Attendance large at Ninth District Republican meet
Rooms of the Ninth District Republican club on East Mall and Are tlo streets filled for the club Christmas party. The event featured whist and pa nogile at about 20 tables, music, entertainment, refreshments, and the distribution of turkeys and Christmas baskets. President Wilbert Dinford and Secretary Edelman helped lead the program with Senator F H. Challenger and other members in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninth District
Republican Club
East Mall
Aretlo Streets
Wilbert Dinford
Secrdary Edelman
Challenger
Christmas Program at Hillside Home Sees Local Quartet
The Hillside home hosts a 6 o'clock Christmas program on Christmas Day featuring the De Haven quartet with John Loxsom Clifton A Flather Joseph Weiler Willan Fibehrens and Fred J Weiler piano. The event includes an address by Mayor Fred Atwater, solos and group numbers from the De Keven and De Koven quartets, and readings by Fred Harrison with several musical selections and dances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillside
de Haven
John Loxsom
Clifton A. Flather
Joseph Weiler
Willan F.ibehrens
Fred J. Weiler
Fred Atwater
de Keven
Clifton A
Marion
Duncan McManus
John Laxson
Luyllyoy
de Weven
Fred Harrison
Lord Jesus
de Koven
Beardsley P T A Hosts School Christmas Party
Under the Beardsley school Parent Teacher Association the Christmas party for the children was held yesterday afternoon. Santa Claus, played by Samuel Davis, visited. Each room gave a grab bag gift. In the assembly hall the students performed short plays and recitations and sang Christmas carols. Popcorn, fruit, and ice cream were served. Community singing and instrumental solos added to the entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beardsley
Santa Claus
Samuel Davis
Eastern Intercollegiate Athletic Assoc Meet Held May 12
The Eastern Intercollegiate Athletic Association will hold its fifth annual track and field championship at Pratt Weld on May 12 in Springfield. Javelin throw will be added to the event. Boston College has won the title for the past few years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Eastern Intercollegiats Athletic Association
Pratt Weld
Boston College
Children of International Institute Hold Christmas Party
The International Institute on Beach Street hosted a Christmas gathering for neighborhood children and children of members of the Italian Woman's Council. Santa Claus arrived as youth received gifts from the needy fund, sang carols, played games, and enjoyed refreshments. Storytellers in winter red and white costumes shared tales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Children of International Institute
International Institute
Beach Street
Neighorhood
Italian Woman's Council
Lenalty Society
Santa Claus
Sara Sherman Pryor
Colors Grow Invisible at Varying Distances
A historic study tests soldier uniform colors for camouflage. Twelve volunteers wear dresses in light gray dark gray green tan scarlet and blue while officers judge visibility from a distance revealing which hues fade first and which stay apparent under various lighting and backgrounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will
Local Society News and Holiday Visits
Mrs Gforze W Jiurch of Jersey City announces the engagement of her sister Moedre Louise Hollely to William J Blagys son of Mr and Mrs John Blagys of Black Rock. Abrubain Dander on leave from submarine base in New London visits home for seven days. Rev J B Soult and Miss Margaret Kiely of American Catholic Historical society plan to attend the annual meeting in New Haven December 27 to 30. Mr and Mrs Charles E Ivers of York PA to spend holidays with relatives here. Mrs Ivers formerly Agnes McGuinness of Stratford Avenue. Mr and Mrs Frank Scott of Stratford Avenue host Mr and Mrs William Scott of Poughkeepsie NY. Miss Dorothy Williams daughter of Dr P & Williams of Latfield Avenue to spend holidays with parents. Leonid A Smith a Middlebury student spends holiday with parents at 67 Bassick Avenue. Robert Fils of Choate School will be at the home of his parents on Laurel Avenue during the holiday session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abrubain Dander
Lafayette Street
Tliss Seaman
New London
J. B. Soult
Margaret Kiely
The
American Catholic Historical Society
New Haven
Charles E. Ivers
York
Ivers
Agnes McGuinness
Stratford Avenue
Frank Scott
Willam Scott
Poughkespsie
N.Y
Robert Fils
Choate School
Wallingford
H. B. Ellis
Laurel Avenue
New Fabrics Fail to Supplant the Old
Textile notes show seasonal fabrics fail to reduce demand for older textiles. Kasha cloth holds gray shades monopoly while Davelyn remains common in brown, and broadcloth items linger in black or blue. Jersey cloth, velour geining, and Doiret twill appear in brown, tan, and purple hues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davelyn
Jersey
Tal Eaters Hunter Mille Second Hunter Cup Bid
Jalé Ray of Illinois A C plans to defend a place in the Hunter Cup by entering the special rifle race at the thirty-fourth annual Boston Athletic Association meets in Boston on February 3. He previously won the first leg of the Hunter Cup last year and aims for a second title next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Des
Jalé Ray
Tunols
A. C
Boston Athletic Association
St Wan
Way
Cross Stitch Initials On Linen For Personal Keepsakes
A former craft note describes marking linen with cross stitch initials using a yerosc stitch and sheet weave as a guide. The date of acquisition is included below the initials, creating a half inch square motif. The technique is praised for speed and appeal to delicate handiwork lovers.
