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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1920
Page
12
Mrs A Te Waooding of Brooklyn and Mrs Charles Vieht of Wievireries DA spent the past week as the foes Ruerts of Aire, John Beauregard, and have now returned to their respective homes.
Mra Waldo and Bryant visited Olivet church in Shelton New York last night. A variety of soloists were heard including Bertha Strempel and Julia Carten. The Rose Mardy to be given in Weenpert on June 16 features Norma Weber and Elmer Beardsies. Jewish women plan a Tercentenary fundraiser at Broca lawn. School events include closing of the Connecticut Froebst Nerami and St Joseph’s children’s work exhibition tomorrow afternoon. Liberty club met for dancing after a meeting at 601 Whal avenue. Midshipman Francis Grandfield has recovered from illness. Dediestion exercises of the Brideport Hebrew Orphan Asylum are tomorrow at 8 o'clock.
A bulletin by Director R G Cholmelay-Jones of the Bureau of War Risk Insurance outlines new compensation and medical care provisions under the War Risk Act. Former service members must hold a certificate of injury within one year of discharge to preserve eligibility, with 147,461 claims approved and payments totaling 4,488,058.01 dollars being issued.
Vienna May 1 There is hardly a silver or gold coin to be had in Vienna due to hoarding. The government offers 23 pa n per silver crown and 36 in paper for each gold crown to bring them back into circulation. An illustration of Austria’s barter economy was shown at a meeting of Peasants Associations and agrarian Assembly members. They proposed to collect surplus food from peasants and exchange for cultural implements and needed goods, refusing Austrian money as payment.
Light green crepe de chine dress features all over self color embroidery and accordion-pleated gray taffeta cuffs. The plain line emphasizes the cuffs and the narrow gray taffeta collar. The ensemble retails for eight dollars and showcases chic idiosyncrasy in late 19th or early 20th century fashion.
A surprise party for Mrs Anna Sullivan was hosted Tuesday evening at St Vincent's Community House with pink and white dec orations and novelty place cards. Guests included Miss Sabina White Miss May Hickey Miss Anna Wargo and others. guests sang and cheered the guest of honor as gifts were presented and refreshments served.
During wartime many women moved into commerce and ran small scale ventures. A Nebraska woman created and sold a skin cream Apsee with a home recipe, then expanded to more toilet articles, building a small factory and securing shelf space in major stores. The story illustrates growing female enterprise and access to distribution networks.
Authorities say sugar is abundant but buyers hoarded during availabilities. They argue limits of five to nineteen pounds per person were breached as millions stored excess barrels, driving price to about 30 cents a pound and creating unfair distribution for those who did not stockpile.
The description recounts Alcestis, wife of Admetus, sacrificing herself to save her husband. Hercules arrives as guest, vows to bring her back, and faces Death in a dramatic struggle. The scene emphasizes the mournful moment with Alcestis on her bier and the grim confrontation. Times Want Acts One Cent a Word.
The piano pupils of Miss Bessie Libby gave a well rendered program this afternoon at 4 o'clock. Miss Libby was assisted by Mrs. Harold Roys of this city, pianist, and Melville Bradley of New Haven via Hatst. Mr. Bradley is a pupil of W F E Haesche of Yale and played two of Haesche’s compositions during the afternoon. Those who took part were Mrs. Ethelind Pinkerman, Louise Garbarini, Elmer Jones, Esther Lane, Mr. Bradley, Mary Naramore, Helen Whitney, Miss Pinkerman, Miss May Rogers, Mrs. Harold E. Roys.
About 200 couples attended a benefit dance at the Elis' Home on State Street to raise money for beds for sick nurses at Bridgeport Hospital Training School. Miss Maude Keeleher of the Palace Theatre New York performed toe dancing as Murray's orchestra played. The Fiks donated the hall for free. The event supported a hospital bed fund and featured community figures.
The Roosevelt Memorial Association lists subscriptions from individuals and couples including H W Walker 25, W E Harrall 25, Harvey Hubbell 25, B D Pierce Jr 25, A H Canfield 25, Carl Foster 25, W B Spencer 50, A E Vincen 50, and A W Burritt 61 in a near complete roll of donors. The amounts show significant support from multiple local residents and two higher gifts.
A London report notes that German Charge Sthamer struggles to establish the embassy as city tradesmen refuse to bid on outfitting work. The refrain stems from anti Germany sentiment due to the war, though diplomats claim to understand little of the aversion.
Miss Renita V. Slocum presents her aesthetic dance pupils in a program at the high school auditorium at 8 PM. The repertoire includes a processional, rhythmic studies, Egyptian Ballet, pantomime, songs by Mrs H Arthur Powell, pastoral selections, and a symbolic finale on light overcoming darkness.
An old fashioned district skule scene last night at the Boys club auditorium on Middle street featured the senior members presenting Schooldays. Miss Lena Tierney wrote the sketch and Thomas Costello directed with music by Celia Moran.
In a long discussion the author reflects on historic pestilence, population growth, and future limits on reproduction. He recounts a soapmaking anecdote, argues for personal health fights, and promotes the Home Health Club led by Dr. David H. The piece includes reader questions on whooping cough remedies and garlic poultices for children, plus notes on Roosevelt Memorial drive and upcoming subscription drives by women’s groups.
The tailoring establishment of P. H. Harrison in New York opened on Fairfield Avenue advertising $25 suits with $10 deposit and weekly payments. Sheriff Frank F. Fansanella reported the attack yesterday as customers complain they cannot obtain clothes already paid for.
Bridgeport High School clubs staged a high class vaudeville to raise funds for a Victrola for the typewriting department. The program featured plays, dances, vocal solos, a short story, and violin solo with Miss Frances O’Neil originator and Miss Elizabeth Wyland director. The high school orchestra performed during intermission and Miss Wyland received two bouquets of daybreak roses post show.
The body of a man found smothered in hay at Fanton’s farm Weston was identified by his wife as Charles J. Klinck of Fairfield. Klinck had been missing since August 22 and officials will conduct a thorough investigation into the death.
A fragmented ad style note from Woodford Virginia addresses women across regions about strengthening the female organs with traditional roots and herbs. The letter promises no secretions or dangerous tonics, and invites women to write for guidance and remedies.
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