Valentino to Appear in Bridgeport April 26
Rodolph Valentino and his wife Winifred Hudanart will perform at the State Armory in Bridgeport on the night of April 26. The event features a dancing act and a talk, with public dancing before and after. Valentino plans to bring his Argentine orchestra and perform Whirlwind dancing with his wife as part of a New England tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodolph Valentino
Bridgeport
Winifred Hudanart
State Armory
Mra. Valentino
Bamens
Armory
Mr. Valentino
Valentino
Fie
New York
Winifred Hudout
Shower honors Miss Mollie Gemerina ahead of wedding
Miss Mollie Gemerina of Lewie Street will wed Patrick Gamble next Wednesday at 9 in Patrick's church. A miscellaneous shower at Mrs. William R. Kunsch home featured orchid and yellow decor, a bowl of yellow roses with a small electric light centerpiece, and piano, games, and dancing. Guests included Misses Whalen Mead Reilly Juliano Church Dorothea Brown Heilmen and others alongside Mrs. O'Donnell Kunsch and Mr. Reilly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollie Gemerina
Patrick Gamble
Lewie Street
Patrick's
William R. Kunsch
Helen B Reilly
Frank O'Donnell
Maristta ‘Whalen
Jean C. Mead
Bessie Reilly
Rosemary Gamerina
Marguerite Juliano
Rosalie Church
Jane Mead
Marths, Whalen
Mae Emerson
Hdna Clark
Dorothea Brown
Veronica Heilmen
Theresa Heilmen
Joseph Santana
Richard C. Kunsch
John F. Dowling
William J. Reilly
William Jr. Kunsch
B. Mead
W- J. Reilly
David Lane
Musical Comedy Blue Eyes Repeats At Center
The popular musical comedy Blue Eyes played again at the Barnum Service Center after a successful Easter Monday show at the Industrial Service Center of the YWCA. The cast features Dorothy Simmons Helen Filipas Margaret Ci arro Mamie Jackson Eiliian Kelso Marion Pickard Anna Shomely Mary Benas May Travis Lauretta Dufrene Fred Trumbile William Madigan William Howell Willaire Dufrene Jack Stencil Hal Schuler J Patchen Nelson Simmons Paul OBrien and a children's chorus including Faith Kaplan Katherine Dillon Muriel Conway Katherine Imch Jessie Taft Verna Rogers Frances Florence Dufrene Mary Ayre Vivien Brown Denioce Sadeia Espera Taft Leila Rogers.
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Barnum Service Center
Dorothy Simmons
Helen Filias
Margaret Ciaurro
Mamie Jackson
Eiliian Kelso
Marion Pickard
Anna Shomel
Musical Club Benefit Bridge Set For April 25
The Wednesday Afternoon Musical club will host a benefit bridge party in the Pall Room at the Stratfield hotel next Wednesday at 2 30 pm to raise funds for the musical memory contest now under way in the city’s eight grade schools. Mrs John Fay of Sterling Place is in charge of reservations. Prizes are donated by the club for each table.
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Pall
Stratfield Hotel
John Fay
Sterling Place
Household Suggestions on Iron Care and Salmon Use
The text offers household tips about rough irons and canned salmon. It advises removing canned salmon from the can only when ready to use and notes flavor develops quickly. It also covers using cooked fruit for tarts and boiling canned fruits with sugar before pastry. A polishing mirror tip is briefly mentioned.
LOCAL PERSONAL NOTES BRIMMING WITH FAMILY EVENTS
Fairfield social scene features Dr and Mrs Donaldson hosts. Dr A M Gokey returns from Northfield after mother’s death. Hutchinson leaves for Haggenback and Wallace circus Kansas. Party honors Miss G Sweet at Stratford Ave home. Elmer E Hayes shifts jobs to New Departure Bristol. Catholic Daughters invite to St Thomas school opening. West End Church bazaar slated 2:30 pm. Shower honors Miss Louise Machalowaki. Miss Bim G Rule marries Mr Walter K Mathison. honeymoon planned. Miss Trenchard and Robert Dunne wed. Washington trip. Mrs Wilbur Winn hosts shower for niece Miss Vers Nicholsen. George A Johnson to marry. Captain and Mrs Joseph Green celebrate 50th anniversary with Sons and Daughters of Liberty. Mrs George Farley guests in Wetterly. Bazaar planned by Italian Women’s Council. Grand chapter To hold special meeting. patron’s night. Granville L Stewart recital honors Phyllis Wheatley branch. Florence May Williams and John Harold Murray announce engagement to Brian Murray. Surprise party for North Main Street bride-to-be. Dancing and refreshments featured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Winn
Fairfield Avenue
Vers Nicholesa
George A. Johnson
Joseph Green
Newfeld Avenue
Etsy Rees Council
Sons and Daughters of Liberty
Fashion's Forecast Annabed Worthington Pattern No 1585
The Bridgeport Telegram advertises a full figured house dress pattern for mature women in bust sizes 36 to 50 inches. The illustrated pattern requires four yards of 86 inch material plus one yard contrasting and three yards binding, with long or short sleeves. Pattern mailed for 15 cents in stamps or coin. if not received within five days, call Barnum 100.
