Death of William H Hanscom Bridgeport advertising figure
William H Hanscom former advertising manager of the Bridgeport Times-Leader died suddenly at his home in New Haven at age 52. He had deep ties in Bridgeport as a leading bowler and a noted member of the Woodbine club. Survived by his mother, widow, two daughters, a sister, and a brother in law, funeral plans set for Thursday at the Church of the Messiah New Haven with Rev Theodore A Fischar officiating.
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Will Wed at German Church
Miss Irene Anna Schroeder daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Schroeder of Russing place will marry Dr Elwood C Weise of 83 Baldwin Street tomorrow at 6 30 at the German Lutheran church Rev H Wehmeyer Sell will perform the ceremony The wedding party will wear blue potret twill and blue duvetyne with corsages of roses and lilies of the valley After the ceremony there will be a family reception and wedding supper The couple will reside at 1116 Stratford Avenue in this city They plan a two week trip to New York prior to settling down in their home and Miss Schroeder has worked at William P Kirk Co Dr Weise is a local physician and son of Mr and Mrs Max H Weise
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Charles
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Russing Place
Elwood C. Else
Baldwin Street
H. Wehmeyer
William Mulins, Jr
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Dudley Clarke
New York
Stratford Avenue
Philadelphia
Bridgeport Hospital
One Man On Big Jumbo Cars Spreads City Rumors
L B Potter manager of the Connecticut Company faces questions about changes to trolley operations. Power denies planned changes on focal lines while Paradise Green Mine adopts single man Jumbo cars, replacing two man wooden cars. Cars are slower yet seem to run with fewer staff amid circulating town rumors.
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Speak at Y.MC. A. Citizenship Meeting Ends
The fifth session in a citizenship series resumes under Industrial De partment direction. Applicants gather to hear guidance on naturalization steps and required documentation.
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Toyland features for little girls and their dolls
A bustling toy page advertises a wide range of dolls from teeny baby dolls to French lady dolls and kewpies. It promises joy for doll lovers and outlines prices from 59c to 10.90, noting special three floor displays and odd ball items.
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Silk Stockings Ad Offers Full Fashioned Silk Stockings
An advertisement lists pure silk stockings at 3.50 with full fashioned style and smooth fit in brown white and black tones. A cheaper 1.35 pair features silk with risle top and sole and mock seam for a smaller price. Displays note left aisle rear.
Bathrobe Yarn and Home Textile Offer at Main Floor
Time to make bathrobe. Material splendid choice at attractive price. Big fleecy cotton blankets in bright or quiet colors with tasseled cords for girls five dollars and twenty-five cents. Special flannel seventy-two inches wide thick warm durable priced at one dollar fifty-nine per yard. Main floor rear.
A Boy's Double-Service Suit for Christmas
A promotional note describes Double-Service boy suits at 15 dollars, with mixtures and herringbones in dark and light patterns, coats with back pleat, belt, patch pockets, two trousers, sizes 40 to 48, and Mackinaws 7.50 to 12, offered at the front basement location.
Warm part-wool blankets for sale at Bo
Offers describe blankets woven with cotton warp and wool filling, advertised for restful sleep and warmth. Pure white with pink or blue border, sized 66 by 80 inches, priced at five dollars.
Bracelet watches with new rich designs and shapes
Bracelets watches described as beautiful, reliable timepieces in cushion, octagon, round shapes with white or green gold, 15 jewel movements. Notable arch and engraved cases in cushion, oval, square, octagon shapes priced from 12.50 to 28.00. Left aisle front.
Joyous light alpaca sweaters in bright shades
Light weight alpaca sweaters offered in tomato jade gray lavender and Alice blue plus navy and white. Smart slip on style with pockets and belt and either round or V neck. Priced $8.50 and $10. Second floor.
Navy Tricotine Fabric For Dress or Suit
Prominent dress and suit fabric in navy tricotine described as seasonable weight and fine beauty. Pure wool, 54 inches wide, never dyed, rich navy blue, priced at 83.50. Third floor.
Madge Evans Hats For Girls Cut To 3.95
The ad announces Madge Evans hats for girls now priced at 3.95, highlighting Beaver and velvet materials in blue brown and black with some red and two tone options. It emphasizes appeal and value with a new price.
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Madge Evans
Satin for lingerie sale at $1.95 a yard
An advertisement describes a fine satin for lingerie with rich luster, launderable with no injury and long service. It notes white or flesh tint color, one yard wide, priced at $1.95 per yard, on the third floor.
Gloves and ties and shirts in the new season
A shop offers leather gloves for men in mocha or tan finishes at $2.50 to $3.00, four-in-hand silk ties in rich patterns from $1.50, fiber silk mufflers to ward off chill, and soft durable striped shirts with woven colors. Right aisle, front.
Double-Service suit advertised at $33.75
An ad touts a Double-Service suit with two pairs of trousers priced at 33.75. It promises ready wear, pressed appearance, and durability, claiming the coat and vest last as long as two trouser sets, with browns, blues, stripes and checks.
Special Bestyette raincaps and children's outerwear sale
Rain caps for girls priced at 2.50 and 4 with hooded silk lining in blue or red. Raincoats in tan blue or brown with matching hat priced 5.50 to 9, sizes 6 to 15. New middies advertised at 1, babies dresses in white cottons with lace embroidery priced 1 to 5.
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St. White
Pierced Sheffield Plate in New Patterns for Christmas
Eager shoppers crowd in to view a fresh array of brilliant Sheffield plate pieces. Durable nickel silver base with a heavy silver coating. Handsome pierced designs and graceful shapes include pie plates 3.50 to 6, baking dishes 8 to 14.50, casseroles 5 to 7.25, cracker baskets 5 to 9.50.
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Sheffield
Warm soft cotton underwear catalog notice
A catalog-style item describes warm soft cotton underwear for women and children. It highlights union suits with fleeced inner sides priced at $1, vests and pants at 5 cents, and boys heavy cotton union suits with fleece. The text indicates a left aisle display and promotional pricing.
Desk Accessories and Keepsakes for Home Office
Desk handies and other helps offered in complete sets. Handled items include handsome glass utensils with brass trimming priced from $6.50 to $46.50. Leather bound shopping lists with memo pencil 50c. Autograph books with gold edging 75c. Address books 10c and up. Tourist tablets, diaries, calendars and diaries in leather silk or cloth bindings 1.50 to 25c.
1922 Japanese china prices cut in sale
A store touts its 1922 Japanese china collection with lower prices than the new import costs 20 cents per dollar below current levels. Most sets are offered across patterns including tea, cake and dresser sets with prices ranging from a few dollars to about twenty four.
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Americanization talks and classes at the M C A
Community organizers plan multiple Americanization events at the M C A including an evening class at the hall for citizens applicants and daytime session for workers. Dr Peter Roberts will lecture on The Immigrant and the Community drawing attention to English teaching methods and immigrant experience. Local robberies prompt police inquiry with several incidents reported and Shriners planning Christmas outreach for about 1000 children with a planning committee named.
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