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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1924
Page
15
Advertorial claims made for Bowles Red Pepper Rub, a concentrated heat salve said to quickly ease rheumatism pains. It promises instant warmth that penetrates the affected area, improves blood circulation, and relieves limb pain neuritis backache neck and sore muscles, urging readers to buy genuine Bowles with the Rowles name.
A nostalgic home remedy claims sage tea with sulfur can darken gray or faded hair. Instructions suggest testing on a strand, applying with a sponge, and repeatedly using the mixture to achieve a glossy, more youthful look.
A program of great interest was presented yesterday afternoon at the home of Miss Jonnie and Miss Jessie Hawley 118 Washington Avenue. Members of the Wednesday Afternoon Musical club performed vocal instrumental solos and duets featuring Miss Presale Libby Miss May Cassery Mrs Frederick Fish Mrs Grace Lake Mrs Susan Hawley Davis Miss Florence Umstatter Mrs Dwight Tali Miss Adeline Grabber Miss Ingeborg Svendsen Tune Mrs Lydia Meyer Hellman Miss Allen Miss Milzabeth Harriet Spinning Miss Catherine Russell and Milas Jennie Margaret Hawer.
The Algonquin club will host its annual Washington's birthday dinner dance for members and families on Friday February 22 with a more lavish program. Belgian soprano Madama Mathilda Verba and several New York professionals will perform between dance numbers, and Harry Armstrong composer of Sweet Adeline leads the musical program for over 150 couples planned by the entertainment committee.
The Girls Friendly Society of St Pauls Episcopal Church hosts a Valentine dance in the parish house this evening at o'clock with dancing to follow. A one-act farce titled The Paper Wedding will be staged by St Pauls dramatic club led by Mrs Joseph L Peabody, featuring Miss Margaret Spailes Miss Edythe Brooks Miss Eva Atamonson Mrs Edward McManus Miss Lorraine Phillipa and Arthur Runde.
Mr and Mrs W H Percy of 1417 Fairfield avenue marked their thirteenth wedding anniversary with a party at home. Music and dancing followed by a buffet lunch. Guests included Mr and Mrs F Torson Mr and Mrs John Griffith Mr and Mrs George Selmer Mrs and Mrs James McLaughlin Mrs Morris Mr and Mrs Peacock of Yonkers Mrs T Oldershaw Mr and Mrs A Connore and Dr E G Vryontis.
The Twelfth District Republican club bazaar features Grace Jepson in recitations John Loxon Katherine Burns and Frank Money in song and dance numbers. Opened Monday night the event runs through the week with booths, dancing and vaudeville programs each night.
A reader testimonial extols Petersons Ointment for piles and other skin ailments. The letter claims long term relief after trying various remedies, noting cures after using multiple boxes. It urges readers to consult druggists and advertise the product.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Fusco announce the birth of a daughter Isabel at Bridgeport Hospital. Mrs Fusco formerly Miss Misa Alice Cuddy. Local clubs, church groups, and social events list meetings, dinners, dances, card parties, and guest speakers at various addresses including Broad Street, Park Avenue, and the Black Rock and Trinity parishes. A new son was born to Mr and Mrs Abel Rabinowitz. Mrs Frances Blegal was formerly of Brooklyn. Mr Rabinowitz manages Main Silk.
Dress rehearsal of the mad merry farce March Hares hosted by the Little Theatre League. Julia Farnum directs with Misa Hazel McLean and Misa Rebecca Clifford in key roles. reservations by Misa Chary Smith at Barnum 2380, Friday and Saturday evenings.
Birth notices list many families with addresses and dates for newborns across February. Names include Jisroid Hadbitton, Lillian Hadbitton, Louis Theodos, Mary Theodos, and many others, detailing sons and daughters born from Feb 1 to Feb 10 at varied streets and avenues.
A compact piece urging parents to curb children’s lies and petty theft. It argues honesty must be taught with tact and patience, warning that theft begins in small acts and expands with time. It urges consistent guidance, fair consequences, and modeling truthful behavior.
A Washington's Birthday program by Mas Paula Spoettle pupils is set for Friday at Holden Memorial Hall. Miss Florence Green Plano, Miss Hose Feren, Miss Florence Cooper, and Miss Dorothy Wheeler will perform on banjo mandolin violin. Proceeds aid training for talented poor children. Ushers include Miss Marion Beel Miss Marjorie Birnbaum Miss Isabel Irving and Miss Anna Temple. An overture by Miss Green opens a pageant Flags of Many Lands with country costumes. Intermission reader Miss Marion Beck. Numerous dances by Spoettle pupils of all ages.
Mithra lodge No. 8 Knights of Phything will mark the 65th founding anniversary next Tuesday evening in the new chat room of the organization at 120 Main Street. A committee led by Percy Locke Claude Palmberg and Marcus Dalton has arranged a special entertainment program.
Thaws frozen drain and waste pipes quickly using TINK to clear clogs and prevent obstructions when applied promptly. Low cost and available at hardware and plumbing suppliers or drug dealers.
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