Eightieth Birthday Celebrated For George B Powell
George B Powell celebrated his eightieth birthday at his Bridgeport home with friends and relatives from New England. Born in Lanesboro Mass in 1843 he served in the Eight Regiment mini KK during the Civil War and has since lived in Bridgeport. Pink and white decorations and a large cake highlighted the party with numerous attendees listed.
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George B. Powell
New England
Mr. Powell
Lanesboro
Mass
Eight Regiment
Mini
Bridgeport
D.w.marshall
Alerrith
Flora Powell
Violet KH. Wheeler
Ruth Merritt
T. Gibson
William. E. Wheeler
Henry A. Slesnim
Loyola P
Madison School Card Party to Support Orchestra
Madison school Parent-Teacher group plans a Stratfield hotel card party next Saturday afternoon to fund the newly formed school orchestra directed by Professor J. Henry Butzel. The association highlights past improvements and lists many supporters and hostesses including Mrs. F. and Mrs. W. J. Beott and numerous local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison School
Stratfield Hotel
Frof
J. Jenry Butzel
Schoo
W. J. Beott
William Arnold
A. H. Lishreum
A. Eason
John
William Smailwood
Edoward Schwerdtle
A. B. Er
Rh. ©. Wakeman, Mrs. T. Maloney, Mrs. C. G. Gronquise Bernard Stratton
A. N. Tom- Yinson
C. D. Lane
W.B. Price
J. C. Mattice
I. Henry Huteel
J. 5. Dougall
Redrik
A.P. Franklin
A. Masterson
N. Frierlgian
Lister
George Frown
Musical program for Bridgeport Jewish women slated
The Bridgeport section of the Council of Jewish Women will hold its April meeting tonight at the Bosiness and Professional Woman's club. Mrs Joseph Lederer will present a musical program featuring Miss Sylvia Pianas, David Greenspun, Mrs H Pf MacLinden Planologue Muss Cable, Beatrice Katz dancer, and Mrs Eva Hodgkins contralto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Council of Jewish Women
Bosiness and Professional Woman's Club
Joseph Lederer
Sylvia Pians
David Greenspun
Mire
H. PF
Muss Cable
Beatrice Katz
Eva Hoadgkins
The Ten Books I Have Enjoyed Most
DailyBridgeport Telegram series opens with lists by William Allen White Irvin S Cobb and Gertrude Atherton. It highlights living works with humanity and emotion and names many authors from Dickens Twain Kipling Darwin Dewey to Shakespeare. Tomorrow's installment promises William Jennings Bryan selections.
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Bridgeport Telegram
America
William Allen White
Irvin S. Cobb
Gertrude Atherton
Benjamin Franklin
Sir James George Frazer
Europe
Willam Z. Ripsey
Henry Fairfield Osborne
Madison Grant
J. H. Robinson
William John Fielding
Charles Darwin
Fluman
John Dewey
Cardinal Manning
Lytton Strachey
Sophocles
Euripides
Aristophanes
Aeschylus
William Jennings Bryan
U. S
Great Britain
North American Newspaper Alliance
Community personals and society notices in Bridgeport
A compilation of local society items from Bridgeport notes: women’s groups meet at homes on East Main and Catherine Streets. lunch and social afternoons planned in Christchurch and Stratford. weddings include Pauline Urban and Cyril Mullins at St Joseph’s. a Busy Workers gathering and dances announced. various club meetings and lectures scheduled in Beardsley, Fairfield, and Stratfield areas. illness and travel updates among residents and a marriage announced for Margaret Brongon and Harry Miller.
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Bridgeport
Mothers’ Ch
Charles. Blackham
East Main Street
Rector's Guild of
Christchurch
Courtland Street
Ivy Grove Circle
Woodman of the World
St. George's Hall
Stratford Avenue
Democratic Woman's Club
Stratfield Sun Parlor
Frank H. Ruby
Will Praid
Bridgeport Oratorio Society Set for April 17 Concert
Bridgeport Oratorio Society will present its second concert of the season on April 17 at Bridgeport High School auditorium. The program features Brahms Requiem and selections from Wagner’s Flying Dutchman with 250 choirs and the Philharmonic Orchestra of New York. Conductor Dr. Arthur Mees leaves after this performance due to health. Soloist Fred Patton and soprano Inez Barbour are named.
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Bridgeport Oratorio Sacety
Bridgeport High School
Arthur Mees
Bridgeport
Brahms
Wagner
Philarmonic Orchestra of
New York
Fred Patton
Bridgeport Oratorio Society
Inez Barbour
Gonrang
Winners Will Dance Here Tonight
Scotty Craighead of this city and Miss Fin Chappelle of Hartford to give an exhibition of terpischorean art at Colonial hall tonight. They previously won the New York title in New Jersey in November 1921 and last summer in New London, having danced in many New England cities and opened the Hik's bazaar here last month.
