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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1920

Page

14

Cabaret Dance at Brooklawn Country Club Tonight

The Brooklawn Country Club hosts its first cabaret dinner dance with a New York colored orchestra and a program of entertainers. Attendees include Mrs. C. A. Edwards, Frank Wilmot, and many other local notables plus visiting artists from New York.

Brooklawn Country Club New York New York Colored Orchestra C. A, Edwards Frank Wilmot Waldoic Bryant C Hadley N. W- Bishop

Shower Honors Miss Ethel Bender at Home Party

Miss Ethel Bender of 408 Charles Street received a surprise shower hosted by Mrs. Anna Jiler and Mrs. Roth on Thursday night. The Red and White decorated gathering featured vocal selections by Miss A Schnetman and Miss E Gilman, dances by Miss Ruth Berman, violin tunes by Miss S Reback, and a luncheon. Numerous gifts were bestowed by a large group including Mrs. B W Roth and many named guests from Newark and New Haven, with friends and relatives listed among attendees.

Ethel Bender Charles Street Misa Anna Jiler W. ‘Roth A. Schnetman E . Gilman Ruth Berman Newar S.J Lillian Kautor Rebact Frances Lenchick Rose Bogen Ethel -Konopky I Freenspun Naomi Krentzman Anna Schnetman Martha, Maline Minnie ‘Ginsber Anna Krentzman Anna” “Roberts Anna Jiler Elizabeth Gilman Mollie: Goldstein BH. Gottlieb

Woman College Tour by English Educators

A ten weeks tour of American women's colleges and co educated institutions will be made by Prof. Garoline, Fr. E Spurgeon of the University of London and Mrs Ida Smedley Maclean. They expect to arrive on the steamer Carmania about January 23 under the auspices of the committee on international relations. They will visit colleges in the east, middle west and south and address the national convention of suffragists in Chicago February 17.

New -York Federatto Garoline E. Spurgeon University of London Mra Ida Smedley Maclean Lister Institute Carmania Committee On International Relations Association of Collegiate Southern Association of College Women Spurgeon East Middle West South Chicago

Abraham Lodge 10 to Hold Annual Ball in Bridgeport

Abraham Lodge No 89 I C B E announces its annual ball to be held at the Stratfield hotel ballroom on February 37. Guests from New Haven Hartford New York Springfield Meriden Waterbury and other areas are invited. The event marks the lodge’s first ball since 1917 and aims to be a landmark social affair in the city.

Abraham Lodge No Stratfield Hotel Abraham Lodge New Flaven Hartford New York Springfield Meriden Waterbury Panbury Carlos Beck Max Cohen Benjamin B C.B. B Bridgesport Pala ‘Lodge Sig’ Ite Madison ‘Hall Moses. Klein Bernard Kleave Aly Jodge Moses ‘Klein Abaham Lodge Grand Lodge Bernard “Sein Oway Bernard Thleiis Jacob B. Kleth Mem T

Special session urged to ratify federal suffrage

A Connecticut suffrage association announced a special session of the Connecticut General Assembly to act on ratification of the federal equal suffrage amendment. Signers include U S Senator Warren G Harding and Dr Nicholas Murray.

New Haven Jan Connecticut Tonard Wood United States Warren. G. Harding Nicholas Murray General Assembly

Surprise bridal fete for Miss Kinney at Quigley home

A surprise party and shower honored Miss Batty Kinney at Mrs. Quigley’s home on turn street Wednesday evening. Kinney, soon to wed A Lee Cowles of Vermont, received many gifts after dinner. Guests included Mrs. Gertrude Willits, Mrs. Lee Ford, Mrs. Julia Walsh, Mrs. Fred Waterbury, Mrs. Jon Quigley, Mrs. Alexander MacInnis, Mrs. MacLeay, Miss Maylon Lipschir, Miss Eva Driscoll, Miss Grace Corner, Mrs. Herbert Low, Miss Mary Boland, and Miss Elizabeth Kinney. Entertainment featured solo dances by Mrs. MacLeay and Mrs. MacInnis, plus a Spanish dance by Miss Marion Lipschir.

