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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1920

Page

9

Children's Day At United Church Observed With Music

The United Church marked Children’s Day with a two hour program directed by William C. Hawes and featuring a 35-voice choir led by Mae. Infants were baptized and presented Bibles as part of a spring program amid songs, recitations, and a message by Rev. William Horace Day. Mr Armstrong resigns as director of religious education and Rev Edging T Cowles will assume duties this fall.

Denilaron We United Church William C. Hawes Church School Yiona Salvation -Okay Stat Puttel New York Male Mae Morans Rey Wiliam Horace Day Selma Echter Sarah Helen Grumman Mrr Elmer Beardsley Rene Pred Fiat Dts Robert B. Fard West Armstrong Frederick Edging T. Cowles Kensingum Conn Hartford Heotosical Seminary United Church Hoton Point Friends of the Invita

Aldermanic Meeting Sees Mayor Absent Amid Jamboree

A disrupted aldermanic gathering near Easton devolved into a merry scene with Mayor Wilson and many aldermen present but the leading figure failing to appear. Wilson arrived early and greeted guests while others queued for the convention at Black Rock turnpike.

Wilson Homer Godfrey Black Rock Easton John Tarty

Closing Recital Highlights Dances by Isabel Pivlans

Isabel Pivlans danced numerous charming solos at the closing recital led by Miss Francos B. Cosaswell. The program featured children in picturesque costumes and scenes depicting European dances, garden settings, and Time themed acts. A Put stage appeared as Miss Cosaswell directed the show from Scagide Dn Syilute.

Auits Isabel Pivlans Francos B. Cosaswell

Lawn fete planned at Anne Hathaway Cottage

Mrs Howard Edge of 121 Stratfield road will host a large lawn fete at her home Thursday afternoon for the Anne Hathaway Cottage Art League in Beardsley Bridgeport park. Attendants include Mrs Philip L WM, Mrs Card iyt, 3S Doremus, and Mrs Guy Hammond with several features and whist games.

Howard Edge Stratfield Road Anne Hathaway Cottage of Art League Beardsley Bridgeport Atrs Dru Philip L. WM Cardiyt Doremus Guy Hammond

St Charles School to Graduate Eighth Grade Class

Commencement exercises for the eighth grade at St Charles School will be held Wednesday evening at 7:50. A class of 70 pupils, the largest ever, will graduate. Rev Thomas P Closter, principal, will deliver the sermon titled Catholic Creation. Exercises conclude with benediction at the Blessed Sacrament.

St. Charles Jon East Thomas P. Closter

Port Rotarians to Attend International Convention

Atlantic City prepares for the Rotary clubs international convention in June with Rotarians from New England among the delegates. Redmund S. Wolfe and Donis Pawlett, president and secretary of the local club, will join other officials at the event.

Rotary Clubs Ac Atlantic TS Merghy Fibaoes Pt Atantia City Oves New England Redmund S. Walfe Donis Pawlett Secretas

Daring Bathing Suits Spark Colorful Trends

In Calveston on June 20, fashion notes describe daring bathing suits with bright colors and open backs, paired with stockings and light footwear. The piece highlights a shift toward bold swimsuits and unconventional beachwear, reflecting a lively summer style.

Calveston Texas

Lawn Fete Proves A Great Success

A lawn fete at the United Church parish house drew hundreds for an afternoon and twilight program. Mrs Nashaniele Worthen presided with Miss Annes Warner guiding the dress parade. Music and garden games entertained. funds benefit pathanlo work. Volunteers Marvy Walker and helpers arranged outdoor attractions.

At United Church Jesuh AL “J. Warner Nashaniele Worthen Annes Warner Hasteus Hew Marvy Walker May Far Mias ‘Hiolan ‘Manallt Goule Singnd Joseph Weller Ims Lo Nelkbergur Ats Sterling W. Go Tineborgh Laney Articley

Local Society Notes From Dartmouth Reunion and Weddings

Personal notes record a Dartmouth reunion with Mr and Mrs Ralph Paine of 225 Wieluis Street and guests from New York and Stratford visiting Mrs Pifeld’s family. Engagements are announced for Ruby Reed to George Boeusin of Albany. Andover wedding plans unfold for Mrs Margaret Humphreys and Genie Wilcox Jr in St Peter’s Episcopal Church.

