May Luncheon and Society Gatherings at Local Clubs
The Bridgeport area hosts a busy May luncheon season at the country club with high scores in bridge, and multiple hosts and guests including Mrs. Chary Smith and Miss Beatrice Smith. Other clubs plan meetings at English Literary and Business and Professional Women venues, with notable attendees and forthcoming events. The week features hubbub around art league exhibits, a black rock house party, and a New York church wedding of Beatrice A Stevenson to Dr. Stanton R. Smith, plus local church assemblies and social teaparties through the weekend.
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Countey Club
W. Hills
Chary Smith
Miss Smith
William CG. Hawley
Frederick B. Curtis
Horace Smith
Augustus Hi. Bullard
Sutton
Brooklawn
Convalescent Children Plans Amid Reservoir Celebration
A seaside community hosts plans for convalescent children as Hemiocks reservoir project nears completion. Attend a miscellaneous hour event hosted by Miss ML C Auglies in honor of upcoming weddings and guests including Miss Florenes Yaus. Several attendees travel to New York for Miss Aclone Tracy’s Bellevue Hospital training graduation while Mrs. Hough hosts a bridge party with twenty rounds.
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Ik Hemiocks
Byinkictt
Hemiocks
ML C
Martin
Missontondon
Dr. & J. Hennessey
Prantl
Tracy
Huntington Road
Fageve
New York
Aclone Tracy
Bellevue Hospital Taining School
Helen Benewater
Averica Street
CAPT NASH WEDS REDCROSS NURSE IN SIBERIAN WEDDING
Captain Vernon Leslie Nash, a decorated officer, married Miss Taze Gertrude Bruner, daughter of Clement Manavilla Bruner of Santa Rosa, California. The ceremony occurred on New Year’s Day in Siberia as Nash serves with Allied forces before heading to the Philippines.
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Siberian
Henry B. Nash
Willow _street
Vernon Leslie Nash
Taze
Gertrude Bruner
Aly
Clement Manavilla Bruner
Santa Rosa
Calif Tre Oride
Berce, Soycku
Nash
Reguar
Ina
Tantyy
Peiipe Pings
Divorce Cries Over Freedom to Remarry In Chicago Decree
In San Francisco dramatic local notes mention a man seeking to remarry after a Chicago decree. Court clerk reports show the Chicago ruling barred marriage for one year. A passerby inquires at the Superior court about divorce effects, asking if remarriage could occur tomorrow.
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Carl Riddleberg
Charles
Chicago
Whci Riddleasrg
Riddieberg
H. J. Our
Bliss Daughter to Wed Knopf of Geological Survey
General Bliss and Mrs Bliss announce the engagement of their daughter Eleanor to Adolphus Knopf of the geological survey. The wedding likely will be in October. Mr Knopf is delivering course lectures at Yale.
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Taker SH. Bliss
Eleanor
Adolphus Knopf
Geological Survey
Mr. Knopf
Yale
Women Organize Roosevelt Week Drive in New York
An organized Roosevelt Week initiative forms a strong committee led by Grippin to back efforts for restoring Theodore Roosevelt's birthplace as a national monument. The campaign, supported by men and women committees including Mayor and directors, seeks 33 000 members with gifts and memberships for all ages, highlighting Americanism and service to women and children of New York.
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France
Roosevelt
Memorial Unil
Grippin
Elmers Helen
Qssislitvine Willan TL. Hommes C. Mixer
Charles H. Ne 'Paige
Pris Imutiuns
Staples
Ares
Tng
Womens Worlurg
Hhanorry
Mayor Wiimpsau
Hestine Birtionhns
Roosavet House
Theodore Roosevelt
We Mast
20Th Street
New York
Lean
Childrai
Rosevelt
Mita
Roossyvels
Honemer
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Inksely
Children Choirs to Sing at County Meeting
A morning session features the public schools chorus led by Clay ton P Bravens and Miss Mary Loutee Peck, with Miss Catherine Russell as soloist. The event includes the second part of the Children's Crusade and an assisting organist from the Orarorig Society.
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Children’s Crusade
Clayton P. Bravens
Mary Loutee Peck
de Orarorig Society
Catherine Russell
Thor Music
Mynybers
Uncle Joe Cannon Advice Birthday Message
Washington, Ms See Cannon marks a 4th birthday anniversary and offers youth guidance. He recalls service in Congress, noting 22nd term and past speaker tenure, while a reporter questions terms and health, and Bell Telephone rate hearings in Pennsylvania unfold with public submissions and procedural plans.
