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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1928
Page
15
An old advertisement promotes Multitied Wanul Oil Shampoo claiming it cleanses without alkali damage from ordinary soaps. It touts gentle, glossing lather using a coconut oil base, promising soft manageable hair and long lasting freshness. A four ounce bottle is sold at drug stores.
Wilton February report on Miss A C Wenderoth of Belan Hill who aided Red Cross relief in Vermont flood areas. She described travel by rail and boat, aid to households unable to buy furniture, stock reinforcement for farmers, and disaster rehabilitation efforts. She stressed Red Cross membership renewal and community efforts, including school and youth activities in Wilton.
Distinctive one piece dress pattern closes in surplice style with plaits. Printed silk crepe and wool blends advertised for all around wear in various sizes from 16 to 42 with bust measurements. Order by mail with name, address, size and payment. price 15 cents.
Bridgeport resident Thomas James Weir age 29 of 239 West Avenue, will marry Elizabeth Clay Thomas age 28 of 404 West 152nd Street, New York City, February 25 at the Welsh Presbyterian Church, with Rev. Williams performing the ceremony. Weir is native to South Manchester. Thomas is Welsh born, daughter of John and Mary Vaughan.
Natalie and Harold stroll Black Rock point as a snowstorm wanes. They discuss mood, a bridge game, and the week ahead while contrasting fashion sales at Meires and Bayers, and noting new spring fabrics from Read’s. The chat touches on music, a charity party, and a Kids Day promotion at Bieler Powell’s.
Members of Bridgial Pastors association met in the Sirtfield hall yesterday. Kirby Page editor of World Tomorrow spoke on world peace and a Christian soul order. A committee was formed to arrange Holy Week church services and to cooperate with the Board of Recreation on inter church athletics. The Justindus matter was not discussed.
A Connecticut Society of the Sons of the American Revolution gathering in Waterbury aims to boost membership and establish a new chapter there. Robert F. Bradley and other Board of Managers members will attend with 25 new members to be admitted after a dinner featuring speeches by dignitaries.
Mrs. Carlton H Palmer heads the Association of Junior Leagues of America as the New York Junior League Civic Welfare show opens at the Lue Barbizor hotel on East Sixty Third Street. The event displays civic welfare projects from ninety seven leagues across thirty eight states and Canada under the direction of Junior League members.
Hawthorne lodge No 9 Daughters of Scotia meets at Red Men hall Newfield building at 8 o clock. Clothing box for Pennsylvania mining districts, bring contributions. Rector’s Guild Christ church hosts clam chowder luncheon 12 to 2 Courtland street parish hall, Mrs Ball and Mrs Luther in charge. Guild meeting after luncheon at 8 0 clock. A whist and pinochle tonight at 8 30 in Blessed Sacrament basement under Twelfth District Democratic club. Salvation Army Second corps hosts all everybody’s birthday party tomorrow 1 p m at 161 Clinton avenue with program by officers and scouts Ensign Carlson presiding. Mother's club St Paul’s Episcopal church Kossuth street whist and pinochle this evening 8 20. Ladies of Social Star Whist Club reschedule this week to Thursday 2 40 at Mrs Joan Molden 505 Carroll avenue due to holiday. Queen Esther Temple No 39 Pilgrim Sisters meets Wednesday evening 125 Miln street. Card party for Sunday February 26 at Mrs J Arthur 422 West avenue. Women's Guild People's Presbyterian church weekly meeting this evening, all members invited. Coffee party on Washington’s birthday between 2 and 5 at church parlors Laurel avenue by Women’s Guild. Helping Hand Circle Kings Daughters meets this afternoon 2 30 at Mrs James Robson 218 Elm street Stratcoita.
A Monticello advertisement extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild safe laxative for women and children and even babies. It credits rapid success in medicine and claims millions use it yearly. The copy invites readers to request a free bottle by mailing to Monticello, Himela.
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