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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1921
Page
13
The Knights of Columbus will host a gala dance at St. Augustine's hall with planned entertainment and Thanksgiving decor. City officials anticipate a festive evening as organizers map decorations and activities.
At the Rock Alumnae association meeting held at Henry Olsen's Davie home plans for much charity work were discussed Richard Mathiesen with five assistants in charge of the task Two baskets containing nourishing dinners are to be sent at once to the needy in the community
A Philadelphia health official advises women who stand long hours to choose properly fitting shoes. He warns improper fit causes sore feet, fatigue, and low mood, urging footwear tailored to each foot for comfort, with Cantilever Shoes touted as easing walking and reducing strain. The discussion emphasizes individual shoe needs and proper design considerations.
A fragment captures Mme Viviani describing American and French attitudes toward travel, language, and peace in the wake of the peace conference. She contrasts lively Parisian wit with American openness, notes disarmament hopes, and remarks on cultural exchanges during a Washington visit.
Mrs Florence Parsons daughter of Mr and Mrs Frederick Parsons of Lift Main street will marry Roy Wood of 227 Orchard street next Saturday at 2 30 PM at the home of the Parsons. Rev Dr Herbert Brown Olivet church will perform the ceremony. Bridesmaid Paul Srooster will wear champagne colored satin. Groom will be attended by his brother Harry God Miss Fiallyen son will play the wedding march. A reception will follow at the bride s home with Christmas greens and chrysanthemums. The couple will take a two week honeymoon to Toronto and other points and will reside in Bridgeport. The bride is a graduate of Miss Mary Millis formal school and the Yale Conservatory of Music. Mr Wood works for H and Hartford company.
Bridgeport sent a large delegation to the first annual meeting of the Council of Catholic Women in St Peter's hall Hartford. Rt Rev John J Ian presided welcoming delegates and outlining the coming year's work. Reports from county chairmen and Miss Victoria A Larmour spoke on The Next Set proposing activity ideas. Rev Matthew J Judge spoke on the council’s relation to the diocesan bureau as Bishop Nilan urged statewide cooperation for the year ahead.
Women’s Page reports a meeting of the girls basketball league at Industrial Center near 1146 Barnum Avenue. Plans include organizing rules and game arrangements with dancing to follow. Local organizers Migw Ney and Ja Marshall have led efforts as about two dozen teams are expected to attend tonight.
A fragment notes that some birds, notably the green woodpecker in parts of the country, are linked to weather signs. It mentions the bird's laughing cry before rain and a minstrel name "storm cook" tied to its wind and rain sounds.
A listing shows hats priced from 9.85 with higher marks noted at 12.50 15.00 and up to 27.50. The display includes Rawak Country Club and Vogel models along with large and small brim styles. It features duveryn panne velvet fur-ready pieces seven Knox silk beavers and ten hats from Gage and London makers priced around 10.00 on the Second Floor.
The notice lists various roasting pans including black sheet iron oval seamless sheet iron in multiple prices from 1.25 to 2.25, oval seamless gray enamel up to 4.00, blue enamel up to 4.25, and the Lisk Roaster in five sizes from 3.00 to 5.00. Also mentions Wharever and Aladdin seamless aluminum roasters with prices 5.95 to 8.20 and dripping pans priced 0.50 and 0.60.
New collection of wood baskets in reed material with a French Walnut finish priced at $7.00 and $7.25.
Natural finish items priced at 7.25 and 7.50 hold logs up to 21 inches long. Fourth Floor.
A jumble of catalog items describes aprons for housekeepers, new bungalow styles with collars pockets and belts, plus carving sets in American steel with ivory and stag handles. Two piece sets start at 3.75 dollars and three piece sets at 5.50 dollars, with single carving knives in various sizes available.
This advertisement promotes a white enamel kitchen stool 24 inches high priced at $1.75. It highlights comfort for women spending hours in the kitchen and notes the stool can be pushed under the table when not in use.
Mary B. Bellew advertises five years experience in permanent hair removal and wart and mole treatment using latest methods. Location listed as 472 State St B-2340.
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