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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1920

Page

14

Mrs McNeil to Host Tea at Brooklawn Club

Social notes reveal Mrs Kenneth McNeil will host Saturday tea at Brooklawn Country Club with afternoon bridge and an evening film Lombardi Ltd starring Bert Lytell. Lincoln's birthday luncheon on Feb 12 draws many reservations as society circles share engagements and upcoming weddings in Carlisle Hill Chillicothe Ohio and Hartford.

Kenneth “W. McNeil the Brook Awn Country Club Moving Pictures Lombardi Ltd Bert Lytell

YW Athletic Association to Hold Annual Meeting

The YWCA athletic association will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday night February 4 in the gymnasium. Officers will be elected, reports read, and new committee chairmen appointed. The one year old group saw basketball volleyball bowling tennis swimming skating and hiking with strong girls participation and aim to grow in membership.

the Athletic Association of the Y. Woo. AL

Many Candidates Vie for Hungary's Throne in Monarchy Vote

Report from Berlin dated February 3 notes multiple contenders for Hungary's revived monarchy. Likely candidates include former Austrian Emperor and Hungarian King Charles I, Archduke Otto, Archduke Joseph, Archduke Albrecht, Prince Cyril of Bulgaria, and others tied to the Austro Hungarian royal circles amid postwar political maneuvering.

Universal Service Bhrlin Hungary National Assembly In Ling Charles of Bela Kun Tintente Iking Archduka Albrecht Archduke Fredrich Cyril Bulgaria Ferdinand Sophia Archduke Joseph

Recovered Hearing at Old Well in Flintshire

London reports a miracle at St Winefride's Well in Flintshire where James Smith a soldier rendered deaf during the war is said to have recovered his hearing after three days of bathing at the holy spring.

London St. Winefride Flintshire James Smith

Animals to Import From Africa for New York Zoo

The New York Zoological Society plans to import a number of animals from Africa to replace those killed by prohibition. The move aims to bolster exhibits and maintain biodiversity at the zoo.

New York New Ork Zaoalogical Society Africa

Electric Railway Men to Meet Here February 4

The Connecticut section of the American Electric Railway association will meet at The Stratford Field February 4 to discuss intercity transportation and trolley improvements. Dinner will be served at 6 30 p m. The association is a national body including electric railway men in all branches. the meeting is open to all employees of the Connecticut company.

Connecticut American Electric Railway Association Stratfield Connecticut Company

Harmony Lodge Charity Ball Patronage List Released

Mrs. Benjamin W. Brownstein heads the patron and patroness committee for the Harmony Lodge Charity Ball on February 6. A long list of prominent local figures, including rabbis, doctors, and city leaders, are named as patrons and patronesses supporting three Jewish charities.

Benjamin W. Brownstein Harmony Lodge Haid Lst Samuel J. Abrams David Altman Louis Baumrind A. 2B. Bernstein Samuel Bernstein Barnet Blumber Joseph Braunvield Max J. Bueghler Max Cederbaum Frank Cohen Bernard Faust Max Prank Lawrence & Tinkelstone Jacob W. Gerber J. J. GlattStein Harry A. Goldstein Abraham Selneo Samuel N. Schnee Louis Schwarz Charles H. Shapiro Joseph G. Shapiro Louis D. Smirnow Maximilian, Stein Samuel Susman Herman Walder David Feuer B. B. Finkelstone Joseph Solomon Barnet Blumsberg Max J. Buechler A. A. Levy Maximilian Stein Robert H. Julaberthal Vrs Richard Oppel Harry Allison Goldstein Sigmund Lepwich Isaac Moss

Federal Trade Commission charges hearings set for Feb 16

Senate sub committee hearings into alleged radical activities of Federal Trade Commission employees will open in Chicago on February 16 instead of tomorrow. Chairman Townsend said a witness list is being prepared and will likely include about one hundred people, but he would not disclose names at this time.

Washington Senate Federal Trade Commission Chicago Townsend

Russian sisters to perform at high school concert

The Boshko sisters, noted Russian artists, will present a program at the high school auditorium tonight. Victoria is a pianist of technical brilliance and Nathalie is a violinist. It marks their first American tour after earning a strong European reputation.

