Annual meeting plans by Connecticut Federation of Women’s Clubs
The Connecticut federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs outlined plans for the annual convention to be held May 26 in Bridgeport. Directors from Stamford, including Miss Alison Hunter and Miss Anna Burdick, discussed program committees led by Miss Sarsfield and arrangements for delegates to the Seattle National convention. A Stamford banquet honored visiting executives, with the next board meeting set for April in New Britain.
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Connecticut J Federation of Business and Professional ‘Women’s Clubs
Bridgeport Business and Professional Women's Club
Liberty Building
Board of
Stamford Club
Alison Hunter
Grace Hospital
New Haven
State Federation
Anna M. Burdick
Josephine Dwyer
Belle Lyford
L. I. Ritchie
Bridgeport
Carolyn Merchant
Mabel
Foster
Wortford
Margaret Sarsfield
Stamford
Sarsfield
Emma Wamners
Mabel C. Poster
Seattle
Georges T. Dester
Hartford
Federation
New Britan
Bridgeporter Elected Delegate to Telephone Pioneers Meet
Manda Newell of Bridgeport 1224 Iranistan avenue elected as delegate to the annual national convention of Telephone Pioneers of America at the opening session in Bridgeport New Haven February 27. Other delegates named include John W. Lada EB A. Smith Laura Thomas T N Bradshaw and Miss Ella Considine. James T. Moran president Morris F Tyler chapter and head of Southern New England Jana Telephone Co delivered the principal address. A banquet followed at Hotel Taft.
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New Haven
Manda
Newell
Iranistan Avenue
Bridgeport
National Convention of
Telephone Pioneers of America
Chamber of Commerce Hall
John W. Lada
EB. A. Smith
Hartford
Laura Thomas
T. N. Bradshaw
Waists League names Mosessohn arbiter in America
New York election announces AL Mosessohn as arbiter of the United Waist League of America with full power to regulate disputes between manufacturers and customers. The league counts 200 members and an annual business around $100,000,000.
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New York
AL Mosessohn
United Waist League of America
Births and marriages listed in vital statistics section
Birth announcements list John and Anna Marcinke and others at multiple addresses with daughters and sons born in February, followed by couples such as Arthur and Migld Kelt and Pete and Sophie Coret. The marriage licenses show David Nadien and Rose Schnee and Philip Schnee and Julia Radding, all with ages and street addresses.
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John and
Helen Bartovitch
Church Street
Arthur and
Migld Kelt
Washington Avenue
Pete
Sophie Coret
Clarke Street
Alfred and
Wilma Swan
East Main Street
Warata
Irene Scholz
West Liberty Street
Joseph
Josephine Wallace
Alexander Avenue
Martin
Sara DeVapey
Stratford
Cornelius
Agnes Hubbard
Trench Street
Mary Kelly
Thorme Street
David W. Nadien
North Avenue
Rose A. Schnee
Philip J. Schnee
Julia M. Radding
Washington Terrace
Ask Your Neighbor Lydia Pinkham's Remedy Advice
Advertisement extols Lydia MK Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as botanic medicine aiding women's health for nearly fifty years. It claims widespread benefit through word of mouth, urging neighbors to share experiences of relief and recommend the product.
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United States
Lydia MK
Pinkham
Bis
St Louis Girl Finds Opera Dream in New York
Marion Terrain recalls her journey from a St Louis stenographer to a Metropolitan Opera singer. She describes early doubts, the need to fund her studies, a pivotal audition for Bodanzky, and a career of demanding schedules, travel, and European study ahead.
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St. Louis
St Louis
New York
Metropolitan Opera House
Marion Terrain
Lke
Familly
Charles Wiggins
Schumann-Heink
Metropolitan
Manon
Apron Bazaar Today at Y W C A Branch
The National apron bazaar will be held at Phyllis Wheatley branch 60 Beach Street today from 2 to 10 pm. An afternoon musical program and tea are planned, with a similar evening program including Mrs William Hatchett and Miss Dorothy Quinn and representatives from New England district branches.
