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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1922
Page
10
Westporters Frederick Salmon and wife plan a card party at their Riverside Avenue home to benefit the Westport Country Club dining room furnishings and rebuilding efforts. Community figures, invitations issued, attendance expected. many have RSVP.
Annabel Worthington presents a one piece opened flat apron pattern No. 148 in bust sizes 36 40 and 44 inches. Requires 5 1/2 yards fabric and 1 1/2 yards binding for size 36. Price 1 cent in stamps or coin. Pattern mailed for 10 cents via Pattern Department Bridgeport Telegram.
Rev George Sutherland will officiate at the wedding of Miss Gertrude Lilian Weller and Douglas L Linley at 7 o'clock Friday evening. Attendants include Miss Earth Weller maid of honor and Miss Shirley Waite flower girl. Best man is Stanly Linley. ushers Charles Kurla and William Areckronan. A family reception follows at the bride’s home, then a motor trip and residence in Trumbull after August.
In a dated testimonial style, mothers recount regaining strength after childbirth using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The letters claim relief from weakness, back pain, bearing-down sensations, and stomach issues, with several women recommending the remedy to others and requesting the company’s informational booklet.
In Redding at the Town House nearly 30 members gathered for the Woman's Civics Club annual meeting chaired by Mrs. C. Shaw. Miss Dora Read Goodall summarized a productive year, treasurer reports a treasury of about 14, and plans included Town House improvements, signs about town history, and affiliation with the League of Women Voters. A district leadership slate was approved and a social hour followed. School Board action required permits for students from nearby towns, with further meetings scheduled.
Mr and Mrs Max Boas of 247 Clinton Avenue hosted a birthday party for their son Joseph’s twenty first birthday with entertainment by Esther Kyser and Melville Weissman. Local orchestra provided music and refreshments were served. Guests included numerous friends and members of the New York area community.
Fairfield hosts summer open air concerts each Wednesday led by bandmaster Peter Sauer at American Legion Field. The inaugural event features concert music in the first hour followed by dancing from 9 to 10. Tonishi's program includes Fern Regiment March and Gems of Stephen Foster.
A Fringe trend report from Milford Beach notes playful beachwear and the rising popularity of knickers and one piece swimsuits among locals and visitors. The piece highlights how fashion fads like “knickers” and eye catching outfits energize shore life and attract onlookers.
Building inspector issued permits for construction projects totaling $8,135. Projects include a four car cement garage on Att Street for John and Mary, a two car frame garage on Connecticut Avenue and Din Street for Fran Streik, a single story frame store at 1010 Grand Streets for W. Jurkowskii, a two car frame garage on Whitney Avenue for Grace J. Neal, a three room cottage at 24 Chamberlain Avenue for Tart Nicholeus, a one family frame dwelling at 61 Arcadia Avenue for William A. Thelly, a driveway overbuild for Angelina Amabio at 4920 Gregory Street, and a store cellty project for Max Hoff.
Ten attractive girls compete in a Republican daily Popular Girl test on July 29. Each district lists contestants with addresses and district captains shown. a gold ring prize with a diamond will be awarded to the winner, and an active prize for all entrants who finish.
Long Hill July 11 Friday at seven o clock the Episcopal church in Nichols witnessed the marriage of Miss Gertrude Weller daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Weiler of Nichols to Douglas Linley of Trumbull. The couple, well known in Trumbull and Bridgeport, will honeymoon after a reception at the bride’s home. The Trumbull Grange was invited and a semi monthly meeting is planned for Friday evening. Also noted are local building updates including Albert Christie’s new garage in Trumbull and Frederick Keuhn’s Wakelee place renovations.
The Mary Beardsley society of the Olivet Church plans a supper for Rev. Mr. and Mrs. EK Molden of Claremont California visiting to honor Mrs. Mredevici A Strang. Supper runs 6:40 to 8:00 pm at the Holden Memorial hall with reservations via Mrs M D Crowell Olivet Church. Volunteers coordinating the supper include Mrs W Ballonehakre man Mrs Frank Staples Mrs Ben Howard Mrs W H Griswold Mrs L Jackson Mrs Hallett and Mrs M H Starkey.
Miss Minerva Davis president of infield County Women Republicans will preside at the board of directors meeting at the Lequona hotel. A public gathering will be held at Airfield Memorial Library at 2 30 o clock where all women residents of Fairfield considering themselves Republicans will be welcome.
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