On The Tip Of The Tongue Local Names Vacation Plans
Odd notices stitch together a roll of residents with travels and health events. Mrs Garner K Birds learns of an appendectomy at Bridgeport hospital while Miss Muriel and Miss Mae McCarthy enjoy vacations in New Hampshire and Maine. Others sparingly travel to Vermont, Rhode Island, Holyoke, and Niagara Falls as clubs meet and plan dances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garner K. Birds
Eye of
Merchant Street
Bridgeport Hospital
Feebleness of Old People From Impoverished Blood
An article notes aging linked to weak circulation and digestion, promotes Vindl as a strength builder for the aged, with testimonial from an elderly reader claiming improved health. Also includes social items: Mrs Emma L. Van Stone hosted bridge, Phillip Clark heads to Canada, Miss Jeanette Lewis hosted tea at Sophie's, Mrs C Natheniel Worthen returns from Goshen, Mrs John Bray hosts a Fairfield Beach bridge party with prizes and refreshments listed for numerous guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincl
Wwe
Vindleet
Jeanette Lewis
Fairfield Avenue
Sophie
Botsford
John Bray
Vinestreet
Fairfield Beach
Avignon Club
Florence Hastings
William FE. Grant
Charles Biltz
J. H. Savard
Emma J van Stone
John Greene
Danbury
Men’s League Fetes Planned At Black Rock Church Lawn
The Men’s League of the Black Rock Congregational church on Ellsworth Street will host a lawn fete this evening on church grounds. The annual event features illuminated lanterns, decorated grounds, Payne’s orchestra for dancing, and several new features. Committee members are T. A. Ralyea C. M. Fletcher and Arnold Bergman. If rain comes the event moves to tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Men's League
Black Rock
Ellsworth Street
Payne
T. A. Ralyea
C. M. Fletcher
Arnold Bergman
New Home of Art League Nears Completion
The Bridgeport Art League remodels the former Hotchkiss house on Clinton avenue into a reception room, assembly hall, tearoom, workshop, studios, and verandas. Upper floors will host tea gatherings and classes while clubs and individuals may rent space by calling Mrs. Arthur M. Comley at Barimun 5763.
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Hotchkiss
Clinton Avenue
Bridgeport Art League
Club
Membtes
Soceties
Arthur M. Comley
Barimum
Girls Operate Camp Co operative Store in Arkansas
Energetic girls at a YWCA Industrial Camp in Arkansas organized a co operative store with $80 capital. Eighty $1 shares funded stock of toilet and camping items bought in a nearby town. Two weeks of sales totaled $160 with a net profit of about $194.00 distributed to subscribers by stock. The director reinvested $2.11 in tennis shoes for the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Millinery Trends Show Panne Velvet Domination In Hats
Panne velvet and hatter’s plush dominate new hat fashion with fluted brims on large shapes. Lacquered wings quills and cog feathers appear in numbers while painted quill styles on gold backgrounds mimic pheasant markings. Fancy scriped straw in tight curls expands color ranges brown blue and pheasant shades. Felt usage rises with high end houses embracing it. Tinsel braids and embroidery grow, with Louis XV influences shaping snug small hats.
Civilization Saved as Suffrage Amendment Gains Momentum
Local women leaders react to the suffrage amendment victory with jubilant statements. Mrs. H Willard Fleck, Fairfield County Republican Women chair, urges immediate voter registration drives. Mrs. William T. Hincks, Democratic Women chair, cautions restraint and progress toward civilization without celebration. The National American Suffrage Association affirms readiness to defend the amendment, with the Secretary of State expected to proclaim ratification promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Willard Fleck
Fairfield County
Republican Women
Mrs. Fleck
William T. Hincks
Democratic Women
Mrs. Hincks
National American Suffrage Association
Mothers of America
What Do You Owe the World
A harsh critique of idleness arguing that society and past generations deserve repayment through effort. It frames work as a universal law and warns that neglecting duty leads to rust and decay, stressing that civilization rests on continual labor and sacrifice.
Health Value of Regular Swimming for Girls
A Y W C A swimming director in New York City extols vigorous swimming as the last aid to beauty and health for girls. She argues swimming uses blood flow to clear skin, calm nerves, and improve sleep, noting rising interest in city pools. July registrations show 4 016 for lessons and 1 084 for dips with winter averages around 2 000.
