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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1923

Page

9

Association 10 Banquet at Brooklawn Club

The Association 10 of Company A Fourth Infantry C N G, disbanded 1920, plans a semi annual banquet at Brooklawn Country Club tonight. An opening bowling match at five precedes dinner and a business meeting to elect officers. Entertainment includes nine vaudeville acts performed by members. Thad Adams serves as president with W W Nichols as secretary and W Gerald Lineburgh as assistant secretary and W W Kulne as treasurer.

Fourth Infantry Brooklawn Thad Adams W. W. Nichols W. Gerald Lineburgh W., W. Kulne

Twin Sister Maid of Honor at Wedding

Miss Pearl Smith of 48 North Washington Avenue wed George Wohilsbeck formerly of this city in Trinity M E church Sunday afternoon. Frances Smith, train sister of the bride, served as maid of honor and Edward Corning of New York City was best man. A wedding breakfast followed at the bride’s home before the couple left for Washington. they will reside at 48 North Washington Avenue upon return.

Pearl Smith North Washington Avenue George Wohilsbeck City Charlies Simpson Trinity M. E

Evening High School Plans Third Dance on Lincoln Birthday

Evening High School completes plans for a third dance to be held on Lincoln's birthday with special entertainment at intervals during the evening. Dancing begins at 9 o'clock as gymnasium decor features orange and black festoons. Social committee members include Ed Kuhn chair Ruth Passey Mary Clarke and Larry Shalet. Valenciennes lace trims the taffeta frocks often with full skirts.

Ed Kuhn Ruth Passey Mary Clarke Larry Shalet

Farewell party for Miss Mary Luchansky at 159 Eagle Street

A surprise farewell gathering was held Monday at Mary Luchansky’s home on 159 Eagle Street. Guests enjoyed games and music before supper. she plans to study art at the Robinson Institute in Greenwich Village. Attendees included Josephine Kochiss, Veronica Skovran, Frances Skovran, Jennie Jablonsky, Rose Luteran, Wilma Jablonsky, Helen Galla, Alberta Kochiss, Hazel Hochiss, Anna Luchansky, and others.

Mary Luchansky Eagle Street Luchangsky Greenwich Village Robinson Institute Tosephine Kochiss Veronica Skovran Frances Skovran Jennie Jablonsky Rose Luteran Wilma Jablonsky Helen Galla Alberta Kochiss Hazel Hochiss Anna Luchansky William Proll R. Weim J. Allen la Whippy William Bunn Walter Catan Lawrence Bobbin Frank Rylicky Jess Feeley Godfrey Larson

Musical Club 10 Holds Afternoon Program Today

Mrs. Philip W. Bill leads a 3 39 o'clock musicale at 175 Brooklawn Ave home of Mrs. Frederick Silliman, featuring piano duets, soprano and contralto solos, several piano solos, a trio, and Brahms lullaby performed by a group including Mrs. Howard Speer, Mrs. George Hogg, Mrs. Matthew S. Caplan, and others.

Philip W. Bill Frederick Silliman Brooklawn Avenue Hae Panten Strauss Howard Speer George Hogg Arlitti Matthew Caplan Joseph Lederer Chopin Kathleen Keifnefey Brahe Harriet Ware George Taylor Edith Proudman

St Pauls Church Society to Stage Annual Minstrel Show

The eighth annual minstrel by the Sige Iota Phi club of St. Pauls Church will be held tonight and tomorrow at the Parish house on Bbach street. Theodore Braitling directs music and Ralph H Schaalman the daze director. The program features an opening chorus plus numerous songs and specialties by Willard Wiesener Joseph Beckwith George Cowles and others with interludes by Robert Fox and Thomas Watmough.

