Bridgeport residents at the Fair and gatherings
A parade of Bridgeport figures heads to the Danbury and New Haven events. Oscar Johnson plans to see Irene in New Haven. Several locals attend Yale games, weddings, and fairs while revisiting New York and Hartford, with notices of meetings, arrivals, and social events across Stratford and Black Rock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Johnson
Black Rock
New Haven
Irene
Shubert Theatre
A. E. Eccles
Bancroft Avenue
Nova Scotia
Canada
George Hawkins
Stratford
Bridgeport
Yale University
Frank Wilmot
Norman Leeds
Jack Wheeler, Jr
Charles Skinner
Vivants
Anchorage
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound praised by Taunton woman
A Taunton Massachusetts resident extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief from female troubles. The testimonial claims long relief from fainting spells, weakness, and pain, noting improved mobility and daily church attendance after using the remedy. It urges others with similar issues to try the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taunton
Mass
Lydia E. Pinkham
Susan C. Szipses
School St
Advice to the Lovelorn by Beatrice Fairfax
Clara and Grace report motherly chaperone tensions hindering their vacations and social life. The column argues that true chaperonage blends guidance with trust, teaching daughters self restraint while allowing open dialogue and mutual respect between generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice Fairfax
Elephants whiskers for trimming hats in fashion
Margery Rex discusses fashion fixation on animal fur and whiskers used in hats from elephants to monkeys. The piece satirically notes consumer demand, legality, and political irony as women engage in style and voting influence.
Entertainment at St Augustine’s whist and dance event
The Children of Mary and the Ladies of St Augustine's parish plan a whist and dance in St Augustine's school hall on Monday evening, October 11. Rev. George Donahue leads arrangements with chairlady Pennie W. Dailey and a large list of committee members and captains managing prizes, refreshments, and door duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
St. Augustine's Parish
St Augustine's School Hall
George Donahue
Pennie W. Dailey
Leanore Heffernan
Elizabeth McNamara
Elizabeth Coughlin
Lillian Glennon
Veronica Leverty
Margaret Carroll
Anna Bierne
Sara Wall
Mildred Crowley
Catherine Rosa
Henry Ryan
Rose Flannagan
Agatha Sullivan
Eleanor Roche
Josephine Carey
Agnes Carey
Marie Green
Health measures urged by Y W C A
Health week efforts by the YWCA aim to promote preventive health for women and girls. National board officials will visit cities with medical exams, health talks, and guidance on living habits, posture, shoes, and recreation. The program emphasizes health as essential and urges 100 percent well-being.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. W. C. A. Physical Education
Social Education
National Board of the
New York City
W.G. A
Noon Wedding at Olivet Church in Bridgeport
Miss Amanda Williams daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Williams of 275 Parrott avenue wed Royal Smith of 170 Beach street at high noon today in Olivet Congregational church Rev Herbert Brown officiated The couple left for a two week honeymoon in Boston after which they will reside at 170 Beach street Mrs J Toloneo wore a gray duvyetyn suit with pink rose corsage Arthur Jackwith was best man The bride wore a dark blue charmeuse dress with a white rose corsage Williams formerly with Bridgeport Screw Co Smith employed by Bryant Electric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda Williams
Arthur Williams
Parrott Avenue
Royal ‘Smith
Beach Street
Olivet
Herbert Brown
J. Toloneo
Pretty Wedding Held in Easton
At 6 this evening at Centre Street Methodist Church Easton Elizabeth Smith Raymond daughter of William J Raymond Fairfield will wed Frederick Beach Candee of Easton The ceremony features autumn decor and a white georgette gown with coronet veil Dorothy Beach attends in yellow organdie with Ophelia roses Best man Merrill Beach After a reception at the Raymond home in Fairfield the couple will honeymoon along the Mohawk Trail and reside in Easton Bride and groom have many friends in Easton
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centre Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Easton
Elizabeth Smith Raymond
William J. Raymond
Fairfield
Frederick Beach Candee
Miss Raymond
Dorothy Beach
Merrill Beach
Raymond
Personal Shower for Autumn Bride Amanda Williams
Amanda Williams of 275 Parrott Avenue was surprised at her home with a personal shower Friday evening. Friends enjoyed games and music, then a bountiful repast. Williams, who is to wed Royal Smith today, received many beautiful gifts at showers held in her honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leta Saunders
Garfield Avenue
J. H. Willams
Haddon Street
Miss Saunders
William H. Lichtner
7. Saunders
L. Morehouse
N. Berleltner
K. Poland
Amanda Williams
Parrott Avenue
Williams
Royal Smith
William Vanderveen
Julius Hart
Edith Lingard
Marguerite Adam
May O.' Kaine
Florence Kane
John Nevins
Anna Metcalf
John J. Carroll
Joseph Talomes
Arthur Williams
Edwin Ryan
Amanda Willams
Evening gowns to be worn short in latest fashion
Short evening frocks of brocade with filmy draperies and ankle length are among the newest modes. One metallic close slip features copper and gold drapery at the waist with free swinging panels. Premet uses crepe de chine with iridescent beads and fur accessories. A white crepe gown with black and gold brocade girdle ends in a sweeping train, jade beads at the shoulders, and pink roses on the skirt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Premet
The D Read Co Porcelain Dinnerware Sale
The store lists compact dinnerware sets priced from 15 to 49 dollars. Various 52 and 112 piece Nippon china sets feature pink roses, blue lines, green medallions and gold edges. Descriptions note pink floral sprays and decorative sprays in blue and pink. Located in the basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nippon China
At Home Crafting Finds In Candle and Lamp Shade Supplies
Colored candles in multiple lengths and hues line the main floor in a display for home use with candle holders and dress forms priced at 17.50 to 28.50. Lamp shade materials include Habutai silks, fringes, gimp, tassels, pull cords and metal gimps in varied colors and sizes, showcased in the silk and lace counters on the main floor center aisle.
