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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1922
Page
13
Robert Wallace a member of the Iowa State Y M C A committee spoke at the Y M C A banquet last night outlining service and volunteer welfare work as a lead into Fall activities. Judge Paul L Miller a director announced that renovated rooms would reopen October 24.
A large miscellaneous shower honored Miss Lottie Apstein at 94 Williston Street hosted by Russ Bohrer. Guests included many friends and teachers from Franklin School. Rose Dorkin danced and Rose Hirsch sang. A buffet luncheon accompanied the event as Miss Apstein prepares to marry Jack Snyder on October 23.
Pater and Jelen Pistey announce a daughter on Sept 12. Tay Space and Alice Space announce a son on Sept 14. Thames Maloney announce a daughter on Sept in Walter Buneil residence. Anthon Casoris and Helem Casoris announce two sons on Sept 18. Ignazio Pinta and Marie Pinta announce a son on Sept 17. Brennan and Grace Brennan announce a son on Sept 10. Coffee couple announce a daughter on Sept 135. O'Brien and Rosalie Adams announce a son or child listed without date.
The athletic girl suit pattern includes the midriff and bloomery with sizes 14 to 20 years. It requires 3 yards of 36 inch material and 5 yards of 27 inch contrasting fabric for size 16. Pattern mailed on receipt of 1 cent in stamps to Pattern Department. phone Barnum 6100 if not received in one day.
Bridgeport High School Girls' Student League met yesterday in Dean Kiely's office and elected officers. Catherine Daley was chosen president Kathleen Oliver vice president Louise Moulton secretary and Eleanor O'Brien treasurer. The officers will wear the league colors to distinguish themselves from other students.
Rally Day will be held at Plymouth Congregational Church Milford with religious education talks by Rev. F Atkins and a sermon series on faith. Diplomas and Bibles will be awarded to Primary to Junior department promotees, with promotions in other departments. The Delphian Society and Plymouth Choral Society organize meetings and concerts as part of the day’s events.
The Bridgeport League of Women Voters will host a bridge party at Stratfield Tuesday night at 8. Patrons and patronesses include Mrs. William Hincks and Mrs. C. Nathaniel, with Mrs. Lynn W. Wilson as president and chairman of committees assisted by several members.
Enock Sprague class of 1923 was elected president of the Bridgeport High School Players Club at a recent meeting. He has served in the pit and is expected to lead. Mrs. Sam Sherman Pryor directs drama. Joanne Houghton is the vice president. Gertrude Brewl, secretary. Albert Zonn treasurer. Virginia Richardson social chair. Jesse Beans is an honorary drawing instructor member. First meeting set for Liverwee with season plans to be discussed. membership to grow later.
Miss Nona English and Walter Dreher were married at St. Patrick's Church near 293 River of 45. The bride wore a navy blue ret twill suit with a grey picture hat and carried bride roses. Miss Florence Burton was her attendant in navy crepe. Blue and white decorations adorned the home with an orchestra for dancing. Mgr and Mrs Dreher left for a wedding trip to Canada.
Mrs J Murphy announces the marriage of her daughter Loretta to John Mosty of Hartford. The ceremony was held Thursday at 9 AM at St Patrick's Church. Bridesmaid Lillian Seelinger wore roses. George Murphy, brother of the bride, was best man. A breakfast followed at the bride's home before a brief wedding trip to Washington DC and a later home at 54 South Street, Bradford.
Numerous items recount personal moves and social happenings in Bridgeport. Readers include requests to return to institutions, travels for New Year holidays, PTA activities, readings, and local gatherings. Birth announcements, engagements, weddings, college departures, and upcoming exhibitions at local venues are noted alongside club and church activities and community notices.
The DH Read Co 1857 store offers a ready to wear department with a large group of dresses and suits priced from 29.50 to 49.50, plus coats from 22.50. New hats in mahogany, copper, lipstick red, black and gray dominate autumn styles. silhouettes include Sheik turbans, mushroom shapes and flare brims. Second floor hats feature ostrich fringe and velvet blends.
Men’s undergarments for cooler weather feature Glastonbury shirts in medium and heavy weights priced from 1.85 to 3.00. Carter’s Union Suits for fall are on hand. Also offered are a three fold bill book, a pin seal tray purse in pigskin or morocco, with prices from 1.00 to 3.50.
New stock on the main floor front features blue red and purple silk umbrellas with novel tie handles. Prices are five dollars each for adults and one to one and a half dollars for children's school umbrellas with rings cards and hook handles. Umbrella weather is in prospect.
A historical notice lists fabric and garment items including Snowland Fleece in figured and floral designs 36 inches wide priced at 25 cents a yard. It also advertises good shirts for men at one dollar with percales in conservative stripes of navy lavender green black or brown in sizes 14 to 16.
A description of two brassieres: one A style long line secured to stay at the waist with hemstitched trimmings, priced at 75 cents. The other is pink material with an elastic bottom band from the side to the back, noted as a favorite model.
Lightweight cotton underwear with French band Tops built-up shoulder or bodice style Cuffed knee length Regular sizes five dollars plus six cents Extra sizes 1 06 Kayser's Marvelist knickers in pink white black Regular sizes one dollar Extra sizes one dollar twenty five to one fifty
Women will appreciate these shoes of soft pliable vid kid with cushion soles and raw rubber heels. Sizes up to 9 inclusive. $2.95.
Saturday Candy Old Fashioned Chocolate Drops are fresh delicious and creamy. The note highlights broad appeal with a friendly tone and mentions availability on the main floor.
Visit the third floor to see a selection of pictures hung around the little gallery. Lovely framed items suitable for gifts, college rooms, and home decor at low prices.
Upholstery section advertises a round pillow filled with floss in old blue and moss green, described as the right size for couch armchair or floor, located on the third floor.
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