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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1920
Page
12
A collage of society items from Bridgeport and surrounding towns recounts summer tours through New York state, weddings and engagements, parties at homes on Atlantic and Central avenues, fundraiser and club events, and upcoming meetings of D A R and Republican women. Notable mentions include Miss May Morgan, Miss Rachel Axtoll, Dr Herbert Jepson, and Amanda Williams with Royal J. Smith.
Mrs Annie G Porritt of Hartford will speak at the Bridgeport Philosophical Society open session on Wednesday evening September 1st at the Knights of Pythias Hall on Main Street. The group aims to maintain a cooperative free platform for public welfare topics with lectures and debates and fair hearing for all opinions. Prominent speakers are promised this winter and the varied program should appeal to all temperaments. Interested individuals may contact president Dr Simon L Knutzoff.
The leading fashion in Paris is an antelope bag, brown or gray with a tortoise shell clasp. Monograms, steel or gem set, adorn many, with prices reaching up to 1,000 francs. Morning wear favors seal bags, evening uses green gold or platinum encrusted with diamonds. Smaller silver cloth or black and gold lace bags suit limited means. Powder bags and dancing essentials complete the scene.
Six hundred W A A girls gathered at Lake Geneva Wisconsin and passed a resolution advocating simple well made underwear in place of frilly ill fitting garments. They declared women as consumers have great influence on production and should assume responsibilities to ward health employment conditions and foreign born communities.
Miss Edna B. Northrop to wed Rev. Hal T. Kearns at Universalist church Wednesday evening at 6 20 officiated by Rev George Welch of Norwich. Matrons and flower girls named. William Swain best man. ushers listed. Philharmonic trio and church choir to perform. About five hundred invitations issued. Only immediate family attend reception.
Mrs. P. W. Finnegan and Mrs. Lester Finch hosted a pretty tea and shower for Miss Gertrude Close of Norwalk, to wed Ted Watford of West avenue in October. Numerous guests and garden flowers decorated the Finnegan home. Miss Close works as an office secretary in Norwalk, Mr. Watford with Lake Torpedo Co.
The marriage of Miss Cora Anderson daughter of Mr and Mrs J J Anderson of North avenue and Norman Biltz son of Mr and Mrs Charles F Biltz of Stillman street occurred recently at Twin Lakes Connecticut at the Andersons summer home Mrs Biltz is a noted dancer who has performed locally and in New York at the Strand theatre.
Brief news note recounts a chink named Ching Ling tumbling from a streetcar after a joke about a washer on the car. Public figures mention cost-cutting in a government speech, declaring four million dollars sufficient including sinking fund and debt interest. Governor Cox voices acceptance remarks.
A Beatrice Fairfax column offers guidance on jealousy and trust in romance. A nineteen year old describes a three year relationship with a jealous partner, while another reader's brother must reveal truth to his love and end the first affair before pursuing the new relationship. The piece also includes metal cleaning tips from household experts.
A collage of historical notes and humor from a newspaper page mentions presidents taking oaths on Sunday and Friday deaths, flag color pranks at Spa for a Peace Conference, then a string of jokes and quips from The Mirror Punch and other outlets, concluding with a Roosevelt acceptance line.
Dresses described in poplin and gingham fabrics feature pique collars cuffs removable sashes and detachable bloomers. Styles include striped ginghams checked ginghams chambrays and plaids with front plaits side openings and vest effects. Many offer bloomers pockets belts and two pearl buttons at the sash.
Advertisement for ribbed stockings advertised as strong in black with sizes 5 to 9 1 4 and 3 pairs for a dollar. A fine ribbed stocking offered in brown black or white up to size 9 14 with regular price 59 cents now 45 cents.
Describes navy blue serge skirts of good wearing quality with box plaiting and a middy blouse. Available in sizes 8 to 16 years.
Four Middy styles described including a soft tan with blue serge collars trimmed in red braid and plain white versions with large side pockets. Sizes range from 6 to 16 years with collars in light blue navy or red, all displayed on the Main floor at $1.50 and other items at $3.35.
Navy blue bloomers for gymnasium in sizes 12 to 16 years feature a patent fastener eliminating repeated button sewing. They secure firmly yet yield to touch. Available in black lateen as well. Stop in to see them. Price two dollars.
Advertises boys underwaists up to 13 years at 59 cents and girls underwaists with attached supporters up to 13 years at 75 cents. Local shop pricing and product details imply a children's underwear sale.
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