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Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1919

Page

14

County Suffrage Meeting Set for July 24 at Ridgefield

An account of a county suffrage gathering led by Mrs. Macon Nicoll Raw non at the Congregational church house Ridgefield on Thursday July 24 at 11 30 with luncheon reservations via Mrs Mor timer Keeler and an afternoon session at the Misses Masarard country estate. The note lists local residents and a May Greenwich Rose Mary Hall meeting, plus a long roster of neighbors and events across the area.

Mtarfield County Macon Nicoll Rawnon Ridgefield Mortimer Keeler Masarard Sutts Rosemary + Hall Greenwich Arthur M. Comny Beechwood Avenue Moosehead Lake Maine

Unique golf and tennis contest at Brecklawn Country Club

Women’s sports committee at Brecklawn Country Club hosts a distinctive event with a unique golf contest awarding points for course completion. Winners include Mrs Ralph Blackburn, with a mixed doubles tennis tournament planned for July 23. Numerous entrants listed include Mrs J K Williamson and Mrs William Grippin.

Brecklawn Country Club William T. Haviland Court Arments A.W. Macdonald Ralph Blackburn William, Grippin Bigelow Brooklyn N. Y Annie Fish Beatrice Marjorie Smith J. K. Williamson Pnn T. Hubbard W. Lee Weadon Paul Groves W. K. Motjan D. Fairchild . Wheeler C. A. Baldwin Henriette Bishop J. DeVer Warner Wy. R. Haviland Macdonald Carl —. Siemon Richard L Neithercut Georgianna Bishon Samuel Haw Richard Neithercut Gregory Bryan Doris Wheeler Werner, Anderson Walter Wheeler Edmund 8. Wolfe Ander McNoiks and Mathan Grout G. Alacy Wheeler Jehen

Suffrage Amendment Fight In Sunny South

Washington July 14 The fight over the woman suffrage federal amendment heats up in Alabama and Georgia strongholds of democracy Details say the Alabama governor who was expected to back the amendment now opposes it and faces political calculations Senator Underwood a likely opponent of suffrage faces the issue The legislature has voted to move the resolution from committee and may act next Thursday Supporters fear only five votes short of a majority Georgias house aims to push the resolution out of committee but both houses plan to vote down the measure Locally the suffrage leadership has sent the resolution back to committees with hopes of votes in both houses Governor Dorsey is said to support suffrage but intra party doubts persist The reception to suffrage amendments in Alabama and Georgia remains mixed with Democratic circles divided over the political risks involved

Washington Alabama Underwood Homer Cuimomis Hag Alabaima Georgy Conule Ter Navin Woman's v Party Suttrage Ovis

Soldiers and Sailors Club Closes in Golden Hill Street

After months of service the Soldiers and Sailors club in Golden Hill street closed, turning over its furniture to the local American Legion branch. The club ledger lists over 7,000 men aided, with 3,400 sleeping at the homestead. The dedication of members and volunteers aided wounded and returning servicemen, with notable leadership by Mrs Howard Simpson. The club house, once a wartime hub, will be repurposed as a tea room in the Lat. district.

Barbara Dea Beaume France Pangassett Ethel Terry Daisy “Waldman Iss Anna Lyons Freanor, Lewis Hulda Anderson Martha Henussler Ada Lent Agnes Anderson Maud’ Kendall Edith Ballou Ruby Boerum Ethel Evere Bessie 1Kayer Mabel Sharman Steatford Covenue Norwich Conn Anson Bestman Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Club Golden Hill Street American Legion Legion Shin Kentucky Howard Sinmpson Ali Milic N. Sperry James ‘Lb. McGovert Galely W. Harral Marshall Morgan Tolle

Democratic contrasts in suffrage push across states

The piece notes Democratic state actions lagging behind Republican states such as Ohio and Michigan in passing suffrage measures. It cites Senator Penrose in Pennsylvania and Drummings in promoting amendments, with Massachusetts Republicans showing interest. It also references the Woman's Party and its impact on Congress and state legislatures nationwide.

Alabama Georgia Congress United States

Plans Hint at Incidents Involving Armies Across Europe

A terse Exchange Telegraph despatch reports that French and Romanian forces, aided by General d Espere, are poised for actions against the Hungarian Red Army. The plan aims to spur an incident that could lead to broader upheaval and push for a republic in the region.

London d'Espere Red Army Sid

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