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Phyllis Wheatley
Beach Street
William Hatchett
Gir
Dorothy Quinn
New England
Swainfield Philharmonic concert in First Church of Christ
Fairfield audience enjoyed a large concert by the Swainfield Philharmonic Society Orchestra conducted by O C Zir eli. The program honored Rev Claris E Silcox and family departing for Forest Wills with selections from Suppe Verdi Wagner and others plus vocal solos by John Lexom. The orchestra plans another concert at the Community theatre.
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Theo. M.O 'Tobain
John Lexom
Hayn
Kennedy Russell
W. F. Ambrosio
Keley Bela
G. Verdi
Jemnius S. Seredy
St Johns Choir to Sing Miserere Sunday at 4:45 pm
St Johns Episcopal church will present Stainer Miserere during a special Lenten evensong Sunday afternoon at 4 45 o clock under Alvin C Breul. An organ recital by Breul and cellist Vincent Odrich precedes the choral program. On Good Friday the choir performs Maunder Olivet to Calvary.
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St. John's Episcopal Church
Stainer
Alvin C. Breul
St. Paul’s Cathedral
London
Allvin C. Breul
Vincent Odrich
Maunder
Public Finance Experts Speak Tonight in Bridgeport
Dr Luther Gulick of Columbia University and Guy P Miller address on public finance in the Stratfield Hall as the Bridgeport League of Women Voters continues its civil government lecture series. Gulick, noted taxation expert and director of the National Institute of Public Administration, is joined by Miller, chair of the Connecticut and Bridgeport Manufacturers association taxation committee.
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Stratfield Hell
Bridgeport League of Women Voters
Luther Gulick
Columbia University
New York Legislature
National Institute of Public Administration
New York Bureau of Municipal Research
Guy P. Miler
Miss Ethel Gould Weds Robby Evans in Quiet Home Ceremony
A wedding at Mrs. Gertrude Gould’s 60 Harrall avenue home joined Miss Ethel Gould and Robby Evans of 64 Staple street. Rev. William Horace Day officiated. Bridesmaid Cath erine Boyle wore blue canton crepe. best man Norman Lewis. The couple, after a reception and dinner, left for New York and will reside there after their return.
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Gertrude Gould
Harrall Avenue
Ethel Gould
Robby Evans
Staple Street
William Horace Day
Catherine Boyle
New York
Norman Lewis
Miss Johnson Hosts Double Four Club Meeting
Miss Hattie Johnson of Fairfield avenue entertained the Double Four club at her home for a brief business meeting. Mrs. Ed ward Roddy was elected treasurer. Music and dancing followed with luncheon. Attendees included Miss Astetle Butler, Miss Edythe Brook, Miss Evelyn Currier, Miss Irene Gavigan, Miss Agnes Washburn, Miss Hattie Johnson, Mrs. Howard Reddy and Mrs. Henry Woods. The next meeting will be at Miss Evelyn Currier’s Harriet street residence.
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Hattie Johnson
Fairfield Avenue
Double Four
Edward Roddy
Astetle Butler
Edythe Brook
Evelyn Currier
Irene Gavigan
Agnes Washburn
Howard Reddy
Henry Woods
Harriet Street
Ladies Night Planned by Local Kiwanis
Bridgeport Kiwanis club hosts sixth annual Ladies Night at Stratfield with a 6 15 dinner. WOR radio will air a feature address by Bill Steinke, former Bridgeport Kiwanis member, at 9 00 p.m. The event includes a roll call question: What is your idea as a miracle.
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Bridgeport Kiwanis Club
Stratfield
WOR
Bamberger
Newark
N. J
Stein
Bill Steinke
Bridgeport Kiwanhan
University heads to inspect branch here in city
President Spear and Deans Smith and Church from Northwestern University of Boston visit the local department today. As part of an extension committee they tour New England divisions including Worcester Providence Springfield and New Haven to inspect headquarters and classes under M C A jurisdiction.
