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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1922

Page

13

Shower honor for Miss Freda Shirwindt at home event

A large miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Roy Sahirwindt and Mr. Tada Horowitz honored Miss Freda Shirwindt, soon to wed Jack Lorber of New Haven. Attendees included Flora Bohrer, Sara Abesaon, Lotte Apstein, Anna Apstein, Esther Galkind, Rose Sehack, Esther Hammer, Anna Kaplan, and many others from New Haven, Ansonia, Autopia, Ausonia, Angonla, and New York. Music featured piano by Flora Bohrer and Sara Abesaon. vocal solos and dancing followed a luncheon.

Roy Sahirwindt Tada Horowitz Freda Shirwindt Jack Lorber New Haven Flora Bohrer Sara Abesaon Tda Natick Joseph Friedman Shirwindt Thoag Ida Natick Esther Moran Julius Shirrwindt Misa Pierson Angonla Dorothy Horowitz Helen Hoffman Queenie Spector Rose Afrnat Anna Roberts Lilian Schwartzenfald Esther Hammer Anna, Kaplan Harry Trager E. Kruckkow 5. Motick B. Liphahite Ls Aymat New York Simon Mral “. Cziller M. Hoffman I. Chaiklin B. Labeden Haiminer B. Brady Ansonia G. Smith Samuel Liphsiltz H. L. Trager Raymond Shirwindt Benedict Horowitz Hen Satkon Ben Leboden Agron Lebowich F. Danberg B. Brody T. Lehman Jack Shirwindt Samuel Greenberg Jack Locher New Hexen

Local society notes and births at Hayden's Gill and area

The Ladies Social club meets at Mrs. Fred Jennings home Hayden's Gill Wednesday at 2 30 PM. Mr and Mrs I Oppenheim of Memphis announce the birth of a daughter September 12. Mrs S Dworkin and family return from Wildmere Beach after three months. Lordship Sunday school holds Rally Day tomorrow at 11 with a BrORTAM. Calvary Episcopal church to host a whist and music Sept 26 with Isabel Gregory and solos. Mr and Mrs Fred Weston depart for extended Pacific tour by auto through January. Mr and Mrs A J Stroth announce the birth of a daughter September 3.

Fred Jennings Hayden’s Gill 1. Oppenheim Memphis Tenn Oppenheim Frances Hoberts S. Dworkin Maplewood Avenue Dave Wildmere Beach Calvary Episcopal Church North Main and Summit Streets Woman's Ary Jise Isabel Gregory Wil Fred Weston Capital Avenue A. J. Stroth Bond Street

Mrs Straton Honored by U S Legion Auxiliary

Eleven delegates from Bridgeport and Stratford posts attended the second annual convention of the American Legion Auxiliary Department of Connecticut in Hartford. Mrs Reymond Straton of Bridgeport was elected second vice commander and a state representative to the national convention in New Orleans. Other local attendees included Mrs C S Wurtven Mrs Raymond Araten Mrs Charles Sprague and several others.

Bridgeport Stratford Women’s Auxiliary The American Legion American Legson Hartford Fannie L. Grasby Nathanial Lyon Women's Relief Corps Raymond Araten Charles Sprague Irving Davis Charles Kendley L. Bristol Beardsley

William J Melia Named Bridgeport Weather Observer

William J Melia at 198 Roedon avenue named co operative weather observer for the Bridgeport district by the U S Weather department. He succeeds William Jennings who held the post 29 years. Melia, an engineer with Bridgeport Hydraulic Co, will compile monthly weather reports and provide special data on rainfall wind velocity humidity and temperatures to farmers and others on request.

Willian Wv Melia Roedon Avenue Bridgeport Hydraulic Company

German Baptist Church to Be Dedicated Sunday

Dedication services for the newly completed First German Baptist church at Boston avenue and Brooks street are set for Sunday starting at 9 45 in the morning with morning prayer by Rev S A Rose of Philadelphia. An afternoon fellowship service with addresses by Rev Donald B MacQueen of the First Baptist church and neighboring pastors follows at 3 o'clock. An evening prayer service at 7 20 will be led by Rev Mr Roses with short talks by Rev A B Coates of Hartford and Rev G H Schneck of New Britain.

First German Baptist Church Boston Avenue Brooks Street A. Rose Philadelphia Donald B. MacQueen First Baptist Church Mr. Roses A. B. Coates Hartford G. HB Schneck Og New Britain

Beaded Lace Dress Wows Fashion with White Satin Gown

Beaded Jace captivates fashion with a white lace gown over pale satin, its lace pattern highlighted by buttoned rhinestones.

Annabel Worthington Panel Front Dress Pattern

Fashion's forecast presents a smart panel frock by Annabel Worthington. The dress uses jet serge and crepe de Chine with remnant trimming and can be made in about two afternoons. Pattern No 1422 includes sizes 18 to 44 bust. price and mail order details are provided by the Bridgeport Telegram Pattern Department.

Alender Stout Bridgeport Telegram Barnum

Club plans fall and winter activities for BPW members

Business and Professional Women's club outlines fall and winter sessions with social events, demonstrations, dances, dinners, a rummage sale, and a Halloween masque. Members also travel to New Haven to visit the Harkness Memorial at Yale College.

