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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1922

Page

13

Entor Luncheon At Fannie A. Smith School Noontime

Miss Fennie A. Smith principal hosts the annual senior luncheon for the normal class at Fannie A. Smith School. Afterward, seniors plant class day and the program at Laurel Avenue church features a processional, songs, and an address by Dr. William Horace Dey. Diplomas presented by Miss Fannie. list of attending students from New Haven to Stratford.

Fennie A. Smith E Fannie Willam Horace Dey United Congregational Church Fannie Helen Davidson New Haven Frances Scannell Anne McManus West Haven Florence Robert Catherine Fish Virginia Bennell Franford Alice Hawxhurst Norwalk Gladys Wilkenson Danbur Ruth van Cort Colebranik Edith. Grindle Stratford Marie Catlihaw Seymour Ivy, Lovering Naugatuck Gertrude Boylan Elizabeth Dennison Mystic Helen Pesae Greenfield Hil

Dancing Pupils Presented at Closing Reception

The little tots of Miss Marys dancing class gave a closing reception last night at Varmadall on Court Street. Colonial and peasant dances, Old English steps, and various tableaux were performed with costumes representing farms, forests, and ballet. Participants included Frances Krapp, Doris Hron, Edna Ross, Ellen Mantler, Esther Gindmand, and many others. another reception by Miss Hulls pupils is set for June 4 in the same hall.

Mary Ais Varmadallion Court Street an-Werr Ierimret Hull

Delphians to Hold Fair for Scholarship Fund

Milford residents learn the Delphian Society will host a charity fair at Central Grammar School auditorium Friday afternoon and evening. Aimed at raising funds for Milford High School scholarships, the event features handwork, candy, baked goods, and music by the Corinthian and High School orchestras. Mrs Robert C Stoddard leads as general chair with society members assisting.

Milford Delphian Society Theentral Grammar School Cenvar Schol Milford High School Robert C. Stoddard Fternoon At

Fifty four brides wear ancient wedding gown in Ohio tale

A 210 year old wedding gown worn by Miss Rebecca Hole at the altar for the fifty fourth time. The gown, sent from Dardanelles to Cincinnati, is bright blue satin with gold thread embroidery and spangles in an oriental style. Its preserved shape comments on changing fashion.

Cincinnati Rebecca Hole

Miss Doris Wheeler to Be Honored at Luncheon

Miss Doris Wheeler, daughter of Mr and Mrs D Fairchild Wheeler of Lafayette street, will be honored at a Monday noon luncheon at the Yellow Bowl tea room hosted by Miss Virginia Ives. Guests include Miss Betty Havens, Miss Betty Leeds, Miss Donia Bryant, and several others. Doris is to marry Philo Clarke Calhoun on June 15.

Virginia. Ives H. G. Ives North Avenue Yellow Bowl Tea Room Doris Wheeler D. Fairchild Whealer Lafayette Street Philo Clarke Calhoun iWin Dania Mie Julie Whet Betty Havens Mise Betty Leeds Donia Bryant Sthel Skinner Misa Anne Skinnertoyn Miya Kathe Miller Mando Jennings Eleanor Hubbard Eleanor Webster Godfrey Day G.sherman ‘Windsor Edmund Bryce Cleborne

Vital Statistics Births and Parents Listed

Birth notices include Geoupen Hershgrinson and Rosa Hershgrinson with a son on June 1 at 3536 BPequennock stresk, Joseph ID and Cucilla Beardsley at Whittier street with a daughter, Swan and Anna Swanson on May 11 at 31 Forest court with a son Eugene Kelly and Marie Kelly at 55 Bad don Street with a son on May 31. Also Theodore A. Griffin and Jean L. Mowell at 138 Flanders street. Walter S. Wilmot and Laura A. Tousey at 200 Strat vend. and 35 Anson street. James E. Malone and Edith Sharp at 267 Alyiile J avenue and 967 Stretford avenue.

Geoupen Rosa Hershgrinson Walter S. Wilmot Stratvend Laura Ia. Tousey Anson Street James E. Malone Alyiile J Avenue Edith Sharp Stretford Avenue

Blind of City Hold Sale at United Church

Blind residents of Bridgeport City, guided by Ivy Mead of the State Board of Education of the Blind, prepare handcrafts for a sale at the United Church parish rooms Friday afternoon and evening. Proceeds benefit the makers, showcasing basketry sewing crocheting and other crafts. All members of the Bridgeport class will attend. public welcome.

Bridgepore City State Board of Education For United Church Ivy M. Mead Board of Education of the Blind Hartford Bridgeport State Board Nis Miss Mead

Local personals mix of engagements plans and social events

Miss Doris Wheeler hosts Service Club meeting while Miss Virginia Ives visits New York guest of Miss Eleanor Hubbard. Dinner at Brooklawn Country Club precedes film The Green Temptation. Bridge luncheon held yesterday. Bertha Taft to wed David B. Saltman with Miriam Taft maid of honor. Mrs. Williams Lounsbury hosts Y M C A party. U S C V members plan boat trip Friday. Ethel May Cooley to marry in St Petersburg Florida. Delphian Society picnic at W C A camp June 8. Stratford High School to hear three graduates deliver essays on June (Names: Doris Wheeler, Virginia Ives, Eleanor Hubbard, Bertha Taft, David Saltman, Miriam Taft, Ethel May Cooley, Frank Riggs, Eli Jennings, Daniel Taft, Matthew Walter, Brewster Coley, Frances Levy, Jennie Williams, George Crane)

Bertha Taft David B. Saltman Wentworth Street Deniel Taft North Avenue David Levy Miriam Taft New York Matthew Walter Eli, G. Jennings Black Rock Turnpike Ethel Earl Frank Rggs Fred YD St. Petersburg Florida

Col Hermann Heads Major Breckbill Post

Colonel L J Hermann of the State guard was unanimously named commander of the post at the State Armory. Frederick A Glenn was chosen vice commander with George Seltsime as secretary and Iain Ellis Hall Jr. as treasurer. Other officers include Sergeant Mutagha Captain Wellington and Sergeant Keyes. The post, organized May 2, honors Major Breckbill who died last March.

