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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1921

Page

13

Associated Charities to Build Day Nursery in Pine Street

The Associated Charities announce a new Pine Street building for the West End Day Nursery to aid factory workers' families. A 137 by 46 foot lot on Howard and Hancock avenues will house enlarged programs, with Mrs. William E. Griffith presiding over a January luncheon committee including Sumner Simpson and Mrs. Edmund Mayo.

West End Associated Charities Pine Street Howard and Hancock Avenues William E. Griffith Sumner Simpson DeVer M. Warner Harvey Hubsell Seward B. Price Edmund Mayo Edward K. Nicholson Ars Stratfield Rtss Harvey Hubbell Main Street Howard Smpason

Artists' Day at Musical Club Of High Order

The Wednesday Afternoon Musical Club presents an artists program this afternoon at 6 in the Stratfield ballroom. Hambourg Trio with Jan Hambourg violin Boris Hambourg cello Alberto Guerregianist perform. Miss Alice Moncrieff contralto sings with groups of songs. Includes Beethoven Ghosts trio and Dvorak Trio Op 80.

Stratfield Hambourg Jan Hambours Boris Hambourg Alberto Guerregianist Alice Ion Presta Marins d’Islande Fourdrein L’esclave Lalo August Bunsert Alice Moncrie Selos Chopin-Wilhelms Rimsky-Hkorsakot L'Abeille Schubert-Kreisler Jan Hambouure Centralta Coma Joan Dowland Largo Caldara C E. Hotry Misa Moncrieff Opus 80 Dvorat Tanto Maestro Nacvimento Allegro Lenia Auasi Dappio

Massachusetts Civil Service Rules Relaxed for Laborers

Boston January 11 civil service rules in cities and towns statewide were relaxed to help the jobless. Laborers need not be on the civil service list for five days if not employed, a change prompted by Worcester Mayor Sullivan's complaints about regulation limits. Banking methods and the national bank outlook were discussed at the Algonquin club banquet with Chez Houeii president and Harry B Terrill cashier among the officers present.

Boston Algonquin Club

Mrs Silliman Hosts Tea for Over 300 Guests

Mrs. Frederick R. Silliman of 178 Brooklawn Avenue held a late afternoon tea from 4 to 6 oclock with more than 300 guests attending. She wore a white satin gown while her mother Mrs Beach and several others in blue silver and pink attended. The room featured rose pink decor with rosebuds lights and rose satin ribbons as a floral and decorative backdrop. A musical program followed in the sunporch.

Freederick R. Silliman Brooklawn Avenue Silliman Beach Homer Godfrey W. Gerald Lineburgh Earl Lewis Tarey Parrott Harry Toucey

Katherine P G N Association Installs New Officers

The Katherine Past Noble Grand association held its January meeting electing officers led by President Sadie Walker and Vice President Sarah Beard. The group invited the Friendship association of South Norwalk as guests next month and planned a turkey supper for members and guests.

Katherine Past Noble Grand Association Sadie Walker Sarah Beard Emma A. Plamley Augusta Roth Katherine Lammerhirt Winifred Graman Harriett Wilson Guarshel Ja Hoag Anna Shultz Gertrude Morris Ida Bauliew Htfie Fudson Friendship Association of South

Local Social Highlights and Group Meetings Preview

Personal notes describe a Bridgeport era social afternoon with tea and home gatherings. The Art League plans an indefinite Wednesday night fashion design class. Miss Gratia I Rice of the Juvenile Court will address the First District Republican Women. Mosaic Club studies and Bridgeport Coach Lace Dowling Dowling dinner are noted. West End Congregational Church holds annual meeting with roll call and supper. Golden Gate Lodge holds officers election with Mrs G Levasseur hosting whist.

Gratia I. Rice Clay Rooms State Street Ae EU West End Congregational

Letters from Natalie and Evelyn about skating fashion

Natalie writes of skating lessons, riding, and shopping for a Spring sport suit at Maher’s shop. She notes Seeley Studio’s gear for commercial photography and Harold’s eyeglasses. She mentions Alice Doyle’s lingerie sale and Lewando’s dry cleaning at the Court Exchange, ending with love.

Sar Evelyn Adelzite Wiliam F. Maher Jranistan Benham Avenues

Volunteer Visitors Talks on Public Health Series Extended

Volunteer visitors and Erivads ti work in the city have been extended to attend the informal talks in St. Vinc ent's Community house beginning Lombrboy afternoon at a g lock. Various phases of health and sanitation will be presented during the course. The opening talk will be given by Miss Anna Culler, former superintendent of Visiting Morse association in this city. She will explain how to detect common physical defects among patients. Cullen, a Columbia Public Health graduate, has close association with the problems she will discuss. Cullen has many friends who will avail themselves of the instruction for their social work.

Olunteer Erivads St. Vincent's Anna Culler Morse Association Miss Cullen Public Health Department of Columbia University Cullen

Elias Howe W R C to Install New Officers

At the regular meeting of the Elias Howe Womans Relief Corps in GAR hall Past Department President Mrs. Katherine Currier of Middletown will install officers including President Edith M. Dickson and senior vice president Corn B. Boa. Other officers listed include treasurer Grace L. Wedge chaplain Lucy Garner conductor Agnes Stevenson and color bearers Helen Goodsell Anna Bayfs Florence Williamson and Elizabeth Munroe. Members of the G A R have been extended a cordial invitation to attend.