Business and Professional Woman's Club Chattanooga Misg Hmma Dundas Mie Basie Callander Chalit Normal School of Dancing Instruction Mias Callander Ming Rose House Harkness Memorial Business and Professional Women's Dup Wil Moter New Haven Harkness Me Wow Morial Yale College

Recital by Met Opera Soprano for Visiting Nurses Benefit

Coloratura soprano Mrs. Cora Chase of the Metropolitan Opera Company will perform at a benefit concert for the Fairfield and Southport Visiting Nurse associations. The event occurs Monday night at Fairfield Community Theatre and proceeds support the two nursing groups.

Cora Chase The Metropolitan Opera Company J. Walter Perry Pequot Road South Port Fairfield and Gouthport

Injured Worker Fractures Foot in Road Construction Incident

Thomas Furst of 575 Westavenas was injured while performing road work on John street when a heavily laden vehicle ran over his right foot. He sustained a fracture and was transported to J. Vincent's Hospital for treatment by Dr. J. Sussll.

John Atrest Thomas Furst Westavenas To &J. Vincent's J. Sussll

Bandannas Bandanna fashion across neck and wrist

A brief note describes bandannas as a popular fashion item used as handkerchiefs tied around the wrist or worn as hat bands and turbans. It highlights their versatility and appeal in casual attire.

Business women plan dress show to challenge fashions

New York reporters note 500 members of the Professional and Business Women's League prepare a fashion show at the Commodore Hotel from September 13 to 24. They urge designers to create standardized business-appropriate attire for working women, arguing beauty and practicality can coexist in well designed garments.

New York Business Women's League Commodore Hotel Orily Tims Diang Lassie Caroline Radner Lewis Cak L. M. Russell Alygor

Uncle Sam wins largest dahlia at parish show

The second annual dahlia show of the Parochial Society of Christchurch in Stretford drew visitors who admired blooms in 14 classes judged by Prof. Roland Pateh. The peach colored Uncle Sam, about 10 inches in diameter, shown by George Meecham, topped the Largest Dahlia class with Beardsley park’s Mrs. I. Dever Warner noted for comparison.

George Meetham Mra. I George Mescham J. Wehner T. Wehner George Meecham G. Mescham R. Whitney New Mayen Leslie Lindale Mra WW. Bota G. Meecham B. Whitney Rothero Bothe Fey R Whitney R. H. Sherman TL. Dempsey Mrs. Bothe R. Whiteny G Meecham G Meacham Mias Fannie Russell L. Lindsley Whitney

Washington club lawn party raises funds for Bethlehem home

A large crowd attended a Washington club lawn party at 77 Staig Street hosted by the Shepherds of Bethlehem branch. Festive lighting, booths, cake and ice cream drew crowds while music from Mrs. Evelyn Nelson and others entertained. Proceeds benefit the Home for Aged and Orphaned. Committee members included Mrs. Coartrude Platt and others.

Washington Club Shepherds of Beth- Iedermarden Staig Street Evelyn Nelson Charles Nelson Misa Ruth Henderson Mra Catherine Burns Shepherds of Bethlehem Home Coartrude Platt Marjory Clark Nellie Sellers Myrtie Downey Sadie Semeam

English Heather Top Coat For Cold Weather Wear

A splendid thick soft reversible coat in heather colors offered in plain outside and plaid inside satin lined to the waist. Ideal for brisk roadster outings and landscape skimming. Priced at 59.50 and 69.50 with Beton af oor mentioned.

New Shirred Silk Elastic For Garters 98 Cents A Yard

The article describes Shirred Silk Elastic by the yard in black and white black and red black and emerald and lighter shades gray blue coral pale blue and other dainty tones priced at 98 cents per yard. It notes a garter pair needs three quarters of a yard and suggests sewing and decorating with rosettes or choux of ribbon.

New Ribbons and Candy Specials Advertised

Vintage ad lists narrow metallic ribbons for hats and trims in silver and gold with color hints. Also promotes Saturday candy specials: assorted chocolates 39 cents per pound, hand dipped chocolate almonds two pounds for one dollar.

Sweaters and Scarfs For Fall Campus Fashion

The advertisement promotes fall campus wear including an Elapper scarf of wool and camel hair that folds over the shoulder, a tan slip-over sweater, Jersey Knit Tuxedos in browns and blues, the Bradley Blouse with linen collar, and Shaker Knit sweaters with up to ear-high collars. Prices range from $6.50 to $10.50.

Bradley

Jelly Making Gear and Supplies Highlight Home Canning

A curated listing describes a new Jelly Strainer with a 350 square inch filtering surface for finer sediment removal, promising higher quality jelly. Also advertised are jelly glasses Mason jar tops ideal jar tops good luck rubbers stone jars for preserves and canning supplies with Mason jars in pint quart and half gallon sizes priced from 40 cents to 2.40 per dozen and preserving kettles including a 16 quart gray enamel model offered at 1.00.

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Lordship Ad. Bush Mrs. E. Book New Brunswick N. J Thelma van Doren Beechwood Avenue Beauty Shop Dowling Meigs Helen M. Wiley Smith St Bar Mrs. Straton U. S. Legion Auxiliary William J. Melia Grurch Holmes & Edwards G. W. Fairchild & Sons CO Jeveters and Opticians Main ST Annabel Worthington Dloga Uncle Sam Warnes Beton Afoor the Order of the Garter Jellies Che Heather
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