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Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1919

Page

14

Miss Roberts to Sing Before Club in Bridgeport

Wednesday afternoon musical program at the WSS ABET club features Miss Roberts mezzo-contralto, soloist with major orchestras including New York Philharmonic, Cincinnati and Detroit Symphonies. Critics praise her full voice and clear diction, noting recent acclaim in the New York Sun.

Miss Roberts Iss Roberts New York Philharmonic Sgian . Symphony iSsusgiant ‘ Symphony Chicago Springfield Mass Ann-Arch Ithaca N. Y War- Mass J. Henderson New York Sun

Childrens Day Opens at Greenwich Yacht Club

Greenwich Conn July 11 4 opens for children next Wednesday at the yacht club grounds. The event runs 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with clowns by Hippo and various games supervised by Mrs Hill Brown. Prizes, bathing gear and fly attractions are planned, with entertainment by local organizers including Richard H Monks Niel W Ladd and James A Moffett.

Greenwich Conn Efinesday The Harbari Ers Fary Hill Brown Fly Rection Richard H. Monks Niel W Ladd James A. ‘Moffett

Peace Demands Cause Higher Prices Across Markets

The Weekly Review of Business Conditions notes that peace demands and international trade pressures are driving price rises. Merchants report tightened supplies, fewer liberal orders, and rising costs across sectors. Domestic and foreign customers show increased activity but purchases aim to secure future needs, leading to production and distribution constraints. Religious instruction by Sisters of Notre Dame of the Cross is mentioned as a separate item.

Merce

Tiny box prock frocks for young girls delight

A playful description of the smallest ladies from ages three to six wearing white handkerchief linen frocks with Vandyke pointed hems, white piping, a lacy ruffle backdrop and a soft pink Latin sash completing the charming confection.

Every Member a Tag Day Worker in Williams Family

The Williams family from West avenue contributes to tag day work, with Charles B. Williams steering money counting for twelve assistants at Stratfield. Mrs Williams oversees heavy boxes and theater sections, Gilbert Williams helps with late boxes, and Mrs Fleck leads the overall effort urging early shifts. The push seeks two-hour slots for houseswives and others, with volunteers welcomed at the Strathfield hotel.

Av Record Family Charles B. Williams West Avenue Williams Stratheld Hemay Nurse’ Association iMrs Theatre Cap Gilbert Wilkan W. H. Fleck Atetus Strathfield Hotel

Robbers Sentenced to Two Years in State Prison

Louis Stavin 26 of 202 Railroad avenue received six months in jail while Peter Thompses of New York was sentenced to two years in state prison in Superior court at New Haven yesterday for robbery. They were recorded as robbers who allegedly drugged Matthew Kov alcuk of East Windsor before the theft of $70 and two gold rings during a joy ride on April 28. Kov alcuk reported being drugged, waking in New Haven, and finding the duo gone.

Louis Stavin Railroad Avenue Peter*Thompses New York Superior Court New Haven Matthew Kovalchuck East Windsor Slavin Thompses New York City Ovalchuk Bridgeport

War thrift stamp traffickers under treasury probe

New York listing reports a war savings stamp trafficking inquiry by investigators under treasury department guidance. Officials say operations by unscrupulous traffickers are being prosecuted, with special forces assigned to uncover realevations and gather evidence in this ongoing investigation.

Treasury York Dha

Unique Sperry luncheon features edible cannons and bridge prizes

At Mrs BUN Sperry's Park Place home yesterday noon a playful menu item used tender chops carved as war cannons and potato balls, presented with Japanese place cards and floral table decor. After lunch, seven bridge tables formed, with prizes of Spanish linen towels for top scorers, and a long guest list including Mrs Henry Blodget and Mrs Jack Wheeler among many others.

