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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1921

Page

15

Elias Howe School Drive for Clean Teeth a Success

Bridgeport reports a successful school dental hygiene drive among fourth and fifth graders in rooms 11 12 and 18. Dr. Alfred C G Fones guest of honor outlined the program and praised good foods while a play and songs highlighted the benefits of clean teeth.

Bridgeport Elias Howe Alfred CG. Fones Board of Education Winifrea Hert Kittle Devlin Abbot Sloan Teeth Gang William Lyon Room 12 Catherine Cod Rob Brush Charles Kelman May Par“Gi

Widow Society Schedules Afternoon Meeting At Home

The Protestant Widows Society held an afternoon gathering at the president’s home with Geo Comstock in regular business and trustees and friends present. Mrs. Birdseye provided the Christmas tree and a silts-stowed program. Harriet Russell and First M. & others offered a charming play grab bag and entertainment at the home, while Mrs. Susann Hawley Davis gave a song recital introducing her pupils at the Stratfield.

Protestant Widows' Society WS Geo Comstock Hos IL Ww Birdseye Harriet Russell

Social and church events listed in local club notes

Personal notes document a series of dancing parties hosted by the Business and Professional Women's Club at the Liberty Building, with Mr and Mrs Char Whites and other residents arranging afternoon and evening gatherings. Other items cover a Woman's Missionary Society meeting, Cedarmac Social Girls events, a tea hosted by Mrs Edmund Wolfe, and updates on rug making classes and lamp efficiency notes from World.

Jule Dwigan Ava Grover Business and Professional Women’s Club Liberty Building Willard Sprague Charles Bartram Edmund Wolfe Brookls Counselub Yate Society Archibald McNeil Fairfield Aven Palm Beacon

National Music Clubs Biennial Contest Announced

The National Federation of music clubs announces the fourth biennial contest for artists aged 18 to 39 to showcase talent and promote professional opportunity. Connecticut winner Afes Hike Fol l and Hubwell from this city earned the state award two years ago. inquiries go to Mrs Frederic M Card 336 Beina Avenue.

National Federation of Tus Uel Afes Hike Frederic M. Card Beina Avenue

Enforced Winter Vacation Programs for City Women

The Young Women’s Christian Association in Golden Ha street organizes classes for unemployed women during a forced winter vacation. Women study business skills, sewing, and typewriting while a new First Aid nursing group forms. Speakers from local firms discuss efficiency and changes in commerce as classes continue as needed. Washington notes discuss delaying Britain’s debt repayments to the U.S. until Congress approves, with Senate actions tied to long term securities negotiations.

Chveistian Association Golden Ha Street Jolly Regionat Volley Symnasium Anna Low DP. MM Read Co Prank Buller Hewland Dry Goods Company Washington Great Britain United States la Pollett Wisconsin Senate Secretaries of State Treasury Congress Finance Committee Tft Shulmers Haa Althoust Walsh Dermutral Massachusects

Peter M. Davey Elected Grand Knight of Fork Council KC

Peter M. Davey head of the Davey Brothers wholesale grocery firm was elected Grand Knight of Fork Council Knights of Columbus to fill the vacancy caused by George T. Kelly's death. Hugh J. Lavery named deputy grand knight. Ball set for February 7 at Stratfield hotel with James F. Walsh John J. Myan John J. Neary and other committee members listed.

Peter M. Davey Davey Brothers Fork Council Knights of Columbus George T. Kelly Hugh J. Lavery Wen Depuy Grand Knight Davey Stratfield Hotel Tames F. Walsh Ohn Myan John J. Neary Jc. Thomas A. Winian Walter B. Flarricgan John Chantey Tohn K. Murph James Falvey

RARNUM RECREATION ARRAIGNMENT AND PROGRAM NOTES

Miss Gertrude Seibert was arraigned in a musical program for the B. ion center meetings. The program features a beilsela by Seibert piano solo by Carl Seibert and saxophone solo by Albert Seiberum. Dancing will follow the music. Whitmor Boynton, cashier of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad freight office at Stamford, is convalescing after injuries from a fall through a trap door.

Gertrude Seibert Arraig B.ion Center Seibert Carl Seibert Albert Seiberum Wihmaor Boynton Stamford

French Comment On Reduction Of U S Rhine Forces

Paris reports French reaction to the U S move to cut Rhine troops from 15 000 to 8 000. Officials say the shift signals an American policy toward minimal European involvement, while French argue a small garrison still supports deterrence and morale on Germany. France emphasizes they hope the American flag remains on the Rhine beside France and England.

U.S. Rhine Paris Ameri- Gam Rhine United States War Department Pan Germany France England

Royal Arcanum Ladies Install New Officers

Mrs Asnes A Helden of Spring iid supreme regent installed new Royal Arcanum officers at Royal Srcanum hall with Daley W Baratow as regent Ruth A Barr vice regent Ida Wuort men orator Ellen Elliot past regent Maig Curtiss secretary Nellis Robinson treasurer Givira Eake warden Mary Pege. Banquet for 125 served at Bridgeport club Frank Riley speaker Isabel Gregory soloist Carter responded Loyalty Seaside council entertained the women in the evening.

