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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1921

Page

15

Leaders of Women’s Political Organizations Honor Guests

The Fairfield County suffrage gathering at the Stratfield plans morning and afternoon sessions with luncheon to honor Katharine Ludington and other leaders. Ludington, regional director of New England, will discuss the League program and answer questions. Caroline Ruxta-Rees and Mrs Joseph W. Alsop join as guests, with committees arranging hospitality and tribute to devoted women.

Fairfeld County Strailfield Fairfiel; Com Suffrage Association Stratfield Katharine Ludington Connecticut Woman's Suffrage Association New England League sTman Caroline Ruvta-Rees Democratic Women of National Party Joseph W. Alsop Connecticut League Republican Women Auss Ludington League of Women Fairfield County League Sampel €. Shaw Tomor

Memorial Unveiling for Susan B Anthony Stanton and Lucretia Mott

The Woman's Party will unveil statues of Susan B Anthony Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott in Washington on February 15 marking the 11th anniversary of Anthony's birthday. Miss Alice Paul national chairman Mrs George H Day Sr and Mrs Annie G Porritt state representatives announce the event and the marble statues are being completed in Italy for presentation to Congress by Speaker Gillett. The project cost covers marble work ship and transportation with a national memorial relic at the Capitol. Connecticut women push for full political power and honor these pioneers who opened paths for voting rights and education.

Alice Paul George H. Day Annie G. Porritt Woman's Party Washington Susan B. Anthony Pionee Elizabeth Cady Stanton Lucretia Moti National Capitol Itnees Willard Connecticut

Local Society Notes Show Hostesses and Engagements

Mrs Maturin and Waldo of Laurel avenue host Thimblecluk tamers row afternoon while Mrs Bidward Wicker entertains Granmore Sewing society. Engagements announced for Miss Riv Lindwall to Thomas Rodden and Miss Mary Catherine Persico to Henry J. Smith. Various clubs hold meetings and social events with refreshments and officer installations planned.

Bidward Wicker Ellsworth Street Granmore Sewing Society Reed Cindywall Stratford Misgavine Riv Lindwall Thomas Rodden

Restaurants Seek License Renewals in Bridgeport Officials

About 78 Bridgeport restaurants filed renewal applications with the Department of Health. The city has 163 licensed eateries, and renewals follow state rules requiring board approval before licenses are issued.

Bridgseport Department of Health Stautt Jimsnertor Dunbar Bridgeport

Twelfth Night Reception for Business Women

The Bridgeport Business and Professional Women's club hosts its first informal reception tomorrow evening, decorated rooms in gray and rose, a musical program with Miss Isayel, Mrs. Willara Hare m, Pad Deoulning, and Miss Ethel M. Hermaary. Officers and the executive board accompany the New Haven chapter with Miss Roling Merchant as state vice president. Guests from out of town expected. Prof. William Lyte Phelps may address next month. Next club meeting features Miss Irac Murray discussing Warin ts Vota program and related legislation.

Bridgeport Business and Professional Women's Club Isayel Willara Harem Kary Pad Deoulning Ethel M. Hermaary Maven ‘Business and Roling Merchant Entier Eli Wiliam Lyte Phelps Maur Irac Murray Ferret Kaniver Fairfield Miss Murray League of Warint

Miss Casey Weds J.H. Allen In St Augustine’s Church

Miss Casey daughter of A Edward Casey and John H. Allen son of Mr and Mrs William J Allen wed yesterday at 9 in St Augustine's church. Bridesmaid was Miss Marnard A Casey and best man Charles F B Allen. The couple left for a honeymoon to Washington DC and southern cities after a wedding breakfast with about 35 guests. Both are prominent locally. Mr Allen a Crane Co exporter and graduate of local high school and Holy Cross College. Mrs Allen a Bridgeport High School and Smith College alumna and former High school teacher.

C. Casey Edward Casey Pequunnock Street John H. Allen William J. Allen Lenox Avenue St. Augustine's Church James Nihil Marnard A. Casey Charles FB. Allen Pbridal Allen Washington, D.C Holy Cross College Worcester Mass Crané Co Bridgeport Smith College Northamipton

Devon Amateurs Stage Milford Centre Benefit

Behind the Scenes a play by AG Cwonnee featured a Devon Union group under Young Women's Association auspices. Presented in church parlors, the sketch drew a Milford Centre audience after a prior Devon showing and showcased a cast including Miss Gladys Chapin Mildred Eaton Miss Batty Turner Miss Anna Branen Miss Violet Morgan Miss Jessie Adams Miss Muriel Johnson Miss Florence Pennington Mrs Lucille Beard and Miss Ethel Chapin.

Devon Union Young Women's Association First Congregational Church Devon Milford Canter Gladys, Ghapin Mildred Saton Batty Purner

Brooklawn Country Club Hosts Annual Association Meeting

Brooklawn Country club members attended a New Haven Lawn Club gathering where Miss Georgiana Bishop was re elected to the Woman's State Golf association board. Mrs John Kellage will serve as president and Miss Lucy Smith as secretary treasurer. An annual championship golf tournament at Hartford is planned for mid June along with six invitation events. The meeting noted high bowling scores by Miss DeLoss and tied honors among several players.

Marjorie Deloss A. Baldwin Brooklawn Miss DeLoss Charles W. Groves Fray Place Brooklawn Country Club Woman's State Golf Association Georgiana Bishop Join Kellage Waterbury Lucy. Smith New Haven Lawn Club Artford Bishop Dorothy Phyllis Tomlinson Marion. Henshaw Jonathan Godfrey

Girl Stowaway Must Return to France

Norfolk, Jan. de Amealia Arnaud, a French girl who traveled across the Atlantic stowed away in a three foot square locker to join her fiancé Louis Ponticello in Norfolk. Ponticello was held for the grand jury after admitting aiding her illegal entry. the girl was denied admission and spent twenty days in cramped quarters aboard the liner New Windsor before arrival.

Norfolk Jan. de-Amealia Arnaud Atlantic France Louis Ponticello United States Ier New Windsor

Opposition to longer hours in shoe industry reached

In Rochester on January 4 the executive board of the United Shoe Workers of America decided to oppose the attempt by shoe manufacturers in large eastern centers to lengthen labor hours.

Rochester United Shoe Workers of America

Letters of Natalie Advertisement at Brooklawn Riding Academy

The piece notes Natalie's letters and a riding lesson at Brooklawn Riding Academy with mention of notable people and events. It describes Wilma Willams returning to Bridgeport as a bride, photos by Mr. Barsky at a Christmas party, and plans for fittings, a party for twins, and shopping for sport wear.

Vinduenor Tia Nan Norwalk Brooklawn George Willams Bridgeport Bride Academy Rarium Bailey

Ready Made Sheets and Damask Fabrics on Sale

Readable catalog note lists ready made sheets in sizes 81x90 42x36 and 45x36 with sale prices 1.39 1.29 and 1.19. Damask designs offered from stock as review table items with regular price 1.50. Annex price 98 cents per yard. Bleached muslin 500 yards 40 inches wide at 19 cents per yard. Pillow cases at 35 cents. Basement and Main floor locations noted.

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