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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1921
Page
9
Washington a detective chief argues auto chaperones could curb youth indulgence. He says cars give teens too much freedom and that responsible chaperones would reduce immorality and intoxication linked to modern nightlife.
A children’s benefit playlet titled Priscila the wes the citle was staged in the gardens at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Shapiro Washington Ave. The performance raised three dollars for Hemlocks as the young cast led by Louis Av Nec and Esther Suapire presented nine small acts in a short program.
More than $300 realized at a July 1 dance, proceeds to Hemlock Home for convalescent children. Dora A Wheeler elected president with Dorothy Northrop as vice president, Mrs Eidgund Bryce Duval Cledrone as secretary, and Mrs Gford Greenman Warner as treasurer. Dance committee reported over $8 net. event at Brooklane Soundland. Meeting notes cite ongoing charity work for Orphan Asylum and Bridgeport Home.
Madrid reports a dissension in the ministry over policies in wine law and the premier’s approach. The crisis culminated when Minister of Finance Mantel Arsulles submitted his resignation, citing conflicts between law, policy, and cabinet interests.
The narrator recalls an evening at a river cabin with neighbors and guests. They describe lanterns and parasols, a Nestle cosmetic demonstration from Madame Vera arriving from New York, lingerie and corset shopping, and travel plans to Quebec. The piece blends social chatter with fashion advice and a tailors note on garment care and cleaning.
A quiet but impressive wedding took place yesterday at the home in Gorham Maine where Miss Piitsted wed Doswell of Fort Wayne Indiana. The ceremony was conducted by Regate Callaghan of the First Methodist Episcopal church in the living room, decorated with fragrant bells. Afterward a small wedding supper was served. The couple plan a trip to the White Mountains and Montreal. Doswell, a metallurgical chemist, is with Aluminum Castings Co. in Camfield. The bride, a former Maplewood teacher, will reside at 953 Frankstan Avenue after returning from their honeymoon.
A Saybrook holiday gathering featured decorated venues and dancing with guests including Mr. and Mrs. J. De Woel, HW. Tobias, Miss Arlee Tobias, Miss Jessie Grand, Miss Dennie Wrand, Miss Alice Evitts, and others from Hartford and nearby cities. The event included swimming, dancing, and socializing among the community.
The St Patrick's Dramatic club of New Haven presented An Irish Eden at St Augustine's hall in Bridgeport under Patrick Doyle club auspices. The three act comedy drew a full hall and garnered hearty applause. solos by Kathryn Lombard Toomey and James Setun, with Margaret Roarty, and dances by Patrick Brackett Rogan highlighted the program.
Personal notices include Paul Tilden giving a benefit concert for Peanut library of Southport and remarks about Mrs Henry Rennell chairing the entertainment committee. Birth announcement for a son to J R Wakemager and wife. Various meetings of Women of the World War, American Legion auxiliary, and local social events at O J A M Hall and Golden Hill Street.
Cards announce the engagement of Miss Ethel Reich to Howard Hennick of Edgeport. Miss Reich, a prominent Jewish community member active with Hebrew Children's Aid Society, is connected with Edgeport Hardware. Hennick, formerly with the Star, is assistant manager of the Western Union and chairs the advertising convention committee for New Haven on October 15 and 16.
Bridgeport music lovers enjoyed an evening concert by Suignster and ton pupils at the Wled gehoa school. The program featured many soloists including Nyvbera ONeill Donaden Wall Tekete and Foti with Mrs Augest Berger on violin numbers. A second program announced for this evening includes a varied lineup of violin piano viola and violin pieces with several local young performers among the featured soloists.
The ad praises Mulsified coconut oil shampoo as pure and affordable for the whole family It claims it cleanses thoroughly leaves a soft fluffy dry look and removes dust dirt and buildup It notes using water and a small amount to produce rich lather and gentle handling
A testimonial style advertisement extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a healing tonic for female ailments. Letters from grateful women claim restored health and urge others to try this old fashioned root and herb remedy, promising relief from varied female health issues.
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