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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1921
Page
13
A lively campus event titled Pirates Dinner Rendezvous entertained a large crowd in the gymnasium transformed with ropes banners and a ship theme. Guests dressed as pirates served meals by robed hosts as music from the Pirates Jazz Orchestra played on. Proceeds support athletic community pledges.
Figures from the Manufacturers association show a renewed rise in employment for 31 factories last week, improving on the two prior weeks. An increase in hours worked, about TWATE, is also noted, reflecting stronger activity.
In a lively exchange Natalie and Helen imagine a future across Brooklawn Estates streets, sharing tea, marshmallows, and social plans. They discuss moving near riding stables and golf links, plus a New York to Halifax cruise, budget talks, bank chairing, and adopting a child, all framed by a hopeful, romantic tone.
A garden party planned at the home of Mark and Cheri Wellington Walker in Stratford aims to fund the Visiting Nurse work led by Mrs Reairive iaou. June 2 guests will enjoy tea, cards, candy, and a “White Stephan” booth, with proceeds supporting nurse Olson’s clinic and home visits for undernourished children and tuberculosis families.
William Webb hosts Taiable club meeting this afternoon at No 479 Pacer with reports on membership drive and town arrivals. Miss Louise Atwater entertains at her home on No 4A for Decoration Day events. Maude Jennings heads to Boston and Brunswick for college house parties. Yale College spring festivities feature Elizabeth Havens and others. A party honors Miss A Harvey ahead of her wedding to Mareld Neville at Naraville church with music, dancing and games. attendees listed. An League Garden Study class meets at Anne Hathaway Lodge, Heardsley Park, Friday. Clemm heads to Des Moines with a stopover for two weeks. “Cinderella Flowerland” cantata by King Wigzhway Sunday school children planned at corner of street.
Senior girls and city moral reformers meet at the Catholic Community House on Hurnham Avenue to hear Miss Elizabeth Sweeney of the National Catholic Welfare Council discuss social work. A musical program follows with Miss Elizabeth Kelley as soloist.
Members of the Eunice Dennie Burr chapter Daughters of the American Revolution will decorate graves on Decoration Day morning. Flowers should be sent to the Lichsalewa Old Cemetery. Members urged to attend in red poppies. A social gathering followed at 260 Wells Street with Mrs Sadie Pigaaly moving to Peru.
Mary Sillian chapter D A plans a Friday afternoon event to fund three causes including Immigrant Jabs, Marmoria Foundation, and a painting titled An Army Transport. Prominent attendees include Mrs Strong and Mrs Morris, with invitations extended to congress pages and leaders from several associations.
An OCR fragment describes a product called Gets It, marketed by Lawrence & Co. It gives sensational claims about removing corns and dead skin with a drawing and promotional tone. The text is garbled and includes mis-spellings and unclear lines.
A druggist advertises Allercht, claiming two bottles cure rheumatism within twenty four hours. It asserts dramatic pain and swelling reduction, money back if symptoms persist, and promotes the inventor Allen as the discoverer of a universal remedy. The piece urges buyers to act, promising instant relief and lasting health.
A dubious service promises permanent brow shaping and privacy, but readers should be wary of its claims. The notice lists a contact address in Bridgenatt Room 100 Conn Nat Bank Building and a phone line, signaling a potential fraud inquiry.
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