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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1921
Page
9
Parents and teachers at Madison school met to organize a Parent Teacher Association. Mrs. Warl Ochsner was elected president, with other officers to be chosen as the group plans future work. Mrs. Cur Beard and Mrs. Holmes were noted speakers.
Tes is blended for the same reason that Gientians advise balanced rations. Beverages made from one grade of tea alone would prevent and be unpalatable. Lipton’s Tea is blended by experts to produce the right taste aroma and cup quality. Lipton’s the world’s finest tea is grown in Ceylon and India and shipped to AmericaLipton Plantations.
Stratford High School presents a comic operetta about Powhatan figures and settlers. The plot follows Pocahontas and John Smith with characters like John Rolfe and Queen Anne amid staged performances, romantic pairings, and dramatic misunderstandings.
Dorothy Jane Boardman and Bertram Shalkop married at the bride's home in Milford. The couple, attended by family, was joined by Rev. Whitfield Simonson of the Mary Taylor Methodist church. After the ceremony guests shared a supper as the new pair began their life together.
Professor Arthur Bekland Gustave Lindgren and mies plan a joint recital at the New Methodist church on Stratford and Central, for church and music lovers. Women’s Relief corps hosts a chowder supper for Elles Howe post members. Adelaide Blincweth Anderson of Tobar and Frederick J. Martin of Pairfiess marry Lavender Re, Paris wedding noted.
Fifty thousand dinners were distributed to the poor in New York today by municipal and private groups. An open-house policy was announced by the Welfare Arm. The Towery Missionary group declared their readiness to care for all in need. Town officials and directors of municipal parties searched for capable and willing volunteers to contribute services.
American women organize to fund and support European college students facing hardship. The Student Friendship Fund aims to pay for tuition and living costs, with backing from organizations led by Mrs. Raters and other advocates. The effort seeks to provide aid during a time of crisis in Central and Eastern Europe.
Illness of Leah Bhermaar Pryor, a high school director, postpones the annual senior class frolic from December 11 to December 11. New events include a clever masquerade in the auditorium after morning sessions. Faculty and students prepare costumes, braids, and ribbons, with senior attire inspired by past fashion.
A Thanksgiving Day wedding was held at St. Anite church in Danbury for Miss Willian Sullivan and Martin A. Leach. Rev. Anite officiated with best man Vincent Hayes. The couple will reside on Maple Street after a reception at the bride’s home.
The new regime appoints Miss Lombard as Town Clerk replacing Evelyn Northay who left to take another position. Miss Lombard, daughter of Richard Lowhard, is active in Democratic circles and helped secure the party victory.
The Staples school trains children in orchestral music, with students James Vlavanich Rayme and Julius Chernoff as lead violinists and a student choir. The program plans regular practice to build discipline, with Theodore Ishouse on piano and Thomas Vie handling percussion. The effort aims to channel energy into performance and cultural education.
Advertising copy promotes Kellogg's Bran as a permanent remedy for constipation. It touts natural cleansing, clearer complexions, fresher breath, and stronger bodies for families. It urges daily consumption of two tablespoonfuls with various recipes and meal ideas.
A local glove dealer touts improved children gloves and mittens, claiming old-time quality return. The assortment includes Fownes Filosette gloves in white, heaver, brown and gray with embroidered backs, Tampa style gloves, heavy fleeced lined options, gray mocha and brown mocha mittens, and kid mittens in multiple sizes, all priced from $1.35 to $1.85, aimed at holiday trade.
French made Reynier kid gloves named Lelia feature white black tin and paint stitched backs with five clasps. Main floor display notes indicate Paris craftsmanship and a French origin.
Classified note lists medlum weight cotton underwear items including vests and pants. Prices shown approximate 89 ets, 31 00, 1.49 and 1.69 for Mixtra sizes. Main floor stock referenced.
Pink blue and gold bed spreads with matching pillow cases and pillow shams. Includes 1ft 6in beds, scalloped corners and corner cuts. Sets priced at 7.50 and 10.75. Embroidered pillow cases in muslin with bluebird design 3.95 a pair. Embroidered muslin pillow cases 2.25 2.65 2.95 a pair. Third floor.
Hassocks offer a handy accessory for the Christmas season. A hassock is always convenient and valued by those who use it, serving for multiple purposes. Two styles are available: round and square.
Cotton bats priced on fourth floor display marked items with special prices. One pound cotton bats drop from 75 cents to 49 cents. One and quarter pound bats drop from 90 cents to 69 cents. Located on the third floor.
An old advertisement highlights must have accessories for women including a swagger bag of genuine seal for $3.95 a velvet bag with fittings mirror memo tablet pencil powder box lipstick case and change purse at $3.85 leather section main floor for shoppers seeking fashionable wallets and bags.
A rainbow of colored linen bits tempts needlework lovers with fine embroidery. Threads, tiny baskets, and posies are offered at 25 cents each, plus an exquisite gift at a small price.
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