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Newspaper

Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1919

Page

19

Engagement of Captain Gibney in Baltimore News

Mr and Mrs J Kemp Bartlett of Baltimore announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Garrrott Bartlett to Robert A Gibney son of Dr and Mrs Virgil P Gibney of New York and Bridgeport Gibney recently returned from France where he served as a captain in the motor transport corps He is with Warner Brothers Exporting Depart ment in New York Bartlett is niece of Attorney General Aide Palmer Yale graduate Gibney class of 1911 is socially prominent in the vicinity Dr Gibney a noted surgeon also appears in the article

J. Kemp Bartlett Baltimore Mary Garrrott Bartlett Robert A.gibney Virgil P. Gibney New York Bridgepor Gibney France Motor Transport Corps Warner Jsroctors Co Miss Bartlett Aalutehall Palmer United States Miss Porter Farmington Daniel C. Paterson Yale University Clas

Mrs. Beattie Speaks on Little Wanderers Aid

Mrs Horace Wilmot hosted a group at her home to welcome Miss M L Beattie assistant to Dr Wright head of the New Maryland Home for Little Wanderers with Boston headquarters and Fairfield county branch in the Security Building The talk covered the charitys history since 1865 its child centered clinical study program and ongoing support through school church and club work Judge Paul L Miller chaired the Fairfield County work meeting and introduced the speaker and Bridgeport experiences

Miss Beattie Massachusetts Hiro Paul L. Miller Fairfield County Wark Bridgepart

Rich divercee marries author in Greenwich

Beatrice Rogers Piatt of New York and Newport wed Preston Gibson, author and playwright, in Greenwich. The ceremony, conducted by Judge Stephen Radford after a church declined to marry them for lack of license, follows Piatt-Gibson’s divorce from Alexander Platt in Newport last June. Piatt-Gibson is a granddaughter of HH Rogers and heir to substantial fortunes.

Greenwhich Beatrice Rogers Benjamin Flatt New York Newport Ty Preston Gibson Washington Stephen 13. Radford Minor Howard Diamond Will M Radford

Masons Form "Dry" Lodges in City

Seven Masonic lodges with membership entirely abstainers have been consecrated in the city. Numerous other lodges ban using lodge funds for alcoholic refreshments.

Dry Lontfon

Bridgeport Charities Drive Seeks Six Thousand Dollars

Bridgeport women prepare to canvass for the Bridgeport Protective association raising over $6,000 today. Volunteers at the Stratfield and Myrtle avenues HQs will accept mailed and in person gifts. dozens of district captains cover areas from first to twelfth districts with Miss Gros Claude overseeing recruitment and a long list of volunteers managing tagging, collecting, and coordination at the hotel and railroad station windows.

Bridgeport United Purpose Bridgeport Protective Association Myrtle Avenue Stratfield Stratheld Hera H. S. Sherman William Seeley Frederick Seeley The H. B. van Gieson Andrew Ooo Ivraunk Riley Wiliam Chols Victor J. Beekman A. S. Ambrose Bayes Ogden Wallace Baleman Charles Abviola Frederick K. Braitling Robert Newman W. W. Naramore Harry Read H. W. Pleth Charles Hamill HM. Clitto Marjorie Smilth Auss Lilla Jocke Sara Richards Lara Abel Dorothy Rice Mary Hincks Anna Swin- Inerron R. Lo Neithercut Henry Hincks Henry €. Nseily Ti. A. Jennings William Jam John Wheeler Stiles Goodsell Seward B. Price Elizabeth Seeley Dorothy Tomlinson Sth John C. Hawley Fly. Créeo Charles Howards Keller Briggs Monriue Henry Sherman Sally Wilmer Alice W Benjamin Brownstein Fred Levy Th Blumberg Philip Carlson Lawrence Winkelstone Charles Rosengard Jack Amsel Hikes Marsh Geordy M. H. Ford W. J. Hogan W. J. Carroll J. H. Masterson Taven Clarence Dean Cahill Anna Aren Shallue Jennis Les Beans George L. Tracy Alma H.becker Margaret Guthrie Tuey Tles Nan Berg Tazel Hayman

YWCA Vespers on Sunday at Central Building

The YWCA session meets Sunday at 4 o clock afternoon in the Central Building 269 Colden Street. Topic How Shall We Appraise the Haber Question Reverend Baul Kl Edwards speaks noting social aim and unity singing led by Leste Wood with Miss Impomares Cregory as accompanist. An informal social time with tea follows.