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Washington
Coun
House of Representitives
Joe
Gongrena
Asien
Cannon
Hoese
Ar Wis Bon
Guilford
N.C
Danville
Tis
Marriage Licenses Issued By Bureau Of Statistics
Starrines licenses issued yesterday to William Maggiore of Boxon Avenue and Mrs. Marcella Ly Grey of 209 James Street, Russell E. Rondel of 62 Swerr Street, and Sturtevant of 104 Sheridan. Three garbage cans and diamonds valued at $1,000 stolen from a time here. Police request reports on any sighting of suspects with three garbage bins containing diamonds.
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Bureau of Witi Statistics
Willian Maggiore
Fin Boxon
Mra
Marcella Ly Grey
Jannes Street
Russell E. Rondel
Swerr Street
Sturtevant
Sheridan
Bandiedo
Tae
Seniors Present Passing of Third Floor Back Tonight
The senior class of the high school will present the modern play The Passing of the Third Floor Back tonight and tomorrow night under the direction of Airs. Sara Sherman Pryor. Tom ScDone ald leads as Willie, praised for his voice and dramatic control. The show features a sympathetic portrayal of Shelton in Suwciy and includes a London lodging scene with clever character work by a strong cast.
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Sara Sherman Pryor
Tan
Tomoorrow
Jerome Ky
Terame Corfunnsi
Forbes Robertson
Wilio
London
Ming Sittin
Ger
Willoo
Tom ScDoneald
Glady
Shelton
Hagen
Hiwee
Cup
Mink
Lon Tae Duesdney Dower
Bricker Henry
Fuule Jackman
U S Sought To Divert Water Claim Emerges
International water rights dispute centers on proposed diversion from the Milk and St Mary rivers. Canadian counsel argues treaty requires joint use of the rivers and borders, while U S interprets allocation differently, potentially shifting flow to the Milk River basin and affecting Alberta and Montana irrigation.
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Otlaw
Thas Wnltad
St. Mars
Aimere
Ornnian
Ebingel
Dominion
Catia Cifte Irrigation Department
Slaton
Canada
Sivers
St. Saras
United Seal
Resolutions Demand Safer Livestock Shipment Cars
Chicago reports a meeting of 33 merchants under the National Livestock Exchange to press for better railcars for livestock transport after thousands of cattle and hazards from defective cars were cited. Attendees urged improvements amid ongoing industry concerns.
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Chicago
Mar
Epee
Countey Field
Food costs doubled since 1913 in 1916 labor data
The Department of Labor reports that food prices in 1916 ran about twice those in 1913, with the rise tied to wartime demand and inflation. Germany’s prices appear to have led the increase as the war economy expanded.
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Laod
Pesrus
Department of Labor Atatistics
Ayeomen
Tertain
Germany
Barn Dance at Center Entartainment Promises Music
An old fashioned barn dance event will entertain at the community center with lively music and dancing. Local residents are invited to join the evening of traditional tunes and social dancing.
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Eulion Center
Petticoat Sale Ad Highlights Silk Jerseys and Sateens
An old advertisement describes petticoats as they emerge from boxes and outlines plans for a sale. It promises colorful items like Silk Jerseys and Sateens for better wear, Ginghams and Chambrays for house wear, noting color images unavailable in black and white.
Silk Jerseys Described As Sleek and Satiny Wear
Silk jerseys are praised as satiny smooth and clam, with colors from coral to purple. The garments can be worn dressy or fancy, finished at the bottom with straight or plaited bands in striking color combinations.
Flouncy summer wear ideal under dresses with cording
This item highlights deep flounces and multiple rows of cording, described as well made and ideal for wearing under summer dresses. The price is listed as $5.95.
Striped Gingham and Chambray Skirts Feature Colorful Flounces
Bright blue and white striped ginghams and blue gray chambrays showcase a range of colors from black to navy. Skirts boast deep accordion plaited flounces with contrasting color bands and floral pyraz mid pattern details. Colors include green purple taupe Belgian blue old rose and blue mixes.
The Letters of Natalie Dear Evelyn Art Exhibit
An annual sport art exhibition showcases crafts by local members, including hooked rugs, jade inspired costumes, and needlework. The display features works by the Dagieh artist from 80 John Street and reflects Bridgeport’s growing arts scene.
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Evelyn
China
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