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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1922

Page

11

Civic Association Meeting at Stratford Town Hall

The Third District Civic Association will meet in Stratford town hall tomorrow night at 8 o'clock. Lynn W. Wilson of the Board of Education and Rotary Club will speak on Good Citizenship. Members urged to attend and join. Roy C. Whitehead will preside. welfare plans for town and district to be discussed.

Third District Civic Association Stratford Town Hall Lynn W. Wilson Board of Education Rotary Club Roy Re C. Whitehead

Recreation centers reopen with spring activities

Following the short interlude, recreation centers reopen for spring. At the Soi sido centre, Friday night at 8 o'clock the first post Tenten dance will be held at Warner Institute. Soloists P. J. O'Day baritone and Thank Doyle tenor. A short program will be followed by dancing. On April 25 at 3 o'clock there is a Federation of Recreation centers meeting in the Liberty building.

Soisido Centre Warner Institutie P. J. O'Day Thank Doyle Fedaration of Recreation Cence Liberty Building

Bridgeport Laties Charity Tea Plan Noted

Mrs W B Lashar chairs the Tea Committee for a Bridgeport Laties charity tea to be hosted by Mrs Williams Nichols on Wednesday April 26 from 4 to 6 pm. Miss Amelia Beardsley leads, orchestra will play, and admission cards are not issued. The event, later than usual, will serve tea in the firing room with seniors Edward Jennings and Ketly presiding 4 to 5 pm and Glock Curtis and Bisha 5 to 6 pm.

Bridgeport Charitible Review Walter B. Lashar Ovargo Edward A. Jennings Henry EB Glock Lewis B. Curtis Henry A. Bisha Service Club Doris A. Wheeler Dent

Meetings Tonight For Fraternal Lodges And Societies

Various fraternal lodges and societies announce meetings tonight. Addresses include The Telegram 140 Middie Street, Tiatians Woman's Council 36 Beach Street, Monxer Lodge 264 Siac Street, and more. A brief business meeting is noted by Arcanum Lodge at Odd Temple 1939 Broastrat.

the Telegram Middie Street Tiatians Woman's Council Beach Street Monxer Lodge Siac Street Wowompon Tribe T OG. R My Niytiehl Mealy Street Adwiphinn Lodge LO. O Broad Straet Magna Charta Lodge Lone St. George St. George's Hall Stratford Avenue Tenth District Man’s Chit Arion Mast Mair Street Barnum Avenue National Association Sread St. John’s Lodge A. M Masonic Temple Luts Browne Oy Fioad Street Polar Star Lodge Shephs Bechichem Hest Wart Avenue Dorothea Stamm Wairfield Avenue Harry Cutler Main Elm Street

Miscellaneous Shower Held for Miss Rickel

Mia Viole Christiansen hosted a miscellaneous shower Monday for Miss Violet Rickel of 16 Sixth Street who will wed William Cale Easter. Attendants included Florence Flagg UlU Cockrill Ida Callendir Erma Christiansen Anna Shericlel and many others as guests enjoyed a Muse followed by buffet lunch.

Mia Viole Christiansen Stratford Violet Rickel Sixth Street William Cale Touas Florence Flagg Ulu Cockrill Ida Callendir Erma Christiansen Anna Shericll Miward Wenzel Harry Ireland Alfred Tek Thomas Law Thomas Card Harry Christiansen George Rickell Liam Calendar M. Christianser Violet Rick i Viola Christiansen

Miss Booth Weds Howard G. Lee In Spring Garden Ceremony

Miss Booth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Birdseye Bantn of 2066 Park Avenue, married Howard G. Lee Greely Lee, son of Mrs. Susie of 666 Laurel Avenue, yesterday afternoon. The ceremony took place at the bride’s parents’ home with Dr. William Day of the United Church officiating. Music by the Goulding Trio accompanied the ceremony and reception. Green and white decor featured Easter lilies, lilies, and mantels piled with flowers. The gown was ivory crepe meteor with flowing sleeves and lace, complemented by a bouquet of white orchids and white violets. Maid of honor Miss Eleanor Jane Scott wore Canton crepe with a lavender hat. she carried purple orchids and violets. The groom’s mother wore orchid charmeuse. James Horan supervised decorations. Waters handled catering. The couple will honeymoon in Bermuda after sailing from New York, then reside at 1% Brooklawn Terrace after May 15.

