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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1921
Page
9
Rallowe'on Skasqueradé hosts a 3 pm event at Beach treet venue with prizes for three best costumes. Stunts, games, an orchestra for dancing, and a chamber of horrors are planned along with apples and other entertainments. Committee includes Mrs Fannie Rieh and Miss Romann. Athletic Association meets tonight at Golden Tin street at 7 to plan oath's activities.
About fifty members of the Sixth district Republican women’s club gathered in new club rooms on Madison Avenue for an evening meeting. Miss Bridget Lester gave a forceful address praising the health department, road improvements, and city fighting, urging a straight Republican ticket. The remarks drew applause as she noted harmony and cooperative effort, with brief remarks from district chairman Thomas J. Colletts, W. Kilpatrick, and John Dillon.
The day’s session began with T. J. Mites as president and Mrs Carl Reesistrict serving as vice chairman. After the meeting a social gathering was held with refreshments served.
All graduates of the Black Rovi school are urged to assemble in the school hall this evening by the committee in charge of the Halloween celebration. A meeting at 7:30 p.m. is called by Helmer Eltetrom, president of the club. Older Girl's conference attendees should meet at the YWCA on Golden Hill Street and contact Miss Laura B. Durfee for eligibility and reservations.
Ballarat Victoria reports Miss Evelyn Scotney the brilliant coloratura soprano of the Metropolitan Opera Company will appear at a concert by the Wednesday afternoon Musical club this coming season. Scotney trained in Melbourne Paris and Boston before debuting with the Boston Grand Opera and later singing at the Metropolitan Opera House including roles in Tosca and I Pagliacci.
Luxurious car robes described for open or closed top vehicles in soft warm tones. Heavy plush models in brown and cream with tiger-like pattern, double stitched edges, and prices from 10 to 18.50. Advanced options include double faced plush with interlining and waterproof windproof versions in various plaids and colors, with many styles from 12.50 up. Third floor.
Demand for Sveltline gowns remains high after a recent showing. Dresses in Tricotine and Serge with Georgette Canton Crepe feature embroidery beads and braid to emphasize slender figures. Sizes 4 to 14, priced from 27.50. suits in Tricotine or Yalama Cloth from 49.50. coats in heavy all wool cloaking material.
Miss Marjorin Mary Quigley of St Vincent's nursing staff to wed Thomas P. Collins of Springfield Massachusetts at Sacred Heart church. The ceremony will be performed by Reverend John Sullivan with bridesmaid Elizabeth P. Maroonsey and guests to travel to New York and Washington after the ceremony. Quigley has served overseas and is a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Collins is a pharmacist with Leverty Drug.
The text notes that roughly 12 out of 190 are second marriages and mentions rapgatees allegedly capable of swinging to a height of 11 feet, presenting a curious mix of statistics and extraordinary claims.
A local ad promotes foot form shoes for misses and children to prevent foot troubles. It highlights sizes and widths, notes no bone growth hindrance, and recommends Brown Horsehide No. 407 in sizes 7 to 12, priced at $5.45.
A serviceable white wool filling blanket on cotton warp, free to the touch and very warm. Borders pink and blue, 70 by 80 inches, eight dollars a pair. Satin finished bed spreads, hammed, in good weight, attractive patterns, 80 by 90 inches, five dollars.
Books now talked about in the book shop include Queen Victoria by Lytton Strachey a vivid portrait of the queen priced five dollars and TV Winter Comes by Hut chintsot at two dollars Professor Phelps recently spoke on it The Next War by Will iwit priced one dollar and fifty cents as Mr dry speaks in New Haven next week likely drawing Bridgeport readers Also a new novel The Torrent by Han ez priced two dollars
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