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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1922

Page

14

Shower Honors Miss Biglow Before Wedding

Elizabeth Bissow of Nichols Avenue Stratford was treated to a surprise miscellaneous shower at Miss Hazel Morgan’s home in Stratford. Friends from Holmes and Edwards, where she has worked for years, decorated the home, played games, enjoyed music and refreshments, as she prepares to wed Harry Smith of Staten Island. The gathering included Mrs William Schlotterback and several Misses including Lois Broethwell Blanche Warr Susn Ponsock Elin Wallen and Hazel May among others.

Elizabeth Bissow Nichols Avenue Stratford Hazel Morgan Fifth Street Holmes and Edwards Misa Blatow Harry Smith Staten Islang

The Marvelous Natureopathic Lectures in Bridgeport

A circular promotes free public demonstrations by Louis Filmer ND, head of the Naturcopachic College, offering lectures on natureopathic cures and free clinics. It invites parents and prospective students to attend, claiming astonishing, miraculous results without surgery, with dates in April and a free valuable book to be collected at Park Theatre Bridgeport.

Louis Filmer DG N.D Scientifc Naturonuts National Society of Natureopathic Physicians Vicw-Presiden Connecticut Medical Union International Association of Physicians and Surgeons National Geographic Fortes Naturcopachic College Gener Natureopathic Natureopath Boston Providence Hartford New Haven Bridgeport Danbury South Norwalk New London Stamford New England Elven Phey

Minstrel Show at St Charles Draws 4100 Crowds

A St Charles B C church program at St Johns Hall Jane and Permbroke streets drew about four thousand people. The Childrens of Mary staged a lively minstrel show directed by Frank Braithwaite with Loretta Payden Musical Director and TJ Charlotte Weber Interlocutress. Performances included many soloists and chorus numbers, decorative costumes in lavender yellow and green, and a special April Showers sequence with parasols.

St. John's Hall Jane and Permbroke Frank Braithwaite Catherine O'Conner Oteric Morganreth Mery Norton Derothy Frances Lye Meila' Celio Wnich Eng James Lee Mary Keenan Rey Pettit Lawrence Shea Agnes Dalley David Murphy May Brannitk Reudy Capensis Helen Carroll Mary Glancy Helen Cleary Anna Cosgrove Theresa McGuire Josephine May Lila Murray Mary Ale‘Atee Loretta McGuiness Mary McPadden Ella Macd- Queeney Marie Norton Mary O'Brien Lulu O'Conner Mi Fiasco Vera Supho Bkebe Bherry Sadie Smega Irene Stanley Irene Sullivan Mish Marty Sullivan

Riding Academy Big Review Saturday Night in Bridgeport

A community entertainment event at Brooklawn Avenue features Brooklawn Rich Academy pupils and instructors. The program includes costume riding displays with multiple themed outfits, trick riding by Anna Loujas Hulshinsen and Hazel Fray, a Monday drill with many participants, a figure with act, a brittle prizing entry, a polishing contest, and novelty feats like a dancing rig and a potato race with timed arrivals.

Bridgeport Equestriay Brooklawn Rich Academy Theronstructors Wadeny Brooklawn Avenue Sue Wester Ely Rosie Great Plains Yesteryear Sadie Hutle Ells Sophie Stokes Misa Turth Wni RR Doughty Mra. Bellwood Therex

Corset Exhibit Shows Shift To Smart Comfort

A historical corset display contrasts extreme waist cinching with modern comfort. The exhibit features a 18 inch waist corset from early modern times, highlighting a dramatic hourglass silhouette and the move toward natural, fashionable ease.

Svith Weil

Beside the Bonny Brice Bus screen show for guild work

The film Beside the Bonny Brice Bus will screen at Dewe's theater tomorrow afternoon and evening under the Young Women's Guild of the United church. Proceeds aid local charities including Charitable Organization Society New England Home for Little Wanderers Bridgeport Hospital and the Protective Association. Boxes sold include many local residents and couples among listed buyers.

Ian McLaren Bonny Brice Dewe The United Church Gwild Charitable Organization Society Bridgeport Hospital Protective Association Misa Ethel Sterling Samuel C. Shaw D. M. Jones Clarence Payne Walter B. Lashar A. W. Paige A. M. Englehard George H. Edwards Harry Walker

Change In Season Calls For Refined Eye Glasses Now

With spring and summer ahead the need for properly fitted glasses becomes clear as glare and longer days strain eyes. Expert opticians can prescribe and fit glasses to offset fatigue and vision defects, and a free examination awaits downtown shoppers.

FatDlished 1665 G W Fairchild and Sons ad in Bridgeport

An old style advertisement from G W Fairchild and Sons Inc at 601 Main St Bridgeport Conn references establishment dating to 1665 with the sign of the chimes and a FatDlished message, typical of a historic local business card.

G. W. Fairchild and Sons Inc Main St Arcade Bridgeport Conn

Several Affairs Planned in Honor of Miss Graves

Miss Graves bridal events include a Friday luncheon at Brooklawn Country Club with a guest list of names such as Miss Ruth Stevenson Miss Lorraine Armstrong Miss Betty Havens and Miss Maude Jennings. A Friday night dinner at Park Place hosts the bridal party with maid of honor and bridesmaids. Attendants include Miss Editha Beard Hut Miss Sue Nadie and others as future brides join in celebratory events.

Caroline Graves Mire George H. Graves North Avenue Gervien Club Brooklawn Miss Graves Doms Wheeler Philo Tyne J. Maude Jennings Arthur C. Jennings Miss Widgeter Miss Jennings Wize Betty Leeds Garris Windsor Katherine Miller Margaret Sifks Gondsall Park Price

To Wear Thin Waists or Sleeveless Dresses

An old advertisement describes using qa Gelatone paste to remove facial hair on the face neck and arms. A thick paste is spread on the hair surface for about two minutes then wiped off and the skin washed. It claims to remove the hair permanently with the original Delatone product.

Cotton Challs A splendid line in neat small patterns

Cotton Challs presents a splendid line in neat small patterns suitable for quilts or comfortables. 36 inch sample in sement fabric description appears.

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Miss Bislow Whetler Main St. Bridgeport Trevenent Tan Hhem Blumer Society For Research and Advancement OF Natureopathy Seelng ST. Charles Riding Academy Women’s Guild S Sullivan Bosaks CCA Rclee Bosak Bosak Manufacturing Co, Scearrons Community Chest Vital Sales Co Roy Teld Bhi Tas Iain Stent Hone Barnem Cann Meless Che Lovely Cretonnes Utica Lockwood
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