Sperry Henry Blodget D. Pairchild Wheeler William Aforrison Bichard I Nelthercut W. J. Grippin H Willard Fleck W. A. Nichols Alfred Z. Fones Jack Wheeler Harvey Hubbell al Haviland Elmer Havens William T. Hincks John Pullman James Latium Adbert, Lavery H.H. Hamilton Edmund C. Wolfe David Day James Bristol Agnes Bigelow Brooklyn Frederick Strong Wiliam R. Webster, Sr Frank D. Burton Nelson Beach J. Clakehild Andrew M. Cooper S. W. Floesseller Charles Wiakde Frank Staples Nathaniel Worthen T. vi Calvin William C. Bristol

Bridgeport Eyes Columbia College Summer Opening

Bridgeport residents show interest in Columbia College new summer courses and openings, with many local youths attending. Opening exercises were held in the gymnasium, featuring addresses by Dr. J B Woodbridge and Rev Dr William Manning on service, modern vision, and orderly progress. The university reports the largest summer session ever, with 9 000 to 10 000 students already registered.

Bridgeport Columbia College Oil J. B. Woodbridge Wiliam T. Manning Mannthe

Personal notices of local residents vacation and visits

Rose Bogin of Hough Avenue leaves today to visit friends in Hartford New Britain and Waterbury Miss Jennie Grant of Hough Avenue spends a few days with relatives in New York Rogers and son of 127 Howestreet visit Ina Scranton Pennsylvania William Mudd Jr of Nichols Street spends two weeks vacation in Utica New York Mrs A Higgins and her son have taken a cottage at Walnut Beach and will reside there over the summer

Rose Bogin Hough Avenue Hartford New Britain Waterbury Jennie Grant New York William Mudd, Jr Nichols Street Utica N.Y

West End Children Produce Playlets

The West End playground children staged plays despite rain with Irene Dora, Mildred Brown, and Margaret Nagy in leading roles in The Three Little Bears and Hansel and Gretchel. Younger kids will swim at Beaside Park next Thursday. Older youths formed a tour baseball league with rival teams and numerous volleyball groups. An industrial league for factory workers is played in the evenings, with plans for checker and chess tournaments later in the summer.

West End Three Little Bears

Birthday Party for Catherine Wallace at Worton Beach

Catherine Wallace daughter of Mrs Rose Wallace Worton cottage Wort Trumbull beach celebrated her eighth birthday with a party yesterday afternoon. The beach cottage rang with laughter and games music and dancing followed by refreshments. Attending were Wislee Lampman David Smith Louisa Nytra Clarence Nytra Catherine Meldille Welvataris Gladys Krouse Margerite Tos and Alvira Capobianco. London blames America for the high price of shoes.

Catherine Wallace Rose Wallace Worton Cottage Wort Trumbull Beach Wislee Lampman David Smith Louisa Plarence Nytra Catherine Meldille Wealvetaris Gladys Krouse Margerite, Tos Alvira Capobianco

Dress Styles Offer Bright Varied Fabrics and Pockets

A catalog of dresses in satin and voile features white and black patterns, pink and navy tones, taffeta and georgette mixtures, and assorted trims. Gingham and porch dresses display neat pockets, collars, cuffs, and contrasting vests, with polka dot and striped options for street or afternoon wear.

Copenhagen Voile

Housekeeping fabrics and linens sale items

Long cloth for chemises camisoles and nightgowns 36 inches wide Laundering friendly at 29 cents Outing flannel unbleached for winter garments low price this fall will be more expensive later Twill crash heavy pink bordered 19 inch wide Sheets fine muslin size 81 by 90 regular 1.98 annex 1.49 Crochet bed spreads Turkish heavy pink blue gold stripes voiles floral patterns checks stripes 36 inches wide Percales for dresses blouses boys waists white poplin for skirts dresses or blouses Mercerized table cloths damask ready to use small Huck linen 29 cents Turkish heavy hemmed 1.95 Mercerized damask 64 inches wide cheap pattern options

Elizabeth Fenner Hair Specialist Advert

Elizabeth Fenner offering permanent facial shaping and wart mole treatment using electric methods. Privacy assured. Based in Bridgeport Connecticut with 300 Conn Nat Bank Building address. One year experience.

Elizabith Fenner Bridgeport Bank Blng

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Sisters of Notre Dame of the Cross Croatien R. C. Church Sizin Palmer Heowkiys N.Y Betty Brown Phil Yar Columbia Summer School Rogers Howestreet Scranton London America Eorinues Es Aed Saenger Victor Records Oscar ‘Saenger Victor Alfred Fox Fairfield Ave Poplin Fairvield Ave. Co-Operative Stowke Broad Street Sharin Aie Seglar Sumner Casey
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