Local society notes and events fill Bridgeport week
Prominent figures including William J. Parker and Elmer B. Hopper attend Shriner imperial convention in Los Angeles. Weekends bring weddings anniversaries and social gatherings across Bridgeport with Miss Estelle Cortright and Miss Florence Bechtel among attendees. Organizations host luncheons dances and theatre fundraisers as the city lines up summer events and excursions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Parker
Pyramid Temple
Los Angeles
Shriners
Mr. Parker
Elmer BK. Hopper
George
Weatchester Allmore
Rye
Estelle Cortright
Colorado Avenue
Florence Bechtel
Tlarlem Avenue
Kimonos and Rayon Fabrics on Sale at Main Floor
A vintage sale blurb touts kimonos in rose orchid blue and patterned options with ribbon or self trimming. It also promotes washable pougee drapes for windows and rayon step-in combinations in flesh orchid and pean, offered at reduced prices with details on sizes and finishes.
Read Stationery and home goods on sale in Bridgeport
In Bridgeport Conn a local ad lists Read Stationery items at 59 cents a box and features generic home goods including vitrified china casseroles with nickel plated frames. The notice mentions mercerized Shantung fabric and decorative cord or cable covers. Main floor displays highlight Monday specials and colors orange rose or blue with stamped corner designs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feo
Shantung
1925 House Beautiful Annual for home beautification
An appeal to readers to beautify home surroundings with a steely bound edition on quality paper. The annual targets the household buyer interested in stylish, practical decor and durability, highlighting value and appeal for domestic use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moredit
Rubber Panties and Handkerchiefs Ad from Madrthon
Ad offers rubber panties at 25 cents and large Renail men's handkerchiefs for 19 cents, with a regular price listed at 23 cents each. Described as comfortable and fashionable, the items target male wear and personal accessories in a vintage sale listing.
Krinkle Crepe Kimonos Priced At 2.98 Each
Krinkle Crepe Kimonos priced at 2.98 appear in multiple color options including peach urchid tan blue and rome with trimmed buttons and shirred riboom detailing across the floor display.
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Rome
Historic Arctic Brotherhood Building Destroyed by Fire
Fire yesterday originated in the United States Immigration office and destroyed the Arctic Brotherhood Building of Mother Camp No. 1 at Skagway. Many historic relics were lost. Notable members of the Skagway Brotherhood include Chief Justice Taft and former Speaker Joseph G. Cannon.
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Juneau
United States
Arctic Brotherhood
Mother Camp Number 1
Skagway
Skagway Brotherhood
Taft
Joseph G. Cannon
Neal Family Celebrates 40th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Henry D Neale mark their fortieth anniversary after marrying in England in 1885. The couple moved to the United States two years later, building careers in rail, steel, and textiles, and later roles with automobile and manufacturing firms. They live in Bridgeport with five children and twelve grandchildren.
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Mrs
Henry D.neal
Mark
Henry D. Newle
Willem Street
England
United Sates
Pacemon
N. J
Neale
Eria Railroad Company
Passaic Steel Company
Bridgeport
American Gridgh Mfg
Tocomobile Company
Salts Textile Mfg. Company
American Chain Company, Inc
Tl. BR. A
The
Trinity Church
Corinthian Lodge
A. M
Loyal Order of Moose
Constance
T.at, Read Company
Harold W
Coulter
McKenzie
Painleve Cabinet Faces First Chamber Test in Paris
Paris May 24 The Painleve cabinet faces its first test as the chamber of Deputies convenes after a month recess. Moroccan credits and M Calliaux financial measures dominate urgent questions and will be debated as the cabinet seeks to prove its strength after the confidence vote prior to adjournment.
