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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1920

Page

5

Flounced fabrics described with cambric and muslin trims

Made of cambric and muslin of many grades beautifully flounced with double panels some with under flounce and very pretty laces and embroideries.

Pearl Odell on Trial for First Degree Murder

In Rochester on May 26 Pearl Beveer Odell stood trial in the supreme court on a first degree murder charge. She is accused of aiding her husband James Odell, now sentenced to death at Sing Sing, in killing Edward Kreip near Rochester on January 7. The pair allegedly beat and stabbed Kreip after visiting a shop where he was working, using a sequence of transport and an auto that broke down before fleeing by taxi.

Rochester Pearl Beaver Odell Supreme Court James Louie Odell Sing Sing Edward Kreip Odell Knalp Pook Kkreup Ody

Lengthen the Life of Clothes with Rinso Rinse

Rinse promises longer wear for clothing and household linens by soaking overnight in cold water with Rinso. It claims no rubbing on a washboard, no boiling, and no extra soaps, offering a gentler method that preserves fabrics and colors and reduces costs.

Graduation plans for high school exercises in auditorium

The 48th annual commencement of the senior class at the sport high school will be held Tuesday evening June 3 at the school auditorium. Five girls were chosen to deliver essays: Ethel Plummer Evica's Place Among Nations Catherine Cullinan The Americanization Problem Catherine O'Brien Their Songs and Their Mission Fran Carroll The Americanization Problem Alice Maguire. Judges include Judge Paul T. Miller and Attorneys William W Bert and George Hawley.

Scnior S Port High School Ethel Plummer Evica Catherine Cullinan Catherine Cullinan; = “The Americanization’’ Froblem," Miss Catherine O'Brien Thalr Fran Carroll Alice Maguire Paul T. Miller William WW Bert George Hawley Toda

G O P Meeting Clears After Vice Crusade

Bridgeport city officials discuss party unity after a vice crusade. City Clerk J Alex Robinson cautions against immediate changes, citing recent factional splits and pending alterations. He proposes assembling the town committee once the anti vice crusade situation clarifies.

Republican Party Bridgeport J. Alex, H. Robinson Pregent

Calls Wilson Best President Since Lincoln

Widax Pa May 26 President Wilson led by Thomas Kennedy head of District No 7 at the re convened convention of anthracite mine workers in Barre. Kennedy called Wilson the best president for the working man since Lincoln and urged delegates to back the honorable way out by sending the wage dispute to a presidential commission. He urged rejection of Secretary of Labor Wilsons plural wage offer as unjust and inequitable.

Widax Barre Wilson Thomas Kennedy Kennedy

Fine quality waistcoat with lace trimmed top

A tailored waistcoat described as of fine quality features a plain top with lace embroidery trimming and plain tucked detailing.

Lingerie Pieces in White and Pink Range of Styles

These popular chemise items are shown in varieties of materials and many styles in white and pink with fine laces and insertions. Some armhole styles feature strap tops and ribbon straps. Prices noted include 1.48 1.89 and up to 6.95.

Madame Irene Corsets Reduced

An excellent model of white coutil with very long hip and low bust sells for 5.95 after reduction from 88.00. The sale highlights a lingerie item featuring a classic corset silhouette and available sizing.

Helena drawer shorts start with embroidery trim

Drawers for women and misses feature embroidery trim. The Helena drawer creates the short skirt effect with a flattering silhouette.

Helena

Petticoats and Corsets Go On Sale at Madame Irene

The sale offers Petticoats from 5.95 to 6.95 in pink and white Silk Poplin with regular and extra sizes and a double panel skirt. Madame Irene Corsets also receive a 10 percent reduction during the sale.

Madame Irene

Gas Victims Recovering In Hospital

Mr and Mrs Gusto Magade of 100 South Avenue were found in their room shortly before noon yesterday in critical condition from inhaling gas fumes. Physicians report they are resting comfortably at St Vincent's hospital tonight and are expected to recover though their condition remains serious.

Gusto Magade South Avenue St. Vincent's Hospital Serlou

Child Hit By Stone In Playtime Accident

A seven year old girl Alicia Wilkinson residing at 421 Sewfield Avenue was struck on the forehead by a stone thrown by a playmate yesterday afternoon. She suffered a painful laceration treated at home by an emergency physician.

Alicia Wilkinson Sewfield Avenue

Spring lingerie styles announced

Batiste crepe and seco silk in pink and white offered in regular and extra sizes. Ruffled and lace trimmed models available along with step-in styles.

Batiste

Billie Burkes Pajamas in Fine Batiste and Cambric

Lady attire item Billie Burkes pajamas offered in fine batiste and cambric. Colors include pink blue white and lavender. Prices range from 1 95 to 2 95 per pair.

Billie Burkes Batiste

Caps On Sale In Nets and Ribbons At Low Prices

A large collection features Boudoir caps priced from 79 cents up to 6.95. Many pretty styles in nets gorgettes and ribbons available in all colors, from plain to fancy.

Petticoats Range Priced from 1.95 to 3.95

Local department store advertises Petticoats from 1.95 up to 3.95 with shadow proof Latéen designs featuring plain tailored flounces and elastic tops.

Silk Underwear Sale Features Low-Cost Camisoles and Gowns

Advertises silk underwear with greatly reduced camisoles from 89c to nightgowns at 4.95 and 5.89, plus washable satin bloomers with lace trim at 3.95. Includes crepe de chine pieces in white and flesh with strap tops and lace trimming, and step-in bloomers in crepe de chine.

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