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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1923

Page

9

Club Members Present Circus Show Saturday Night

Members of the Business and Professional Woman's club plan a Saturday night circus with a full program from 8 to 9 o'clock followed by dancing for men. A grand parade at 8:15 will feature a band, trained animals, and Hawaiian dancers with Frances B. Coggawell as trainer. Mrs ve C Hodgkins and Miss Elizabeth Adams direct, Miss Louise Hudson handles music, and Mrs H E Davis leads a seafood supper in the tea room from 5 to 7. Reserve by calling Noble 1456 before Saturday noon.

Frances B. Coggawell Ve C. Hodgkins Elizabeth Adams Louise Hudson HE. D. Davis Noble

Fairfield Firemen Benefit Dance and Basketball Game

Fairfield Firemen No 1 announce a benefit dance and basketball game at Sherman Hall on Thursday. Also mentioned is the Danbury Red Men bowling team and Curran's Aces beating Anderson's Sneakers 10 to ?. The brief notes the up-staters as a fast team and references local events in Fairfield.

Fairfield Firemen of Fairfield Co Sherman Hall Unquows Tribe of Red Men Danbury Red Men Curran Aces Anderson Snecals

Sasqua Council No 4 D of P to Meet in Red Mens Hall

Fairfield special report notes Sasqua Council No 4 D of P will hold a meeting at Red Mens hall post Reid tomorrow night after the business session a luncheon will be served.

Fairfield Sasqua Council No Red Mens’ Hall Post Reid

Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound praised by users

In Minneapolis and Chicago testimonials a Mrs J J Bigber and Mrs W E Shaw credit Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with easing long standing pain and backache. They claim relief from female weakness and improved health after taking the remedy.

Minneapolis Minn Lydia E. Pinkham J. J. Bigber 18Th Ave S South W. E. Shaw Walnut Street Chicago Illinois Lydia EF Pinkham

Fashion's Forecast Dress Pattern Ad

A Bridgeport Telegram pattern notice promises a versatile dress pattern for bust sizes 36 through 46 inches. It highlights usage with 2 1/2 yards of 36 inch material, optional long or short sleeves, deep or high necklines, and a wash material friendly design. Mailing cost is 15 cents with a five day delivery assurance via Barnum 6100.

Pattern Department Bridgeport Telegram Barnum 6100

Personal notices and club events occupy the week

Mrs Louis Sknopf and daughter plan a Atlantic City trip. Catholic Daughters meet at 224 Washington Ave to form a Junior Court for ages 12 to 18 with state regent Mrs Jennie McNamara speaking. Twelfth District Republican Women host a whist and pinochle at Union Ave club house at 2 20 pm. Prof Lyon Phelps speaks on Julius Caesar at United church in Lenten program. Dr William Day leads devotional at Young Women's Guild at 934 Laurel Ave tomorrow. St Luke's church building fund whist and pinochle at Lenox Mall Lee Ave tonight at 8 18.

Catholic Daughiers of America Washington Avenue Jennie McNamara Order Margaret M. Dorsey Twelfth District Republican Woman's Club Union Avenue United Church Witam ‘Lyon Phelps Julius Caesar Lincoln Nathaniel W. Stevenson William Horace Day Young Women's Guild of the United Church William C. Bristol Laurel Avenue St. Luke’s Church Lenox Mall Lee Avenue

Ten Months Cruise to World Wildernesses Planned

London reports a 2000 ton schooner slated for a ten month voyage of adventure and research. About 50 passengers will sail, with commander J Blair Resh in charge and a crew of around 70. The expedition, led by the Scientific Expeditionary Research Association, will travel from London to Canary Islands, Galapagos, Panama Isthmus, Easter Island, and other tropical islands before returning via the Panama Canal.

London Thames Cook Resolution Haive J. Blair S. H

White elephants lose famed mystique in Siam culture

White elephants are not truly white and no longer held in reverence by Siamese people. They are lighter colored, may have a few white hairs, and now live ordinary workaday lives in Bangkok. They are housed in normal stables and fed hay leaves and bamboo.

Siam Bangkok Venturieg Cotae

Unidentified Man Found Under Porch on Harral Avenue

A man was found dazed under a porch at 655 Harral Avenue with facial injuries and a missing watch. Police suspect assault and robbery. He was taken to Hillside home for treatment and could not give his name or address.