Sige, Iota Phi Club St. Paul's Church Bbach Theodore Braitling Ralph H. Schaalman Albert Watson Harold New Orleans Willard H. Wiesener Joseph J. Beckwith Cummins Kinsman George Cowles Alasatay Harry Drake Peter Gurns Sam Robert Fox Walter M. Nichols Carolina Thomas Watmoughi Joseph L. Peabody Thomas Watmough Joseph Peabody Walter Nichols Albert

Miss Ethel Sterling Reelected President of Y W Co A

Last year's officers of the Y W Co A were reinstated at the meeting of the newly elected directors at the Y W headquarters on Goldenhill Street. Miss Ethel Sterling was named president with Mrs Henry Hinicks as first vice president, Miss Lillian Jones as second vice president, Mrs Harry Read as recording secretary, Mrs W R Webster as corresponding secretary, and Miss Sara Ff Richards as treasurer.

Y. W Goldenhill Street Ethel Sterling Henry Hinicks Lillian Jones Harry Read W. R. ‘Webster Sara Ff. Richards

Childless Homes Made Happy by Lydia Pinkham Medicine

A collection of testimonial quotes from women in Cortland New York Hamilton Ohio and St Louis Missouri praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for aiding childbirth and improving general weakness. Readers recount personal history of weakness backache and eventual pregnancies and multiple children.

Cortland N. J Lydia E. Pinkham Claude P. Canfield Salisbury St Cortland, N.Y Hamilton Ohio Jos. Falcom, JR Smith Street Hamilton, Ohio St. Louis Lydia Pinkham Julius Harr- Many W.dodier Stitt Louis

Parochial Society Valentine Party Planned

The Christchurch Parochial Society ladies plan a Valentine party for February 18 at the parish house. Admission is free. Pancakes and coffee, ice cream and cake will be served since the date falls on Shrove Tuesday. Valents, fancy articles, and cake will be sold. Entertainment and dancing begin at 8 p.m. Committee heads include Mrs Charles Lovell and Mrs Douis Weildlich with Miss Ila Jackson, Mrs Frank Patterson, Mrs David Rhoades and Mrs Adelaide Gunther in charge of various tables.

Strateird Ladies of Christchurch Parocchial Society Shrova Gale Charles Lovell Douis Weildlich Frank Patterson Illa Jackson David Rhoades Adelaide Gunther

Fairfield Club Talk By Bridgeport Man

Wallace M. Bayliss of Booth Bayliss Commercial School in Bridgeport spoke at the Fairfield Lunch Club meeting today at noon. He discussed current events and the Ruhr question, remarking that the French use more forceful means of obtaining coal than Americans. The dinner was served before the talk and business proceeded. the meeting was well attended.

Fairfield Mairfeld Wallace M. Bayliss Booth & Bayliss Commercial School Bridgeport

NUSSENFELD HOME RANSACKED BY THIEVES NEAR BEechwood AVE

Thieves smashed the front door glass at J. Nussenfeld's home 470 Beechwood Avenue and pried open a lock to enter. A quantity of jewelry was reported stolen to police after the break in yesterday.

J. Nussenfeld Beechwood Avenue Theleves

Local Socials and Notices Parade Through Bridgeport

Community personals report whist and pinochle events at Blessed Sacrament and Italian Woman's Council gatherings. Upcoming PTA meetings, engagements, and weddings are noted along with Harborside visits and a Bridgeport High School athlete heading to George Washington University.

Charles Randolph Charles ‘Randolph Arctic Street Bridgeport High School Washington George Washington University Elwood

D A R Chapter Picks Delegates to Conventions

Watrianld Feb 6 Special Delegates chosen for the national D A R convention in Washington the week of April 19 and for the state Bristol meeting March 9 and 10 Mementoes from Miss Nellie Wheeler shown during session including ivory items ornaments jewelry and embroidery Regent Mrs F A Burr and others named as delegates for the national and state gatherings.

Watriinld Washington Bristol Dennie Burr Shapter India Nellie Wheeler Wheeler F. A. Burr Loretta B. Perry Thomas Lashar Annie B. Jennings Elizabeth Goodsell Wace Burr Herbert Beers A. Ju. Riker John Reyburn B. Nichols William B. Glover Eliza Perry Ll. B. Perry W. C.burr

Shake Old Thing Hand Shaped Radish Surprises Califor

A Los Angeles reader reports a Klodike radish grown in the famous California climate forming an almost perfect hand and wrist shape. The curious vegetable mirrors human anatomy and prompts amused reaction from the shard of sunlit days.

