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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1922

Page

15

Punch and Judy Show at Springtime Fair Event

The Alumnae associations of the Fannie A. Smith school host a Saturday afternoon Springtime Fair with Tulipa and greengries decor, candy table, children's table, grab bag, fancy work and useful articles tables. At 4 o'clock a Japanese Punch and Judy show will entertain children.

Alumnae Association Fannie A. Smith School Cordelia Ford Desolating Somputes Gren Mise Louise Floyt Bertha Cole Robert Patterson Ella ‘Mitchell Betty Fishar Jessis Hoag O'Brien Elisabeth Lockwood Gertrude Kearns Robert Baldwin

Surprise Party For Chesley Davis Reported

A surprise party was given Chesley Davis of Vincollette s rest Wednesday night at his home. Games and dancing followed. Luncheon was served. Guests included Chesley Davis Guy Butler Charles Butler Lester Hawkes Carleton Vincollette rank Watkinson Stacy Hall Percy Towin Frank Tobin Lena May Vincollato Ming Searles Huigu Frank Dorothy Welson Margaret Hornken Marjory Vincelette and Mr and Mrs Frank Vincollette

Chesley Davis Vincolletto Tate Guy Butler Charles Butler Lester Hawkes Carleton Vincollette Rank Watkinson Stacy Hall Percy Towin Frank Tobin Lena May Vincollato Ming Searles Huigu Frank Dorothy Welson Margaret Hornken Marjory Vincelette

Children to Entertain at Recreation Center

Children perform at Worth End Recreation Center Madison school with multiple dances

Congregational Women to Be Mission Guests

Congregational women of the city are urged to attend the annual meeting of the Women's Congregational Mission Unions to be held at the United Church at 7:30 p.m. Speakers include Mrs A G Bickermin of New Haven Stella M Jordan of Boston Hon Parker W Fisher of Star NC and Mrs Charles E Ewing of China. The program ends with a joint gathering of attendees from United and Ark Street churches.

Congregational Congregational Mission Unions United Church A. G. Bickermin New Haven Mga Stella M. Jordan Boston Parker W. Fisher Star N.C Charles EE. Ewing China The United and Ark Street

St Johns Kindergarten Hosts Charity Sale By Children

St Johns Episcopal church kindergarten children held a sale to raise funds for missionary work. Front row members included Helen Sale and John Carlson. proceeds supported food, cakes, pies, sandwiches, and candy, decorated tables, and activities by Mrs. Sherman and Miss Lucille Ghidres.

Missionary Fund St. John's Episcopal Church Francis J.erry John Edstrom Tor Mra. I. CG Bassick Mrs.&. F

Local clubs host games and talks this week

The Twelfth District Democratic club plans a whist and pinochle night at Sixth Street near Stratford Avenue with refreshments. The English Literary club meets at Mrs. Erva Silliman’s home on Washington Avenue to discuss Current Events led by Mrs. Harry Read and Joseph Conrad critiques led by Mrs. Wilbur Smith. The Patriotic Order of America Camp 14 hosts a whist evening at Mrs. Minnie Knapp’s Central Avenue home. First Methodist Standard Bearers hold a supper social at Mrs. Mahsi Fogo’s Wordin Avenue home. Business and Professional Women announce Open House at the club with Miss Alma Becker, Miss Emma Eames, and Miss Rose House hosting tomorrow night with cards and refreshments.

English Literary Club Erva Silliman Washington Avenue Harry Read Wilbur Smith Joseph Conrad The Patriotic Order of America Minnie Knapp Central Avenue First Methodist Church Mahsi Fogo Wordin Avenue Alma Becker Emma Eames Rose House

Clark Proposes Reduced House Size and Pay Rules

Washington March 2 Anane 1923 plan by Representative Clark of New York proposes cutting the House from 435 to 217 members effective March 3 1923. The bill sets Vice President and Speaker pay at 15000 and Senators and Representatives at 12009 with fines for unexcused absences and a limited three day absence allowance per session.

