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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1923
Page
13
A clipped report details the Art League annual meeting with Mrs Gledhill re elected as president and officers chosen. The notice notes members approving leadership, upcoming duties, and the organization’s plans for exhibitions and community events.
Readers interpret a confusing note about parenting roles and community expectations amid shifting social norms. The fragment hints at mothers adjusting routines and responsibilities as times change, reflecting resilience and quiet adaptation.
A surprise shower for Miss Agnes Tierney drew many local attendees. Guests included Miss Betty Coleman, Miss Helen Reilly, Miss Marzarer Teilly, and Miss Myra Mageen among others, with Mrs Mary Studey Ford hosting and others in attendance.
The Shelton graduations highlight pupils from Miss Dela Martins room with notable performances. Names include Viltrakis, Rhuaigh, Lori Beach, Martha Shameh, Marta Downs, Agnie Hoye, Catherine Standson, Whee Hubbs, and Leichsen. The events include free-tuition exercises and classroom aids, with the grade groups advancing to a citywide celebration.
Readable fragments describe a miscellaneous bridal shower for a recent bride, hosted by acquaintances at a local venue. The text mentions a woman formerly connected to a collar scheme and hints at social arrangements and attendees, with unclear names and details.
Mrs Alvin Beeus was reelected president of the Junior League at a meeting of officers and delegates. The annual reports, social program plans, and fundraising box sale were discussed, with officers including vice president Miss Tavierne Rishon and secretary Mrs Wither Jai ser. Several guests from Bridgeport and New York attended and will appear at the next essential meeting.
Fifty five pupils from St. Cyril's parish city received Palmer Method diplomas for neat handwriting. Winners include Helen Guying Mary Kolka Helen Andameak Mary Gunas Trese Prpike dasenk Tovhre Emlin Me ok and others. names listed with multiple spellings.
A Scout cookie sale will be held in connection with the Spirit of Girlhood pageant at Bridgeport High School on Saturday. The sale proceeds support the officers association, administered by Mrs. Howard Simpson, with members including Miss Marjorie Baron, Miss Bes Misa Fs, and many other named scouts and officers.
The fragmentary notice records vital statistics with names such as Lewis, Mabel, Salvatore, and Matthew Cubrat among others. It references months August May and locations including Florence and Pinel with scattered dates and ages, but many details are garbled, leaving an incomplete register of births and marriages.
Advertising Club ends season with dinner and dance on May 28 at five station hall. C1e0 Wweedbriages, president of the District Advertising Company, will speak. Officers elected include Hoy, Catlin, Hoc, Me, and A. Griffins as secretary-treasurer. Connecticut officers will attend. festivities include a presentation of prizes and a festive board.
The Epworth League elected David Shirra president at the annual meeting. Other officers named included Myrtle Zand as vice president and Alina Finn as secretary with May Hath as treasurer, amid a gathering that emphasized fellowship and church initiatives.
A study reports a novel therapy improving blood pressure in patients with prior resistant cases. Researchers note notable reductions in systolic readings, with several subjects reaching safer ranges after a 12 week course. Further trials are planned to confirm efficacy and safety across diverse groups.
A brief advert notes men's sizes 30 to 44 priced at 15 dollars, previously 19.50, located on the second floor.
A busy sale notice promotes a stamped goods special running Tuesday through Thursday featuring Lace Wimmed Searls at 1.00 per item, pillow cases, centerpieces and Luncheon Sets at reduced prices, blue and rose linens, towels, dresses, baby items and assorted Filet or Venise designs.
Advertisement promotes Warner's wrap around corsets in coutil or brocade with elastic panels, offering sizes from slender to stout. Encourages fitting for best results and teases a complete book on Pung Chow.
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