Chinese Flappers Develop With Higher Education Era
New York report on Yangtze era social changes notes no Chinese flappers yet but hints of emerging fashion and behavior. Miss Zing Ling Tai, a Chinese social missionary, comments on Western attire, modesty, and cultural contrast observed among Chinese women in Canton, Shanghai, and Hong Kong.
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New York
Yangsze
Cantog
Shanghai
Hong Kong
Zing Ling Tai
United States
East Side
America
Paris Shawl Fashion Triggers Shawl Runway Craze
An American woman in Paris faced a wardrobe crisis when shoulder strap failure left her with no corsage, prompting an escape to a private dining room. A cashmere shawl rescued the evening, inspiring a citywide rush to buy shawls with Rue de la Paix shops reporting a dramatic run the next day.
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Paris
Philadelphia
Chateau de Madrid
S. O
Rue de la Paix
Pleasant trolley ride enjoyed by Women's Review
The Women's Benefit Association members and guests rode the trolley to Savin Rock last night at 7 o clock. A forthcoming ice cream social is planned for Friday at the Nordstrom residence, Wakelee Avenue, with a fine program expected. Several locals announce vacations and moves, with notices of travel to Maine, Woodmont, Ford Point, and New York, plus other brief updates.
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Womens View
Women'senefit Association
Savin Rock
Bridge Street
Nordstrom
Wakelee Avenue
Daniel McCarthy
Maple Street
Old Orchard
Maine
John Wrigit
Coe Brass
Woodmont
Horace Fosditk
Ford Point
Warren
Pennsylvania
Arthur Williamson
Clover Street
Double Beach
HI. Tyler
Crowley Street
Tesh
Detroit
Michigan
Edward Want
Cedar Beas
BE. B. Clark
Pond Fomt
Joseph Sayietes
Baltimore
Fashion's Forecast F by Annabel Worthington
Fashion note on slimming panel dresses with two hanging collar panels. DIY dress ideas cost estimates from printed Swiss to crepe de Chine, pattern No. 1472 fits several bust sizes, mail pattern for 17 cents, Bridgeport Telegram pattern department.
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Bridgeport Telegram
Baraum 6100
Personal notices of local residents and trips
Miss Florence Molroyd of Nicholls leaves Thursday for a two week vacation at Camp Morank in Litchfield. Edward Hines of the Hotel Stratfield left for a two week fishing trip to Mr. Tom, Massachusetts. Mr. and Mrs. G. Sherman Windsor of Stamford visit Lordship with Miss Betty Lavdy and Norman Leeds Jr. Fresia Wiemer of 16 Chapel Street visits friends in Lafyrence and Methuen Massachusetts. Mr. and Mrs. Vincent J. Young at 40 Harral Avenue host Mor and Mrs Clarence E. Young, Mrs. George W. Young and Gordon Young of Camden New York. Mrs. G. Reeves and son George of 1358 Pembroke Street recently visited Mrs. Reeves daughter Mrs. James Costello of Garrison New York. Mrs. Paul Schwartz of 25 Whittier road visits Crevel with daughter Beatrice who will join for a Canada trip. The Rector's Evening Guild of St. George's church holds a brief meeting and social in the school room Monday night. Bank offerings will be handed in at what time. Pen will be served at the Peduot Yuet club tomorrow afternoon from 4 to garlock. Hostesses are Mrs. A. P. Schuel, Mrs. The Wells Curtis, Mr. Ralph Berry, and Mrs. George Mepdos.
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Florence Molroyd
Nicholls
Lef
Camp Morank
Litchfield
Ward Hines
Hotel Stratfield
Mr. Tom
Massachusetts
G. Sherman Windsor
Stamford
Lordship
Betty Lavdy
Norman ‘Leeds, Jr
Fresla Wiemer
Chapel Street
Lafyrence
Methuen
Mass
Paul Schwartz
Whittier
Crevel
Beatrice
Canada
St. George's Church
Itrom
Garlock
Jare
A. P. Schuiel
Te Wells Curtis
Ralph Berry
George Mepdos
Births and Marriages From Local Registry Notes
Birth announcements list William and Alice Besta with several misread lines noting addresses and children. August Henry and Sarah Scott show a 2 son family at Plewood Avenue and Julius Tod Francs attral Avenue with a 2 son. August John and Marie Orconnell live at 1462 Park Avenue with 4 daughters. Walter and Gertrude iecker on Haddon Street have a daughter born August 7. Marriages include Maynard Brvmelle and Melva Brown Treleaven, both in their early twenties, with Fairfield Avenue addresses. Linen notes describe fall fur coat styles and fabrics for August sales.
