Poppy Week Proclaimed by Bridgeport Mayor Atwater
Mayor Atwater issued a proclamation designating May 22 to 29 as Poppy Week. Veterans groups plan to sell 5000 poppies in Bridgeport to aid ex service men and families, with proceeds supporting relief efforts in France. Local VFW commander Williams received word for 200 large and 500 small poppies for sale.
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Atwater
Veterans of Foreign Wars and
American Legion
Bridgeport
John H. Williams
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Paul Volker
Thomas Vincent Bowery Fest
United Sates Veterans Hospital
Wew Haven
Mme. E. Guerin
France
United States
Why Are Some Women Popular and Successful
A vintage health advertisement argues that female happiness and success come from freedom from troubles. It claims Lydia E. B. Finkham's Vegetable Compound brings relief to women with aches and blues, offering a new lease on life and improved well being.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Themacires
Lydia EB Finkham
Ong
Marital Tangle in Pictures
A chaotic collage recounts the wedding drama involving Mrs Anastasa Andreivitech Von slatskoy-Voneltsky once Marian Stephens of Chicago, her Russian husband Anastase Vonslatskoy-Vonelatsky, and accusations from Liousort Mouromsky claiming a 1936 Yalta marriage. The page features a photographed marriage license and a cast of named figures in a sprawling urban gossip tableau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anastasa Andreivitech Vonslatskoy-Voneltsky
Marian D. Stephens
Chicago
Anastase Vonslatskoy-Vonelatsky
Fole
Ridley Pars
America
Mule
Liousort Mouromsky
Anisetase
Yalta
Crimea
Howland Dry Goods manager honored with gifts
Ralph H Paine long serving general manager of Howland Hughes Co Waterbury received a traveling bag a Masonic ring and a Kipling set from the store staff and buyers in a farewell event attended by Mrs Paine Mr and Mrs Rawson Hughes and A B Cooper. A generous watch was presented at a buyers gathering and a dinner followed with speeches and dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howland Dry Gooda Company
Ralph H Paine
Howland-Hughes Company
Waterbury
Miliinery Department
M. Kynehan
Joseph Poultney
5. C. Parker
Paine
Rawson Hughes
Hondy
Aixty
A A. M. Cooper
Howland Dry Goods Co
Howland Hughes Co
John Rawson Hughes
Silver roving cup to honor Industrial Girls league winners
Banquet at Industrial Service center of the YWCA tonight honors Oriole Sr. and St. James Birla basketball teams as Industrial Girls league champions. Program includes singing dancing and a play with local girls performing. Captains organize banquet and entertainment with Miss Rose Sakowita chairing.
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Oriole Sr
St. James Birla
Industrial Girls
River
Industrial Service Center
Avelock
Caroline May
Madeline Orp
Chrysanth Satu
Hielen
Irene Pleger
Mies Tavur Irene
Marion Ju
Emplayees Honor Miss Olson at Woolworth Birthday Party
The former Woolworth employees hosted a birthday celebration for Miss Elsie Olson with a chicken supper, songs, and dancing. Roses were given, and a bouquet was presented amid the festivities to those in attendance including several named guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FL W. Woolworth Company
Olson
Weranee Lilley
Evelyn Ryan
Misa May Halpin
Viola Adams
Anna Jones
Hilda Johnson
Mas May Roywid
Mary Spins
Madeline Easner
Jean Palumbo
Marguerite Loogyershak
Saran Kramer
Dena Buchino
Mary Mascia
Anna Garrick
Flor
Impressions of National League Convention in Norwalk
The Fatfield County League of Women Voters held its largest meeting in the new Girls' club in Norwalk with a morning business session by nine leagues and plans for the first county convention in Tun. Anne Richardson was named county financial chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fatfield County ‘League of Women “Voters
Norwalk
Tuns
Anne Richardson
Ridgefield
Samuel C. Shaw
National League
Baltimore
James Rourke
Blagefield
Frederick C. Bursch
Riverside
George Reid
Herbert Knox Smith
Pearcy Walden
Mary Buixley
Bridgeport
James T. Rourke
Lynn W. Wilson
Martin T. Meyer
Herbert Sherman
Strafford
Misa Maude Hull
Edith Hastings
Surprise Shower For Helen Finnell Before Wedding
A surprise luncheon shower was held at Miss Helen D. Finnell's home, an employee of F. E. Beach Company, ahead of her marriage to William S. Groninger. Pink and white décor with a Jack Horner centerpiece graced the luncheon table. many friends attended including Miss Gallagher and Miss Bank among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen D. Winnell
F. E. Beach Company
William S. Groninger
Ths
Jack Horner
Hates Gallagher
Beulah Bank
Genevieve Brown
Edith
Corraine Fitegerald
Elizabeth Ford
Moss Aurora” Nordstrom
Louise, Jennia
Marie Groninger
Elizabeth Heuser
Mildred
Mae
Helen Finnell
Wiliam Hagserty
James Green
Wallace Ballou
Andrew Harding
Charles Potts
M. Finnell
Finnell
J. W
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Main St
Arcade
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Arkin
Janet McKenzie Hill
Beardsley
Boston
Lyonaine
Court
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Elinton ‘Aveur
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Buffalo Club
Barnum Recreation Centre
Sumner
Seaside Park Pavilion
Jefferson School
Travellers’ Aid Society
Stratheld
Betty Havens
Elmer Havens
Emma Willard School
Troy
N.Y
Dorothy Carpenter
Ladies Guild of
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Main
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Uccu
James Hilton
Isabella
Annie
Carroll Avenue
New York
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Liverpool
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Gregory Street
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Ruth Tharkland
Ruth Byarkiang
Dewey Street
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Marion Street
Charles W. Smith
New Haven
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S. Katt
Sanford Avenue
Hebrew Ladies Arj Society
M. B. Bellew
Westle
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Marcel
State ST
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Cato
Elsie Olson
National League Convention
Alfred W. McCann
Kern’s
Best Delicatessen
Charles Toerper
Boston Ave
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Bobbie
Sandal
Kinney's
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