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Paris
M. Calliaux
Chamber of Deputies
Chia
Palnleve
Memorial Day Mass in Norwalk at St Josephs Church
South Norwalk Council No 1254 Knights of Columbus will hold a Memorial Day requiem mass at St Josephs Church on Saturday morning. The mass is set for 7 30 oclock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
South Norwalk
Knights of Columbus
St. Joseph's Church
Ita
Huntington to Get State Road Between Huntington and Shelton
Huntington will see a state road built between Huntington and Shelton after the $80,000 bond issue passed locally. In Huntington Ward results showed strong support for the plan with 294 votes cast. 132 in favor and 162 against. Ward two and three likewise approved the road, while the third ward reported 178 votes for and none against, signaling early work to replace the worn rural path. Stephen McHale faced local charges of non support, with arrest by New Britain authorities and court appearance in city court. Rev. Carl H. Wilhelm of Shelton Congregational Church, a Yale Divinity School prize recipient, has won praise for preaching and reading, noted as a rising orator among Divinity students.
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Shelton
Huntington
Huntt
Stephen McHale
William
Divan
Mae
New Britain
Anna Gaynor Tiale
Mea Wa
Shapiro
Carl H. Wilhelm
Shelton Congregational Cill
Divinity School
Yale Divinity School
Wilhelm
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Heatfield
Peidel
Roy Clark
Robert Cr
Samuel Simonds
Frank Treet
Hebrew Institute
John Lord
Johnson
Avenue
A. Brannigan
Lord
Bertha Fox
George Eck
Cowles Street
George Loth
Frederick Voth
Sidney Wier
Royastmar
Alfred Millington
Henry Tooth
Allee
Christchurch
Jane Annia Segee
J. B. Curtis
Pauline Veit
Mra
Schulz
Thomus Dewslas
Frank Wilter
William Sands
Ae Groves Titany
C. F. Gibbs
C. Il. Rogers
Mateine Lavelass
Wiliam Beards
Misa Loly Kusterer
Anna McMahon
James Mizer
Bertram Alnaworth
Bridgeport “Little Theatre League
Theatre Guild House
New Haven
Chester H. Chatfield
Garden Apartments
Short Beach
Branford
Ridgefield League of Women
Fairfield County Leagues
William H. Davis
Dabsiter
Margaret Davie
Toledo
Ohio
Charles Nelson
Ira Follett Warner
A. K. Lavery
Unquown Hill
James Hand
Madigan
New York
John Stevens
Leonluton
Stephen Kish
Clifford Vanford
Edmund ‘Mart
Luther Wildman
Neil Bradley
Pouth Clann
Marion
Missy Della Murphy
North Avenue
Montclair
Benjamin B. Sielber
Hagle Construction Company
Bronx Park
Polo Grounds
Walter Rabsamen
Brooklawn Avenue
Irwin Smith, Jr
Troy
Bridgeport Women's Civic League
Stratfield Hotel
Andrew L. Smith
Chester Ard
Ruby Conway
H. H. Deloss
Park Place
America
Marjory
Donald Shameigh Pare
Lehmann
Dewiee Talmage van Doren
Bridgeport Psychology Club
Conrad Wiener
Poplar Street
Bridgeport Hospital
Wiener
Helen Dhart
Chub
Harriet C. McCormick
Stratford Avenue
Bradford
Boardman
Wilai B. Boardman
Mil Fmn Avenue
Eleanor Hope Daugiter
Clarence Aype
Martin Koon Wey
Charles Cranston Bovey
Minneapolis
Minn
Plaza
Yale
Willim Kipp
Village
Wilson
Main Street
Willam Madigan
Winifred Baker
Lieberum
Boys Club
Morris Court
No. 4
Ida Hmueschle
Huntington Road
Stratford
New York City
New Haven Road
Blessed Sacrament Bell
M. J. Grattan
Aate
New St. Louis
John Tandry
Stratford Evening Star Guard Club
Wiliam Pixley Fs
Canton
LPO Spraut
Main Fleer
D. M
Ffiere
Auisx
Renail
Painleve
Wabta
Enseme
Usu
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