Marcosson to Speak at Brooklawn Country Club
The Brooklawn Country Club hosts a busy February with social events led by Woman's committee head Mrs. William Webb. Highlights include Isaac F. Marcosson's lecture Adventures in Interviewing, a roast beef dinner, a dinner dance, Valentine bridge luncheon, tea, beefsteak dinner with bowling, a field and stream moving picture, and a Jong/bridge party with prizes donated by local members.
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Brooklawn Country Club
William Webb
Isaac F. Marcosson
Valentine Bridge
Baturady
Dudley Ws. Morris
Meh Jong
F. C. Basoe
George H. Edwards
A. Grippin
Frederick Silliman
Bit of Sweden entertains at Woman's Club show
The Woman's Club vaudeville Saturday night featured "A Bit of Sweden" with Mrs. Judith Landberg Vinther and Miss Elea Swanson. Swedish costumes and songs set the scene for singing, dancing, a pirates song, a shadow ballet, and a samp fire finale with a cast including Miss Ruth Holgren Miss Eben Rasmussen John Swanson and John Sundren.
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Woman's Club
Sweden
Judith Landberg Vinther
Elea Swanson
Larson
Ruth Holgren
Eben Rasmussen
John Swanson
John Sundrean
Community Notices and Social Gatherings Roundup
Mrs. BP L Day leads a fundraiser luncheon at the Universalist X Woman's club tomorrow with Mrs Frank Bishop and Mrs Wizard planning a string of events. The Council Service club of the 7. W. H. A. hosts a dance at the Y W A hall to aid the Council of Jewish Women’s relief work. Mrs Michael Boone visits Worcester. East Africa’s C K Simango and Mrs Simango share work experiences at United church. Prof William Lyon Phelps continues Shakespeare talks at United church with a King's Henry IV discussion and a review of Steal by Walker. The Italian lodge presents The Blind of Sorrento at Fairfield High tonight. Fairfield Post American Legion auxiliary card party moved to Wednesday for hospital soldier relief. S B S club meets at Mrs J Ward’s tomorrow at 2 30. Mrs Mary F Fitzgerald ill with grippe. United church Hospitality committee to meet Friday at Mrs E W Fairchna’s home. Ruth SimmonsonEngagement to George Hartlein announced by Mrs W J Costello.
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Wiliam Lyon Phelps
The
United Church
Henry Iv
Walker
Fairfield
American Legion
Henry
Burr
Fund For Comfort
Soldiers of Allingtown Hospital
S. B S
J Ward
Roosevelt Street
Mary F Fitzgerald
Wollister Avenue
Grippe
The Easiest Way To End Dandruff
A straightforward remedy promises to dissolve dandruff using four ounces of plain ordinary liquid argon applied at night. With nightly applications dandruff supposedly disappears in a few days and itching stops, leaving hair fluffy and glossy.
League to Present PlayThursday Highlighted by Local Talent
The Little Theatre League will stage a series of plays beginning Thursday with further performances Saturday Monday and Wednesday. Dorothy Ogden Wheeler leads as the artist’s wife in Tickless Time with Bronson Davis portraying the sun loving artist and a cast including Margaret Colble H. K. Knight Anna McClure and Rebecca Clifford. Wheeler also contributed to scenery and remodeling of the theatre barn into its current home on West Avenue.
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Little Theatre League
League hears Miss Dunbar at Presbyterian church
The Woman's League of the First Presbyterian Church meets Thursday afternoon at 2:30 in the church parlors. Miss Mary H. Dunbar of the YWCA speaks on Opportunities for World Service. Program includes music and refreshments. The group aids the YMCA auxiliary in dormitory improvements and curtain making. Ladies sew Thursday morning before the meeting. luncheon served.
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Woman's League
First Presbyterian Church
Mary H. Dunbar
YW. C. al
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Seasonal fabrics show popular crepe de chine styles
Indications point to crepe de Chine and canton crepe as the season's favored fabrics. Though not new, these materials are especially suited to the styles anticipated for the coming season.
Black and White Silks With Persian Designs
Black and white silks printed in Persian designs are very smart and more conservative than the brilliantly printed silks, possessing considerable charm.
Agard Engaged To New York Woman
Walter Raymond Agard, Greek instructor at Amherst College, is engaged to Elizabeth Maltby of New York City. He is brother of Clarence St Agard, Bridgeport district manager of the Connecticut Humane Society, and known to Amherst graduates and students. Agard met his fiancée in Wyande after serving in the Hospital Corps and teaching staff at the American College.
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Walter Raymond Agard
Amherst College
Elizabeth Maltby
New York City
Amherst Graduate Receives Year Abroad for Advanced Study
Amherst College alumnus Mr. Agard has been granted a two year leave of absence for advanced study at Oxford College and the University of Paris. He is a graduate of Amherst.
Service Center to Begin New YWCA Classes
The Industrial Service Center on Barnum Avenue announces a second term of classes at the YWCA. The term opens February 1 with a gymnasium party and a campfire event. Special features include a roller skating activity and a detailed program to follow.
