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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1921
Page
7
Paris reports a sharp split between Deauville and Villiers sur Mer over summer social rules. Deauville imposes lax shifts on dress and conduct while Villiers enforces stricter modesty and restrictions, prompting arrests and social friction among high society including American visitors and notable figures.
The notes describe a Friday evening gathering hosted by Kenneth Wo Montell Wieometley Wille at the Brookliven County event. It mentions convalescent children enjoying a Helen ie qioate Faivield vacation, a damaged musicale, and a wooden wedding sunive gary. It notes visits by Miss Isisie Wieder and Miss Maury inter, a surprise bride-to-be shower, and a second card party for the Riedgrport Art League. The piece references local social activity, decorations, and charitable events, including a charity sale at Clinton avenue and a Democratic Women’s club meeting.
Mrs A Van R Barnewall interior decorator opens her Bonnybank Farm Fairfield home for a three day sale to benefit the Women’s Auxiliary at the Warfield chapter of the American Legion. Items include antique Roman brocades and Walker work from Paris and Rome. the sale runs three days with refreshments served.
In a Paris and New York influenced era, bobbed hair stirs controversy among women. Some praise its modern, striking look for day wear, while others warn of a decline in traditional elegance and the crowding of salons. The piece notes shifts in styles among social classes and references prominent figures and cities shaping the trend.
Mrs Minor sails for France to present the D A R plan for a modern water supply in Tollolor and to participate in dedication ceremonies for a community house. The trip involves George Maynard president general and other D A R officers.
A city concert series opens on October 4 with the New York Philharmonic Orchestra led by Josef Stranky. Mme Margaret Matisenauer and Yolande Me to will perform later, with soprano Mateo Giopra and baritone Reinald Werbaritone from the Metropolitan Opera slated for January 1. The Steinert series draws top performers who have appeared in prior seasons and draw strong local enthusiasm.
Bridgeport music lovers expect a familiar artist to return for a performance after subscription seats become available first, then public sale. The program recalls pianist and composer Sergei Tarnovitsky, who impressed local audiences in 1920, with vivid notes and a lasting tonal impression.
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