Travellers Aid Worker Miss Yates Arrives to Lead Bridgeport Office
Miss Alice Yates arrives in Bridgeport to head the Travellers' Aid work at the railroad station. The New York City trained worker is highly recommended and expected to improve the local service. Her prior war relief roles include leading knitting in Dayton and supervising War Camp Community Service Traveller’s Aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Yates
Travellers’ Aid Society
New York City
Bridgeport
Herman K. Beach
Travellers’ Aid
Yatea
Dayton
Ohio
Traveller's Aid
Community Chest
Friends Notice Improvement from Lydia E Pinkham's Compound
Bethel Wisconsin woman Mrs W G Monson describes severe overwork related illness. After stopping and trying various remedies she resumed Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and reports weight gain from 98 to 110 pounds and improved health. She offers to correspond with other women seeking help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E Pinkham
Bethel, Wis
Lydia E. Pinkham
W. G. Monson
Mother Grays Powders Benefit Many Children
Thousands of mothers report Mother Gray's Sweet Powders ease headaches colds fevers stomach troubles and general irregularities in children. A trusted remedy sold by druggists with free address to Mother Gray Co Le Roy New York for remedies.
Fashion's Forecast by Annabel Worthington
Pattern offer from Bridgeport Telegram urges readers to mail 15 cents for a home sewing pattern in sizes 4 to 44 inches. It describes a 36 inch garment needing 2 yards 36 inch fabric and 3 yards 26 inch contrast, with low-cost gingham options and a collar detail. Pattern mailed upon request. call Barnum 6100 if not received in five days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport Telegram
Barnum 6100
Charity Rebekah lodge to stage old fashioned concert
Tomorrow a full dress rehearsal at Mrs. Nellie Anthony’s home on Ann Street precedes an old fashioned concert by Charity Rebekah lodge No 4 I O F Friday night. A Ten n service at St Paul’s Lutheran Church on Harriet Street at 7 30 features Rev F W Kleis and soloist Mrs George Kaufman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Anthony
Ann Street
Charity Rebekah Lodge
St. Paul's Laitheran Church
Harriet Street
F. W. Kleis
George Kaufman
Andrews to Speak on Family Budget in Bridgeport
Benjamin J. Andrews of Teachers College New York University will address the Bridgeport Council of Social Agencies and invited guests on A Family Budget at the Stratfield hotel ballroom Friday noon. He sought Treasury wartime cost of living data to prepare model budgets for the Cornct of Agonetes and for the Public Charities department. Conferences on the same day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin J. Andrews
Teachers’ College of New York University
Bridgeport
Stratfield Hotel
Andrews
Treasury Department
Public Chartries
Harry V Milligan to Give Lenten Musicale
Harry Vincent Milligan organist at Park Avenue Baptist Church in New York will play the third Lenten Vesper Musicale in the church Monday afternoon at four o'clock assisted by Grace James soprano formerly of Los Angeles now in New York. Milligan's playing is described as fluent with a light delicate touch and a smooth singing tone. James known on the Pacific Coast has studied with Percy Rector Stephens of New York and will sing Harriet Ware's The Cross by special request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Vincent Milligan
Park Avenue Baptist Church
New York
Grace James
Los Angeles
Milligan
James
Pacific Coast
Percy Rector Stephens
Harriett Ware
the Cross
Surprise Party Held for Lester Hawks at Prospect Avenue
Lester Hawks of 24 Prospect avenue hosted a surprise party at his home recently. Music, games, dancing, and a buffet luncheon followed. Guests included Miss Betty Mc Fadden, Miss Ann Sorenson, Miss Pegey Lockwood, Miss Hdna Lew Misa dng Barnes, Miss Margaret Dyas, Mr. and Mrs. Admiral I. Hawks, Mr and Mrs. J. Barnes, Archibald Stuart, Arthur Sherman Harold Lockwood, Wilfred Thompson, and Michael Nichols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Hawks
Prospect Avenue
Betty McFadden
Ann Sorenson
Pegey Lockwood
Hdna Lew Misa Dng Barnes
Margaret Dyas
Admiral I. Hawks
J. Barnes
Archibald Stuart
Arthur Sherman Harold Lockwood
Wifred Thompson
Michael Nichols
Yale Divinity Dean Brown to speak at Sunday forum
Dr Charlies St Brown dean of Yale Divinity School will speak at the United Church Community forum Sunday at 7 30 pm His topic Does It Pay to be Religious He is regarded as a prominent national speaker and author with engagements arranged a year in advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies St. Brown
Divinity School
Yale University
United Church
Dr. Brown
Miss Ottley Showered By Visiting Nurses
Visiting Nurse association staff held a shower at Miss Mary J Schwaim’s home on Scofield avenue in honor of Miss Janet Ottley superintendent. Guests included numerous named attendees and the note on hygiene advised keeping mouth wash on the toilet table after meals.
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Visiting Nurse Association
Mary J. Schwaim
Scofield Avenue
Janet Ottley
Catholic Society Meet This Evening
The Catholic Choral society will gather at the Catholic Community, Washington Avenue, for a regular rehearsal under M. J. Grattan in preparation for the spring concert. A second Irish songs rehearsal is set for March 18 to open the Domestic and Manual Arts exhibit in the Armour, hosted by the Junior Chamber of Commerce.