Harral Avenue Hillside Home

Fashion forecast for 1865 skirts and blouses return

Paris reports a Spring fashion revival with 1865 silhouettes. Waistlines rise but stop short of Directoire height while blouses feature large stiff orange collars. Evening gowns become luxurious with rare laces and embroideries. Veils return light and long, hats revert to bell shapes, and wavy silk wigs plus tortoise-shell combs dominate. Glacy Kid footwear remains popular.

Paris Universal Service Duchess of Marlborough

Zaraty Is Fined 585 With Costs in Westport Court

Fairfield February 18 A fine of 85 dollars plus costs was imposed on John Zaraty Norwalk at Westport Town Court after he faced charges of motor law violations in connection with an accident involving Mrs H R Elwood. He was fined 50 dollars for evading responsibility and 35 dollars for reckless driving with an appeal noted and bonds set at 1000 dollars. Zaraty contends another car struck Mrs Elwood and that he was ten feet behind the other vehicle.

Fairfield John Zaraty Norwalk Westport Zaraty H. R. Elwood Elwood Yaraty Olwood

Pueblo Indians Holy Fire and Quetzalcoatl Lore

The piece describes the Pueblo holy fire as central to native religious life and recounts the Aztec belief in Quetzalcoatl’s return. It notes world abundance during his advent, the boat of rattlesnake skins, and Spaniards mistaking early visitors for deities from the god of air.

Quetzalcoatl Mexico

Oversleeping After Track Repair Alarm Echoes Fate

An elderly man named George Fick routinely woke at 6 am due to a loose joint in a streetcar track before it was repaired. After the rail was replaced, he again overslept on two consecutive mornings. The item then shifts to a note on parasol styles detailing fashionable natural pongée parasols with navy blue or red silk borders and occasional floral or Chinese figure decorations.

Pomaetlov Onio George Fick George

Noted harpist featured at United Church musicale

Miss Anna Welch of New York, a skilled harpist, to play at the first Lenten musicale this afternoon at 4 o'clock. She will assist organist Roger Deming of the Second Christian Science church in a program including Harp and Organ pieces by Dvorak Saint Saens Debussy and others.

Anna Welch New York United Church Miss Welch Roger Deming Second Christian Science Church Prelde Tristan Tsolde Wagner Ald New World Symphony Dvorak Flasselmans Sheherazade Bkinmsk-Korsa Saint Saens Demarest DeBussy Guilmant

Federation of Parent Teachers 10 Meet Tonight

Miss Mary Allen known as Sunshine Mary will speak at the Moderation of Parent-Teacher associations meeting at the Business and Professional Women’s Club in the Liberty building. A 30 year New York City Charities veteran, she will discuss welfare island outreach and child welfare work, introduced by Mrs E C Littlefeld of New Haven, president of the State Congress of Mothers. Vocal soloist Mrs Judith Sandberg Flather will perform.

Mary Allen Business and Professional Woman's Club Liberty Building Miss Allen Sunshine Mary Welfare Island Blackwell's Island Department of Charities New York City Allen Imra E. C Littlefeld New Haven State Congress of Mothers Judith Sandberg Flather

Training Classes for Scouts Begin Tonight

The Girl's Scout Ocier's training class, led by regional director Miss Alice Sandiford, opens tonight. First and second lieutenants’ class starts at 7, for girls over 16. captains’ class for 21 or older. Sessions run 2:30 PM and 7 PM daily, except Monday 8 PM. ATL groups meet at the Girl's club, 715 Main Street. Applications to Miss Margaret Griffith, Mrs. C. Nathaniel Worthen, or Mrs. Howard Simpson.

Ocier Alice Sandiford ATL Girl’s Club Main Street Margaret Griffith C. Nathaniel Worthen Howard Simpson

Paint and Clay Club to Hold Exhibition

The New Haven Paint and Clay Club announces its twenty third annual exhibition open to the public from March 18 to April. Original works in oil, watercolor, miniature painting, and sculpture not previously shown in New Haven will be featured. Entries must be on regular entry cards by March 1 and filed by March 9. The Twenty Second Annual Convention of the Ladies of America will be held at Hotel Pare February 27 with a morning session at 11 o'clock for elections and business, presided by President Mrs Frances Harrison Corbin. Luncheon at 1 pm, afternoon session at 2 pm, hostesses Mrs Thomas H Newcomb and Mrs Herbert Smith.

