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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1923

Page

13

Summer Reading Books List Prepared by PTA Federation

A PTA federation meeting at the Business and Professional Women's Club discussed preparing a summer reading list of 500 books for mothers of schoolchildren. The guide, organized by the culture committee chaired by Mrs Henry Olier, will be categorized for boys and girls and distributed around June 7 before vacation.

Federation of Parent-Teacher Associations Woman's Lab Fing Riel Elsie Anders Florence Ecere Hayes Afriins Lederer Ex FB. Clark Sam Sherman Preer John S. Bridgeman Mothers of School Curature Henry Olier Edworth City Noripal School Jennie

Scout Pageant Participants Chosen for Bridgeport

The Bridgeport High School auditorium hosts a Saturday pageant presenting scouts and heroines. Cast lists include Marion Hubbell as Pocahontas, Helen Lancock as Queen Victoria, and Mary Walsh as Louise Alcott, with many others such as Jenny Brown, Vera Wesche, Alice Smith, and Laura McEldowney among the performers. Rehearsals proceed to finalize scenes and roles.

Auditoriu Bridgeport High School Wwe Venelia Rood Ite Jenny Rown Jan of Are Mary D’oller Neen Isabelle Marion Hubbell Pohontas Vera Wesche Priscilla Margaret Bassick Madelon de Ver- Ineres Jean Marshall Mary Jamen Chary Demarest Elizabeth Katherine Monahan Prascovia Aplowitz Mary Lyon Maria Dorothia Dix Mart Engabeth Hlaine Ratt Harriet Beecher Stowe Helen Lancock Queen Victoria Charlote Charlotte Cushman Beaty ‘Sieht Jenny Lind Alice Rockee Carex Laura McEldowney Sue Anthony Adam Talleray Florece Nightingale Roth Judson Jace Darling Mary Walsh Louise Alcott Marjorie McJean Alice Smith Jarion Munson Marjorie Gamwell Clara Ohlberg Margret MelanEmin Cornelia Pitzeih Ton Marion Whipple

Couple Celebrate 30th Wedding Anniversary

Mrs W Wagner of 1st Avenue marked the thirtieth wedding anniversary at home with a supper, magical entertainment, and dancing. Guests included numerous neighbors and relatives, with a decorative gift of a handsome fan presented to the couple.

W. Wagner 1St Avenue Fen Derancig Currie Livingston McKendricks Kale Atv Shaw Jrames Connell Wow Woodside Nglone Son P. Kelly Wagner Afr

Tudor Players Announce Summer Program in Greens Farms

Tudor Masers of Greens Farms announce a summer program featuring a vent of comedies and dramas after a successful past season. Rehearsals for May June lead to a May June Italy presentation date announced later.

TUDOR Tudor Masers Greens Constance Sherwood Sapraun Sineist Wheuday Ituly London Buri

Froebel Seniors Plan Tea for Miss Bailey

Miss Carolyn Sherwin Bailey of New York, noted story writer, will speak at Connecticut Prophet Normal Windergarten Primary School West Avenue this noon. Alumnae and public school teachers invited. seniors will serve tea afterward and sing a greeting song after her introduction.

Carolyn Sherwin Bailey New York Boware Connecticut Prophet

Theatre league to present final bill next week

The Theatre League will stage its final bill of the current season next week with a May 41 program. The production features Milne’s Mr Pim Passes and stars Travorell and Miss Neithercut, with Mrs. George Narden and Charles Carug in key roles.

Lite ‘Theatre League Ag Weet Avenue Prgram Tor

Margaret Galloway 15 to Mrs A Bagdy Jr Wedding

The ceremony for Miss Margaret Galloway to Alexander Bagdy Jr was held at a United Church wedding with Miss Galloway wearing cream crepe and roses in her bouquet. Her sister Miss Mare L Galloway wore dark blue with a pink bouquet. Best man Steven Els assisted as a wedding supper followed at the Lindley Street home. Relatives gathered as the couple planned their return to the city in the fall.