CL AL Wit Ollock Central Buildies Colden Fll Street Haber Baul Kl Edwards Moi Ore Ted Leste Wood Mise

Mothers Party Planned at Waltersville Kindergartens

In Waltersville a Mothers party is planned at 4 PM Thursday in the new Kindergartens. Kindergarten heads Misa Ada Gray Woodruff Miss Katharina McBEl roy Miss Rose Gracia and Miss Susan Chichester lead the event with Italian and Slavonian workers speaking. Refreshments and a social hour follow. Plans for an English Mothers class led by Miss Woodruff include training at Columbia University.

Waltersville Misa Ada Gray Woodruff Katharina McBelroy Rose Gracia Susan Chichester Misa Ageling Fanny Smith

Burroughs Home Opens With Charity Sale Thanks

The Burroughs Home on Parfield avenue opened to the public after a benefit event that raised over $500. Mrs. William Morrison chaired the bridge and received congratulations on the success. Prizes included a large pumpkin won by Mrs. W. B. Bristol and a fruit basket won by Mrs. H. LeBaron Peters. Mrs. William J. Nichols and assistants ran cake and pastry sales. Sergeant Ruth Farnam gave a talk on Serbian children.

Burroughs Parfield Avenue William Morrison W. B. Bristol H. LeBaron Peters William J. Nichols W. Fairchild F. W. Rennell Fanny Wordin Ruth Farnam

Missionary Societies Hold All Day Session at Olivet

Missionary societies in I county associated with the Haven branch of the Women’s board held an all day session at Olivet church. Dr Robert A Hume of Hartford spoke on The New Day in India, detailing lives and work of Indian missionaries. Morning program opened at 10 18 with Miss Harrat Reynolds presiding.

I County Haven Women's Olivet Robert A. Hume Hartford India Muraepen Harrbat Raynolds Mollowlang Stamford Lillian Prudden Harriet Osborn Ongsloh China William Bo Clogawall Oo Stratford Marion Gert Snetts Thr Northfield Northefield Mitchel Sterling Satenda Julia Greenwich Dbelle Dorothy Curtiss Dm Funes Herbert Brown Ynostar Civer

English Wives Sail To New York Amid Soldier Shortage

A 19th century dispatch notes many English wives, including mothers with children, traveling for husbands in New York as soldiers are scarce. The waterborne party departs soon, carrying hopes and families.

New York

Dresses for stout figures at store sale

A store highlights garments designed for stout figures with long slender silhouettes. Offers tailored suits in fine fabrics, coats, skirts, and afternoon dresses in sizes up to 54, with prices from 37.50 to 95.00 and selections including herringbone, cheviot, broadcloth, and beaded Georgettes.

Oxford

Corduroy skirts and suits on sale this weekend

Two hundred yards of colored corduroy offered Saturday in leading shades White Brown Navy Blue Black Belvian Blue Gray. Fabrics include fleece lined options 59 69 and 79 cents Merino 95 cents to 1 25 Lightweight Merino and vests Dutch neck elbow sleeves knee length pants union suits fleece lined 1 00 to 1 70 small boys unions 2 to years heavy cotton 1 75 to 2 00 Merino options in white gray 2 00 to 3 00 Main floor Moar.

Embroidery Remnants At Main Aisle Tables

Saturday morning a main aisle table will display short lengths of embroidery edges and insertions. Embroideries are hard to obtain and prices are favorable. Women who sew lingerie for themselves and their children will find odd lengths and pieces worth purchasing.

Black Velveteen Dresses On Sale In Rich Velvety Cloth

A dress fabric note highlights black velveteen fabrics woven for hard wear suitable for daily use. Velvet velveteens, soft thick with lustre, measure 36 to 44 inches wide and are priced at 3.50 to 5.00 dollars per yard. Third floor.

Outing Flannel Gowns and Pajamas on Sale

Brighton Carlsbad garments made in Iowa offer outing flannel gowns in pink and blue stripes and white options priced from 1.75 to 3.00. Pajamas in two piece and one piece styles cost 2.50 to 3.00, with children's sizes 3.50. Out-of-door models with hoods priced at 4.00. Second floor tea room features Saturday specials with 35 cent afternoon tea and 25 cent ice cream sultana roll.

Brighton Carlsbad Iowa

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