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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1923

Page

15

Personal Notices And Social Events In Bridgeport

Mrs Maret fawell of Steuttorst returns from Miami while many local couples host gatherings and weddings. Marion Motil wed George Ibbs in Stratford with Rev Whitehead officiating. birth announced for Robert Edward Gaffney at Bridgeport Hospital. A card party and bake sale held by American Legion auxiliary. Hebrew orphan asylum attends funeral. Betty Block to marry Alexander Harper. confirmation class to meet at Paris Episcopal church.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Home Golden Hill Street Anna Brannan Howlands J. Motil North Main Street Marion George Walter Ibbs Stratford R. Whitehead Stratford Congregational Church Edward Gaffney Park Avenue Robert Eeward Bridgeport Hospital Hebrew Orphan Asylum A. B. Rich Colorado Avenue C. E H. Krapp Stoelers Bridgeport Hospital. Co B. Gross Betty Block Alexander Harper New York

Lancashire Cotton Trade In Poor Shape

In Manchester April, Lancashire’s cotton trade faces severe strain as four-fifths of firms using American yarn cut production by 50 percent for March. Spinners warn the measure may not suffice amid high raw material costs and prices around eleven cents higher than a year ago. Some mills have paused for nine of twelve months, and the trade questions whether further cuts will restore margins.

Manchester Ming Lancashire Auster Otton Spinners' Federation Hads Cotton Spinners and Manufacturers’ Association

Colonial Souvenirs Hold Value Across Ages and Places

New England travelers praise a red colonial house in a town once Judea now Washington, noting its Tory and Whig history, confiscations after the 1776 conflict, and a diary entry about the siege. The piece highlights preservation efforts by the Judea chapter of the D A R and local pride in early American history. Washington Connecticut hosts notable sites including Senator Platt’s birthplace and the Gunnery School founded by Frederick Gunn, with alumni returning to build summer homes on nearby hills.

New England Tris Boston Egypt King Tutmar George Washington Isis Times Gretna 3 Joel Stone North America Fedisis Long Island Fairfield Dothea Judea Washington England Canada Federal Union Washington, Dt Bershire Hills Connecticut Orville H. Platt Cuba Frederick W. Gunn J. c. Holland Arthur Bonnicestis Gunnery Pleasant Hill Bhepaug River William Hamilton Gibson

Ukulele Classes Popular Among Bridgeport Girls

Bridgeport reports rising attendance in ukulele and related music classes. Miss Edith Lyons leads local sessions as three ukulele classes run weekly at Park City’s TV station for winter, drawing many eager students and frequent calls for lessons.

Bridgeport Edith Lyons Park City Rutal aLys Sasikonas May Lydisen Anna Ander Alo

Soviet Financial Agent to Close Private Banks

Fat Host official Ladivistor Karlin announces Soviet plan to liquidate all former banking institutions, reconstruct Siberian finances, and levy taxes. He outlines creating a stock and goods exchange, regulating foreign banks, and issuing small denomination bank notes convertible to gold, with emphasis on recovering tax arrears from wealthy individuals.

Ladivostor Apell MT. Karlin Commissaat of Finance Moscow Siberian Sumamon Anh Geld Moscovana

Household suggestions and old straw hat care

A dated column offers household tips including reviving a faded black straw hat with butter on velvet and an odd carpet beating method using rags on bed springs to sink through water and reveal a clean finish.

Coolidge Predicts Harding In 1920 renomination Bid

Washington April 6 Vice President Coolidge predicted that President Harding would be renominated and reelected by the people because of his administration's record. He declined to say how he would react if named as Harding's running mate, saying now is not the time to discuss the matter.

Washington Associated Press Coolidge Mardine Harding

Fashion Forecast Pattern for Girls Frock in Several Fabrics

The Bridgeport Telegram advertises a girls frock pattern in sizes 14 to 20 years. It notes fabric options such as Grena de Chine and Crepe de Chine, with a handkerchief collar look and possible organdie or batiste contrast. Pattern costs 16 cents, plus mailing details and a phone contact.

GIR

Yale Alumni Banquet Promises Yale Guests in Fairfield County

The Yale Alumni association of Fairfield County will host its annual dinner at the University Club in this city Monday at 7 PM. Robert M. Hutching new University secretary and Jady Jones, head football coach, will be guests of honor. Charles O’Hearn and Frank Yin Pield will represent the undergraduate body and sing several original songs. Members may bring guests.

Yale Alumni Association Latrfield County Robert M. Hutching Jady Jones Yale Wairttela County Charles O'Hearn Drank- Yin Pield Nate Bogy Wil

Dance Program at Recreation Center Delights Crowd

An entertainment at Barnumi Recreation Center featured Miss May Hall pupils performing dances. Friday programs continue with the final minstrels next week. Children presented Soto toe Mancini Spanish gypsy and Japanese dances, with Oriental numbers. Highlights included Highland flag and powder puff toe dances. Participants included Frances Knapp Elinor Laughlin Margaret Foreman Minerva Dusing Eien Mantler Marion Watt Azabeth Lissel Muriel Smith Evelyn Alexander Louise Goodell and Louise Cummings.

