Christmas fêtes and society gatherings fill Bridgeport
Large year end events unfold across Bridgeport with charity concerts and tea sales. Notable figures include Miss Julia Wheeler and Miss Lena Redland hosting seasonal entertainments. Catherine Bishop returns from camp in Nathan Woods. engagement announced for Miss Redland with Russell Knox. Mrs. Orville Rector attends Kings Daughters meeting. Ladies Art Society holds 2:20 social hour with hostesses. Charity drives, nursery fundraisers, and church guilds organize fairs, luncheons, and bridge parties at Brook Lawn and Stratfield venues, benefiting local causes and orphans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Bishop
Mill Hill Avenue
Nathan, Woods
S. H
Bishop
Lena Redland
Fortland
Russeel Knox
Lishop
High School Dance Program Showcases Local Artists
The High School albumi and players' club under Sara Sherman present a varied afternoon in the High School auditorium tomorrow. Dancers led by Miss Benila Slocum perform interludes including The Hunger Allegory and The Conqueror, with Miss Cora Anderson among special guests. The event ends with a reception that raises funds for Belgian children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albumi
Sara Sherman
Pryor
Benila
Aliss Irene Comer
Valentine Free
Grace Dudiey
Florence Bon
Pirit
Mr Chase
Dava Dinning Clark
Dorothy Lyon
Aliss Gladys Orstieman
Hrathcian
Cora Anderson
Travelers Aid Society Aids a Girl on Train
A Travelers Aid worker on a Hartford to Bridgeport trip intervened when a man offered to accompany a sixteen year old girl. The worker instructed her to stay put, contacted Bridgeport station staff and the New York office, and the girl was met and escorted to her home in Brooklyn. The family sent heartfelt thanks as the society continues its wartime travel assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Travelers’ Aid Society
Bridgeport
Hartford
Travelers’ Aid
New York
Brooklyn
Bridgeport Society
Crosby quits as U S Attorney in Washington visit
United States attorney John Crosby resigned during a Washington visit citing private business urgency. Congress man Lonergan recommended successor Judge Edward I Smith of Hartford County’s Court of Common Pleas, pending Senate confirmation. Crosby’s duties had been heavy after a sweeping radical roundup weeks earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Crosby
Washington
Department of Justice
Lonergan Liter
Wilson
Edward I. Smith
Court of Common Pleas
Hartford
Senate
Crosby
Children Aid Dance Benefits Hebrew Children's Aid Society
Under chair Aliss Lilian Jtosenberg and Miss Anna Libondits a strong dance drew a large attendance to aid the Hebrew Children’s Aid Society. Music pleased guests as committee members including Mis Lederer Miss Jidna Brooks AG Bessie Adelman Miss Helen Miss Judith Badding Miss Chase Prankel Miss Liam Stotmick Miss Augusta WKoblen4 Miss Celia Sucks Mrs M March Miss Bessie [Beieh Miss Anna Feinstein Clara Meister and Mrs Alina assisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aliss Lilian Jtosenberg
Anna Libondits
Gille
Rosenberg
Libawity
Mis Sa Lederer
Jidna Brooks
AG Bessie Adelman
Helen
Judith Badding
Chase Prankel
Liam Stotmick
Augusta Wkoblen4
Celia Sucks
M. March
Bessie [Beieh
Anna Feinstein
Clara Meister
Alina
Velvet gown with military braid girdle and net trim
A velvet gown features a wide military braid girdle with a long sash. It is trimmed by black net with interwoven gold threads on the sides, emphasizing a straight panel effect and youthful look.
A Silken Gown for Christmas is the Most Luxurious Gift
A glossy silk gown emerged as this season’s ultimate Christmas gift, praised for its craftsmanship and timeless elegance. The article notes lavish fabrics, careful tailoring, and the appeal of a wearable heirloom during the holiday season.
Decorative Linens and Fabrics in Wide Range of Weaves
Decorative textiles featured include Georgette Crepes embroidered in silver and colors, Crepe de Chine, colored Messalines, Changeable Satins, Baronette Satin, Kumsi Kumsa fabrics in orchid and coral. A variety of 40 to 36 inch widths, many shades, priced from $2.25 to $3.75 a yard and tea sets priced $16.28 to $19.16 per four-piece set.
Silver Plated Tableware and Madeira Linens Sale
A catalog of silver plated ware including trivet sets trays nut bowls and salad bowls with prices from 2.36 to 8.56 plus Madeira centerpieces and doilies in bread tray sizes. Linen damask tray cloths and damask luncheon napkins offer hemstitched quality from 1.00 to 10.00 a dozen. Jewelry items feature bar pins and rhinestone pieces priced 1.00 to 10.00, all displayed on main floor basement locations.
Picture Frames of Strathmore Silverex ad note
Picture Frames of Strathmore Silverex advertise as substitutes for sterling silver promising non tarnish until 1980. Includes many sizes with prices from Georgia Jewelry Section.
