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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1923
Page
8
St John’s Episcopal church hosts a reception this afternoon at 3:30 in the parish house on Fairfield Avenue to welcome 100 plus new families. Officers are elected and reports read. several members assist with greeting, tea service, decorations, and invitations extend to all interested in joining the guild.
Fairfield January 8 Special The Vens Assembly of the First Church of Christ will hold a meeting tomorrow evening Albert E Lavery will address the club on Water The Ladies Aid Society of the Greenfield Hill Congregational church will meet tomorrow Two organizations will install their new officers tomorrow evening The Smith tan BHoCeHi George Smith post American will hold their installation at the club rooms on Reef Road and the Star of Connecticut Shepherds of Tethichem will held their ceremonies in the Red Mens hall on The Post Read an elaborate program has been arranged by the organization for the occasion.
R Rasmussen, field representative of the National Safety Council, addressed the Bridgeport Safety Council executive board and guests at the Algonquin Club dinner. He praised local volunteer safety work, urged a permanent safety staff, and commented on efforts from a city safety survey. The report notes high cost of wax mannequins in Paris window displays being replaced by wooden silhouettes.
A fashion feature highlights a crepe blouse at 150 dollars per yard, listing brocaded chiffon textures and a Costume complete look. Pattern No 1/91 available by mail for 16 cents, with sizes 34 to 44 bust and yardage details.
National and Connecticut DAR leaders attended the Mary Silliman Chapter Day at Holden Memorial Hall despite bad weather. The program featured choral performances, remarks on chapter obligations and immigration guidance, and a reception after the events.
The item roundup lists a special meeting for City Normal school girls class of 1922 at 7 40 in the WCA on Golden Ai street the Badgeport Mothers club gathering at 230 this afternoon at 1217 Lindley street operatic engagements for Marla Caselorth in Lucia tonight in Faston Pa tomorrow in Wilkes-Barre Pa and Saturday in Mount Carmel Pa a whist and lunoble party at American Legion home on Golden Hill street tonight at 830 Sherman of 1748 North avenue left from New York City for Florida for the winter St Vincent hospital holds its regular meeting tonight at the Murset home Hunting street with Mr James Green presiding Sedgwick school Stratford Parent Teacher association meets tomorrow at 3 00 pm Bilnch Rock school PTA meets this afternoon at 280 o clock
The Bridgeport Council of Catholic women will hold its annual meeting and officer elections at the Catholic Community house on Washington Avenue Friday at 8 o'clock. Reports of the year’s work will be given and entertainment will follow the business session. Current officers include Chairman Mrs Simon Crehan, Recording Secretary Catherine McEtro, Financial Secretary Miss Sele Dunneas, and committee members Mrs John Meslroy, Mrs Grover A Lyon, Mrs John J Phean, Mrs Andrew Krause, and Mrs William Po Allen.
Betsy Ross council Sons and Daughters of Liberty will install officers tonight at 181 State Street club rooms. A supper will be served. Officers to be installed include councilor, vice councilor, advocate, guide, corresponding secretary, recording secretary, associate secretary, treasurer, Inside guard, and Outside guard. Representatives from the state to attend the convention in Green Bay are listed.
The Women’s Republican Club of the Third District held its annual meeting at the club on Alfred Street. Mrs Marguerite Reynolds was elected president with Mrs Grave B Dykeman as vice president, Mrs Florence B Griffiths secretary, and Mrs Troussermen Ger treasurer. No committees were appointed and the next meeting is set for February 2.
The Bridgeport Medical Society will host its annual banquet tonight at 8 o clock at the University Club. Dr Frank H Wheeler of New Haven will address members after the banquet. A fund was started at the last meeting to build offices for society officers elected in December.
An old advertisement touts Mulsified Cocoanut Oil Shampoo as superior for scalp health and hair cleanliness. It promises greaseless cleansing, rich lather, and quick drying hair, with claims of reducing dust oil and dandruff while leaving hair bright and easy to manage.
Buchanan County resident Mos H Boots promotes a home hair darkening mix. The mixture uses water, 1 ounce of barum, Barbo Compound, and 1/4 ounce glycerine applied every other day to darken gray hair without greasiness or scalp coloring.
A brief notice states the small lot items, formerly $17.50, are closing out at $9.50 on the second floor.
Display of Hudson Seal and Marmot coats with various lengths and collars. Includes dyed muskrat seals 32 to 45 inches, natural raccoon and marmot skins, plus kimonos and serpentine crepes priced from 195 to 395 dollars. Second floor location noted.
A waned assortment of broken lots and remaining blouses, mostly black, priced at 1.00 on the second floor. Limited stock and clearout driven by a past busy selling season.
A catalog note promotes Serapis fabrics as a lasting investment, claiming the patterns will become antiques after two generations. Sizes 3x5 priced regularly at $55, on sale for $41.25.
Hand drawn brushes with wooden backs and real bristles were offered at 7 50 and 8 00 dollars but priced at 5 50 each in a sale.
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