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William and
Alice Besta
Alsize Street
Henry and
Sarah Scott
Plewood Avenue
Julius Tod
Istral Avenue
Merman
Kraul
Boston Avenue
John and
Marie Orconnell
Park Avenue
Walter and
Gertrude @iecker
Haddon Street
Maynard
Brvmelle
Willow Street
Melva Brown Treleaven
William Street
John Workowsky
Fairfield Avenue
Catherne Pate
Skye
Protective Home Rejuvenated by Paper and Paint
Bridgeport Protective Association on Myrtle Avenue updates its home with fresh paint and wallpaper. The third floor buzzes with ladders and brushes as the warm, inviting interior aims to comfort guests, aided by matron Kathryn Hewitt and a spirit of care for children, elderly, and the vulnerable.
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Bridgeport Protective Association
Myrtle Avenue
Misa Kathryn Q Hewitt
Dinty Moores Plan First Summer Dance at Walnut Beach
The Dinty Moore club announces its Gas Grove Gasino at Walnut Beach on August 18 to aid the Starving Sand Sharks. Committees are formed and elaborate plans underway for the season opener with entertainment and dancing.
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Dinty Moore Club
Gas Grove
Walnut Beach
Extension of Furniture Sale Continues This Month
Delays in buying push retailers to extend the furniture sale. Prices and reductions from the August sale remain through the month, with many living room sets still available at lower prices than the past few years. The move aims to help patrons complete summer purchases.
Fall and Fashion House Goods Sale Highlights
A newspaper ad lists a New Fall Pump in black glaze with wing tip Cuban heel and medium toe, two straps, priced low. Also shown are Milanese silk with double tipped fingers Paris point backs, several stockings including full fashioned cotton at 75 to 85 cents, an embroidered mosquito swatter, boxed stationery, Velvette fabrics, assorted chocolates at 39 cents, and other items.
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Paris
Dress store adds small women's dresses line
Priced from 24.50 dollars upward the shop expands its dress section with a range of small women’s dresses. These are designed without juvenile styling common in smaller sizes, offering a more mature look for petite customers.
Miss Noreen McMahon Entertains in Fairfield
Fairfield August 11 Miss Noreen McMahon hosted a party at Marion Kenry's Post Road home last night. Guests included Norene McMahon and numerous friends. games and songs followed by refreshments in a lively social gathering.
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Fairfield
Eng McMahon
Marion Kenry
Post Road
Norene McMahon
Lottie Olderoyd
Ingierid Jolson
Dorothy Mitchell
Helen, Guchannan
Catherine Granville
Helen Granville
Mary Gran
Marian Weary
Margeret Carthquerlie Smith
Emily Faith
Gallagher
Hattie Woork
David Mussell
William Keabbis
Oscar Clauder
Jered Walker
Romey Zaiinsky
Jack Cladcy
Joseph Planageh
Ned Russell
Local Lithuanians to Hold City Meeting Tonight
A mass meeting of Lithuanians in the city is set for tonight at 3 o’clock in St. George's Lithuanian Church on Psavgeeny. A large celebration is planned with solos by St. George choir and a lineup of speakers including Lynn W. Wilson and Joseph Miller of George Shapira in English, plus Attorney Joseph Miller of Worcester in Lithuanian. Committees have been formed to ensure a successful event.
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St. George's Lithuaniag
Psavgeeny
Vee Ganide
St. Geors Thureh
Lynn W.W. Wilson
Joseph Miller
George Shapira
Worcester
Harvest Dance Planned for Popular Girl Williams
The Fourth District Republican Woman's Club planned a harvest dance in honor of Miss Missy Christine Williams. The event, initially set for Meld day, was postponed to a later date. The district debated whether to award the diamond ring and to honor her public service with the celebration.
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Missy Christine Williams
New Baby Books at the Children’s Library Book Shop
A list of new children's books and primers available at the Book Shop on Main Street. Walter Crane illustrated Baby's Gwa Aesop in rhyme with portable murals. The Golden Goose Book features color and black and white art by Leslie Brooke. Other titles include The Marigold Garden by Kate Greenaway, The Candy Shop Cotton-Tails by Laura Rountree Smith, A Child's Garden of Verses illustrated edition, No-Body's Boy translated from French, and exsy primers for beginner readers. Prices shown include 1.50, 3.00, and 2.50 ranges.
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Walter Crane
Leslie Brooke
Kate Greenaway
Laura Rountee Smith
Free S Frects
Robert Louis Stevenson
Fiedor
Main
Heor
Long straight-lined suits with dark coats on display
The collection emphasizes a long straight silhouette with coats hanging straight and roomily cut in black and navy blue. Displayed on the second floor, the layout highlights sleek minimalism and tailored lines.
Sixty Pairs for Saturday Sale at D4
Advertises a Saturday sale offering sixty pairs of footwear for 1.95. Choices include tan pumps tan and black oxfords or patent leather pumps. Ends with location reference D4 and price.
Frankel's Millinery Ad Promotes New Bridgeport Store
An old ad notes Frankel's popular priced millinery now at 1227 Main St Stracfield Building. It highlights a line of ladies and children's trimmed hats with up-to-date styles and invites shoppers to call before buying elsewhere.
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Main St
Stracfield Tiote
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J. Young
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George W. Young
Gordon ©. Young
Camden New York
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Dinty Moores
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Keith
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