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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1921
Page
10
Dress described for girls aged from 1 to 14 years features ribbon trim at the waist and hem in a harem style. Size 3 uses 17.8 yards of 36 inch material, 2 yards 4 3 4 inch ribbon and 3 8 yard 18 inch collar. Price 15 cents.
Regular meeting of the Mac Swiney council will take place Friday evening at Tuberhian Hall 161 Washington avenue at 8 o'clock. Two speakers from New York City will attend. All interested are invited. Garden Study club of the Bridgeport Art League meets this afternoon at 3 o'clock under Mrs George Crawford Anne Hathaway cottage Beardsley park. Edward Epstein of New York University Law School visits parents this weekend at their home. Mrs Hubbell of 21 Roanoke avenue Grasmere announces the birth of a daughter September 28 at Bridgeport hospital. Miss Dora Edith Clark engaged to Oliver K Fowler. Wedding planned in October. Ladies of Stratford Methodist Church hold Harvest Support and Sale October 13 with various attractions and a tea. Pattern department offer pattern by mail for 15 cents.
Saltman Hess Incorporated reports articles of incorporation with authorized capital stock of $20,000. Nathan M. Hess of Breckinridge is president Henri B. Lettman is treasurer and Benjamin Burg secretary, both of this city. Miss Elsie Mary Schroeder daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Schroeder of Rusting Place became the bride of John William Mullins son of Mr and Mrs William Mullins of 3015 Main Street yesterday. The couple honeymoon and will reside at 2025 Main Street upon return. Frederick W. Somers 229 West Avenue returns to Tri State College Angola Indiana to resume electrical engineering studies.
The fall meeting of the Junior League of the city was held at President Miss Mary Hincks's home. Officers outlined a busy season with six lecture courses, a Christmas party, and a proposed Junior League entertainment. The group announced Bridgeport Hospital has provided a room for the Occupational Therapy committee to equip and use for all related work.
The Fleurette School of Musical Drama will open Saturday afternoon at Eltirge ballroom on Broad Street opposite the post office. Mary Bales Hancott directs with aims to develop musical dramatic art including French and Russian toe work. Noted performers assist in demonstrations for senior classes.
The Women’s Swimming Association has secured use of the Farm pool on Tuesday evening from six to eight thirty. Tickets are available from the Board of Recreation or Miss Alice Keating, president, with assistance from Miss Sullivan and Miss Clator. Classes begin Tuesday, October 4, with a full association meeting Monday at 7:30 p.m. for planning. Captain Baden returns as instructor, aided by Grace Kemple Anna Bear Helen Stadaentel. This marks the first winter the association has secured a pool and expectations are high for the season.
Delegates including J Louis Simon gon Chancellor Omender Dr Al A Irving and others attended a lodge event last evening at Jhohn Hay lodge to observe scandal degree work. An outing by Angeline Blett No 4 Daughters of Veans is planned at Mrs He Green’s home in Sliver Sanda ford on Saturday afternoon with proceeds supporting the Connects Department Fund. Bugges Wilve invites Grand Army hall members at 3 oclock and asks attendees to bring friends.
New York September 29. A Norwegian scientist Dr Alfred Mjoen argues in a talk at the American Museum of Natural History that gains for women must be balanced with racial considerations. He contends suffrage and pay equity carry risks to women and the race, warning political activity may curb women’s roles.
Fur prices have advanced, signaling higher prices for garments. A few coats remain from last month’s sale offered at prices well below replacement costs, including raccoon and natural muskrat coats, marmot coats, and Hudson seal coats trimmed with beaver, skunk, or squirrel.
The Gleachers and W W A of Advent Christian church hosted a farewell for Miss Florence M Lyons of 725 Boston Ave as she prepares to study nursing at Stamford General Hospital. About 50 guests attended and an informal program featured crafts exhibits from the W W A and classes, including embroidery and wool handwork pieces.
A good selection of New Year cards in nearly all color combinations with red and green and gold. Patterns feature blue tan gray heliotrope pink and white or light blue. Card width 36 inches priced at 95 cents. Light pink and white grounds show floral designs suitable for children's wear. width 27 inches priced at 75 cents.
A concise note describes the sash as a wide belt with colors red green black navy blue or gold, finished with long deep fringe, made of cotton taffeta and highlighted as a distinctive decorative item.
A sale advertises women’s skirts described as Fifth Avenue taffetas with plain or floral fabrics. Deep accordion plaited flounces finish with narrow ruffles. Three hundred skirts sold straight from the manufacturer for $1.00, normally $2.50, available on the main floor Friday and Saturday.
The Scandal sandal, patent colt stock with three center buckles and a Cuban heel, introduces the J Miller Company style influence to this locality. Read House serves as sole representatives, offering the latest Fifth Avenue models with Parisian flair, tax included on the main floor.
A local display offers Wallace Nutting nature pictures recently unpacked. Scenes include friendly paths, shaded nooks, flowering orchards, and garden walks near our area. Sizes vary with antique gold framing. prices range from five to thirteen dollars plus tax. Third floor.
Repeats last month's Bedroom Ivory Beds sale due to high demand and orders another shipment. Beds feature two inch continuous posts one inch fillers link springs and No 4 felt mattresses. Also announces substantial well made wooden cribs in ivory finish with cotton mattresses. Fourth floor price $12.50.
A promotional ad advises readers with reering and head noises to buy Parmint double strength, mix with hot water and sugar, and take a tablespoon four times daily. It promises relief from catarrhal ear trouble, nasal blockage, and throat mucus, claiming affordability and pleasant taste.
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