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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1922
Page
9
Aided beauty tips urge careful hair washing to prevent damage. A suggested shampoo blends canthrax dissolved in hot water to cleanse scalp, remove oil and dirt, and produce a glossy, fluffy look without heavy effort.
Mrs M B Bellew offers permanent waving with eight years of satisfied clientele. Nestle’s improved oil method and Keene Thomas’ methods are promoted as non affected by shampooing or bathing. Marcel waving and hair dressing, chiropody and electrolysis listed with address and telephone.
The wedding of Miss Mary Irene Flynn daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Flynn of 361 Seaview and William P Melia son of Mrs Thomas Melia of 104 Sherwood Avenue takes place at 9 am in Blessed Sacrament church with Rev T J Dugan officiating A musical program is arranged by organist M J Grattan A reception at the bride’s home follows the ceremony and the Flynn and Melia families will host the bridal party
The weekly TU and junior naval reserve meeting occurred at the YMCA with a mayoral committee present. With low membership the reserve seeks recruits to complete the company and a summer camp outing was organized. Officers include Sehler lieutenant Walter Beck junior lieutenant H Hancock and ensign H K Sprague.
The wedding of Miss Flynn and Mr Melia featured beaded crepe gowns for the bridal party and gifts including a platinum aquamarine ring for the bride and diamond studded cuff links for the groom. The couple plan a motor trip to New York and Canada, then will reside at 116 Merchant Street by July first. Miss Flynn formerly worked in Bridgeport, Mr Melia, a two year overseas veteran, is a Beech Nut salesman.
Miss Margaret Hickey outlines night school Americanization work to Mary Shiman chapter members with remarks from State Board of Education and Roger Demming. She cites multilingual manuals, 15 men earning prizes, and the goal of new Americans becoming productive citizens while educators advocate family involvement and community support.
Lengths 34 36 and 38 inches describe petticoats with cambric tops, deep underlay ruffles, lace insertions and edgings. Many are worn with sheer gowns, priced from $2.00 to close out, originally $3.00 to $5.00. Some are repurposed as costume slips by trimming tops and adding shoulder straps.
An advertisement highlights fragrant toilet waters with various scents and prices, plus other decorative items. It lists fragrances such as Lilac Fioramye and Rose DOrsay with prices, then notes United States Flags, bunting sizes and prices, followed by dining and kitchenware items like bread and butter spreaders and tea spoons on display on multiple floors.
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