Asnes A. Helden Springiid Royal Arcanum Royal Srcanum Daley W. Baratow Ruth A. Barr Amfva Ida Wuortmen Ellen Elliot Maig Curtiss Nellis Robinson Givira Eake Clarence Williamson Mary Pege Bridgeport Frank Riley Isabel Gregory Atrs. Carter Seaside Council

Milford Hospital Advisory Committee Expands Membership

Milford Hospital Auxiliary executive committee votes to increase the advisory panel from three to five, adding Miss Jonnie Merwin and Mrs. S. Ts. Burwell. Remaining members include Merwin, Mrs. Nicholas M. Pond, and Mrs. Wit, B. Meiarthy. Open house scheduled Saturday 1 to 10 and Sunday 2 to 3 for inspection. executives request donations for patient comfort and hospital needs.

Wemens Milford Hospital Ave Jonnie Merwin Ts. Burwell Mervitt Sr Merwin Nicholas M. Pond Teday BurMay Wit Perons Pitiontis Ela

Lincoln Circle Ladies of G A R Install New Officers

Lincoln Circle Ladies of G A R held installation ceremonies with Mrs. Mary Yale, department president, presiding. Incoming officers include Mrs. Jerome May as president, Mrs. Aris Andrews senior vice president, Mrs. Josephine Gray junior vice president, and other named officers. Mrs. Yale honored the retiring president Mrs. Rosa Wright with the past president's pin and received a compliment from Mrs. Verlacht.

Lincoln Circle A. R Mary Yale Jerome May Aris Andrews Josephine Gray Annetta &Tone M. Alide Piriver Edith Cheene Rose Cabot Ire Ente Green Ads Gray 3Ry Hildebrand Harrie Smith Anna T'ichard

Installation of Bridgeport Lodge K of P officers

Installation of officers for Bridgeport Lodge K of P took place in the lodge rooms at 1025 Main Street last night. Installing officer Deputy Grand Chancellor Harrison Booth from Joseph Dowdall lodge presided. Newly instituted officers include Chancellor Commander John Shenton, Vice-Chancellor Culver Tiras, Prelate Hector J. Heckett, and Banker of Work Charles Nutten.

Bridgsport K. of PL Main Street Grindhancallor Harrison Booth Joseph Dowdall Lodge John Shenton Culver’ Tiraszeny Hector J. Heckett Charles Nutehin

Installation Held by C. A. M. at 181 State Street

The council of the C. A. M. held its annual installation of officers at 181 State Street. Deputy Counselor Charles Young from Norwalk attended and acted as installing officer. A luncheon of hot roast beef and coffee was served at the close of the event.

As Cownell State Street Counelior Charles Young Norwalk

Swimming Club Benefit Dance Supports Connecticut Association

The entertainment committee led by A. Helen Clark, chairwoman, hosted a benefit dance at the Business and Professional Women's club last night. A large crowd attended to help the Wenis swimming association of Connecticut, which outlines ambitious plans for nautical honors next season.

Fine Music Evening to Aid Near East Relief

An under the auspices of the Authors, with Mrs. FP B Granniss as chairman, a fine program will be presented this evening in the High school auditorium by Bridee Bort artists to raise funds for Near East relief. The event features many performers including Lorena Beresford, Mary Morse Grannies, Hazel Nichols, Edna Northrop, George Taylor, Irene Comer, Erma Chase, Grace Norton Dudley, Dorothy Smith, Ruth Williams, and Catharine Russell among others with piano violin and cello solos, dances, and readings.

FP. B. Granniss Bridee- Bort Henry Hadley Lorena Beresford Mary Morse Grannies Hazel Nichols Dalton George Taylor Mary Matson Foulds Edna Northrop Ixeayus Soln Aid Gounod Mhue Levasseur Louis Girand Booth Tarkington Irene Comer Slorum Miss Chase Terence Comer Dorothy N Taabel Pillans Sonrano Anon Gredea Centralka Ty Weary Thomag Mra Davi Mr Chase Alisa Comer Solas Waller Fisher Toh

Three Held For Breach Of Peace And Assault

Subaelion Williams of 265 Peydonnoel street was assaulted by Randolph Read and his wife Sarah Read of the same address yesterday night. Emergency hospital physicians treated three stitches over the right temple. The Reads were arrested on assault and breach of the peace charges. Arraignment to be held this morning in the city court. An auto theft report follows: a car owned by Thomas Hyde of Hadden Street was stolen from Gilbert Street near Main last night. license OB1AG.

Subaelion Willams Peydonnoelistreet Randolph Read Sarah Read Moon de Jin Willams Aion Jack Wade Thornae Hy Hadden Street Atulen Tran Gilbert Main

Marvelous Values Envelopes Lace Embroidery and Ribbon Attire

Exquisite garments featuring insertions of lace embroidery and ribbon. Lace trimmed both back and front with bodice tops or built-up shoulders and lace shoulder straps. Hamburg embroidery details with pink or white options and square or V necklines. Long skirts with under ruffles and Hamburg flounces.

Hamburg

Dainty Undergarments Offer Lace Trimmed Pieces

An advertisement touts Dainty Undergarments at $1.50 each. Includes chemises with lace trimming and built up shoulders, and lace trimmed bottoms in full cut styles.

Nightgowns in pink or white with varied necks and sleeves

The collection features pink or white nightgowns with round or square necklines and kimono sleeves. Embroidery and lace trim decorate several pieces, while others have long sleeves and extra wide skirts in white only.

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