Engagement announced for Mildred Donnelly and J William Hope
Mr and Mrs Thomas F P Donnelly of 266 Maplewood Avenue hosted a Bridge party for guest Miss Balbina Crowley of Paterson N J where their daughter Mildred Catherine Donnelly and J William Hope of Fairfield were formally engaged. Hope is a 1913 high school and University of Pennsylvania graduate now in accounting in the city. Attendees included several local women and Mrs Eugene M Hope and Mrs Fred Carlson among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas FP. Donnelly
Maplewood Avenue
Balbina RB. Crowley
Paterson
N. J
Mildred Catherine Donnelly
J. William Hope
Fairfield
Donnelly
Hope
University of Pennsylvania
Balbina Crowley
Catherine Mackay
Anna Callahan
Katherine Lamadthia
Janetta Henry
Evelyn Maher
Aliss Amy Cooper
Helen Beach
Arline la Hait
Rosanna la Breque
Mary Bannon
Aliss Marion Colgan
Evelyn Hedberg
Veronica Donnelly
Yrane Derrick
Eugene M. Hope
Fred Carlson
Raymond Flicker
Michael Carroll
Gertrude de Fault
Fairfield Church To Name Pastor Tomorrow
Fairfield January 30 Special committee from the First Church of Christ will report on Rev CG BE Silcox’s resignation. Silcox plans to leave when his resignation takes effect March 1. The meeting will decide whether to call a successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pairfield
First Church of Christ
CG. BE. Silcox
Move lty in Vo New York season design details
A New York season item notes metallic dots sprinkled on the surface and a border design of metallic figures. The description highlights the decorative elements without revealing further context or purpose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Movelty
VO. A.new York
Varnish Origins Told by G Stearns Bushnell at Rotary
G Stearns Bushnell vice president of the Bissell Varnish Company spoke to Rotarians on varnish history linking its name to Berenice's hair and ancient myth. He described amber, two main varnish types, raw materials from Africa and the Pacific, and the oil resin thinner process plus Amos Bissell’s separator idea. The meeting noted attendance and planned an evening gathering with new inductees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bissell Company
G. Stearns Bushnell
Bissell Varnish Company
Rotary Club
Cyrene
Venus
Asia
Conan
Berenice
Tutankhamen
Lord Carnavon
East
West Africa
New Zealand
Dutch
East Indies
Manila
South America
Amos Bissel
Bill Hamel
Rotary
Rutland
Vermont
Jack MacPherson
New York Rotary Club
The Letters of Natalie Jear Evelyn
The letter describes a sick day for Tamla, with care routines and moody interruptions. Natalie recalls reading aloud to Harold and managing household tasks with the gas stove. Harold dreams of a future home at Colonial Fair Acres, while the entry also praises local services from Mrs. Kamerling and the Crawford Laundry and notes shifting work at the factory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jear Evelyn
Tamla
Harold
Bridgeport Trust Company
Astor
Vanderbilt
Gould
Naddie
Colonial Fair Acres
Fairfield
Plint
Rowland Road
Fairfield Beach
Mrs. Kamerling
Liberty Building
Crawford
Dyn
Local Women Attend Classes and Social Events in Bridgeport
Miss Mary Hora and Miss Margie Hora convalescent at 368 Ezra Street. Phyllis Wheatley YWCA opens new classes for women and girls in dramatic arts needlework basketry millinery and dressmaking with registration under way. Various social gatherings planned at the YWCA MTA and local church groups including card parties dances and circle meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Margie Horahan
Ezra Street
Phyllis Wheatley
Tired Nervous Mothers Cause Unhappiness At Home
An advertisement argues that fatigued nervous mothers disrupt family harmony and harm children. It claims 98 of 100 women with female ill health are helped by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and urges use to restore household balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia
Pinkham
Stratford Women to Hold Mass Meeting Tonight
