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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1922
Page
11
Bold silk and cotton prints surge in popularity for winter and spring. The designs offer a vivid contrast to staid, one toned gowns and recall their extensive use at Deauville last summer.
Local fragment describes a black hair or ribbon trim used on dresses, noting its popularity and practical use. The text is garbled but indicates eyelet openings and a trending fashion detail in the wardrobe of an unspecified period. No clear names or places are identifiable.
A committee of engineers is named to organize a dinner on November 28 with seating details released. Attendees include prominent figures from Bridgeport, Philadelphia, and surrounding firms, among them managers and presidents from multiple companies.
A Bridgeport Telegram pattern notice describes youthful fashion tastes using fabrics like crepe de chine and Canton faille. It advertises a new pattern No. 1674 with yardage estimates and costs about 4 to produce a stylish look, with orders mailed on receipt of 15 cents and a phone helpline if the pattern is delayed.
Personal notices describe Halpin visiting and a Bartron Avenue food sale from noon to 2. Madison school dance and Mosale eli hors Mey gathering planned with special notes. Meetings include Badgwick school Stratford planning a cardry event at Arthur Vining home. Various women’s leagues, nurses, and church groups host discussions, dances, and birthday celebrations in Weston and surrounding areas.
A dance and entertainment segment highlighted the Elias Howe meeting with Marian Hodge and Frank Goevit presenting. The event featured a noon and evening program, described as a popular social gathering connected to the Hallawe dance and local community figures.
John Sh of the High School Oy celebrates a birthday with the New Burn Wormui's Press agsociation in East Wig, featuring prominent guests and music amid a social literary observance in Bogtan.
A mass meeting of the Yale women voters league will be held at 8 o clock Thursday evening in the Stratfield hall room. The event is open to all whether or not they are enrolled with the league. Speakers include Professor Vance and Mrs Vance with discussions on government and civic participation.
The Lanag family hosts a community party tomorrow night with members from the neighborhood attending. Entertainment includes dancing and music, with refreshments served at the venue on Madhign street, beginning in the evening.
Fragmentary data records births and marriages with names like Costivicatos Subiure Caraivhe Pavone and Grescent avin a daughter born Nov 8, with other lines listing pairs such as Frans J. Mifler and Ileton Ve Tieth at 1390 Figvfield and assorted streets, dates, and places. The readable items include multiple names, dates, and locations but are incomplete.
High grade gray or reindeer color medias with spear backs priced $3.50 to $4.50. Wool lined mechas $4.50, cape gloves in Cordovan shade $3.50, best grade buck gloves $3.50. Silk lined mechas $4.50, cape gloves imported skins in Cordovan or tan. Havana cape glove $5. Waverly shirts in woven madras or white/colored stripes. Van Heusen collars $2.00 to $2.50 with 50 cents ea Mala Naor reference.
A local window displays the Treo Girdle a comfortable elastic corset made of coutil and elastic with no tapes. It clasps around the body offering ease and comfort and invites buyers to provide waist measurements for proper sizing. Styles vary with narrow girdles 7 inches deep priced at 1.75 and others from 3.50 to 4.00+.
A new Quaker Filet Grandee Lace line offers an open mesh weave with a nearly half inch square mesh and strong construction. Bottom half yard features conventional, highly effective patterns. A single curtain suits typical windows. window width may require more. Third floor.
The Beluchistan and Oriental Rugs attract with unusual designs and deep reds. Available in 2 by 4 foot sizes at 39 and 50 dollars. An Oriental Rug is practical decor, adding decorative interest even with minimal furniture.
Corset clearance offers Bon Tons in lace front and redferns back lace with sizes 26 to 36. Styles include high quality corsets in mixed assortments, some with one or two pairs of supporters. Prices from $1.00 up. Second floor.
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