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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1920

Page

11

Coast ing Party at Brooklawn Country Club

Informal coasting party at Brooklawn Country Club as Washington Birthday luncheon resumed after a week of snow. Brass notices of holiday visits include Mrs D Fairchild Wheeler and Mrs Joh Field, with mentions of California trips and assorted local residents hosting gatherings and birthday celebrations.

D. Fairchild Wheeler Washington Brooklawn Country T ‘Oluo Memphera Joh Field Brooklawn Park California Oe 7 Wilhelm A. Wintter Maplewood Avenue New York City J. Crosby Beechwood Avenue Stratfeld Irving Daves GC. A. Mortras Willie “Loungoura Mottombs C. FA Netty Williams M. J. Clabin Y. D

Rachmaninoff In Great Concert Sparks Bridgeport Night

A Park Theatre performance featured pianist and composer Rachmaninoff in a varied program. Highlights included Mendelssohn’s Steyptius, Debussy-esque color, and Chopin studies. Encores and selections by Paderewski and Tchaikovsky closed the dramatic, soulful recital.

Beret Rasian Bridgeport M. Steiner & Sons Park Theatre Mann Ita Rainhmaninot Paderewski Tschaikowsky

Lenten Recital Opens With Jepson at United Church

The United Congregation opened its Lenten recital series with Harry B Jepson from Yale performing Widor Fifth Organ Symphony and Bach music. The program included Ballade Intermezzo Barie Chant de Bonheur and Werke by Lemare Arcadell and Rienzi War March. Alvin Brew to follow.

Gudierce Harry B. Jepson University Origt Yale Jonson Lemare Rienzi Wagner Alvin Brew

Washington's Birthday Observed Amid Quiet City

Washington's Birthday observance led to a quiet day in the city as factories, banks, and offices closed. The Hare Mon Lodge hosted a children's event in the afternoon while theaters remained open for entertainment seekers after a subdued morning. Mail carriers delivered on a limited schedule and savings banks extended hours for customers.

Washington Vrs City

Urge Early Coal Orders Linked to Rail Fuel Crisis

An association of Connantt workers sent out notices urging early coal orders to ease fuel shortages. A New Haven railroad management statement declined to specify how much fuel is needed or comment on commitments. The message included names of several individuals connected to the effort.

Hart Ord Gufacuurars’ Association of Connantt Wut New Haven

Conscription Enacted in England on March Thirty First

Fragmentary OCR notes claim conscription to begin in England on March 31 with declarations from Churchill about defense, military expenditure, and global tensions. The garbled text mentions India, Britain, and a cautious eastern world state, implying wartime measures and policies.

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Blames Society Women in Lenten Sermon Analysis

A fragmentary report suggests a speaker blames society for moral decline and luxury in a Lent sermon. The text references upheaval, reconstruction, and moderation, hinting at socialist and Bolshevik themes without clear names or dates.

Mercier

Entertain Children Event Delights Young Guests

A committee led by Mrs Lawrence Winkel arranged a cheerful program for members' children featuring music, dancing by the Tittle folks, and prize awards for Beetha Modcrock and Gertrude Imone. Candy and refreshments were served, and favors were included for the young guests.

Tundrede Ledge O. B Laawrence Winkel- Blotal Beetha Modcrock Gertrude &Imone

Linen and organdy fabrics with assorted linens and dresses

A catalog style listing describes fabric sizes 9x12 8x10 6x9 and imported organdies and voiles. Linen damask and hematitched squares 36 inch options priced from $2.50 to $3.50. The Harem Scarem children’s romper dress features ginghams and chambrays with white collar cuffs and sash.

Bungalow Aprons and Towels on Display in Center Aisle

Displayed on tables in the center aisle of the main floor are bungalow aprons for household tasks priced from 15 to 85 cents and linen Huck-a-Buck towels at 79 cents each. Third Door location.

Vanity Fair Silken Undergarments and Styles

Vanity Fair offers silk undergarments for women, men, and children with reinforced knickers for corsets, durable hemstitched straps, and longer vests. Prices range from $3.50 to $3.98, with glove silk garments in delicate flesh color and a note on suitability for spring party dresses.

Vanity Fair

Nunnany’s Assorted Sticks and Mint Smacks Sale

A vendor offers peppermint sticks 50 cents per box and Mint Smacks at 50 cents per tablespoon, plus salted nuts and dried fruits priced per pound or piece. Also advertised are large floor candles and Outing Flannel Kimonos in dark Persian tones with satin ribbon bindings, marked down from five dollars to two ninety eight on the second floor.

Copenhagen

Electric grills with versatile cooking heats

Electric grills can broil fry stew or toast foods by adjusting pans or trays that accompany each grill. Long ebony handles protect fingers during cooking or lifting. Designed to adapt to three heat levels. Two sizes round priced at 12 dollars and oblong at 11.50 dollars. Basement.

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