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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1922
Page
5
A Greenville Delaware reader, Mrs Wm Hughes, shares relief from her daughter's long illness after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad notes decades of mothers and daughters endorsing the remedy and encourages others to try it based on shared experiences.
Miss Madeline Vickers and Louis Thibault wed at 9 AM in St. Anne's church officiated by Rev. Joseph Ford. The bride wore canton crepe with lace, a long illusion veil, and orange blossoms, carrying bride's roses. The groom’s brother Leon Thibault served as a groomsman. a small reception followed at the bride's mother's home. The couple departed for a two week honeymoon at Niagara Falls and will reside at 1437 North Avenue after July 15.
Miss Mildred S Card daughter of Mr and Mrs BE M Card 848 Noble Ave became the bride of William Meallister Hunter of Philadelphia on Saturday evening in a bower of palms ferns and roses. Rev Dr Gordon Hurlbutt performed the double ring ceremony with maid of honor Miss Marjorie Card and best man Huston Hunter. After a reception the couple planned an extended wedding trip and will reside at 78 Colony Street after August 15.
The German Foreign Secretary Dr Walter Rathenau was shot dead while en route from home to office. A monarchist sympathizer is suspected, accusing him of surrendering too much to the Allies. Rathenau, a key economic expert, earned wide respect and facilitated France accepting indemnity payments in kind.
Miss Katherine Elizabeth Cosgrove and Lawrence J. McMahon are to wed Wednesday at St Charles church. A nuptial organ recital precedes the ceremony conducted by Rev. McGivney. Attendants include Miss Anna Cosgrove. best man Herbert McMahon. Afterward a reception at the bride’s home, honeymoon in Niagara Falls, then they reside on Brooks Street. Miss Cosgrove formerly worked as a stenographer.
A gold purse worth fifty dollars was presented to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Wright at their 20th wedding anniversary celebration on Lewis street Sunday evening. Malonie orchestra provided music for dancing and solo vocalists included Miss Agnes Harrigan and Miss Mary Kerwin. A luncheon followed late in the evening.
Robert Weber Jr will present his pupils in an operetic recital on Wednesday June 28 at the Stratfield hotel. A large chorus will assist and arias from Ald Faust Martha Madama Butterfly Carmen Bohemian Gil La Bohème Nedesda Lohengren will be sung along with a duet from Fqyza del Destino and the sextette from Lucie di Lammermoor. Pupils include Florence Baker Faye Cohen Rose Raskell Hazel Grosshaus Helen Mattoon Elsa Mueller Jeanette Robinson Margaret Swailes Elsie Stewart Martha Spencer Alvina Zeiedon Southall Ashe Frank Finch Stephen Gerlach Edward Matteon Hawley Meunter Elsworth Outhouse Pasquale Pasquarielle William Mitchell and William Sheane. Mrs Norma Weber Kinttg will be the accompanist.
Local want ads in the Times promise fast outcomes for buyers and sellers. Readers report rapid responses and efficient transactions across listings for jobs services and goods.
Bridgeport Junior Chamber of Commerce heard Executive Secretary C A Willard recount his Indianapolis convention trip for US Junior Chambers. About 500 delegates attended from 26 of 42 JCs with 54 official delegates voting. officers for the year include President Raymond T Wilber and vice presidents from Tulsa Milwaukee St Louis. Milwaukees bid won the 4th annual convention over Cincinnati Jacksonville and New Orleans. Col Alvin M Owsley urged national unity and warned of unemployment among veterans after World War I.
Examinations for Board of Recreation positions were held yesterday afternoon at Seaside Park in the Dancing pavilion. About 30 candidates were tested under examiners Edward Reily, Robert A Leckie and P. V. Gahan. Papers will be corrected and applicants notified in a few days.
Robert Kaschub of Meriden and Alfred Moeller of Devon, both 12, are praised for rescuing Miss Muriel Goodwin of New York from the water at Myrtle Beach Sunday and saving her from drowning. The boys say it was easy and there was nothing to it. Miss Goodwin rests in Skahs Ellen i caters where 0 has been spe vacation wh friends, after suffering shock.
Dress hats offered in fabric lace or straw with large to small shapes. Descriptions include Leghorn brim creped de chine crown with yellow daisies, grey felt crown with blue crepe de chine brim, satin crowns with mohair or ostrich trim, and navy taffeta crown with white satin edge. Popular pricing at $5.
Beautiful braided straw baskets attract buyers with natural color weaving. They are described as fair sized and attractive as is or when enhanced with yarn flowers. Instruction promises easy craft in the Art Embroidery section. Prices range from 1.25 to 1.85 dollars.
Special dinner on Wednesday offered at 35 cents includes Spring lamb pot pie family style Fricasee veal stewed rice soft shell crabs on toast haddie butter sauce cold beef loaf Virginia ham kippered herring mixed salads and a vegetable salad with French dressing cucumber tomato salad tuna salad with dressing and cake pie or pudding plus coffee cocoa tea or milk to be served in the lunch room.
A demonstrator will show how to use double fold bias binding for seams edges and decorations. Made in Bridgeport, the display runs all week on the main floor rear of the store.
A department offers measuring and fitting shades with skilled work and dependable materials. Choice includes Sun fast Holland shades on spring roller in white or ecru $1.25 greens $1.50 36x72. Plain opaque shades with roller brackets rings greens tan white 69 cents 36x72. Third floor center.
Our art section features gowns and chemise in ready design with simple but pleasing work. Finished garments are shown, with embroidery as a pleasant diversion for vacation. Thread included at 1.25 and 1.50 dollars. Third floor center.
A local ad urges readers to buy a new flag and shows respect by flying a bright standard. It promotes 4x6 feet flags in all wool bunting at $2.60, offered on the third floor center.
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