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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1921
Page
15
Paris fashion reports a new spring style with high dome crowns and wide sweeping brims. Skailer toques show wide folded brims, tall turban effects, bagged trim, and fringes detailing the latest headwear trends.
Gov finally signs the soldier bonus measure as the Minnesota legislature passes it this morning. The report notes decorative spring fashion items like an osprey motif and new flower trends alongside traditional artificial blooms, while mentions a state setting and political action.
The engagement of Miss Frances Howe to Alfred Bishop is announced. The couple were revealed at a tea hosted by Mr and Mrs Willard Warren Howe in Cincinnati. Alfred Bishop, a Yale College graduate class of 1920, served in wartime and is from Park Place, city. The wedding is planned for June with celebrations in the home community and city.
A large turnout packed the casino for the Firemen's Benevolent Association benefit concert last night. Assistant Chief A. Mchor and an interlocutor opened the program, with vocal and instrumental numbers by Tadward Fussell, Thomas Scanton, Edward Daley, and others. The chorus, led by John Martin, performed The Man With The Ladder and the Rose. A fire alarm demonstration entertained, and dancing began late as attendees waited for others to leave.
Bridgeport performers aided a Milford musicale at Mrs. Ralph A Shoemaker 481 Eliis Street Devon. The program featured Renry Hutacl violinist Mrs. Thomas Turner pianist Miss Stewart vocalist Mr. Wardmen tegor and Devon Men's Quartet with Charles Oviatt Hoare Bertine Walter E. Fladd and J. C Williams. Guests included Mrs. A H Flood soprano Mrs. C Douglass and Merle Gray. Refreshments followed with hostess assistance from Mrs. George W. Mankey Mrs. W. O. Mathews Mrs. C Avery and Miss Isabel Garner.
Rawin J. Tullman spoke on Character Analyeia for the Business and Professional Woman's group last night, opening a new field of research for many in attendance. Chemists from the new laboratory aided by applying analyses to hands and faces, demonstrating a scientific exactness in identifying leadership qualities for young people.
Chester massoth an 18 year old jitney driver was arrested on a reckless driving charge after a bridgeport hospital report said Michael Weinowsky 22 Caroline street was severely injured Thursday night by a vehicle massoths car at Arctis and Pembroke streets. The driver posted 1000 bond as police investigated. A concert by the Patriotic Order of America at Masonie Hall was postponed due to committee illness pending a new date.
Evening High School plans a Monday from 9 to 11 p m dance in the school gym to aid the Hoover fund for starving children in Europe. Miss Eilen Bodo chairs the student committee with Misses Rogers FitzGerald Bradley and others. Criterion orchestra to perform as the faculty social committee promotes the event.
Police reported eight arrests yesterday including five pett y charges and three West End juvenile cases. Arthur Mann, 28, of 48 Thorpe Street, held on a $500 bail after a technical charge. others linked to purse snatching and larceny were taken into custody by Captain O Connell and Detective Kane. Several suspects connected to Wheeling and West Haven cases were arrested in Bridgeport and by local officers.
At the February meeting of Freelove Baldwin Stow D A R chapter Milford Tech elected delegates to the national congress of the Daughters of the American Revolution to be held in Washington in March. Delegates include Mrs Wallace Chase and Mrs Clifford Smith, with Mrs Mary Read of Washington and Mrs NM Pond of New York as attendees. An address on In Reverent Remembrance Kingston and Lincoln was given by Prof Fr Mathewson. Hostesses were Mrs Wallace S Chase and Misses Sara and Jane Connor.
Miss Grace N Murray state organizer for the League of Women Voters speaks at the Council of Jewish Women session in Park Avenue temple. Ada Sylvia Merson visits from Holyoke College. church events include Washington Park M E food sale and Mission circle study. Miss Margaret Sullivan visits Plattsburgh relatives. various social gatherings, plays, and lectures planned at St George and Paul Church groups with activities at the Art League Clubhouse and local schools.
The Junior League hosted a cabaret supper and dance at Brooklawn Country Club with $600 receipts. Miss Mary Hincks led the group with Miss Louise Atwater chairing. acts by AL Saunders and Polls theatre provided entertainment for an event supporting Thimbleclub and other charities. Delegates Hincks Briss Bishop Patterson prepare for the Montreal meeting.
Paris society adopts artificial facial scars as a new novelty. Cosme Tiste reveals how a accidental scratch inspired a trend where women apply colored paper scars under the eye or at cheekbone, with red, yellow, green for brunettes and white blue for blondes. The look is described as bizarre yet appealing.
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