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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1923
Page
9
Ike Katzman of Bridgeport sues Spick and Span Corporation of Norway for 500 dollars alleging failure to pay a bill of 476 dollars on due date. Suit seeks payment and related costs.
Decorations will be used at the Catholic Community house for the second informal dance. All members of the community house classes and the Catholic councils have been invited. Miss Marion Porestelle chairs the committee, assisted by Miss Iathryn M. McEilroy and nine others.
A local columnist narrates twins Bettina and Bronson preparing for a Valentine party, describes health, baths, and laundry choices, and recalls gas water heaters. The piece also mentions hairdressing appointments, Shriners and Knights of Columbus balls, Bridgeport Trust scrutiny, seed catalogs, and a future Colonial Fair Acres garden with hollyhocks and a 50 by 175 foot lot on Rowland Road.
Paris fashion week reports furs lose favor while dressmakers unveil bold color themes and innovative cuts. Jean Patou and Chanel lead with red, orange, and gold palettes, exotic embroideries, and straight lines. Tailor-made three-piece suits, necklines, and velvet-trimmed gowns appear, with a trend toward fewer blacks and more navy blues and whites.
A Penny birthday party and Old Maids convention at the Bridgeport Art League raised over 100 dollars for the club's building fund. Attendees contributed pennies equal to their ages and a one act playlet The Old Maids convention featured amusing town scandal tales performed by a long list of named participants.
Readers learn of illness causing a lecture to be canceled by Edgar White Burrill at the Business and Professional Woman's club, engagements announced at The Farm, and several club and church gatherings including the Symphony rehearsal, Hairdressers meeting postponement, Woman's Auxiliary at Y M C A, a Parent-Teacher meeting in Bridgeport, and a Sisterhood supper at Park Avenue Temple.
The Little Theater players closed their three night program before a full house with Fran sel and Gretel as the opener followed by Tie by Eugenie O Neil and Mekless Time a light comedy. Cast included Jeanne Houghton Mrs H B Houghton Julia Farnam Fred Harrison Oliver Hunter Kenneth Moore Bronson Davis Dorothy Ogden Wheeler Margaret Coble Anna McClure and Rebecca Clifford.
Mr and Mrs A Bakunin of 28 Fourth Street entertained Sunday night for their son Maurice Irving Bakunin. Gold and white décor set the table for luncheon. Maurice received a gold watch and chain. Guests included Celia Lederer Jeanne Gerber Florence Kline Sara Lipnitzky Lillian Siegal Frieda Bernstein Dorothy Katz Helen Freed Buddie Weber Bessie Schwartz Anna Davidson Florence Alper Sally Halpern Maurice Palaban Samuel Kane Benjamin Diengott Charles Jacobson Louis Cohen David Bakunin Percy Peck Louis Stein Jack Greenspun Irving Reich Maurice Silverman Harris Rosen.
A fragment lists individuals including Maurice Bakunin Samuel Slavatsky Mr and Mrs J Balaban Mr and Mrs A Bakunin and Mr and Mr A Reich as part of a community social section referencing relations and households.
The New Century players present A Pantomima Rehearsal and My Lady Dreams at the Paramount on Park Avenue under Grace Dalrymple Clarke. The production features unique costumes and scenery and promises to rival the earlier show. Cast includes May Jah Hallock, Edith Kain, Mrs William Benner Aurandt, Selmer Eckier, Ardelle Libbey, Timothy Fallon, Myron Sherwood, Chris Wesche, Harry Hawley, Mary Louise Downey, Hilda Peterson, Josephine Conklin, Sophie Thelin, Isabelle Pillans, and Donald McIntyre.
Officials announce a potential center city office for the Connecticut Humane Society following the disbanding of the Annual Rescue League. Hartt General Manager BH. Clay Preston visited Bridgeport to map out the society’s expanded work and arrange operations.
A cosmetic specialist advocates Valaze creams and lotions to correct skin faults and prevent aging. The catalog offers cleansing and massage cream beauty grains foundation cream and several medicated and bleaching products priced from 1.00 to 3.00 dollars. Main floor front.
An all department notice lists children’s dresses and lingerie with sizes from 1 to 14 years. Items include Honeydew voile outfits stamped for wool work at $2.90, white lawn bloomer dresses at $3.50, romper dresses at $2.50, and dresses in orchid lawn and sheer mull from $1.50 to $3.50. Also features a nightgown and boudoir jacket with coral voile, plus other lingerie and household articles.
A new elastic hip confiner or girdle is offered in two lengths to fit different figures. It features a heavy panel back to emphasize a flat back, reflecting current fashion.
A soft quality Black Russia pump with a plain fitting last and welted soles. Military heels suit walking, a removable small bow top the vamp allows a rhinestone or cut steel buckle to be added. Ideal for street wear with tailored suits and spats.
A compact reader’s shelf listing four titles with prices: Black Oxen by Gertrude Atherton at $2.00, Mystery at Geneva by Rose Macaulay at $1.75, Flaming Youth by Warner Fabian at $2.00, and Salome of the Tents by Anzia Yezierska at $2.00, plus note on The Pest by Albert Payson Terhune featuring collies.
Lightweight cotton bloomers in flesh color available in sizes 5 to 9. Priced at 79 cents. Main floor underwear display features a bright array with verses and designs. Lace paper items with red hearts arrows and youthful lovers are notably pleasing.
A brassiere style garment called Corsetettes offers comfort for school girls. It sits well over the hips and has hose supporters attached. Sizes range from 30 to 38, targeting athletic participants.
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