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Bridgeport Telegram
Barnum
Y W G A Worker Urges Women Aid in World Affairs
Miss Kenrietta Roelols of New York City, a National secretary in education and research, spoke to a Central branch YWCA tea on pressing global issues. She urged women to connect towns and nations through women’s groups and to engage men in addressing economic, racial, and party relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenrietta Roelols
New York City
Edication and Research
Mrs Lashar to host annual tea at Earth-Stone Hall
The Bridgeport Ladies' Charitable Society schedules a tea on May 8 from 4 to 6 PM at Earth-Stone Hall Fairfield hosted by Mrs Water EB Lashar. Club members organize the event with Mrs J Woodhull and Mrs WV Tomlinson as ushers and Mrs C Nathaniel Worthen in the living room. Tea table presiders include Mrs Paul Riker and Mrs Percy Anderson from 4 to 5 PM and Mrs Henry Bishop and Mrs DeVer Warner from 5 to 6 PM.
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Bridgeport Ladies’ Charitable Society
Water Eb, Lashar
Fairfield
J. Woodhull
WV. Tomlinson
C.nathaniel Worthen
Paul Riker
Percy Anderson
Henry Bishop
DeVer
Warner
Miss Pansy Archer Shower Attended by Friends
Miss Pansy G Archer, bride to be of Russell T Nugant, was honored at a recent shower hosted by Mrs Clarence Murphy and Mrs Lila Welco. Gifts were opened as Ernest Keene performed a solo during games, with refreshments served to a list of attendees including Marie Lebarr, H Kingabury, T Lewis, Otis Greene, F Greene, Edward Moran Jr, Laura Sutter, Katherine Sullivan, Ella Kirby, Gladys Barrett, Joseph Courtney, Brewster, Natalie Scott, Anthony Hanson, Catherine Gates, Joseph Kernstetter, Ernest Gleene, Elizabeth Bannister, Margaret Mullane, Ann Mullane, Mamie Rivers, Marion Murphy, Lillian Brewster, Kenneth Hanson, Clarence Geary, Clarence Murphy, and Richard Kerstatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Murphy
Lila Welco
Pansy G. Archer
Russell T. Nugant
Miss Archer
Ernest Keene
Misa Marie} Lebarr
H. Kingabury
T. Lewis
Otis Greene
F. Greene
Hdward Mroan Jr
Edward Moran
Laura Sutter
Katherine Sullivan
Ella Kirby
Gladys Barrett
Mra
Joseph Courtney
Mra. Brewster
Natalie Scott
Anthony Hanson
Matherine Gates
Joseph Kernstetter
Ernest Gleene
Elizabeth Bannister
Margaret Mullane
Ann Mullane
Mamie Rivers
Marion Murphy
Lillian Brewster
Kenneth Hanson
Clarence Geary
Richard Kerstatter
Memorial Day Plans by 1923 Committees
The Memorial Day committee of the Common Council outlined tentative observance plans for 1923. Attending were Dr. C H Sprague commander of Harry W. Congdon post American Legion William Lounsbury head of United Patriotic Society and Sunday Memorial Services and other organization reps. Aiming to finalize arrangements, a Sunday 3 PM meeting at Congdon Legion post quarters will consult with War Veterans groups on preparations and discuss financial distribution for the program.
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Tha’ Common Council
C H. Sprague
Harry W. Congdon Post
American Legion
William Lounsbury
United Fa Ifote Society
Congdon Legion
United Patriotic Society
Church Society Hosts Miscellaneous Shower for Miss Awailes
The Girls' Friendly Society of St. Pauls Episcopal church held a parish house shower for Miss Jassie A Awailes, who received numerous gifts. Attendees included Miss Margaret Swailes, Miss Dorothy Wedge, Miss Vivian Haun, Miss Thelma Detbler, Miss Glars, Miss Marion Mills, Miss Florence Marriott, Miss Maude Lune, Miss Beatrica Fox, Miss Beers, and Mrs. Walter Nichols.
