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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1920

Page

12

Bride to wed in Danbury and many city notices

Long local social update notes Miss Ethel May Durgy to wed Revert L Fox of this city June 23 with Atta Fox and Gene Baldwin as attendants. Mentions weddings, engagements, parties, and travel plans of multiple Stratford and New Haven residents amid school graduations and social events.

Miles Ethel May Durgy Walter Durgy Danbury Revert L. Fox Miss Durgy Cty Fox United Dry Goods Camp Devens Atta Fox Gene Baldwin Herbert Durgy Rev A. C. Coburn Helen Phillips Stratford New Haven Walter Goddard Hartford

Nevins Gazzo lo Nuptials Today

Miss Malvina Gazzolo daughter of Mrs Mary Gazzolo of 49 Pequonnock street and Edward Nevins son of Mr and Mrs Edward Nevins of 148 Bur roughs street were married this morning at 9 o clock Rev James Nihill officiated The bride wore a white georgette gown with a matching picture hat and carried white rose bridal bouquet Miss Mary Kiely attended in white crepe de chine with pink rosebud corsage Richard Nevins was best man A wedding breakfast and reception followed at the bride s home The couple will honeymoon at Niagara Falls and reside at 20 Carroll avenue upon return Mr Nevins works for Singer Sewing Machine company and Miss Gazzolo has worked at Crown Corset company

Malvina Gazzolo Mary Gazzolo Pequonnock Street Edward Nevins Burroughs Sireet James Nihill Mary Kiely Richard Nevins Mrs. Nevins Niagara Falls Carroll Avenue Mr. Nevins Singer Sewing Machine Company Miss Gazzolo Crown Corset Company

Four Graduates of St Thomas Seminary in Hartford

Four Bridgeport youths were among 14 graduates at St Thomas's Seminary Hartford. They will spend vacation in the city awaiting appointment to Grand Seminary in August. Names include Francis Nolan Michael Guerin Bernard Neary and Alexander Tisler. Bishops Nilan Murray addressed the students. mass and Benediction marked the closing ceremonies.

Bridgeport St. Thomas's Seminary Hartford Grand Seminary Francis Nolan South Park Avenue Sacred Heart Parish Michael Guerin East Main Street St. Mary's Parish Bernard Neary Ans Street Blessed Sacrament Alexander Tisler St. Charles’ Parish John J .Nilan Diocese of Jegory Murray Father M. F. McAullife

Legion Home Plans Opening at Golden Hill Street

The American Legion Home on Golden Hill street opens Wednesday with afternoon and evening entertainment. The decor includes lanterns, tables for whist pinochle and bridge, prizes for high scores, music by Hantey’s orchestra, home made cake and punch. Mrs. Charles Crosby chairs the committee with Mrs. W. Allen assisting. reservations list several local women including Mrs. Sprague and Mrs. Hastings.

American Legion Golden Hill Street Hantey Legion Boys Charles Crosby W. Allen Charles Sprague Milton Sprague William Grant James Miller John Bray F. A. Biltz C. J. Crosby Fred Hubbs John Allen F. E. Lalley R. F. Clancy Florence Hastings

Womanly Woman in Modern Times Sparks Debate Across Society

A critique traces the familiar phrase womanly woman from mid Victorian times to today, arguing it marks an outdated ideal. It contrasts today’s women’s ambitions with the old standards, noting two flawed groups: graceful yet lacking restraint and clever yet lacking grace, while praising grace as essential amid duty and restraint.

Lady Clares Tennyson Thackeray Amelia

Gingham and Organdie Frock Highlights Afternoon Wear

This season shows contrasts in frocks with gingham and taffeta, featuring a pink and white gingham dress with a sheer organdie jumper edged in gingham. A tiny black ribbon and a black patent leather shoe complete the look, reflecting social heritage and careful styling from The Point of View in July Scribner.

Danbury Ten Cent Trolley Rate Announced

Danbury and Bethel Street Railway will adopt a flat ten cent fare next week to cover rising operating costs from higher wages. Receiver J Moss Ives says the change aims to meet expenses, not profit, and warns the road may be wound up if it cannot cover payroll. He cites no current market for railroad properties and hopes legislative relief on taxes. Also reported is Children’s Day at United Church with a special program and baptismal rites. Frederick M Armstrong resigns as Director of Religious Education. Rev Edward A Cowles to assume roles this fall.

Danbury United Church William C. Hawley National Salvation Army New York William Horace Day Frederick M. Armstrong Edward A. Cowles Kensington, Conn Hartford Theological Seminary The

Visiting Nurses Donation Day Highlights Community Effort

The Visiting Nurse Association will hold a Donation Day next Saturday to boost funds. Committee chair Mrs. Elmer H. Havens leads a group including Mrs. David S. Day and Mrs. A. H. Bullard to expand services, noting a 100 percent rise in work and about 400 monthly calls. The team includes seventeen graduate nurses and two superintendents, with plans to reach 25 nurses by year end. A separate cooking tip suggests placing stale bread in a dish to absorb moisture from washed vegetables.

Visiting Nurse Association Elmer H. Havens David S. Day A. H. Bullard Roy E William H. Ham J. D. Skinner Herbert Sutton William J. Grippen Charles H. Shapiro

Pretty Wedding at St Patrick's in Bridgeport

Miss Aurelia Louise Berger and Robert A Campbell will be married at St Patrick's church at 9 am with Rev John Co Lynch officiating. Soloists Arthur Levasseur and Mary Kelley will perform, Loretta Sullivan organist. Bride to wear white georgette with duchess lace, bouquet of roses. Lorraine Berger and a bridesmaid in pink georgette. Reception at Berger home, decorations pink carnations and palm. Couple to honeymoon in Atlantic City, then reside on Capitol Avenue. Both graduates of Bridgeport High School. Berger a soprano singer and Campbell works in meat and grocery business with his father.

Aurelia Louise Berger Mr. Berger Lone Hill Robert A. Campbell Cottage Street St. Patrick's Church John Co. Lynch Arthur ‘Levasseur Mary Kelley Loretta Sullivan Miss Lorraine eBrger Miss Lorraine Atlantic City Capitol Avenue Miss Berger Mr. Campbell Bridgeport High School

Fraternity Holds Very Successful Dance at Miss Slocum's Hall

Theta Sigma Phi a Columbia and NYU fraternity hosted a well attended dance Saturday evening at Miss Slocum's hall with over fifty couples. Edward Leon, last year's Bar num prize winner, chaired the event while Morris Epstein served as secretary and treasurer. Harry Feldman and Max Lebovich led the organizing committee.

Theta Sigma Phi Columbia University New York University

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