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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1920

Page

14

Ill Give Dinner Dance for Bride and Events Listed

Local society notes describe preparations for a wedding of Miss Barbara Faldo with Klei wert of London, including a dinner dance at The Oaks and invitations handled by the bride elect. The item also mentions weddings, engagements, social visits, and various club and church activities in Bridgeport and surrounding areas.

Jonathan Godfrey The Oaks Barbara Faldo Kleiwert Wakafela London

Miss McGrath Becomes Bride of J A Devereaux

Miss A Gertrude McGrath of 1770 Park Avenue and James A Devereaux of Morris Park S 1 were united in marriage at St Augustine's church yesterday morning. Rev James B Nihill officiated. The bride wore taupe brown chiffon velvet and georgette with orchid and rose corsage. Miss Elizabeth Foresteila and Francis Devereaux attended. The couple will reside in New York City after a wedding trip to Atlantic City.

A. Gertrude McGrath Park Avenue James A. Devereaux Morris Park S. 1 St. Augustine’s Church James B.nihill Elizabeth G. Foresteila Francis Devereaux

J W C A Educational Department Programs

The YWCA Educational Department opens registrations for the second term, reporting high attendance. Tonight features advanced cooking dressmaking Spanish and basketry. Tomorrow offers trained attendants millinery embroidery crochet and dramatics plus Spanish. Friday includes auto mechanics business English and penmanship. Two new classes for girls: dramatic work Wednesday 430 pm and dressmaking Friday 430 pm. An invited speaker Jan 2 on Story and Story Telling.

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Chapter Day D A R Planned by Maury Siiliman Chapter

Maury Siiliman D A R holds Chapter Day at Oliver Con ceacon church with principal speaker Mrs Morrill TMaumlin of Portland Maine. State regent Mrs John Tatdlaw Buel of Litchfield and other officers address members. A musical program by Miss Mary Jupulse Peck and Susan Hawley Davis precedes tea at the regent's home.

Maury Siiliman Will Langle Oliver Conceacon Ehurch Morrill Tmaumlin Portland Cutesty Chancer Wile John Tatdlaw Buel Litchfield George Maynard Amor New Tondon D. A. RG Charles JR. Bissell Southiington Western Frederick “Aaky Main Street Act Mary Jupulse’ Peck Susan Hawley Davis Coliuwale Bridgeport Muselmer Heardsley Miss Peck Aus J. Wadham Richard Staples Stratfield Arch Minor

Charity Ball Precedes Lent Offers Social Brilliance

The Associated charities plan the annual Charity Ball for February before Ash Wednesday, shifting the social calendar into Lent. Last year saw many innovations with younger society members attending, boosting attendance and brilliance. The group aims to raise funds for a new building site in the West End.

Associated Charities

Ice Cream Men Annual Gathering Ends With Banquet

New England Ice Cream Manufacturers gather in the city for a two day convention. Delegates inspect tuber tea cream plant and Wadham plant with officers to be elected. Banquet at Hotel Stratfield caps the meetings with Mayor absent. Engagement shower honors Miss Regina and Dr Romaine. Canadian soldiers dance and concert announced.

New England Ice Cream Manufacturers’ Association Seaview Avenue Wadham John Street Tha ‘Hotel Stratfield Ehmann Shore House Wilson Robinson Avelcome Jordan Sterling Salt Co New York City Avere Jacob. T. Huber BE. Wadham Misa Margaret Sylvia Romano Cedar Street Jena M.regina John Ik Romane Ryas Fa Leonard Romano Martha Agrella Thomas Howard Michael Romano Misa Claira Tirozzoli Ten Bennett Marguerite Romano Misa Marguerite Juliano Olympia Romano Anna _ Salerno Misa May Altranise Telena Texina Evelyn Romano

New Goal for Women by Mrs Wallister Smith

A campaign style piece arguing women must lead progressive reforms to strengthen national institutions. It praises domestic servants and household labor as pivotal, urges assertive citizenship, and claims women are essential to uphold democracy while welcoming foreign influence curbed by educated, cooperative action. The author cites Petrograd unrest as warning and calls for organized civic effort by women.

Wallistir. Smith Charap Commi Lee Wamericar Defense Society Tmv Petrograd mobiCrule

Renewed Alliance Francais Plans Open Meeting

Plans are being perfected for renewed Alliance Francais activities in this city with an open meeting to be called within a few weeks to discuss a definite program. The organization, once large before the war, is receiving added government support and will feature eminent literary figures. The city has many notable French students eager for lectures and French conversation evenings. Jonathan Godfrey remains as last president while the program shifts.

