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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1923

Page

9

Women Voters of Connecticut Hold Hartford Meeting

Bridgeport women attended a Hartford meeting of the Connecticut League of Women Voters. Topics discussed formed the legislative program: 9 hour day for women, maternity work by the Child Hygiene bureau, and voting women as jurors. Speakers included I B Rantoul and Mary Towle, with Assembly members listening to the arguments.

Edith Hastings Hy Lovell John Richardson Bridgeport Connecticut League of Women Voters Hartford State Board of Health and Jury Service For Women I. B. Rantoul Committee Connecticut State Board of Health Mary Towle U. GS New York

Commissioners to Meet for Charities Department Actions

The Charities department commissioners will meet this afternoon at 4 50 p m in the Welfarg Building. The agenda covers only routine bill approvals.

Charities Department Commissioners Welfarg

Club Members Present Vaudeville Show Saturday Night

Bridgeport Business and Professional Women's club rehearses a vaudeville performance to be staged at the Liberty building club rooms next Saturday at 8. Eva Hodgkins directs with R Adams assisting. The cast includes Helen Saunders, Minnie Saunders, Freda Gronberg, Loretta Donohue, Ruth Foster, Thyra Peterson, Heather Hawkins, Judith Fiathers, Ruth Gronquist, Lillian Wood, Alite Margareson, Elsa Lawson, Maylah Hallock, Beatrice Katz, and Ruth Katz performing dances, songs, readings, and a ballet with piano and vocal numbers.

Bridgeport Business and Professional Women's Club Liberty Building Eva Hodgkins R. &. ‘Adams Helen Minnie Saunders Freda Gronberg Loretta Donohue Ruth Foster Thyra Peterson He@ith Hawkins Judith Fiathers Jester and Teddy Bear Ruth Gronquist Lillian Wood Alite Margareson Elsa Lawson Ruth Beatrice Katz Maylah Hallock

Y W C A Educational Classes Set to Resume

The YWCA will restart educational classes today with new offerings on dressmaking basketry and other subjects upon demand. Miss M Woodcock will teach dressmaking on weekdays evening hours and a Wednesday afternoon slot. Additional courses include trained attendants massage cooking china painting plane classes and a drama class with various instructors.

H. M. Clark T. Christie H. Bump

Surprise Shower Honors Dorothy Wilson at Huntington Road

A surprise shower was tendered Dorothy Wilson at her home 285 Huntington Road with a vase as a gift. Guests enjoyed dancing music and a buffet luncheon. Attending were Mrs. Banks Krapp Beeman Rodman Chaffee Ockerley Robinson Wilson Bolger Hull Bolger Naylor Mayhew and others.

Misa Dorothy Wilson Huntington Road John Banks Harold Krapp Difford Beeman Perry Rodman Ralph Chaffee Joseph Dowling William Ockerley H. Robinson D. W. Wilson Aliss Helen Bolger Frances Bolger Pdith Hull Ethel Cook Maud Ard Evelyn Naylor Hazel Mayhew

State Delegates to Attend Annual Shrine Ball

Potentate Joseph P. Frisbie announced that the Shrine ball under Pyramid Temple A. A. O. N. M. S. will be held February eight at the Stratfield hotel. Frisbie chairs the arrangements committee which aims for state wide interest with delegations from many regions expected. Music by an able orchestra will accompany dancing in the hotel dining room and ballroom amid elaborate decorations.

Joseph P. Frisbie Pyramid Temple A. A. O. N. M.S Stratfield Hotel Potentate Frisbie

Fairfield Church Calls Meeting for New Pastor

A First Church of Christ meeting is set for Wednesday evening to consider the successor to Rev. Claris D B Silcox, who resigned after the 10:80 service and will assume duties at Forest Hills on March 1.

Fairfield Church Fairfield Jam First Church of Christ Claris Silcox Forest Hills

Ruhr Invasion Debate Likely At League Session

Paris session of the enlarged League of Nations council opens next Thursday with new members Brenting of Sweden Senor Blanco of Uruguay Salandra to replace Imperiali Adateki to sit for Ishii Viviank to replace Bourgeois. British press gossip on Sweden or neutrals challenging France over Ruhr action remains in embryonic stage.

Paris Associated Press Council of the League of Nations Hjalmar Brenting Sweden Senor Blanco Uruguay Salandra Italy Marquis Imperiali Adateki Viscount Ishii Japan Rene Viviank Leon Bourgeois France London Council of the League of Nations of France Ruhr

Fashion note on gown styles and corsage placement

A fashion vignette describes the popular satin or velvet gown with graceful drapery and a large rosette or corsage on the left side, noted as a focal point that appears to hold the garment in place.

Patterned Blouse and Pleated Skirt Pattern Sale

The Bridgeport Telegram pattern department offers a blouse pattern in sizes small medium and large with a pleated skirt No 9820. Materials required range from 218 yards for smaller sizes to 314 yards for larger busts in 36 or 40 inch widths. Patterns can be ordered for 30 cents for both or 5 cents each, mailed on receipt of 16 cents in stamps or coin.

