German social worker to lecture at Schwaben Hall tonight
Mies Frieda M Burkle a social worker recently back from Germany will lecture tonight at Schwaben Hall on French Street. Germans plan a $2500 relief drive for the poor in their homeland. The talk opens a series ahead of the drive and covers Central European economic and political conditions. Burklea spent two years with the German American Red Cross, visiting over 160 cities and towns in Germany and Austria.
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Mies Frieda
M Burkle
Germany
Schwaben Hall
French Street
Miss Burklea
Austria
Central
Europe
Federation Meeting In Women's Club Tonight
Gi Watson, president of the West Haven Parent Leader Association, will speak at an open Federation of Parent andender associations meeting tonight in the Business and Professional Women's Club Library building. Watson is affiliated with major New Haven and West Haven groups and has three years of service on the Republican State Central committee for the 14th Senatorial district, plus membership on the West Haven Republican Town committee legislative committee.
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Gi Watson
West Haven
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Federation of
Parentender Associations
Business & Professional Women's Club
Say
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Watson
New Haven
Republican State Central Committee
Merchants Seek Change to 24 Hour Parking Law
A petition signed by 100 merchants circulates to amend the Traffic ordinance 24 hour enforcement. Until the Common Council acts, police will continue enforcement as currently practiced.
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Common Council
Alderman Hogan's Field Purchase Spawns Council Clash
A heated meeting of the Common Council may hinge on approval of the purchase of Alderman Hogan's Soldiers' Field over the mayor's veto. If approved, a contest may be expected tonight as the aldermen face off with the mayor.
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Common Council
Hogan
Miss Geilis Honored at Champ's Farm Dinner Dance
Miss Mary Geilis of Kossuth street was guest of honor at a dinner party and dance at Champ's Farm Saturday night hosted by Post Publishing company members. She departs soon for an extended Maine and New Hampshire trip as the long table featured pink carnations and pink favors. Howard Comstock praised her faithfulness as Miss Geilis presented a travel bag.
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Mary Geilis
Kossuth Street
Champ's Farm
Post Publishing Company
Gei-lis Ia
Maine
New Kampshire
Howard Comstock
Gellis
Vassar Alumnae Plan Food Sale and Bridge Event
Vassar alumnae will host a food sale and bridge at Brooklawn Country Club this afternoon to benefit Bridgeport's Salary Endowment fund. Helen Wheeler serves as general chairman with Ellen Wheeler heading the food sale and tea committees. other organizers include Mrs. M A O Stillman treasurer and Mrs. Horace Strong among assistants.
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Bridgeport
Vasser College
Brooklawn Country Club
Helen Wheeler
M. A. O. Stillman
Ellen Wheeler
Horace Strong
Horace Strong, Mrs. Eb, W. Carpenter, and Mrs. T. B. Blaisdell
Luoien T. Warner
Robert Bradley
Henry Leroy Lewis
Danbury Citizens Appoint 25 Member School Facilities Committee
In Danbury on January 14 a 25 member committee, appointed by Judge John R. Booth, met to study school facilities and plan a $500,000 addition to the high school. They formed a five member subcommittee to draft procedure and report by the next meeting on January 16. A referendum to fund the high school expansion failed previously by nearly ten to one, but officials say a new addition is needed to relieve congestion.
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Danbury
John R. Booth
Prof Phelps To Begin Second Lecture Course
Prof William Lyon Phelps will continue the second part of his lecture course at United church in the afternoon. The subject will be Romeo and Juliet. During Lent lectures move to Wednesdays due to organ recitals directed by Mrs Emeth Beardsley, organist.
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William Lyon Phelps
The
United Church
Emeth Beardasley
Patterns and kidney health notes from Bridgeport Telegram
An odds and ends item advertises pattern No 1619 for a dainty young girl undergarment costing about 25 cents with transfer pattern No 622 and ordering details. A kidney trouble health anecdote praises Foley Kidney Pills for quick relief, noting dissatisfaction with lingering lameness and urging prompt treatment.
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Lyttly Polk
Pattern Department
Bridgeport Telegram
Barnum 6100
South Barre
Vermont
Foley
Leverly Drug Stores
January Bed Furniture Sale Continues On Lower Prices
January sale continues with wood beds in odd sizes at reduced prices. Iron bed springs in multiple sizes cut to $4.50 to $7.50 each, previously $9 to $15. Pure South American hair mattresses, box springs, silk floss and felt mattresses offered at lower prices. Fourth floor.
Table Lamps In January Sale Attracts Shoppers
Five lamps with large pottery bases and silk shades are featured along with three lamps in varied base colors. Prices range from regular 60.00 down to sale prices around 19.20. Hand painted glass shade lamps and boudoir lamps show discounted pricing through the sale.
Bargain sale offers wall fabrics and pumps at low prices
A clearance ad lists Quaker Filet Nets in ivory and ecru with lace edges at down to $4.00. Pumps, patent leather, beige back, military heels, were $10.00 now $3.85. Stocked by size and style across AA to 8, total seventy five pairs, on the main floor.
Evening gown fabrics on sale available for sleeves and panels
Flouncings for sleeves and panels and evening dresses offered at reduced prices. Metal embroidered flouncings drop from 5.00 to 3.50, net flouncings fall from 1.50 to 1.00, nets 40 inches down from 1.50 to 1.00 and 2.00 to 1.50, and 3.50 to 2.00.
Man O War White Lonsdale Jean Fashion Highlight
A well made slendered down under the arms model with cuffed bottom that stays without pins. Praised as one of the best fitting models shown. Sizes 8 to 20 years. Popular for graduation dresses among girls.
Gas Saving Week Demonstration At Local Fuel Store
Fuel Administration Week A gas demonstration will be held this week in a basement furnishing store. The event explains economical gas use and benefits of gas ranges and heaters. Vulcan ranges shown, including a Smooth Top model allowing two burners to heat the full top. Sale prices listed on 2, 3, and 4 burner ranges plus cabinet ranges, water heaters, and Ray-Glow heaters with discounts. Copper Reflector style offered at reduced price.
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