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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1920

Page

11

A Frock From Simplicity’s School

The school girl is educated to value simplicity as the mark of the smartest frocks. The gray linen dress features coral worsted embroidery that adds a chic touch, highlighting the era’s tasteful design.

Dont Be A Joy Killer At The Circus

An article urges readers to join children in simple pleasures and avoid shaming enjoyment. It argues that adults should embrace amusement, including picnics and dances at work, to boost morale and productivity. It cites Aunt Jane as an example of overcautious restraint and notes the social value of shared joy. The piece also includes practical tips on keeping cool in hot weather and questions conformity in dress.

Johnnie Mary Georges Jane Quessoned George Eak Tea

On The Tip Of The Tongue community notices and school plans

A dense column lists local events and people: The University School announces year opening September 22 with emphasis on outdoor and indoor athletics and college prep. A large life insurance charity sale is set for September 10 at City Hall green led by Mrs. Howard Simpson. Local dancers leave Quilty's School of Dancing. Fairfield Beach Club season ends with a country dance in rural costumes. Numerous notices report marriages, visits, vacations, and arrivals including Miss Father Sutherland, Dr Benjamin Gress, Mrs Charles Sprague, and many residents of Bridgeport and Stratford.

Life Insurance Company City Hall Green Howard Simpson Associated Charities Executive Board Eleanor Bartram William H. Griffith Frank Cantwell Frenklin Devilis DeVer H. Warner James Turner James C. Mier Clifford B. Wilson Angus P. Thorne Fairfield Father Sutherland Benjamin Gress New York City Gross Bridgepost, High School

Women Aid Registrars In Voter Enrollment Session

A session in City Hall drew over 200 women volunteers from all districts to learn ballot laws from Registrar William Louns bury. Mrs Samuel C Shaw presided and appointed Mrs Arthur Comley to oversee city chamber volunteer work as about 100 women pledge daily help through September into October.

William Lounsbury Samuel C. Shaw Equal Franchise League Arthur Comley Lounsbury City Hall Gilberta Vance N. W Bishop Adelaide Dove Florence Eckman Maut A. Smith Jane C. Wright H. E. Macdonald A. P. Thorne Theodore F. Steiber Irby W. Reid W. Nothnagle Charles Lewis M. Buttrick Ruth EB. Lindholm Florence A. Hastings W. H. McCombs Thomas J. Hood Ethel W. Wilder Mary A. Sullivan Anna E. Mallon Anna A. Donovan Mary F. Mallon Wm. 5 Seeley B. L. Karlovsky Helen Ambrose Elizabeth M. Sears James Black Mary I. Craw William Magdefram Alice L. Reynolds Arthur Irvine Smith Robert Brown S. Frank Cone Stella K. Lassen H. W. Fleck E. N. Sperry W. T. Hincks Arthur M. Comley James C. Mizer Grace M. Oefinger Christiana C. Oefinger Grace G. Wheeler Elizabeth Brownstein M. J. McGuiness Collie A. Morton Helen M. Donovan Mary F. Fa Catherine I Donovan Anna E. Beers Catherine C. Taylor G. E. Mellins Bertha Sullivan E. L. Sullivan Thomas P. Hearn Frank P.brush Lillian E. Fox Ida B. L. Clough William Wassing C. FB. Jensen M. Bishop Nan Fahey Janet Ottley Weingarten Katharine W. Payne

Let Mother and Dad Have a Real Holiday

A nostalgic plea argues for a two week break for parents from motherhood’s grip. It imagines renewed affection, a moonlit stroll, and a restored marriage while children go abroad with Granny or Aunties. The piece ends noting Sateen as a fabric hint.

Mother Dad Granny

Edna Northrop to be Charming Bride

Miss Edna Northrop daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph W Northrop of 2050 North javenue will wed Rev Hal T Kearns pastor of the Universalist church at 6:30 this evening in the church. The ceremony includes hydrangeas and pink gladiolas with a musical program by the choir organist and Philharmonie Trio.

Edna Northrop Joseph W. Northrop North Javenue Hal T. Kearns Universalist Church Philharmonie John Rusling, Jr Lawrent Fernner Jacqueline Rusling Jean McNeil George Welch William Swain Willl Robert Arthur Litchfield Charles Kensel Selden Tracy Northrop Ahlias Gladiolas Philharmonic Waters Brooklawn Country Club

Summer hostess tips for country outdoor gatherings

The article offers simple ideas for hosting summer visitors in small towns or rural areas. It suggests outdoor trips to beauty spots or lakes, practical picnic setups with individual ice cream containers for salads, and easy serving methods. It notes porch gatherings with lanterns and music, a warm fire for chilly evenings, and the charm of storytelling by the glow of dusk. It also briefly mentions fashion trends like fur trims and satin fabrics for fall styles.

Dainty Lingerie Styles for Brides and Ladies

A charm filled feature on dainty lingerie designs in white batiste crepe de chine and lawn fabrics. It highlights a step in chemise nightgown and negligee options with embroidered yokes, hem stitching, and color accents in white pale blue pink and gold for a refined trousseau.

