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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1922
Page
5
Mayor Fred Atwater and Democratic Town Chairman Jenu J Me Guinness held four long conferences to shape the conference and its plans for January 2. Officials expect partisan boards to sign slate appointments on policing and fire matters, with patronage distribution central to the discussions.
A meeting of the Advisory Clim mites of the Charis Organics Society was held at the offline of the oiersy on Wednesday. The chair presided with a detailed report on the society’s work over six months and future prospects. The supervisor reported more relief calls in the past month than October, due to families facing hardship from long unemployment and anxiety after job loss. Desertions and loss of family support were noted, signaling a heavier burden on the organization this coming winter.
De Willan Neely Mallory of Memphis Tern, a junior in Yale's Academy department, chosen as grid pilot for next year. Mallory starred on the freshman team and showed strong defense on varsity in 1921 and 1922, though he was injured before the West Point game. He prepared at Pomfret School and also excels at baseball and hockey.
Racks full of finely tailored Bolivia fabric coats offered at 59.50 with rich satin or silk linings, wide fur collars, and a lively past day of buying. A maker’s cash need allows a lower price, with prompt selection securing value.
Delicate silk and organdie neckwear sets with lace and embroidery offered as gift items. Includes collar and cuff sets vestees and boxed presentation. Prices range from 59 cents to 2.50, plus wool and silk scarves priced from 1.95 to 9 dollars in varied colors.
An ad describes a collection of gift lingerie featuring crepe de chine and Radium silk pieces. Enchanting items include enveloped chemises and bloomers crafted by Philippine embroiderers and Porto Rican artisans. Prices range from $1.95 to $5, with options in pink, blue, and orchid. Second floor rear.
A long display of belt buckles dress buckles and fancy ornaments in metal or celluloid offers a wide color range. Gift items include work boxes baskets needle books pin cushions and household aprons with prices from 10 cents to 1.50. Girdles in silk wood and bead designs range from 1 to 5 with bath robe cords at 85 cents. Main floor rear center store offers these fashion items of the day.
The advertisement highlights a wide range of toys perfect for children this Christmas. It promises inexpensive yet clever items that walk crawl run and perform many activities. Dolls games and mechanical toys abound encouraging shoppers to visit and tell Santa their wishes. Noor rear.
A 19th century catalog lists items for men including 85e silk hose in splendid shades with contrast eclockings, 1 silk and wool crêpe four-in-hands with dark stripes, 1.50 warm undergarments half wool shirts and drawers, 2.90 grey mocha skin gloves with embroidered backs, 8 wool scarves in rich colors, 4 De Saixe shirts silk and silk fibre with neat patterns. Main Noor, richt, front.
The gift for the family tree is a No.1 A Autographic Kodak Jr pocket camera. It has a three speed Ball Shutter 1-25 1-59 1-100 and time and bulk actions. Priced at $15, it promises easy use and in-house development and printing at low cost.
A local Christmas service features the newly formed Glee Club under Prof Grattan, with the Men’s League of St Charles and invited parish choir members. The event includes hymns, organ pieces, and a sermon by a priest of the Society of St Pacl, with about seventy men marching to the church in procession.
Church women organize a Christmas bazaar at Christ Church Tuesday December 12 with luncheon at noon and dinner from 6 to 7. The planning committee includes Mrs George W. Roberts as chairman and numerous others handling luncheon, dinner, fancy work, children’s wear, books, toys, and a food table. Also noted is a state tax check for Fairfield County and references to a safety steamship company incorporation.
A fragmented notice indicates an incorporation action in Bridgeport. Listed names include David F Burie and others connected to the company. The document mentions a payment of $160.00 and references related administrative steps with the same local authority.
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