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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1922
Page
11
Fragmentary baking directions describe mixing powder salt shortening and milk then rolling shaping and baking. A serving arrangement suggests layering with crushed fruit and berries or peaches and topping with whipped cream poured at serving time.
An advertisement promotes a liquid arsenic based remedy to dissolve dandruff. It claims four ounces applied nightly will moisten the scalp, dissolve and destroy dandruff, stop itching, and improve hair appearance, with the product available at drugstores.
Miss Margaret Neither cut and John Farist Windsor, both of this city, were listed in Service club cards at a Stamford gathering hosted by Mrs. George Windsor of Shippan Point. The event celebrated Miss Elizabeth Havens’s engagement to Howard Livingstone Morehouse for Oct. 25. Neithercut, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. I. Neithercut, a Brooklawn Avenue resident, is a graduate of Miss Masters' School and active in junior leagues and service groups. Guests included Eleanor Bartram and Charles Cyrus of Bridgeport, with many Service Day members attending.
The Players' club of Bridgeport High will stage a first try out program Friday in the assembly. Mrs. Lars Sherman Pry ox, dramatics director, will observe students in scenes from Silas Marner Tale of Two Cities and the one act Fourteen. Miss Virginia Richardson and Miss Jeanine Houghton oversee activities.
Prospect School orchestra starts a new season under Miss Harrier Bottomies chestra. Professor Harry Hutzel directs practices as rehearsals run weekly. Pupils from fifth grade upward are chosen, with talented younger players considered. The group, mainly violins, plans further instrument additions and has played several school speakers tones.
The Civics Club at Catholic Community House 224 Washington Ave will hear Attorney M. C. Pinnagan tonight. The club invites questions on civics, parliamentary law, and related topics to be answered at the next meeting.
The Little Theater League holds a Tuesday night meeting at the Stratfield Hotel to discuss a permanent home on West Avenue. J P Cauldwell describes the farm site selected by a committee for the lease and alterations. A membership drive continues with Mrs Roy Clark in charge and a report due on Tuesday.
A crowded schedule shows Mary of St Patrick’s Church families hosting a Republican club gathering on North Main Street with dance entertainment by Miss Ben Bunnell and Miss Ruth Carstensoy. Various groups plan aprons and ties dances, Mosaic Club meetings, card parties, lectures by Bryn Mawr Summer School alumna May Travis, a Soldiers Home visitation trip, and volunteer efforts by Elias Howe Jr Relief Corps.
Instructions describe washing and paring potatoes, aligning them, boiling briefly, draining, cooling, drying, and pan frying until medium brown. The text references a skimmer, brown paper, and finishing with salt. It oddly mentions Golden Gline Shampoo.
The ad praises London Top and Shagmoor coats as exceptionally warm and cozy for winter. Materials feature heavy plaid backs in dark durable colors with flat tailored construction, double stitched seams, large patch pockets, belts, and notched collars. Also advertised are silk dresses and clearance odd lots, reduced to $19.50, with a note about options on the second floor.
A pink broche girdle style top and bottom garment with elastic panels front and back. It starts at the waist to bound the hips and includes base supporters. Back is long with center elastic, front short with side elastics. Sizes 23 to 34. Priced at $3.50.
Costume slips described as ideal under fashionable silhouette frocks this season. Styles include sateen slips with strap tops, built up shoulders, and satin versions in black brown and navy. Prices range from 1.25 to 5.95 with sizes 36 to 44. Second floor lingerie section.
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