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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1927
Page
9
Mrs Joseph C Gawler of Yakima Washington chairs a national survey by the General Federation of Women's Clubs finding modern girls eager to be good housewives. She notes despite flapper fashion they want to cook and raise strong healthy babies.
Foresters of America from Connecticut local courts will meet at Foresters hall Broad Street to outline the August 14 event at Champs Farm Black Hook. The United Courts of Bridgeport led by Andrew Lanson will sponsor the outing with invitations to all courts. Committee lists include Court Wheeler Court Marina Court Park City Court Norden and others with names such as Charles L Jackson Samuel Thomas Jeremiah O Leary and Michael Royle among attendees.
Several thousand Odd Fellows are expected to come to Bridgeport for a field day and outing at Pleasure Beach on a July day. An elaborate program has been arranged with swimming and water sports as well as track events.
Alfred Stokes president of Sigma Iota Phi club of St. Paul's church calls a special meeting for all members at the parish house on Kossuth street to arrange a parish outing at Kings Farm on Wichels road. Ralph Schaalman, entertainment committee chair, will oversee arrangements.
A fragmentary report lists players including George Bertiey Mrs George Can Mrs Blake John Vince Miss Viola Vincent Miss Alpha Vincent and Mrs H Kimmerien with mention of a Fayerweather distance. The incomplete text notes a bridge gathering and participant names in a historic club setting.
Mrs David P Fleming attends summer events at Fairfield Country Club including a Saturday dinner and a buffet lunch yesterday. She joined guests at a Friday dinner hosted by Robert T Vanderbilt and Witherbee Black.
Fairfield residents host and attend gatherings across towns with luncheons and tea at the Pequot Yacht Club. Notable guests include Misses Waterman and Fox vacationing in Canada while the Greenfield Country Club schedules a Saturday supper dance and Fairfield Play Shop invites to a dress rehearsal of The Victim.
Rome protest over American girls courting at the Coliseum leads to night guards blocking access to alcoves. Mussolini backs measures citing irreverence and immorality, removing nocturnal social spaces for youth as Rome limits late gatherings near the ancient amphitheater.
The pastorate of the First Congregational church in Bristol has been offered to Rev. Ernest L. Cook of Broadway Tabernacle, New York City. The position became vacant after Rev. Ernest L. Wisner resigned to accept a Newport, Rhode Island call. Cook will preach here next Sunday morning.
A Paris inspired dog purse pattern, No. 836, popular with younger dressers, uses fur fabric in pale yellow pink or white to match silk crepe sports dresses. It features a spine opening with a pouch, adjustable zipper or snaps, and allows eye placement and mouth embroidery. Pattern available for 15 cents.
A columnist argues that threats by mothers to discipline children prove ineffective and erode trust. Heavily repeated warnings like “policeman will get you” or “circus next week” teach children to discount warnings. The piece cautions against fear tactics and notes the long term loss of faith in parental guidance.
Telegram readers may write Mrs Myrtle Mezer Eldred with their intimate problems and receive a personal reply. Address letters to Bridgeport Telegram.
Hastings and Bexhill waged a century old claim to be William the Conqueror’s first landing site. Hastings invited Norman town mayors for a 900 year celebration while Bexhill organized a rival festival citing Doomsday Book and calling Hastings a mere nearby place.
The Connecticut Branch of the League of American Pen Women gathers for a luncheon at one today on the Foster road near Mrs. E. Hatheway Trumbull with Greenwich president Mrs. Hatheway presiding. National President Mrs. Thompson Seton and Paul Griswold Howes attend. members from Bridgeport, Westport, Hartford, and New York branch representatives to attend and participate.
Sir William James Ashley, renowned historian and economist born in 1880, died in Canterbury. He was a professor of political economy at Toronto University from 1988 to 1992 and of economic history at Harvard from 1894 to 1905, and served as vice president of the Royal Economic Society.
Stratford Historical Society hosted an exhibit at Judson House on Academy Hill on Friday and Saturday. Members loaned a mix of relics from Stratford homes including a large comb collection by a maker for bears. The Lady Sterling doll from 1778 joins items in the permanent Judson House display along with Old Academy records and a volume of the Connecticut Gazetteer.
London in 1786, have also been given to the society in the past week. The Judson House is unique in being an almost perfectly equipped colonial house, with every item and detail of the home complete, without being crowded. The garret contains many relics brought out for special exhibits such as those held last week.
A. C. Wharton national IAM president is expected at the district lodge 22 field day on Sunday August 14 at Maennerchor park West Haven. George Boyle chairs arrangements with baseball games quoits long jumping and other events planned.
Madrid July 24 The Associated Press reports Madrid cafes shed traditional cazuela and manteletas for the Black Bottom as senoritas abandon dainty gowns and slow fandango steps for the lively new dance. The narrative notes the mix of bright shawls and ethnic music with the modern rhythm replacing old courtly attire.
A terse classified telegram notes a woman’s belief in hope through math and work despite past mistakes. The ad frames personal resilience and commitment in a concise personal notice.
A rayon and silk hose set offers a good mix of popular shades on the main floor with regular prices around 50 cents each. Also on display are attractive colonial candle steps finished bright, measuring four inches in height, located on the main floor.
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