On The Tip Of The Tongue Miks VIRGINIA IVES
Virginia Ives daughter of Mr and Mrs tarry Ives of North Woodnic) is visiting this winter with Miss Dorothy Northrop of North Avenue. Gilbert Johnson and son Jr of Spuyten Dayvil NY will visit Mrs Johnson's parents Mr and Mrs Joseph W Northrop of 2050 North Avenue over the weekend. Several local residents plan trips, visits, or gatherings at homes and churches around Bridgeport and neighboring towns this week.
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Miks Virginia Ives
Tarry Ives
North Wdnu
Everutning
Dorony Northrop
North Avenue
Gilbert Johnson
Son Jr
Spuyten Dayvil
New York
Dorothy Hull
Hull
Tragistan Avenue
Kentucky
Gladys Hull
Chicago
Mary Irene Totten
David W Totten
Earl William Dugan
G. A. Dugan
Maple Avenue
Myrtle Beach
St. Mary's Church
Milford
Mev
J. A. Ledwick
Catherine Kiernan
Hartford
Ambrose Shay
Mrs. Dugan
Bridgeport
Myrtle Beac
Robert Ferrett
Brattleboro
Vermont
Katherine Sherman
Lawn Fete Planned by Parish Committee at Newfield Church
Mrs Randolph Hillabrant coordinates a lawn fete at Newfield Methodist Episcopal Church on Stratford Avenue next Thursday August 5. Hand painted china oil paintings and other handmade items will be displayed by Sunday school members while Mr and Mrs D J Wood organize games. Dainty booths offer sale items and a musical program is planned with assistance from a list of local residents and families.
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Randolph Hillabrant
Newfield Methodist Episcopal Church
Stratford Avenue
D. J. Wood
Dudley Clark
Sidney Welton
Edward Chandler
Fred Kupper
Theodore Guild
Edward Jacobson
Ethel Guggenheim
Thomas Joyce
Molly
Helen Barker
Allen Strong
Prince Named as Minister to United States
Friends of Mr Plumb of Stratford avenue regret to hear he underwent an operation at Bridgeport hospital London. Prince Antoine Bibesco, who married Elizabeth Asquith daughter of former British prime minister H H Asquith, has been appointed Romanian Minister to the United States per the RV Jr of London Times. WILLIAM LOUNSBY.
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Beach Street
Washington, D.C
George Washington University
Meyer Rich
Grand Street
William E. Seeley
Brooklawn Avenue
England
France
Plumb
Stratford Avenue
Bridgeport Hospital
London
Prince Antoine Bibesco
Elizabeth Asquith
H. H. Asquith
United States
RV Jr
London Times
William Lounsby
Demand for Colored Danish Kid Gloves Drives Season Trends
The era favors pale and bright colors for frocks and sportswear with Danish kid in soft pastels selling well. Walking outfits prefer ox-blood and deep navy for cooler weather. Embroidered backs and tambour stitching rise in gloves while perforated styles pair with multicolor linings. German buyers push for long soft-toned gloves though prices rise for Sorg gloves. America orders thick tambours with colored seams as fashion shifts.
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America
Free from Pain with Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound
A testimonial from Harrington Me by Mrs Mixxie Mircx describes relief from backache bearing down pain and irregularities after using Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. The letter promotes the remedy as safe, non narcotic, made from roots and herbs and offers confidential advice from the manufacturer in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Warrington
Lydia E. Pinkham
Dainty white net cap with blue satin details
A brief fashion note describes a charming cap to brighten mornings. It features white net, a blue satin ribbon band, blue satin edge, a pink rosebud at the side, and a blue bow at the back, styled as a French influence.
Fall negligees feature elaborate beading and two toned orchids
New fall lines show beading as a less popular ornament while two toned orchid designs in self tones with a front tying ribbon sash draw attention. Peach over yellow georgette beads cover bodice in a dense pattern. Black satin smoking sets and wood embroidery in Bulgarian colors appear alongside bold black crepe meteor outfits with red scarf details.
Large whiskey transfer uncovered in city seizure
Prohibition enforcement officers announced the discovery of one of the largest whiskey ring transactions. They seized a truckload of liquor last night at a downtown warehouse, arresting six men as the truck was being loaded.
