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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1922
Page
18
Valedictorian Rene Comer delivers a farewell address to the Class of 1922. He recalls Henry Van Dyke’s lines about fate and effort, thanks teachers and classmates, and wishes Godspeed and happiness as graduates begin new journeys.
1500 guests attend Bridgeport High School graduation ceremonies as John Howard Speer delivers salutatory and 1922 class members receive diplomas. Prizes valued at gold and scholarships are awarded to students including Irene Comer, Katherine Jennings, and Helene Marsh, with remarks by Everett Cortright and Owen Burns.
The valedictory reflects on farewell to teachers and friends at Bridgeport High School as graduates prepare for new paths after four years of growth. It mentions a four hundred dollar scholarship to Yale honoring Frank Miller, the class hymn, and an honor roll listing many graduates with degrees and distinctions.
Abner W. Mitchell, secretary and treasurer of Mitchell Dairy, announced the purchase of enough Farmers Dairy stock to gain control while pledging no changes to policy. Farmers Dairy will operate as a separate entity, not a subsidiary. New officers named Elnathan Mitchell as president, Gr McKay as vice president, TH. Ste. Ganson as secretary, and Abner W. Mitchell as treasurer.
George J. Smith of this city testified in his divorce action against Louise H. Smith of Pennsylvania that a child called “The Child Thou Gavest Me” was involved. The couple, married in May 1922, faced disputes over paternity and custody after Louise left in August 1918 for lack of a home and income. Judge Newel B Jennings of the Superior Court granted Smith a divorce with custody of the child.
Mr and Mrs 8 Eleven of 17 Elm wood avenue were surprised at home by friends for their anniversary with games dancing and a Duffet luncheon. Guests included Mr and Mrs Co L Johnson Mr and Mrs Clarence Ander on Mr and Mrs Forsytrom and others.
Read Co Store highlights daily hours in Bridgeport and features a basement exhibit with small practical items sourced from nearby makers. Highlights include Harvey Hubbell Co pull socket plugs for concurrent appliance use, aluminum milk bottle caps from Bead Chain Co, Amco stove polishes, Lamp Mortar Whole Wheat cereals, Bryant Electric switches, Patterson-Pe der son pulleys, Fairchild soaps, Retone polish, and F. S. Reynolds cleaners.
The Tea Room will close Saturday night June 24 for about ten days for redecorating and rearrangement. It plans to reopen on July 5 with new decorations and a fine appearance, apologizing for the inconvenience to patrons.
In Copenhagen blue, maize, tan, peach, rose and orchid the organdies feature miles of rufflings on skirts and necks with tiered ruffles and long surplice collars. Gingham trims add color matched bands on skirts and collars. Sizes 8 to 16 years. $2.95 in Junior Department.
Latest styles elaborate beach attire and close fitting swimwear with rubber accessories. Caps scarves kerchiefs bags and novelty items like the Hula Hula doll draw attention. A variety of wooden ducks and colorful gear decorates the display with women and children’s suits on the second floor and men’s suits on the main floor.
Basement display features Weidlich lamps in antique brass shaped for desk use, small low profiles that direct light onto work. Also offered Juicy Cordial Cherries with thick chocolate coating guaranteed not to run, advertised as a Saturday special at 60 cents a thimble?
Readable fragment notes a set of nursery rhymes including Little Bo Beep Jack and Jill and Tom the Piper's Son with a made in Bridgeport reference. Emer tt unclear details.
Hats offered in white and black with soft taffetas plain folds or shirred. Goufre silk treated to resemble hammered silver crepe de chine and satin with horsehair. Prices range five fifty to seven fifty, on the second floor.
Obituary notices list Harriet Chase 79 and Marguerite Beattie four, plus other local figures. Services at 60 Haddon Street, Still River burial. Beattie family home at 36 Magle Street, services at Bishops Mortuary, Mt. Grove Cemetery burial. Funeral details for Doherty, Reilly, Ocsau and relatives given, plus St Patrick lawn fete postponed due to weather.
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