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Newspaper

Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1919

Page

14

Entertains for wedding party in Fairfield guests

Fairfield society notes record Birs. J. Fuller Feder hosting at the Ritz-Carlton New York for the wedding party of Norwegian tennis star Misa Molla Bijurstedt and Franklin Mallory. The column lists numerous society events, visits, and engagements across Fairfield County including weddings, showers, and travel plans.

Birs. J. Fuller Feder Fairfield Ritz-Carlton Kietel New York Misa Molla Bijurstedt Franklin Mallory

Old Club Extends More Hospitality at 402 Gelden Till Street

War era locals note the old homestead at 402 Gelden Till Street becomes a welcoming hub for soldiers and sailors. Mrs. AM. AL. Tolle expands hospitality for businesswomen with Salmagunda opening next week from morning to eight in the evening offering meals and teas. The redecorated Harral estate lease at Harrison Street features sunlit decor with willow pattern china and grey pink touches. An upstairs suite hosts several schoolteachers, meeting a community need for businesswomen in the city.

Gelden Till Street Uiform Mra AM. AL. Tolle Harral Harrison Street Riva Sft Salmagunda Oelock Valle Dunham Place Golden Hill Street Warvison Street

Roumanian Notes Lost in Transit

The Paris ministry of war reports Roumanian delegates sent 75 radiograms in two weeks, none reaching Bucharest. The Roumanian premier J J Gratiana awaits the latest council note carried by Sir George R. Clerk, with no expected response until its arrival.

Patlus Ministry of War Paris Roumania Bucharest Supreme Council Council George R. Clerk Foreign Office J.J. C. Gratiana

Connecticut firemen convention site decision awaited

The Connecticut State Firemen's Association executive committee will decide the site of next year's convention at the closing session. The report cites remarks on the old question of which came first the chicken or the egg. Various social notices follow about local residents and visitors, including calls on relatives and friends in nearby cities.

Fairfield County Suffrage Association Fall County Riverside Yacht Club Aliss Grace N. Murray Bridgeport Business Women's Clib Bridgeport Protective Association Myrtle Avenue Gratia L. Rice Kathryn T. Sewitt Georgianna Greeley Connecticut State Firemen’s Association Plumb Barclay Kentucky

Mio Community Thimble Pageant Planned in Feardsley Park

A community thimble party in Mio announced a second event at Feardsley Park east of Freedom on September 10 11 and 12. Residents are urged to bring thimbles and scissors as costumes are sewn with simple methods and many flowers are prepared for the colorful display representing various countries.

Mio Feardsley Park

Red Cross Cares For 1 100 Russian War Children

In Siberia Dr. Doremus Scudder leads the American Red Cross effort to care for about 1 100 Russian children sent from Petrograd due to food shortages. The youths arrived at Miass and were relocated to Turgayak with plans to consolidate groups totaling 300 to 500 more, plus 500 at Tiumen. Lillian Welch describes their eagerness to learn English and hear about America as volunteers assist in teaching and scout activities.

OMSIX Siberia Associated Press Petrograd American Red Cross Doremus Scudder Sibyria Russia Baty Pat Miass Cheliahinsk Troitsk Ekaterinburg Tinmen Miass Compton Samara Red Cross Turgayak Tiumen Lillian Welch Omsk America Scout Movement Honolulu Eivery American

Boy Drowns In Berkshire Pond As Brothers Look On

A boy, 11, drowned yesterday in a Berkshire pond at Island Brook Avenue while his two brothers watched unable to help. The body was recovered after a lengthy search and taken to the morgue as rescuers battled swift current and strong undertow.

Mike Fukozela de Sire Berkshire Pond Island Brook Avenue Bukozeteky Westen Tgie Lao Stting

First Railroad In America Opened From Buffalo To Niagara

An excerpt recounts the opening of Americas first railroad on Aug 36 1886 from Buffalo to Niagara and traces steam engine origins to George Stephenson and James Watt with notes on early mining life in Newcastle England. It mentions steam power transforming industry and touches on Japanese customs with geta pins.

