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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1920

Page

13

Luncheon for State Officers Featured in Social Roundup

Mrs. Frederick A. Strong hosted a luncheon for state officers with guests including Mrs. John Laidlaw Biel state regent of the D.A. and Mrs. George Maynard Minor. Various clubs and society events continue as members host, entertain, and announce engagements and births across Bridgeport. Notable entries include concerts by Vera Cameron Curls, Miss Loy C. Massey engagement, and a birthday of a baby boy to Mr. and Mrs. Grosso.

Frederick A. Strong John Laidlaw Biel George’ Maynard Minor Cantidiere A. BR Charles H. Its Strong Eunice D.W. Massey Bridgeport ‘Avenue Walnut Beach, Conn Loy C. Massey Leonard Witham Derby, Conn Walnut Beach

Mary Silliman Chapter Anniversary Celebration

Mary Silliman Chapter celebrated its 26th anniversary yesterday at Olive Congregational Church Gris Frederick AL. Distinguished guests presented afterwar programs focusing on wartime sacrifice and Americanism while speakers urged personal responsibility and preservation of Allied relations amid postwar tensions.

Miary Siliman AL 2 Gris Fredérick AL John Laidlaw Buet Ameri Buel George Maynard Minor Continental Congress D. R Miner

Two Artists at Entertain Club Concert in Bridgeport

The Wednesday afternoon Musical club announces a concert tomorrow at Stratfield Ballroom featuring contralto Eimima Roberts and violinist Whas Breeskin. Roberts, new to Bridgeport, has impressed in Messiah performances, while Breeskin has risen as a top young violinist and recently joined the Bishop Trio after praised appearances in New York venues.

Musical Club Stratfield Ball Room Eimima, Roberts Whas Breeskin Miss Roberts Stors Bridgeport Commodore Belmont New York City

National Guard Reorganization Favored by New England Adjuts

Boston Jan 12 National Guard units favored over universal training at a state house conference. A three man committee including Generals Cole Johnson and Preston to study pending guard legislation. Former Captain James H Gormley reenlisted in the infantry and will be restored to sergeant after his service in the Philippines and Mexican border campaigns.

Boston New England State House George MM. Cole Connesticut Herbert ‘T. Johnson Vermont George Md James. H. Gormley Alfred Street United States’ Army Gormiley Ites Gormley

Lessons in English at American Chain Co

A demonstration of elementary English by foreign born students taught through the Roberts system will be given today at a meeting of the Americanization committee of the American Chain Company. Paul 7. Cook of the industrial department of the local M. C. A. will conduct the session. A general shop meeting and community singing under Alvin Breul will be held in addition to the demonstration.

Roberts Americanization Committee American Chain Company Paul 7 Cook Industrial Department M. Cc. A Alvin ©. Breul

Grange Members Oppose Zoning System in Hartford Hearing

Connecticut state grange officers and members pressed against the zone plan at a Public Utilities Commission hearing on current fares and zones. State Master Frank Blaksman advocated higher city fares, lower suburban rates, and a flat rate proposal.

Hartford Connecticut State Grange Utilities Commission Prank &. Blaksman

Trial of Motor Inspector Verner Postponed for a Week

Hartford January 12 The hearing on charges of ungentlemanly conduct against Chief Inspector Verner of the motor vehicle department was postponed a week. Affidavits from H. E. Grant East Hartford Commissioner Robbins B. Stoeckel and Deputy Commissioner John A. MacDonald argued they were disqualified to hear the case and Attorney General Healy was asked to hold the hearing.

Hartford Verner Healy H. E. Grant East Hartford Robbins B. Stoeckel John A. MacDonald

Court Upholds Postmaster General Order on Mail Weights

Washington Jan 2 The Supreme Court upheld the Postmaster General’s 1907 order establishing a seven day divisor for daily mail weight averages by railroads. The ruling affects about 800 carriers and about 35 million dollars in claims.

Washington Pos Suprone

Sophie Kraepelin To Demonstrate Food Hut Menu

Sophie Kraepelin will give a second recipe program on Thursday afternoon at Cliv Halt Green. The demo will feature milk soups pork ragout Koldolina and cake. She is a celebrated cook known for her New York and city demonstrations and tearoom on the Newtown turnpike.

Mars Amilin Frince America League of Nations France Hammil Side Clamenceau Tingland Vseus House of Commons Tlord-George Magland Philippines New Jersey New York Hamlin Canada United States Maimlin Washington Mary Louise Peck Jaimet Beardsley Jay, Cook ” McChure New Haven Kipling Alfred Noyen Sophie Kraepelin Cliv Halt Green Sophie Newtown Europe Neorth

Oregon ratifies federal suffrage amendment in special session

Oregon legislature met in a special session and ratified the federal constitutional amendment granting voting rights to women. The action solidifies the long campaign for women’s suffrage within the state and aligns with national progress on the issue.

Mrs Brownstein Hosts Sunday Night House Party Dance

Mrs Benjamin W Brownstein of Unquowa Hill entertained Sunday night with a large house party and dance. The home was decorated with carnations and lanterns. a buffet luncheon was served at midnight. Guests included many young people and numerous named attendees from Waterbury New Haven and nearby communities.

Mra Benjamin W. ‘Brownstein Unquowa Hill Anna Feinstein Ida Cutler Milas Helen Rosenthal Bessie Fiamm Ruth Mendelsohn Morence Goldberg Uilfian Rome Birdie Taft Rose Albert Waterbury Lydia Goldstein Minnie Harry Liebeskind Irving Liebeskind Leon Albert H. A. Joevin Louis King Edward A. Toplitski New Haven Joseph H. Small Milton Small Max Brownstein Charles E. Brody David Feuer Peter Shhechter Joseph Solomon Roberts Liebertial A. A. Levy Samuel Suaman

January Sale Continues With New Year Deals

The notice promotes a January sale as a smart time for upgrades and home improvements. It highlights new furniture, chairs, rugs, tables, pictures, and kitchen utensils to refresh the home atmosphere and ease daily housekeeping tasks.

Bargain Shoes Sale Highlights Dark Brown Suede Boots

The sale lists dark brown suede boots nine inch lace ups with Louis heels priced down from 20.00 to 7.95, plus two pair assortments up to 15.00. Also featured are women spats in fawn and taupe, kid and satin items, slippers, and children's drawer leggings in cotton fleece in dark brown and gray.

Draperies and Furnishings Sale Items Reach Deep Reductions

A local sale listing shows varied draperies, cushions, and fabrics with marked price drops. Sofa pillows, oblong striped cushions, couch covers, striped curtains with valance, and portieres feature sale prices from five to fifteen dollars. Fabrics include long cloth, nainsook, voile, cambric, mull, outing flannel, and lace, with prices cut from regular amounts to 25 to 39 cents per yard or per piece.

Portieres

Late Books and Bedtime Reading Sale List

Catalog style offers diverse books by Morley Dunsany Doyle and others with sale prices. Domestic textiles like towels sheets and blankets are discounted, with specific items and sizes listed. many items show original and sale prices. Local sale emphasizes bed time reading and home goods as key draw.

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