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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1921

Page

13

Spring Fashion Decrees for Masculine Men's Clothes

New York fashion report from the New York Custom Tailors Association after their annual convention outlines a radical shift toward a broader masculine silhouette for spring. C. M. Taylor notes trousers will be wider, coats longer, and the American look emphasized. white ensembles and light colors gain favor while darks remain navy and camel tones.

Wintpred van DU New York Murelt Dong Ang Pinghed Custem Cailers’ Association Frater Combicdore Association Sbty C. M. Taylor

Little Theatre Movement Formed In Wil e City

William V. Dee was elected chairman of the temporary organization of the Little Theatre movement in Wil e City last evening. Mrs. Sarah Sherman Pryor presented a portable stage model. Temporary officers included Mrs. Albert Smith and Mr. W Johnson. A board of directors was named. The group will present its first program of short plays in March with Neighbors by Zona Gale and Suppressed Desires by Susan Glaspell under the Business and Professional Women's club.

William V. Dee Little ‘Theatre Movement Wile City Sarah Sherman Pryor Albert Smith Br. W Johnson Little Theatre Movement Business and Professional Women’s Club Zona Gale Susan Glaspell

Fourth District Women Hold Meeting and Plans for Whist Party

Mrs William Richardson presided at the Fourth District Republican Women's meeting in the Fourth District Club State Street and Colorado Avenue last evening. Plans were perfected for a large whist and spinochle party to be held March 16 in the club rooms with invitations extended to both men and women. Mrs William P Hopkins serves as club treasurer. A mass meeting will be held at Elias Howe School March 15 at 8 o'clock to discuss the Child Welfare code led by experts.

Wiliam Richardson Fourth District State Street Colorado Avenue Wiliam P. Hopkins Elias Howe

Dillon undecided about leaving board in Democratic circles

E H Dillon wavers on resigning from the Board of Education as speculation grows that WW Wilson may be lined up to succeed Edward E Dillon. Dillon says he has not decided and plans to move to Hartford to join his brother in managing a department estate. Wilson is editor and publisher of The Bridgeport Times and served one term as state representative.

Maung Wath Ata Areva Asperta Atv. Pastor Taylor Siirta WW. Wilson Edward E. Dillon Raucation Dillon Hartford Wilson Times

Child fashion models and prune industry roots in California

The piece notes London and Paris shops using young girls as fashion models ages five to eleven, parading in outfits with mothers observing. It also traces prune history from Louis Pel Hier’s trees near San Jose to California dominance, supplying about 90 percent of dried prunes and apricots with large annual output.

London Paris Uge Sto Louis Pel- Hier San Jose Santa Clara County California Mississippi United States Canada

Misses Club Social Group VII of Jewish Council

The Misses club, newest social group within the Council of Jewish Women in the city, requires members to forfeit membership if their name changes. Dr Charlotte Derkin serves as first president, with Mrs Badis Yeeieh as glue president and Mrs Elizabeth Sheviman as secretary. The club plans a social dance in the ballroom and will gather funds through council activity for distribution.

Council of Jewish Women Ner Vane Clue Charlotte Derkin M Badis Yeeieh Elizabeth Sheviman Soulttangs Mise Baral Rhee. Cromgurer

Fannie Smith School Alumnae Hold Fair for Charity

The Fannie Smith School Alumnae plan a fair Saturday afternoon from 2 to 4 at the People's Presbyterian church parlor. Tables will feature articles and aprons arranged by Miss Jessie Hoag and Miss Morence. Children contribute under Mrs Patterson direction. A novel grab and a fortune teller will entertain, with food and candies by listed volunteers.

A. Smith

Personal Notes From Local Social Circles and Events

Local residents announce vacations and travels to Florida California New York South America and Washington. Lectures club meetings and cultural events are scheduled with notes on speakers Miss Eunice Avery and Miss Grace Dairyimple Clarke. A newborn son to Mr and Mrs George Strong Benham is reported along with other social notices and upcoming church and club activities.

George Strong Benham Ansonia Belen Brown File

Widow Burrell to Receive 5000 for Husband's Death

Alice Ts Burrell widow of Cornelius E L Burrell a former city superintendent will obtain nearly 5000 in compensation for the fatal injuries his work caused while repairing the Congress ed bridge. Burrell sustained a right shoulder blow by a steel girder on January 1 and died after a bone decay related illness on October 19, 1920.

Alice Ts Burrell Cornelius EL Burrell Burrel Bors Ruffett

Lenten Vesper Service at St John's Church

Lawrence Sidebottom will sing as sopranos soloist in the Lenten vesper service at St John’s Church 4540 Seldek Sunday afternoon. Choir director Al sin Breul arranged the program featuring classic anthems and psalms with choir accompaniment.

ST. John's Church Lawrence Sidebottom St. Johns Church Manly St. John's Magier Sidebottom Alsin Breul Gou

First Annual Lunch of Women’s League

Several hundred women attend the first annual lunch of the Women’s League at the First Presbyterian Church. The event, held Thursday at 7, aims to coordinate church women’s activities. guest speaker Mrs Tar Vor discusses “The Church Woman in the Modern World.” Alexander Alison Jr. presides as past mistress.

