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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1922
Page
9
Baltimore reader Rose Waidner describes months of backache and weakness eased after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The letter promotes the remedy as a drug free herbal medicine helping women with fatigue nervousness and lack of ambition.
Members of the Little Staters held their annual meeting at Mrs. Tracy Campbell Dick son Jr. in Fairfield Miss Alice Curtis was elected president with Mrs. Wilmot Wheeler as secretary and treasurer The group pursued two lines of work including dresses for Bridgeport Protestant Orphan Asylum and Christmas party support for West End Day Nursery proceeds from a rummage sale funded Community Chest and ongoing surgical dressings through summer.
New York June 25. Mrs George J Gould Jr, Laura M Carter of Freehold New Jersey, rests comfortably after emergency appendicitis operation. Surgeon Dr George E. Brewer reports the operation was successful and the patient is recovering at a hospital. The Goulds wed in 1917 after eloping from Freehold.
The Bridgeport July program expands storytelling work across city districts led by Mrs. Sara Sherman Pryor. Senior girls join junior classes in spoken English, with weekly visits to crowded settlements, hospitals, Hemlocks, and orphan asylums. The schedule lists daily routes across Grand Street to Pembroke and various avenues, emphasizing community outreach and hospital participation.
Miss Marion Goldbaum of New Haven will marry Harry Silverstone of the city this afternoon at the bride’s home. After a brief honeymoon in the Whits Mountains, they will spend the summer at Fort Trum pull Beach. Goldbaum is active in social service and charities work. Silverstone is a local attorney.
Guests honored Margaret Crowley on her thirteenth birthday at a party in Beechwood Agenua. Emile Bjorklund presented a leather briefcase fountain pen and candy on behalf of attendees as others listed included Beatrice Hurd Florence Hoeans Mildred Bowers and more. The New York New Haven Hartford railroad announced special train service for Tuesday July 4 with multiple departures and stops between New York and New Haven in a detailed schedule.
A personal letter details social life in Stratford, referencing Harold, Mrs. Wilson, and Mrs. Kamerling. It notes tea room culture, lunch from William Auch's market, and the Fourth of July heat. Mentions bea h bathing, permanent waves, hair coloring, and local fashion at Canton robes.
Bernard Albert and Florence Brown were married Tuesday at the bride's home 378 Willow Street under a laurel canopy. Dr. William Horace Day officiated. The bride wore pink chiffon and carried bridal roses and sweet peas. Best man George Glauter. They left for a wedding tour to Martha's Vineyard.
The United Congregational church held its annual parish picnic at Roton Point with over 270 attendees. Afternoon meetings were informal, and varied activities and races were arranged for all ages amid light showers, marking one of the largest church outings this season.
The marriage of Miss Alice Belorgke Gelenske and John Thomas Hislare was celebrated yesterday at St Charles church. A large reception followed at the groom’s home, with gala decorations, orchid crepe dresses, and members of local military and social clubs in attendance. The bridal party wore canton crepe gowns and carried baskets of roses, and the couple departed for a two week wedding trip.
A dated catalog snip lists white nainsook pieces, khaki suits, knickers, and riding outfits in sizes 8 to 44 for boys and girls. Items include double panel hip skirts, dressy two piece outfits, middies in blue jean and Palmer linen, and sailor style tunics for ages up to 46 years, with prices ranging from 1.25 to 4.50.
The Americana ovale Political slapherd meeting at the club on Church Street last night heard president George M Lukac urge members to register this year. Executive committee members John A Lucas Andrew Rusnak Joseph Ntalisek Stephen Batormaky and George M Lukac outlined outreach to other city political elites.
The Obeh Grotto received word from the supreme council that the charter will be delivered in July. More than 20 000 people are expected for the first ceremonials and field day at Pleasure Beach. A parade on July 22 will be led by the Wheeler Wilson band with 15 other bands participating.
A city committee reports a joint meeting with other clubs aiming to unite the Slovak fathers of the city. Participants expressed enthusiasm for forming a united group to promote common aims and activities.
The House of Heart by Constance D Arcy Mackey was staged by St Agathas guild of St Marks Mission at Trinity Church Gulla room last night. A large audience applauded the performance. after the program, refreshments were served. Officers listed include Miss Bernice Baptist president Miss Ethel Johnson secretary and Miss Irie Eaton treasurer. Members named Haz el MacCalla Huby MacCalla Mathisda Sherwood Ethel White Florence Willams Emma Lowry Irene Johnson. Assistants included Miss Duncan Grace Nichols Esher Eaton Mrs Ella Gardneer Raymond Eaton and Raymond Gardners. Evening wraps in varied colored chiffons described as opal tones.
Small round enameled boxes in quarter and half pound sizes come in black with gold decorations or blue with a smiling face. 10 cents each. Larger enameled boxes range 25 to 49 cents. Necktie racks covered with cretonne offered in two sizes priced at 29 and 50 cents.
Sets of five or thirteen luncheon pieces showcase butterflies fruit or floral motifs in natural colors. Decorated aircloth saves laundry work for months and are priced at $1.00 to $1.50 per set.
Edmund Gosse notes on Lytton Strachey Racine Sir Thomas Brown Voltaire and others in The Outline of Science aimed at general readers. Mentions a simple math floor price at $3.75 and front listing $3.50 reflecting catalog pricing and reception.
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