Evelyn Ghubhrey William Birdseye Bantn Park Avenue Howard Lee Greely Lee Susie Laurel Avenue William Orate Day Uatea Goulding Booth Eleanor Jane Scott Robinson Sarge Milan Brooklawn Terrace

Surprise Shower for Miss Sistrand in Oakwood Ave Home

Ms Baile Sistrand of 834 Wood Avenue received a miscellaneous shower at her home as she prepares to wed Reuel J. Orton. Guests included Miss Rath Tyler, Miss Minnie Anderson, Miss Mildred Macleod, and many others. Plano music, games, and refreshments were enjoyed.

Sy Baile Sistrand Wood Avenue Sistrand Reuel J. Orton Rath ‘Tyler Minnie Anderson Mildred Macleod Olive Green Mabel Paul Mary Gustason Florence Greening Mit Helen Lockwood

Court St Cecelia to Give Entertainment

Court St Cecelia Catholic Daughters of America Stratford’s new court hosts entertainment next Tuesday night in the Colonial ballroom. A musical program features soprano Agnes McNamara as soloist, followed by orchestral dance music. Assisting officials listed.

Imothy Ryan Jemeat Sexton John Pant George Baldwin Hugh Amil

Ancient Egypt contributions to medicine praised in ad

An advertisement extols ancient Egypt as early in medicine, mentions Hippocrates as Father of Medicine, notes later women’s knowledge of plant drugs. Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound is promoted as a woman's remedy derived from medicinal plants.

Lydia JE. Pinkham Wis. Heier Asig Egypt Chrisworth Planta Hippocrates Yuries Han Lydia E. Pinkham

Sunday School Fair At St John’s Episcopal Church

Sunday School of St John’s Church hosts an afternoon fair in Burroughs Memorial chapel with a play The House of Heart presented at 1 o’clock and 3:20. Cast includes Esther Edwards Hazel Whee, Margaret McCle Walter Hammat Eugene Pleaninger, Vivian Martin and others. Tables arranged by Catherine Hanson Eisie Grnflowers Clars Northdsap Nelle Baytoad and more. Supper served between sessions. volunteers assist.

St John’s Episcopal Lanigut Burrougas Memorial Chapel Marc Bariaw Adelade Spicer Esther Edwards Hazel Wheeway Margaret McCle Walter Haemmit Eugene Pleaninger Flor Enes Treearuin Gertrude Schafer James Delin Esther Flint Lawrence Sidevotton Vivian Martin Batur Aillhiy Catherine Hanson Eisie Grnflowers Clars Phyllis Tomson Paulino Hall Sally Wilmot Wilma Wheeler

Births and marriages listed for local residents

Vital statistics record multiple births and marriages with numerous names and addresses. Entries include April birth dates for several newborn girls and boys, and several marriage pairings with detailed street addresses and participant names across local households.

Michael and Carline Rehak Miller Murone Street April

The Second Day of the Corset Demonstration

The second day draws crowds as models show proper and improper corset fitting. Demonstration times are listed, with corsets examinable at the department and opportunities for special fittings. Warner Brothers Rustproof Corsets are praised for fit, style, and price, with patient fittings offered.

Redfern Warner Brothers

Toweling of Old Japan with New Blue Patterns

Blue and white towels return with fresh patterns including a narrow blue border. Towels measure 42 inches wide at 15 cents per yard, border 15 inches wide at 25 cents per yard. Table cloths feature blue and white Japanese designs in several sizes up to 72 inches square for $2.25. Napkins at 12 inches square priced per dozen. third floor.

Japan

Porcelain Oper-Stock Pattern Dinnerware Set Declared

A new Oper-Stock Pattern porcelain line features a pink and green medallion border with a gold edge. The 112 piece set is valued at $50.50 with a complete dish line offered in mixed lots and by dozen groups including tea cups, plates, bowls, and serving pieces priced from $0.90 to $3.95, plus vegetable dishes and domed varieties.

Auction and office supplies ad highlights

A brief classified snippet promotes items for sale including Bridge Cards with linen finish and Congress cards with edged edge, described as high quality and easy to handle. Also mentions score pads, auction items, and stationery section with prices like 50 and 75 cents and 15 cents.

Congress

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