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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1922

Page

9

Two Comedies for Welfare Society Benefit

Fairfield charity work forms Balmisle Family Welfare Society to avoid overlap and aid independence. A benefit entertainment features two comedies Suppressed Desires and The Scheming Lieutenant at Victory hall Pequot school Southport and Greenfield Country club with a post show dance.

Fairfield Balnisle Family Welfare Society Charity Organization Society Pines Victory Hall Pequot School Southport Greenfield Country Club Susan Grispelli Pricilla Clark Justice Credulous J. Ni Hutchingson Joseph Flanagan

Mr and Mrs Walsh Entertain Informally at Park Avenue

Mr and Mrs John Walsh hosted a casual gathering at 436 Park Avenue on a Thursday night honoring Memorial Day. Guests and performers included Mrs J Reynolds, Miss Nora Galvin, and many others who enjoyed songs, piano solos, and recitations.

John Walsh Park Avenue J. Reynolds C. 0. Murrey P. J. Brannelly James Walsh J. Grant Nora Galvin B. Lynch J. Meeghan J. F. Connors J. Tierney J. Stang W. Carr

Woman's Ills Relieved by Lydia E Pinkham Remedy

A Seattle woman describes severe pains from the right side and sleeplessness lasting over two months. After using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she reports removal of the lump and return to normal work, praising the remedy's efficacy.

Lydia Pinkham Seattle Washington Lydia E.pinkharm

Why Are Summer Furs

Dr Henry Osborne of the Museum of Natural History argues summer furs are pure adornment and not needed for warmth, while Minnie Maddery Fiske backs the view that furs are a fashion statement. The piece notes fur costs, the social signaling of furs, and a critique of mammalian protection claims.

Marian Fale Henry Rakehid Osborne Museum of Natural History New Yok Osborne Minnie Maddery Fiske Madame

Saugatuck Church Plays For Tennis Court Fund

The Laughing Cure staged by Eastchurch Methodist members at Saugatuck Congregational Church drew a large crowd and proved a success. Proceeds in December will aid two men for a church tennis court on the grounds. Walter Eddy Orchestra provided music. Mrs. L. H. Moulthrop and Miss Ripley showcased performances. Other locals named include Walter Eddy, Loren Sniffen, Dr. Carey, and Dr. Whitcomb among many attendees.

Westport Methodist Church Eastchurch Saugatuck Walter Eddy L. H. Moulthrop Bas Church Street Misses Ripley Thatas Hanson Clara Telden Mr Hanson Loren Sniffen Carey Leslie Fraser Whitcomb Harold = Shippey Jimmie Mason Judson Cotter Gay Hanain Elsie Moulthrop Mhay Glyde Helen Gault Nora Lois Sherwood Perry Dorothy Simpson

Peterson's Ointment for sore feet piece of ad text

Advertisement style note mentions Peterson's Ointment for sore feet and relief for gore inflammation itching feet piles eczema and pimply skin with prices 0.60 1.00 2.50 5.00 and purchaser names. The fragmentary OCR shows promotional claims and price points without coherent article structure.

Peterson

Vital Statistics Births in City Noted From Various Addresses

A long list records numerous birth notices with parent names and addresses in multiple streets. Dates range May 20 to May 49, noting sons and daughters for families including Greenamiasa Tuomena Areinall, Nichela and Enrichette Borlin, Caria D. and Manon Fangra, Francesco and Maria Currano, Vincenzo D. and Angielina Palo ma, and many others across streets such as Lexington avenue, Holyrod avenue, Madison avenue, and Washington avenue.

Greenamiasa Tuomena Areinall Cener Street Nichela Enrichette Borlin Green Street Caria D Manon Fangra Lexington Avenue Francesco Maria Currano Execter Street

Christian Science Lecture Set for Sunday Afternoon

William W. Porter C S B member of the Eboard of Lectureship of the Mather Church in Boston will lecture Sunday at 1 o clock in the Park theatre. He will explain Christian Science to newcomers covering what the teaching is how it is practiced and how it can help others.

Park Theatre William W. Porter Mather Church Boston First Church of Christ Porter

Second Flower Show to Be Held in Stratford

The Stratford parochial society hosts the second annual flower show at Christchurch parish house. On June 9 visitors may view garden flowers and peonies with attractive prizes. A tea room will serve luncheon or tea, and winners will be judged by Professor F Purch from Connecticut Agricultural College.

Christchurch Stratford Parochial Society F Purch Connecticut Agricultural College

Bridgeport Social News Roundup

Mrs Paul R Griffith hosted Bridge at the Hay home for Mrs Edmund Bryce Duval Cleborne who will move to Wallingford. Mrs Cleborne, formerly Miss Mery Miller, is tied to Brooklawn. Events include Little Sisters gathering, Nananday Thimble club, a Bernice Nettton pupil recital, and a May Day at Elmira College with two Bridgeport girls. The area notes a wedding, WCTU meeting, a Democratic club card party, Calvary Episcopal Aid, Mooseheart festival, and several upcoming Bridgeport Art League events. Residents visit Saratoga Lake. families travel between Stratford and Providence.