Mrs. Herbert Knox Smith, president of the Connecticut League of Women Voters, will speak on Proposed Legislation at Stratford Jpisree parish house tonight. She will discuss state actions for infancy and maternity, shorter women’s work hours, and jury service eligibility for Connecticut women. Seward B. Price of the Chamber of Commerce speaks on civic responsibility. Stratford League members and Stratford school orchestra will participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Knox Smith
Connecticut League of Women Voters
Stratford Jpisreepat Church
Stratford League of Women Voters
Smith
Bryn Mawr College
General Assembly
League
Connecticut
Seward
B. Price
Chamber of Commerce
Edith Hastings
Harry Wilcoxson
Fred Townroe
Adelaide Gunther
Joseph Hough
Alpha Players 10 Present One Act Play and Dance
Alpha Players of Calvary Episcopal church rehearse The Red Lamp a one act farce about a lamp signaling across three people. Miss Ruth Kirkby directs at Calvary Parish hall with actors Mathilda Deering Gladys Crosley Harold Deering Harold Tousey Alice Deering Addie Cole Archie Clarke Edward Burr Bill Worth Paul Wilson Annie O Shane Edith Nolting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Players Club
Qalvyary Episcopal Church
Calvary Parish Hall
Main
Summit Streets
Ruth Kirkby
Mathilda Deering
Gladys Crosley
Elopement Ends in Marriage for Shuster and Morris
In Rockville Maryland a frustrated eloping pair, Miss Carolyne Shuster and William Morris, wed yesterday after a failed attempt last September. Daughters and sons of W. Morgan Shuster of Century Company New York and a Glasgow Kentucky merchant, they plan a Florida honeymoon after checking into a local hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Jan
Carolyne Shuster
W. Morgan Shuster
Century Company of
New York
William Morris
Glasgow
Kentucky
Rockville
Florida
Southport Church Women Meet Today
Fairfield January 30 Special The Ladies Missionary Society of the Southport Congregational church will meet in the church parlors tomorrow afternoon. The regular business session will be called at 7 30 oclock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's League of the Park Street Congregational Church
Fairfield
Ladies’ Missionary Society
Southport Congregational Church
Waistline fashion from two material dress pattern
Two tailormade dress patterns show waistlines returning to normal with sizes 34 to 44 inches. The 36 inch version requires 17 8 yards of 40 inch material and 13 4 yards of contrasting fabric. One piece wrap around skirt with revers and cascading left side. Pattern mailed for 14 cents. address to Department Bridgeport Telegram.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Baran 610U
Classmates honor Miss Van Nortwick with theater party
A group of Miss Florence Van Nortwick’s classmates hosted a box party at the Majestic Theater. The event celebrated her departure to New Jersey and featured presents from numerous peers including Miss Hannah Milikowsky Miss Maude Haybet and several others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Majestic Theater
Florence van Nortwick
Normel Schions
Hay
van W Nortwick
New Jersey
Hannah Milikowsky
Maude Haaybet
Bessie Pitkin
Frances Cock- Wud
Guey Courbuy Y
Alisg Solilian Reilly
Margie Nichols
Margie le Haney
Catherine O'Connor
Anna Wlisworth
Notable Names Listed In The City Ledger
Evelyn Killeen Miss Marion Delmar Miss Margie Donohue Clayton Wells Jack Watson of New York Bill Sun kill of Mamaroneck Charles Beck man of Philadelphia Jouls Kaplan New York Raymond Steele Stanley Sorham James Armitage Robert Ford Francis Beers Norman Lewis New York Richard Halpin Rupert Byrnes and Cliffford Donohue are cited in a list of residents or correspondents from multiple places including New York Philadelphia and Mamaroneck, suggesting a social or organizational roster in the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Killeen
Marion Delmar
Margie Donohue
Clayton Wells
Jack Watson
New York
Bill Sunkill
Mamaroneck
Charles Beckman
Philadelphia
Jouls Kaplan
Raymond Steele
Stanley Sorham
James Armitage
Robert Ford
Francis Beers
Norman Lewis
Richard Halpin
Rupert Byrnes
Cliffford Donohue
Leather trims and suiting styles reveal bold fashion
Leather is described as a smart trimming for suits and gowns. Black leather accents appear on blue suits while checked and striped gowns feature bright colored suede insets.
