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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1923
Page
10
A group of convalescent children at Hemlocks Home show rapid improvement. They gain weight and eagerly play outdoors, rising early for bread, milk and eggs. Meals structure daily routine with long days of activity, and the home sits far from main roads with a scenic reservoir view.
Thirteen picnics are scheduled for the municipal park grounds this month, per the picnic program issued by the Board of Recreation. Listings include dates and hosts such as Beardsley Park July 19 and various church Sunday schools and societies, from July 14 to July 26, with times noted for each event across Seaside Park and other venues.
An old advertisement extols women entering many professions and facing nervous strain. It promotes Tycia Fo Pinkham, a vegetable compound, as a remedy for headaches backache and irritability and claims it has helped nearly every woman who uses it for fifty years.
More than 200 children from the Berean Church Sunday School attended a picnic at Putnam Park. Students rode private autos and motor trucks to the grounds, explored caves, enjoyed swings and seesaws, and participated in athletic events. Luncheon was served at noon, followed by games and stories from teachers and mothers. Henry Jopp supervised the event with the Sunday School bond assisting.
A damaged OCR fragment describes a mother and child scene with garbled phrases about walking bathers and strewn items. It references a grotesque pattern and a patient line above a table, with unclear actions and silhouettes, leaving the exact event and subjects uncertain.
A Jewish Welfare Bureau report notes ongoing need for welfare efforts in Bridgeport. It mentions 119 calls for aid, housing and rent help, homeless assistance, employment placements, and recovery of individuals belonging to the Hebrew and allied women’s groups.
An open air concert and lawn party will be given by pupils led by Miss Idatus at Field Woods Sunday afternoon. Caselotti will sing with his pupils including Thos and others. Performers listed include Waterbury Bodner Wall Sapelh Ny Tir Minnie Tann Nelson Polakewich and Tugall.
A jumble of personal notices lists travels births and visits. Mr and Mrs Leal relocate to Bog ton while Mr Leal joins Locomobile sales office. May and Mr Cole announce a birth at Vincents hospital. Williams family welcomes a daughter in New York. Mrs Hulse plans a song recital at her home. Virginia Loys and parents spend the summer in Mishington Conn and will visit Dorothy Southrop's home. Mr and Mrs Wood return to Bennetsville after visiting relatives in New York. Veedette Haworth hosts a surprise shower at her home. Beatrice and Florenceaughhin return from a Maine trip to visit Leon Spaulding family. Milfred Yo Callan vacationing in New York City and Rockaway Beach. Patrick Kane and companions spend the weekend in New Milford. Mary Dunbar departs for Silver Bay for a YWCA conference. Elizabeth Ruth Kane Margaret Behrens Natale Wright and Helen Clark plan summer at Quinabeck camp South Fayette or Vermont locations.
A farewell party was held for Auxiliary members of the Cast End Synagogue at the home of Mer 4 Seltscar. Numerous attendees and guests were noted, including several named members and associates, marking a social sendoff for long-serving auxiliary participants.
An old fashion pattern notice offers a design on gingham or ratine for ladies wear. Readers are asked to mail 15 cents to receive a printed pattern with instructions and to include name and address. A Bridgeport address and telephone line are provided for inquiries.
Miss Beatrice Katy of 7 James street entertained at a theatre party at the Palace Wednesday night in honor of Theodore Bernbach of Pittsburgh who is visiting at her home. After the show luncheon was served. Guests included Miss Catherine MacHendricka Miss Annette Willet, Miss Beatrice Kale, Patrick Jordan, Louis Gerber, and Theodore Bernlach.
Viennese wine sellers and vintners alarmed by falling consumption petition Parliament. They blame a mix of rising unemployment and reduced drinking time. Exhortations by producers and innkeepers aim to reverse the trend, arguing economic strain drives drinkers to water.
Envelope fabrics describe Marcella and La Grecque chemises for large women with lace and embroidery trims. Second floor displays the Crinkle Spread Polly Prim in pale rose or gray blue, noted as soft, lustrous, washable, sized 72 by 108 inches and 90 by 108 inches.
An advertisement lists summer frocks in white striped sateen shadow proof at $2.50 with extra sizes $3.00. Lingerie features convent edge trimming built-up shoulders shadow proof extra sizes $2.00. Fruit of the Loom cotton options $1.00 to $1.25 with scallop bottoms and panel fronts. White cotton shadow proof scallop finish in extra sizes $1.50.
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