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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1921

Page

13

Advent and Baptist churches schedule Sunday services

A church notices page lists Advent Christian at Park Street with 4 services including a 7:20 sermon on What it is to be a Christian. First Baptist at Washington and West avenues features Bible School 1:30, Young People 6:30, and a sermon on Sunday. Calvary, Second, and other congregations across Fairfield area share service times themes, pastor names, and evening lectures.

Advent Christian Park Street Putnam Blanchard Suriay School Loyal Workers Baptist First Baptist Church Washington and West Avenues D. B. MacQueen MacQueen Bond Calvary Baptist Church Bunnell Connecticut Avenue Joan W. Grainger Bible School Second Baptist Church Arctic Assuth H.S. Foster Miner First Church of Christ, Scientist Lafayette Street Main Street Highway Spring Street Noble Avenue James EB. Rees Jr. C. i First Church of Christ Fairfield Claris Edwin Sitcox Jesus Black Rock Pad Gilbert Horace Day D. D T Cowles Richard Leo Swain Sy Gaul Foster Gounod Thomas Swain Dethiere Quartetter Massenet MM Tard Neidlinger People’s Institute Sollee Olivet North Avenue Herbert &. Brown C. E. Sorietic West End Colorado Avenue Sinise R. H. White BM. C. Nichols V.m. GA Courtland St Washington Track Methodist Church Barnum and Noble Age A. F. Campbell Erin Methodist Episcopal Church Remer Street North Sverties C. W. Simpson J. Franklin Ixnott American University Washington D. ci Joy League Topwi Tih Joseph Wichard I Uarper W. Pd Stamford Frichard Povey First Methodist Church Pairfield Avenue Epworth Sodom Hill Country the Friendly Church Summerfield M. B Barpunt Near Central M. D. Olsen Bethany Church Hols AY Wheeler Terras Stratford Ottor People's League Bri Cheistian Union Ang Taorts iSunday School Stafford Wright Stan Hell's Kitchen Chuirch of Christ William and Vernon Sts Scion Henderson International Brewster Bible Landhers

Unity New Thought Center Resumes Services at New Rooms

Unity New Thought Center will resume meetings as soon as new rooms are ready. The building at 711 Security Building remains a hub for services. Look for notices this Saturday in February.

Cemer

Crafts Seeks to Suppress Only the Salacious Films

Dr. Wilbur Crafts head of the National Reform bureau denies advocating movie censorship. He says he aims to force producers to stop showing "salacious" films depicting ladies in baths and boudoir scenes.

Washington Toc Wilbur Crafts Taefarnational Reform Bureau Howeve Ne

Inauguration Day Business to Go on as Usual

Local merchants and manufacturers association urged normal operations on inauguration day. President-elect indicated business should proceed as usual, hoping for smooth activities and minimal disruption. The association conveyed Mr Blarding's remarks to merchants nationwide, recommending open business hours.

Dent-Elect District of Columbia

Cummings Recovers Clear for Murder Trials Return

State's Attorney Cummings returns to Connecticut to find a cleared docket in the criminal superior part. Judge Kellogg's district awaits, with Nott, Donahue, and McGovern cases in focus. Donahue likely to take under a week, McGovern uncertain pending evidence, while Nott awaits Supreme Court guidance expected by May 1.

Cummings Connecticut John PD Ase Sistant State Galen As Kellesy Nott Edward McGovern McGovern Donahue Notth Supreme Court Elwood B. Wade

Bills To Be Considered Next Wednesday By Legislature

Education bills on the agenda include a 3810,000 plan to raise teacher salaries and expand town classifications for state grants. A trolley and bus signaling bill with night indicator limits faces a fight, backed by Senator J H MacDonald and State Motor Vehicle Commissioner Robbins Stoeckel. Fishing license bills, tax collection twice a year, and a Grand Street referendum are also on the committee timetable, with hearings set for Wednesday and Thursday.

Committee On Education Gill J. H. MacDonald New Hayn Robbins DB. Stoeckel Committee On Fish and Game Tsuna Ot Avenue Ma Pienen Grand Street Washington Avenue Sairfield Finance Committee

Food prices decline three percent in January

In January the retail cost of food for the average family fell about three percent from December as reported by the Labor Statistics Bureau. Several items showed drop in price, while items like pork chops and garbage rose. eggs, lard, sugar, potatoes, and flour also varied with reductions noted in onions, peas, and bread.

Janay Ignes

Connecticut Builders Exchange Holds Meeting

New Av en Feb 18 The newly organized Connecticut Builders Exchange incorporated met here today with many builders and contractors present. Organization undertaken at Waterbury weeks ago was completed. Discussion covered the constitution headquarters and main ware rates. President Dr Leonard stated the movement aims to stimulate building and obtain materials at reasonable prices, not an open shop fixed-price plan.

Comnecticut Buildery Exchange Waterbury Leonard

New Hats and Textiles Show Fresh Spring Styles

Fashion notes describe new hats in faille silk and straw braids with upturned brims, offered in yellows reds browns and blues, plus ribbons and beading for crowns. Also advertised are discounted silkoline coverings comfortables and silk mall throws with lambs wool, and changeable taffeta petticoats in spring shades. Prices listed from $3.50 to $22.50.

Extra Size Petticoats in Jersey Silk at $3.95

Listing details several petticoat styles in jersey silk with flounces and color options including black navy Nile green blue mauve and orange mauve and brown priced at 3.95.

Jersey

The Little Fur Choker for early spring

A small fur choker option replaces bulky collars for early spring made from Mink Stone Marten Gray Squirrel Sable Opossum and Moleskin. Special prices list Stone Marten deep fur at 49.50, smaller 37.50, Opossum and Sable 15.00 each, Gray Squirrel 18.50, Mink 27.50. Second floor.

Connery Without Scenery on Desert Rail Journey

A reader notes the anticipated tram or railway route from Oodnadatta to Park Dadwin will offer the dreariest journey imaginable. The vast desert stretch is described as lifeless and uninteresting with little to captivate travelers.

Connery Janine Oodnadatta Park Dadwin

Edward Arnold, longtime stained glass merchant, dies in Brooklyn

Edward Arnold retired stained glass merchant and former head of Arnold and Locke died at his son Edgar's home in Buffalo, aged 68. He was a prominent figure in Brooklyn business circles and part of a family firm. Buffalo buffalo herds have grown 800 percent in 12 years with about 993 animals in the country and over 3,000 herds in Canada.

Greenwich Edward Arnold Brooklyn Arnold and Locke Edgar Canada

Corset Waists for Misses Feature Flexible Support

Corset waists for misses described with front buttons over the shoulders and lace in back. They include very flexible steels for side support. Another waist with a clasp front and heavier boning is less stiff than a corset. Straps may be worn or removed as desired.

New Middy Styles for Girls at Read Company

A catalog of girls middies highlighting several color schemes and trimmings. It showcases white with gold or navy accents, blue collars, white lacing, and emblems. Prices range from $2.00 to $3.00 with sizes 6 to 20 years and a note that colors are guaranteed fast. Second floor department.

D. M. Read Company

Slippers of Satin and Suede for Evening Wear

Black satin with single strap and French heels. charming model with graceful lines. Also available in dark brown satin and brown suede with Louis heels. Prices: $10.00 for satin styles. $12.00 for suede. Tax 20 cents. Main floor.

Louis

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