Frederick J. Breckbill State Guard State Armory Wi Street L. J. Hermann Ted Nean Frusaell A. Glenn Eorge Seltsiime Iain Eliis Hall Jr Dngeph Mutagha Hf. TP. Wellington EB. I. Keyes J. Byrnes Julius Williams Por Frederick J. Breckpil

F Squires Heads Toth GOP Club Slate

Nomination of officers of the Tanta district Republican club was made at the meeting in the club room East Washington and Nohe avenues last night. The slate includes Frank Squires president Lederer vice president W G Stigler treasurer J J Seramis recording financial secretary PF de Kisco trustee. Holdover trustees Marcus Mirsch and M W Brown. Election set for Friday evening July 4.

Odicers Tanta District Republican Club We Club East Washington Nohie Avyengres Frank Squires Lederer W. G. Stigler J. J. Seramis PF. de Kisco Board of Marcus Mirsch M. W. Brown

Minor divorce granted in Yonkers marriage case

Judge Newall Jennings granted nullment to Preda Froeliel Mallonek of Norwalls and Paul Malloneck of Yonkers noting the bride was underage, parental consent missing, and false information in the license application. Marriage occurred in Yonkers on July 26, 1920. Milford reporters note Saturday dances by Firemen and Ladies Auxiliary at the club house tomorrow evening.

Newall Jennings Verday Preda Froeliel Mallonek Norwalls Milford Ladies’ Auxiliary

Bridal Dress Laces and Silks Highlighted for Gowns

The catalog describes bridal dress laces including Spanish all overs Chantilly filmy textures and veils, with pure white and creamy tints. It notes satin underneath for sheen and lists Silk Section fabrics such as satins crepes Roshanaras Cantos and Satin Duchess with pearl strings and crystal beads. Center aisle main floor.

Old English Waxer and Polisher saves time on floors

A new convenient article that waxes and polishes floors at the same time. It promises faster results with less wax and labor required. Suitable for basement use.

Wommen's Underwear Offered In Ribbed Cotton Styles

An advertisement lists fine ribbed cotton underwear with vests and bodice tops in sizes 36 to 44. Union suits in regular or bodice styles with cuffs or shells knee are available in sizes 36 to 44. Prices are 35 cents for vests, 69 cents for union suits, with items located on the main floor.

Puritan Records New Releases and Artists

Puritan Records offers new releases priced at 49 cents each. Highlights include Larkson and Delilah performed in an orchestra and Gallagher and Shean Fox Trot Carmel-Faberna with a soprano. Also featured is Heart Bowed Down sung by a baritone and Medlay of Old Time Songs. These records are compatible with any machine.

Larkson Delilah Gallagher and Shean Fox

Summer Hosiery and Sweets Ad Sample

Women’s imported lisle hosiery in drop stitch lace fronts and clock effects in black white navy and cordovan offered at $1 per pair. Silk and lisle blends in popular shades. Also fluffy marshmallows chocolate covered and assorted Mexican candies with nuts. Cocoanut butternut candies priced at 39 cents a pound or 3 for $1.00.

Read Annex Dainty Gingham Frocks for Misses and Small Women

Three hundred frocks priced at 2.50 in pink and blue checks plus other colors. Youthful models with flat collars tunics organdie vestees and shawl collars, sizes 14 16 18, trimmed with pointed rickrack. Also special lot of women's pumps and oxfords in patent gunmetal tan calf, periwinkle silk sports hose, and children's mercerized lisle socks priced around 25 cents.

Novelty Ratine Fabrics for Sports Skirts Displayed

The ad extols woven checks resembling gabardine with silken lustre in brown white henna and white plus deep black and white. It notes widths of 366 inches and 36 inches for novelty ratine in various color combos including rose brown and heliotrope. Prices listed at $1.25 a yard.

Summer Wear Shirts and Accessories at Bargain Prices

In excellent materials the Waverly and Metric shirts sell high up to 4.00 dollars but worn and mussed items are attractively priced for quick sale. Tubular panel wash ties at 35 cents each, wash silks and woven fabrics in better grades at 75 cents each, and a full line of belts and belt buckles in many styles at suitable prices.

Also Mentioned on This Page

ENTOR Fannie A. Smith School Delphians D. Wheeler Longines U. S. Laval Observatory G. W. Fairchild & Sons, Inc. Jewelers & Opticians Main ST. Arcade Cor Virginia Ives BH. C. Ives Saravenue Brooklawn Country Club Moving Picture Betty Compson Oridge Frank Cantwell Williams Lounsbury Laure) Avenue Y. DB 8.U. Chvh Brewster Coley Ridge Pequonneck Yacht Club The Orgonaque Frances Levy Sudene Bridgepoort Tang Stratford High School Doro Jennie Williams George Cnase Col Hermann Breckbill Che Wommen Puritan Records Carmel-Faberna Tan Copenhagen
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