Milestones: Apr. 19, 1926

Born. To Giovanni Martinelli, famed tenor of the Metropolitan Opera, Manhattan, and Mrs. Martinelli, a daughter, Giovanna (8½ lb.). Her sister Bettina, 10, and brother Antonio, 8, were also born in the U.S. Signor Martinelli, jubilant, banqueted friends.

Engaged. John Chipman Farrar, editor of the Bookman, author of Songs for Parents, The Magic Sea Shell, etc.; to Miss Margaret Petherbridge, cross word puzzle editor of the New York World, co-author of the Simon and Schuster crossword puzzle books, daughter of H. W. Petherbridge, treasurer of the National...

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