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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1925
Page
13
The Board of Recreation hosted about 690 to 700 city playground children for a day at Pleasure Beach. They traveled from Play centers by bus and car, enjoyed lunch, received half-rate amusement tickets, then played games in the parking area. Lifeguards supervised free bathing as the youngsters toured the park.
Hemlocks children under the Visiting Nurse association prepare a health play and pageant for the Board and staff on August 27 1925 at 3 30 p m. Cast includes William Gamwell Philip Shapiro Helen Snow Doris Cole Anna Kopac Emily Lengyel Margaret Peddip Marion McMahan with health songs games and folk dancing by camp children.
Miss Frances and Miss Louise Muratore hosted a surprise linen shower for Mildred Muratore, who will wed Stephen Dondero. The room glowed with garden flowers and featured vocal selections by Miss Adele Buchinio as a long list of relatives and friends attended.
Members of the Augustine Boy Scouts Mothers club on the committee led by Mrs. Michael Bain, in charge of the card party and cake booth for St Augustine's church lawn fete, are asked to meet tonight at 7:30 at Mrs. Euclid Forests, 74 Worth Street.
Ottawa reports discuss bolstering the Canada United States anti smuggling pact. A three mile border clearance is proposed to ease monitoring for contraband and unauthorized crossings. A Canadian delegation met with Washington to review treaty operations and curb clandestine passage of liquor immigrants and goods.
A pleasant surprise birthday party was given at Mrs Charles Hanford’s home on Van Renasalaer avenue Stratford. Guests enjoyed games music and dancing and a luncheon was served. Mrs Hanford received many gifts.
The dated correspondence traces memories of musicians and friends in Berlin and Bridgeport, with reflections on recordings and piano technology. It mentions Harold, Edith, and Natale, social events at the Ritz, travels by boat, and plans for future visits to Hastings and Atlantic City, ending with travel and homebound yearnings.
A historical advertisement promotes Howard's Buttermilk Cream as a skin whitening and anti wrinkle product. It claims old time grandmother recipes combined with modern concentrating methods, available in drug stores with a money back guarantee after first use. The copy eschews technical detail and emphasizes simplicity and rapid visible improvement.
State officials announce the motion picture tax law will be enforced. Operators must register films and pay the tax from August 24, with non taxable films exempt. John J. Splain, special tax agent, will provide details at the Palace Theatre building New Haven.
Mr Andrew reports an expedition in southeastern outer Mongolia near Kalgan. He claims primitive inhabitants preserved dinosaur eggs by boring shells and crafting ornaments, suggesting traces of early man. The group has traveled 4000 miles since entering Mongolia last spring toward the Altai region in far western Mongolia.
George Walder of Bridgeport filed suit against Gers Goda of East Norwalk seeking foreclosure of a 6600 mortgage on the Finch place in East Norwalk. He alleges a 7200 mortgage was taken when Goda bought the property in July 1924 and only 600 has been paid. Papers were served today by Deputy Sheriff Edward B. Doulens.
In Cos Cob Greenwich Mrs Fannie Taylor seeks to oust Mrs John J Fry from her residence. Taylor says her husband Michael Taylor received letters signed K K threatening harm if eviction proceeds. Mrs Fry reports she has frightened constables away with a revolver citing a title flaw.
Norwalk scheduled August 31 for children who attend the city playgrounds to enjoy free concessions and box lunches at Roton Point park. Local merchants donate supplies while H. H. Tanger supervises and George Dietenbach assists in organizing the event.
A modern practical maid favors a partner who will rise early and strive, over one who vows to lay down his life for her. The remark highlights values of diligence and action over heroism.
Bridgeport notices report Miss Constance G. Stokes engagement to Jonas J. Meyer of 60 Staples Street and list recent ceremonies and plans for local families. Included are weddings of Miss Virginia Peterson to Edward Caminoski, and other society events, travels, and visits among Burt, Richardson, Keating, and Birks families with several Cal and Norwalk connections.
The Bridgeport Police monster Mardi Gras at Pleasure Beach will feature a Harvey Hubbell band concert in the afternoon and evening. A special program is planned with soprano Miss Mary E Havesan performing several solos. Miss Havesan, a noted local singer, will depart for Hungary in September to continue her musical studies.
A vintage advertisement highlights a bobbed hairstyle looking fabulous with a hint of Golden Glint Shampoo. The teaser emphasizes shine and manageability for short hair.
The feature showcases the art of old America and Good Housekeeping expert touch in a model apartment at 26 Rowsley Street Garden Apartments. Open weekdays 3 to 8 pm evenings except Saturday for information call Noble 78.
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