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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1920

Page

11

On The Tip Of The Tongue Social Notes Parade

Mrs Philip Seeley of Northpay hosted a shower for her sister Theresa Sistrand who weds Ray Whitney of Putnam at month’s end. Mrs E F O Rourke of Stratford held a dancing party for sister Winifred Rourke and her marriage to Walter Weber this fall. Numerous Bridgeport and local guests attended showers, gatherings, and teas across the area, with plans for openings and home visits noted throughout.

Philip Seeley North Mise ‘Theresa Sistrand Ray Whitney Putnam Jinn Sistrand Bridgeport Justio E. F. O'Rourke Stratford Winifred Rourke Walter Weber Miss Rourke

Advice to the Lovelorn by Beatrice Fairfax

Dear Miss Fairfax counsels Peggy to take an older chaperone for a mountain trip or risk public criticism. The advice urges practical safeguards and endorses a chaperone as a useful precaution for youth in organized outings.

Beatrice Fairfax Miss Fairfax Lehhaperone Peggy

Canned Food Spoilage Tied to Carelessness

The article stresses that spoilage in canned fruits and vegetables arises from careless steps in cold packing. It outlines the sequence from blanching to cold dipping, hot water, half sealing, and sterilizing, noting branching aids cleaning odor removal and acid reduction while shrinking produce to save storage space.

Jewel cases from silk pieces and Paris rat campaign notes

A how to on making jewel cases from silk scraps covers sewing with an overhand stitch and finishing edges with cord. Also mentions a Paris anti rat campaign with five cent rat tail rewards and an Agriculture Department Cuba expedition returning with parasites to combat the sugar cane moth. five men in the party, four paid by Louisiana sugar cane growers.

Paris Department of Agriculture Cuba Louisiana

Husband should be vaudeville show to wife says British writer

Washington Oct 5 English author and feminist W L George urged husbands to entertain wives at home to save marriages. He condemned excessive frankness and humor in marriage, warning a sense of humor can be destructive while declaring forty is a romantic age. He advocated partnership and shared interests for lasting harmony.

International News ‘Service Washington Will Rogers W. L. George United States

Dahlia Wedding A Pretty Affair in Stratford

Enormous varied colored dahlias decorated the home of Mr and Mrs George Meacham in Stratford for the wedding of their daughter Marion to Captain Robert Hoyt Sherman of Adams street at 4 30 pm. The bride wore white georgette crepe and veil from her mother with a white dahlia bouquet. Attendant Miss Eleanor Grant of Boston carried orchid dahlias. Best man was George Sherman. Reception followed with dancing and a two week mystery honeymoon. The couple will live with the bride’s parents for the winter. Mrs Sherman teaches at Honeyspot school. Capt Sherman commands the tugboat Charles McWilliam.

George Meacham Elm Street Stratford Marion Robert Hoyt Sherman Adams Street Eleanor Grant Boston George Sherman Eleanor Griffith Sherman

Cecilia Fanning Baritone to Appear Here

Ceci Fanning, noted baritone, set to perform before the Wednesday Afternoon Musical. He sails for America October 31 after two London appearances since April 27 and ten Queen's Hall appearances. He holds a string of orchestral dates and is praised as one of the stage’s most agreeable baritones. He will join Lenora Sparkes in a joint recital at the club. The season opens with Josephine Lucchese and Lajos Shuk at The Stratfield on October 15.

Ceci Fanning America London Queen's Hall Fanning Lenora Sparkes Metropolitan Opera Co Josephine Lucchese Gallo Opera Co Lajos Shuk the Stratfield

Red Cross Spends 10 Million Aiding War Sufferers

Washington reports the American Red Cross supported fighting men and families in 7,000,000 cases from entry into the war through last June. Cost about $10,000,000 with 200 military and naval postings, 50 along the Mexican border. Home Service connected veterans with agencies, aided hospital patients, provided recreation, and issued loans when government checks went astray. December and June figures show thousands aided and large hospital entertainment attendance.

Washington Ameri Red Cross United States The Red Cross War and Navy Departments Red Cross Home Service Veterans Aid Army

Miss O Rourke Hosts Autumn Party At Home

Miss Winifred O Rourke of 1512 Stratford avenue Stratford hosted a delightful party at her home with dancing games and singing. The decor featured Yale blue and sulphur crepe paper autumn leaves and a large supper centerpiece of chrysanthemums. Guests included Emma Arbutelt Kathryn Atherton Lydia Speiser Hazel Molyneaux Sara Giblin Margaret Davis Mary O Rourke Violet Molyneaux Lara Giblin Grace Kathryn O Rourke and others.

Winifred O'Rourke Stratford Avenue Stratford Miss O'Rourke Emma Arbutelt Kathryn Atherton Lydia Speiser Hazel Molyneaux Sara Giblin Margaret Davis Mary O'Rourke Violet Molyneaux Lara Giblin Grace Kathryn O'Rourke Charles Atherton Thomas O'Rourke George Hawman Leslie Vaughn Harvey, Guggenheim

Lamond Scott Nuptials Held At Church

Miss Marguerite Scott of Norman street wed Kenneth Lamond of Eastport Maine yesterday at St Augustine s church. Bridesmaid Elsie Stewart wore brown georgette and pink bouquet. Best man was William Scote brother of the bride. They will honeymoon then live on Brewster street in a furnished apartment. Lamond works with Bulard Machine Tool Co.

Marguerite Scott Norman Street Kenneth Lamond Eastport St. Augustine's Church Elsie Stewart William Scote Brewster Street Mr. Lamond The Bulard’ Machine Tool Co

Bridgeport Jitney Route Talks Go Silence

The city council and ordinance committee took no action on jitney re routing petitions. Mayor Wilson was absent, delaying consideration of the Broad Street extension. Fire board requests deputy chief at $4,000 yearly. underwriters favor two deputies. Red Cross aided wartime bond delivery and insurance settlements, assisting veterans and families.

Ordinance Committee of the Common Council Bridgeport Clifford R. Wilson Broad Street John A. Leonard Board of Fire Commissioners National Board of Fire Unnderwriters

Family cough syrup claim from Pinex remedy

A home made cough syrup using Pinex and syrup is promoted as superior to store bought remedies. It asserts rapid relief for coughs bronchitis croup hoarseness and asthma and advises asking druggist for 2 1/2 ounces of Pinex with directions. The ad-like text emphasizes easy preparation and guaranteed satisfaction.

Pines Coy Wayne

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