Boshko Victoria Nathalie Europe

American Chosen Moderator In Irish Presbyterian Church

Belfast Feb 19 Rev RH Glenn of Dray Wicklow native of Indiana chosen to succeed Chaplain General Simms as moderator of the Irish Presbyterian church.

Belfast Ireland RH. P. Glenn Dray County Wicklow Indiananolls Simms Presbyterian Church

Two Demonstrations At Hut This Week

This afternoon at 2:30 there will be a demonstration on home dyes at the Food Hut on State Street. Miss Green will discuss stripping color from garments and general dyeing problems. Tomorrow afternoon, M. Armand Caruba will demonstrate use of by products such as brain and kidneys in home cooking for Bridgeport women through Mrs. Arthur Comely.

State Street Miss Green M. Armand Caruba Stratfield Hotel M. Carvba Bridgeport Arthur Comely Wat Ponda

Industrial Nurses Form Association in Fairfield County

Industrial nurses in manufacturing in Fairfield County are urged to join the Industrial Nurses Association. Miss Anna A. Fox, 782 William Street, is secretary and welcomes new members. The group meets monthly to share ideas and improve efficiency. Doctors and manufacturers speak on current topics for member benefit. There are twenty minors currently in the association, and graduate industrial nurses not yet notified are asked to contact the secretary before the February meeting.

Fairfield County Industrial Nurses Association Anna A. Fox William Street

Variety of veils and accessories on display

A large display features chiffon veils in green taupe blue old rose and black by Fancy Mesh Veils priced 1.00 and 1.25 per yard. Also shown are tortoise shell and gray framed glasses, woven baskets for packing lunches, snug basements caps turbans and bonnets, wool scarves and belts, Norwegian calfskin shoes at 16.60, knee length motor tweedies at 6.00, Espey lotion 0. a hand soaps 12 cakes for 1.00, English steamer rugs brown and tan robes and rugs ranging 11.00 to 22.50.

Coats for Comfort on Real Cold Days

Polo coats offered for practical warmth with ample pockets and large convertible collars.

Cases and Accessories on multiple floors with prices

Items include black enameled cases with small trays on the second floor suitable for straps to a car running board priced from 16 dollars. Leather or basket cases for carrying bottles in quart sizes are offered in the basement. Arctic hair robes in dark brown and white mix sell for 17.50 with other robes from 8 to 27 dollars on the third floor.

Bryan hosts Mr and Mrs A NPNeil junior guests

Palm Beach Florida February 3 former Senator Archibald McNeil Jr and Mrs McNeil of Bridgeport were luncheon guests yesterday of Mr and Mrs William J Bryan at the Bryan winter home Villa Serena on the Miami River. Bryan has just completed an extended speaking tour in the west.

Palm Beach Fla Archibald McNeil, Jr McNeil Bridgeport William J. Bryan Bryan Villa Serena Miami River Florida

Albany couple welcome six children in 15 months

Albany Ala Feb 8 Six children two sets of triplets within fifteen months marks the birth record of Mr and Mrs Livingstone Albany The second trio of children born yesterday and all are well

Albany Ala

Harding to stay out from West Virginia

Senator Harding of Ohio will conduct no campaign in West Virginia for the Republican presidential nomination while Senator Sutherland is a candidate in that state. H. M. Daugherty, Harding’s campaign manager, announced there would be no deviation from the hands off rule for local candidates.

Washington Harding Ohio West Virginia Sutherland H. MM. Daugherty Daugherty

White Frocks for Mid Winter Parties in Organdie Styles

New arrivals present white organdies and French voile dresses for mid winter parties. Organdie dresses feature deep turned up cuffs, round necks with bertha collars and picot edged ruffles. French voile one piece has fine tucks forming a yoke and ribbon sash through shaping. Sizes 6 to 14 years. accented with lace edging, Valenciennes trim, and ribbon girdle. Junior Department, second floor.

Appropriate Candies for Valentine Day

Valentine candy selections offered in small heart shaped boxes and loose candy. Prices range from 5 to 70 cents per item, with red satin heart boxes costing 1 to 1.50 dollars. Also advertised are pink glove silk undergarments and lingerie items for misses, priced around 3.98 dollars with decorative hems.

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