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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1920

Page

7

Bridgeport Christian Union opens unique new building

The Bridgeport Christian Union on Bank Street near Main and Thomas opens a modern, fireproof complex designed as a community hub. The multi story red brick structure features a 450 seat chapel, administration offices, reading room, staff housing with 90 plus dormitories, and future expansion potential, reflecting plans to support Americanization and local gatherings.

Bridgeport Christian Union The Union George H. Edwards C. W. Simpson Edward B. Caldwell, Jr Boston Philadelphia New York Bank Street Iudhe Main R. T. Rock Co Wm. P. Kirk Co Main Street Thomas Street Bridgeport Ofice Converts Club Hiso Tilrani Cobbler Codhes

Smith College Club schedules meetings and rummage sale

The Smith College club meets this afternoon at 4:30 in the College club rooms 229 Washing ton avenue. A rummage sale is planned Saturday at 1688 Stratford avenue featuring Easter bonnets old furniture and bric a brac. Miss Sally Wilmot 508 Stratford avenue invites contributions. The United church Dramatic club led by Mrs Sara Sherman Pryor holds meetings Tuesday and Thursday evenings with rehearsals for a group of short plays.

Smith College Club College Club Washington Avenue Stratford Avenue Sally Wilmot Dramatic Club of the United Church Sara Sherman Pryor Mosaic Club May E. Rose North Avenue

Opening Day At Read's Store Sets Fashion Gala

Read's department store launches spring 1920 with vivid color and couture display. Dior Parisian gowns, harem skirts, duvetyne and taffeta outfits excite shoppers while new hats, feathered accessories, and silk flowers add bright finishing touches. Music by Goulding's orchestra accompanies afternoon tea and a parade of the latest styles.

Read's William Sharp Bridgeport D. M. Read Co New York Bolivia Paris Nero Red Cross Goulding

SICK WOMEN HEAR ME Pinkham's Vegetable Compound praised

A testimonial from Murren L Harrington describes severe backache hip pain and bearing down sensations eased by Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The letter claims regularity and ability to perform housework return and urges other women to seek the medicine. It states the product contains no harmful drugs and invites confidential advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Massachusetts.

Lydia E. Pinkham Mrren L. Harrington Itelel Lisa Thorsumis Lydia FE Pinktam

Lindwall Engagement Party At Stratford Home

Mr and Mrs Fred Lindwall of 67 Oakland Street Stratford hosted a Saturday evening gathering to announce the engagement of their daughter Lillian Lindwall to Edward Legett of Asbury Park New Jersey Easter decorations enhanced the event Music was performed by Gladys Knight on piano and David Aberman on violin Guests included Mr and Mrs Fred Nothwasie Mr and Mrs William Mahon Mr and Mrs Albert Vreeland Mr and Mrs David Berg Mr and Mrs Morris Lindwall Jr Mr and Mrs Thomas MacFarland and Mrs Lindwall plus others and a luncheon followed the reception

Helen Helyn New York Heney Crowell Ester Palmberg Edythe Lindwall Gladys Knight Lillian Linwall Edward Lees Thomas Rodan James Connor David Aberman Fred Lindwall Oakland Street Stratford Lillian Lindwall Edward Legett Asbury Park N. J Fred Nothwasie William Mahon Albert Vreeland David Berg Morris Lindwall, Jr Thomas MacFarland

Elderly Digestive Aids Promoted By Dr Caldwell

An old health ad highlights aging digestion, advising mild laxatives over harsh stimulants. Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, a blend of laxative herbs with pepsin, is promoted as gentle and trainable for long term use. The ad claims market longevity since 1892 and invites readers to request information from WB Colinc in Monticello Illinois.

Caldwell W.B. Caldwell Watts St Washington St Monticello Ilinois

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