Cain Bridgeport Telegram Phono Barnum 6100

Black Rock School to Hold New Auditorium Entertainment

The Black Rock school opens its newly completed auditorium with an entertainment Thursday night. The DeKoven quartet and solos by Mrs. Judith Flather and Mr. Weller will perform. Local dancers, led by Mrs. Jean Ingoldsby, join in, with assistants Jeanie Duhize, Mrs. Ruby Cook, Mita Julia Levi, and Minnie Shaw handling duties.

Black Rock School DeKoven Clifton Flather Joseph F. Weller F. William Behreng John Loxgom Judith Flather Weiler Jean Ingoldsby Mias Jeasle Duhize Ruby Cook Mita Julia Levi Minnie Shaw George Cook Joseph Reynolds T, Merle, Shaw Jeck Ingolasby

Greenwich Girl Is Married 10 Port Chester Man

Miss Marjorie Odell, of Greenwich, wed George Studhill of Port Chester at St. Peter's Church, Greenwich, with Rev. Stanley Skilborn officiating. The bride resides with her grandparents Mr and Mrs Howard R Griges of North Water Street.

Greenwich Marjorie Odell Howard R. Griges North Water Street George Studhill Port Chester St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Hye Stanley Skilbourn Ida ‘Thompson

Greenwich Couple Wed in City Ceremony

Miss Odell, a Greenwich High School graduate from the class of 1920, wed in a city ceremony with William Studhill, brother of the groom, as attendant. Mr. Studhill works for Craig and Company in New York City. After the ceremony the couple departed for New York City.

William Studhill Odell Greenwich High School Studhill Craig and Company New York City

Dairy Exhibition Opens In Hartford This January

The Hartford winter dairy exhibition will run from January 33 to 27 under state government auspices. Cl Hough, manager, announced the event as part of the year's dairy activities.

Hartford Cl. Hough Mana

Hartford dairy men set January meeting on milk display

A meeting of dairy men in Hartford is scheduled for January 23 and 24 to discuss a State Milk Producers Association exhibit approved by authorities in Washington. The Hartford display received permission and will be shown across the west with a witness chain of dairy men.

State‘ Milk Producers Association West Washington Hartford

Dr. J Byron Sweet Dies in Jewett City

Norwich January 21 Dr John Byron Sweet age 68 a well known bone setter in Eastern Connecticut died at his Jewett City home after several days unconsciousness He was the son of the late Dr Stephen Sweet of Franklin who passed on to his sons

Norwich John Byron Sweet Connecticut Jewett City Stephen Sweet Franklin

High Skill in Bonesetting Not Linked to Family Name

A terse report notes a bone setting expert with high skill but indicates the family name had not yet been connected. The piece underscores professional recognition while signaling unsettled lineage details.

Dong

Humane agents find quarters for pigs after neglect probe

Fairfield January report states adequate hog pens were provided after Connecticut Humane Society investigators found pens too close to a creek and water overflow, causing pigs to wade neck deep before improvements were made. Three families owned the animals on State Street, and the findings followed complaints.

Fairfield State Street Connecticut, Huemane Society

Bargain Jewelry and Linens Sale Items Remain Discounted

An itemized sale list offers Madeira Napkins, Cut Glass and Silver pieces, Sandwich Trays, Steak Carvers, Bon Bon Dishes, Sugar Shakers, Rick Rack Braid, Corset Laces, Dust Caps, Hair Nets, Silk Petticoat Ruffles and Kleinert's Dress Shields with marked reductions from regular prices. Prices range from 7 to 90 cents on smaller items and several dollars on larger wares.

Kleinert

Glove Silk Undergarments On Sale In Various Colors

Plain and drop stitched fabrics in flesh orchid Nile green maize and hide tones. Prices before reduction span $2.75 to $3.98 for Glove Silk Vests. Lace trim med and embroidered options in flesh arid white with black trimming priced $4.50 to $6.00. Glove Silk Costume Slips in navy blue and black marked at half price. Knickers Step-ins and Glove Silk items offered in flesh navy brown and black with various sizes and reductions. Underwear section displays main door.

Ork

Parkhill Ginghams Dresses for Girls Ages 8 to 14

Regulation dresses in Copenhagen blue white tan and blue stripes cost 2.89 to 4.69. Dresses feature checks trimmed with plain shades or with checked collars sleeves or pocket flaps. Some smocked or cross-stitched in black or contrasting colors and others with applique work. All long-sleeved and suitable for early spring.

Parkhill Ginghams Copenhagen

Sale on ribbons announced at Main floor clearance

Readers see a clearance note offering satin and moire ribbons in plaid and satin styles, priced from 75 cents to $1.50 per yard. All widths included, with the sale taking place on the Main floor of the store.

New Designs at Pattern Counter Third Floor

McCall 25 cts. New luncheon sets stitching motifs for decor decorating dresses and bedspreads. New items for children's dresses offered at Pattern Counter on the third floor.

Stamped Pillow Cases From Pequot Tubing Sale

Advertises stamped pillow cases made from Pequot tubing with hemstitched or scalloped edges. Priced down from 1.35 to 0.89 per pair, with pieces of natural linen and tan art cloth. Centerpieces offered at 36 inches, with prior price around 0.75.

Cts

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