Norwalk Treasurer Resigns After Accounts Shortage
The Norwalk common council unanimously accepted the resignation of City Treasurer Wilfred Bedwell after bank officers flagged a shortage in his cashier accounts at City National Bank. Officials say a $60,000 tax office check was credited as $40,000, with $10,000 transferred to the city’s credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solute Norwalay
Common Council
Wilfred Bedwell
City National Bank
Ciy
Wool Chalk Fabric Returns in Quaint Old Fashioned Style
The notice describes a light weight wool material named Chalk Again, available in small figures and with light effects such as tiny flowers. It notes colors including mixed tans browns blues and greens and highlights a charming current selection at a shop or stall run by Taira There.
Gloves From France in suede and washable options
Advertises French suede gloves in full pique with bolt thumb and pearl buttons in beaver gray for 4.50. Valliere washable suede gloves in champagne and white priced at 4.25, noted for practicality, easy washing, and a perfect fit.
Phoenix Hosiery Luxury Gift Stockings for Women
Phoenix Hosiery markets a luxurious gift assortment featuring two pairs in a decorated box. Promotions highlight pure dye materials, high quality finish, and superior service. Available options include black and white silk pairs priced at $4.55 and black only silk pairs at $3.35 and $2.75 in various colors.
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Willard Ward
West End
Brooklin Country Club
Dee
Chiid Wheeler
Julia
Woris Wheeler
Orville
Tramistan Avenue
Kings Daught
Fredor
Vadies Art Society
The
Evangelical German Reform Church
Chapel Street
Phe
Josep Sausler
Charles Merz
Adolph Haller
Martin Welhing
EF. J. Brennan
Keeler Avennue
U. C. T. Iub
St. Mary's Guild of
Trinity Episcopal Church
Broad Street
Trom
Willip
Ennich
Charles IE. Armstrong
Trooklawn Avenue
Rector’s Guild
St. Gorge's Episcopal Church
Russell Cate
Lawrence Treadwell
Poughkeepsie
Norman Street
Edwin Inglis
Grasmere Avenue
Frederick Grannis
Women's Liberty Chorus
Casper Farreil
Hallock Street
Marfolk
Ues
Stratfield
Associated Charities
Ward
Finestreet
Brooklawn Country Club
Algonquin
Ehib
Vranves
bBos
Salem
Natalie Middlebrook
Ellswort Street
Universalist Church
Harold Banks
Noble Avenue
Colorado
Briengs
M.is
K. G. Hayman
Ciegory Street
Dalton
Mass
Estelle Newman
Park Avenue
Buffalo
Ebmer Ericson
Conrad Ulrich
Yranistan Avenue
Europe
Evelyn Staples
Nashua
N. H
Katherine Ples
Stratford Road
the Round Table
Frances Meeker
John Street
Meeker
Harry H. Deloss
Marjorie DeLoss
Hout Springs
Baltimore
Mud
Glins Howe Sehool
William Chew
McManus
Dr. Samuel
Howard Grane
Avenue
Crane Lewer
Natale Tait
Rebel Wheeler
My. Snds
Hubert E. Wheel
Stere Place
Areillness
Pembroke Street
Lasecl Seminary
Emfort
Prisiminsten
Christ
Kyard
Douglas
Troy, NY
Princeton College
Helen Seeley
Coleman Street
New Haven
Schubert Theater
Srs
RB. L. Nelthercut
Brooklawn Avenue
New York City
Misa Catherine Wakely
North Main Street
Norwalk
Oliva Dalton
Jane Street
Springfield
Frederick. Card
Jidna Avenue
Prudence Card
Dorothy Peck
Margaret ‘Lravis
Louise ‘Travia
Marjoriy Sydshaw
Jean Witsroy
Dearis Ad
Pred Wo Pracy
Pairfield Avenue
Katherine Dalley
Catherine Street
Stamford
William St. Jack
Hannah Jack
Alton ‘Nankervis
James Naniervis
Tm Street
Ansonia
Partick
Franklin Dudd
Nova Scotia
Alre
Chain
Target
East Main Street
INH
Miss Comer
Miss Chase
Belgium
Missini Kinyberis
Bilas Breeskin
Arthur Rausbedskin
Somersers
Ywesterday
Ulite
Strattvield
Atliss Agua Iitain
Lionel Storey
Hissoedntate
Posea Arvin
Wileta
Preneh Mnothers
Lahnard
Preelals
Graceul Brown
Rimaky Shorsukov
Dawn
Curran
Gonz
Verdi
Parkins
Tn Flandera
A. Terreador
Tove
Chanchois
Yorth
Rudeton Gruen
Bath
Janes
Irene Comer
Tts
U.S. Attorney
Congressman Lonergan
Judge Smith
Children’s Aid
Hebrew Society
Erican Red Cross
Rae
Che
Georgette Crepes
Baronette
Sheffield
Fea
China
Strathmore
Ga. Ai Jewelry
South Norwalk
Taira
Wdenee
France
Phoenix Hosiery
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