among many others. total funds raised neared 1590 dollars from Republican and Democratic women.

Wilson Arthur Conner Fairfield County Suffrage Association Bridgeport Republican Tea Committee Ridgefield Katherine Lodington Suffragist Association Chicago Ring Stratford Lansington Carolline Ruutz-Rees Cawazmo Tidee Fell May Olcott Samuel C. Bhaw Herbert Sherman Edith Hastings Theodore Steiber James Miser Bliss Helen Boyd James Roche Willam Melaughtin B. Brownstein Margaret Beck Frank Wilder Leila Warnes Carolyn Jenson William T. Hincks

Baby born in flivver may be named Henry Ford

New York dispatch describes a baby born in a flivver near Mary Immaculate hospital Jamaica on a Friday night. Police officer Patrick Mahoney and wife Catherine witnessed the birth as doctor Musante, aided by ambulance chauffeur Bur Werebauer, brought light with matches to assist delivery. The 1-2 pound boy and mother are reported resting. A separate civil suit alleges injuries from an assault by Lt Predd Bozeman of Burns Detective Agency, seeking 6900 dollars, with bonds posted and case set for September term.

New York Patrick Mahoney Boller Squad Nottawa Street Jamaica Henry Ford Mahoney Mary Immeaculate Hospital Mahoney Catherine Joseph Musante Bur Werebau Frank Coma Broad Afrpet Predd Bozeman Burns Detective Agency Cozea Stelgier Cotes

Personal notices from Bridgeport area social pages

The column notes the Little Sisters annual meeting at Miss Mary Hincks home and officers election, class reunions at Smith College, farewell for Miss Margaret Hughes before Panama, and student Ross Van Gieson returning from MIT for summer. It lists Emily Nickerson home from Wheaton College, Anna Lynch off to Mount St Josephs seminary graduation, T N S club anniversary at Mrs Plotkin’s, and plans for summer picnics and gatherings across Bridgeport communities.

Little Sisters Mary Hincks W. T. Hincks Park Place

June Weddings and Local Social Notes

Miss Helen Grace Trowbridge and Leroy Oakey Tuttle wed in New York on June 2 with only immediate family. Elizabeth Isabel Olmstead and Leroy Miller Chapman married June 5. Jet Stiff to wed Oliver Osborne. Beatrice Ashcroft and Albert Lerien wed at St. Pauls. Beatrice Ruth Davis to Harold Wright June 10. Blanche Neal to Arthur Taylor to wed June 19 with family present. Engagements include Annie Youngsna to Clarence Harter. Miss Lillian Beloin to John Tierney shower held. mock marriage staged at party. Nurses to hold meeting at St Vincent’s Nurses’ Home June 17 with speakers from Catholic Charities and Hospital Social Service Bureau. Parish events include a St Peter’s benefit dance June 21 and high school juniors’ picnic at Fairfield Beach. Ladies Auxiliary of Letter Carriers hosted by Mrs Blanche Snyder. over $1,200 from Sacred Heart Children of Mary fundraiser to furnish new church statues. Harold White visiting from Canada. Mr and Mrs James Kearns have opened up.

Helen Grace Trowbridge Maynard ‘Trowbridge Leroy Oakey Tuttle New York City National Catholic War Council St. Vincent's Nurses’ Home Margaret Wise Hospital Social Service Bureau Miss Wise Hartford Waterbury New Haven Matthew J. Judge Charities Victoria Larmour Catholic Charitable Walnut Beach St. Peter's Church Brooklawn Fairfield Beach

Mrs Thomas Word to Women in Morrice Michigan

Mrs Ep Tuomas of Morrice Michigan describes relief from dizziness after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound during and after pregnancies. She credits the product with restoring health and urges others to seek the same aid with free confidential advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn Massachusetts.

Morrice, Mich Lydia E. Pinkham Ep. Tuomas Morrice Mich Addrees

How to Gain Flesh and Build Strength Tonic Sold Here

The ad asserts that proper digestion nourishes flesh and blood and promotes weight gain. It claims Vinci tonic restores appetite and digestion, enriches blood, and builds strength, noting it has sold here for years with a splendid reputation.

Vinci Adv

June Weddings Fever Fades Into Gingham Gown Glamour

The newspaper notes a June wedding rush with reporters busy across cities. It discusses floral decorations as a reason for June nuptials, the shift to simple budgets, and bridal desire for a beautiful ceremony. It contrasts grand gowns with gingham fashion, highlighting Harper’s Bazaar June features.

Closing reception for Girls' Dancing Class announced

Miss Frances Brooks Coxgswell will host a closing reception for her Girls' Dancing Class at Seaside Institute on Saturday at 2 p m June 19. Isa bel Grant Pillans is soloist performing Ponchiello Moonlight Sea Fantasy and Butterfly in a Garden plus piano accompaniment by Mrs. C Gustave Gronquist. Puppet program by Mise Ethel De Nyse Beach. Class list includes Grace Jepson Hazel Lewis Ruth Gronquist Laura Chapman Lillian Cohen Edith Cohen Louise Christensen Kathleen Engelhardt Pergy Fletcher Mabel LaGilette Margaret Hohen Adeline Kinder Flora Kirchner Margaret Kovac Lillian Lau Jennie Larsen Pearl Lemb Huth Liscomb Margaret Mar cello Dora Michal Mary McNamara Bessie Neville Margaret Nash Ida Orlin Agnes Paul Edith Rosenbluh Slara Spetrina Perina Spetrina Mary Swanson Marian Sackett Rondeline Smirnow Helen Yanosy Lililian Ward.