Miss Wheland Weds Walter Bennett at St Patrick’s Church

Miss Margaret Elaine Wheland daughter of Miss Mary Wheland of 188 Marion street became the bride of Walter Bennett son of Mr and Mrs James Bennett of Firfield at St Patrick's church in a 9 o'clock ceremony. Rev John C Lynch officiated. The bridal party included Miss Collins of New Haven as maid of honor. After a reception the couple left for a motor trip through New England and will reside at 188 Marion street.

Margaret Elaine Wheland Mary Wheland Marion Street Walter Bennett James Bennett Firfield St. Patrick's Church John C. Lynch Miss Whelan Mas Collins New Haven Bennett New England States Sheridan School Bridgeport Brass Company

Housewives urged to can tomatoes at once

War time canning enthusiasm spreads to city households as tomatoes flood markets in September. Farmers offer 1 quart baskets for 50 or 60 cents, urging immediate stock—recipe includes blanching, peeling, packing, salt, sterilization and cooling guidance for tomato jars.

Wishing and Daydreams From a Thoughtful Moment

An editorial style reflection praises daydreams as valuable, countering dismissals as wasteful. It discusses figures Mary Mollie and Molle in casual, domestic scenes, then notes the merit of introspection and the belief that wishes can come true. The piece mentions a brown chiffon gown with bronze embroidery and fur trim.

Mary Mollie Molle

Ladies Night Tonight Opens Bridgeport Philosophical Society

The seventh annual lecture course begins at Knights of Pythias hall with Mrs Annie G Porritt of Hartford speaking on National Woman's Party and its Politics. The program highlights include Norman Thomas for the Socialist party and a New Single Tax candidate, plus talks on submarines, self education, India, philosophy of youth, and more. The society, now over 100 members, plans further lectures and a concert under Professor Weber.

Bridgeport Philosophical Society Annie G. Porritt Hartford National Woman’s Party Knights of Pythias Hall Tonteht Norman Thomas Socialist Party Simon Lake Henry S. Sanborn N. S. Hardiker Leo Y. ‘Cheri Robert Weber Solon de Leon Morris Korsher Andre Tridon Frederick C. Stanley Ryan Walker Adam Aet Bowne Simon Louis Katzoff

Being a good manager at home

A wife learns that over managing the household wastes happiness. A balance is needed between Mrs B’s fussiness and ordinary care, to keep home comfortable without causing nerves to fray or family strain.

Mrs. B

Advice to the Lovelorn Beatrice Fairfax Column

In this Beatrice Fairfax advice column, letters reveal a young woman seeking guidance on a rumored romance and a nineteen year old engaged woman facing heartbreak. The adviser urges frankness about wishes and stresses choosing steady, dependable partners over fleeting attraction while suggesting practical steps to move on if needed.

Miss Fairfax Miss Fairfax Tam Glrl

Helpful Household Hints From A Practical Kitchen

Tips for silver storage keep items tarnish free by dry flour. Dry glue bottles soften with vinegar but keep strength. Vinegar salt paste removes cup discolorations. Alum solution makes draperies curtains and children's clothes non inflammable. Salt removes milk burn marks from pie plates and crushed egg shell aids stubborn staining.

Danderine Promise Boasts Hair Growth and Dandruff Cure

An advertisement claims Danderine stops hair loss and dandruff after a single application. It asserts every hair gains new life vigor brightness and appears thicker and fuller. The ad urges a few cents to try the product, emphasizing dramatic results.

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Simplicity’s School THE University School Fairfield Avenue VINCENT _C Peck Lia Cc. G. Burkhardt Quilty School of Dancing Watertown Conn Charles H Spragur Som Charles, Jr Mansfeld Hanover Street Forest Lake Winchester N. H Alpita Dramatic and Soccial Society Clal Society Harold Arthur Osterlind Rockwell Avenue Stratford Clu Agnes Tuttle Vine Street Berkshires George P. Farley, JR New York George P. Parley Lewis Street Colored Women’s Department W.C A Oronosue Laura Durfee Alice Bullard Julia Mezo International Institute Robert Garrabrandt Florence Porter Pennsylvania Edna Murkeett de Kalb Avenue Montreal Canada Anna Keenan Iranistan Avenue Pittsfield Mass Josephine Brown Park Avenue Frank Broadhurst State Street Bert Jewell Fairfield Beach Elizabeth Donovan Cottage Street Buffalo Niagara Falls Toronto Sol. Badesch Miss Deris Edgemere Long Island Mary Elizabeth Cooney Gordon Street Agnes Smith Capitol Avenue Waterville Vermont Lake Champlain Lake George Margaret McCormack Meets Street Jane Collins Pequonnock Street McCormack Earl D. Lockwood Lucy Gardner Homestead Avenue O. BE. S William C. Bristol Laurel Avenue New Hampshire Lor Arne Margaret Fitegpralid Catherine Street Ms Terning Winsted,Conn MR. and Airs. J. Kemmeling Lafayette Street Helen Johnson Lynn Maplewood School Miss Johnson Helen Clancy Nellie Powers East Miain Street Torrinston Belle Carroll Lorraine Street Hadners Toland Mapleson Stamford Jwall Mepriam Beach Stratjford Avenue Joe City New Jersey Tlusdpette Clark George Vesey Waterbury C. White North Main Street Derby White Miss Wheland Beatrice Fairfax Billy C
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