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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1923
Page
13
Milwaukee readers praise Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for restoring health after childbirth. A Milwaukee woman recounts extreme fatigue and weakness, then recovery after using the tonic. The letters emphasize sincere gratitude and long-standing trust in the product.
Mrs. C Nathaniel Worthen opened her home for a bridge Mah Jong and food sale hosted by the Girl Scout council to fund a permanent headquarter. Local troops assisted entertaining guests and selling candles and nuts and cookies. Committee chairmen include Mrs. Howard Simpson and Mrs. Alvin Bruch with reservations from numerous families and supporters.
In Danbury on Oct 9 special Telegrams reports the conference of Advent Christian churches of Connecticut and western Massachusetts began today and will run through tomorrow night. Seventy-five delegates from 19 churches attend, led by Rev. Henry Stone of Wallingford with welcoming remarks from Rev. S. & Elis of the local Adventist church. Rev. T M Blanchard of Boston is slated as the principal speaker at tonight’s session.
A sketch shows a dandy little truck style dress for a school girl with matching bloomers. Patterns come in sizes 2 to 8 years, requiring fabric amounts and contrasting trim. Pattern price is 15 cents in stamps or coin, mailed from Bridgeport Talesram Pattern Department. contact if not received within five days.
Bridgeport Girl Scouts receive added budget from the Community Chest as part of the annual campaign. The 1924 drive moves to November to align with better weather, with about $4,000 needed for upkeep and new support for the Bridgeport council.
A new study club forms at the YWCA colored branch, inviting women to join for an annual program. Topics include current events novels by contemporary writers and reviews of lectures, with a calendar listing members in charge for 1929 34.
Abridged personals column lists Calvary Episcopal Church Rectors Aides meeting at 2:30 in the parish house and several auxiliary events. Mrs John Hammond hosts White Shrine members in Devon for an all day meeting with lunch. Miss Theresa Watson travels to Fal River for a visit. multiple showers and farewells are noted for residents like Miss Gladys Dawe and Miss Mollie Sheridan, with plans for trolley rides, parties, and a Parent Teacher Association meeting at 2:30. Residents are urged to attend and contribute belongings for charity drives.
A violent storm swept Casale, Monferrata, Piedmont, Italy, damaging or destroying the vast wrap of grapes today as hail fell for a considerable period. The article notes the extent of the loss in the Monferrata region and the impact on local viticulture.
The wedding of Mrs Minnie Toles of this town and Eldridge J Candee of New Haven took place September 25 at West Haven Congregational Church. The couple will establish their home in West Haven after November 1.
In Washington on October 9 the Order of Poland Restitua Decoration of the WAS was conferred upon the Red Cross for relief activities in Poland after the armistice.
Miss Elizabeth Drew will present six lectures for the Bridgeport College club this winter at Stratfield sun parlor starting October 10. The program includes talks on Joseph Conrad Puritanism and Literature Jane Austen The Spirit of Modern Poetry The Bronzes and How to Read the Bible with Miss Caroline Rout-Rees supervising the Greenwich course.
Knitted woolens offered in 40 inch widths with finished hems and contrasting borders. Colors include navy with buff brown with bull gray with navy and brown with blue. Priced at 4.95 to 5.95 per yard. Brushed wool in striped patterns suitable for skirts jacquettes and fall sport suits.
Mrs Edward Allen of New York City formerly Miss Catherina Reilly will return to Bridgeport with her husband Saturday to join in the celebration of her brother William Trells 18th birthday. The event also serves as a belated celebration of Mrs Allen who turned 20 on September 28. Mr Allen is a cigar salesman. The couple met at Port Jefferson this summer and were married.
New raccoon coats arrive as demand for football tickets rises. These coats feature dark pelts with heavy satin linings, optional border designs, and long 42 to 45 inch lengths priced at 250 to 450 dollars.
Fashion notes promote fur trimmings and finishes for hats, dresses, and negligees. Descriptions include bands, edges, buttons, and marabou in black white and brown. Materials listed cover sable coney moufflon vicuna nutria and imitation ermine with beaver and seal accents. Prices described as very reasonably priced.
This notice advertises first class Jacquettes made from matched pelts with Caracul in beige grey chocolate and black, some with same color collars or Viatka squirrel chin collars. Crepe lined coats priced from 110 to 167 dollars.
Miss Gladya Dawe daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter Dawe of Noble avenue was entertained at a dinner and miscellaneous shower Monday night at the home of Mrs Samuel Dawe of Mill Hill avenue. A pink and white color scheme decorated the table. Guests included Augusta Thaan Marion Dawe Miss Marjorie Norb Miss Gladys Dawe Miss Gertrude Locke Mrs Norman Calling and Mrs THay Wood. Miss Dawe who has been engaged several times will become the bride of Roy North next Thursday evening at her Wolnu avenue home.
Archduke Joseph Uranus, 28, heir to the Habsburg line, will marry Princess Anna Monica, youngest daughter of former King Frederick August of Saxony. The engagement unites two historic royal houses and is announced from Budapest.
Chenille is a popular trimming offered in jade tan tangerine black Belgium blue gray scarlet rose and brown. JL is widely used for embroidery with 12 yd length and 50 cls noted in the listing.
From the Irene Castle line come handsome reproductions of French models. Black cling satin and soft silk gowns from Cortitulli and Irene Castle feature ecru lace and Irish touches. Frocks show jacquard faille silks crepes with tiny ruffles and circular flares, priced from $49.50 to $59.50.
Birth announcements list multiple families with names and addresses, noting a mix of daughters and sons around early October. Marriage licenses detail two couples with full names and street addresses.
Advertises radium silk skirts and petticoats in multiple colors and sizes. Petticoats priced at 3.95 to 4.95 feature plain skirts with tucked or flounced hems. additional radium silk skirts with accordion pleats and Persian silk edging. Tie dyed heavy crepe and satin crepe skirts offered in striking color combinations. bottom hems scalloped and hemstitched. The softest, slinkiest petticoats priced at 10.95.
A selection of women's robes on the second floor includes Beacon Blanket robes in various colors with satin trim and tassel belts priced at 6.95. Eiderdown robes, soft and warm with satin ribbons and silk cords, come in several styles including grey and rose at 7.95.
Fall frocks for all ages plus new drapings and circular flares appear in McCall Patterns New Quarterly. Children’s apparel and Fancy Dress Costumes are emphasized with complete making instructions for Halloween and Thanksgiving outfits including Chinese, clown, Scotch kilties, domino, Dutch, sheik, and Turkish harem costumes.
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