Marion Watt Azabeth Lissel Muriel Smith Evelyn Alexander Louise Goodell Louise Cummings

Catholic Women to Start Drive Sunday in Bridgeport

Bridgeport Council of Catholic Women launches a city wide membership drive led by Alrs. Jane L. North with parishes organized into divisions and two captains per division. The $1 annual fee funds the general treasury and a state wide program, Catholic centers, inmate cheer, and aid to poor children.

Jane L. North Bridgeport Council of Catholic Women St. Augustine's Lillian Glennon Catherine Flanagan St. Mary's John Dasham Sacred Heart Lenore Walsh St. Patricks Mere Wid. Carroll Grover Lynn Catholic Charitable Bureau Connecticut Council of Catholic Women Bridgeport

Younger Poets to Be Discussed by D A R

Rev Benjamin T Marshall president of Connecticut College for Women will speak at the Mary Sillina chapter DAR meeting in Holden Memorial Hall Monday at 2 80 o clock His topic An hour with the newer and younger poets Reports from Bristol state meeting to be given A special musical program arranged by Miss Mary J Peck Members may invite a guest

Benjamin T. Marshall Connecticut College For Women Mary Sillina Daughters of American Revolution Holden Mermorial Hell Mrshall Bristol Mary J Peck

Deltah Pearls Offer Limited Half-Price Strings

There is the same color shading and luster as Orientals, with indestructible quality. Descarded numbers are available at half price for a limited time, featuring choice strings at $30.00, $35.00 and up. Jewelry Sactina Main floor, front.

Jewelry Sactina

Smart Sports Suits in Camel Hair and Tweed Varieties

The ad promotes camel hair suits plain or over-plaided with satin lined coats. descriptions include soft velvety wear and smart appearance. Prices range from $45.00 to $59.50. Tweed suits in colors orchid, wistaria, light blue, almond green and Heather mixtures priced from $29.50 to $65.00. Covert cloth and whip cord options from $49.50 to $69.50. Meadow-Brook and Printzess models featured.

Meadow-Brook Printzess

St Anne's Church Presents One Act Comedy Playlet

Members of St Anne's R C church dramatic society staged a one act comedy titled An evening at Home at the Ritz Blackstock Town recently directed by Mrs Jf Kennelly The play dealt with humorous incidents and complications marring the darkest av families and was performed to entertain the audience.

St Anne's R. C Iitz Diack Tock Receniiig Jf Kennelly

White Guimpes and Blouses for Juvenile Wear

A junior department advertises white guimpes in plain lawns with tucking and hemstitching for 8 to 14 years, striped dimity pieces with lace edged collars, and gathered waist guimpes priced 1.25 to 2.25. Also short sleeve soft china silk overblouses in middy style at 3.95, suitable under sweaters with various outfits.

Reichstag Leader Is Ordered Deportation From Cologne

Max Wallrat, Reichstag national leader and former minister of the interior in Michaells cabinet, has been deported from the occupied area. German reports say over 3,000 people have been deported, not counting dependents forced to leave.

Cologn Anril Max Wallrat Bonne

Mission to Ireland From Vatican Fails

Fragmentary OCR text reports a failed mission to Ireland from the Vatican with mixed names and garbled wording. No clear dates, places, or entities are consistently identifiable beyond Ireland and Vatican. The readable portion suggests an attempted delegation or envoy event that did not succeed.

Ireland Vatican

Read Shoe Shop Prepares Special Children's Shoes Event

The Read Shoe Shop offers a perfect children’s shoe section with high laced shoes for boys and girls at 2.95 and 3.95, patent leather pumps at 2.65 and 3.65, brown calf oxfords at 4.65, made from soft leather on Foot-form lasts approved by orthopedic experts. The sale occurs Saturday and promises high quality footwear for young customers.

Read

Debutantes Favor Caracal and Chin Shows

Fashion notes highlight debutantes loving a style featuring caracal or beize and platinum tones with trim in chinchilla or black monkey fur. The look emphasizes edged elegance and is favored for formal events.

Blouses and records offered with assorted styles and tunes

The ad lists white and color trimmed blouses from 1.95 to 8.50, silk brocaded options for two piece suits, and lace edging. It also promotes Brunswick Records new April numbers including Canzonetta Violin Solo My Joya Planeforts Solo and multiple Fox Trot selections. Basement Special features Saturday Brazil Nut Bon Bons grown in Brazil noted as highly nutritious.

Brunswick Records Planeforts the Palms Alren McQuhae Brazil Amazon

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