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Barnum Avenue
Schedule of Activities and Fashion Notes From Vogue
A list of weekly events includes cooking at 7 30, special basketball instruction for beginners at 8 30, social dancing at 8 o clock Tuesday, roller skating for girls on Wednesday and Friday nights, English followed by gymnasium Thursday, and sewing at 7 80 on Friday. The article also discusses embroidered crepe fabrics popular for spring frocks with self color embroidery and striped or checked patterns. Lace fashion notes highlight lace overblouse and slip-ons to be worn over satin slips, available in natural and dyed tones.
Children of Mary to Present One Act Play at Westport
January 28 entertainment by the Children of Mary of the Church of the Assumption will be held in National Hall to celebrate Lincoln's Birthday. A one act comedy Not On The Program will be performed by a cast from the society. Also notes on postal carrier illness and mail delivery options in town.
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Westport
Children of Mary of the Church of the Assumption
National Hall
Harry Fairfield
State Street
Greeny Farms
Rev Halliday Speaks at United Church
Rev Ernest M Halliday newly appointed secretary of the Congregational Home Missionary society spoke at the United Church on Congregationalism in America He outlined tasks facing the society in the South and among Ellis Island immigrants and noted 46000 new members in the past year.
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Ernest M. Halliday
Congregational Home Missionary Society
United Church Yesters
America
Halliday
Missionary Society
South
Ellis Island
United States
Clearance Sale of Furniture Ends Wednesday Night
The January sale at Read Furniture and Rugs ends Wednesday at six thirty. Mahogany and walnut bedroom sets, four and seven piece groups priced from 225 to 525. Beds, desks, trunks, tables, chairs, and rugs in mahogany and golden oak offered with marked reductions.
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New England
Connecticut
Smart street dress pattern offered in multiple bust sizes
Pattern pattern for a smart street or afternoon dress is available in bust sizes 4, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44 and 46 inches. The 36 inch size requires 4 1/4 yards of 40 inch material with 1/2 yard 32 inch contrasting. The design features a narrow collar, side front plaiting, and a slightly flared sleeve to create graceful lines. A draped side front eye draws the eye downward to slim the silhouette. Satin faced Canton, crepe with satin or serge options are suggested. A pattern will be mailed for 14 cents, and if not received within five days, call Barnum 100.
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Pattern Department
Bridgeport Telegram
Barnum
Tailored Suits Sale Across Size Range Low Prices
A tailored suits sale listing various sizes 36 to 42 with fur trimmed options. Marks show former prices 29.50 37.50 45.00 55.00 75.00 now reduced to 14.75 18.75 22.50 27.50 37.50. Located on the second floor.
Sample Line of Petticoats for sale at one price
A local ad promotes a large assortment of Petticoats in many styles and colors. The line includes Radium Silk Jerseys and Taffetas in black and other colors, advertised as one price at 3.95 with original retail up to 7.50 and extra Jersey Silk sizes available.
Umbrellas for Women Sold in Varied Handle Colors
A varied assortment of umbrellas for women with handles mostly in black, plus a few dark green and brown options. Priced regularly at 10 dollars.
Shopping Bags and Leather Goods Prices Listed
Moire or duvetyn bags in black or brown with extra value at 5.50 to 6.50. Better grade bags at 12.00 now 8.75. Large moire twill bag with rubber lined compartments suitable for mothers or nurses. Located on main floor front in the leather section.
Colonial Furniture Prices Offered in Store Display
A local ad lists drop leaf sewing tables from 20.50 to 29.50, walnut or mahogany smoking stands 4.25 to 13.00, cedar chests 24.00 to 48.00, reed chairs and rockers with cretonne upholstery 13.00 to 20.00, reed and fibre three piece sets 55.50 to 98.00, and a mahogany Morris chair with tapestry or imitation leather 18.00 to 30.00.
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Cretonne
Morris
Remnant Sale of Domestics at Reduced Prices
A third floor remnant sale of domestics offers items one quarter below regular price. Shoppers are invited to browse a range of fabrics towels sheets and textiles at lowered rates during the event.
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Tsaag Marcosson
BP. L. Day
X Woman's Club
Frank Bishop
Wizard Plague
Oridge. A
Council Service Club
Y. W.W. H. A. Hall
Madison Avenue
Council of Jewish Women
Michael Boone
Fairfield Avenue
Lewis Jacobson
Worcester
C. Kamba Simango
East Africa
Myr. Simango
Columbia University
Enrico Caruso
E. W. Fairchna
Clinton Avenue
W. J. Costello
Main Street
Ruth Simmonson
George H. Hartlein
Los Angeles
Dorothy Ogden Wheeler
League
Miss Dunbar
W. R. Agard
New York
Children OF Mary
Tlen
Palm Beach
Wea
Rev. Halliday
Windsor
Hartmann
Oskosh
Jersey
Vwwomen
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