New Haven Riots of America Hotel Pare Memiere Frances Harrison Corbin Thomas H. Newcomb Herbert Smith

Connecticut Daughters of Founders to hold annual meeting

The Connecticut chapter of the Daughters of Founders and Patriots will convene its annual meeting to review activities, elect officers, and discuss upcoming community projects. Members are urged to confirm attendance and bring reports on local charitable efforts.

Connecticut the Daughters of Founders and Pat

Southport Current Events Club Meets Tomorrow

Pairfield February 16 Special The regular business meeting of the Southport Current Events club will be held tomorrow afternoon at Wakeman Memorial building. Mrs B S Winchester will speak. The final lecture of Miss Eunice Ajtery of Springfield Mass will be held in two weeks.

Pairfield Southport Current Events Club Wakeman Memorial Building Winchester Eunice Ajtery Springfield Mass

Loyalty Lodge to Confer Degree Tonight

Loyalty Lodge No 68 O C F will hold a regular meeting at 164 State Street tonight where the second degree will be conferred on a class of candidates. Building Corporation reports on activities for the building fund will be submitted and plans for a Casino banquet and West End business boost are outlined. Officers named for 1923 include Samuel Breiner president Ernest Horn vice president John J Cohen recording secretary Stephen Poth financial secretary Herman Grossman treasurer Michael Roth trustee. Beaded gowns and gowns with pearl or wooden bead designs remain stylish.

Loyalty Lodge State Street Building Corporation Building Fund Samuel Breiner Ernest Horn John J. Cohen Stephen Poth Herman Grossman Michael Roth

Hungarian Business Men Reorganize in Club Rooms

More than 75 members of the Hungarian Business Men's association attended a reorganization meeting in the club rooms at 246 Pine. The gathering outlined new leadership and upcoming activities for the group.

Hungarian Business Men's Association

Linen Frocks and Summer Embroidered Linens

Linens for the coming summer are frequently embroidered heavily in self or in contrasting colors, or printed with Persian or Paisley designs.

Bargain cloth and dress goods sale on fourth floor

A sale advertises colored Messaline Satins at 169 per yard and natural colored Pongee at 139 per yard. Fabrics are 35 and 33 inches wide respectively with prices halved from regular. Children's underwear in sizes 4 to 14 years features white muslin with elastic tops.

Navy

Branford Man Found Shot to Death in Barn

Branford, Feb 18. The body of Orrin Hubert Scranton, age unknown, was found late today in a barn near his home with a bullet through the head. Medical Examiner Arthur McQueen believes Scranton shot himself. His wife died about a year ago and neighbors report he had been moody since.

Branford Orrin Hubert Scranton Arthur McQueen Scranton

Father John's Medicine Boosts Resistance Amid Cold Season

Health advisory notes fatigue weakens resistance to influenza germs and colds. It recommends lumond such as Father John's Medicine as a pure nourishment, alcohol free, scientifically prepared, with over sixty seven years of success, to rebuild tissue and restore energy for daily work.

Fancy Ribbons on Sale for Wrist and Hat Trimmings

Ribbon widths two and three inches offered for wrist watch bands neck bows and hat decorations on sale Monday at ten cents main floor trout store location referenced.

Turkish Towels Offer Assorted Colored Border Sets

Twenty five dozen striped towels with color edged borders in pink blue gold and lavender. High quality large size offered at a strong value versus a regular price of 125 dollars. Located on the third floor.

Damask Fabric Colors and Sizes In Market Sale Note

Imported damask in blue rose lavender and green with soft finish and pleasing patterns. Size 45 inches square. Price sold at 3.25 dollars and 1.75 dollars for third fluor.

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Fairfield Firemen Hills W.h.hill Company Detroit Aoe Cadillac Louis Sknopf John Sigovitch Noble Avenue Atlantic City World Wildernesses Federation OF Parent Teachers Paint and Clay Club Che Gray Jersey Petticoats
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