Satin Damask Table Linen Sale Notice
Heavy bleached satin damask table linen 70 inches wide with four patterns offered at 3.95. Warns prices may rise as flax scarcity keeps linens costly while a Russian recovery could lower costs in time. Special price encourages quick purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Dinner favors and Halloween stationery debut at stationers
A quirky Halloween display appears in the Stationery Section with a tiny camp kettle showing a fire inside and goblets, witches, and cats in black and yellow. Unique gifts include bon bon and nut boxes and place cards shaped like cats, ghosts, and other seasonal figures for 5 cents and up.
Fruit and Flowers of Autumn Millinery Display
Grape and berry motifs in purple and gold with bronze, red, and green tints decorate autumn millinery. Hand embroidery in wool or metallic threads adds distinctive ornamentation. Second floor features blocks that nest, each side decorated with animals figures or alphabet letters in various sizes 50 75 cents and 1 50.
Park Street Congregational Plans Two Sunday Services
Park Street Congregational announces two Sunday services at 10 30 am with Minister Gerald H Beard speaking on Because I did not know and a 7 30 pm illustrated lecture on Seiti anie and World Democracy featuring colored slides of global topics including cotton mills China coal shipping in Japan and health and healing. The men’s class continues at noon after Bosworth Life of Jesus with additional note of other church events and locations at Courtland Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Street
China
Japan
Johannesburg
Ica
Bosworth
Courtland ‘Street
John Gishatter
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Samuel Lyle
Whitney Avenue
George Comer
Wells Street
Morton Butler
Warren’ Street
A. Fe, Eccles
Mrs. Louise Weber
Bancroft Avenues
Betty Schuman
Evanston, Il
Brown University
Providence
Rhode Island
H. H. de Loss
Park Place
McNeil
Mildred Hall
Stratford Avenue
Hartford
J. E. Rees
King’s Highway
Marietta
Ohio
American Hoard of Foreign Missions
Margaret Byrnes
Fairfield Avenue
Edith Gebeau
Sanford Avenue
Louise Canavello
Prospect Place
Danbury Fair
Frank Griffin
Atlantic Street
James Burke
Arch Street
Danbury
Esther Dunn
Ella Weiss
Baldwin Street
Raymond M. Harris
Bennett
Barnum
John Hincks
Elizabeth Christie
Ralph Manney
Rye
New York
Ynecks
Manney
Clara Whitman
Groton
Lucien T. Warner
Broad Street
George Burnside
Freoklawn Tiding School
Maplewood Parent Teachers’ Association
Fred. Ripley Gray
Boston Avenue
Bridgeport Hospital
Gray
Ethel Grippen
Marion Rowe
Dewey Street
Miss Marion Pavlitt
Meriden, Conn
Brooklawn Country Club
Preston
J. D. Skinner
de Ver C. Warner
Guendon Hall
Housatonic Avenue
Ellsworth Brown
Charles Clapp
Thomas Hood Macdonald
Brooklawn Avenue
Louise Atwater
Colorado Avenue
Indianapolis
Ind
James Rees
King’s Highway Church
Marie L. Powell
Capitol Avenue
Joseph J. Morris
Kingston
Barnum Recreation Center
J. B. Douglas
L. Blood
A. V. Hartley
Fred Martin
C. F. Oneker
H. Stevens
A. A. Lieberum
L. L. Blood
Helen Clark
Grace Laing
William Garrity
Vinestreet
Niagara Falls
Mrs. Staples
Clara
Grace
Mother
Grac
Sui
Ronald
James
Lars
Tier Airis
Madge
Margery Rex
International News Service
Animal Kingdom
Bird
Tropics
Thibet
Milady
Paris
United States
Mongolia
Astrakhan
ST. Augustine’s
Mr. Moore
Mr. Caskey
Wallingford
Choate
Olivet Church
Autumn Bride
Bluebird
Yale
Copenhagen
Che
ST. Congregational Church
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