Elian Howe Ir. Womans Baller Corps AR. Hou Katherine Currier Midletown Edith M. Dickson Airs Corn B. Boa da. Barstow Grace L. Wedge Lucy Garner Aghes M. Stevenson Saran C. Broad Sybil @. Mitchell Bertha R. Purdy Emrria Plumley Dora E. Verhune Martha’ Sii Kimball Helen G. Goodsell Allena Bay Florence Wiliamson Wilzapeth Muneie G. A. BR

Stratford Visiting Nurse Records 124 Visits For Month

Stratford reports 124 nursing visits this month under Red Cross Visiting. Infant welfare accounts for 29 visits,Tuberculosis 5, and other visits. There are 95 well babies under supervision in the district. The tuberculosis claim will be in the nurse's office this month. The Nursing Committee plans a series of benefits to establish a nursing fund in early spring with heartfelt cooperation.

Stratford Red Cross

Women voters would avoid age disclosure under bill

A bill introduced by Representative Roland Sawyer of Ware in Massachusetts house would let women register stating they are 21 years or older without declaring exact age. The measure aims to simplify voter registration for female electors.

Boston Tan Massachusetts Roland Sawyer Ware House of Representatives

New Railroad Relief Sought Over Employment Rules

Chicago January 11 The railroads seek modification of national agreements with labor unions citing changed operating conditions since government control. John G Walder says regional director selections limited private negotiation. White and the managers committee outline objections to wage rules, vacancy filling, and seniority provisions claiming inefficiency and higher costs. White continues the presentation tomorrow.

Walder Chicago Railroad ‘Labor Board John G. Walder Railroad Managers Committee Whiter

Labor Conspiracy Denial Amid Railroad and Bank Claims

New York January 11 Thomas De Witt Cuyler chairman of the Association of Railway Executives rejected charges that banks and railroads conspire against labor. He warned the public against propaganda and stressed railways follow legal limits on repairs and maintenance. He argued outside work arises from economy and capacity limits and insisted the whole truth will be found by the Interstate Commerce Commission.

New York Jabar Thomas de Witt Guyler Association of Railway Executives Cuyier International Association of Machinists Railroad Sppay Board Chicago Intesstate Commerce Commission Labov Josrd Custer Slon Chyler Ce Commission

Hog Island a Piker Compared To Mussel Shoals Says Kenyon

Senator Kenyan Republican Iowa criticized a 100 million dollar plan to run the federal nitrate plant in Alabama. He argued the project wastes money and fails to aid farmers. A agricultural committee member countered that cheaper fertilizer would boost national wheat output.

Hog Island Kenyon Washington Bog Island Mussel Shoals Iowa Senate Alabama Foriier Trust D Cogirmen Grenna Agricultura Committee

Maplewood School Presents Annual Entertainment Program

Maplewood and Junior High schools prepare for a multi act show Friday eve and Saturday with 250 children in costumes. The program includes a one act comedy What Rosie Told the Tailor, a midsummer operetta Aunt Salt The Mid Summer Bye, and a Japanese operetta with large choruses. The school orchestra under Miss Harriet Lambert performs Punchinella The Star and Stripes For Ever and more. Directors include Miss Hazel Williams Miss Esther Plaisied and Miss Margaret Casey with staging by Miss Marjorie Mastroni.

Maplewood Mostc Harriet Lambert Alutter the Stara and Stripes Forever Tschaikowsky Lincolns Roses John Warnam Rosie Merry College Story Prenton- Parden Dick Manners Wiliam Lushar Boo Somers Smith McLean Hoste Pat Blackman Ole Perry Georgi Burns Jimmie James Cummings Mr. Snippers William Poneleit William Balle Elizabeth Oppel Polly Primos Mary D’olier Molly Martin Ell Gursea Aunt Salt Hazel Williams Angelus Cunniignall Marjorie Mastroni Esther Plaisied Marie Green Vmre Cecelly O'Rourke May Dallan Maplewood Review Nias Margaret A. Casey Margeret SL Grandfield O' Rourke

Special Train Carries Remains of Young Leiter

The 19 year old Joseph Leiter Jr son of Joseph Leiter the wheat king of Chicago was killed accidentally while hunting. His body will be brought by a special train from a hunting camp near Chateau Ganarf to Buras Louisiana and then onward to New Orleans to meet his funeral party. The journey to the Leiters home will be slow due to camp inaccessibility.

Orleans Joseph Leiter, Jr Josaph Leiter Cilcaga Washington Yester Buras Leiters Chateau Ganarf Ality Mississippi Boras Catry

Japan Budget Decrease in Military Spending

Japan plans a reduced military budget for the Imperial Diet session, cutting $5 million from last year’s outlay. The proposed total reaches toward 220,000,000 or 175,000, with funds shifted to new national defense schemes. Subsidies of 2,000 are allotted to the National Servist Association as the Empire’s services expand.

Toro Imperial Diet Ersater Park National R Servist Association Aortal Service

Debate Over Farm Measures Sparks Sharp Political Remarks

The discussion centers on amendments claimed to protect the plankram and influence fertilizer or explosives makers. Senator Pomerene of Ohio questions Deforean’s vote and whether farmers would get fertilizer or a watered-down aid. Senator Smant of Utah calls the measure a pure windfall, urging voters to see it as a waterpower proposition and avoid yielding cheap fertilizer to farmers.

Pomervene Benmperat Ohio Deforean Smant Utah Peentise Ned Pomerene

Barber in New York Promotes Hair Dye Remedy

Mr A Z O'Brien a longtime New York City barber claims a home remedy can instantly darken faded nails and hair. He advises mixing Orler powder with distilled water and applying. one box lasts months though it is described as sticky and runny.

A. Z. O'Brien New York City

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