Women's League Presbyterian Church Thurssey Arccessful Tar W Vor Alexander Alison, Jr League Slon

Stories of Connecticut History at D A R Session

The Milford Memorial Chapter hosts an afternoon session with a Story Hour on Connecticut history. Readings from a program compiled by Daniel Howard and published for schools will be delivered by Frederick H. Green of Woodmont, Mrs. Joseph R. Clark, and Joseph F. Barnes, with a musical program and hostesses listed.

D. A Milford Memorial Connecticut Daniel Howard Windsor State Board of Education Prederick H. Green Woodmont Josenh RB. Clark Joseph EF. Barnes Ana. L. Sperry Evelyn Durand Annie D. Nettleton

Miss Murray Speaks at Twelfth District Meeting

Slisa Grace No Afurray, a state organizer for the League of Women Voters, spoke to the Twelfth District Republican Women in Central Avenue club rooms last evening. Murray outlined non-partisan welfare legislation affecting women and children, with the league’s activities and legislative bulletin attracting attention as enrolled members study the department’s service.

Slisa Grace No

Professor Kent Yale to Lead Lenten Talks Series

Prof Chara Fosterent of Biblical literature at Yale University will present Lenten talks from 1:30 to 3:00 pm on successive Mondays March 7 March 14 and March 28 under the M C A and 3 OW GC A auspices. The talks aim to unite social workers volunteers and organizational members for inspiring addresses with reservations through Miss Katherine A Weirman YWCA secretary.

M.C. A OW. GC Chara Fosterent Yale University Igiad Luhcheona Mercy Mias Kathering A. Wreeman The YW. A

Card Party at American Legion Home in Ames

Members and friends of the American Weaton joined a card party at the legion home on Golden Hill Street last night. Forty tables were filled with pinochle whist and bridge games and prizes awarded to the top scorer at each table. After the games, dancing and music by Murray's Orchestra followed.

Golden Hill Street Murray

Olympic Games Feature At YWCA Conference

The winter YWCA conference will feature athletic events led by Miss Margaret Adam of the health department and M Alay Pavinchief, with games on Saturday afternoon. Teams such as Spartans Athenians and Corinthians will divide into groups, with prizes awarded to victors and a gala Friday program planned.

Dseua Uiaw Sage PhD VY. W. CA Margaret Adam Department of Health Huline If Recreativtli M Alay Pavinchief

Benefit Shop Bundles Build Collections For Needy

Community buzzes as the Benefit Shop on Middle Street marks a special collection week at Bree Lawn Narah Park and Fairuizid ay Mes. Contributors are asked to leave bundles near the door for the driver to pick up, aiding garments, toys, and furnishings in a city effort. A dance by the Young Women’s Association at Madicon Avenue features Fileison’s Orchestra with Elizabeth Diamond and Kalb Rosenbrush assisting.

Middle Street Bern Benet Sneieh Henresy Association Reams Madicon Avenue Elizabet Kalb Rosenbrush Fileison

Missionary Union Annual Session Opens Friday

The Women's Congregational Missionary Union holds its seventh annual meeting at a Connecticut church with officers and speakers listed. Highlights include reports, a luncheon, and the Philippies or Center for station work. Officers include President Mrs Gerald H Beard and Secretary Miss Filla M Beach. a benediction closes the event.

King’s Highway Noble Wyeaing Prin Slyved Chante F Henry Antonymie Pringipal Prano Soto Alders Flaud Silverman Tan Nolte Falbil Porter Aml George Solimagia fExran M Cheres & Thayer Connecticut Womens Home Missionary Union Nodeble Albert Page Philippies Benediction Fev J. Js Tees Merald H. Beard William T Horace Day Herbert S. Brown R. H. White Mes Rees

Milford church meeting votes delegates for welfare council

At St Marys church Milford a Sunday meeting elected delegates for a social gathering of the County Ladies Catholic Welfare council. Delegates were chosen to attend at Knights of Columbus headquarters in New Haven next Sunday afternoon to outline sparse welfare programing across parts of the state.

St Mary's Church Milford Mary Court Dauraiton Ladies’ Catholic Welfare Council Knights of Columbus New Haven Meet Scvplar

The Red Peril Talk And Spring Fashions Shared

Natalie dene Evelyn writes of a Chamber of Commerce luncheon with T Alfred Fleming speaking on The Red Peril. She recalls jewelry displays and spring fabrics, describing gray shawls pearl silk fringes aquamarines and price ideas. She plans to visit Lewandos shop and order items for an early spring wardrobe.

Evelyn Lye Heen Chamber of Commerce T. Alfred Fleming Nell Cleveland New Sui William Fy Benham S & Eoparite

Read Annex Ad Highlights Women’s Serge Dresses

An advertisement invites Stout Women to shop at Che Read Annex for serge dresses in sizes up to 44. Descriptions include long line styles with girdles and vests, embroidered details, plaited tunics, tassels or satin sashes with contrasting lining, and full, sodany late-model fashions.

Distinctive serge dress with sleeveless coat option

A well made serge dress in regular tailored style with possible embroidery and a sleeveless coat to wear over it. The design is distinctive and practical, expected to prove popular with wearers.

Handsome New Spring Dress Voiles In Floral Designs

Fashion note presents fancy voiles in shades like Wistaria taupe and Copenhagen. Floral and figured patterns run on 40 inch wide materials. Annex price 69 cents per yard. A durable fabric choice promised to satisfy shoppers.

Wistaria Taupe Copenhagen

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