Service Club to Aid Annual Tea at Armstrong Residence
Miss Elizabeth Fitch will head the sewing basket for Bridgeport Ladies Charitable Society at the annual tea to be held Thursday 4 to 6 pm at Mrs. Charles H. Armstrong’s home 10 Brooklawn avenue Wharaday. The event marks the year’s sole public appeal for charitable work with a large turnout expected. Mrs C N Worthen will direct the dining room 4 to 5 pm, tea served by Mrs Frank Milter and Mrs Harry Walker, then by Mrs Henry A Bishop and Mrs Harry Deloss 5 to 6 pm. An orchestra will play. ushers listed include Mrs Charles A Baldwin and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Fitch
Bridgeport Ladies Charitable Society
Charles H. Armstrong
Brooklawn’ Avenue
Wharaday
C. N. Worthen
Service Club
Frank Milter
Harry Walker
Henry A. Bishop
Harry Deloss
Charles A. Baldwin
Henry Brodgett
Charles FP. Coe
Charles Edwards
Edward J. Foster
Homer Godfrey
Rebecca French
Frank Gaylord
Charles Fleming
Herbert Lambert
Frederick Morgan
Richard Staples
Horace Strong
Wilam Rawlins
D. Fairchild Wheeler
Albert J. Worthen
Misa Minnie Watters
Phrlis ‘Tomtinson
Mra
Archibald Whitney
KE. A. Jennings
Chamber 10 Holds Biggest Meeting of Year Tonight
Chamber of Commerce members attend the year's largest gathering with Lieutenant Governor Hiram Bingham to speak and officers for the coming year to be announced. The 6:30 p.m. luncheon features an entertainment program titled Radio Nuts with Gerard H. Matthes of Fairchild Aerial Camera presenting stereopticon views of Bridgeport from the air and other member acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Comerce
Hiram Bingham
Gerard H. Matthes
Fairchild Aerial Camera Corporation
Bridgeport
Mrs Gruenberg to Speak on Child Study Tonight
The Federation of Parent-Teacher associations hosts a talk at the Business and Professional Women's club tonight. Mrs Sidonie Maiter Gruenberg of New York presents the final lecture in the Child Study series, following earlier talks on adolescence and early childhood. The event invites all parents teachers and anyone interested in handling children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federation of
Parent-Teacher Associations
Businem and Professional Women's Club
Sidonie Maiter Gruenberg
New York
Collins Ralph wedding held at groom's home
Miss Gladys L. Ralph and Harold B. Collins were married Saturday afternoon at the groom's home with Rev. Chester C. Marshall officiating. Guests came from Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Mystic and Westport. The bride wore white satin with orange blossoms and received a shower. A buffet luncheon followed and the couple planned a motor trip before visiting the groom's grandparents in New London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys L. Ralph
Harold 8
Plorence Andre
Oliver [Ace
Howard A. Gross
Westport
New London
Republican Women 10 Submit New By-Laws May 23
A new Republican Women’s club in the First District formed at Misa Bette Locke’s Fairfield avenue home last Friday plans to present its constitution and by-laws for approval at the May 28 meeting. Charter members back President Coolidge for re election and will start a membership drive after setting a meeting place. Miss Jennie Dewning is elected president with Grace Richardson A B MacDonald Sadie S Bilton as vice presidents William Van Ness as recording secretary Frances L Philips as corresponding secretary and M Strauss as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firsh
Republican Women's Club
Misa Bette Locke
Fairfield Avenue
Coolidge
Jennie Dewning
Grace Richardson
A. B. MacDonald
Sadie S. Bilton
William van Ness
Frances L. Philips
M. Strauss
Our Children by Angelo Afr The Missionary Box
This column argues against forcing a child to sacrifice savings for missionary boxes. It stresses that true sacrifice is personal, must grow with the child, and should be taught by example rather than coercion. It warns that pressuring a child harms heart and faith, advocating gradual, age appropriate guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiitle
Sheré
Imand
Connecticut teachers invited on Alaskan California tour
An invitation extended to Connecticut teachers and friends to join a Brooklyn Teachers Association summer tour through Alaska, California, and the Canadian Rockies, endorsed by New York Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia. Interested parties should contact Katherine M. Tuttle in New Haven for rates and accommodations. The article also notes Hei Lien-fang, a prominent actress in China, who performs female roles, commented on appearing in motion pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
Brooklyn
Hei Lien-fang
Palace-Maiden
Toa
Read’s Prices Prove Low to High School Shoppers
On High School Day 1500 students and parents explored Read's store and found prices far lower than expected. Reported across the shop were astonished reactions to the value on quality merchandise. The store emphasizes low prices plus a service-oriented staff aimed at total customer satisfaction.
New Top Coats Repriced For Quick Clearance
A large number of sport coats in season’s best models in large plaids and stripes are to be repriced for a quick clearance on Monday. They are made from soft imported wool fabrics, silkened and not much duplicated. All to go for sale.
Charming Australian woolens for children and women
Such material is now a spring fashion favorite made of finest Australian wool. It launders well and costs 1.29 dollars per yard, third floor. Saucy prints offer adorable dresses for children in gay colors, with prints for best dresses at 59 cents per yard.
Silk fabric promo sparks a silk range sale
A short retail blurb touts natural pongee silk for dresses blouses slips pajamas and underwear. Imported silk sells at 1 dollar per yard highlighting wide uses and large assortment.
Colored Georgette Frocks Trend in Summer Fashions
Georgettes and chiffons dominate summer evening frocks with fine quality georgette in gorgeous shades sold at 1.98 per yard. Lace on third floor offers a feminine vogue shift from masculine styles, suitable for light and dark silks and cotton gowns, with newest faces of the vogue featured.
Pereales Lace and Chantilly Styles Featured in Summer Fashions
Prominent Pereales lace offerings include delicate nets, batiste insertions, and wide Chantilly trims. Val laces, French Normandy ribbons, and handmade filet styles show in children's frocks and smart house dresses. Prices range from 10 cts to $2.50 per yard, with fibers like fibre silk tubing and radium silk highlighted for laundering and wear.
Cretonnes and Furnishings at Special Monday Prices
A Monday sale features cretonnes at 29 cents a yard and mahogany finish desks priced at 12 50 with large drawers. Stock includes hats, dresses, vests, sateen fabrics, monogram sheets, pillow cases, ginghams, and floral trimmed items. Regular prices cited. discounts apply Monday only.
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Mrs. Gruenberg
Pires
Omtoor
Collins-Ralph
Angelo
AFR
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Read
Axminster
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Cheney
Zephyr
Vogue
Wss
Georgette
Normandy
Pereales
Ecru
Burroughs Card Tables
D. M
Cretonnes
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