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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1923
Page
13
The Bridgeport Art League opened its Clinton avenue clubhouse for the annual exhibition. Hundreds visited to view basketry, hook rugs, cushion covers, and waxed artwares. The show included batik silks, woven rugs, and china painting with hostesses guiding visitors.
All details are set for the Alay bazaar of Blessed Sacrament church opening tonight in the school hall to support the church building fund. Committees under Charles Freeman plan five nights of programing with James Mancy chairing entertainment and a long list of booth captains for candy aprons novelty and refreshments.
Mary Hill Hinchcliffe and William Z Seltsin lead Bridgeport artists in the State Trade School annual play Fire Studio Revue to aid school athletic activities under Harry Hawley. Notable locals and guests from Alexander Kotachelovsk of the Chauve-Souris in New York will also perform in Recital Time of 1928 with Ralph Wadlow and others.
Ryan and Mrs Joseph join Mraes Frieman in leading a music committee with Miss Gertrunde Whish Edward Lavery and Robert Holt named as members in charge of the event.
Philips Wheatley branch of the Y W C A hosts a mother and daughter party Friday May 11 with a 7 30 oclock supper and surprises. Events include Mother’s Day observances, a community mass meeting at Bethel A M church May 14 and panels at Walters Memorial A M E Zion to form a mothers club. Girl Reserves lead several activities including a pageant Out of the Dark and Saturday hikes from the island.
Tax records in the Tax Collector's office show April property tax receipts totaling 294000, the largest monthly payment in city history. The peak day was yesterday with 9467569 percent of the month’s total collected.
Ethel Miller is chosen head of the Philothea Club at a banquet held after the election of officers. Blue and white colors decorated the hall as Mrs. 12. 1. Munson and other officers spoke. Miss Lethel Mit is elected president with Eleanor Onagehs as secretary and Mine Reatitoe Booyt as treasurer.
Local personals list hospital procedures births engagements and society events. Mrs Clarence B Naramoro of Fairmom Terrace underwent a new operation at Roosevelt Hospital New York City yesterday. Mr and Mrs Rudolph E B Denzel of Bringfield announce the birth of a son April 23. Various clubs churches and auxiliaries schedule meetings concerts and charity events with attendees from Stratford Fairfield and nearby towns.
Bridgeport women plan to attend the fourteenth annual Daughters of Veltrans convention at Hotel Whitregan in Norwich, with delegates leaving on the 8:26 am train Wednesday. Names include Mrs Mary Yale, Mrs Belle Curtis, Miss Edith Greene, Mrs Alice Nichols, Mrs Mary Gaumell, Mrs Margaret Nichols, Mrs Harry Frantin, Mrs Laura Ortlepp, Mrs Lulu Brower, Mrs Alice Pulver, Mrs Grace Wonich, Mrs Elizabeth Hoos, Mrs Beven, Mrs Henrietta Parsons, Mrs Mary Cassidy, Mrs Starry aee, Mrs Maude Ford, Mrs Ruby rs, Miss Mary Jones, and Miss Berrice Froen.
The Connecticut House approved $100 for the funeral expenses of Lester Noward of Greenwich who died March 39, 1917. It also granted a $40 monthly pension for 24 months to David A. and Sarah Howard, parents of a deaf soldier from the Ninth Company Coast Artillery, the first Connecticut casualty of the world war.
The Ninth district Republican club will hold a house warming at its new club quarters at Park and Jane streets on May 10. The club recently moved from its former location at Aretiec and Main street.
London reports a fire disaster and a poultry firm announces plans to hatch English pheasant eggs in the United States. An arrangements with steamer lines will move more than ten thousand eggs by ship daily after laying. The manager notes pheasants are native to America and stocks must be renewed as stains change. Eggs will be shipped the day they are laid and incubated in America within about ten days.
A dancer at a local theater was targeted by a group of students who tossed a gas bomb at her after she appeared in scant attire. She has forced the theater to insure her for 2000, 60000 crowns or 30000 dollars. Ninety eight out of every hundred women report benefit from Lydia Pinkham Vegetable Compound in a large survey by the Lydia Pinkham Medicine Co. of Lynn Massachusetts. Eighty eighty percent stated improvement or restored health for ailments of the female sex.
Medieval studies series continues with Professor Ridnton presenting on Hildebrand thought, followed by devotions at the church. Lectures include parallels to Saint Bernard and Luther, with Wednesday sessions and further talks on Bernard and Christian leaders. Ridnton also notes a death plot case in court involving von Wornen in a poison murder trial.
A compact catalog note highlights Hickok brand accessories including belts buckles cuff buttons and suspenders aimed at Wearers seeking sturdy western style hardware. The listing emphasizes durable materials and versatile fashion options for daily wear.
A local shop promotes distinctive dresses with a focus on original, tasteful designs. The ad invites shoppers to visit now for exceptional opportunities to acquire a fashionable, exclusive wardrobe addition.
A fashion notice describes coats made of twill cord fabric with very full shapes and Canton crepe linings in castor navy and black.
Coats and Jacquettes priced at $49.50 for novelty wool fabric with full lining. Special $19.50 in black with cara cal collars. Described as ideal over thin dresses for driving and motoring comfort. Located on the second floor of the tie-side style shop at Recond Moor.
A fabric suede look glove line features the Ivy gauntlet with satin cuff, beaver and buff colors, embroidered tips and backs. The Peony companion in beaver and brown and camel and brown includes a cuff snap. Also offered is a twelve button length Morning Glory with cuff embroidery, priced at $3.00.
Fur garments may be remodeled and renovated through the summer months. Charges will be made when coats are taken out of storage next fall.
The Summer Quarterly of Vogue is now on sale featuring attractive styles and illustrated patterns. In stock, the quarterly costs 35 cents with Pattern Counter located on the third floor.
The catalog describes coarse meshed weaves and elaborately designed curtains next the glass, with scrims and marquisettes featuring corner motifs. Available in cream, white, and ecru with borders and lace edges, some with heavy borders and fringe. Quaker Laces by the yard in simple and large designs with borders. Prices range from 50 cents to $1.25.
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