Washington House Clark New York Benita Himseif

Thomas Hanan Injures Knee in North Avenue Fall

Thomas Hanan of Lake Street fractured his right knee cap after a fall on North Avenue near Island Brook Avenue last night. He was transported to St. Vincent's Hospital by F Walsh of the Emergency squad.

North Avenue Island Brook Avenue Thomas Hanan Lake Street St. Vincent’s Hospital On F. Walsh

Soap Fat Replaces Elbow Grease In Washing

In Rinsa Rinso detergent the science of soap fats removes dirt without hard rubbing. Laundresses show varying effort but clothes come out spotless and white. The ad claims Rinso’s suds soak dirt away, reducing scrubbing to targeted spots.

Rinsa

Stratford Chamber Re-Elects Officers At Annual Meet

Stratford March 2 Special Stratford business men gathered in Packard Hall for the annual Chamber of Commerce meeting. Lynn W Wilson editor of the Bridgeport Times and Robert Z Lavery vice president of Bridgeport Hydraulic Co spoke on three topics and opinions on unemployment and round table problem solving. Officers were re elected: George B Chase president George A Walrchild vice president Edwin Cortis treasurer Frank J Mercer secretary. About 16 businessmen attended with Town Clerk Hunter and members of both factions. The Ladies Aid Society of the Congregational church catered the dinner.

Stratford Mar Asa Packard Hall M Chamber of Commerce Principia Sprassora Lynn W Wilson Bridgeport ‘Times Robert Z. Lavery Bridgeport Hydraulic Company Laavery Lynn W. Wilson Europe United States Tfarding George B. Chase George A. Walrchild Edwin Cortis

Meetings Tonight in Bridgeport Various Fraternal Bodies

A list of meetings scheduled for tonight includes Pride of Bridgeport Council Daughters of America Joseph Dowdall lodge Knights of Pythias and many others with locations at 181 State Street 1025 Miin Street Broad Street 224 Gilbert Street and more. Also noted wage cut for Lender Manating Co. workers in Springfield and the death of playwright Henry Bataille in Paris.

Pride Bridgeport Council Daughters of America State Street Joseph Dowdall Knights of Pythias Miin Street Aveanum Broad Street Women's Christian Temperance, Union Gilbert Street Busery and Confectionery Workers' International Union Fairfield Avenue Bridgeport Schwaben Sick Benefit Society, Inc French Street Brotherhood of Fainers, Decorators and Paper Hangers of America Elm Street First Swedish Hundred Men Society Swedish Congregational Church Laurel Avenue Grove Street Friernal Ald Union Todec Fairleig Avenue Casip Independent Order of Tigers Savoy Athetce Association Bla Pemtbroke Company FU Pythias Housatonic Ave Jerusalem Nae Sonic Templa Beloin Camp Modare Woodmen Anwred Lee Avenue Bridgeport Lodge New Ensland Order of Protesion Court Nelson A. O Main Naami Lodge Orier Shepherds of Reshlahem Modern Woodmen of America Marmony Nancy Lincoln Lodge St. George's Hall Stratford Avenue Goden Courtall Stir Strart Wage Schedele Springfield Mass Manating Co

Surprise Birthday Party For Mrs William Jones

Friends held a surprise party at her Dome on Wilmot Avenue for Mrs William Jones on Wednesday night. The event featured singing dancing and a midnight chicken supper attended by numerous listed guests.

William Jones Wilmot Avenas Dennis Tolan Frank Malone John Reynolda Hudson Burr Mya Charles White Mra Joek Tarry Mise E. Smith A. Choughm E. Burger H. Schuitt Mise G. Higgios C. Higgins M_* Martin G. Modina I. Molesino di Miggero J. Tanner G. Dumpy L. Molusing J. Geary L. Burr W. Gustovan L. Acristrona I. Melonte H. Jones Tt.Waontak L. Higgins, and W. Stanler

Local Girls to Appear in College Club Play

Two Bridgeport girls Miss Kathe rton and Miss Miriam will appear in the production Baragueta at Connecticut College New London Saturday night. The play portrays Spanish country life with comedy of un- Tagging action under Professor Prancisco Pirol. Spanish clubs stage and costuming draw attention as leaders guide this year’s production.

