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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1925
Page
13
The tornado relief fund totals 451 dollars after yesterday's 82 dollar boost. Local centers will announce on screens that contributions go to Frank T Staples at 189 State Street. Donors include Mr and Mrs Dudley, Morris, Lilian Johnston, Egbert Marshala, Jacob Huber, and Harry W Hawley with a friend.
A nostalgic social column describes brides shopping at Read's store for wedding needs and trousseau details. It praises Read’s offerings from gowns to linens, notes home building in a country setting near bridgeport, and highlights family routines, laundry service, and a bank as part of a stable married life with references to specific items like White Rose bread and an Alfred Pax piano.
Charles L. Chute of the National Prohibition Association of New York city addressed the Council of Social Agencies at the University Club. He argued juvenile delinquency declines with social treatment, probation, and early intervention, urging Connecticut to create county and city juvenile courts and calling for more social work and follow up rather than reliance on institutions.
Mrs Sanford Stoddard hosts an organization meeting for the Civic League for women of the Seventh district at 7:30 PM Friday. Speaker roles include Mrs Robert A Crosby and Miss Sally Fanny Gleaton as part of a large attendance plan.
State Regent presiding at two day Connecticut D A R convention opening yesterday in Angonia Congregational church. About 34 Bridgeport women including Mrs Frederick Stevens attend with officers to be elected today. Church and temple groups plan events with fundraisers and socials throughout the week.
A Friday dancing party at Brooklawn Country Club honors Afise Jean Canfield. Mr and Mrs A H Canfield of Black Rock host Mrs Dudley Morris dancing class led by Mrs Ruth Topping Beers with many invited children and guests listed in attendance.
One of the finest concerts by the One Wednesday Afternoon Musical Club was held yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. William H. Comley Jr. on Barhen road. The music room bore Darwin tulips while daffodils lined halls and Ophelia rosebuds with forget me nots adorned the parlor and dining room. After the program, refreshments were served by Mrs. Comley with help from the social committee. Performers included Esther Gerrish Edith Proudman Katherine Winchester Eliza G. Tottle Nina Gilbert Rohrback Catherine Russell Jonnie Hawley Carence M. Hayes Ethel Pige Paul Menough Lewis Han Frank Rodera William N. Northcot Florence G. Mallett and Belle Blackstone.
No accidents were reported in the city during the 24 hours ending at 10 this morning. Despite heavy traffic yesterday from springlike weather, there were no injuries or collisions recorded.
Miss Helen McMurray, soon to wed City Attorney James C Shannon, was honored at a Yellow Bowl Tea Room dinner hosted by Washington School’s principal and teachers. A console set in amber plays was presented. many staff members attended including Miss Mary Walker Miss Mary Sullivan Miss Louise Sherman Miss Rose Kotler Miss Ann Malton and others.
Backache pain is blamed on nerve irritation in back muscles and a quick relief promise is offered by Fuller Oil Buhler OH. The ad claims deep skin penetration to soothe nerves, no burn or stain, with a money back guarantee and lists Hindle Drug Stores, J A Levert, Kart Cyrus, Frank Datrofsky, W C Kinsella as outlets.
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