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Girls’ Friendly Society of
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Jassie A. Awailes
Margaret Swailes
Dorothy Wedge
Vivian Haun
Misa Thelma Detbler
Glars
Marion Mills
Florence Marriott
Maude Lune
Ats Lal At
Martley
Misa Beatrica Fox
Miexy Berta Cullerton
Gladys Beers
Walter Nichols
Toddler hempers from a simple cut pattern
A mother recalls making hempers for her toddler with minimal effort. She cut a small pattern, fitted it, and used unbiached mustin with bright Japanese crepe for trimming. Subtle stitching around sleeves and neck gave the garment a clear, neat finish.
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Mustin
Chen
Buddy
Bedroom Sets Offer Value in Walnut and Other Woods
A Fourth floor showroom highlights bedroom sets in American Walnut two tone, Early English four piece, Bird's Eye Maple, Ivory and French Gray enamels. Includes large bureau bed chiffonette dressing table and mirrors with prices from 40 to 300 dollars. Sets available as complete or in parts.
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Bird’s Eye
Ribbed Union Suits for Women Styles and Sizes
French band finish reinforced under arms six shapes include low neck sleeveless with cuff or wide knee envelope style bodice and regular sizes priced at 1.00 with extra sizes 1.25 on main floor.
Spool Silk Advertisement for Never Knot Silk
An advertisement promotes a special hand sewing spool silk named Never Knot. It guarantees no snarling unraveling or knotting and invites customers to ask for it. Price listed as 15 cents per spool with limited shop branding noted.
La Mode Dresses New Ginghams Spark Interest
A fashion note describes La Mode dresses with blue pink green and yellow checks and white organdic collars cuffs and pocket trim. The group arrived looking attractive, prompting quick mention and speculation about a legend fear amid the scene.
Milanese Silk Gloves in Sixteen Button Lengths
Glove options include Fownes silk gloves in Milanese silk with sixteen button length and embroidered arms in pearl ecru black, priced at 34.00 per pair. Milanese Silks offer sixteen button length gloves with arms tucked in pearl ecru color for 3.00 per pair. Additional white ecru bobotink and popular knee-high sheath styles in pearl gray ecru navy blue white priced from 50 per pair.
Bloomers for Women Fashioned for Freedom and Comfort
Ad highlights various bloomers and undergarments for women, noting Mrs Bloomer's influence and a range of fabrics and colors. Nainsook and cotton crepe options in flesh, blue, maize and more priced from $1.00 to $2.00. Roomy Bloomers promise freedom of movement across all sizes.
Hats With Style At Five Fifty Saturday Show
Hats with crepe de chine and Tagal straw feature light summery designs. Cloches and pokes showcase fine plaiting and simple trims like fruit clusters or large single flowers. Black lace rosettes with lily of the valley centers appear on soft straw hats.
Saturday Candy Assorted Chocolates Box Contents
A one pound box of Saturday Candy offers six varieties including vanilla cream cocoa peach creams fruit nougat peach nougat and ice cream drops for dessert enjoyment.
Fur storage and repair offer for summer months
Readable text offers fur storage for summer and remodeling or repair services at reasonable rates during the dull summer months.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Musical Club
Olaves
William Donaldson
A. M. Gokey
Northfield Vt
Hutchinson
Charles BH. Hutchinson
Barnum and Bailes’s Circus
Haggenback and Wallace
Kansas
G. Sweet
Iitk
Stratford Avenue
T. Schooner
E. McGuinness
Ruth Jones
J. Lambert
T. Murray
T. Anderson
Gallaher
Elmer E. Hayes
Remington Arms Company
New Departure Manufacturing Company
Bristol
Catholic Daughters of America
Cours
Bt. Thomas’ School
Missionary Department
West End Congregational Church
Louise Machalow
Aki
Trumbull
Bim G. Rule
Boston Avenue
K. Mathison
Trinity M. Heburgh
Est. Co
Mr. Bynen
Miss Trenchard
Daugheter
Elizabeth Clark
Robert Dunne
Marion Street
Mariine
Duiin
Washington
Ane
George F. Farley
Street
I. Eee
M. Ranane
Itaniaay ‘Women's Council
Thi Yo W. AL
Banco Street
Grent Chapitr
No. TO
Granville L. Stewart
Saints
Phyllis Wheatley
Aurliones
Florence May Wiilinina
Beechmont Avenue
John Harold Murray
Brian Murray
Annabed
Worthington
W. B. Lashar
Pansy Archer
Memorial Day Board
Church Society
DIY
la Mode
Vwwomen
Oxfords of
Miller’ & Sons
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