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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1923
Page
11
Readable fragments show the Sewing Society of Green fled Will Congregational Church meeting in the church parlor at 1:30 tomorrow with a Lenten program and a Valentine tea at four o'clock. Also mentions Southport Congregational Church mid week devotional in the chapel tomorrow at eight.
The ad promotes Mulsified cocoanut oil shampoo as safer for hair than harsh soaps. It claims the product creates rich lather, cleanses scalp, and leaves hair silky and manageable. Available at drug stores, inexpensive, lasts months for a family.
Washington February 13 Secretary Weeks announced a new plan to expedite settlement of war contracts. Colonel J A Hull, former acting Judge Advocate General, will supervise quick settlements for more than 15 000 cases and audit contracts passed by the war claims board. The plan aims to cut delays that would have required five more years to clear the books and favors honest contractors who did not profit from war work.
Washington February 13 The Migratory bird bill to establish public hunting grounds and require federal licenses for hunters was killed in the House 94 to 60 after a bitter fight. The measure had been similar to a Senate version passed recently.
Funeral services for Nelle Hotchkiss widow of Frank D Hotchkiss were conducted at Redfield road home with Rev Richard D Hatch of Southport Trinity Church officiating. Interment followed at Grove Cemetery Naugatuck with Rev John N Lewis of St Johns Waterbury at the grave. Pallbearers included Walter M Redfield H Weir Goldsborough Warren Cowles Harcled Sturges Payson Blanchard of Fairfield and Meredith D Jensen of Newburgh NY.
Falreled February 13 reports a joint meeting of the First Church of Christ and Ecclesiastical society to appoint a committee to search for a new minister hear music committee reports on the chorus choir and discuss parish extension including transporting Grasmere children by bus to Sunday school.
Fairfield officials announce the Town Planning commission will meet at the Town hall tomorrow. Only routing matters are expected to be considered by the board.
The Cornelia Wilder Council 1 Loyal Ladies of the Royal Arcanum held its annual dinner at the Stratfield hotel with about 50 guests and members. Mrs. Minnis Bromley of Springfield, Past Supreme Regent, was guest of honor. Supreme Regent C. B. Hoadley could not attend. Speakers included Senator Frank Wilder, Attorney W. W Bent, Mrs. W. W. Bent, Miss Isabel Gregory, Charles Oviati, and Ernest Sweetman. Floral decorations and music accompanied the evening.
Fairfield Feb 13 Special A meeting of the Parent Teachers association will be held at Sherman school tomorrow afternoon at 3 45 o clock Mrs Marion Bacon will speak on Nutrition Following the regular business session a musical program will be rendered
Mrs. D H McNamara hosted a bridge party in Colorado avenue with guests gifting handkerchiefs to Miss Cletis McNamara whose engagement to Curtis Weidlich was announced. Attendees included Mrs. Mullins Keller De Laney Devitt Kane and others.
Great chiefs of the Improved Order of Red Men and past officers will visit the Wowompon tribe No. 60 tonight at Red Men's wigwam 1188 Main Street. Delegations from nearby lodges are expected. Chiefs include Great Sachem Harry Bailwits Norwalk Great Senior William Fairbanks Naugatuck Great Junior Charles Peck Bridgeport Great Prophet J. W. Philips Torrington Great Keeper of Records William Saunders Waterbury Great Keeper of Wampum Andrew Weisner Meriden. An entertainment and refreshments will follow addresses.
The annual Valentine dance at the Industrial Service center of the Y M C A on Barnum avenue drew a large crowd of all ages. Valentine favors balloon and mardi gras dances highlighted the evening, with a committee including Mrs. T. Ball Mrs. R. Clark Miss Helen Pavlik Miss Helen Elias Miss Anna Casper Miss Mamie Jackson Miss Een Popadick Miss Frances Merhill Miss Mae Trais Miss Laurette Duefrene and Miss Caroline Mae.
Seven candidates were initiated into Harmony lodge No 711 I Q B B in the presence of B rith B rith lodges from the city by Horeb lodge of New Haven, winners of the 1922 district degree contest for District 1 comprising New York States New Bagiana and Canada, in the Liberty building lodge rooms last night with several grand lodge officers in attendance.
The junior class of Miss Mary Mills training school hosted a pig tail party with red hearts and Valentines for the Sentors. Prizes were awarded in costume contests and Miss Molving Haus huser and Miss Dorothy Lowe wore the best outfits. They also plan an informal affair on St Patrick's night at the Seaside club.
Owen Deforest Dewitt a wealthy real estate operator and prominent clubman was acquitted by a county court jury of murder in the second degree for the slaying of J Frank Scrappy O Connor in a drunken brawl at his tator shop in the Sibley block downtown on August 28 last.
Hazel May Watten of Kings and Jesse Deitz of 549 Brooks Street were married last Saturday in Kingston and will live in this city. The Lenien devotion services at St Augustine's church begin tonight at 7:40 with Rev Charles J Mahan of New York speaking on The Divinity of Christ. The Bridgeport Delphian chapter meets tomorrow with Mrs J W Shafer at 28 Atwater Street. Mrs J Giltore reads The Arm of the Vatican in Italy. Ash Wednesday services at St Paul's Episcopal are today at 9:30 a m and 7:30 p m. Twenty two sovereigns have borne the name Alfonso in the Bouisse peninsula.
A noted businessman credits his wife for his success saying she inspired and aided him through life. The ad promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for fatigue and female ailments, claiming it helps 98 of 140 women.
Prunella skirts shown in blue or brown with box plaited fabric and fancy inserted buits of contrasting color. Price listed at 3.95 dollars.
Misses shoes tan or gunmetal with lace style and rubber heels. Sizes 8 1/2 to 11 and 11 4% to 2.95. 95 Shoes for Growing Girls tan lace high cut with round toes and rubber heels, sizes 2 to 4 4%, priced at 2.95.
A special shipment of all wool Scotch tweeds just received in popular mixtures. Width 54 inches. Priced at $159 a yard.
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