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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1922
Page
15
A Mary Silliman chapter meeting at Holden Memorial Hall Olivet Congregational church will hear Benjamin T. Marshall of Connecticut College speak on In Praise of Miss Mary Louise Peck. The program includes solos by Mrs Florence Leger Hayes and others as part of a civic address event.
Greenwich April 7 Special Walter Monteith Aikman marks his 14th birthday anniversary at home with children grandchildren and great grandchildren at Stanwick road. His son Walter M. Aikman Jr of Glen Ridge New Jersey joins guests along with daughters Mrs C Ellis Steven and Mrs Wood and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Aikman formerly led Central Stamping Co of New York and now chairs its board. He commutes weekly to New York City and credits regular habits and walks for longevity. Messages of congratulations pour in by wire and mail.
Mrs Arthur C Sides of Laurel avenue acted as hostess at a concert Thursday night honoring Miss Anna Sides. The program featured pieces by diverse composers with piano accompaniment by Lorenza Pratt of Milford who also performed several solos.
The thirty seventh annual meeting of presidents and delegates of the Needlework Guild of America ranches will be held May 4 and 5 at Hotel Statler in St. Louis Missouri. The program is prepared and organizers urge broad branch representation. Interested members should notify branch secretary Mrs A B Beers Jr.
The Santor class of boys from Christ Church Sunday school will serve an outing supper in the Parish House on Courtland Street tonight from 5 to 7 o'clock. Proceeds go to increase the offering of the class. The committee includes William Naramore George Melk Th Ernest Macauley Wheeler Teel Royal Stiff Lawrence Mayer Sidney Wilson and Marvin Hall assisted by Hoyeneher Frederick Smith.
The Y M C A held state officers conferences in New Haven with J Garfield King acting secretary and J T Mitch as member secretary. Attendance was large with representatives from each association. The boys department discussed upcoming leagues and camp plans while the industrial group elected officers and planned a major industrial conference at Silver Bay in August. General secretaries reviewed features to aid Y M C A work in Connecticut.
New York April 7 reports key findings by the Playground and Recreation Association of America on public recreation growth. The survey covers 302 cities showing nearly 3.1 million dollars spent on recreation last year, bond issues totaling 6.001 billion, and over 1 million dollars in donations. Cities like Chicago Detroit and Duluth expanded pools theaters dancing and crafts alongside summer camps to reduce juvenile crime and boost community activities.
A lavender and white Easter themed miscellaneous shower was held at Miss Mary Sullivan’s home for Miss Theres Franz soon to marry M. J. Aloaian. Guests included many women from the American Bank and Trust, with a mock marriage hosted by Miss Irene Edalman and Miss Margaret Krak, musical numbers by several entertainers, refreshments, and dancing.
The Girls Bowling League of the First National Banks held a banquet at Marin Thursday night after dinner at seven. A personal shower was given Miss Beasie Phelps and an aluminum shower to Miss Lucy McElroy, both slated to be Easter brides. The decor was lavender and yellow with yellow daffodils. attendees included Louise Mosher Mary Hamilton Nellie Frawley Isabel Gragory Rosalie Davis Sophia Stokes Husa Hertal W Fred Smith Mrs. Louie Webe Mabot Gunn Etta Christenson Marie Ericson Eva Sisenman Rose Christenson Ella Weise Elizabeth Leviter Evelyn Blick Bessie Phelps Lucy McElroy.
Mrs C B Albro of Barrington reports eczema rash on her daughter’s cheek healed after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. She notes daytime ache and nighttime irritation improved within about a month. Cuticura Soap Ointment and Talcum recommended for daily toilet and nursery use.
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