Memorial Fund Campaign Planned At Bridgeport High School
A Bridgeport High School drive launches the Jeannette I Matthias Memorial Fund with a goal of 500 dollars. Alumni are urged to contribute one dollar each, matching funds from Mr Matthias to encourage support. The fund will be administered by the Commercial Department and school officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeannette L.matthias
Bridgeport High School
Matthias
Are Paine
Park Avenue
Lewis Matthias
Frances O'Neil
Mim
Lillian Kiely
Mra Matthias
Jeannette I. Matthias
Caskey
Moore
B. H
Acnes FE. Collins
Jeannette T. Matthias
Bridgeport
Conny On
Betorn
Matthias T
Mra. Matthias
Informal May Day Dance Benefit for Animal Rescue League
An informal dance is set for Wednesday May 2 at the Colonial Ballroom to benefit the Animal Rescue League. Murray's Orchestra will cap the music for dancing. Mr J B Jacob of Washington DC is guest of Mrs George_ckwood at 52 Fremont Street. A wedding is planned for Thursday at 9 AM in St Patrick's Church, Miss Alyce Thompson daughter of Thomas Thompson of 43 Anson Street will wed Cornallua A Dowrin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial
Animal Rescue League
Murray
J. B. Jacob
Washington, D
Chevalier Club
Seaside Institute
Knights of Columbus Orchestra
St Paul's Parish
J. L. Peabody
P. W. Cutting
Elizabeth Sanford
Sydney Stapley
Thomas Craitling
Albert Watson
Wilbur Sanford
John Dalton
Russell Cone
W.W. Hyde
Albert Watson, Jr
Henrietta Englehard
O'Brien Thompson wedding guests and social calendar
Mrs B O'Brien and son William of New York visit 167 Lewis Street as guests of Mrs James Bannon and plan to attend the O'Brien Thompson wedding at St Patrick's. The item lists various local social events including dances, bridge clubs, club meetings, and forthcoming suffrage and dental hygienists meetings with multiple hostesses and venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. O'Brien
William O'Brien
New York
James Bannon
Lewis Street
Hints for the Home It Doesn’t Pay A Full Card
Advice on practical household economy and habits. Do not polish brass excessively as it wastes polish and shines less. Don’t lend books to unreliable borrowers. Returnable value matters. Don’t leave linen unused in folds as it weakens. Wear new items sparingly. Avoid overfashioning old things. Choose larger parts for gardens for stronger roots. Small plants often perform better than large.
Soviet Request to Oust Russian Diplomatic Staff From China
Irkutsk authorities asked Beijing to expel Russian diplomats and consuls who remained after the imperial overthrow. The note cites continued funding via the Boxer indemnity portion and claims officers still pose as old regime authorities with aid from Japan and Allies. Depew birthday sentiment quoted separately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
Irkutsk
Siberia
China
Nicholas
M. Janson
Council of Communisaries
Far East
Russia
Japan
Opposition grows to Keats home fund in Hampstead
London May 17 Some opposition forms against a plan to raise 56 600 dollars to buy restore and maintain the Hampstead house where John Keats lived while composing his greatest verse The dissent argues funds could aid living poets in poverty rather than a historic monument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Hampstead
Keats
Dressmaking Demonstration At Food Hut By Mrs Keummel
Mrs Keummel, who recently spoke at the Food Hut on State Street, will give a second talk on dressmaking tomorrow at 2 30. The demonstration will cover cutting garments from one pattern and show models from her Cannon Street dressmaking school. All housewives are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keummel
State Street
A Chic Motor Wrap of Tricotine Fashion Item
A stylish large wrap for motoring made from hand-colored tricotine on poplar dolman linen. It features a large square collar in dark brown brushed wool with two brushed wool trim bands on the skirt, designed for durability and elegance.
SOME FASHION FADS AND FANCIES
Fashion notes describe white hats with upturned brims and brocade Dhootikins with patent vamps. Low placed pockets create long lines, georgette trimmed with leather appears, and leather leaves decorate an over blouse. Sleeves vary from none to baby puff styles while ideas for white kid shoes dyed to match gowns are offered.
