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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1919
Page
15
Mrs OG W Crispell of Clinton avenue hosts a bridge party this afternoon with four tables arranged. Many local residents are listed in accompanying society notes including visits, engagements, receptions, and club events at various Bridgeport and area homes and venues.
A large group from Bilton Machine Company’s engineering department and Mrs Carl Seblervolm’s home hosted a surprise party for Margaret Johnson of Park Avenue at her 20th birthday. Guests included numerous coworkers and friends from Bilton Machine, with many attendees listed by name in a festive gathering at 414 Wood Avenue.
Mayor Wilson endorses city event at the High School auditorium. Students and invited guests will witness short plays and a summary of the Players' club aims led by Miss Ann Metlure with scenes from Booth Tarkington stories. Funds will bolster the school stage and Little Theatre efforts.
The Scouts 10 Campaign pledges full support to tuberculosis fundraising efforts with a nationwide sale of seals. The drive, backed by Mrs. Elmer T. Paves and the Visiting Nurse association, deploys red and green booths and coin boxes across stores to fund health education and nurse supervision for babies and sick individuals.
A garbled OCR item notes Madf in Bringport goods being classified by the Chamber of Commerce survey committee. It mentions a catalog planned to list items from local manufacturers for member access.Names and dates are unclear due to the poor text quality.
Baritone Ward performs in a charity concert program on December 11 at 8:30 p.m. in Stent tied’s basicsom. The event features a varied program with Italian and modern songs, praising Ward’s vocal technique and interpretive skill. Proceeds support the cooperating charity and church music efforts.
Miss Okeles hosts a color values demonstration for dyeing fabrics at home. Women test purple and orange results, learn neutralizing steps for black, and discuss dyeing recipes using the dehydrated pumpkin for pies and corn syrup products amid sugar shortages.
Bridgeport Section of the Council of Jewish Women extends hospitality for the first state conference of Councils and Sisterhoods with a total membership over a thousand women. Delegates from Stamford New Haven and Waterford areas attended a preliminary meeting at Stratfield. Plans include a spring conference with speakers and notable figures, plus a president’s luncheon in Baltimore on December 4 where Miss Neleon will attend.
Advertisement listing satin camisoles in white and pink with shirred tops, embroidery, and lace trims. Prices range from 1.50 to 5.00 dollars, with variations in satin, crepe de chine, and combinations featuring Dresden flowers, band tops, and ribbon shoulder straps.
Nightrobes in pale pink satin and Crepe de Chine offered singly or in sets. Trimmed with lace silk rosebuds satin ribbon ties and two tone ribbon bows. Includes knickers and petticoats of satin and Crepe de Chine. Second floor.
A silk handkerchief in violet blue pink and white forms a powder case with colored borders. Shirring centers the fabric to create a small cavity for a compact. It is worn in front of the corsage and noted as convenient by Lingerla Shay.
Tiny pockets that can be attached to any garment. Rose geranium violet and heliotrope scents offered at 1.50 dollars.
A description highlights Boudoir styles with full color combinations featuring lace frillings and ribbon trim. The piece cites Shep as a stylist or designer figure associated with the lingerie trend.
Permanent facial hair removal and wart mole treatment advertised with electric needle process in Bridgeport Connecticut. Claims private service for one year at Nat Bank Building, Bank Block. Eyebrows permanently shaped and facial hair destroyed. Absolute privacy promised.
Chambray dresses, ginghams, bloomers, and jerseys for ages 2 to 6 with pink blue and plaid options. Prices range from $0.85 to $14.00, featuring ribbons, lace, and embroidery details. Corset and lingerie trims offered on second floor.
In the Rug Department there are gifts to endure with Chinese Rugs and Mats from the distant land where the dawn comes up like thunder. They are woven with lustrous threads and ancient emblems rich to Eastern eyes and intriguing to ours. Chinese gold, blue and black patterns in plain gray, green or tan, mixed designs, velvet and Wilton carpets. Round square or star shapes. Fourth floor.
A consignment showcases refined Nippon china with varied sets and individual pieces praised for color and design. The display highlights tasteful selection in a basement venue, presenting accessible pieces for discerning shoppers.
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