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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1921

Page

15

Students Shine in Plays and Character Studies Program

In a large Stratfeld room crowded with enthusiasm Miss Grace Dalrymple Clarke presented professional pupils in short plays monologues and character studies. Performers included Miss Mary Elmer Brittin Miss Florence Davidson Miss Mary Louise Downer Miss Lilian Jon Miss Gertase Tang with assistance from Charles F L Armstrong and Daniel Ambrose. The program featured Just As in a twentieth century English romance Bliss Lang and scenes with Miss Davidson Miss Downey and others delivering witty turns and dramatic dialogue. The Smith family note and unrelated statistics appear as stray items in the clipping.

Stratfeld wall+ room Grace Dalrymple Clarke Mary Elmer Brittin Florence Davidson Mary Louise Downer Lilian Jon Gertase Tang Charles FL Armstrong Daniel Ambrose Bliss Lang Iss Davidson Miss Downey Miss Jones Iss Downey Sadie Britin Britrin Daphne Palace Miss Lang Miss Davidson

McKinley School Entertains Under Miss Luby

Pupils at McKinley School Hollister avenue presented a successful evening program directed by Miss Mary F. Luby. Soloist Jittleannette Mitchum, violin solos by Rosalee Gollib, and dances by Pauline Woods Ruth Preeman and others highlighted the program along with school choruses and an orchestra. A forthcoming wedding of Miss Harriet Murray and Wilbur H. Yates was announced.

McKinley School Hollister Avenue Mary F. Luby Jttleannette Mitchum Sire Margie Annette, Mitchum America the Beautiful Aurmoresque Rosalee Gollib Pauline Woods Ruth Preeman Alice Lisnogott Irene

West End Merchants Form Association

Merchants of the West End formed 22 associations and elected HB Lubeisky as president. Officiating officers include vice president J Ilkowitz Ireseu William Fischler and secretary M Buffard. Sidney Alder of American Bath and Trust Co spoke on Sunday and uniform evening closings. Sunday closing adopted. evening closing to be discussed April 25.

West End HB. & Lubeisky J. Ilkowitz Ireseu William Fischler M. Buffard Sidney Alder American Bath and Truat Company

Woman's Relief Corps Marks Anniversary with Civil War Luncheon

Elias Howe Jr Post G A R members in Decatur Illinois host a Civil War era costume luncheon at the Business and Professional Women's club hall honoring national president Mrs Inez Jamison Bender. The event featured period dress, floral decor, and a roll call of members with messages from absent friends and remarks on the corps early history and current charitable work.

Heliot Corps Elias Howe, Jr Beirlooms Bender Edith M. Dickson Wlora C. Warrines Selah Blakeman Shelton Gertrude Westervelt Hartford Dora Terhune Partfolio G. Goodsell Agnes Stevenson Alena Baylist Marcia Stewart Relief Corps Woman's Relief Corps Group Inez Bender

Social Season Notes Amid Bride Welcomes and Teas

Mrs. Ralph M Sperry hosted a reception at 733 Fairfield avenue for Miss Marion Henshaw and her fiancé William Ms Paxton of New York. Easter arrangements by Birdseye household drew about a hundred young guests. Guests included Miss Beatrice Stevens and Mrs Waldo of Brooklawn Park. Other gatherings featured a Tincheon and bridge at Yellow Bowl tearoom Sporthill with notable attendees, plus news of Mrs J A Dickerman and Mrs H J Lord. One guest, Mrs A M Baker of 262 West avenue, is recovering at Stratford after seminary in Bridgeport.

Ralph M. Sperry Marion Henshaw William Ms.Paxton New York Birdseye Fairfield Avenue Mary Hincks D. Patterson Elizabeth Soe Alton Farrell Ansonia Beatrice Stevens New Haven Roma W. Gerald Bryant Alice Curtis Charles G. Waldo Brooklawn Park Tongland Yellow Bowl Sporthill A. G.may Charles Pelanoy Waldo Co. Bryant L. B. Curtis H. A. Rishon Jonathan Godfrey C. V. Bargingtes K. W. McNeil Harbara Senior Agnes Warner Rob Roy Newman W. W. Naramore, Jr F. 5. Beardsley Anne Ahearn Roy Youngs Norman Leeds Betty Leeds Walter S. Wilmot Sally Wilmot A. M. Baker West Avenue Bridgeport Hospital New Mra

Nurses Ball to Secure Endowment Fund in City

Community events fill the week with fundraisers and performances as the Nurses' Alumnae Ball aims to build an endowment. Notable gatherings include musical readings by Berenice Nettleton and Adele Smith, a Rebekah lodge anniversary supper, and a St. Joseph's minstrel reunion. A high profile wedding at St. Mary's Church Norwalk marks a major social milestone.

Aldwin Golden Ord Berenice Nettleton Hanls Elizabeth ML Bor Adele Smith Vinlin St Joseph's Church St. Mary's C Church Norwalk Dan Howard William Howard Abert A

Intermission performances captivate audience with dressy dance acts

During intermissions Miss Tea bel Tillany and Miss dina Uhase presented stylish outfits and lively dances. The Musette number highlighted gowns and silver cloth bodices, while Miss Chase wore primrose yellow. A second ballet showcased Betsy Hooper of New York performing with a parasol and floral gown amid spirited moss and jig elements.

Teabel Tillany Dina Uhase Chase Atsis

Suspected thief detained on Carrall Avenue charge

Police detain Eugene Shackett of 362 Carrall Avenue on a technical breach charge while investigation into his possible involvement in a theft from Joseph Carroll on Carrall Avenue proceeds. committee members listed include Mise Anns Degu Wilhelmina Kaicolt Miss ATinnie Dunn Mrs. D Johnson and Agnes Gustafsos.

Mise Anns Degu- Wilhelmina Eugane Shackett Carrall Avenue Joseph Carrol Carrail Avenue

Che Read Annex Turkish Towels on sale

Announced prices list Turkish towels at 59 cents a pair with narrow blue borders and sizes 18 by 86 inches. Also offered at 25 cents for select items.

Corsets Offered in All Sizes at Discount Prices

Pink medium and waist line corsets described with elastic tops and front and back lacing styles. Available in all sizes. Regular price $2.50 with Annex sale price $1.69.

Durable waist cinches with heavy coutil for warm days

Sizes range 2 to 6 with strong waist cinches in flesh and white. Laced fronts or backs offer tailored support. Available in sizes 32 to 48 to fit a range of figures.

Boy Scout

Gowns Describe Flesh Color and Light-Neutral Styles

The article notes gowns designed in flesh color tones with neat shirts in light hues. It highlights round necklines and kimono sleeves as key features of the ensembles.

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