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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1925
Page
13
Forget the nasty taste and stomach upset with McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets. Doctors and Hindle and Leverty Drug Stores promote them for rapid gains in weight and strength, calling them affordable at around five cents per tablet. A weak child reportedly gained 12 pounds in seven months and improved health.
Land and home sites are presented as cheap now in Bridgeport’s metro area, touting growth, accessibility to factories and shopping, and urging buyers to invest. The piece promotes Howland's big light store as a path to paying for the land by savings on standard goods.
Congressman Schuyler Merritt will address the noon session of Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce focusing on issues facing Congress in the upcoming session. A large crowd is expected as the event outlines national problems and policy directions.
The Business and Professional Women's club held a Mother's Day program yesterday afternoon in their club rooms at 752 Park Avenue. About 45 attendees enjoyed a musical program followed by tea hosted by Miss Helen Saunders and Miss Wilhemina Minsch. The program featured a piano solo by Mrs. Wilm Am ET Combs, contralto Miss Martha Donelelt, violin and piano selections, soprano Miss Helen Pilling, Ave Maria with violin obligato by Miles Christie, soprano Miss Piling, and piano pieces by Miss Faith Pilwelait, Miss Martha Tonelelt, and Miss Magnusson. The Water Sprites was performed by Miss May Swanson.
Fairbanks Alaska May 10 Noel Wein aviator reported lost near Rampart Wednesday with two passengers telephoned today from Nenana that he and the passengers were safe after the farthest north flight recorded He said a storm forced him to land and he walked three days and nights to Nenana.
Mrs. George C. Peet hosts English Literary Club at Yellow Bowl in Friday annual meeting. Officers listed include Mrs. Edward R. Ives honorary president and Ann Marion Betts secretary. Mary Silliman chapter D A R program at Stratfield Hotel features Joen Bullivan, Archdeacon Juan McCarthy talk, and other entertainments. Multiple society gatherings, engagements, and upcoming events across Morris Court, St Luke's, Madison School, and various local groups are noted with several host homes and participants named.
May 10 Huntington special. The Farm Bureaux gathered at the Episcopal parish house where Edith Mason assisted attendees in cutting and fitting dresses. A second meeting was requested for May 20 at the same place. Members listed include Mrs. Harry Brownson, Mrs. Samuel T Buckingham, Mrs. Clarence Fryer, Mrs. George Bradbury, Mrs. Wilam Parkins, Mrs. Charles W. Golddpimk, Mrs. Charles E. Millard, Mrs. Slemient I. Griggs, and others. Edith Mason chaired. Louis Eats is recovering from severe burns sustained while saving a brooder house on the Millcroft chicken farm. he pulled burning doors to save the building and chicks. Dr. F r. Nettleton treated the burns on his face, hands, and limbs. A son named Kenneth Alton, weight 7 12 pounds, was born to Mr. and Mrs George Kraemer of Church Street on Tuesday. Dr. Francis I Nettleton attended.
Harmony Lodge plans a non open Mothers Day gathering at 711 T OB B Wednesday evening. Rabbi J Meyerovitz of Park Avenue Temple will address motherhood and share Bnai Brith work experiences. A special ritual by lodge officers, a vocal instrumental music program, luncheon and social follow. Members, wives and friends invited.
Neat windsors and marquizette curtains with tie backs and ruffled edges promise attractive inside and outside looks. Folded into fourth floor displays, the sale highlights fringed bed blankets, monogram sheets, and striped towels, with dresses and blouses in varied colors and designs for women and children.
An advertisement lists ribbed vests in sizes 34 to 44 at low costs, plus linen napkins of plain hema for general use and art linen in cream and natural shades for scarves, runners, and cloths. Also featured are blue Polly Prim bedspreads 40 by 108, crinkled material that irons easily, and pink or white gum rubber aprons with side loops, promoted as sanitary and desirable on the second floor.
Mrs Mira Slider hosted a Friday miscelular shower by the W E club of Peoples Presbyterian for Miss Harriet Purdy soon to wed Howard Farrar in June. Guests included Mae Davenport Ruth Dorman Anna Hundrey Edith Humphrey Mae Jennings Frances Lister and others. Lilian Keach elected president Jane Myers vice president Eva Slider secretary Harriet Purdy treasurer.
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