Mrs Knapp Discusses History of Textiles Before Art League
Mrs Louise Faxon Knapp spoke at the Art League on Clinton Avenue on the origins and development of textiles. Her talk described brocades velours tapestries and damask from the twelfth century and noted national influences on designs. An exhibit of industrial art and a bridge tourney were planned with luncheon and a later talk on furniture.
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Louise Faxon Knapp
Art League Club
Rooma
Clinton Avenue
United States
Federation of Women's
Eluba
Legion hosts whist pinochle and bridge party night
American Legion members will hold a whist pinochle and bridge party at the Legion home on Golden Hill street tonight at 8 o'clock. Prizes will be awarded. A J Faulkner is in charge. Later in the evening there will be dancing and an intermission.
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American Legion
Legion
Golden Han Street
A. J. Faulkner
Unusual Display of Diamonds at Fairchild’s
Fairchild’s highlights a new collection of diamonds secured at favorable prices. The store touts years of jewelry experience and promises expert advice to help customers select stones, noting small rough stones are discounted while larger sizes rise in finished value.
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Fairchild
G. W. Fairchild and Sons Establishment Ad
G W Fairchild and Sons Inc operating since 1887 at the sign of the chimes 87 Main St 2 P O Arcade Bridgeport Connecticut with address listing and business taglines from an old newspaper notice
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Main St
P.O. Arcade
Bridgeport
Coan
Alkali In Soap Bad For the Hair Advise on using Malsified cocoanut oil shampoo for gentle cleansing
An old advertisement warns that household soaps and available shampoos contain too much alkali which can brittle hair and damage the scalp. It promotes Malsified cocoanut oil shampoo as pure and greaseless, claiming it cleans thoroughly, leaves hair soft and lustrous, and is inexpensive to buy at pharmacies.
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Nuit
Pharma Iy
Fu Manths
Muisitieg
Walrer
Norwalk Girl to Wed New York Doctor Today
Miss Madelina GC Magner of Norwalk will marry Dr. J Frank Wynn of New York City this morning at St Marys church Norwalk The bride is a Latralton Hall Milford graduate and an officer in the Fairfield County Laurelton Alumnae association Dr Wynn is a radiologist at Presbyterian Hospital New York City
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Madelina GC. Magner
James H. Nurser
Norwalk
J. Frank Wynn
New York City
St Maryis Church
Misa Magner
Latralton Hall
Milford
Fairfeld County
Lauralton
NE T girls annual dance at Colonial Hall
Bridgeport and nearby towns were represented at the Bridgeport Plant Council and Southern New England Telephone annual dance at Colonial Hall. Menard's orchestra played for dancing as a long line of committee members led by Ernest Parker organized the event.
Local Society Notes Highlight Community Events
The Ladies' All Society of Memorial Baptist plans a cafeteria supper at six tonight. Engagement announced for Shirley Anna Moscovitz to Benjamin Levin. Service Club meeting postponed due to Junior Seacon. Socials include tea room party by Post Publishing Co. staff, and a whist party by YWCA Auxiliary. Numerous club gatherings, lectures, and anniversaries fill today and tomorrow obliquely across the city, with many hosts and venues named.
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Service Club
Jonathan Godfrey
Quartet Gives Concert of Merit at High School
Four singers performed last night under the Business and Professional Women's club at High School. The program featured solo and quartet numbers including works by Verdi Halevy Sullivan and traditional medleys. The concert showcased Charles Hart James Evie Shaw Wilfred Glenn Grover Tilden with Hart and Glenn delivering solos and the quartet closing with medleys of Southern Irish and Scottish tunes.
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Business and Professional Women's Club
High Schoo
Orsoneus
Marl Byron, Jr
New York City
Suareet
Charles Hart
News James
Evie Shaw
Wilfred Glenn
Grover Tilden
Soles
Hart
Bartlett
Hammond
Tommy Lad
Iby Margotson
Ho' Jolly
Sullivan
Solenne
Verdi
Mr. James
Glenn
Wart
Shaw
Swanos River
Surprise Party For Fred A Bottome At Home
A surprise party was held Saturday night at 4 Hickory Street for Fred A Bottome. Music, dancing and games followed a luncheon. Attendees included Miss Prion, Heinetts, Miss Josephine Hester, Miss Van Name, Miss Natale Oredman, Lew Haven, and many others from the community.
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Honsor
Fred A. Bottome
Hickory Street
Linehson
Prioin
Heinetts
Josephine Hester
Ow ‘Orkelty
Mis van Name
Natale Ored
Man
Lew Haven
Evelyn McDoncough
A. Hayden
Tyan
Eleanor van Heis
Rose White
Florence Gudington
Ann Claire
Charles Hoy
William Jeantius
Earl Tavery
Frelcon
MISS BERNSTEIN WEDS HIRSH AT BRIDE'S HOME
Theresa Tita Bernstein daughter of Mr and Mrs Max Bernstein 624 Norman street became the bride of Hirsch W Stalberg son of Mrs Dora Stalberg of Philadelphia Sunday afternoon at 4 30 o clock at the home of the bride Res Harry Margo Park avenue temple The guests came from Cleveland Ohio Pittsburgh New York City Philadelphia and Poughkeepsie The couple honeymooned in the Peene City New York later there will be a trip to Washington D C The groom a University of Pennsylvania graduate has earned three degrees
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Mias
Theresa Tita Bernstein
Max Bernstein
Norman Street
Hirsch VW
Bits
Dora Stalkers
Philadelphia
Harry Margo
Ley
Pelham Heath Inn
Abe Peene City
Washington
DB. C
Pittsburgh
University of Pennsylvania
Jie
Pyramid Pile Suppositories Advertises Relief
An old advertisement promotes Pyramid Pile Suppositories offering relief for itching bleeding and protruding piles. It claims quick comfort and urges readers to obtain a free trial box by sending name and address to Pyramid Drug Co at 617 Pyramid Eldjy.
