Social Notes From Stratford and Surrounding Towns
A parade of local social life includes Miss Alice Curtis returning from New London visits, the Brandes motor trip on the Mohawk Trail, Mrs Percy Cowles hosting tea for Mrs Fred Slauson, and a moonlight Housatonic sail aboard Captain Hopkins launch. Guests visit and ladies host house parties across Fairfield Avenue and Nutmeg towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Curtis
Lewis B. Curtis
Waldemere Avenue
New London
F. S. Brandes
Fairfield Avenue
Percy Cowles
Noble Avenue
Fred Slauson
Cowles
Helen Morrow
Christian Marco
Everett Maguire
Springfield
Douglas Overbaugh
Christian Endeavor Society
Stratford Congregational Church
Housatonic River
Captain Hopkins
William Gilbert
Barnum Avenue
Mass
Smart Frocks at the Yacht Races Highlight Homecoming News
The homecoming yachts bring wins by Resolute and a parade of white themed attire. Women wear pale yellow cor duroy frocks with cape backs, white satin details, and diamond accents, paired with white hats and suede footwear.
Dayton Ky bans one piece bathing suits at beach
Cincinnati July 30 One piece bathing suits forbidden by Dayton Kentucky City Council ordinance governing bathing beach wear. No one may enter beach or water unless clothed from shoulder to knee with fines from 10 to 25 dollars. Ordinance also restricts both sexes from strolling streets in only bathing suits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Dayton
Suffragists Welcome Mrs Kitchell At Next Session
The Stratford Equal Franchise League invites Mrs Florence L Kitchell of Hartford to speak at the August 4 meeting at Miss Edith Hastings home. Her topic is State Government and How the Legislature Works. She recently published a chart tracing a bill through two houses and a clear guide to legislative procedure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratford Equal Franchise 1 League
Florence Ledyard Kitchell
Hartford
Edith Hastings
Ime Street
Kitchelt
State Citizenship Department
Italy
New York
Connecticut
Epworth League Moonlight Outing At Lordship Manor
About 49 Epworth League members from Stratford enjoyed a Hot Dos roast at Lordship Manor on a Thursday evening. They arrived by automobile trucks, played games before cooking supper on the beach, and featured moonlight swimming. Miss Dora Sanford led and was commended for her capable management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League Society
Methodist Church
Stratford
Lordship Manor
Dora Sanford
Suggestions for Saving Sugar in Cold Drinks
The article advises making sugar into syrup for better flavor and efficiency, warns against excess sweetening in hot weather, and suggests using lemon juice, fruit blends, and citrus oils to enhance drinks. It recommends pairing sweet with acidic components and using rind oils for richer punch flavors.
Last August concert season outlined with dates
The schedule shows the final band concert on August 29 with possible extension into September if postponements occur. It lists August 1 and 29 events at Beardsley park and seaside venues, featuring bands such as Olympic, Coast Artillery, Locomobile, Wheeler & Wilson, Harvey Hubbell, and Weekday concerts lasting one hour of music and one hour of dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. & W. Kana
Beardsley Park
Ruy Blas
George Diermeyer
Maryland
Aus
Olympic
Seaside Park
Coast Artillery Band
Wheeler & Wilson
Harvey Hubbell
Coast Artillery
Cairo
How to Mend Torn Embroidery and Stockings
A guide explains patching a torn embroidery piece by inserting a matching patch under the tear, basting on the wrong side, turning in raw edges, and sewing around the edge so it hides on the right side. It also advises salvaging worn stockings by opening feet into fabric pieces to create a new top with a drawstring and silk flounce.
No Communion Denied to Improperly Gowned Women
In Cardiff on July 31 Father Joseph Parlin at Saint Paul s Roman Catholic Church warned his parish that any woman approaching the altar in attire he deems immodest would be refused Holy Communion. He stated he would pass the individual by as if she did not exist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardiff
Wales
Joseph Parlin
Saint Paul's
LC Hope
President Wilson Urges Coal Miners Back to Work
President Wilson tells coal mine strikers to return to work as a nationwide dispute continues. Record refers to dry men claiming funds shortages hinder law enforcement and not enough money for enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Illent
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Percy Cowlie
Noblé Avenues
Boston
Beatrice Clark
North Main Street
Dorothy Maitre
Madison Avenue
Hazel Dickson
North Avenue
Pleasant Valley,Conn
Marion Chew
William Chew
Dorothy Dunne
New York City
Mt. St. Vincent's Seminary
Hudson
C. W. Thomas
Komath Street
Isabelle Porter
Jackson
New Hampshiire
Harmony Rebecca Lodge
LO. F
Sacks Grove
Goddard Avenue
Leila Durebe
Golpden
Providence
Mae Hickey
Connecticut Avenue
Atlantic City
Lena Johnson
Golden Hill House
Southington
Daniel FE. Brennan
Washington Terrace
Z. Hollister
Mary
Shenandoah Valley
Penn
Washington, D
Mes. Annett D. Flood
South Avenue
Vineland
New Jersey
William Corgan
Thomas Murphy
Pauline
Annetta
Manchester
Conn
Murphy
William Coulter
Beechwood Avenue
Sheffield
Mais
Elmhurst
Mary Rogers
Helen
Clinton Avenue
Jessie Houreck
Greenwich
Fred Hedegarde
Colorado Avenue
Agnes Forbes
Street
Catskill Mountains
Miss Marion
William A. Parter, JR
Warren Street
Royal Typewriter Co
Rochester
Mildred H. Coggswell
George Cottswell
Edwin Terrell Clarke
Elmont
Virginia
Flint
Michigan
Buffalo
Beatrice Knapp
Raymond Knapp
A. F. Chamberlain
Stratford Methodist Church
New Milrd
W. H. Parsons
Newark
J. Howard Fairchild
Cannondale
Charles W. Simpson
Bridgeport Christian Union
Board of Recreation
Spruce Street
Hancock Avenue
Nichols Street
Franklin School
West Avenue
Myrtle Avenue
Catherine Street
Harral Avenue
Louise Atwater
N. Y
Boxton
Joe Goldthwaite
Brookland Country Club
H. I. Siegrist
Louis B. Powe
J. W. Wheeler
William B Boardman
Albert B. Lavery
J. D. Craddock
Federal Street
Harry
Madelaine
Westly
Watch Hill
R. 1
Mae McCarthy
The
Berkshires
Julia Mezzo
International Institute
Vher
Pennsylvania
St Paul's Episcopal Church
Fairfield
Henry L. Bishop
Harry Thompkins
Bridgeport Hospital
A. Lncroix
State Street
Silver Sands
Gerald Bryant
Park Place
Miss Hastings
Elks’ Club
Main ST
Bridgeport, Conn
Dillon
Cecile
Paris
S. Wooster CO
Smith=Murray Co
Fairfield Ave
the University School
Vincent ©. Peck
PS Ag
Frisbie
Grocer
Restauran
Ted
Cyrus Presto
Bridgeport
Oder
Cyrus Pharmacy
Courtland Street
the Electric Shop
Thor
LABOR
the United Illuminating Co. Cor
Broad and Cannon Sts
Barnum
DR. Ee SE Wilber
Chiropa
Meigs
Noble
Uitte
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