America Buffalo Niagara Newcastlce England George Stevenson Ifies Ani Waller Vanor Wade Rapid Ywelth James Watt Iyaworth Stofim

Tennis champion Miss Molla Mallory on love and tennis

Miss Molla Mallory, former American tennis champion, discusses love and aging in a candid interview. She notes women seek companionship, warns against relying on romance, and credits activity and independence with keeping mind and body healthy. She and her husband, a Manhattan broker, exemplify a life split between sport and business.

Molla Bjurstedt Odette Ledorines I. Mallory G Wamda England Norway Mallory Rentnis America Mr. Mallory Manhattan

New Law To Cost Bridgeport City Thousands This Year

State statute requires 14 to 16 year olds who miss daily sessions to attend night schools, costing Bridgeport from 6000 to 10600 this year. Supt. Slawson cites teacher salaries and clerical expenses. State School agent Hall says 1500 to 2000 children affected. lists are being prepared for employers.

Bridgeport Samuel Slawson Charles N. Hall Hall

Owners Bid Accepted At New Haven Auction

A representative of the owners had a bid accepted at the Willow Street plant sale of the Marlin-Rockwell Company in New Haven today. More property was offered later and it was expected the owners would bill it in. Women of the Philippine Islands make fine items from pineapple fiber.

New Haven Willow Street Marlin-Rockwell Company

Recreation Camp Ends 115 Season At Fairfield Site

After two months and 1,500 children benefited from a vacation program, Fairfield recreation camp closed. The Recreation Bureau ran the activities with Elizabeth Yourney loaning the site through the Chamber of Commerce recreation committee. Health and safety were emphasized with 1,400 campers none ill or injured. Captain Max Baum oversaw swimming, diving, and a base ball game won 16 to 11 in twelve innings. A popular treasure hunt drew gifts from visitors. Campgrounds stay open for two more weeks for adults, then close for the year.

Fairfield Ch P Thea Recreation Bureau Mélizabeth Youreney Recreation Committee Chanter Krecreation Bureau Recreation Bureau Max Baum Life Saving Corps Seaside Park Ornhan Asviium Treasure Mint Seward B. Price Chamber of Commerce V. Gahan FE. Burlingame Schurz New Britain Board of Recreation

The University School Opens 28th Year at 836 Fairfield

The University School at 836 Fairfield Avenue begins its 28th year on September 24. It offers elementary and advanced subjects for high school and career pathways, preparing students for college, technical schools, business, and elite prep schools. Individual instruction by experienced teachers. Outdoor and indoor athletics. Head Master Vingent C. Peck.

Vingent C. Peck

Announcement 206 Park Place Home Accommodation

A beautiful old home opposite Park and Long Island Sound offers single and double rooms with or without private bath. Breakfast and evening dinner included. Houch inspection invited. For appointments call B. 4631.

Park and Long Island Sound Houch

Read Annex Gingham Variety Attracts School Fashion

A notice highlights a wide assortment of ginghams available at Read Annex Basement. Bright pinks blues greens and yellows in plaids checks stripes and solids promise cheerful fabrics. With 32 inch width the collection invites shoppers to preview before school opening.

Cotton fabric described as heavy quality sale note

A sale listing notes cotton fabric at $1.392 per yard with heavy quality in gray pink blue and tan and size 6680.

Fibre Silk in Wide Color Range for 4 95

Fibre Silk offered in a variety of colors with some pieces featuring contrasting striped borders. Prices start at 25 cents per yard.

Sweaters for Women Now Offered in Annex Bargains

As the weather grows colder the store promotes women sweaters as a convenient all winter option. It lists coat sweaters in green navy mayroon rosé and lighter colors Copenhagen salmon nile buff with collars belts and two large pockets available in the Annex.

Copenhagen

Slip-ons for Girls With Colorful Collars Listed

An advertisement notes slip-ons priced at 8.39, popular with young girls. Available in buff rose Copenhagen and salmon colors, featuring neat collars.

Copenhagen

Rose and Turquoise Model With No Collars Adored

A fashion note highlights a five dollar model described as lacking collars and featuring rose and turquoise tones.

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