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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1922
Page
13
More than 200 attendes the whist and pinochio given by the Ladies' District Republican club at their club rooms last night. The event was a social and financial success with card play and entertainment plus refreshments provided after.
Mrs Susan Wawley Davis leads a Stratfield ball room recital featuring numerous pupils. The program showcases varied pieces and strong solo and chorus performances reflecting thorough vocal training, with many named students participating in multiple selections.
An old advertisement urges readers to combat pallor and fatigue with Lydian BH. Pink heam's Vegeinh'e Compound claiming it strengthens nerves and tones the body to resist tired lines. The copy targets readers concerned about health and appearance.
The 15 graduates and alumnae celebrated on the hospital lawn after a chapel service led by Rev. James B. Nihil and an address by Bishop John J. Nilan. Diplomas were presented by the bishop, with remarks from Dr. B. Lesmykowsky, Rev. Charles Hosey, and Dr. Andrew McQueeney.
The Eleventh District Republican club opened new rooms at 425 East Main Street with speeches songs and stories. More than 200 members and guests attended including Alderman David W Price Attorney W A Redden and several representatives and local figures. Percy Bently is president and William Clarkin secretary. Regular meetings are the second and fourth Thursdays each month.
The store offers Che Df Read to The Store feral i at Greek voiles with combination sleeves. These dresses are described as very dressy, cool and comfortable. Price listed is $6.95.
The Dress Department offers sports skirts in white or black and the latest models. Canton Crepe waists and Roshanara Crepe skirts in combo colors, orchid tan peach sand and white. One-Piece Voile Dresses in pastels, beaded skirts in white or self colors, priced at 24.50. Convenient summer wear for the average woman, easy to fit with quick alterations.
Dresses for stout women available in white or figured small patterns. Very appropriate for large figures. Many designs in dark blue or black grounds. Sizes up to 54. Prices 17.50 and 19.50.
A collection of Gold China by Pickard featuring water lily and rose and daisy motifs. Includes shallow and deep bowls, tankards, cream and sugar sets, salts and peppers, compotes and candy jars. Ideal wedding gift pieces showcased as an attractive table setting.
Tinted glass bowls and dishes in amber burgundy and blue are shown alongside vases for roses. A table of glass items is offered as gifts. The Basement Porch features gingham dresses at $3.00 to $3.95, wool jersey suits at $19.50, and French linen one piece combinations with white waists, up to size 54. Second floor.
The notice lists postponed Scotch concert at Red Men’s hall and multiple gatherings under Blu Whitney Parent-Teacher Association, West End Missionary Society last meetings, dance duties by Cecelia Baron Izabelle Haines Helen Roth Anna Smith, Speidel’s orchestra, June King’s Daughters meeting, lawn fete at Catholic Community House, supper for Julian Sisky from New York, Whittier School music memory contest winners, Nodengeo and Songee Camp Fire minstrel show, Mary Beardsley society strawberry lea, Mary Craig surprise party, Maison school Parent-Teachers Association meeting, and Yellow Bowl tea room guests with various households noted.
A local Tea Room advertises midday lunch options and creamy sauces with cool beverages. The brief notes Ica Cream as a featured item.
Read Annex promotes affordable summer wear with a $1.50 bathing suit, one piece cotton jersey with skirt, red or white trim, black lateen suits with pockets and tie sashes, colored braid trim. Women can choose, plus $1.50 black cotton tights, 59 cents, Summer Repps silk footwear, children's cotton mixtures 75 cents, plaid white pumps and oxfords 7 shillings, tan trim 32 inches sizes 6 to 2. Black silk full fashioned hose $1.99, limited to 3 pairs per customer due to supply.
A heavy oval tin can with a rim cover holds a flour bag without removing it. The bag remains inside the container, claimed to keep flour fresher and save cabinet space compared to emptying flour into a can.
Cedar chairs and tables feature Sasa backs of maple slats smoothly curved for comfort. All pieces are bolted together to resist weathering and can be left out in all weathers. Fourth Floor
White and blue Japanese cloths in cotton fast color washable. Sizes 72 inches priced 2.25 dollars, 60 inches 1.75, 48 inches 1.25, 36 inches 0.75. 48 by 34 inches 0.50. Napkins 2 inch size 0.90 per dozen. Third Floor.
Advertises discounted home textiles including covers 40 inches square two dollars runners 36 inches scarfs 8 by 54 inches one dollar twenty five cents oblong pillow slips seventy nine cents third floor.
The article highlights color stamped needlework in pillow covers centers scarves and buffet luncheon and tea sets. done with a simple running stitch the pieces resemble Russian or Italian embroidery and promise a good showing. viewable in the Art Section Main Floor.
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