Bridgeport Writer Criticizes City in Good Housekeeping
An article titled When Women Sit In Judgment portrays Bridgeport as a town with a large foreign population, claiming Gratia L. Rice dominates Bridgeport’s juvenile court. It alleges foreigners in Bridgeport disrespect American law and rail against the government, describing social and economic traits in sweeping terms.
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Bridgeport
Good Housekeeping
Gratia Z. Rice
City Court of
Gratia L. Rice
New York City
America
Dot
Conn
Milford News Recaps O. F. Lodges Visit and Local Events
Traveling delegations from Odd Fellows lodges attended the first degree work in Milford town hall hosted by Wopewage lodge. The Harris Guard, led by Captain William Feubel, performed with special music, followed by a banquet. The Methodist Brotherhood elected officers and planned a visit from Seymour and a ritual project for novitiates. A five-member committee will attend the Federated Brotherhood convention on the fourth. Missing senior Susan Woodruff was noted in graduation essays. A Seagrave fire engine visit validated its testing at Memorial Bridge. Baseball practice continued at Gulf Street, and a Saturday “kid party” for seniors was planned. Assessors at Walnut Beach reported slow progress due to record issues.
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Odd
Milford
8. H. Harris Lodge
Bridgeport
Harris Guard
Wiliam Feubel
Methodist Brotherhood
Charles Ellitson
Charles B. Budgen
Harry Nadine
Ralph Beach
Herbert Ford
Seymour Brotherhood
Milford Society
Worthing New Son at Bridgeport Hospital May 6
Mr and Mrs J K Worthing announce the arrival of a son at Bridgeport Hospital on May 6 named Lewis Kendall both mother and child in good health. Several social and community notices follow including club meetings dances and gatherings across Stratford and Norwalk areas with hosts hostesses and schedules.
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J. K. Worthing
Davidson Street
Bridgeport Hospital
Lewis Kendall
State Plumbers Hold Meeting in Waterbury
The Master Plumbers Association of the state met in Waterbury May 13 with the largest attendance yet. Samuel J. Wilson of the national association spoke at the forenoon session. Officers elected for the year include President Harry B. Kennedy of New London, first VP Joseph J. Mullin of Bridgeport, second VP O A Peterson of New Britain, Treasurer Charles Geuman of West Haven, Financial Secretary George S. Bull of Hartford. Edward Maloney of Waterbury and O A Peterson were named delegates to the Pittsburgh convention in June.
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Harry B. Kennedy
New London
Joseph J. Mtullin
Bridgeport
O. A. Peterson
New Britain
Charles Euman
West Haven
George S. Bull
Hartford
Edward Maloney
Waterbury
Pittsburgh
Celebration marks Florence Nightingale centenary at city high
A large audience gathered at the city high school for a centenary celebration of Florence Nightingale, with Mayor Wilson presiding. Speakers included Rev A B Campbell and doctors LeRoy Wilkes George Cowell and Charles Godfrey. The program featured cello and vocal numbers by local and visiting performers, including Miss Rath Williams Ana Northrop Mary Hill Hinchcliffe and Lillian Brandt.
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Bridgeport
St. Vincent's Hospitals
Florence Nightingale
Mayor Wilson
A. B. Campbell
Washington M. B. Church
LeRoy Wilkes
George B. Cowell
Chas. C. Godfrey
Sean Hawley Davis
Rath Williams
Ana Northrop
Mary Hill Hinchcliffe
Boston
Lillian Brandt
Mary Queen of Scots Flies to England after Langside Defeat
On May 18 1568 Mary Queen of Scots fled to England after the Langside defeat by Regent Murray. The passage frames her as royal unfortunate seeking mercy from Elizabeth I while noting questions of legitimacy and Tudor succession.
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Langside
Mary Queen of Scots
Murray
England
Langside Field
Elizabeth
Froude
Henry VII
House of Tudor
Bobbing hair craze ends in London as demand for locks rises
London May 13 Fashion shifts from short hair as many women seek longer tresses to replace shaved locks. Shops report high demand for auburn or white hair with prices ranging 12 to 15 dollars per head. Irony noted as former bobsiders now hunt for matching hair to restore their looks.
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London
West Nd
Mmany
Sage Tea and Sulphur Compound for Darker Hair
An old time recipe claims Sage Tea and Sulphur can restore natural hair color and thickness. It suggests preparing at home or buying Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Compound, used with a brush to apply to strands, promising gray coverage by morning.
May Sale at Che DB Readco Highlights Silver Plated Gifts
Daily store hours end at 6. May Sale features Colonial Candlesticks and Sheffield Trays at reduced prices. Marmalade jars lemon dishes and salt and pepper sets in cut glass and silver plate also discounted. Muslin sheets and pillow cases arrive late, with sheets at 32.90 and pillow cases at 65 cents on the third floor.
Irish Linen Home Accessories Sale Promotes Fancy Sets
Linen pieces including 45 by 36 inch pillow cases hem stitched at 7.50 a pair offer a sale price from 8.50. Luncheon sets of thirteen pieces in pure linen with blue and white scalloped edges include centerpiece and doilies. Lace trimmed scarfs of Cluny likeness offered in three sizes from 1.25 to 2.06 with third floor location.
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William Price
H. Sprague
Comfort Club
Joseph F. Shea
Myrtle Avenue
Shoes for Infants and Small Children Gathering Read Label
A gathering described with many wearing shoes labeled Read and some made on the celebrated Foot-Form last. The passage notes infant and small child footwear and references a notable shoe construction method.
Calfskin and horsehide laced shoes sale item details
Plain weave fabrics in pink blue lavender and black colors plus calfskin and smoked horsehide brown laced shoes. Wide range of sizes and cuts with some styles not duplicated due to production costs. Regular price 100 dollars, sale price 89 cents.
Ribbons Half Price at Main Floor Store
A sale offers ribbons at 1.95 2.95 and 4.85 with beautiful weaves in all widths and sizes. Opportunities include sashes camisoles and fancy work. Visit Main Floor front area at Main Store.
Graduation Books and Gift Selections for Girls
A catalog listing suede or tooled leather covers and an artistic art board cover gifts for a girl graduate. Includes Birthday Books with quotations from American poets, Wolland Books for children, and titles like Raggedy Ann Animal Children Rhymes for Kindly Children Wild Flower Children priced at $1.35 each.
Stationery assortments and pricing from old ad listing
An old advertisement describes Whiting's Superfine small note size stationery in pink blue lavender and gray 24 sheets and 24 envelopes for 75 cents a box plus Hurd's Deckle Edge white gray orchid and blue stationery at 2 dollars per box.
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Hurd
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Maple Street
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F. H. Lyford
Park Street
Barnum Recreation Center
Lois Blake
Kriggler
Barnum Orchestra
Charles Armstrong
Roosevelt
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Cupheag Club
State District No. 2
Norwalk General Hospital
Anna Hogan
Benham Avenue
T. 0.T. Club
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Union Recreation Center
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Bll Steinke
Shelton School
Union Center
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Theress Widstron
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George Dana
Stanley Paine
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Betty
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Joe Clabby
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Joseph Ankey
Raymond Bellew
John Nelson
Jerry Kiley
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Joseph Buckley
Mary QU
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Sheffield
Wolland Books For Children
Raggedy Ann
Chie
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