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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1922

Page

13

Reception Plans for Swedish Singers Convention

Plans for a four day American Union of Swedish Singers convention include a large parade on Saturday afternoon, 400 male voices, and concerts at Bridgeport High School featuring Madame Marie Sundellus and Joseph Lycell. A 30 piece symphony orchestra will perform, with events at Stratfield Hotel and Farm outings Monday. Delegates arrive daily for one of the era’s largest gatherings.

American Union Stratfield Hole Mterr Vy Cottenberg Sweden Simonst Wiven Bridgeport High School Olges Sil Metropolitan Opera Company Madame Marie Sundellus Bridgeport Joseph Lycell

Community Notes and Travel Highlights in Local Notices

Personal mentions include Mrs William Olderman and family returning from a three week tour of Washington Montreal Quebec White Mountains and New England. Wilfred Neale remains hospitalized after surgery at St Raphael s hospital near critical point. O Hara Crowell couple plan a Tabor Day motor trip to Oak Beach Long Island.

William Olderman North Avenue Jeane Leslie Beronson St. Louis Washington Montreal Quebec White Mountains Maine Vermont New Hampshire Wilfred Neale Sixth Street St.Raphael’s Hospital Neale W. J. O'Hara M.D. Crowell Oak Beach Tabor

Story Tellers Close Their Summer Program

The Story Tellers wrap up a summer program with Miss Flora Lister guiding August activities. Girls visited various institutions as they shared stories, entertaining and educating children across the city before the season ends.

Flora Lister

Becoming style for afternoon featured in chambray dress guide

A fashion note touts a popular morning suited chambray style with a bow detail at the Sack. It suggests a dress in wheat or light fabrics, costing around 20 cents per yard, with embroidery options and pattern No. 1471 offered by the Pattern Department Bridgeport Telegram, 10 cents postage, contact Barnum 6100 if delayed.

Cain Bridgeport Teexram Barnum 6100

Plan for traffic courts proposed in New Haven

New Haven Sept 1 Motor Vehicle Commissioner R B H Stoeckel urged creation of traffic courtsbefore a local dinner meeting He sponsored two bills in the next legislature to establish such courts and to handle violators of motor vehicle laws as part of court reform

New Haven Echal Cou R. B H. Stoeckel Ile Lagi

Paris millinery names dominate the season in Paris hats

iAillinery from Paris features Louise Marsy Madeleine Maison Felix Helene Julia Germaine and other famous French shops. Draped turbans picture hats tams capelines and tricornes use velvet metal brocades silver and gold cloth panne velvet and embroidered fabrics. Trimmings range from none to velvet flowers ostrich plumes feather or metal flowers. Mostly brown and black priced like domestic hats at Millinery Seaton Second Seor.

Louise Marsy Madeleine Maison Felix Helene Julia Germaine

Dresses from Canton Crepe at Read House by Worth

Heavy graceful crepe dresses in brown and blue with back drape and self covered buttons. Exclusive to the Read House by Worth and Company in Bridgeport. Beaded designs with jet girdles and iridescent accents offered for 29.50, 35.00, and 59.50. Floor model displays noted.

Bridgeport House Worth and Company

Stockings for School Wear For Boys and Girls

Catalog note lists boys stockings the Warrior heavy weight black and cordovan at 35 to 65 cents per pair, girls stock­ings in cotton fine rib black cordovan white 35 cents, mercerized lisle in black white cordovan at 50 cents, mentions main throw.

Corset with Elastic Front Vest in Several Styles

The practical front corset offers comfort with an elastic front vest and adjustable lacings. Available in several styles at a price of $5.00. Comet Sections, Second floor.

Road House Sells School Readiness Attire and Supplies

Customers are urged to prepare children for school with Road House offerings. Gingham dresses shoes stockings and desk furnishings are available along with tailored suits in twill cord tricotine and cheviot mixtures. Prices at 39.50 and 59.50 on the second floor.

Distinctive Navy Picotine Gown Described in Ad

A midnight blue Picotine gown with a wide hand embroidered girdle and deep sleeve facings. Sand colored velvet embroidery features Oriental palm leaves and figures in rich Sik tones. Six inch Picotine panels dip below the skirt edge. Original model and attractive. $65. Second floor.

The Diaphragm Belt in Corset Fashion

A narrow elastic fabric belt with a wide brocade plastron and back girdle connects by crossed waist bands. Designed to be worn atop the corset to keep it close and conceal ridges, improving silhouette. Corset Section, Second floor.

Two New Books Release at Local Library

Two new titles by Peter B. Kyne, Cappy Ricks Retires and This Freedom, arrive from A. S. M. Hutchinson. Priced at $2.00 each, they are shelved on the main floor.

Peter B. Kyne A. S. M. Hutchinson

Inner Headquarters Shoes Saturday Specials for Children

The Inner Headquarters advertises sturdy school shoes for boys and girls with new arrivals in sizes 9 to 13 for boys and 4 to 6 for girls, priced from 1.95 to 2.45. It highlights brown calf lace shoes, durable soles, broad toe lasts, rubber heels, and tan lace options, plus sports suits capes for school homespun Jersey outfits in sizes 16 to 48 priced at 8.75.

Ear Drops A Splendid Array Jewel Adorn Front Display

A fragment describes a jewelry car display offering a variety of attractive color options for ear drops in amber jade sapphire amethyst and similar shades with a main adornment at the front.

New Fall Petticoats In Milanese Silks And Jersy

Petticoats Milanese Silkk Jersey in new fall shades some fringed. Tru hu Silks soft durable and very beautiful in colorings. A small line of imported Latin Juliette Petticoats in white only. Wienas.

Jersey

Bleached Sheeting Price List From Local Store

Eight quarter sheeting priced at 45 cents per yard Nine quarter sheeting at 47 cents per yard Regular grade offered at 60 and 65 cents per yard This brief advertisement lists fabric options and unit prices for bleached and heavy sheeting by quarter length and grade.

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