Charity Ball Planned for Easter Monday Night
The Bridgeport area outlines a charity ball at the Stratfield Hotel on Easter Monday night to aid city welfare. A large committee led by Lawrence E. Gallag y and James Trainor coordinates music, dancing, card games, and a supper room for hundreds, aiming to raise funds for Christmas and other local charities. The event is promoted by Bridgeport Lodge No. SH, BT Ch, with proceeds supporting those in need during the holiday season.
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Bridgepotl Lodge
Dal
Bagier
Strattieht Hotel
Urrinpenren
Lawrence ET
Gallagt
Humphrey A. Moynihan
Envy Greenstein
A. R. Sead
Hubert J. Donnelly
James Trainor
Ale den Fardee
B.C. Iviele
John J
Ungrateful Empl oyers and the Equal Footing in Work
Ellen Lane Spencer argues for equality between employers and employees, noting friction arises when gratitude is unacknowledged. She contends workers stay only if better opportunities elsewhere exist and warns employers can be ungrateful by resenting advances or loyalty without profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Sunday
the Devil
Seniors Dance Moves From School Hall to Black Rock Club
The City Normal School seniors will hold their dance tonight at the Black Rock Shore and Country Club instead of the school assembly hall. The Black Rock Club has hosted many parties since opening, promising a merry event. Committee in charge: Miss Marie Lennon, Miss Teresa Fenton, Miss Marie McCann, Miss Ruth Lester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Normal ‘School
Black Rock Shore
Country Club
Black Rock Club
Marie Lennon
Teresa Fenton
Marie McCann
Ruth Lester
Whist and Pinochle Event At Local Club
A local club hosted a whist and pinochle gathering with players competing for prizes. Participants included several community members and a handful of guests from nearby towns, as organizers announced results and upcoming games.
Miss May Tyler Weds Thomas J. Mooney in Sept ceremony
Miss May Tyler of 509 Park Avenue and Henry Holmberg of 608 William Street wed Tuesday September 5 at 6 o'clock, officiated by Rev. Thomas J. Mooney of Sacred Heart church. The bride wore a green garb udine traveling suit with white rock pease corsage, bridesmaid Miss Alice Thnensster wore a blue combination dress with pink corsage, best man John Wirby stood with the groom. The couple plans a short New York honeymoon and will reside at 508 William Street after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Tyer
Park Avenue
Henry Holmberg
William Street
Thomas J. Mooney
Sacred Heart Church
Alice Thnensster
Iaroud Street
John Wirby
Ladies Charitable Society to Hold Afternoon Tea
The Bridgeport Ladies' Charitable Society invites friends to an afternoon tea at Miss Mary Mitel's home, 169 Houston Avenue. George Somers presides, with Mrs Miston Bunvles as vice president. committee includes many named members. They plan trips to Florida and Florence, with other social plans noted for the week.
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Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Francis E. Willard
J. d. Benjamin
C. Featherstone
R. W. Lampman
J. Jd. Bloss
Mary Keily
Madison Avenue
Margaret Whalen
Estelle McDonald
Christian Brennan
Ada Lueck
Catherine Brennan
Ladies Charitable Society
Bridgeport Ladies’ Charitable Society
Mary Fy Mitel
Uoston Avenue
George Somers
Jersdélf
Miston Bunvles
Prank Staples
Frederic Jrowe
Atary Ta Viteh
Wilkans J. Nichols
Prank Kinsley
Pho
A. Jennings
al Htelon Leavis
Oh. Pleuringy
Reheveaneh
Jalen G2lewlind
Fhori
Flex
Severs
Victory Bread First Appearance in State Stores
Victory Bread makes its debut amid calls for home baking guidance. Connecticut Economics Director Miss Della Sprague releases a tested recipe for Victory Trend bread using wheat flour or substitutes, with detailed steps on liquids, dough handling, kneading, rising, and baking. Mentions of volunteers, local organizers, and endnotes on substitutions conclude with names of local contributors and the bread project’s leadership.
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Miss Or. Della Sprague
Howe Economics
Connecticut
Whe
State Council of Pefense
Victory Trend
Daily Fashion Hints frock designs with blue foulard trim
A fashion note describes two dress designs using blue foulard and bhrette silk soutagh braid. The first frock features straight lines, plaits, a white chiffon vest, a blue sash, and a fitted waist. Materials listed include 6 yards of 40-inch silk and 1 yard for the sash plus 3 yards of chiffon. The second design uses siege voile and a brown satin jumper with a peplum, braid motifs, double collars, and gathered sleeves. medium size requires 6 yards 40-inch voile and 1 3/4 yards 36-inch satin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Untl
Pomological Society Elects New Officers
The Connecticut Pomological Society elected officers today. Walter H. Baldwin of Cheshire is president. Prof. A. T. Stevens is vice president. H. C. Miles of Milford is secretary. Minor Ties of South Meriden is treasurer. County presidents include Hartfenl, Lewis C. Root of Yarmington, A. N. Farnham of Westville, Wairfield, Fr. H. Boers of Brookfield, H. G. Hattock of Washington Depot, New London. J. W. Browning of Norwich. Middlesex John Lyman of Middleheld. Windham W. C. Child of Woodstock. Totland C. H. Savage of Storrs.
