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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1926
Page
11
A fragmentary diary style scene shows Nellie, now fifteen, late for breakfast and struggling with schooling and daily routines. A mother watches, worried by Nellie’s neglect and improper behavior as they prepare for the day and discuss needed changes at home.
Read's displays a broad sale of household and apparel items priced from 2.05 to 3.85, including mahogany tip and tower shelves, linen damask, crepe, and lace trimmed gowns and suiting. Items span floors two through four with discounts on textiles, dresses, and union suits, highlighting festive patterns and durable fabrics.
In a cluttered scene a bedroom is described with a slipper, pillows, open bureau drawers, and scattered toilet articles. A weary mother insists her daughter tidy the room before future chores, threatening to withhold help and promising strict expectations thereafter. Nellie prepares for tennis with plans interrupted by the command to clean.
The Right Reverend Channery RB Brewster, bishop of the Connecticut diocese, confirmed a class of five children at St. Andrew's Church in Black Rock at 7 36 PM. The confirmands were Hatthe Your Mott Muriel Watkins Mary Peace Mary Farwell and Roland Uwenga min.
Members of the Fifth district Republican club auxiliary plan a house warming to visit the new club rooms at 684 Norman Street. Each member may bring one guest, with an evening of entertainment promised by the committee chair Ira Harold Youd Mrs Frederick Fisi Margery Smith and the Shubert trio.
A reader asks about handling a month old infant’s sleep, visitation, and crying. Advice emphasizes keeping the baby in his room to sleep, limiting visitors to a specific 2 to 5 PM window, ignoring non-crying requests for attention, and using water between meals only when appropriate, plus a note on available prenatal and child care leaflets.
Rev. C. H. Heimsath framed a sermon on Washington the Way at the First Baptist Church lecturing to about 300 about Armistice day. He praised Washington as a regular man who enjoyed recreation yet served the church. contrasted Revolution financiers with modern money makers and noted Washington’s active political participation for country.
In New Canaan on November 14, AP reports a rare white pheasant has been spotted in the town’s north end by hunters. Previous killings include a white pheasant in the south end last year by Fred Wolfel and another by Robert Seymour of Norwalk. A recent sighting at East Orange, New Jersey, is mentioned as evidence such a bird may be unique.
Donigan reports his car stolen on Saturday. The vehicle was recovered on Pleasant Street with all four tires flat and the engine damaged. Suspect details unavailable. vehicle returned to Donigan.
Suitable for stout figures the design No 643 features a V at front with rolled collar and revers. The back is straight with inset shirred sections on sides. Available sizes 36 40 42 44 46 and 48 with rich velvet wool and metal thread woven fabrics in several colors and a 6 inch size needing 358 yards of 40 inch material.
Readers are invited to write Mrs. Kaardd regarding intimate problems and receive personal guidance addressed to Mrs. Myrtie Meyer Uldred at the Bridgeport Telegram.
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