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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1920
Page
10
Stratford society page lists multiple locals and visitors. MR. AND MRS. CARL SIEMON and others return from trips and host gatherings. Misses Elwood, Weed, Arnold, Burritt, UMBEHAGHON, and Quinn vacation in New England and New York areas. several couples plan motor tours to California and Los Angeles. references to cruises, trains, and a steamer trip to Ireland.
Alice Warren hosted a Saturday lawn party for children at the Warren home. Prizes and souvenirs accompanied games, with a long guest list including Jean Canticlé, Peggy Morris, Barbara Goodsell, Florence Goodsell, Bronson Hawley, Walter Peters, and many others from Pelham and Waterbury.
A garbled 19th century style snippet describes false teeth, a dental plate, and an antiseptic powder claimed to secure the plate and prevent sore gums. It appears as a brief public notice or advertisement about dental care products and their use.
The piece describes a velvet cuff girdle as a bold new fashion for the waistline. It notes the striking color scarlet and the undercuff needing tacking to set properly, likening it to the bouffancy trend around the hips and calling it a distinctive departure from lighter fabrics.
Dublin article notes curfew enforcement grows harsher as military lorries with searchlights stop late residents beyond midnight. Suspects, often innocent, are detained at home or transported to Bridewell prison overnight, then released in the morning with only the ride in the lorry deemed worst.
Williamson West Virginia July 26 Newly elected Republican State Committee chairman Mr White announced plans for women to hold key posts in the campaign He will name a woman as vice chairwoman who will appoint two women per Senate district The state convention in Wheeling August 12 may feature Senator Warren G Harding. A naturalist notes color change in birds when kept in a white environment. generations may be needed for full white plumage. Patrols chase riders as searchlights probe lorries doorways and passages with few escapes.
An August schedule highlights Woodmont Day on the first Saturday with water sports and a parade, drawing Bridgeport visitors to the Woodmont house run by Southern New England Telephone employees. August 7 marks the West Shore fire house dedication with band music, water events, dancing, and a volunteer parade, honoring local firefighters near Cove and Oyster rivers.
French women revive parasols paired with hats or bags. Among the favorites are toulard parasols with carved ivory handles. An afternoon frock design features georgette slashings on blouse and skirt revealing a satin underskirt and a bead-trim border for a delicate finish.
Miss Fannie Snow hosted a buffet supper party at her residence on North Avenue last evening. A musical program featured vocal, violin, and piano pieces, followed by guessing games and a late multi-course supper with red white and blue decorations. Guests included Anna Kannick Jennie Kannick Lene Snow Dora Kronish Sarah Latovsky Minnie Gordon Eva Kraft John Postol Nathan Weinstein Harry Kronish Lewis Snow Morris Velenchik and Tsadore Leventhal.
New predictions favor high boots for women with models showing 10 inch tops and talk of 12 inch tops. Tanners push high grade kid leather to meet expected demand while hosiery buyers stick with woolen stockings for oxfords. French fashion colors include pale fuchsia blue mauve blue and chocolate, with black white and pink and yellow popular.
Mr and Mrs G Ziff of Hartford announce the marriage of their daughter Charlotte to Joseph Henry of New York City. The June wedding occurred in the metropolis with only immediate family present. Charlotte, formerly in the District Ordnance department, is active in the Council of Jewish Women. Joseph Hen ry serves as secretary of the Peninsula Trading Agency in New York. The couple recently returned from a West honeymoon and visited Woodj avenue over the weekend. Enamel steel guide signs are being erected on the Lincoln Highway from New York to Omaha. Chicago Health Commissioner promotes goat milk for its nourishing benefits to children.
Summer Footwear Clearance offers 150 pairs of pumps and oxfords in black oxide kid and black calfskin with hand sewn soles and wood or leather heels. Also featured are silver plated and cut glass items including trays, tea sets, baskets and cups priced from $0.85 to $21.00. Main floor.
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