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Wariford
The
Connecticut Pomological Society
Walter H. Baldwin
Cheshire
A. T. Steven Orrs
H. C. Miles
Milford
South Meriden
Hartfenl
Lewis C. Root
Yarmington New Haven
A. N. Farnham
Westville
Wairfield
Fr. H. Boers
Brookfield
Litchfield
H. G. Hattock
Washington Depot
New London
J. W. Browning
Norwich
Middlesex
John Lyman
Middleheld
Windham
W. C. Child
Woodstock
Totland
C. H. Savage
Storrs
Visit from Robert Welle in New York Inspires Home Reminiscence
A letter details plans for Robert Welle and his uncle to visit from Europe, including clocks, furniture, and home comforts. The author notes shopping for mantel clocks, bedding, and wines at local stores, chats about Whiting’s delicacies, and anticipates a warm welcome with meals and sweet treats. The piece also mentions Ingrid Kotler selecting new spring outfits in New York and hopes for a quiet, pleasant visit amid wartime tensions.
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Evelyn Hingo
Robert
New York
Turold
W. Waienua and Sons
Fairchild’s
Totic
Sam Price
N. Grekingham and Company
Mike
LDS
Luckingham's
Jess
Ostermann
Treny
Europe
Pye
R.Y. Witing
Gome
Whiting's
Alaharajah
Imperial Garden
Whiting Store
Whiting
Wadham
Morgan
Ifarpoll
Ant
Vogue
Stratfield Building
Voge
Miss Kotler
Revelations of a Wife in a Hospital Scene
Adele Garrison's serial scene centers on Miss Sonnet and Dr. Pettit as Mrs. Graham, the mother-in-law, asserts control over her unpacking. Pettit confronts her demands with professional caution while Miss Sonnet quietly follows orders. The patient proclaims self-sufficiency, and Pettit yields to the inevitable routine before leaving with a promise to return if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lara Avell
Stratford
Arthur M. Abell
New York
Nieuw Amsterdam
Dean‘era Abell
Miss Sonnet
Dr. Pettit
Dicky
Dr. Petit
Miss Senret
Mrs. Graham
Misa Sonnet
Sam
Issac
Three Efficient Medicines for Health
A Boston physician prescribes Wood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier and appetiser. Peptiron is advertised as a superior iron tonic for anemia and nervousness, made from iron, pepsin, wax, celery. Hoon's Pills claim to be a family cathartic for liver and constipation. The ad urges readers to ask their druggist for all three if blood is scrofulous or if anemia nervousness or constipation are present.
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Wood
Boston
Hoon
Careful Use of Soap on Hair
Advice against using harsh soaps due to alkali. Recommends plain malnified coconut oil for greaseless, cheap cleansing. Describe method: rub with water, small amount, produces rich lather, cleanses thoroughly, leaves hair soft and easy to handle, dust and dandruff removed.
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Alks
Sergeant Pimlott
Milfard
Connecticut State Council of Defense
Honial Theatime
Phintott
Cheshire Regiment
Nas Wut
France
Vimy Ridge
Pimlott
Biigish
Pimloit
Ingland
Colonial Theatre
Connecticut State Council
2 Conse
Sun
Jin
Flanders
Bridgeport
North Sea
U.S. A
National Council of Defense
Washington
Janet Mabie
Ellen Lane Spencer
Hilan la Tour
Union Avenue
Helen Whalen
Lillian Cockerill
Lois Hill
Grace Cockerill
Marie Cartright
Stratfield Road
Irene Carrey
Alite, Freeman
New Rochelle
Martin Carlson
Fairfield? Agenue
Philadelphia
John Carlson
Mi Sgaret Drew
Helen Drew
Nessie Davidson
Bliss Helen Schmidt
Marguerite Rosner
Miss Schmidt
Beardsley Park Cottage
Sam Levin
New York City
John Frost
John Street
William Seager
Gregory Street
Fort Sam
Houston
Texas
Harry S. Seager
Corporal Seager
H. A. Corwin
Laurel Avenue
Kathryne Knight
Fairfield Avenue
Providence
Miss Knight
California
Lester Wenderson
Barnum Avenue
Detroit
St. Patrick's Church
James Mord
Abs. OW. H. Fitch
Clara Ffield
Lna. McCarthy
Florence Skinner
Newfield Avenue
Ham Graham
Mederal
Wilk Be Ghid
Galen Hospital
Queen May Needlework Guild
al ¥. Alling
L. Throp
G Ders
Lyric Theatre
Yellowstone
G. E. Geard
Darnum Avenue
Authors’ Club
Jas Mirs
Willard Flack
Myre
Abraham Burrows
Laffeechie Street
Lois Brown
Burrows
Mere
Jennie Wlanagin
Muirfield
Frederick FE. Morgan
Bridgeport Business Men's Association
L. F. Mackwell
Lwigit “Raves
Association
H. Willard Fleck
Commercial Economy Board
Council of National Defense
Anna Conway
John Aiken
Davenport
LT. Smith
Stratfield
Conway
Frank Tracey
Mor
Charles
Miia Street
Gano Garden
Athi
Camp Merrit
Jane
R. Ot White
Wood Avenue
Waorai's Missionary Society of
Ie West
Congregationub
Uhis
Sa'eloek
A. A. Chnip
Jiltie Perry
Treck Cruse
Thi
Fotowrnal
Andrew Cooper
Bobby
Miss May Tyler
Pil Huth
Catherine Brown
Loxton
Victory Bread
Thet Sterling
Poirehhild Wheeler
Lelen Iimith
Lielen Knbinman
Masia
Aclg Beardsley
Pomological Society
Seuss
Natalie
Adele Garrison
Foley
B. H. Garrett
Schoolfield
Hirsten
Advertisente
Harvey-Lewis Co
Main ST
Lymam
H. Dworken & Bon
State Street
Main Street
Elizabeth. Penner
Beldgenart
NAT
BANK
Broad Strew
Variety Store
Oupin Seilay
Fairfield Ave
Esmond Blan
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