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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1921

Page

15

Fairfield County League of Women Voters Meets in Norwalk

The Fairfield County League of Women Voters gathered in Norwalk for an afternoon meeting. Mrs Richard Aldrich of New York spoke on opportunities for independent league work and a petition to raise the Connecticut state farm for women ages 16 to 25 was presented.

Fairfield County League OF Voters Norwalk Fainfeid County League of Women Voters Spiringrone Richard ‘Aldrich New York League Birs John Dem Ming Fuller Fairfield County League Cleveland James T. Rourke League Rourke Washington, D. C

Catholic Community House Meeting Report

The annual Catholic Community House meeting will be at 611 Barnum Avenue with Miss Victoria Larmour presiding. Rev. John I. Landry will speak on community work and Miss Elzabeth Dailey will present her annual report, followed by a musical program by M. J. Gratton.

Catholic Community House Barnum Avenue Victoria Larmour John I. Landry Elzabeth M. Dailey M. J. Gratton

Letters of Natalie and Europe trip plans teased

The excerpt outlines a travel pitch with a New York to Europe alternative, mentioning booking by S. Loewith and Co for a two day sail to visit Cartier and Champlain country, a $290 round trip with meals, and a Brooklawn Country Club setting. It blends lifestyle notes with shopping and service ideas, including a budget plan and Lane’s candy promotions.

New Foundland Vetege Y River St Lawrence Quabec Evers Reed Europe Brooklawn Mark Meagher Company Co Chicago Brovititus Gaede Citr Seerey Pia Mr. Meagher Rooster River Seine Tia Geuwtord Leana

Wheaton College Club Hosts Successful Endowment Dance

A Wheaton College club dance to aid the endowment fund drew a large local crowd and guests from Waterbury and Danbury. Donations surpassed $65, music by the T and C orchestra, with refreshments by club members and praise for careful planning.

Wheaton College Club Ché Walle Presbyterian Wheaton Treshman LeRoy A. Favey Wheaton College Waterbury Dambury Ffair William Norace Day Alexander Alison, Jr Baird Lena Sheldon Woodruff Freeman Danbury

Child Welfare Bill Moves From Committees In 1921 Agenda

The appropriation committee reported a bill to establish a child welfare bureau with 186000 for two years. The Judiciary Committee urged passing the Juvenile Court Bill. Humane Institutions favored three minor measures. The plan creates a Public Welfare Department under the State Board of Charities with a appointed commissioner and broad duties over dependent children, licenses, placement, juvenile court cooperation, and probation.

Appropriations Committee Judiciary Committee Humane Institutions Committee Commissian Child Welfare Bureau Bi State Board of Charities Department of Public Welfare Commission

Python Pets Replacing Dogs In London Society

Society pages note a trend toward reptile companions among London's elite with snakes, alligators, boas, and lizards appearing in Mayfair homes and events. Victorian stores report growing demand as women showcase chameleons, water tortoises, and snakes as accessories and status symbols in public.

London Torres W. Fadirsaten Milady Mayfair Hyde Park Broadway Eric Gamage A. W. Geanage Custater

Local Social Notes Highlight Weddings and Visits

Miss Marion Ents from New Rochelle visits Brooklawn park hosts luncheon for Ents and Bartram as June brides near. Mrs Grout and Mrs Godfrey plan teas and bridge for charity benefiting Fairfield American Legion. Alumnae at Miss Masters school hold annual June hour with notable attendees. StratfordHouseswan gatherings feature Choate students returning home and Connecticut women courses promoted by Yale and League of Women Voters. Summer plans include Mrs McNeil's trip to Westerly and church league sewing meetings with luncheons.

Marion Ents Justin Ents New Rochelle N. Y Jonathan Grout Brooklawn Park Jonathan Godfrey the Oaks Woman's Auxiliary George Alfred Smith American Legion Fairfield Women's League of the Park Street

Elizabeth Fenner Eyebrow Shaping Service Ad

Specialist hair on jedi faces destroyed for ever by electric neede process. 2.60 warts and moles. Eyebrows permanently shaped. Absolute privacy. 2 years in Bridgeport. Room 302, Conn. Nat Bank Didg. TEL B. 2261.

Elizabeth Fenner Bridgeport Conn Nat Bank Didg

Unusual Pirate Night at YWCA in Greenwich Village

A rare evening at the YWCA 282 Golden Hill Street features a pirates cave setting with candy lighting and a full course dinner. The Pirates’ Jase Orchestra provides music for dancing after dinner, with proceeds aiding the athletic association’s community pledges.

Golden Hill Street Pirates’ Jase Orchestra Pirates Den Greenwich Village Lww. C Letic Association

Suburban Day apparel sale offers wide range of fabrics

The ad lists price reduced fabrics and garments including gingham house dresses Billie Burke and Hoover styles, petticoats percale ginghams long cloth towels sheets and linens, dress fabrics, stockings and hosiery, men’s wear and children’s socks. Many items shown with bulk pricing and regular sizes plus extra sizes for stout women.

Gingham House Billie Burke

Children of Mary Plan Entertainment at Colonial Fall

An unusually interesting program is arranged for the Children of Mary of St Charrist church to entertain at the Colonial Fall tomorrow evening. Participants include the McDonald twins Frank Prochaska the Dung Trio Minna M King Miss Catherine Kane and many others with a large reception committee listed by name.

Children of Mary St. Charrist Church McDonald Twins Frank Prochaska Dung Trio Minna M. King Catherine Kane Lana Gid

Shoes for Every Need at The Shoe Department

The store lists one hundred pairs white canvas and patent leather shoes priced at $1.00, including French heels and kid pumps. Additional offerings include black kid two eyelet ties, children’s shoes in tan kid or black patent, all with French heels, plus durable Boy Scout shoes in black or tan sizes 10 to 6.

Bargain Corsets and Girls Wais Offers Listed

A vintage ad item lists corsets at 1.00 and 1.50, boys and girls waists in sizes 2 3 and 4 25 to 50 cents for bandeaux brassieres and girl waists in sizes 8 9 11 and 12 priced 39 cents.

Bandeaux and Brassieres

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