Catholic Girls' Club Plans Dance Tonight
Catholic Girls' Club, a recently organized group of 18 girls, plans a dance at the Catholic Community House on Washington Avenue tonight. The committee includes Miss William Kelly, Miss Mildred O'Leary, Miss Margie Le Haney, Miss Mary Agnes Drew, Miss Helen Kearns, and Miss Kathleen McKeon. The club has social, social service and educational departments with Miss Lillian Reilly as social committee chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mre Catholic Girl’s
Washington Avenue
Willian Kelly
Mildred O'Leary
Margie le Haney
Mary Agnes Drew
Misa
Social Service Benefit Dance Planned by Club
Miss Lucy Ryan leads social service efforts with Miss Helen Gerrity in education. Miss Margaret Walsh serves as president with Miss Rose Hearne as secretary and Miss Marion McDonald as treasurer. The dance raises funds for social service work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Ryan
Helen Gerrity
Margaret Walsh
Rose Hearne
Marion McDonald
Mrs Burr Hosts Radio Party for Soldiers Benefit
Wairfield January 30 Special A pinochle radio entertainment will be held at the home of Mrs El Burr tomorrow evening for the benefit of soldiers at Allingtown hospital. The affair is under the auspices of the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wairfield
EL 4
Burr
Allingtown Hospital
Ladies’ Auxiliary’ of the
American Legion
Winter Garments for Women Ready to Wear Sale
Vintage department sale lists numerous jackets and coats in stock including Bolivia, Panne Velaine, Normadale and Chinchilla styles with silk lining and fur trims. Prices range from 2.00 to 95.00, noting limited quantities and several large sizes. Fur coats advertised as limited and at investment prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolivia
Chinchilla
Normadale
Hoover Dresses Made of Percale Floor Display
Twenty percale dresses up to size 54 are offered for sale at $1.85 each, on the store floor.
Last Chance Dinner Set Sale at Main Floor
Last chance on dinner sets offered at sale prices. American Porcelain 112 piece blue border set with pink roses features. Nippon 52 piece tan border with pink sprays. Austrian 100 piece green border with pink roses. Limoges 112 piece pink rose with coin gold handles, slightly imperfect. Each set shows large discounts from regular prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nippon China
China
Limoges
Odd Lot Flatware at Half Price on Main Floor
Odd lot silver plated flatware including medium forks dessert forks and dessert spoons offered as a reliable plain pattern plate. Closeout sale set on the main floor at half price, urging prompt purchase.
Pudding of Lace Remnants at Reduced Prices
Center aisle Malin floor features a large assortment of laces embroideries trims chiffons and nets at reduced prices described as full of plums a pudding of lace remnants offering a wide selection for shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malin
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Natalie
Stratford
Post and Telegram
R. L. Davis
Cortland, N
Mr. Davis
An. C. Toureey
Anson Street
St. Mary’s
Council Service Club
Madison Avenue
Sara Shopick
Diana Oderman
Madeline Sachs
Blanche Weinstock
Sadie Schwartz
Andrew Piercy
Brooklawn Terrace
Cornelia Wilder
Orient Sewing Circle
Leona B. Hartley
Harriet Street
Frank Cogill
Mill Hill Avenue
W. CA
Beach Street
Wourth District Republican Woman's Clu
William Chew
Pairfield Avenue
Howard Avenue
J. E. Doughty
Wilmot Avenue
Los Angeles
Cal
Town Hall
Alexander Alison
First Presbyterian Church
D. C. Warner
Linden Avenue
Mosaic Club
William Blight
Hasebhwood Avenue
A. Parsons
Alice I. Sherman
The
Delphian Society
A. W W. Bullard
North Avenue
Mary &. Witt
Florence
Alpha Players
Southport Church
Lsk
Annabel Worthingtsa
Miss van Nortwick
Catholic Girls
Read Co
Dimity
Madras
Hoover
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