Picturesque frock described for brides in linen chest
A fragmentary description of a bride’s gown features a gray tulle frock with four bouffant layers and scalloped trim. A pink velvet rose girdle sits closely with a leaf-green Tollage, suggesting a delicate, ornate wedding fashion note.
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Tyras
Widen choosing cot.ak for restful home walls
A fragmented guide advises selecting plain wall coverings to foster restfulness. It suggests yellow tones for north-facing rooms and light grays toward south-facing spaces, noting colors should avoid fading in sunny areas.
Mail Packages Move Through Bridge Port Postal District
Postal district updates indicate parcels will transit Saturday at noon within the Bridge Port area. Officials urge consignors to align drop times accordingly to ensure timely handling and delivery across nearby routes.
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Bridgeport
Read Co Parcel Post Toy Selection Arrives
Read Co announces free parcel post express and freight on all merchandise. New stock includes Ten Pins in hardwood at 59 to 75 cents and up to 1.50 per box. Toy offerings include railroad systems, drums, horns, tool chests, typewriters, velocipedes, carts, wagons, wheelbarrows, and Kiddie cars. Dolls props, cooking sets, china tea sets, wicker carriages, blackboards, tricycles, roly poly toys, games, puzzles, painting sets and more.
Saturday Hat Sale Offers Changeable Satins and Taffetas
Saturday sale features hats priced at 5.50 in black satins and changeable taffetas with velvet, duvetyn options, and feather decorations. Styles include models for dress or business wear with embroidery, bows, or roses, presented as a desirable group on the second floor.
Brunswick Christmas Sale Delivers by Christmas Eve
A Brunswick phonograph advertised for Christmas delivery available by nine o clock Saturday evening. The Lombardi claims to be the most modern phonograph with every feature for convenience priced at 650 dollars. A Chippendale Walnut model includes cupboards for albums and drawers for catalogs in the basement.
Fur Chokers and Scarfs Offered at Baum Mart Prices
A range of fur chokers and sables are advertised with prices from $13.50 to $95.00. Mink chokers go for $15.00, squirrel chokers $13.50, and fox scarfs $35.00. Separate fur collars and other furs may be available at higher prices.
Art Gifts and Office Goods Exhibit Items List
Displayed items include telephone covers, painted hind carving board for fruit with glass knife, necktie racks, pipe decorated tin boxes, bridge score pads, shoe trees, door stops. Main floor features a holly covered box containing Ikinen writing paper, 24 sheets and 24 envelopes, plus stationery section.
Bath Robes and Apparel Pieces At Second Floor Shops
A classified style notice promotes Bath Robes in bright colors along with Neglige Robes in soft silks and embroidered details. Also advertised are Corduroy Robes Petticoats of Silk Jersey or Taffeta and Oriental Blouses in Batik hues, all offered in Apparel Shops on the Second floor.
Hand Made Bluebird Blouses at Read's
Dainty French voile blouses priced at 5.00, 6.75, and 8.50 available exclusively at Read's. Some feature Irish lace and embroidery while others show drawn work and varied necklines including square, V, and jabot fronts, all bearing the Bluebird label.
Stationery Cards and Gift Boxes Sale Notes
Stationery correspondence cards offered in white blue pink and orchid with gold edges priced at 75 cents per box. Gift boxes of stationery available in all colors and styles priced from 1.00 to 12.00 per box.
Leather Fitted Cases with Ivory Toilet Articles
Leather fitted cases with ivory toilet articles described as very useful to travelers. Prices range from $5.95 to $35.00 in the Leather Goods Section. The ad urges readers to buy diaries now as they are selling fast to avoid disappointment.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hillside Home
Parent-Teacher Club
Children’s Party
M. J. Buechler
the Reliable Jeweler
Fairfield Avenue
Iran
Roter’s Toy Shop
Main ST
Strand & Lyric Theatre
Noble
Dorothy Williams
Dr. P. & Williams
Iatfield Avenue
Leonid A. Smith
Middlebury University
Isis
John H. Smith
Bassick Avenue
Corrnidi
Hunter Mille
Widen
Parcel Post
Read's
Fire Department
Ikinen
Fcatlonery Secion Matn Moor
Bluebird
Read’s
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