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Spear
Carl D. Smith
C. L. Church
Northwesternniversity of
Boston
New England
Worcester
Providence
Springfeld
New Haven
First British Title Earls and the Rise of Dukes
The oldest British title is earl, first used in Saxon times. Earls began as office holders under Danish rule with Garis. Earls later became hereditary, ranking after marquises. The highest title, duke, entered England under Edward IV with the Black Prince as first duke of Cornwall.
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Earl Goodwin
Canute
England
Garis
Edward IV
Cornwall
Prince of Wales
Personal notices from Bridgeport area clubs events
A jumble of society notes lists meetings and social activities across Bridgeport and surroundings.Events include YWCA sessions in Golden Hill postponed to March, an Industrial Nurse association gathering, whist and pinochle clubs at various clubrooms, Shakespeare lectures at United church, American Legion games, and women’s and civic group meetings with dates, locations, and hosts. Also mentions a 35th wedding anniversary, a Delphian society, and a Park Street church women’s league meeting with planned meals and tea. Numerous addresses and organizers are named.
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Golden Hill Street
Industrial Nurse Association
Barnum Avenue
Big crowd attends the Ansonia Chamber of Commerce dinner
A large crowd attended the annual Ansonia Chamber of Commerce dinner at the Ansonia Opera House. Cornelis F. Kelley, president of Anaconda Copper Mining and American Brass, was guest of honor and gave a speech. Judge R. Munger served as toastmaster with remarks from Mayor Mead. Kelley will visit W. A. Cowles of American Brass during his stay.
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Ansonia
Fed
Ansonia Chamber of Commerce
Ansonia Opera
Cornelis F. Kelley
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
American Brass Company
R.ig Munger
Mead
Kelley
W. A. Cowles
American Brass
Letters Of Passion And Fury In Overflows And Flames
A compact note explores letters overflowing with love passion hatred jealousy and anger, describing intimate missives that blaze with intense emotion and dramatic fervor across personal exchanges.
Local Girls to Attend Winter Reserve Meeting
Miss Anna Baum and Miss Elizabeth Pullman with Miss Alice Chapman and Miss Gladys Beebe will attend the Mid Winter Conference of the High School Girl Reserves of New England in Greenwich. Delegates from all parts of New England will join for three days. Miss Thel Buchanan and Miss Anna Rice of New York will be the principal speakers. The conference will focus on work and problems of the various branches.
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Anna Baum
Elizabeth Pullman
Alice Chapman
Gladys Beebe
Y.w.c. A
New England
Greenwich
Bridgeport High School
Tthel Buchanan
Anna Rice
New York
New York, of the National Headquartters
Girl Reserves
Grammar graduates enter state trade school on John Street
During the last week six more February term graduates enrolled at the State Trade School on John Street. About forty percent of February graduates are now at the school. Evening classes now host a membership of 576 students and plan to continue into the winter session next month.
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John Street
Friends Surprise Two With Birthday Party
Friends of Mrs. C. J. Walker and Lueroy Greenleaf gave a surprise party at the Greenleaf home on Orange street in honor of their birthdays. Attendees included Ellen Allan Edith Lilley Bernice Walker Charlotte Bingham Grace MacDonald Norma Schultz A Guggenheim Leon Lilly C J Walker Leroy Greenleaf Morgan Schultz Jerles Mrs Roland Charles Bingham William Bingham George Troland Harvey Guggenheim J Miller Arthur Gurgenheim.
