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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1928

Page

3

Italian Historical Society Manager Will Speak Here

Harold Lord Varney, noted tea taster on Italian problems, will speak at a memorial service for Marshal Armando Diaz this Sunday afternoon at the theater under the auspices of the Italian Historical Society. Varney heads a national group based in New York aiming to improve American understanding of contemporary Italy and Italian-American ties.

Harold Lord Varney Armando Diaz Bridgeport Varney Italian Historical Society New York Italy Luly Im Americe

Boys 40 to Attend Y's Spring Fete Tonight

About 300 boys are expected at the Y's spring fete tonight. E.ata will serve as host club and the event features speakers General Secretary C.K. Calhoun and music led by Victor Burke. The Harmonica band directed by Thomas Powers will perform, with E. F. P. Curtiss delivering greetings from the Boys' Work committee.

Eata Ate Anata Ley New Maven Wate Bey Haren C.K. Calhoun Victor Burke E. F P. Curtiss Thomas Powers Harry V. Abbott Lie Boone Willam Abbott Gordon Florian Aoe Rau

Constipation and its effects on health cereal ad

A Kellogg all bran cereal advertisement claims constipation causes skin blemishes and headaches. It promotes daily two tablespoon servings with meals and suggests using the cereal in cooking and with milk or fruit. The copy touts 1004 benefits over rivals and notes sale by all grocers and service in hotels and diners.

Kellogg Batth

Railroad Wants Lights Not Gates at Crossings

Hartford dispatch reports the Public Utilities Commission sets April 18 for a hearing on New Haven Railroad’s petition to replace gate protection with flashing light signals at Fussett Brewster Ivy Thompson Division and Webster streets in New Haven. The Hartford hearing also covers the highway commission petition to remove dangerous conditions at Griswold Tadpole crossing with New Haven tracks, scheduled for 10:30 a.m. April 32 at the state capitol.

Hartford Associated Press Public Utilities Commission New Haven Railroad New Haven Fussett Brewster Ivy Thompson Division Webster County Court House Astute Highway Commission Griswold Tadpole State Capitol

Westport Man Charged With Non Support Bond Posted

Mrs Evelyn Lanehart of Waterbury posted a $500 real estate bond for her son Simone Lanehart 29 to secure release from jail. Lanehart was found guilty of non support by Judge John F P Godillot and ordered to pay $12 weekly to his wife Jessie Gordon Lanehart and post an $8506 bond to insure fulfillment of obligations. Nearby notes report lighter smelt catches, a Westport fire, charity efforts for Miss Wood, and local community events including a Legion broadcast and trolley service changes.

Westport Evelyn Lanehart Waterbury Stanley T. Jennings Simone Lanehart Lanehart John FP. Godillot Jessie Gordon Lanehart Main Street My-T-Fine Club Banque Fuch John A. Baker Clinton Avenue Miss Wood Sauga Congregational Church Rockland Road Mfc Post Graduate Hospital New York City Mark R. Let- Ier Fable State Street Joseph Gatzweiler Imperial Avevur Saugatuck Pratt Institute Imogene Steeves Harrison &. Steeves Myrtle Avenue Vaysur College Poughkeepsie N. Y John W. Keene Xder The Legion Mra Albertangs Re. Mane Sacha Norwalk Roomer

Special Lunch Baked Haddock Dinner Menu

Lunch option features baked haddock with tomato sauce, mashed potato, rolls and butter, plus a choice of pie cake or pudding and tea coffee or milk for 35 cents. Local dining special highlights the affordable mid day meal.

Pre Easter Coat Sale Offers Bengaline and Kashmir Fashions

A Howland coat event presents satin Kashmir silk faille and bengaline coats in sizes 16 to 40. Untrimmed and imagine-trimmed coats, throw scarf capes yoke backs and furred models with satin inlays are featured at unusually low prices. Twill options cater to larger women while the smartest pieces include velvet collar and cuff accents.

Satiin Kashmir

Three Day Toilet Goods Sale Aisle Clearance

A three day sale on toilet goods features Haubigant Quelques Fleur Face Powder at 69 cents, Forhan’s toothpaste in small and large tubes at 3 for 50 cents or 1 dollar, Ipana toothpaste at 3 for 1 dollar, and assorted brushes, soaps, and toiletries. Includes Bath Salts, Milk of Magnesia, Woodbury’s Soap, shampoos, atomizers, water bottles, fountain syringes, absorbent cotton, dusting powders, Cutex manicure sets, Razor blades, Velour powder puffs, and Frustillo party items with various prices and sizes.

France Woodbury Hector Vr, Og

Footwear Prices for Misses’ Sandals and Slippers

In Holy Week sales, shoes for older girls awaiting confirmation are priced from 1.75 to 4 dollars for strap slippers in linen or leather. Misses' sizes 11 174 to 2 and 2 dollars 75 cents to 4 dollars, with selections from 3 to 5 dollars.

Spring Styles Reveal Kuppenheimer Suits And Stetson Wear

Our stocks showcase young men's clothes for spring with planned selections and rejections. New Kuppenheimer suits and topcoats priced at 35 and 40 dollars headline the lineup. Stetson hats appeal to both young and older men with an emphasis on economy and enduring style.

Windsor Chairs and Fiddle Back Chair Ad

An ad promoting American and English fiddle back Windsor chairs. Features chairs made of birch wood with mahogany finish. Describes copies of the grandmothers day style and claims good quality at 2.95 dollars.

Windsor

End Tables Offer in Coral Red Green or Mahogany

End Tables priced at 2.69 each. Ideal beside chairs or at window ends in coral red soft apple green or mahogany finish.

Wrought Iron Stands Advertsed As Quality Home Decor

Gracelud solid rust proof wrought iron stands offered at 1.95 each. Described as sturdy durable holds flowers ferns dinieres smoking articles lamps and goldfish bowls. Advert demonstrates home use appeal and value.

New Hand Bags at Hawlurg Value Prices

Advertises new five dollar handbags selling at three fifty with leather colors and styles. Describes bags as essential accessories for 1928 ensembles. Notes short back handles and left hip drape. Bun Kloor

Hawlurg

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Harold L. Varney Diaz van Perr Harold Lloyd Varnes Kellogg’s Connectcut Company Alow John A. Macdonald Westport Center Wentport Burr Baker Davies Elmer A. Lewis Aung Knation Coopleative Stores Basel Rrough Switzerland Coats Haubigant Forhan Ipana Lee Hillside Home Hilside Home Howland’s Kuppenheimer Bun Kloor
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