Bishop Nilan Speaks at Lauralton Hall Children Day
Right Rev. Bishop Nilan of Hartford spoke at Lauralton Hall Milford during the annual children’s day program in the auditorium. The event featured a performance of plays and dances led by students, with solos and character roles listed for a long cast and a closing note on wedding plans from Missouri.
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Academy For
Our Lady of A “Y
Lauralton Hall
Milford
Nilan
Diocess of
Hartford
Peter McClean
the Brook
Solo
Lack
Celestine Cafferty
Elizabeth Tivenen
Lily Bells
Almira Hoyt
Sally Hotchkiss
Doris Purdy
Jacqueline Snow
Robin
Gertrude McGee
Woodpecker
Rosemary Anderson
Sparrow
Harriet Diamond
Little Girlie
Marie Louise Benning
Plain White Linen Shirt Waist Dresses Practical Style
A white linen shirt waist is shown as a versatile and practical garment for general wear. The article outlines a simple cut using 2 1/2 yards of 36 inch linen, with options for long or short sleeves and a tailored cuff. It describes front back and yoke layout, optional yoke, and decorative pleats with tabs, plus stitching thread contrasts for a smart look.
Fanciful Collar and Embroidered Frock Feature
An Alice blue gown with coral embroidery and a unique neck swathing is offered. The blouse and sleeves are buttoned with coral buttons. The skirt resembles a tunic, completing the decorative ensemble.
Members Night at Bridgeport Minstrel Club
About 100 people attended Members Night at the Bridgeport Minstrel club on Stratford avenue. Performers included James Tollard Frank Braithwaite George Tibbets George Courts Chas Martin John Stanford Patrick Byrnes Eugene Heining John Beardsworth and Arthur Throt. A luncheon followed the entertainment. The semi annual meeting with officer elections will be held July 2.
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Bridgeport Minstrel Club
Stratford Avenue
James Tollard
Frank Braithwaite
George Tibbets
George Courts
Chas Martin
John Stanford
Patrick Byrnes
Eugene Heining
John Beardsworth
Arthur Throt
Mag and Pat Seek a Show at Rockwell's Town Ads
Mag and Pat plan a show at Rockwell's after Mag's fashion awareness grows through ads and a late-night request by her father. The note from Mag and Pat expresses gratitude to Rockwell's and invites others to see the gowns, suits, and coats offered at affordable prices.
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Mag
Pat
Yast
Rockwell
Should a Soldier Wed His Sweetheart Before Going to War
A woman's club discusses whether a wife should wed a soldier about to depart. Sentiment favors marriage to provide courage and a steadfast home, arguing a wife endures loneliness and risk with devotion, while the other view fears long separation. The piece concludes that true love and duty justify marriage before departure.
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Syar
Becaues
Johnnie
The Right to wed with Guardians Consent
The article argues marriage should be decided by personal suitability with guardian consent for both women and men. It notes some single women of 30 feel pressed to marry for stability and happily seek marital bliss despite delays.
Miss Libbey Advises On Leaving A Young Love
A letter writer seeks guidance after four years with a girl he does not love. Miss Libbey counsels ending the affair kindly, avoiding marriage and an altar lie, and explains the harm to the young woman and her circle.
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Miss Libbey
M. C
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Dear Miss Libbey Advice on a Sailor Suitor Card
A young girl asks if she should answer a sailor’s card from a shipboard officer. The advisor urges replying, noting sailors treasure letters when far at sea and that most choose one sweetheart rather than many.
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Miss Libbey
J. M
Nothnagle’s Two-Week Sale At Main Street Store
Nothnagle’s busy home furnishing store launches a two weeks sale to end June with a record finish sought for the first half of the year. The firm has arranged a large stock of furniture rugs linoleum lace curtains portieres couch covers pictures baby carriages porch goods and home appliances. Details appear in the store advertisement on the last page.
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Nothnngle
Glenwood
Nothnagle
Hibernians Confer 46 First Class Degrees at State Street Hall
The Ancient Order of Hibernians held a three degree initiation for 46 candidates at Hibernian hall on State street. Captain John E. Murray led the degree team as the membership campaign runs through September. Riverhead New York woman Katherine Conklin aged 96 died in a house fire.
