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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1922

Page

13

Woman's Auxiliary Plans Memorial Day Parade Involvement

The American Legion Auxiliary accepts a Memorial Day parade invitation and will march in the Third division led by Charles Stevens Smarshy. Afterward they will host a luncheon for Legion members at the Legion Home on Golden Street and sell poppies. They also plan to provide chicken dinners for the boys at Allingtown hospital and aim to install a radio autry there in Wallingford.

Womnon American Legion Charles Sprague Chares J. Crosby Harry Nutt Charles Stevens Smarshy Boys of the Legion Legson Golden EM Street Allingtown Hospital New Haven State Legion Auxiliary Radio Autry Wallingford

Everett Woman Credits Vegetable Compound Change

A Everett Washington woman describes severe fatigue and pain from female troubles that hindered daily work and activity. After using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she reports marked improvement and continues use, recommending it to others with similar symptoms.

Caution on Soap and Shampoo Use for Hair Care

A vintage ad warns against soaps and common shampoos due to alkali drying hair. It promotes Mulsified shampoo as pure and greaseless, claiming it cleanses scalp, removes dust and oil, and leaves hair soft, lustrous, fluffy, and easy to manage. It notes availability at pharmacies and suggests buying in ounces.

Sant Wenths Advertioes

Schools Drill for Memorial Day Parade in Bridgport

Public and parochial schoolboys in Bridgport drill daily for Memorial Day, with 28 public schools and about 700 boys to march. Four drum corps will provide music, and the squads wear white sailor hats and dark trousers as they assemble on Broad Street south of State Street under supervisor Harvey G Went and assistants Teresa Boylan, Elaie Schmite, and E. M. Lakeman. The drills began Monday with high hopes for an improved showing this year.

Harvey G Bridgsport Phare Plang Broad Street State Street Teresa Boylan Elaie Schmite M. Lakeman

Navy recruiting resumes at P.O. Building in New Haven

Navy recruiting has resumed in New Haven with applicants aged 18 to 30 and height at least 64 inches. Eligible men must provide proof of birth date and are to report to the recruiting station at 19 Congress Street New Haven or post office building Hartford. Enlistees go to Hampton Roads Virginia for initial training before active duty.

Navy U. S/ Naws New Haven Ciy Naval Sution Hampton Roads Virginia Congréas Street New Paven Hartford

Miss F Pokras Hosts Miscellaneous Shower for Bride‑to‑Be

Miss Fannie Pokras daughter of Mr and Mrs Max Pokras of 696 Beechwood avenue will wed Benjamin D Greenberg of New Haven. A miscellaneous shower was held Tuesday night at her aunt Mrs G Neuman home with orchid and pink decor. Guests included numerous relatives and friends from New Haven and local area.

Migg Fannie Pokras Max Pokras Beechwood Avenue Benjamin D. Greenberg New Haven G. Neuman Hancock Avenue Philip Pokras Augusta Jane Eva Josephine Sdlosky iMgis Charlotte Wintter Dorothy Pinkelstone Sara, Fried Josephine Hirschberg Fauline Mary Misa Esther Platiek Irene Zelda Platiin Carrie Reich Cosella Mis Minnle Sachs Minerva Ankie Pious Dlann Olderman Lee Boone Rosalynd Mae Lynn Unotsky 8. Deitz Belle Greenberg Betty Zager Misa Diana Gonden M. Greenberg P. Greenberg Iara Josephson

G E Girls' Basketball Team To Host Plant Dance

The G E Girls' basketball team plans a May 18 dance at the Ihy plant with a special jazz orchestra formed by team members. This marks the first in a series of plant entertainment events, featuring fetes on the lawn and a prize fox trot. Committee chair S Carrie Hancock leads the organizing group with Elizabeth Schaffer Josephine Rich and others.

General Electric Company Ihy Conight G. & Girls G. E S. Carrie Hancock Elizabeth Schaffer Josephine Rich Frances Konolo Mary Clark Helen Banas May Cook Loretta Duefrene inJospen Hafner B. Darcey BR. W. Arnold

Allenrhue miracle cure claim from Rochester ad

An advertisement by Jamey Allen of Congress Avenue Rochester promotes a tonic named ALLENRHU claiming to cure rheumatism and gout. It asserts instant relief, a full pint bottle guarantee, and that it purges the body of alleged toxins via kidneys and bowels, promising dramatic improvement even in severe cases.

