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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1922
Page
16
A mock marriage shower is planned with a central pink and white table and a miniature bride and groom. Guests include Helen Jablonsky and a long list of local attendees. the event centers on a playful wedding mockery hosted by Miss Mae Mascara’s sister.
Westport crowds look forward to a busy week of events from June 5. The Women s Town Improvement association hosts a lecture by Captain Walter Traprock aboard the ship Kewa and a dance at the new pavilion. The Connecticut State Guard meets in Red Town Hall with ex-service men urged to attend. Bishop Chauncey Brewster will visit Holy Trinity Church for confirmation. Knights of Pythias memorial services, a Tertplo lodge deuce, and a quarterly Saugatuck Methodist conference are on the slate alongside school speaking contests and a Compo Life Guards meeting. Local residents and visitors include Dr. Robert J. Williams of Hartford visiting Riversid y avenue, Mr. and Mrs. Broderick Noman purchasing land on Newtown avenue for about 34,000, Carlo Medici returning from Plainfield, and Rol and H. Ricker hosting friends at an Old Mill cottage.
Recruited from Lake Torpedo Boat Co Bridgeport the submarine designated 545.8 is commissioned with Lieut Com Lowell in command. Crew includes Lieut Norton Foiz and Arthur F. Foiz with machinists mates and electricians. Most of the crew to join at New London base. The vessel 24th race long carries features from the German war era.
In New York a man named Probst slashed his wrists in his cell after a dispute over a forbidden romance. He was found severely wounded and rushed to a hospital where doctors attempted to save him, but he died from his injuries. Officials offered unclear motives citing alleged abduction and deportation as factors in the case.
A one year old boy, Stephen Mansal of Hallam Street, fell from a fence near his home last night causing extensive lacerations and a possible skull fracture. He was attended by Dr. Ay J. Marquiss and rushed to St. Vincent’s Hospital.
Stratford will meet at the Lincoln House on Ferry Boulevard tonight at 8 o'clock to discuss the decision of State Health Commissioner Black closing Stratford schools to un vaccinated children. About 40 percent of Stratford school children are barred from attendance due to parents refusing vaccination, with opposition noted among Stratford residents.
Advertisement claims a method to remove hairy growths from skin using a delatone paste mixed with water applied to the hairy surface, washed off after minutes. It promises hair removal without irritation and notes the treatment may need repeating but can be arranged to avoid another appointment.
Linens ratines tissue yotles and ginghams in Swiss models and organdies headline the June Sale. Frocks in gingham sheer muslins and dotted patterns priced from 5 to 15 dollars.
All white Lonsdale Jean middies for commencement and summer wear. The patented middy can be worn in regular style or with cuff turned up. priced at 8 dollars.
The June White Sele showcases sateen petti coats and shadow proof skirts with double panels for rain wear. Features include scalloped hems and hem embroidery options with several price points from $1.98 to $119, plus mingling sale items like Philippine hand embroidered chemises and gowns at varying prices.
June White Sale feature highlights fine batiste Munsing Wear union suits with bodice style tops and straps. Flesh color white and pink striped options priced at $1 to $1.50, including Regatta line with built up shoulders and ribbon straps.
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