Frances Brooks Coxgswell Seaside Institute Isabel Grant Pillans C. Gustave Gronquist Mise Ethel de Nyse Beach Grace Jepson Hazel Lewis Ruth Gronquist Laura Chapman Lillian Cohen Edith Cohen Louise Christensen Kathleen Engelhardt Pergy Fletcher Mabel la Gillette Margaret Hohen Adeline Kinder Flora Kirchner Margaret Kovac Lillian Lau Jennie Larsen Pearl Limb Huth Liscomb Margaret Marcello Dora Michal Mary McNamara Bessie Neville Margaret Nash Ida Orlin Agnes Paul Edith Rosenbluh Slara Spetrina Perina Spetrina Mary Swanson Marian Sackett Rondeline Smirnow Helen Yanosy Lililian Ward

Fairfield 37th Annual WCTU Session Held Tomorrow

The Fairfield County Women’s Temperance Union will hold its 37th annual convention at the First Methodist church tomorrow. The program includes devotions, welcoming remarks by Mrs. Orville Rector, a response by Mrs. Henry Scoville, memorials by Rev. Edna Fielder, election of officers, and a state address by Mrs. Mary B. Wilson. Dorothy Wheale will discuss Americanization and Miss Ada Tuck Whitaker will sing with Edith Bloss Thompson.

Fairfield Courity Women’s Temperance Union First Methodist Church R. Lampman Orville Rector Henry Scoville Stamford Edna Fielder Danbury Mary B. Wilson

Dining Room Furniture in Walnut and Burl Panels

A display describes a walnut dining set finished in dark chromwald with eighteenth century styling. The octagonal table, burl walnut panels, high mounted china cabinet, six chairs with tapestry seating, and bronze nail details are highlighted as versatile for drawing or living rooms. Transportation delays have eased. fourth floor.

Printzess Jersey Suits Direct from Factory Now

Jersey Suits in four colors navy Copenhagen blue brown and Oxford offered at 25 dollars. Direct from factory with strong service and endurance claims. Plus a range of silverware and houseware items on the main floor and second floor sales.

Jersey Copenhagen Oxford

Overstocked third floor living room sets offered cheap

Third floor displays various three piece living room furniture sets marked very low. Overstock of upholstered pieces prompts bargain pricing now to clear inventory.

Vador Porch Shades Now Available In Multiple Sizes

A local supplier announces Vador Porch Shades praised for porch and outdoor sleeping room use. Features include a patented ventilator adjustment providing airflow without drafts. Stocked sizes range from 4 ft wide to 12 ft wide with 7 ft 6 in drops, priced from 3.40 to 13.50 dollars.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miss Kearns St. Augustine’s Church Henry Ford Cozza Marjorie Smith Myre Avenue Frank Lyman Smith College Northampton Margaret Hughes Washington Avenue Panama Ross van Gieson H. B. van Gieson Brooklawn Avenue Mass Institute of Technology Emily R Nickerson L. B. Nickerson Norman Street Nickerson Wheaton College Norton Anna G. Lynch Willam Lynch Colorado Avenue Mortford Mount St. Joseph's Seminary Muriel Rady H. Plotkin Coleman Street Bertha Levy Jennie Levanthal Gertrude Hosenberg Minnie Ginsberg Sadie Mooney Marion Ginsberg Bertha Kaufman Ida Levy Bertha Levanthal Lillian Rosenberg Ethel Greenblatt Elizabeth Freedman Mra H. Frank HL Bernstein Gertrude Frank Marion Hernstein Betty Lemke Nelle Halfich Betty Scott Madeleine Cragdock Nellie Halflich The Ordnance Department Comfort Club Stratfield W. H. Sprasne William B. Price Odette Feder Greenfield Hill Wil- Hameport Lena Sheldon Forestville Bridgeport High School Lilian Kiely Y. M and Madison Avenue Richard Buechier M. J. Buechier Clintons Averse Uiversity Pennsylvania WU. Farini Brooklyn Ficanor Painter State Street Louis White North Mavenue Farini Athletic Association WCA Goliea Hil Street Henrietta Kent Re, Kent Park Venue Rosenatt Hal Greenwich Girle Friendly Society of St Pauls du, Fairfield Sherman Ha Grace Su Madame Fly Theresa Lieff Madison Richard Howet Howell John W Howell Dover N. J Main Street John O'Donnell U.S Newport R. L John W. Olmstead Elizabeth Isabel Leroy Miller Chapman Jet Stiff Lenox Avenue Harvey Hubbell Co Oliver Osborne Beatrice Helen Ashcroft Albert Herman Lerien St. Paul's Episcopal Church Miss Ashcroft Thomas Ashcroft Robert Davis Stepney Beatrice Ruth Harold Waldo Wright Blanche Neal Berkshire Avenue Arthur ©. Taylor Fairview Avenue United ‘Congregational Church Annie Gurder Youngsna East Douglas Clarence T. Harter Youngsna Mr. Harter Bilton Tool Machine Co Lillian Beloin John Tierney P. J. Tierney Blanche Snyder Wilmont Avenue Children of Mary of Sacred Heart Church Harold White Canada Hanover Street James Kearns Times Lady Gingham Harper's Bazaar William J. Bryan San Francisco Toledo Blade Che Adam Queen Anne Sheraton Printzess Sheffield Ement New In Books Jane McRae Mark Lee Luther Ramond S. Spears Vador
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