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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1920

Page

13

Miss MacDonald Feted at Brooklawn Bridge Event

Miss Margaret Macdonald daughter of Mrs. Thomas Hond Macdonald of 2 Brooklawn avenue Wiemarnage with Charles Clapp Jay of New York city will be a great social event on Saturday She was guest of honor at a luncheon and bridge given by the Circle Sisters at the Brooklawn Country club Decorations featured purple iris and white flowers Mrs Edwin Hoyt won the bridge prize and Miss Macdonald was presented with the guest prize Attendees included Mrs Nixon Elliot Miss Harriet Post Mrs Russell Macdonald Miss Alec Curtis and others.

Margaret Macdonald Thomas Hond Macdonald Brooklawn Avenue Wie Marnage Charles Clapp Jey New York City Brigse Givan Cirle Sisters Brooklawn Country Club Edwin Hoyt Mec- Ronald Nixon Elliot Denver Harriet Post Spokane Wasa Russell Macdonald Pittsburgh Alec Curtis Uoss Cole Andrew R. Smith Marion Henshaw J Walker Hill Elizabeth Seeley Mary Hintks Edvin Hoyt Marjorie Deloss

Bridgeport New Haven Bus Line Formed

A certificate filed Monday with the secretary of state establishes the Bridgeport New Haven Bus Line company authorized to issue shares of $100 each. Timers W. Crabbe of Bridgeport Herman Cy Herbert of Bridgeport and Waller Rally of Milford are named in the original incorporation. The Drum Manufacturing Company of Bridgeport is capitalized at $45,000. Mrs. HH Rowbotham of 27 Hough Avenue Bridgeport has returned home from Bridgeport Hospital.

Bridgeport

Alliance Women Rally Endorses Connecticut Delegate

An enthusiastic gathering in Laussenna North Carolina, organized by the Alliance of Democratic Women, endorsed reappointing Higs Tutl-Rees to the Connecticut national committee post. Mrs McDermott and Mrs Henry Wade Rogers reflected on Wilson era policies while urging women to engage in primaries and support the Democratic slate.

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Miss Wheeler Graduates From Vassar with Honors

Misa Helen Wheeler daughter of Justice George W Wheeler was the sole Bridgeport alum among Vassar College graduates at commencement in Poughkeepsie. She excelled in English and played on college hockey and tennis teams, helped arrange a Smith College and Vassar tournament, and attended campus events with notable Yale president Dr Active P Hadies Jr. and other prominent figures.

Misa Helen Wheeler George W. Wheeler Bridgeport Aonioy Vassar College Mira Wheeler Smith College Vassar Alice Chammnan Smith Milas Wheeler Tice Wheeler Active P. Hadies Yale Dauxter Helen Morton Caughier Dude Mortis Buthider Boston Clas Wheeler Baldwin Ool Bryn Mawr Lucien T. Warnes Ac Vassar

Fairfield County Court Appointees Named in Meeting

Fairfield County officials were appointed at a meeting of judges held Monday in Hertford. Appointments include Superior court clerks and assistants such as Fred W. Tracey, clerk at 4300 dollars, Michael Z. Myanagan as assistant clerk at 3300, Munich as assistant clerk at 88000, Samuel A. Davis of Danbury as assistant clerk at 1000. Public defender Robert G. DeVorest and State’s attorney Homer S. Cummings named. Official stenographer Leonard W. Casewell and messenger Sidney Hawley listed. Unexpired term of Charles Evans renewed. County health officer James A. Marr. State bar examining committee members named. Annual figures noted.

Supreme Court Superior Court Hertford Fairfield County Fred Www. Tracey Michael Z. Myanagan Munich Samuel A. Davis Danbury Bradford B. Harte Je William T,dingha Robert G- de- Vorest Siane Homer S. Cummings Léonard VW. Casewell Sidney Hawley Charles &. Isvans James A. Marr John T. Rubbard James J. Wheeler Edward T. Robbins John WW. Banks Frederick

Inspector Henry's Trial Opens in New York Court

June session opens as Justice Works denies motion to dismiss in the perjury case of Police Inspector Dominick Fenty of the Tenderloin district. Jurors begin selection amid ongoing inquiry into alleged misconduct by Assistant District Attorney James H. Smith. Henry recently acquitted of neglect of duty related to a separate case.

Vew York Supreme Court Justice Works Today Dominick Fenty Tenderloin Assiatant James TH. Smith New York Henry

Secrets of the Movies Revealed on Color in Film

A feature explores why studios avoid pure white on set and how colors are chosen for filming. It notes camera responses to tones, the use of natural sets, and the aim to keep actors visually expressive. Mary Jeteford has spent about ten years in pictures. Ethel Glayton’s maiden name was Blum. Maury Pickford arrived in this country in early childhood. Jessie McAuster is Ben Wilson’s wife.