Jamey Allen Congress Avenue Rochester Trindlu Drus

Personal notices and society events in local clubs

Willam J Brennan returns from New Jersey after a weekend visit. Trinity church Women will hold an all day session starting at 10. Twelfth precinct Republican club hosts a pinechie party at Union Ave. Miss Dorothy Kidd of Newark visits Miss Dora Wheeler. Miss Wheeler entertains with informal bridge. Mrs B D Pierce and Mrs Jonathan Grout host a 4 o'clock tea at Brooklawn Saturday as singles in the girls tennis tournament are played. Dinner followed by The Love Flowers with Richard Barbelinesa. Recent guests at Yellow Bowl tea room include several named local and New York guests. A Barnum recreation Center winter close May 14 eve. Seaside park summer program to follow. The Business and Professional Women's Club meets tonight at 7:15 at the Liberty building. Mrs R C Adams to lead Open House Saturday night. Third District Democratic club hosts whist, pinochle, and entertainment tomorrow at Warfield Ave club rooms with local artists John Waughes, May Kennelly, James O Day. The Women’s Christian Temperance Union will hold a study class tomorrow afternoon at three. Mrs Annie Featherstone to read Hebrews chapter 11. Morlowing the has reports of the Trio Team.

Trinity Church Broid Atreot Pistelet Republican Club Union Avenue Lor D. Pierce Mra Jonathan Grout Brooklawn Country Club Love Flowers Richard Barbelinesa Yellow Bow! Tea Room Samuel C. Shaw Kempton , Adams Louis B. Denningham Oyster, Bay M. L. Judd New York L.A. Coe L. F. Curtis F. Hartwell Chapman New Haven F. T. Kelly Anapuia Liberty Building R. C. Adams Ors. P. G. Laye Mary ‘R. Sheppar Third District Democratic Club Warfield Avenue John Waughes May Kennelly James O'Day Chrisian Temperance Union Annie Featherstone

Alderman Kelly Promises Relief for His District

Alderman Eugone C. G. Kelly heard complaints at the Third district Democrat club. Residents of Bryant street urged sewer repairs and a proposed basin to curb frequent overflows. Delegation members Pax evo and Jonn Ohl pressed for action, noting long-standing neglect by past administrations. Kelly pledged relief and would seek prompt action at the next Common Council meeting.

Eugone C.g. Kelly Third District Democrat Club Bryant Street Pf.paxevo Jonn Ohl Kelly Common Council Osborne Street Algerman Kelly Public Works Department

Sweden Appropriates Funds For Unemployed

Stockholm May 17 The government has asked Sweden's parliament for about $21 6 million in support for the unemployed this year and the assembly has granted around $2 6 million. The measure aims to cover needs until a broader plan is decided.

Stockholm

DAIL Hears Report on Failure of Peace Efforts

Dublin reports indicate parliamentary leaders fail to agree on a basis for uniting Irish factions. Michael Collins proposes a committee with party quotas, DeValera balks at the plan, and further talks after adjournment show tentative willingness to yield without commitment.

DAIL Denis O'Connell Dublin Micchael ‘Collins DeValera Collings Dall Collins Eanterrea

Lions Hear Five Minute Speakers At Noon Meeting

Three five minute speakers reassured the Lions luncheon yesterday at the Stratfield hotel. Speakers included Cooney Winton O C Zhelly and Harvey Gish. Attendance prize donated by Wilson Lee and Company awarded to My Ziroll. David McKengle chaired. Ladies Night planned at The Farm with entertainment and dinner. Church Night set for June 4 at St Georges Episcopal Beech Clinton avenues with Rev Henry B Kelly delivering a sermon.

Lions Stratfield Hotel Cooney Winton O C. & Zhelly Harvey Gish Wilson, Lee and Company My. Ziroll David McKengle Plaron St. Georges Episcopal Chure Beech, Wood Clinton’ Avenues Henry B. Kelly Glab

Hathaway Elected Grand Master in Waterbury Meeting

Charles R. Hathaway of South Manchester, formerly Deputy Grand Master, was elected Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Connecticut I O F during the annual meeting in Waterbury. Herbert J. Philling becomes a deputy, with Frank W. Whiton and others also elected to key offices. South Manchester named for next gathering.

Waterbury Charles R. Hathaway South Manchester Grand Lodge of Gannecicut I. O. OF Grand Lodge Herbert J.philling Frank W. Whiton Charles 3. Fowler Thompsonville Gran Werden Wiliam S. Hutchins Son New Haven James Coopey Mystic Tarmanly Alfred N. Lahey Hartford Grand Guardian Dorr Whitney Bridgeport Lee Davis Norwalk Grand Herald Aaron W. Carlson New Britain

Pretty Shower for Miss Carolyn Luippold Given

Miss Helen Doberstein hosted a shower at 46 Pederat Street for June bride-to-be Miss Carolyn Luippold. Pink decor and a mock wedding entertained guests, with Miss Havel Jones and Miss Julia Duschek among those participating and Miss Edna Trinder playing the wedding march.

Helen Doberstein Pederat Street Ave Carolyn Luippole Havel Jones Julia Duschek Helen Dobelstein Mar-garet Lee Pauling’ 'Gerrsi Emily Duschek Edna L. I. Ritchie James Francia Curry, Jr

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