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Pyramid Dru Co
Pyramid Eldjy
Hudnut House shows in Bridgeport for cosmetics sale
A Hudnut Company representative will attend the Bridgeport toilet section for several weeks to explain creams and powders. The event offers a wide range of Three Flower and Violet Sec products with prices from 25 cents to 3 dollars per box or jar, with samples available on request.
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Hudnut House
Bridgeport
Hudnut Company
du Barry
Knox Sailors Hats Ready For Spring Styles At $7.50
Knox offers a spring millinery range featuring sailor hats in various crowns, brims, and materials. Models include Senet and Novelty Italian Braids, Fine Japanese Straws, and Liserie with options like high crowned, dome crowned, and bell shapes. Color choices include black brown blue and combos.
Long Bodice Vests For Ve Women With Beading Feature
Fashion note describes vests made of liste with built up shoulders or bodice style tops, finished with French band or regular beading. Vests are unusually long in body with sizes 34 to 38 and 40 to 44 offered. Price listed as 59 cts. Maln ficor.
Shannon Four Quartet Delights High School Audience
Well known quartet with a wide repertoire performed at the high school last evening. Any pieces they rendered are reproduced on Pathe records and available for listening at the Read basement store.
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Pathe Records
Pathe Records Spotlight at Read Basement Store
A listing from the Read basement store details Pathe records including Lewis James and Elliott Shaw duets with orchestra. Selections mention Moonlight in Mandalay and Gypsy Love Song among others, with tenor and baritone performances and marches like On the Trail to Santa Fe and Plantation Lullaby.
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Lewis James
Elliott Shaw
Orch
Mandalay
Shannon
Swanee River
Santa Fe
Come Where
Wool plaid skirts for girls eight to fourteen
All wool fabrics in bright or subdued plaids. Fine box pleated skirts feature wide pelts a vest piece across front and shoulder straps with nickel buckles. To be worn with white or colored quintpes priced at 4.95. Tunis Store Second floor.
Jewelry Counter Ad Offers Amber Beads and Jet Chains
An old catalog entry lists imitation amber crystal beads, graduated length for $1.00, long jet chains at $1.00, black ribbon Santoirs with jade pendants decorated with rhinestones for $1.00, assorted earrings, jet jade green or pearl also $1.00, girdles in multiple colors with nickel trimming from $1.00 to $2.50, and very elaborate girdles at $3.50. Located at the Jewelry Counter on the Main floor front.
Venise Laces Spring Patterns Lead The Style
Spring fashion features white or cream tint collars with edgings and nine inch bandings for making vestees. The matching edging on the banding pairs with lace trims on the cloth dress, signaling this season’s top trend.
Indispensable Tweeds For Hiking Or Golfing Attire
Description of mixed tweeds designed for outdoor use with a three button cuff at the knee and four button fly, featuring pockets and reinforced wear areas. Suggested to be worn with a woolen sweater or a separate jacket for practical outdoor comfort.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lipton Tea
G. W. Fairchild and Sons, Inc
New York
NE. T
Colonial Hall
Ladies’ All Society of the Memorial Baptist Church
David Mostovicz
Howard Avenue
daucEhhes
Shirley Anna Moscovitz
T O Beniamin Levin
Nathan Levin
Clarence Street
John Hhiddy
Hough Avenue
Homestead
The
Post Publishing Co
Harry Walsh
Worth Street
Michael Clabby
Ladies’ Guild
Calvary ‘Episcopal Church
Mainland Summit Streets
Sewing Society of the Ladies of the
Minnie Mott
Central Avenue
Sue Young Jude
Kenneth Fagan
Riverside Drive
H. J. Larsen
Nelson
Frank Fagan
Washington Avenue
Fidelity Sewing Circle
Charles Sinmony
Butler Avenu
Charles Avery
Fairfield
Mildred Savitt
Olive Mors
Edna ‘Neilson
Margaret Harrigan
Anna Hearne
Helen Supple
Merwin Brown
Thomas McGovern
Kirk
Henr Shannot
Earnest Braun
Park Avenue
Park Avenue Temple
Richard Upsel
FH. Rants
J. J.kenfield
Tes. Sapperstein
Loveman
HA. Goldstein
J. sRirnbaum
Ts. Sigmund Loewith
H.W. Walder
J. Susman
A. Zimmermi
Morris Goodwin
J. Schuthouse
A. Ziermeaman
Ennice Avery
College Club
Stratfield Hotel
Robert ¥. Bradley
Chalmers Avenue
Aigma Tota Phi Club
St. Pauls Eniseppri
Iara
Beach Street
Adana E. Ford
Albany
Wisling
MerWwe
Miss Bernstein
Hirsh
W. Stalberg
Che D I
Read Co
Fiaza
Chrysis
Elaine
Knox Sailors
Liserie
Shannon Four
All Pathe Records
Pathe
Read Basement
Che DM
Mander
Baby Shop
Baby Wants
Eedleworks
JADE
Tunis
Rose Shop
State ST
Elizabeth “Fenner
Orden
Wat
Bank
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