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Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1920

Page

10

Recreation board closes indoors with Schoolmaster's Fairies

The Recreation board wraps up indoor meetings with The Schoolmaster's Fairies at Barnum School and social dancing. The summer program unfolds with volleyball courts at Seaside park and Beardsley, four tennis courts, and hourly permits. Playgrounds open 3:30 to 6 pm weekdays and Saturday mornings, with band concerts starting June 2 at Beardsley and Seaside, followed by weekly musicales and fewer block parties.

Recreation Board Barnum School Seaside Park Main Street Beardsley First Bridgeport National Bank Old Mill Green Charles Poole Yellow MN Green James Burns Shelton School Horace Gladhill Recreation ‘Board Beardsley Park Sea~side

New England Federation of Business Women convenes in Springfield

Connecticut business women plan to join the New England Federation convention in Springfield June 11 and 12. The program includes vocational conferences and a banquet at Hotel Kimball with speakers Dr. Frank Crane and Ida Clyde Clark. Officers and delegates from many clubs will attend.

Connecticut New England Federation of Business Women’s Clubs Springfield Springfield Chamber of Commerce Springfield Business Women’s Club Federation of Clubs New England Hotel Kimball Frank Crane Ida Clyde Clark Independent Woman Pictorial Review Lena Madesin Phillips National Federation of Business Women's Clubs Ofcers Sarah I. Arnold Simmons College Boston Margaret Everts Houghton Dutton Co New England Federation Funice H. Avery Sarah M. Wheeler Isabel Lucas Hartford Gretchen Baseley Worcester J. Allison Hunter New Haven Marjory Jewell Kathryn Hewitt Bridgeport J. T. Moreland Florence Taylor Providence Ina McCausland Portland Frances Brainerd Copre Rutland Roberta Neill A. Louise Howland New Bedford Armory Street Springfeld Mass

Bridgeport Symphony and violin recital at Elks Club

The Bridgeport Symphony Orchestra will perform tomorrow at 3 pm with Prof John J Reynolds pupils as soloists Claude Sammis Max Ginsbers Miss Janette Rozene Leo Daniels and Luis Weinstein. Accompanists are E Rhey Garrison and Gertrude David Sammis.

Bridgeport Symphony Orchestra John J. Reynolds Elks’ Club State Street Claude Sammis Max Ginsbers Janette Rozene Leo Daniels Luis Weinstein E. Rhey Garrison Gertrude David Sammis Gillet Levis Weinstein Singalee Mendelssohn Max Ginsberg de Bennot Rode Leon Daniels Hubsy- the Crocodile Kol Nidrei Bruch Obertass Wieniawski Poznani Kriester Cartier

Community notices and gatherings around Brooklawn and Bridgeport

Local society news covers weddings engagements and showers, with planned events in Brooklawn, Beardsley Park, and Monroe. Alumni luncheons at Froebel Normal School, philanthropic Serbian work, plus June festivities, concerts, golf events, and a bridge party at Brooklawn Country Club.

Connecticut Froebel Normals Stratfield Helen Losanitch Sergi Ruth Farnum Thimble Club Brooklawn Country Club Frank C. Hunt L. M. Cornwall Alvin Bruel Dudley Morris John Field Maturin Waldo

Pretty Wedding At St. Lukes Episcopal Church

Miss Ethel Anna Bjork and John Nelson Wilkinson wed at St. Lukes Episcopal Church with Rev. William Jepson officiating. Attendants include Anna Wilkinson and three flower girls. a reception follows at the bride’s home. The couple to honeymoon two weeks and reside with the Bjorks after. Wilkinson works at Lake Torpedo Boat company.

Ethel Anna Bjork Gustave Bjork Sixth Street John Nelson Wilkinson George Wilkinson Newfield Avenue St. Luke's Episcopal Church William Jepson Edward Dennis Coreette Anna Wilkinson Georgette Elsie Wilkinson Elvira Ward Frances Bjork William Holden Mr. Wilkinson Mrs. Wilkinson The Lake Torpedo Boat Company

Colorful dress with bloomers for a young girl

A description notes a small girl of under five would favor a bright pink chambray dress with bloomers to match. The outfit contrasts humiliation of a diminutive yoke with the joyous color. Black worsted blanket stitch trims the yoke and pockets for a simple finish.

Carter Sheehan Nuptials At Blessed Sacrament Church

Miss Helen E Sheehan nurse on the staff of His Nurses Association married Ralph H Carter in a solemn nuptial mass at Blessed Sacrament Church Wednesday at 9 am Rev J F Smith officiated. Ave Maria and O Promise Me sung by Martin P Sheehan brother of the bride. The bride wore a white gown. A separate line notes Mr Murphy has been ill for a long time with many friends in the city.

Helen E Nurses’ Association Ralph H. Carter Blessed Sacrament Church J. F. Smith Martin P. Sheehan Murphy

The Frock of Multiple Uses for Summer Day

A pale green linen frock with white piping and a broad adjustable girdle in back offers versatile style for summer wear. Its simple design and adaptable waistline suit varied daytime needs while maintaining smart, fresh appeal.

Sale of Royal Society Packages Prompt Monday Start

Embroidery buyers alerted to a sale of Royal Society Packages used for spring garments. Each package contains floss and materials, with explicit directions. The sale begins Monday morning with all spring line packages included.

Royal Society

Ladies and Children Goods Discount Sale at Art Depin Gat

Women and children apparel offered with 20 percent off. Items include lingerie dresses hats caps carriage covers bibs boys suits aprons pillows scarfs and undergarments in pink and white. nightgowns combinations corset covers camisoles and boudoir caps. tea aprons and household pieces. Prices range from 50 cents to 3 dollars. Packages on display on main floor.

Colored Handkerchief Linens in Delicate Shades

Wide range of handkerchief linens offered in lilac turquoise Copenhagen blue pink coral Bermuda pink with Bermuda pink and other colors. Imported Swiss Organdies include Gotenhagen blue lavender Nile green and black all 45 inches wide priced at 1.39 a yard. Novelty printed fabrics present many colors with mid and dark effects priced at 1.00 regular.

Copenhagen Bermuda Gotenhagen

Gift Suggestions for girl graduates from jewelry and handkerchiefs

A catalog of gift items for graduates offers pearl bead necklaces in various lengths from 2.95 to 15.00, La Vallieres in gold from 10.00 to 25.00, solid gold bracelets 9.00 to 35.00, small diamond rings 16.50 to 30.00, vanity cases 2.00 to 8.50, bar pins 2.95 to 12.00, butterfly lockets 3.50 to 7.00, gold wishbone brooches 3.95, lingerie clasps 1.00, handkerchiefs with Valenciennes lace 1.00 to 1.50 and various lace edged linens and crepe options as summer accessories.

Bride and Groom Carter Wed in Quiet Ceremony

The wedding featured gowns trimmed with pearls and blue organdie dresses. Marion Sheehan and James A. Sheehan served as witnesses. A breakfast followed at Mrs. M. Dunigan’s home. Mr. and Mrs. Carter planned a two week honeymoon to Washington D C and Niagara Falls before settling at 545 Fairfield Avenue. Mrs. Carter, educated at Bridgeport High and Bridgeport Hospital Training School, remarks after the ceremony reflect on practice.

Albert E. Lavery Mill Hill Avenue Troy Emma Willard School Sally Lavery Lorraine Armstrong Charles H. Armstrong Frances Mabel Jennings M. Dunigan Huntington Road

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