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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1923
Page
9
John Keogh of the Bank s Re court left yesterday for Masonville Fig for a 19 day stay. Reduced hearings in bankruptcy will be held in abeyance until his return.
Burlington Iowa woman Ralph Gail writes that Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound eased her monthly periods which previously lasted two weeks and caused crying and blues. She reports improved mood and weight gain after use and urges others to try the tonic for irregularities nervous symptoms headaches and melancholy to strengthen the system.
Angelo Patri renowned author and expert on youth will discuss Some Aspects of China Growth at Bridgeport High School Monday night under Beardsley School Merent-Teacher Association auspices. Patri, CCC graduate and long-time Telegram contributor, will be introduced by a committee including Jeremiah Holmes and Angus P Thorns among others.
A surprise miscellaneous shower was given by Miss Edith Ayrea for Miss Bertha Salesky soon to be bride of Albert Dubret of Botsford. Red and white decorations and Valentine favors. Music, games, and a buffet luncheon followed with many named guests present.
Metropolitan Opera coloratura soprano Miss Cora Chase of Haverhill announces engagement to Samuel T. Williamson, Washington correspondent for the New York Times. She debuted with the Met in 1921 as Gilda and plans to continue her career after marriage. Williamson, Harvard graduate, served as Times correspondent in Smyrna during the Greek-Turkish conflict and earned a wartime officer’s commendation.
The Bridgeport domestic news item lists several social events and notices. The Bridgeport Mothers club to host card party at 2:30 Friday in the Liberty building, Mrs A J Barnard to be hostess. A son born to Mr and Mrs Anthony Deorie at their 751 Noble Ave home. Also mentions birthdays, engagements, a May Hall kindergarten colonial drill, and church suppers and meetings across local churches and clubs with various hosts and locations.
Miss Toutse C. Spence R N of Hartford was elected superintendent of the Visiting Nurse Association to replace Miss Janet Ottley who resigned to marry Peter M. Davey in spring. Spence, a Manchester New Hampshire high school graduate, Cambridge Hospital trained nurse, and public health graduate, will assume duties around March 22 after prior advisory work with the State Department of Health in Hartford.
Superintendent Werbert J. Hanson of the State Trade School invites members of the State Society of Master Painters and Decorators at the Stratfield hotel convention to inspect the Bridgeport school's Painting and Decorating department. The Bridgeport department is the sole trade school program of its kind in Connecticut.
A roast beef supper will be served at King's Highway church tomorrow night at 6 30. Mrs J B Dalton is general chairman. A musical program will follow with Miss Gwendolyn Weso violinist Miss Evelyn Northey soprano Miss Edith Norbeck choir alto and Miss Grace Laing soprano. Two pupils of Miss Grace Dalrymple Clarke will read. Miss Florence Hall and Miss Anna Laing will accompany selections.
Mrs Mabel L Goodman a longtime welfare leader is relocated from the Catholic Community House on Washington avenue to become executive secretary at the New Haven home, with work to begin around March 1. She previously headed the Charities social service department. Women of the church are invited to join.
An advertisement lists Egyptian figured silk at 12 dollars per shipover and lingerie section on the second floor offering tall large items for long stemmed flowers at 10 dollars. Eight patterns described as brilliant and effective, suitable as presents with main floor items priced at 5 dollars each.
A pattern for a draped dress offers three sizes with bust measures 28 to 42 inches and ages 14 to 16 for small, 36 for medium, and 40 to 42 for large. Materials ideal are Crepe de Chine, satin, or cotton crepe. patterns cost 15 cents and are mailed from Bridgeport Telegram. If patterns are late, contact pattern department at 6100.
Pattern textiles list shows dotted mesh veils with brown on sand orchid on purple jade on taupe and rose on taupe. Priced at 75 cents per yard. Describes Jade on rose on taupe Brown on sand Sand on brown and Black on white.
Basement listing offers ten inch double disc Puritan Records featuring ten titles such as Dawn by the Old Apple Tree Way Down Yonder in New Orleans Open Your Arms My Albany Crinoline Days One Night in June Lost A Wonderful Girl Red Moon You Tell Her I Stutter In the Gloaming and Killarney all framed as fine dance selections priced at 49 cents each.
A local shoe store promotes I. Miller & Son black and brown kid oxfords and two-strap pumps priced at 11.00. Available widths AAA to O and sizes up to 10 on the main floor. The copy touts comfort and style from a month of wear.
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