Patty Batty Kinney Quigley A. Lee Cowles Vermont Hete Gertrude Willits Lee Ford Julia Walsh Fred Waterbury Jon, Quigley Alexander ‘MacInnis MacLeay Maylon‘Lipschir Eva Driscol Grace Corner Herbert Low Mary Boland Eliizapeth. Kinney MaeLeay MacInnis

Church Demonstration On Baby Care At Sts Cyril and Methodius

A Sunday 4 PM demonstration at Sts Cyril and Methodius church hall in Church Street will teach dressing and baby care. Mrs Frank A Wheeler, a Crown Street trained nurse turned volunteer for the Americanization bureau, will lead with Miss Anna Panik presiding. The program is the first in a series for city church members and foreign language speakers. women of the congregation are invited.

Frank ‘L. Wilder West Black Rock Country Club F. Bouls Slade League of Women’ ‘Voters New York Stratfeld Equa Leagua Sts. Cyril “and Methodius Church Crown Bueau Anna Panik Gaspar Panik

Licenses Issued For Areas Teense Incomplete Record

Fragmentary OCR notes show licenses issued for certain areas with unclear details. The text is unreadable in parts and names or dates cannot be confirmed. Further source access required for precise entities and dates.

Yow C A Holds First Banquet At Membership Meeting

The YWCA marked its first banquet in 26 years at a membership meeting drawing about 400 guests. A unified board of directors and officers was announced, with reports noting $64,000 in expenditures for cafeterias boarding homes and institute departments, and assets of $84,470 in securities plus $117,028 for a building fund. The event showcased diverse language groups and highlighted growth across educational and general work.

Young Women's Christian - Association International Institute Albert" Iu John MacLaren” Richardson Katherine Virgil Calvin James G. Ludlum Sara. Richards Golden Hil Street Bar~muni Avenue Tnyrnational Institute Vbuilding Lena.Sheldon

Drinkwater to Speak in January Lecture

An upcoming lecture by Drinkwater is announced for January 22 under alumni auspices. He will discuss American themes and his twelve years in the insurance business, with emphasis on securing funds for a memorial at the high school.

Falay Phere Pers Maby Wate Walways Romwell Angland Heppecauser Divamatiz Abimat- Asso Nh Willy Jrables Igh School

Maplewood Minstrels Merry Members Present In Program

Maplewood high school hosted a merry minstrel program featuring interludes led by Meyer Alper as interlocutor. The show highlighted a large cast with Warren Mossman Dorothyi Turner Thurston Pendleton Ann 2008 Billy Allen Beatrice Freedman Sam Hawley Theodosia Hawley and a long chorus including Mary Davis Laura Bentz Fanny Chertok Ruth Johnson Marion Weldlich Muriel Hunter Mary Anderson Hathering Ashelm Betty Knapp Ruth Bevans Cornelia Fitzgibbons Helen Hancock Lillian Stein Wheeler Anderson Witkowiczi Woodfast Burr William W Smith Billy Belknap Whitney Kincaide Stearns Brooks and others with Virginia Harrigson Katherine Barstow Daniel Sterling Helen Esther Bklof MacLaren Ighardson Marlon and Marjorie Barratt.

Will Merry Maplewood Minstrels Meyer Gles-clubi Virginia Harrigson Katherine Barstow Daniel Sterling

Woman of Deeds to Speak at Chamber Luncheon

Katherine Willard Eddy, described as a “woman of deeds,” will speak at a Chamber of Commerce luncheon next Wednesday. She heads Christian Association efforts and urges American women to lead reforms in Russia and China by living among local women and training workers. Eddy, a Big Four speaker for the YWCA, toured the United States this fall outlining association work planned for 1920.

Katherine Eddy Russia China Youngs: Women's Christian Association United States

Indiana Ratifies Federal Woman Suffrage Amendment

Indiana’s legislature in special session ratified the federal woman suffrage amendment. Senate vote 43 to 3 and House 90 to 0, making Indiana the eighth state to approve the amendment. Report notes celebration and national regard in Meridian Tennessee area.

Andianapolis Indiana Senate House

Read Annex Special Attractions in the Annex for Saturday

Che Read Annex showcases a wide array of women’s and children's apparel and home goods. The display includes silk Petticoats and dresses in taffeta and Georgette, winter coats and accessories, shoes, underwear, shirts, towels, linens, and bedding all offered at notably low prices.

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