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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1922

Page

11

Milford Near East Relief appeal plans at $900 quota

Milford's Near East Relief committee outlines plans for a Sunday general appeal to raise a $900 quota for relief work in stricken countries. Services at First, Plymouth and Methodist churches, evening Union meeting at First Congregational, with a state committee speaker and stereopticon views. Woodmont and Walnut Beach services set for 11 am and 2 pm, led by Rev. H C Meserve, to fund support for 15 orphans needing $60 each for food and clothing for a year.

Milford Near East Relief Committee First Plymouth First Congregational Church State Committee Woodmont Walnut Beach H.C. Meserve Amsiford Charles T. Proctor Uhisamount Plymouth Church

Elias Howe School Dance and Card Party

The Elias Howe School Home and School circle sets an informal dance and card party for Tuesday night May 23 in the assembly hall with an orchestra. A card party for parents and friends will be held in the studio with whist and pinochle games.

Elias Hown Oelork

Annual Luncheon and Farewell for Universalist Club

The Universalist Women's Club held its annual luncheon at the church parish house for about 40 guests. The event served as a farewell for Mrs. Jonnie Wilcox moving to California, with gifts including a gold bar pin set with sapphires and pearls for her. Mrs. George Taylor received a large corsage of sweet peas, and retiring president Mrs. John E. H. Orton got a gold wrist watch. guests included Rev. Hal Thurman Stearns, Thomas Knight, and Rev. Frederick Dillintham. Officers for the year were elected: Mrs. Fred W. Tracy president, Mrs. Willard H. Sprague vice president, Mrs. Arthur Guertin secretary, and Mrs. Frank Hughes treasurer.

Great Baskete Af Wlaes Universalist Churcn Universalist Women's Club Jonnie Wilcox Calfornia George Taylor Universalist Church England John EH. Orton Hal Thurman Stearns Thomas Knicht Wilcox Frederick Dillintham Pred W Tracy Willard H. Sprague Arthur Guertin Frank Tiughes

Mothers club whist and pinachie at Hal home

The Mothers club of the Hal home will hold a whist and pinachie at 715 Main Street tomorrow night at 8 30 oclock Prizes will be awarded.

the Mothers? Club of the Hal Main Street

Milford Firemen Plan Annual Ball at Le Chateau

Milford May 16 The seventh annual concert and ball by Chemical Company No 4 of Devon will be at Le Chateau Friday evening with Perry's Orchestra Bridgeport providing music. Committee includes A L Fyfe Lt Arthur Harris and others. Also notes on Decil Trowbridge recovering after appendicitis and society events including Devon Union Church play and Plymouth Hampur Society meeting. False alarm at Will Pond station triggered by box B1. no fire found and investigation ongoing.

Milford Chemical Company No. 4 Devon le Chateau Perry Bridgeport Chirpe A. L. Fyfe Arthur Harris George Wor Thomas Campbell Aptain Ernest Cox Henry Valimont Clarence Furmen Raymond Murray Decil H. Trowbridge Broadstreet West Haven Hospital Fort Trumbull Beach Will Pond Station East Broadway

Cape and Skirt Costume for Junior Girls in Tweed

Apparel for junior girls highlights the Cape and Skirt Costume with removable cape, capes bound with braid, and matching collars. Soft tweed fabric available in rose tan Copenhagen blue brown for ages 12 14 and 16, priced at $15. Imported gingham dresses in small checks with organdie sashes and wool embroidery, for ages 8 to 14, plus other ginghams with pique collars and cross stitch wool details starting at $4.95.

Copenhagen

Household Silverware Sale Incomplete Catalog Listing

Fragments show a sale of tea spoons table spoons dessert spoons medium forks dessert forks medium knives hollow handles dessert knives model handles butter spreaders and bride flat pieces in sets of six with prices ranging from regular to discounted amounts. The text is partial and lacks full context or an identifiable seller.

Local Social Figures Named in Update

Notables listed include Virginia Rutner Miss Dorothy Walsa Miss Louise Drew Frank Raymond and Robert Neaven in a society update detailing community figures and forthcoming events.

Ginia Rutner Dorothy Walsa Louise Drew Frank Raymond Robert Neaven

Lions Club Plans Dinner for Lioneses Ladies Night

Bridgeport Lions Club will host its first ladies night at the Form on Thursday May 13. The event aims to honor members and invite guests to an evening of fellowship and program highlights.

Bridgeport Lions Club

Miscellaneous Shower for Miss Wheeler in 1920s Social Scene

Fred Yabes hosted a mixed gathering at 121 Summerfield in honor of Miss Wheeler. Guests included Miss Ben Malin, Miss Anna Exzlarl, and Miss Marie Wagter among others. after music and dancing a buffet was served and the evening featured bowling, billiards, and a whist party hosted by the Wheeler family. The event led into a planned dinner at 6:30 and a further soirée at future engagements.

Fred Yabes Summerfield Ares Nue Misa Wheeler Ben Malin Anna Exzlarl M Mills Krysel Marie Wagter M Wheeler Harriet Wheeler Whitworth A. Barre M. Bel F. Yabes al Alices Wheeler Wheeler Sylvan Billards Qvenne Bernan Washington Wilson Whitworth Mary Anna Rock

Club colors Purples and Gold Highlight Event

A social event will feature the club colors purple and gold with music by Al Menard's orchestra. The organizing committee includes Pierce Gahan as chairman, Charles W. Cyrus, Stanley T. Kellogg, and J W Wheeler.

al Menard Pierce ‘Gahan Charles W. Cyrus Stanley T. Kellogg J- W. Wheeler

Fountain Pens and Ink at Stationery Counter

Waterman self fill fountain pens offered with clip or ribbon sautoir attachment. Prices range from 2.75 to 6.25 dollars. Ink for fountain pens 15 cents a bottle. Stationery Counter features emphasized in the listing.

Waterman

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