Mayers Maury Pickford Mine Sadda Yaces Smalls Alice Doyle

Conn Business Women to Attend Convention

Connecticut businesswomen from various professions plan to attend the first New England convention to be held in Springfield June 1 to 12. The gathering is hosted by the Springfield Chamber of Commerce and Springfield Business Women's clubs.

CONN New England Springfield Springeid Chamber of Commerse

Dressmaking demonstrations planned at State Street Hut

Mrs WL O Keummel of Chic dressmaking school will present a dressmaking demonstration at the State Street food hut tomorrow afternoon with models on display and a lesson on how to wear new garments. Miss Gladys B Green will conduct a canning demonstration showing homestead packing of beets pineapple and other fruits with no added sugar and discuss various canning methods. The public is invited to attend both events.

WL. O. Keummel Chic Wil Food Hut State Street Ken Weal Will & I Gladys B. Green Miss Green

County Suffrage Meeting Monday in Ridgefield

Maifield County Woman Suffrage association holds its annual convention in Ridgefield Monday with Miss Mary Geet as host and Mrs Frank Schuven as secretary of the National association. The gathering, raised by the Teague of Women Voters, is described as the suffragists last convention for enfranchised women, with Miss Caroline Ruuta-Beer to preside.

Maifield County

A Sure Way To End Dandruff

An advertisement claims a sure method to cure dandruff by applying four ounces of plain liquid arvon at night and rubbing it into the scalp. By morning most dandruff will be gone, with repeated use dissolving and destroying all signs and itching, leaving the hair fluffy and glossy.

George Vincent to Speak on Progress at Yale Meeting

George Vincent, chairman of the Rockefeller foundation and Yale graduate, will speak on Progress. He is seen as a probable successor to Yale president Dr. Arthur T. Hadley. Luncheon reservations are arranged with Miss Olgate at her country estate. The event notes $690,000 from the General Education Board toward a $2,000,000 endowment to raise teacher salaries.

George Vincent Rockefeller Foundation Dr. Vincent Yale Arthur T. Hadley Olgate Agino Th General Education Board

Vassar Graduates Receive Diplomas in 1927 Ceremony

In Poughkeepsie the Vassar College graduation honored 257 students with diplomas. Three earned Master of Arts degrees while gifts totaling more than $400,000 were announced, marking a significant philanthropy for the college.

Poughkeepsie, N Tommence Cras Dss Hele Vassar Cétege Chiss

Marriage Licenses Issued by Vital Statistics Bureau

The Bureau of Vital Statistics reports marriage licenses issued yesterday to couples including Bortohan at 155 Colorado Avenue and Bessie Walfelt, Spruce Attent. Joseph G. Cummings at 87 Garfield Avenue and Celeste Richards, 018 Madison. Bernardo Shandin at 98 Madison Avenue and Mihal Knight, 93 Madison Avenue. Manny Z. Maurer in Stamford, Conn. and Pearl Schiwarts, 2 Garfield Avenue. Steve Balgach, 112 Pine Street and Teresa Sooke, 9 Spruce Street. Johns Soycak, Elizabeth Falls, Me. and Lizah Sinchak, 206 Hallam Street. Albert TM Bean Vine Street and Rost Mulford Brophy, 2685 Main Street.

Bureau of Vital Statistics Sven Ierday Bortohan Colorado Avenue Bessie Walfelt Spruce Attent Joseph G. Cummings Garfield Avenue Celeste Richards Madison Svenus Bernardo Shandin Madisors Avenue Mihal Knight Madicson Manny Z. Maurer Stam Yford Conn Pearl Schiwarts Steve Balgach Pine Street Teresa Sooke Spruce Street Johns Soycak Elizabeth Falls Lizah Sinchak Hallam Street Albert Bean Vine Street Mulfford Brophy Main Street

Lawn party plans and shop talk in June issue

A narrator recalls a mother and daughter discussing hosting a lawn party during warm June days. They plan a casual gathering, admire Barnegat cedar furniture, and note tea, chocolate, and pastry treats. They discuss inviting friends, gifting outfits, and the idea of a party at nine months of the year despite weather. The tone blends domestic chatter with marketing for Barnegat cedar furniture and gift ideas.

Angeles Tinh RT. Whiting Mr. Whiting Pyitheewn jAehiting Benedic X. Buckingham and Company

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