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Ancient
Order of Hibernians
Hibernian Hall
State Street
John E. Murray
Certilax A Harmness and Sure Remedy Ad
Certilax offers relief for constipation torpid liver headache biliousness and foul breath made from a New York specialist formula. Pleasant action without griping available 10c 25c 50c at drug stores or by mail Curts Chemical Co. 117 E 24th St New York.
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New York City
Curts Chemical Co
24Th St
New York
Floating poem of a night voyage across a sleeping sea
A brief verse explores a bird on a tree that sings through the night. The bird claims to be neither from the old world nor the new, yet belongs to God and traverses the dark currents toward dawn. Charles Kingsley notes the night’s call and the boat’s slow progress toward day.
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Charles Kingsley
Corner for Cooks and Classic Kitchen Aids
A vintage essay-style list describes Egg Sauce Hot Scones Potato Rolls Salmon Salad in Molds with step by step instructions. It covers butter flour water salt pepper and additions like mustard cayenne milk and vinegar while detailing preparation times temperatures and setting to mold and chill.
Newtown Independent Nine Defeated by Dan Ends
The Newtown Independent baseball team lost Saturday afternoon on the Queen Street lot to the North Ends of Dan. The report notes a hard fought contest with North Ends prevailing in the local matchup.
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Pecal
Newtown
Newtown Independent
Queen Street
Local baseball notes and community events in Sandy Hook
The Sandy Hook nine were to play the All-Stars of Bridgeport at Knotfield yesterday, but the game was postponed at the last moment. Next Saturday the locals host Holy Name club of Danbury on Mitchell diamond. The women of Trinity guild plan a strawberry festival Tuesday afternoon June 22 with supper after 5:20 PM. Funeral attendance noted for Thomas Miloney with many local families listed.
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St Rose's Chi
Thomas J
Pussaie
Nuol
Richard J. Kelly
Frances Kelly
Martin H. Kelly
Daniel J. Ryan
Patrick Maloney
Alice N. Gaffney
John Chisiner
Thomas Riley
John W .Ryan
Bridgeport
John J. Keating
M. F. Scanlon
Thomas J.lynch
August Bourquenez
Maloney
Newtown
A. P. Smith
Hawleyville Chapel
Nevening
Gragay
Trinity
Mile Lillis
Robert Fairchild
Massachusetts Agricultural College
Amherst
Otis Olney Wright
St. John's Chaurch
Sandy Hook
Swansea
Mass
C. E
Congregational Church
Middle Pacific
American Minsionary Association
Jesse Bailey
Brown University
Irene Corbett
Arck Hiye
The Marrying Age Question and Advice
A reader asks about suitable ages for marriage noting legal ages of 21 for men and 18 for women. The writer argues some girls younger than 18 show good judgment and understand the gravity of marriage beyond youthful flirtation.
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PME TJ
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Winifred Royden
Mary Grace Gamble
Alice Krasnye
Elizabeth Lincoln
Irene Sullivan
Madam Arrogant
Frances
Hurley
Frieda
Julia
Gwendolyn Armstrong
Marion LaVelle
Madge
Madam
Arrogant
Gladys Flynn
Princess Otilla
Justina McCarthy
Lady Osmond
Bernadette McDough
Rosamund
Anna Tierney
Ella Brodie
Celestine Caf
Valse
Crawford
Esther Cowles
Virginia Dunn
Missouri
Champ Clark
John Beck & Son
Cary & Practical, Home
Dron Hosein Scleonsg
Pictorial Review
Ictarios
Kinar
RockweLl & CO
Main Street
Laura
Jean-Libbys
McClar
Satilor
Katherine Conklin
Riverhead, N. Y
John Reck
Isles
Greece
Seine
Weirteid Ave
John Reck & Sor
Bridgeport Gan
Rn Gas Fixture Co
Fairfield Avenue
Geo. B. Clark & Co
Broad Street
Hadley Furniture Co
Geo. E. Nothnagle & Son
Elm Streets
Garland, Marlor
Wentworth Furniture Co
Acorn
Broad
John Streets
Lion
Rex
Hoffman
Ruud
Ohio
Haa Svrom
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