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Chicago
Prohibition Enforcement
Woman Doctor Receives King George I Decoration
Constantinople July 29 The Order of King George I was conferred on Dr Blanche Norton of Eldon Town for relief work in the Near East. The American committer treated Greek orphans in Anatolia, contracting trachoma herself. Her eyes improved after four months of care.
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Ass'd. Press
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George I
Blanche Norton
Eldon
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Store Courtesy Through Friendly Service Note
The piece reflects on how shoppers used to seek anonymity away from home to avoid purchasing. It notes merchants once grew angry when customers refused to buy but now focus on polite service to ensure customers leave with a good feeling and return.
Hot Dog Roast Held At Beach By Meigs & Co
Several girls from the Meigs and Company business office hosted a hot dog roast at Fort Trumbull beach near Mrs Irving Seigel home. They swam later, ate supper on the beach, and played games into the night. Attendees included Miss Nellie Laidiaw, Miss Mary Flynn, Miss Genevieve Flynn, Miss Clara Meigs, Miss Mauline Greevey, Mrs M Tut nil, Mrs Emma Marks, Miss Ethel La Forge, Miss Elizabeth La Forge and Mrs Selget.
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Meigs & Co
Fort Trumbull Beach
Irving Seigel
Nellie Laidiaw
Mary Flynn
Genevieve "Flynn
Clara Meigs
Mauline Greevey
M. Tutnil
Emma Marks
Ethel
Elizabeth la Forge
Selget
Sunday School Officers Elected at Long Hill Church
At a recent meeting of the Sunday school board of the Long Hill Methodist Episcopal church the following officers were elected: Superintendent Miss Clarice B Bray assistant superintendent Victor A Liefield treasurer Walter S Radcliffe secretary Merton Abbott assistant secretary Horace Rappelyea Librarian Mrs Merton Abbott assistant librarian Miss Farriett Burton pianist Mrs Linn B Abbott superintendent of the home department Mrs Frank Bray. Fur bandings are popular as a tunic finish for chiffon georgette cloth and satin. Evening styles for fall are more elaborate in line and trimmings than afternoon frocks. Spangled effects are combined with metal cloth and large bows and trailing sash ends of colored tulle. An elaborate evening gown has a train trimmed with black spangles and gold embroidery. Another gown is trimmed with fine jet in single strands. The strands are in three looped tiers over silver embroidery in rhinestones. A lingerie robe model features a turnover collar edged with Irish lace.
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Long Hill
Naturalization Applicants Held Back Until After Election
Applications for naturalization by individuals listed as enemy aliens during the war are likely to be delayed past election. The Department of Justice may grant exceptions before September 21, the Naturalization Court date before Judge Panks. Many filed applications involve enemies aliens and no action appears imminent in Washington to lift the wartime restriction.
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United States
Department of Justice
Panks
Washington
Cireles
Women Urged to Enter Contest at State Fair
The Hartford State fair hosts an annual contest urged by the Department of Justice Women's committee for Bridgeport area women. Prizes awarded for remodeled dress and hat, children's garments, a boy's suit from a man's suit, sugarless fruit preserves, and underwear from mill ends with neat restitching. Demonstrations led by Miss Gladys B. Green, Miss Irene Weed, and Miss Marion Donaldson promote participation in the Food Hut lessons. Mrs. James J. Grace serves as state director on Women's Activities with local chair Mrs. Frank H. Riley.
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Department of Justice, Women's Committee
Bridgeport
Hartford State Fair
Food Hut
Gladys B. Green
Irene Weed
Marion Donaldson
James J. Grace
Frank H. Riley
Sanford Avenue
Paper Straw Hats in Berlin Popular and Cheap
In Berlin cheap shops sell paper straw hats for about 12 marks roughly thirty cents in U S money. The hat consists of three pieces the brim crown side joined by sewing and paste. It closely resembles real straw braid except for a pasted seam along the side.
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Berlin
First Women Jurors Serve in Bristol Quarter Sessions
London July 29 Women's jurors sat in six Bristol quarter sessions cases. Six women served. two mothers were excused to care for children while two others volunteered. Counsel addressed the jury as Ladies and gentlemen of the jury. A man was sentenced to nine months for assault. The women jurors voted for conviction.
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London
Associated Press
England
Bristol
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