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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1922

Page

13

Annual Charity Ball to be Social Event of Xmas Season

The Associated Charities host the annual Day nurseries ball on Christmas Day with a festively decorated center hall. Under Mrs. Harvey Hubbell chairmanship the Main Street nursery work has expanded greatly, aided by Mrs. H J DeLos, Miss Caroline Leigh, and others, showcasing efforts to aid children in poverty.

Associated Charities Te Hela Keely Curve Thg Nave Harvey Hubbell Main Street Day Nursery Ish

Mrs Emma Johnson Receives Kitchen Shower

Mrs J A Goodsell of Riverview assisted by others held a kitchen shower yesterday at 221 Main Street Trafford in honor of Mr Johnson. Christmas decorations and refreshments accompanied the event as matrons from East Star attended, with gifts presented to Mrs Johnson.

J. A. Goodsell Riverview

Holiday Train Service On New Haven Railroad

New Haven railroad operates a special holiday train to meet expected passenger surge on Christmas Day and New Year’s. An extra train runs between New Haven and New York, with departures in the afternoon and evening, arriving at Grand Central later in the evening.

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Library Program Arranged by H.8 Story Tellers

High school story tellers under direction of Sara Slesman Pry will present Christmas stories at the Bridgeport Public Library and branches. Arlis Wooster leads the Children's department as rooms are decorated with mission items wreaths and a Christmas tree. Students from Prospect school will perform Birds Christmas Care at South branch on Tuesday December 26 with posters and tree donated by the Parent-Teacher union at Newfield Dorot Julia Berman Rast Brinkerhirt.

Sara Slesman Pryor Bridgeport Public Library Margaret 0Nor Mary Rene Arlis Thor Wooster Nory Univ Blue Don Mander Prospect School SON & Ey South Branch Miora Tor Therson School West & Christms Newfield Dorot Julia Berman Rast Rtfm Brinkerhelt

Geneva Glee Club Concert Here By Beaver Falls Group

The Geneva Glee club of Beaver Falls Pa will give a concert at the Peoples church recreation committee event Wednesday night December 27. The club of young men students travels widely in the United States for endowment fund campaign. Wart Beardsley directs the club and Dever Jimiivon is a director. A group called The Varsity Year includes five students.

The People's Church Geneva Glee Club Beaver Citt United State Geneva Tratessy Wart Beardsley Dever Jimiivon

Bunny pattern and health Q A from Dr Copeland

A reader asks about a bunny pattern C-202 requiring yardage and methods of sewing. Dr Copeland offers to answer medical hygiene and sanitation questions in a private letter, enclose stamped envelopes and mail responses.

Copeland Bg Coumn Questa Ali RS. Copeland

Citybound Trips Spark New England and New York Plans

A fragmented query hints at travel or migration toward New England states and New York City. Details are unclear, but mentions routes, destinations, and possible movement or visits. Further readable text needed for precise summary.

New England States New York City

Christmas Toy Catalog Items for Santa Orders

Excitement rises before Christmas as shoppers urge Santa to reserve gifts. Railroad Systems with full equipment and regular fire department toys headline a versatile selection. Gilbert wheels, Kiddie Kars, Velocipedes, wheel barrows, Flexible Flyers, doll house furniture, cooking sets, china tea sets for dolls, trunks, beds, pianos, chairs, rockers, blackboards, wicker carriages, tricycles, games, and painting sets fill the basement display.

Fire Department

Your Fur Coat Christmas Sale on Luxurious Coats

Luxurious fur coats offered at significant reductions for Christmas. Hudson Seal and Bay Seal styles feature dyed muskrat, coney, and marmot options with varied lengths and collar styles. Prices slashed from hundreds to a few hundred dollars, highlighting coats by Raccoon, Caracal, Marmot, and Muskrat varieties. Second floor display and selection emphasized.

Christmas Dinner and Tea Room Menu Ad Display

Christmas dinner offered Thursday in the Tea Room from 2 30 to 2 00 with Tomato Bisque and Roast Turkey plus mashed potatoes mashed turnips Cranberry Sauce Buttered Onions and Creamed Cauliflower Florida Salad Bran Muffins Mince Pie Pumpkin Pie Apple Pie and Steamed Date Pudding with hard sauce Tutti Frutti Cake. Also advertised are two tree stands priced at 1.00 and 1.25 for two styles including a water-holding pan and an adjustable design.

Florida

Read Co Establishes Free Parcel Post and Freight Deliveries

Read Company announces free transport for parcel post express and freight deliveries on all merchandise bought at Read's. The policy covers shipments and eliminates transportation charges for customers.

Read’s

Holiday Gift Show Seeks Early Shoppers at Transfer Desk

This week features a large selection of Christmas cards, toys, dolls, and novelties in a department store style gift room. Shoppers are invited to arrive early at 8:30 and stay all day, with coats left at the transfer desk and lunch in the tea room available.

The Useful Gift for Weekend Travelers and Suitcases

Durable traveling gifts priced from 11.00 to 42.50. A variety of suitcases and traveling bags in black cowhide and vachette leather, fitted with toilet articles and lining in lavender moire and blue tones. Sizes 16 to 22 inches, with cases and hat boxes advertised from the Basement Store.

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Giftable Colored Photographs and Gravures Sale

A wide selection of colored photographs and photogravures for gifts. Wallace Nutting landscapes gardens rivers and old doorways. Maxfield Parrish titles and other works. Floral prints include marigolds candy tuft and lilacs with blues purples and yellows. Also features famous paintings like Whistler's Mother and Henner's Magdalene.

Wallace Nutting

Gift Handkerchiefs Price Ranges and Boxes

A selection of gift handkerchiefs offers options from 50 cents to 2 dollars and 50 cents per item. Boxed sets include three handkerchiefs priced at 59 cents, 1 dollar 50 cents, and 2 dollars. Women’s initialed handkerchiefs come in six in a box for 1 dollar.

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Special Christmas Pearls at Deltah Jewelry Counter

A special selection of twenty four inch graduated pearls with white gold diamond clasp, presented as a bright gift item for a shut-in. Priced from 50 cents to 4 dollars depending on bulbs and bowl size, displayed on the main floor front in the pottery ban section.

Christmas Cards and Candles Now In Stock

One dozen selected Christmas cards with envelopes, boxed and sealed for freshness. Cards 25 cents per dot. Main floor front offers Candles and Air colors in all lengths and sizes now in stock.

Slippers for Evening Wear Feature Silver Brocade Styles

The advertisement catalogs Silver Brocaded Opera Pumps in plain style, Spanish heels for long skirts, and variants with a slender strap. Also offered are Strip Pumps in black satin, plain with no strap, and Slippers of Black Satin with one strap plus Patent and Dull Calf Slippers featuring baby Louis, Spanish, or French heels.

Golf Kerchiefs in Colorful 32 Inch Squares

A catalog note promoting 32 inch golf kerchiefs in gold red brown and blue colorings offered at 3.75 dollars each.

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