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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1958
Page
15
Slim horizontal bag by Dolan in neutral calf leather promises versatility for any outfit. Carnival of Roses features white lustrous straw with pink blue beige or mauve roses for added sparkle, designed by Josef.
Alice Connolly laments chaotic handbags and asks why women carry so much while designers neglect inner organization. She imagines packing Europe and back yet seeks simple access to a lipstick or comb, lamenting hidden compartments and clutter.
The text notes no social obligation when a person doing business hosts a meal. A host treats it as a business expense and attendees need only offer spoken thanks for a good meal or evening.
The Junior Chamber of Commerce in River, Michigan plans to mount pots of flowers on meter arms to brighten downtown. Fresh flowers will be planted two or three times in summer, with artificial plants in fall and winter to cheer motorists.
Pleasure Beach Amusement Park launches a 250000 facelift with a 1 p.m. grand opening. The Great Alexander performs at 2 and 4 p.m. before a 50 foot pole stunt ending in death by hangman’s noose. Free shows Saturday and Sunday, a post dark fireworks display, and Teen Record Hop with Harry Downie and Dick Alexander. Free bus rides offered to teens to the dance from Municipal Parking Terminal at 6:30 and 8 p.m. Tomorrow features Joni James and George Williams with a 19 piece orchestra in the ballroom managed by Ray Colonari.
Rogers Arkansas uses inch long capsules labeled dope to lure visitors. Opening the capsule reveals a five inch dope sheet about the city including location rainfall elevation temperature average population and a selling pitch.
A jury in a Common Pleas court found for defendants in an 11000 personal injury suit by Ismael Perez and his three year old son Angelo against Peter and Anne Hleva of Fairfield. Perez sought 10000 and Angelo 1000 for injuries from a 1956 collision at Howard and Railroad avenues.
Color transfer No 308 N features 28 motifs for linens and wearables. Send 25 cents plus 5 cents for each additional pattern to Martha Madison The Bridgeport Post Box 438 Mid Town Station New York NY.
A mother seeks guidance as her 17 year old daughter endures heartbreak after a steady relationship ends. The columnist urges patience, suggests socializing, and warns against lingering with one partner while encouraging broad social circles. The piece closes noting teen readers should share dates among several boys to ease loneliness.
James J. Farley marks his 70th birthday with a family dinner in New York. In an interview he forecasts Democratic victories this year and in 1960 and notes he will not confirm a Senate bid despite friends urging him to run.
Advertisement for Printed Pattern 9142 by Marian Martin in Misses' sizes 10 to 18. Details include fabric yardage for size 16 slim skirt dress, printed directions, and ordering with 35 cents plus 5 cents per pattern, mailing to Bridgeport Post Pattern Dept. New York address.
Add color and comfort to your home with gay toss pillows. Pattern 7105 with applique patches and directions. Send twenty five cents for a copy of the Alice Brooks Needlecraft Catalogue to Bridgeport Post 14 Household Arts Dept New York.
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