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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1918

Page

14

Wife of Composer Sings New Piece Before Music Club

The Wednesday Afternoon Musical club met at Mrs. Charles P. DavisBrooklawn Park. Mrs. John A. Kingman presented American Current Events in Music and Mrs. A. M. Engie hard spoke on History of American Composers. Performers included Mrs. Sumner B. Coggeshall with violin solos Romance and The Swing Song. Mrs. Ju. F. Hall on piano. Mrs. Clarence M. Hayes on Elmer Joyce’s Little Lone Star in the Window. Mrs. Grannis sang Eventide. Mrs. John Comley Jr. played Two Poems. Mrs. George Jennings performed Scottish Song. and solos Exaltations and Dream Maker. Miss Jennie Wilcox arranged the program. Mrs. Davis hosted with red carnations and refreshments.

Charles P. Davis Brooklawn Park John A. Kingman A. M. Engiehard Conese Sumner B H. A. A. Beach Dream Maker Eleanor L. Powell Jennie Wilcox Davis

Gypsy Portrait Forges Romance in Blake Iverson Studio

Miss Morrow spends hours in Blake Iverson's studio while he paints a gypsy girl, igniting a growing, tense romance. Blake teases, flirts, and hints at a future portrait, drawing Miss Morrow deeper as Annette watches and Mrs. Lambert glitters as a rival. The affair blooms amid artistic zeal and jealousy.

Blake Miss Morrow Robert Annette Mrs. Lambert Blake Iverson Betts Morrow Jove Ike

Luke Clancy Engaged to Miss Ginsberg Announced

A social evening at Luke Clancy's North Avenue home announced his engagement to Miss Madeline Ginsberg of Plainfield New Jersey. Guests enjoyed violin and piano selections, vocal numbers, dancing, and a supper. Present were numerous friends and relatives including Mrs. Ginsberg and Mr. Clancy's circle of neighbors.

Luke Clancy North Avenue Clancy Madeline Ginsberg Plainfield N. J Harry McCabe Dennis Tollan John,o'mara Anthony Finn Clara Young Ethel Broadhurst Margaret Flynn Marion Bates Ida Semineau Mildred Sully Edith Lindwall Caroline Streat Madge O'Brien Molly Killian Florence Stendall Emily Chapui Josephine Lannon Olga McCarthy Francis Tenney Minnie O'Mara Helen Mulcahy Mary, Dugan Helen Kassany

Newtown Men and Moneys: Club Discusses Times

Newtown Nov 20 The Newtown Men's Club held its November meeting at the Newtown Inn under new manager James Corbett with Rev William Cramer and Dr W H Kiernan admitted. Members discussed industry reconstruction and national business effects while some members also serve on the local board of trade. Executor John C Beers filed Charles G Peck estate inventory totaling 11006 with the remainder deeded to the beneficiary. estate estimated around 7000. News reached Michael Lilles of Sugar Street of his brother Lawrence Lilles’ death. survivor includes wife and Martin Lilles of New Milford plus one in Ireland. The club adjourned with thanks to Corbett for service.

Newtown John C. Beers Charles G. Peck Newtown Inn James Corbett William ©. Cramer W. H. Kiernan Board of Trade Corbett Michael Lilles Sugar Street Lawrence Lilles Martin Lilles New Milford Ireland

Stenographers Training At Stenson's School

Stenson's School advertises St Boyds stenography course learned in 130 hours. Sessions run daily with times 9 to 12, 2 to 4, and 7 to 9 pm. Reserve by call or mail at 18 State Street in the Staples Bank Building with Barnum 1303-8.

W. Boyd Stenson St. Staples’ Bank Barnum

Bradbury Firm To Remodel Building On Pembroke Street

The Bradbury company secured permission to remodel its frame building on the west side of Pembroke street. Building Commissioners granted six permits totaling 2690 dollars, with five additional permits for garages including Mary Morey on Gordon street and Christian Union on Thomas street.

Bradbury Company Pembroke Street Gordon Street Mary Morey Thomas Street Christian Union Logan Street Charles Olson Roosevelt Street E. A. Neefer Overland Avenue David White

Funeral for Nathan C Merz Attended by Bridgeport Board

The Bridgeport board of Five Underwriters attended Nathan C Merz’s funeral in New Haven. Delegation members included E J Orton Philip L Holzer George T Hatheway and Richard E L Broderick. Herz was serving as board president at his death.

Herz Bridgeport Nathan C. Merz New Haven E. J. Orton Philip L. Holzer George T. Hatheway Richard EL. Broderick

Dolly’s Beige Serge Dress With Blue Wool Stitching

I spent the afternoon with Dolly who sewed a new beige serge dress. The outfit had Jovely lines, a sash belt, and numerous tucks on the batlice peplum and front panel. She added fur trim at the neck and wrists then dressed it with bold blue wool stitching that unified the belt and stitches.

Dolly

Breakfast of Millions of Folks Ad Teases Green Label Product

A vintage ad touts Che Breakfast of Millions of Folks for tables, praising its suitability for cooking and baking. The Green Label is highlighted as excellent for culinary use and priced as a cost saver.

Che

Brer Rabbit Molasses Ad Promises Rich New Orleans Flavor

Thousands of housewives are urged to use Brer Rabbit real New Orleans Molasses for stews dried fruits and baking. It claims a large real sugar content adds delicate flavor. Free Brer Rabbit Cook Book offered by Penick & Ford Ltd of New Orleans, Louisiana.

Brer Rabbit New Orleans Penick & Ford, Ltd

Mothers and Cascarets Candy Cathartic Directions

Mothers receive ten cent Cascarets boxes with full directions for children aged one year and up. The candy tastes pleasant and works gently to relieve bile, fermentations, and constipation in tender bowels without gripe or harm. Families trust Cascarets to satisfy anxious mothers.

Haie Destroyed Forever at Boston Electric Needle Parlor

A garbled notice from Boston details a procedure at the Boston Electric Needle Parlor in Warner Building. It claims the most modern method with strict privacy and lists an address at 83 Fairfield Ave, Room 214.

Elizabeth Ben Wer Hale Bridgeport Bank Bldg Haie Bin Boston Schoel Boston Electric Needle Parlor Warner Bidg Fairfield Ave Pel

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