Amarkaret Gallnyis Alexaniteor Steven Els Fraiher Ira Lindley Eralor Bridgham Atigael Will Jeuve False Mountains Wal

Garden Club Festival Set By Bridgeport Colleges June 2

The third annual Garden Party hosted by Bridgeport College Club includes Mount Holyoke, Smith, Wellesley, Vassar, and others. It will benefit endowment funds with seating on the lawns of the Jonathan Godfrey estate in Brooklawn. Committee chairs include Oliver yer Mount Holyoke general airman Miss Catherine Jent noyans chairman, Lee of Smith publicity, Mrs Emma Jaimes Wellesley lead, and Miss Telen Wheeler Vassar refreshments.

Bridgeport College Club Maonuot Holyoke Sinonons Smith, Wellesley Vassar Colleges Ars. al. Wheeler Fat Fost Road Fat Field Jonathan Godfrey Brooklawn Oliver Yer Mount Holyoke Catherine Jent Noyans Vonineil Lee Herbert Jepaon Smith Emma Jaimes Wellesley Telen Wheeler Vassar

Tennis Club to Hold Election of Officers

The tennis club will elect officers at the Industrial Service center of the W. Longs at 7 oclock. The event offers beginners guidance and practice sessions this week with nomination of officers prior to next weeks election. Girls may join for instruction starting this week with practice on Monday or Thursday nights and beginner instruction on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Tone Lacey Enn Nore Mnis Sears Doura Cegigierlog

Personal notices and gatherings in local community life

A jumble of local social items lists parties at Mrs George Miller’s 447 Shelton street and a cofee party at the neph’s church. It notes a meeting of Veterans of Foreign Wars at 18 State Street with listed organizers and attendees. Also mentions a state moderations group event, a church lecture count, and various announcements including births, visitors, and a Ladies Auxiliary function.

George Miller Shelton Street G. Weisian Billside Avehue New York U.S Germany

Crepe Rubber Sole Shoes Offer Wet-Proof Durability

Those who seek comfort may enjoy crepe rubber soles praised for wet proofing non skid and long wear. Prices listed include $8.00 gray suede with black calf and brown calf with brown buck and $10.00 for crepe rubber versions noted for resiliency and extended outdoor use.

Mah Jong Tables in Stock with Folding Ebony Finish

Mah Jong tables ready for playing the intricate Chinese game feature folding black ebony hardwood designs with side trays for tiles and counters. One tray in brilliant Chinese red houses the East Wind, with expensive models in mahogany boxes and reinforced brass corners. Separate trays for use on other card tables priced at $2.50 for a 9 set plus a new instruction book by L L Hart detailing play in Canton Shanghai and other cities.

L. L. Hart Mr. Har China Canton Shanghai Tientsin Peking Chines Li Hung Chang

A New Line of Pictures at Tietura Gallery Third Poor

A new gallery display features attractive subjects mounted in old gold brushed frames, including The Avenue of Trees Dance of the Nymphs The Age of Innocence Miss Simplicity Whistler's Mother Watts Hope and various Photogravures with Polychronine in 10s by 6 inches panels. The collection highlights landscapes and natural scenes with waterfalls wayside paths and mountain scenery.

Whistler Watts

Self Hanging Prices Listed for Items

A brief display lists prices 5.50 6.50 7.75 and 8.75 in a column format. The source shows a simple price line likely from a shop or catalog. No additional context or names are provided.

Rug Prices and Styles From The Biltmore Rush Rugs Catalog

The advertisement lists prices for summer floor rugs including Biltmore Rush Rugs in 18 inch squares at 1.10 each, braided oval rugs in four sizes from 24x36 inches to 72x27 inches with prices from 2.75 to 7.00, and Rag Rugs in several sizes from 30x69 inches to 36x72 inches priced between 1.35 and 3.50.

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