Boy sings solo in Greenwood Easter program
A three year old named George performed a solo at the Easter program in Greenwood Sunday school. On leaving with his mother a friend complimented him and he retorted I know it. His mother corrected him and George replied I could hear my own voice. The Indianapolis News notes the moment. The Chicago News quotes landlords asked what fair return on property investment would be. They reply Yankee style How much is the tenant Bot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Greenwood
Indianapolis
Chicago News
Nation honors hero soldier-priest DeValles of New Bedford
Father John B. DeValles, a Knights of Columbus chaplain and relief worker, died awaiting the Congressional Medal of Honor. He earned the Croix de Guerre in 1917 for heroic action in No Man's Land during the 104th Infantry's first action. Major General Clarence Edwards praised his bravery after DeValles carried wounded comrade from No Man's Land through shell and wire obstacles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. DeValles
New Bedford
Mass
Clarence Edwards
Apremont
Pather de Valles
Knights of Columbus
K. of C
Father de Valles
France
104Th Infantry
Connecticut
No Man's Land
Edwards
Albany Journal
Regular Meeting Led Hebrew Children Aid Plans June Dance
The Hebrew Children's Aid Society reported a well attended session at Harmony Hall 189 State Street with plans for a June 2 barn dance at Brooklawn Dancing Pavilion. Miss Sara Lederer and Anna Libowita lead the effort to raise funds for aid to needy children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hebrew Children’s Aid Society
Harmony Hall
State Street
Brooklawn
Sara Lederer
Anna Libowita
Dorothy Perkins garden seating and table set featured
An illustrated display promotes a Dorothy Perkins garden seat in white painted wood with two facing settees, plus matching armchairs and tables for tea or work. The listing includes silver plated flatware, undergarments like nainsook pieces, and white pajamas, noting floor placement and a fifty year guarantee on silver items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Perkins
VW Women’s Union Suits in cotton bodice style
Advertises women’s union suits made of fine cotton with bodice style, shoulder tapes, cuff knee and wide knee options. Regular and extra sizes priced from 19 to 89 cents, some shell finish options at $1.10 to $1.30, Ryene Main floor.
A Scarf and Tam for summer sports
Brushed Yarn Tams in white rose peacock blue and buff priced at 3.50. Wool scarfs to wear with tailored suits offered in buff shadow beaver plum heather navy at 5.00. The Airedale scarf of mohair yarn in white buff gold terra cotta and silver gray priced at 10.00. Second Floor.
Silk Bags With Beaded Frames and Shell Variants
Silk bags offered in black navy brown and taupe feature beaded drop frames or gun metal trimming with some shell frame options. Each bag includes an inside change compartment and other attractive details priced from 3.95 to 25.00.
Small Silver Articles Bud Vases and Tea Strainers
Silver plated bud vases priced at 50 and 90 cents each, with drip cup and ebony handles. Tea strainers also silver plated with drip cup, priced at 1.31 dollars each in floor display.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gilbert H. Johnson, Jr
Spuyten Duyvil, N
J. W. Northrop
North Avenue
Charles A. Edwards
Inwn Avenue
Siles Goodsell
Park Place
R. C. Rice
Boston
A. W. Hurd
Fidelity Sewing Club
A. H. Bullard
Mrs. Williams of
Ogdensburg
Dwight C. Wheeler
Brooklawn Avenue
New York City
Frank Hants
Hugh Allen
E. Miller Buckingham
The
Fairfield County Suffrage Association
Methodist Church
Westport
Dental Hygienists’ Association
Stratfield
Ella Mallett
Ladies’ Aid Society
First Presbyterians Church
H. A. Davenport
Alice Ruby
Chas. Young
William Stockwell
William Wetherel
E. Banks
J. MacKenzie
F.C. Jones
F.C Jones
Mary Ginsberg
Sixth Street
Madeline Craddock
Federal Street
Wallingford
Nathan Gelman
Yonkers
Soviets
United States
Chauncey M. Depew
Keat
Food Hut
Roosevelt Memorial Association
William A. Grippin
Madras
VW Women’s Union
Ryene
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