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Catholic Choral Society
Thenna
Washington Avenue
M. J. Grattan
Armor
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Bndgeport Council of Catho
Women plan Saint Patrick Day whist in church hall
Women will hold a Saint Patrick Day whist at the Catholic Community house on March 17 afternoon. Proceeds of the card party go to the council for children’s work.
Engagement of Miss Zolotin Announced
Mr and Mrs Aaron Zolotin of 1109 Hancock Avenue announce the engagement of their daughter Mazel Zolotin to J Alexander Margolis of Port Chester New York Miss Zolotin is a graduate of
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron Zolotin
Hancock Avenue
Tha T Mazel Zolotin
J. Alexander Margolis
Port Chester
N.Y
Miss Zolotin
Bridgeport Scholar Ties to Greenwich Stenographic Firm
Bridgeport High School and Greenwich Stenographic Service in Greenwich are linked in a 1918 case. Mr. Margolis, longtime New York University student, now consults with J. A. Stein’s firm in New York City.
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Bridgeport High School
Greenwich Stenographic Service
Greenwich
Margolis
New York University
Connéatés
J. A. Stein
New York City
A New Doll for the Littlest Gingham Dresses and Nelke Dolls
New doll line for children features pink and blue ginghams with matching facings and pipings, dark blue and buff percale dresses with hand done posies, chambray dresses with blue trim, repp cotton outfits with embroidery, and checked gingham dresses in bright colors. Nelke dolls in stock, from soft stockinette with stuffed bodies and playful animal figures, priced from $1.00 up. Children’s Shop Second floor.
On Sale March First At Pattern Section Third Floor
A sale starts March first in Pattern Section on the third floor. Items offered include miscellaneous fabrics and accessories. Shop hours and pricing are listed locally.
New York Artist Marguerite Larn Exhibit Opens at 1091 Broagy Street
Mrs. Marguerite Youngrove Larn of New York showcases 30 oil paintings at 1091 Broagy Street beginning March 11. A private exhibition was held yesterday with tea served.
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Marguerite, Youngrove Larned
New York City
Broagy Street
Nemo Corsets Offer Wide Elastic Abdominal Support
An early catalog item describes Nemo Corsets with a wide elastic abdominal support built into the corset. The design is curved to fit over and under the torso and is described as a wonderful support suitable for a medium low top, all white.
Collarings and Motifs in Baltic and Slovak Designs
Colorful organdies described as collarings and motifs in Baltic and Slovak designs on white fabric. Motifs come in rose blue lavender and green, with options to separate if desired. Center aisle fashion note.
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Rose
Blue
Lavender
Green
Trimming Section Showcases Evening Gown Embellishments
The description highlights floral clusters, brilliant and pearl clusters, bracelets of spark ling stones, colorful clasps, gown fronts with bead chains, gold braid novelties, and decorative buckles as fashionable gown trim for evening wear.
One Table Showcases Paisley Effects for Dresses and Blouses
A table highlights Paisley effects for dresses and over blouses with nets, chiffons, and Liberty silks taking prominent position. Center also features complementary fabrics and styling notes.
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Nets
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Frank H. Fargo Co. Oae
Jarwaless
Hindle Pharmacy
Joseph D. Hartigan
J. A. Leverty Brothers
Annabel Worthington
Katherine CC. Jennings
Huntington Turnpike
Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley
Mass
Song of Veterans
Angeline Art
Ett
Daughters of Veterans
Officers’ Association of the ‘Girl Scouts
Mall
Main Street
S. I. Jottes
Englewood Avenue
Ruth
William Lyon Phelp
Bridgeport Smith College ‘Club
Lillian Jones
Laurel ‘Avenue
Trinity Church
Broad Street
He F. Hawks
State Street
Orient Sewing Circle
E. Hasbrouck
Golden Hill Street
D. M. Jones
Laurel Avenue
Author's Club
St. Hilda's Guild of John's Episcopal Church
Irene Kluger
Minnie Montague
Columbia University
Betty Tuovhill
Clinton Avenue
Harry V. Milligan
Lenten Musicale
Dean Brown
Miss Ottley
Julia Carey
Margaret Flaherty
Sarah Green
Mary Hafferman
Gertrude Hirschman
Austrid Lundine
Philp J. McKenna
Katherine McCormick
John Mallon
Margaret Mallon
Nellie Roche Cord
Anna Smith
M. Walsh
Ludmilla Tucas
Frank Novac
J. A. Maxwell
Mildred Corbett
Leah Clark
Louise Racchete
Anne Carmody
Catholic Society
Children's Shop
Children’s Shop
Vogue
Irene Castle
America
Caroline Reboux
Evelyn Warren
Maison Lewis
Suzanne Talbot
Rose Descat
Marie Louise
Suzy
Georgette
Jeanne Lanvin
Eliane
Lucie Hamar
Maria Guy
Vogue Hat Company
Fifth Avenue
Oxford
Holyoke
Jonas
Nemo
Alsla
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