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New York City
Freau
Cinrens
Black Rock Club Prepares For Multi Sport Mardi Gras
The Black Rock Country club hosts athletic events with a new baseball diamond and daily practice. The tennis team faces Beaver Hills of New Haven in the second round, while a frankfurt roast and Speidel’s orchestra follow the match. A Mid-summer Mardi Gras committee finalizes plans for a week of entertainment, nightly Coast Artillery Band concerts, and a galaxy of acts.
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Black Rock Country Club
Beaver Hills
New Haven
Hall
Focal Club
Frankfurt
Theevening
Speidel
Coast Artillery Band
Cha
Wrinkles in Straight Line Wraps Featured in New Lines
Fashion notes highlight new wrinkle effects in straight line wraps from leading department stores. Navy blue budget fabrics create envelope shapes and batwing side lines as arms move, with flying squirrel edging and wide oval armholes. An overcape adds a square boxy back and front with center swerving fronts that slide past each other.
New Blouse Design With Strap Pleats Debuts
Near summer’s end a chic overblouse design appears. It uses separate straps to simulate pleats at an oval neckline with trimmed sleeves. Textiles suggested include dark blue crepe de chine and tan tricolette with contrasting embroidery and color bands in mustard, jade, and browns.
Remarkable recovery with Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Philadelphia woman recounts relief from organic troubles and menopause symptoms after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She says first doses brought change, urges others in Change of Life to try it, and invites letters for confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Philadelphia
Manoaner Daxz
1525
Alder St
Phila
Judge Wheeler Receives Italian Cavaliere Honor
Bridgeport Chief Justice George W Wheeler, a Yale alumnus and longtime civic leader, was named Cavaliere of the Crown of Italy by King Victor Emmanuel III for wartime service and Italian community aid in Bridgeport. The notice from Consular Agent P De Cicco accompanies Wheeler’s acknowledgment letter, praising Italian friendship and urging unity between the two nations.
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George W. Wheeler
Bridgeport
Yale University
Supreme Court of Connecticut
P.de Cicco
Haven
Italy
Wheeler
Connecticut
DeCicco
Royal
New Haven
Conn
George W. Wheleer
the Willows
Prouts Neck
Order of the Crown of
Foreign Office
Office of Foreign Affairs
Rome
Crown of
P. DeCicco
Prout
Allan
America
Blessed Sacrament Parish Carnival Planned At Newfield Park
Plans are complete for the fourth annual Blessed Sacrament field day next Saturday August 21 at Newfield park. The event is led by the Ladies of the Blessed Sacrament with support from the ilsly Name Society and the Men's League. Afternoon baseball features Blessed Sacrament versus Knights of Columbus. A carnival begins at 5 pm with an old fashioned supper and evening dancing to an orchestra. Committee members include Thomas Callahan chairman James Seamore Wheel Fred Neuhert Edward Lavery Mrs L Umstatter Mrs John Flynn James Maney and Professor J Gratton. Hats are velvet Webons with ribbon trims.
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Blessed Sacrament Parn
Newfield Park
Ladies of the Blessed Sacrament Church
Ilsly Name Society
Blessed Sacrament
Knights of Columbus
Thomas Callahan
James Seamore
Fred Neuphert
Edward Lavery
L. Umstatter
John Flynn
Ames Maney
J. Gratton
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Unquown Hills
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Hilen Math
Hough Avenue
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Pethieher
New Hampathre
Lillian Meade
Ruth Zones
Leonora Ryan
State Motor Vehicle Department
Little Springs
Maine
Kenneth Moore
Noble Avenue
Sioux City
Iowa
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Archibald McNe Ae Thale
Shelter 7
Rhode Island
William Barim
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Niagara Falls
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St. George's Wing
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Clifton
New York
Hluen Hedhgarde
Coldo Avenue
Miss Jasephines
Agnes Smith
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Ontario
Canada
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Poston
Missie A. Smith
M24
Iranistan
Ress
Berkshire
Clara
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Housatonic Avenue
Adhberg
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Miss Marsh
Columbia College
Ors
Fiarry Scott, Jr
Atlantic City
John Fieal
Brooklown Park
Rena J. Radi
Washington Avenue
Mary Hincks
Park Place
Anique
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Irene Comer
Irm Chane
Eva Dewning-Clark
Florence Davidson
Mise Dorothy Lyons
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Arthur le Vasseur
Florence
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John Hincks
Antwerp
Andrew Hoag
Marion Street
Clork
Mes
HJ. Shinlton
Snake Fill
Fairfield
Brideeport Charitable Society
Emma L van Stone
Laurel Avenue
Phillip Clark
C. Nathaniel Worthen
Walter B. Lashar
Goshen
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