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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1923

Page

11

Local G A R Children Demonstrate Patriotism at Meeting

The Mary Silliman chapter of the YY AL R held a monthly meeting at Holden Memorial. Ida Boone Bostwick outlined the G A R's work to promote American liberty, patriotism, national holidays, and flag ideals. Under Miss Caroline Garlick, children presented papers, piano pieces, and a Washington convention summary. Delegates and alternates were named for D P A and state competition in Bristol, with a cake sale proceeds noted.

Mary Silliman YY AL R Holden Memorial Ida Boone Bostwick G. A Bostwick Caroline Garlick Prudence Card Peggy Stringer Mausfield Sprague Washington Betty Tuttle George E. Hatheway Fred Parson H. E. Wadhamis BE. Tread- Well Charles Lindsay Hayes Cehman Mah Lindy Lou Strickland

Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Woman

A Washington D C woman, Ina Hewitt, testifies she was saved from an operation after two years of female trouble and severe weight loss. Six bottles of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound restored her health, enabling full housework and chores. She urges others with similar issues to try the remedy.

Washington, D. C Lydia E. Pinkham Ina Hewitt Penna.Ave Washington, D.C

Handsome Gowns at Abraham Lodge Ball Captivate Society

One of Bridgeport's grandest society events marked the fifty sixth annual ball of Abraham tod No. 83 on Saturday night. Women wore gowns of satin crepe and velvet with rhinestones while men appeared in evening dress. A lush décor of smilax and palms framed the ballroom as music filled the Strat field. The event credited its success to a large organizing committee including Henry Orgenstein, J B Wiein, and M. Greenstein among many others.

Bridgeport Abraham Tod Ie Stratfield Henry Orgenstein J.B. Wiein Mr. Cohen Avid Meyer Mark Rheistein Louis Beers Harry Masch Benjamin Gilman Harry Fox Jack Tikewits M. J. Greenstein David Goldstein Harry Schwartz Sidney Winter Abraham Slavatsky

Make a dress from pattern cheaper than ready made

An article promotes sewing a dress in sizes 16 years with patterns costing 15 cents and fabric options such as Tlomespun serge wool jersey. It claims material of 444 yards 40 inch, a 35 inch size, and total cost about 5 to 6 dollars, highlighting simple construction and jaunty pockets. Pattern department offers mailed pattern. if late, contact Barnum 6100. Ribbon bows adorn hats, current fashion favors moire evening frocks with basque and fall bouff skirts.

Bridgeport Telegram

State Carpenters Council Holds Annual Meeting

Greenwich February 13 Special Seventy five delegates from across the state and fraternal members from Massachusetts New York and New Jersey opened the Connecticut State Council of Carpenters and Joiners convention in Greenwich Joseph J Crosby warden of Greenwich Borough welcomed visitors and offered the freedom of the city Officers nominated in afternoon include President James J Richards New Haven first vice president H W Guernsey Derby second vice president Thomas Russell Hartford treasurer Jos Andrews Willimantic and second secretary George B Chandler Greenwich Elections set for tomorrow A banquet at Pickwick Arms featured speakers J M Osborn secretary State Federation of Labor Michael Lowden New Haven Iron Workers F J Itgerald New Haven hoisting engineers and R S Gastell New Jersey who presented a banner to the Connecticut group A postbanquet entertainment and snooker at the hut followed.

Greenwich Massachusetts New York New Jersey Connecticut State Council of Carpenters and Joiners Joseph J. Crosby Greenwich Borough C. “Hut James J. Richards New Haven H. W. Guernsey Derby Thomas Russell Hartford Jos. Andrews Willimantic George B. Chandler Pickwick Arms J. M. Osborn State Federation of Labor Michael Lowden Iron Workers’ Organization F.J. Itegerald R. S. Gastell Connecticut

Local Rotarians Attend Hartford Rotary Boost Connecticut Meet

Hartford Rotary Club hosts a Boost Connecticut luncheon today at Hotel Bond Hartford with Gov Charles E Templeton as guest of honor. Speakers include prominent local Rotarians such as Postmaster Charles F P Greene Seward Price Stanley Bullard Lynn W Wilson and George Walda.

Connécticut Bond Hartford Hartford Rotary Club Charles E. Templeton Charles FP. Greene Seward Price Bridgeport Chamber of Commuerce Stanley Bullard Lynn W.wilson George Walda

Teachers' Council Charter Prepared for City Teachers

Copies of the proposed charter have been sent to city schools for inspection by association members. The council will be made up of representatives from the Principals and Supervisors' Association and the Teachers' Association to consider matters of instruction in the city. The charter will be voted on at the next teachers' meeting.

Teachers’ Council Principals and Supervisors’ Association Teachers’ Organization

Canada Open to Studying St Lawrence Power Canal

In Ottawa Premier King said Canada has not yet signaled desire to enter an agreement with the United States for the proposed St. Lawrence power canal. The matter is under consideration in the House of Commons following a question from the opposition leader.

Otma TV Canada United States St. Lawrence Power Canal King House of Commons

Silk fabrics on sale for 40 inch width at yard

On the second floor Last Call advertises silk fabrics in seven colors. Describes pure silk closely woven with good weight quality. Width specified as 40 inches. Available at a yard.

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