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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1923

Page

15

Frank G Hunt Elected President Of Brooklawn Country Club

Frank C. Hunt was elected president of Brooklawn Country Club at its annual meeting on Wednesday. Officers named include Vice President Lawrence W Cornwall, Secretary William Webb, Treasurer H T Morehouse, with W Gerald Bryant Jonathan Grout and George E B Welles as three year governors. Walter C North was named Golf Committee Chair and Dwight C Whesler chaired the House Committee. The club plans many tournaments for men and women and expects a banner season.

Frank C. Hunt Brooklawn Country Club Lawrence W Cornwall William Webb Treamirer H. T. Morehoues W. Gerald Bryant Jonathan Grout George EB. Welles Walter C. North Dwight C. Whesler Brooklawn Club Seaon

Miscellaneous shower for Miss Marguerite Mullane in city

Mrs Walter Kirby hosted a miscellaneous shower at 8 Beardsley Street for Miss Marguerite Mullane soon to wed Henry Geitia. The evening featured a mock marriage with the bride carried by Mrs Laura Sutter and the groom by Mrs Myra Curran, officiated by Mrs Ella Fly. A luncheon followed with Easter decorations and music.

Walter Kirby Beardsley Street Marguerite Mullane Henry Geitia Laura Sutter Myra Curran Ella Fly Misa Anna Mullane Mary Kelly Misa Marguerite Duggan Fanny Archer Mary Fly Ethel Bales Fiona Wasner Mayme Rivers Annie <Bhotts E. Fly Lillian Murphy Katherine Gaites Ella Kirby Billabeth Banister Greane Lila Fiero

Fashion's Forecast Pattern for Spring and Summer Dress

Advertises a style using contrasting materials for late spring or summer wear. Provides bust sizes 36 to 44 inches and yardage details for 86 inch material with 1% yards of 48 inch contrasting fabric. Notes pattern mailed on receipt of 18 cents and instructs to include name. if not received in five days call Barnum 100.

Senior Girls Food Sale At Bridgeport High Tomorrow

Bridgeport High School senior girls host a food sale at Watkins Art Store Broad Street tomorrow from 4 to 1 o'clock. Leaders include Miss Marjorie Grand Miss Catherine Soulin Miss Catherine Daley Mrs Margaret Porter Miss Esther Bilton Miss Margaret Moloughlin Miss Alms Modell and Miss Ethel Thimann.

Bridgeport High School Watkins’ Art Store Broad Street Marjorie Grand Catherine Soulin Catherine Daley Margaret Porter Esther Bilton Margaret Moloughlin Alms, Modell Ethel Thimann

Milford Dresses Factory Opens With 25 Workers

Milford reports its newest industry The Maybeil Dress Company Inc., based in New York, began operations with 25 to 30 girl workers in a plant section once used by United States Rubber. Proprietor J Harris said after equipment is installed he expects 76 to 100 workers.

Milford Maybeil Dress Company, Inc New York City United States Rubber Company J. Harris Atsted

Mollan to Speak Before Arcanum Lodge Tonight

W. K. Mollan state fish and game commissioner will speak before Arcanum Lodge No. 411 at 1088 Broad Street. William J. Barton, Noble Grand, will open at 8 o'clock. Refreshments follow the talk, then the Triple Link club holds its regular monthly meeting.

Ww. K. Mollan

Negro Race Progress Discussed By League

An extra large attendance gathered at Park Street Congregational Church for the March assembly on Sixty Years Progress of the Negro Race led by Miss Marylake. Stories and poems by colored people were read, with talks on achievements since the Civil War. A social hour followed with refreshments, and the Conquest circle held a food sale boosting funds.

Park Street Congregational Church Marylake Woman's League Conquest

Dramatic Pupil Recital Set For Saturday Afternoon

The mid year recital of Miss Grace Oil rymple Clark’s junior pupils will be held at Stratfold Saturday at 3 o clock. A varied program offers pieces by Matilde Beulah Wittstein and many others including The Seven Ages of Man and Little Red Riding Hood.