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Hneland
Jaz
Scotty Craighead
Fin Chappelle
Hartford
Colonial Hall
Capitol Bail Room
Newark
N. J
New York
Buddy Fitzgerald
Lou Tully
New London
New England
Severe Weather Decimates Connecticut Deer Herds
Severe winter conditions including 40 inches of snow and frigid temperatures are blamed for killing more than 100 deer in Connecticut. Sportsmen note dogs, fences, and trains contributed to deaths while deer forage near settlements amid hunger. The State Fish and Game Commission warns recurring harsh winters could devastate recovery efforts and erode herd numbers once near extinction.
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Connecticut
State
Fish, and Game Commission
Household Suggestions for Dusters and Cleaning
Household tips describe making a kerosene infused dustless duster from cheese cloth, adding a nickel plated rack for closet storage, brightening overshoes with ammonia water, and cleaning discolored enamelware with paste and vinegar.
Tweed and Corduroy Limited Sizes Offered
A brief clothing notice announces limited quantities in small youths sizes 12 14 and 16 years priced at 3 dollars 50 cents. The item list emphasizes limited run and affordable pricing for younger customers.
Writing Paper Special Monday 59 Cts
Stationery section on the main floor advertises a one day offer with writing paper priced at 59 cents. Items include assorted sizes and weights typical of a department store display. Limited quantities and selection may vary by store.
Pillow Cases with Scalloped Ed Edge Embroidery Stamped
Pillow cases with scallop edged hems and embroidery stamps offered at 89 cents per pair in a compact catalog item.
French Mirrors With Old Gold Frames for Sale
Advertising a sale of French mirrors with old gold frames measuring 12 by 24 inches. Stock bought for a hotel partially unused. price cut to five dollars each to close out. Located on the fourth floor, regular price eight dollars.
Men High Grade Shirts Waverly Make in Madras
Advertisement notes a fine quality woven madras shirt with box plaited fronts and an offer to buy a summer supply at two dollars each. Sold on main floor at the front of the store.
Pillow Cases Durable Muslin 42 by 36 Inches
Heavy muslin pillow cases designed for wear with a hemmed edge. Size 42 by 36 inches. Regular price 42 cents, sale price 33 cents. Available on the third floor.
Brassieres on sale in corset section this Monday
Lace trimmed brassieres offered in sizes 34 36 40 42 44 and 46 regularly 75 cents now 50 cents. Corset section on the second floor.
Children's three quarter length socks in turnover tops
Three quarter length children's socks priced at 25 cents per pair. Sizes 7 to 9 fit small feet. full fashioned turn over tops add styling and comfort to everyday wear.
Toilet Section Hair Brushes and Hot Water Bottles Sale
Bargain listing for solid wood backed hair brushes with hand drawn bristles at $1.85 each and 2 quart red rubber hot water bottles offered at $1.00 each. Includes product type, material, size and price.
Corset Covers and Lace Trimmed Garments Sale
Advertises corset covers in built up shoulder styles with lace trim, sizes 36 to 44, reduced from 1.25 to 2.00 dollars to 89 cents. Also lists Ami French covers with strap tops at 89 cents and notes a muslin section.
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Madison School Association
Radway
Beli CO
Centre St
Kerr
Serge
Widgiase Allien Wilite. Gazette
Dietersmus
Court of
Boyvilles
Rich Bian
Avid Copperfield
Charles Dickens
Walt Whitman
Ralph Waldu
Mark Twain
Mark Wain
Rudyard Kipling
EB. W. Blowe
Dorothy Canfield Fisher
My Antonia
Willa Cathar
Babbitt
Sinclair Lewis
Irvin
Cobb
Plowright
Job
Plutarch
Daniel de
Robert Louis Stevenson
Marle Twain
William Shakespeare
Thomas Carlyle
Rudyard Epling
T. A
Catherine
Stratford
Morris Court
Robert A. McCullough
Elmwood Avenas
Hester
Margaret Connally
Kathryn McCullough
Applied Psychology Club
J. Rees
Geanude
Phyllis Wheatley
Pauline Urban
Merriam Street
Cyril Mullins
St. Joseph's R. C
Hubert Dahme
Part Street
Girls of the Southern
New England Telephone Company
New Haven
Stamford
Norwalk
Beardsley School
Barnum School
William Horace Day
United Church
Beardsley Choral Club
Paul 3
Becker
Fairfield Family Welfare Society
Albert D. Lavery
Benjamin Marshall
Connecticut College For Women
Mary Silliman
D. A. BR
Holden Memorial Hall
North Avenue
Mary L. Peck
Arthur Hyde
New York City
This City
A. Severin
Warren Street
Richmond
Clark Botsford
Park Terrace
Bridgeport Hospital
Se Ladies Auxiliary
A. O. HL
Washington Avenue
Charles Ager
Cannon Street
Margaret Brongon
Harry Miller
August Miller
Hallock Street
Long Island City
Kelly Redgate
Vine Street
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Pattern Department
Barnum
Oratorio Society
Flo Citappelle
A. Strim & Company
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Brassieres
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