Los Angeles California

Crayon Wizard 10 Entertain Club Members Today

Pitt Parker the crayon wizard and entertainer will demonstrate his artworks this afternoon at 3 30 before Bridgeport Art League members at Universalist church Fairfield avenue. Parker plans to attend and this lecture is part of the league's series. A Colonial Tea with costumes is scheduled for February 26 at the club house on Clinton avenue.

Pitt Parker Bridgeport Art League Universalist Fairfield Avenue Parker Bridgeport Art League Clinton Avenue

Woman's Guild Meeting At St Pauls Episcopal Church

Pairfield dated notice says the Woman's Guild of St Pauls Episcopal Church will meet tomorrow after the regular business session. Refreshments will be served.

Children of Mary to Present Comedy Tonight at St Charles

The Children of Mary sodality at St. Charles church Pembroke Street present The Revolt a one act comedy by Ellis Parker Butler tonight in John s hall dancing follows the entertainment cast includes Grandma Gregg May Brannick Pauline Catherine Braunick Susan Jane Jones Elizabeth Browne Kate Grace Bell Josephine Flynn Josephine May Ella McQueeney Mariée Queeney May Martha Rouge Mary Lyons Julia Higgins James Lee sings committee in charge Charlot Waters May Brannick Elizabeth Browne Florence Mullins Irene Stanley Veronica Moran Hannah White Beatrice White Beatrice Burns Rose Daley May Strassburger Eileen O Conner Loret Coutlin advertisement included

Ellis Parker Butler Children of Mary Sodality St. Charles John's Hall Pembroke Street Hag Ella McQueeney MariéeQueeney May Marth Rouge Mary Lyons Julia Higgins James Lee Charlot ‘Waters May Brannick E Elizabet Browne Florence Mullins Irene Stanley Veronica Moran Hannah White Beatrice White Beatrice Burns Rose Daley May Strassburger Eileen O'Conner Loret Coutlin

Wiss Scissors and Shears Demonstration at Nation Counter

Demonstration showcases American made scissors and shears with superfine steel blades. A wide range includes Bent Trimmers, Barbers' and Ladies' Scissors, Jointless, Buttonhole, Pocket, Nail and Pedicure scissors with prices from 85 cents to 2.05 dollars. Nation Counter Main floor north.

Nation Counter

Sig Knit Ring Yarns Exhibit for Summer Sweaters

Sig Knit Ring and Indian Wool Yarns offer a complete color line at 39 cts a ball. Visit the main floor north to examine designs and colors that may inspire a sweater. A circular with instructions is available.

Coat Dresses Arrive In Navy Black And Biscuit Shade

Early spring coats and dresses offered in navy, black and biscuit tones with braided embroidered and plain styles. Retail prices shown as 29.50 and 39.50.

Laces for Blouses or Dresses in Spanish All-Over design

An advertisement lists repousse Spanish all-over lace in black Fallon and Tarragon colors. Priced at 3.50 for New Black Spanish All-Over and 2.50 for trimming section, on the main floor.

Fallon Tarragon

Colored Linens for Towels

Good weight linen in attractive shades fast selvage eighteen inches wide In Copenhagen blue gold rose lavender and white With threads drawn a line of Italian hemstitching or a row of lazy daisy flowers the towel is a dainty item and easy to make One yard of linen will make a towel 69 cts a yard Linen Section Third floor

Copenhagen Cts

Beauty Counsellor at Helena Rubinstein This Week

Patrons may consult Mme Rubinstein’s specialist all week for personalized beauty advice. Questions answered cheerfully with suitable preparations suggested. Location noted as main floor front.

Helena Rubinstein Mme, Rubinstein

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