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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1922
Page
26
LONDON May 14 Princess Mary is to start her own racing stables and it is probable that Mary Blues will be the foundation of her colors.
The article notes raffia flowers and turbans decorated with embroidery, highlighting fashionable headwear embellishments.
Wawmonie Slezak of Pizlee Place drove down Central Avenue and, after skidding onto the Burnell Street sidewalk, crashed into a tree. His car wrecked. he was arrested for driving while under the influence and held in default of $250 bond.
The Children’s Musical Society of St Paul’s Episcopal Church on Kos suth street will present a minstrel show and dance in the church parish house on Beach street tomorrow and Wednesday nights at 8 o’clock. Proceeds go to the Sunday School treasury for the annual parish picnic. The cast includes Elizabeth Hoerle Edgar McManus Walter Nichols Dorothy Tan Eunice Emmons Carral Francis Genevieve Northrop Marion Quinith and Tessie Thompson with soloists and dancers led by Dorothy Fish and Bessie Thompson. Dancing follows the show and homemade candy will be sold. The production is directed by Mrs Andrew McManus with Mrs Hazel Nichola Dalton as musical director and Mrs Buchman heading the costume committee.
May 14. A two ton truck ran wild in a crowded Bronx street after its brakes failed. The vehicle struck a crowd, injuring a infant and causing panic as mothers rushed with children in perambulators to safety. Police reserves were called and the truck then veered past a street car and hit a brick wall. The truck owner had not been found.
May 14 Milford Mr and Mrs Howard Smith hosted a kitchen shower at their Clarktown home attended by numerous relatives and friends including Mr and Mrs David Mead Mr and Mrs Anthony D Smith Mr and Mrs William Platt Mr and Mrs Henry Bristol and many others. Separate notes mention Ruth Herting and Sherron Taylor Baldwinson planning a May wedding at St Pauls Norwalk with ties to Mitford Hien school and athletics.
Louise Faxon Knapp Interior Decorator and Gift Shop at 681 Fairfield Ave announces new materials for grapering and upholstery. The shop promotes iron and wire glassware, lamps, shades and crystal varieties, inviting inspection and offering reasonable prices.
The Stilman Mansion in Monodu Park Paris is being renovated as James A Stillman, the banker, is expected to stay several months in Europe while awaiting divorce in the United States. Rumors in social circles at the Ritz say Mrs Stillman plans to join with her children and set permanent residence in France.
Milford May 14 Burene Merritt a local antiques collector displays a piece of bunting that floated over Richmond during the Civil War attached to a ten dollar Confederate note once part of rebel funds surrendered to Union forces at Appomattox.
Doctors across the country urge Fleischmann's fresh yeast as a nutritious food to support healthy intestinal function. In tests, normal digestion returned in 3 days to 5 weeks with daily use. Try it today by adding Fleischmann's Yeast to your diet and place a standing order with your grocer.
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