Grace Oilrymple Clark Stratfold Matilde Beulah Wittstein Dorothy Katzof Hunterian Bryant Altman Marjorie Heyward Marjoria Bradshaw Katherine Murphy Doris Lindmark Edna Malone Dorothy Peterson Helen Frye Harold Ritter Virginia Lincoln Betsey Ruth Borg Molly Fitche Alice Hadsel Mehtable Elaine Pratt Ruth Ritter Sidney Miller Gladys Deacon Frances Myers Aillan Steir Red Riding Hood Reta Beloin Ruth Murphy Cornelia Hickey Ardelle Libbey

National Society Daughters of 1812 Meet Here Today

The annual spring meeting of the National Society United States Daughters of 1812 will be held at the Stratford hotel. Mrs. Mary K. Fones presides at the 12:40 board meeting. Luncheon follows at 1. Hosts include Mrs. Susan G. Lee and Mrs. Edward Mora. Rev. Russell Carleton, former Vanderbilt Ambulance worker in France, will give the afternoon speech Behind the Lines. A trio from the St. Cecelia club will sing.

Natonal Society United States Daughters of 1812 Stratfeld Hotel Mary K. Fones Susan G- Lee Edward Mora Russell Carleton Advent Christian Church Vanderbilt Ambulance France

Northeastern U To Grant Two Awards

Dean Bernard F P Saltman of the Bridgeport division announces two awards for freshmen in the School of Commerce and Finance showing greatest scholarly improvement and general proficiency. Awards, given in memory of his mother, will be presented at June commencement with the faculty serving as the judging committee.

Bernard FP. Saltman Bridgeport Northeastern University School of Commerce and Finance

Sunday School Food Sale By Christchurch Girls

For the Eastern Mite Box offering the girls of Mrs John G Sadler’s Sunday class at Christchurch will host a food sale at 75a Fairfield avenue at Mrs A R Boers home on Saturday afternoon from 2 39 to 6 o clock. Girls assisting are Barbara Tord chair Cornelia Wilder Eunice Natamore Joyce Bursey Hael McKnight Mildred Helen see Hazel Drew and Viola Williams.

John G. Sadler Christchurch A. R. Boers Fairfield Avenue Barbara Tord Cornelia Wilder Eunice Natamore Joyce Bursey Hael McKnight Mildred Helen See Hazel Drew Viola Willams

Household tips for cleaning wood and pantry maintenance

Household tips cover cleaning wood using a lime half and water rinse for red discoloration, keeping olive oil fresh with leaf sugar, avoiding rancidity after opening, and preserving flaky crust by resting pie tins on a shallow dish. Icing advice suggests adding a pinch of baking powder to egg whites.

Ladies Night Activities From Fairfield County Group

The Fairfield County Fish and Game Protective association plans a ladies night at Seaside club tonight with a prominent sportsman speaker a dinner and motion pictures. Tomorrow night a minstrel show and entertainment will aid Gaylord Farm sanatorium patients by the General Electric company. An advertisement touts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound claiming strong cure for women with a personal testimonial from Mrs L K Myers of Winston Salem.

Fairfield County Fish and Gama Protective Association Seaside Club Gaylord Farm Sanatorium Wallingford Giow General Electric Company Mr. Myers Winston-Salem North Carolina Lydia Pinkham L. K. Myers Lydia E. Pinkham

Smart Footwear Showcases Spring Read Shoe Line

In the Read Shoe Department a spring collection highlights latest designs for dress, evening, business and sports wear. Strap Family pumps lead with the Myra and Love Knot models in suede and leather finishes. The Flirt Coronation Esther Wisp lines offer varied heels and trims. Sports wear features low heeled Walk ing Oxfords and Golf or Tennis Oxfords with crepe soles and elastic treads.

Read Shoe Department Fifth Avenue Esther Oxford

Kid Gauntlets With Navy Wraps And Embroidered Backs

Bold navy kid gloves on sale with six button gauntlets, full pique stitching, two toned embroidered backs, and French flared cuffs. Navy blue Paris point backs and over-stitched fingers feature two clasps. Main floor price two dollars fifty cents.

Millinery Shop Reveals Stylish Hat Assembly

A group of stylish hats has been assembled at the millinery shop after concerted effort. The display showcases varied designs and suggests new arrivals for the season.

Corset advice and fashion wrap arounds featured

The article promotes corsets as essential for shaping the dress and waist. It notes many women cannot afford to skip a corset unless they are very straight and slim. The corset department is busy with new wrap arounds on the second floor.

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