Bridgeport Katheerton Miriam Ins Yoac Miss Shelton

Brunettes Rise as Senior Tree Day Leader at Wellesley

Wellesley College reports a shift in senior traditions as Olive Ladd of Lincoln Nebraska, a brunette, is elected mistress of the senior Tree Day exercises by the senior class vote. The aides chosen include two blondes and two brunettes, marking a notable change in the longstanding blonde leadership.

Wellesley Mass Mar Wellesley Callege Bionds Olive Ladd Wincoln Neb

Women Men Admire and the Pinkham Cure Narrative

A 19th or early 20th century advertisement extols women's happiness through disposition and content while noting ailments like headaches, back pain, and nervousness. It claims women relieved by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound after doctors’ medicines failed, urging readers to try the remedy.

Wometh Lydia E. Pinkham

HEIRLOOM JEWELRY REPAIR AT FAIRCHILD AND SONS

Old dew Made New In Our Finely Equipper Repar Depart ment. Our expert craftsmen remake old jewelry into new pieces. Bring an unusual stones ring for a modern mounting or view hand painted sketches of updated rings. G. W. Fairchild and Sons Inc. 907 Main Street Bridgeport Conn. Established 1865.

Aladdin

The Flapper Pump Shoewear Model with Black Heel

A captivating shoe model in dull calfskin with a plain toe and semi French style. The graceful lines feature a new black heel and a cross-strap buckle over the instep. Suitable for silk or crepe dresses, it presents a charming option for wear.

Elastic Girdles and Teas in Frilly Catalog Style

Elastic girdles in pink with hose supporters, lengths seven to sixteen inches, plus a longer front belt style for corset effect without rigidity. Also items for Nut Cups, Mottoes, decorations, invitations, and kitchen fare listed with prices. tea room menu features Salmon, fish cakes, pies, and desserts.

Stationery items from High Land Linen and Bond list

Stationery section advertises writing tablets in three sizes priced 25 and 30 cents, note books with fibre covers alphabetically arranged 25 to 50 cents, and blotting paper desk size in multiple colors for 10 cents each.

Highland Linen Highland Bond

Gingham House Dresses Offer Dressy Afternoon Wear

Gingham House Dresses feature organdic vestees collars and pockets trimmed with narrow tape-like gingham folds. The style is attractive and suitable for afternoon wear about the house. Sizes 36 to 45 priced at $4.95 on the second floor.

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Mel May Hall Worth End Madison Misa Ruth Carstensés Misa Elton Bonnell Margaret Poreman Mise ‘Marion Watt Gertrude Lockwood Barbara Vack Eleanor Langham Frances Krapp Dorothy Helen Sailor Doris Marvel Marie Caerar Alice Majorison Muriel Conway Misa Lenora May Owhsher Mission Crisco Save Scaent Sunnybrook Fancy N. B.C Marshall Campbell's Heinz Sweet Miseller's BOKAR Coffee Supreme An&p Sole Distributors Atlantic Pacific Cer Barnum & Bruce Gregory St Barnum Ave Hancock Ava Burnell St Main St Mein St the Main St East Main St Noble Ave State St Stratford Ave Wood Ave Fairfield Conn Soutport Corn ST. John’s Sixth Street J. Hennigan Yale T. Noah J. Kelly Henry Bataille Paris G. W., Fairchild and Sons Inc Main Street P. O Coun Avenbol Fortuna Setseer Elizabeth Fenner Ireland Gingham P.reag Midgle Street Otena
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