Ralph Paine Wieluis Street Mfr Ernest Pifieldy Maven New York Pifeld Perenia Des Philo Maven Stratford Iinfield and Mirs George WL Mumpheys Milford Margaret Raqvees Humphreys Genie Wilcox Jr St. Peter's Ispisconat G. Bverett Knollmeyer Alargo Irene Fang Rochester N Sandiegan Janet Cheney Russ Evalyn Booth Anderson School New Haven Locomobile Company Newton J. Thee Ruby I. Reed George W. Boeusin Albany Reed Goorse Windsor Mapler Arene Tite Min Pes Farley Yolen Wtewe Wormer Retter Briday Quesse Reig W W. Burstow Laurel Avenue Tong Hil

Secrets of the Movies Revealed and Misterious Q-Whih

Fragmented text describes questions about film figures and biograph references. It mentions Wallace Reid and hints at asking where his Get anmic appears, with garbled phrases and unclear prompts.

Vacation Parties At Omans Camp Opens For Children

Omans Camp near Sen avenue announces a two week program for children with supervised activities. The camp offers meals, a pool, and full supervision led by Miss Shey, with assistants and a camp committee including Mrs. William J. Griffith and other Associated Charities members.

Omans Safety Club Aruia Sarmss Amin Lortho Gall Wehan Simpson Wiliam J. Griffith Associated Charities

Daughters of Isabelle to Give June Festival

The Daughters of Isabella plan a large June festival with various events and a social program. Mrs F. Sulit is chairman, initiation will be held at Varuna hall, and candidates will be welcomed by state officers. Grand regent Mrs H. Lavey presides as the court hosts the degree ceremony and attendant social event.

Isabella Ign Sulit Cavum Im Colonist St. Bincents Varuna Hall Stato Street FBI J. McNanrrrn Lavey Wien

Square coin trials in Australia spark confusion and delay

In Australia late 20s, speculation rises over square coins and tilting nickel designs. Report notes limited adoption by settlers and a few attempts by individuals to use square two-anna pieces since 1919, with a 7 dia square coin and square five-cent pieces mentioned as evolving ideas amid circulation changes.

Sydney Australia Chase Hugh Dursinions Dia Ted Dayton

First Concert of Season Draws Big Crowd at Beardsley Park

Warmer weather brought thousands to the Beardsley park concert, the opening of a seven game series arranged by the Board of Education. Concerts will alternate between Beardsley and Seaside parks with Wheeler and Wilsiac bands at Beardsley and Coast Artillery at Seaside. Evening programs and dancing on the screens are planned for June 24 and July 3, with继续 concerts through July 4 at both parks.

Beardsley Park Board of Education Boardsley Sind Wheeler and Wilsasi Park Coast Artillery Sepsice Mraljeye Jimers Ml Mug-J Seaside Park Bearnsley Seaside Beardsley Beardsley Parks

Turkish women emerge from veils in city life

Turkish women shed veils in Istanbul and larger cities, adopting hats and bolder behavior. They increasingly occupy public spaces once limited to men, with special seating in railways and new social venues reflecting shifting norms.

Gaza Thera

Court scene ends with fine and remittance in odd wager case

A truck driver named Hodees pleaded in court amid a bizarre bet dispute. The judge refused the wager, fined the driver and reduced the penalty by one dollar due to his “seed humor and gokL mabure,” leaving a modest fine and partial remission.

SI Ossuaho Hodees Gokl Mabure

Miss Hall Pupils Recital Opens Evening Dance Program

Miss Hall presents a pupils recital at the hall with senior and junior dancers performing modern social dances and various numbers. The program closes with an original display by the class in pale le dancing and a concluding interpretive piece from Miss Hall's pupils.

Ballet Atisa

Peddling Names Of Wellesley Girls In Fraud Scheme

A dubious practice circulates made up stories about Wellesley College women to seed attention across papers. The scheme lists false names from town directories, prompting readers to doubt the article’s credibility.

Hats and Bonnets for Girls with Velvet Trim

Describes hats, bonnets, and sweaters for girls in white linen and organdie. Details include hats with soft crowns, drooping brims, velvet ribbons, blue and old rose colors, white atrapsam securing trim, and prices ranging from $1.50 to $2.50 for various styles.

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