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C. J. Walker
Lueroy Greenleaf
Greenleaf
Orange Street
Ellen Allan
Edith Lilley
Bernica Walker
Charlotte Bingham
Grace MacDonald
Norma Schultz
A. Guggenheim
Leon Lilley
Leroy Greenleaf
Morgan
Schultz
Jerles
Roland
Charles Bingham
William Bingham
George Troland
Harvey Guggenheim
J. Miller
Arthur Gurgenheim
Yorke Allen to address League luncheon in South Orange
Mrs Yorke Allen honorary president of the League of Women Voters of South Orange N J will address members of the Women's League of the First Presbyterian church at their annual luncheon in the church parlors tomorrow at one o'clock She will speak on Women's Political Opportunities Mrs Florence L Hayes will render selections Mrs George W Sanderlin chairs the luncheon committee
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Yorke Allen
League of Women Voters of
South Orange
N. J
Women’s League of the First Presbyterian Church
Florence L. Hayes
George W. Sanderlin
Fannie A Smith Alumnae Hold Spring Fair Saturday
The Fannie A Smith Alumnae Association hosts its annual spring fair Saturday afternoon from two to five at the First Presbyterian church hall decorated with spring flowers. Training class members with Miss Bertha Cole and grades 7 and 8 plan activities including an old lady with many pockets filled with items for each child, plus entertainment by the junior class and a candy table run by Miss Lottise Hoyt.
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First Presbyterian Church
Fannie A. Smith
Lottise Hoyt
Dr John Coyle to Speak on Socialism and Americanism
Dr John G Coyle of New York will lecture on Socialism Bolshevism and Americanism in the fifth talk of a series by the Connecticut Council of Catholic Men and Women tomorrow night at eight in the High School auditorium. He has spoken in Bridgeport on several occasions.
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John G. Coyle
New York
Connecticut Council of Catholic Men
Audtstorium
Dr. Coyle
Bridgeport Oi
Holyoke Silk Hosiery in New Shades at Three Dollars
Silk hosiery offered by Holyoke in pure thread ingrains with dove zinc black white and African brown. Priced at three dollars per pair.
The Wrist Handkerchief Trend Arousing Accessory
The Wrist Handkerchief describes a coquettish wrist adornment offered in white or colored linen with cockatoo or macaw motifs and lovebirds in flaming colors. See them in the center aisle.
March winds bring cold attire for fragile complexions
The notice urges protection for the complexion over the next six to eight weeks with freckle creams and lotions, bleaching creams, windproof cream, and a soothing balm. It promotes products in the Toilet Section on the main floor front.
Spring Neckwear and Billy Bunny Book Titles Featured
The listing promotes Cheney neckwear in a new French shape with stitched ends and conservative patterns at $1.00 each, plus Cheney tubulars of reversible silks in stripes dots and Jacquard effects at 75 cents to $1.00. Also advertised are Billy Bunny books by David Cory including Billy Bunny and the Friendly Elephant, Uncle Bull Frog, Uncle Lucky Left.
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Cheney Poplin
Billy Bunny
David Cory
Friendly Elephant
Daddy Fox
Uncle Bull Frog
Uncle Lucky
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Anna Marcinke
Lexington Avenue
Joseph and Mary
Dungin
Drew Place
Micali
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Rank and
Genevieve Mead
Newfield Avenue
Lower Broadway
Mme. Mihr-Hardy
Town Club
Lescaut
Symphony Orchestra
Bowling Green
Benjamin Gratz
Metropolitan Opera
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Mr. Gatti
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Fairfield Personals
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Guy PR. Meuler
Bridgeport Women Voters
Ethel. Gould
Miss Johnson
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Patrick Doyle Alubs
Wairfield Avenue
William Lyon Phelps
United Church
Sterling Memorial Building
American Legion
Ookie Fourth District Women's Republican Club
Elias Howe School
Madison Parent-Teachers’ Association
Mfrs
Boe. Dressoos
Chapel Street
Hidekah Lodge
Oda Fellows
Ivy Grove
Woodmen's Circle
Wheeler Avenue
Bridgsport
Delphian Society
Amog Bissell
Sterling Place
George T. Hatheway
Women's League
Park Street Congregational Church
League
Mary E. Kale
Sewing Circle
Lincoln Circle
Abel Rabinowitz
Laurel-in-the-Pines
Lakewood
Cleveland Avenue
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Franges Segal
Walt Segal
Brooklyn
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Morris Rabinowitz
Democratic Hall
Sixth Street
Stratford Avenue
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