Paul R. Griffith Brooklawn Place Bridge Hay Home Edmund Bryce Duval Cleborne Cleborne Bridgeport Wallingford

Musicale Planned to Aid Home Mission Fund

Mrs B W Kirk of 66 Longbrook Avenue Stratford invites guests to a Monday June 5 musicale at her home to benefit the Home Mission of the Methodist church. Reservations are urged through committee members Mrs Challis Breyer Mrs Thadore Brown Mrs A F Chamberlain and the hostess. Programs feature Mrs C Wheeler soprano Wellington Butter center soloist and Harry Saunders bass from Over Church with Irene Comer reader and Mrs H E Hoffman at the piano.

B. W. Kirk Longbrook Avenue Stratford The Methodist Church Tiveryona Mra Challis Breyer Thadore Brown A. EF. Chamberlain EB. W. Kirk C. Wheeler Centralto Adivist Wellington Butter Ovver Church Harry Saunders Irene Comer H. E. Hoffman Plano

Bride Elect Anna Somme Honored By Miscellaneous Shower

Miss Anna Somme, bride elect to Anthony Jonello, was feted at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Miss M Dushay and Miss Delta Buccino. Attendants included Miss Margaret Dudley, Miss Perry Morales, Miss Sarah Gramer, Miss Jean Macek, Miss Anna Castello, and others. Dancing and refreshments followed the gift presentations.

M. Dushay Delta Buccino Anna Somme Anthony Jonello Miss Somme Margaret Dudley Perry Morales Sarah, Gramer Jean Macek Anna Castello Missy Ruth Howard Florence Mantone Antoinette Russo Mary Sprig

Local Names Blend in Fragmentary Obituary Snippet

A fragmentary OCR reads several individuals including Misa Madeline Essner and Mrs L Buc evis with variants of names such as Anthony Somme and Patsey Sorm me. The legible items suggest a social or obituary notice with multiple names and suffixes but lack coherent context or dates.

Misa Madeline Essner L. Bucevis M. Somme Anthony Buck Tino Anthony Somme Patsey Sormme Anthony Ionella Martin Somme

Ward B2 Ward B2 Will Receive Extras From Church Guild

Allingtown hospital in West Haven will again receive weekly treats this summer. The Women’s Auxiliary of the American Legion, aided by the United Church’s Young Women’s Guild, will provide ice cream and flowers to the hospitalized veterans each Thursday in June July and August. A card party at the Stra tb at hotel is planned to benefit the auxiliary, in appreciation of its work.

Allingtown Hospital West Haven American Legion Wol Iman The United Church

Guardsmen to Form Major Breckbill Post

Invitations issued to all former State Guard members to form Major Breckbill Post Connecticut State Guard Veterans Association. Meeting Friday at 8 pm in the Armory to elect permanent officers. Col. Le Herrmann via George Seltsami, secretary. All former members invited.

Guard Fredertoxt Y Brockbill Connecticut Guard Veterans Association Col. le. Herrmann George Seltsami State Guard

To Market to Market Baskets Captivate Shoppers

A catalogue note describes market baskets as early carrying articles with varied styles. Indian made long handled pannier baskets come in many colors, plus Handled Market Baskets, Hampers for laundry, sewing baskets on standards, card baskets, and fancy Japanese table baskets offered in the Besemest.

Sash Styles and Hosiery on Sale at Weir’s Store

Readable catalog fragment notes plain white sashes called Organdie and Dimitie with deep hemstitched hems and delicate lawn embroidery finishes. Prices 50 and 75 cents. Advertisement from WeNclewear Soctlon.

Gold Encrusted Pickard China Basement

A basement sale features gold encrusted Pickard china with assorted pieces and prices ranging from 1.80 to 40.00 dollars. Items include bon bon dishes bread trays coffee sets jugs salt and pepper shakers sugar and cream sets nut bowls fruit bowls cake plates tea sets mayonnaise bowls and cracker and cheese flutes.

Reiber Bird Houses At Half Price Sale

Robin Sheltz promotes nesting material stations and bird houses at half price. The display features Tufted Titmouse Bluebird Wren Chickadee Flicker and Downy Woodpecker notes. Fourth floor.

Reiber

Fashionable Summer Dresses Describe Dimity and Chambray Styles

The listing details light summery dresses in blue pink green and yellow with white dimity trims. Sleeves are shirred and piped with colored material and tied with velvet ribbon. Also yards of checked ginghams priced from 3.95 to 6.95.

Dimity

White Pumps and Oxfords by I Miller of New York

The advertisement showcases summer shoes in nu buck, buckskin, and white fabrics praised as perfectly stunning. It features Oxfords, strapped pumps, and buckskin styles for walking, tailoring, and evening wear priced from 5.85 to 12.00, with mentions of main floor displays.

I. Miller New York

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