Alliance Francais Alliance Tse Jonathan Godfrey

University Club Welcomes Author at Tea

Lieutenant Coningsby Dawson, noted novelist and lecturer, spoke at the High School last evening under Smith College club auspices. The University club, its wives, and Smith club members were guests today. Norman Leeds and George Catlin arranged the reception with Mrs Marsh, Mrs Sutton, Mrs Stoddard, Miss Wilmot, and Miss Chapman assisting. Poinsettias highlighted the tea table as Speidel's orchestra supplied music.

Tieutenant Coningsby Dawson Smith College Club University Club Smith Club Norman Leeds George Catlin Robert Marsh Herbert Sutton Sanford Stoddard Sally Wilmot Hulda Chapman

Calvary Society to Install New Officers at Italian Church

Members of the Calvary Benefit society tied to the Italian Congregational church at 220 Center Street will install newly elected officers this Sunday afternoon in the church lecture room. Officers include President Nicola Ranese, Vice President Pancragio Punticolo, recording secretary Michele Culbelli, vice recording secretary Giuseppe De Cesare, financial secretary Giuseppe Cerreta, treasurer Giovanni Sforza, and trustees Canio Cerreta Frank Casornio and R. DeMatino.

Calvary Benefit’ Society Italian Congregational Church Center Street Leeture Nicolaranese Pancragio Rnticolo D. Marbabutta Michele Culbelli Vica Giuseppe de Cesare Giuseppe Cerreta Giovanni Sforza Fhe Rey Canio Cerreta Frank Casornio R. DeMatino

Fraternal Okenuck Tribe Dinner and Installations

Past sachems of the Okkenuck tribe announce their annual dinner at Lehman Shore house in Birdseport with 95 percent expected attendance. Fred W. Nettleton handles dinner arrangements. Modern Woodmen of America Dewey Camp to install officers Saturday night in the presence of state officers, followed by a class of candidates and banquet. Officers to be installed include Consul M. Gu-CAS, Ast consul J. Bediger, adviser BE. Wucliss, escort We. Whort, watchman Mi Walters, sentry 7.

Okenuck Stratfords Teir Lehiman Shore House Birdreport Fred W. Nettleton Modern Woodmen of America Dewey Camp Woodmen of America M. Gu- Cas J. Bediger BE. Wucliss We. Whort Mi Walters

Arts and Crafts Exhibition by Foreign Born Women Inspires

Bridgeport Art League showcased a wide exhibit of arts and handicrafts from immigrant women. Highlights included beaded bags, turkey red textiles, church vestments, folk costumes, lace, embroidery, textiles, rugs, wood carving, and metal work. Tea and lively demonstrations followed a day of cultural displays with multiple national groups represented.

Turkey Hardinger

Former Kaiser Pays for Board and Lodging in Holland

New York date reports William Hohenzollern, ex‑Emperor of Germany, paying for board and lodging at Count Bentinck’s castle in Amers, Holland, while Samuel Bottenheim of the Nieuwe Rotterdamsche Courant arrives to gather data on business conditions. Most Hollander think he will not be brought to trial by the Allies. newspapers largely ignore him. Also notes the death of Joseph Callins Pympelly, 80, founder of the Huguenot Society of America.

New York Jane William Hohenzollern Germany Count Bentinck Amerongen Holland Samuel ‘Bottenheim Nieuwe Rotterdamsche Courant Rotterdam Bottenheim America

Theatrical Magnate Ambrose Small Believed Slain

London Ontario January 5 Ambrose J Small millionaire theatrical magnate missing since December 2 believed killed by footpads and concealed in a ravine Toronto per a statement from his personal solicitor HE W McFlock who noted Small had recently received a 1000 check for his Trans Canadian Theatres interest and deposited it in Quebec before his disappearance

London Ambrose J. Small Toronto HE. W. Me Flock Small Flock Quebec

Rangers as Students Learn Local Flora Duties

Forest rangers are expected to familiarize themselves with the horticulture of the country they work in and to collect and preserve specimens of plants that will be of interest or value.

Letters of Natalie Describe a Whimsical Party

Dear Trelyn recounts a children's Saturday party with eight kids, families, stuffed Quaddy ducks, dolls, an acrobatic centerpiece, and a skating pond. The note mentions Saturday chocolate specials, altered stationery at Chamberlin and Shre sshire’s, Edith’s taupe crepe dress, and Harold’s Cordovan shoes plus Osgoox Gordovans, with tea at Salmagundi and plans to meet Mrs. W. for tea.

Trelyn Charlotte Shetter

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