14 May 1921
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1921
Page
1
An editorial urges travelers in foreign lands and households alike to use newspaper advertising as a trusted guide. It argues that following authentic ads saves time and money, helps set clear buying objectives, and ensures better prices, quality, and comfort.
Y W C A girls practice for a June field meet at Pleasure Beach Athletic Field. Events include 140 yard dash, standing broad jump, baseball throw, running high jump, relay, and Pentathlon judged by total points. First in each event earns letters. emblem for top Pentathlon scorer. Open to all Y W C A members. practice help available at the Service center.
Eleanor 8. Burch of Hartford Connecticut heads Wellesley College debating team which recently beat Vassar and Barnard in key matches asserting strength in the season.
Mrs John Taylor famed for verse presented spring lines read by Clara Spisto, Margaret Graveson, Avis Burton, Elizabeth Robinson and others at the Girls Friendly Society admission service at Calvary Episcopal Church under Mrs Charles Wiley. Marie Klebart gave a talk and readings followed with songs by Grace Mitch and others.
Vincent Nuzzo of East Boston writes of severe itching and red pimples across his face lasting a month and a half. After using two cakes of Cuticura Soap and two boxes of Cuticura Ointment, he says he was completely healed in three weeks. He notes Cuticura Soap Ointment and Talcum as toilet essentials.
Bridgeport presents the largest musical revue for the Connecticut State Hygiene association with a dress rehearsal in Stratfield ballroom and a full Park Theater performance planned. The show features the Merry Widow and Margie groups, strong ticket sales, notable local organizers, and an advisory committee led by Dr. and Mrs. Godfrey.
Miss Elizabeth Seeley hosts three charming bridge teas for Miss Mary Miller ahead of her June 11 wedding to Edmund Bryce DuVal Cleborne. Guests include Miss Alice Curtis and Miss Hulda Chapman among many others. gifts, table decor, and centerpieces feature rose pink tulips and white lilies. Separate gatherings feature Miss Marie Kenworthy, Miss Dorothy Warner, and Yale tennis players invited to Brooklawn.
New York May 13. Woman reformer Mrs George W Loft becomes special deputy police commissioner directing a program to aid young women. She aims to avoid police records, place first offenders in dormitories, pair them with job support, and inspect dance halls moving picture houses and beaches for violations.
A May festival of dancing will be held this afternoon in Stratford Post Office hall as the Stratford children's classes led by Miss Rosale Callander conclude with a spring rainbow setting and cotillion figures. Miss Ruth Katharine Treadwell will perform the Spring Day dance in picturesque costume, highlighting the event.
No 9 993 lingerie pattern in niaisinook shows simple vogue. No 1990 sizes 16 years to 44 bust. Size 36 needs 13 4 yards 31 inch material and 2 yards ribbon. Price 5 cents. Pattern sent by mail postpaid on 15 cents with name and address to Pattern Department Bridgeport Telegram.
Small regular checks in green black blue pink and lavender with white. Some dresses feature or gandie or pique vests sleeve trimmings pocket facings and Rickrack edgings for collars, many in fichu style. A very pretty summer assortment.
A large assortment of plaids and plain colors offers pretty dresses for girls aged 8 to 14. Some plain dresses feature hand embroidery on collars and cuffs, highlighting charming details that newspapers cannot fully convey.
Miss Edna Bailey of 69 W tan Fiace, soon to wed Allertan Mendaugh in early fall, was surprised by a white and pink bridal shower hosted at Aurora Nordstrom’s home Thursday evening. Attendees included Misses Cliva Holsapple, Marjorie Bailey Bailey, Aurora Nordstraw, Mrs WC Conk lin, Mrs Beardsley, Mr Ifton Hawkins, Bradstreet, Mrs R Glakesle, Vira J Havens and others. The event featured flowers and gifts for the bride-to-be.
Mrs Frank Selchert of Horicon Wisconsin reports her daughter recovered from months of backache and stomach issues after taking six bottles of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The letter notes improved appetite, energy for school and chores, and endorses the remedy for such conditions.
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