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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1922
Page
11
The United Church filled yesterday as Hasty Rowe Shelley and Miss Rhea D. L. Massotte delivered a refined musicale. Shelley impressed with Wagnerian numbers and original compositions, while Massotte offered a powerful clear soprano. The event concluded the Lent musical series noted for its beauty in the city.
An old style newspaper advertisement touts Mary T Goldman Hair Color Storer as a safe way to restore original hair color without streaks. It promises natural-looking results and invites readers to send two hair locks for a free trial, then purchase a full bottle from a druggist or directly.
There is no need for any Woman to countenance superfluous hairs because with a paste made by mixing some powdered delatone with water it is easy to get rid of them. The paste is applied for 2 or 3 minutes, then rubbed off and the skin washed. This treatment will rid the skin of hair without leaving a blemish, but care should be taken to see that you get real delatone.
Dr Marian Edwards Park was elected president of Bryn Mawr College and will be a principal speaker at the American Association of University Women convention in Bryn Mawr Pa April 5 to 9 She is a classical scholar with four years administrative work in women’s colleges and has held roles at Bryn Mawr Colorado College and Radcliffe College before her appointment
Miss Mariel Leopold of 1176 East Main Street marked her sixth birthday with a party for close friends Friday night. Pink candy baskets, music, games, and refreshments were enjoyed as Beatrice Ray Theresa Burns Anne Blerch Catherine Burns Alice Cadwall Muriel Leopold and several Leopold relatives attended.
A list of marriage licenses and births with names and addresses. Albert Pires and Fannin Brielac wed. Numerous births dated March 1922 for Mallory Whi tap er Hansen Baker Bur nettt Vetter Bergers Smith and others. Includes addresses on Washington avenues Cedar street Symington Place Union avenue and more.
At the Hebrew Sick Benefit society meeting held at the M.H.A on Madison Avenue, officers for the coming year were elected. The society reported a thriving financial condition. New officers include President Samuateinloff, Vice President Harry Arranof, Secretary Morris Rufford, Treasurer M. Schine, Recording Secretary Dr. Lagerowita, Investigating Committee Dr. M. S. Bell, Benjamin Greenberg, L. Goldberg. Examining Physician Dr. Ysadora Yochelman.
London April 3 In Pentonville Prison operatic songs were introduced to brighten inmates lives. Two leading vocalists performed in the prison chapel as the First Life Guards band played. The chaplain Rev Alfred Fugh thanked the audience and stated that inmates today do not represent the criminal class alone. He noted many wartime veterans among the prisoners as most raised their hands when asked.
Mrs. Jans Limer, a 106 year old Lincoln hostess, refused Glasgow’s offer to star at a public entertainment for 500 dollars a week. Despite health and sharp faculties, she chose tea with her doctor and wife. Nearby centenarian Mrs. Foley nears 105.
Socials and meetings fill the week with Olivet church events at the new Parish house, a whist and poker party by the American Legion Auxiliary, and gatherings by the Swedish Antituberculosis Society and Y M C A auxiliary. Parent-Teacher events at Madison School and Stratfield School outline speakers, postponements, and child arrangements. A birthday party for George S White at 12% Clifford Street features dancing and supper, while clubs at Orchard Street and Fairfield Avenue host dances, talks, and luncheons with various members listed.
The Connecticut women of the Democratic Alliance will meet Friday at Stratfield for an informal discussion. Miss Caroline Huute-Rees of Rosemary Hall Greenwich calls the survey of senatorial candidates Homer Cummings and Mrs Halen Nowe Blur at the National Democratic convention. Men invited, open to nonmembers, reservations by Bridgeport residents and others statewide.
Dr Robert Work postmaster general leads a healthful weight check for infants in Minneapolis suburban lake district tents. Weighings began last summer in parcel post service and proved popular with thousands of families seeking child health indicators. Truck drivers now train to weigh babies using hook scales on the post truck, while mothers appreciate the routine as a humane postal measure.
Mayeh notes May as an action month for the Red Cross with 653 office callers, the highest since October. Records show prior months with 952 callers in March 1921 and varying counts through the year, highlighting ongoing community assistance efforts.
The Black Rock Parent-Teacher Association will present a minstrel show and dance in the High School Auditorium on April a chorus of 100 children and James Reynolds of Black Rock to be interpreter. Mrs. Wlaretce Carroll chairs the event assisted by Mrs. Mortakin and others with James Rielly as stage director.
A three day event by the education branch of the YWCA opens with a food sale at 3:30 PM and an exhibit at 3 PM. The program features classes in sewing, weaving, basketry and crafts taught to help girls, with Fern baskets among items for sale.
Frederick Doolittle, a former Cheshire legislator and long-time state agricultural board member, died today after illness that began in January. He served in the state assembly, led Temple Lodge of Masons, and was secretary of the lodge. Survived by wife Mrs. Doolittle and a son Toye Sevive.
The writer describes undergoing nursing to figure cleaning, notes a large advertising push for Ninewrorn Laundry, and mentions a beauty treatment at Mrs. Kamera’s studio. She reports on local bank real estate lending, job recovery, and a sale of smoked ham at a discount, ending with personal wishes to the reader.
A local apparel shop showcases a strong spring collection featuring coats in tweed homespun and camel’s hair along with wraps in Verdette Pandora and Geroma cloths. The assortment is described as among the best the store has offered.
The notice lists Gold or Silver Card and Coin Cases from 1 sterling or gold filled priced $5.00 to $12.50, Lingerie Clasps in gold solid or filled from $2.00 to $8.50, and Cuff Pins in silver or gold sold in sets of two from 50 cents to $3.50.
Tea room advertises standard quality teas and coffees served daily. With every purchase of a two pound can of coffee at 90 cls, customers receive a free half-pound can of Primrose Tea Formosa or Orange Pekoe.
The menu lists Cream of Tomato Soup, Lamb Chops, Chicken Liver Creole, French Fried Potatoes, Buttered Beets, Creamed Carrots and Peas, Whole Wheat Muffins, Strawberry Short Cake, Chocolate Pudding, Apple Pie, Minced Meat Pie, Blueberry Pie, Maple Layer Cake, Rhubarb Sauce, Baked Apple. Second floor services noted.
A shoe shop exhibit outlines the full shoe making process from lining cutting to final product. It notes about 86 machine steps and 160 operations in a Goodyear welt build, with many skilled details unseen in the finished shoe. The display argues durable, comfortable shoes come from careful workmanship worth the cost.
Combs and hair pins described as stunning with Spanish style mounts and imitation stones in red blue topaz and green. Jewelry counters offer two styles in paper with 100 double sheets or 200 single sheets plus 100 envelopes to match for 1.45 dollars. Main foot.
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