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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1920
Page
13
Mrs. John F. Quinn to be honored at the first Black Rock Country Club Women’s Committee bridge party. Guests include Mrs. A Baldwin and Mrs. Ward Van Ness among many hostesses and helpers. Local clubs host Whist and pinochle events. social trips and campus notices appear across Bridgeport area.
Junior Arnold of 660 Washington Avenue leaves for summer, Edwards T Reilly and Mrs. Reilly receive at 1278 Howard Avenue for arrival of a son born at their new home in June. Miss Agnes Parry is noted prior nuptials. Mr and Mrs. Van Giesen of 18 Brooklawn Avenue announce son born recently. Edward Reily, a Mass Institute of Technology student, returns for summer. Miss Odette Peder of Greenfield Hill visiting, Miss Virginia Ives also listed. Mr and Mrs Barry North Avenue attend Fest in Hartford. Miss Mary Zuber Van Giesen convalesces from pneumonia. Ladies Aid meeting at Newfield M E Church Thursday at noon. tea served. Miss Henrietta Kent returns from Rosemary Hall to spend summer with her parents on Park Avenue. Tutapochon Barker Ball team to host June Confetti dance at Industrial Service Club June 1. Taupochons silver cup on display.
Miss Gratia Ta Rice, juvenile court and art authority, addressed the Business and Professional Women’s club at the Welfare building auditorium. She analyzed Raphael’s Descent from the Cross and other Western pictures to illustrate foreground middleground and color harmony, noting drawing perfection and interrelations of parts. The group planned a weekly luncheon at the Stratfield with committee members named and a future entertainment by H.W. Langzedlel.
This afternoon at 2 o'clock a sewing class in millinery opens at the Food Hut on Stine Street. Miss Gladys Green leads the session for women wanting to bring materials and make hats. On Wednesday at 2 58 PM Green will demonstrate a mid summer hat and frame covering. On Thursday at 2 30 PM another herb pack canning demonstration will show fruit and vegetable canning with sugar alternatives. Women of Bridgeport and vicinity invited.
London on June 4 reports H. G. Wells backs higher pay for London schoolteachers facing strikes. He argues education underpins the modern community and warns wage suppression risks upheaval, urging a larger teaching staff per pupil and better professional regard.
In Denver on June 14 William Hy Conley, a deputy and marshal here, is noted as the oldest deputy marshal. The piece also mentions the avocado containing high fat content and hints at potential diabetic dietary considerations, though cost limits its value.
The Minnesota program led by Miss Mumford stages the first school trial of practical child training within home management. Eighteen junior students care for real babies in two practice houses, living with assigned families and handling meal planning, budgeting, and baby care as part of the curriculum.
Bridgeport hosts the Fairfield County Women’s Christian Temperance Union for its thirty seventh annual convention at First Methodist Church starting tomorrow. Sessions begin at 8 pm with devotions led by Mrs. R Lampming, welcomes by Mrs. Orville Reep, and remarks by Mrs. Henry Scovil of Stamford. Local reports and memorial service follow, with addresses by Rev. dna Fielder and Mrs. Mary B. Wilson from the World W C T U.
The column presents quiz queries about film lore and stars, asking who doubled a dead actor, the age of a child actor, and other industry trivia. Answers reference Lockwood and a set of mystery questions about directors, actors, and titles. Court Berkshire and Independent Order of Foresters notices are noted among local items.
A long, winding diary recounts a Springfield visit with social club events and a weekend party. The writer details meetings at the Professional Women's clubs, bus rides, a convention in Golden, shopping for outfits, and a trip to Forest Park with fellow attendees. The narrative blends personal observations with names and places from the gathering. It mentions people like Alice Doyle and references local venues, fashion, and travel arrangements.
Many men have awaited summer wash ties and now they are here. They are very serviceable and neat looking in attractive degigris and colors. Each tie priced at 25 cents for men and boys.
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