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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1920

Page

17

Dinner Dance for Bride Sogn and Family Events

A string of social notices from the town diary includes a June 11 dinner and dance at Mrs. Sonn Field honoring Miss Eunice Newman on her upcoming June 12 wedding to Bradford Warner. Several bridal party members are named, along with venue details and attendees. The page also notes a Memorial Day event at Black Rock Country club for children with games, and various gatherings at homes, schools, and clubs.

Nommano Christine Newman Robert Weeds Eleanor, Bartman Anna Swinnerton Elizabeth Havens G. Sherman Windsor Cwill Transtrnor Palmer John Wheeler, Jr Norman Leeds Amliss Helen Hartzmerger Aley-ons the-Ftudaca Surty Py i Irene Stevenson Vermont Atk Daley Black Rock Country Club Lacey H. Blackman Henrietta Bithon Washington Avenue Millbrook

MISS SAMMIS WEDS MAJOR PATTERSON IN UNITED CHURCH

Miss Sammis bride of Major Robert A Patterson of Bristol in United church parlors at 4:30 with Rev Dr Williams Horate Derwill officiating. She works with YWCA and was a Girls Work leader in this city. Patterson is a Harvard research fellow. Honeymoon planned in the White Mountains. Bridal party includes sisters and Bristol guests. reception at Read's tea room follows luncheon.

Holyoke Epsy Frances A. Sammis Eaton Street Robert A. Patterson Bristol United Church Willams Horate Derwill Norfolk Patterson i Harvard University Cambridge Gane Rand Avenue Sammis Miss Sammi Katherie. Burrill East’ Orange Cement Pevege Freedom N. H James Alton Charles Greene Wichester Albert Everts Newton Centre Brooklyn Seymour Ruth Rachel Pattéreon Broom Marion Morton Charles Rodenbach Bertha Biteheark Mildred Nash South Norwalk Miss Hdlth White Springflcia Masa Elen Lois Rordenbach Naugatuck Dudley Ingraham

Mrs Spreckels Honored by Beaux Arts Society

Paris May 2 Mrs Adolph Spreckels arrived to confer with the French minister of arts about a memorial to American and French soldiers in San Francisco. The Beaux Arts Society escorted her in a special manner with top officials and artists present. Mrs Spreckels was joined by Mrs Mapison Beanet, formerly Miss Kate Fuller of Boston. A wave of wealthy American women began leaving France as cost of living proved too high, Mrs John W Mackay noting the high expenses.

Paris Adolph F. Spreckele Ane Arts San Francisco Society of Beaux Artsval Spreckels Beaux Arts Society Sire Mapsivon Beanet Kate Puller Boston John W. Mackay France Mrs. Mackey

House stands firm on free seed distribution demand

For the third time in recent weeks the House refused to accept a Senate compromise that would have allowed government free seed distribution on request. The House demanded direct free seed distribution without individual requirements.

Washington House Senate

Shoe wage increase shocks workers in Manchester area

The W. H. McKhawin company, shoe manufacturers, announced a ten percent wage rise affecting about 11,500 workers in Manchester and several other cities. The move comes amid broader price adjustments and labor market activity in the region.

Manchest. N W. HK. McKhwain Company Bia City New Et A

Interpretive Dancing In Closing Recital Highlights

An interpretive dancing closing recital filled the Coloziul ball room to capacity. Miss Lois Will delivered an exceptional Russian synopsis dance, Doriska Chatten performed the dragonfly dance with grace, and Edna O'Brien led the love story Mass Queraders. Senior Pierrot, Tarlequin, and Zephyr dances impressed, while the Spanish tambourine cue delighted the audience.

Coloziul Lois Doriska Chatten Méss Edna O'Brien Gowumbine Toseon Pierrot Dante Siren My. Quilly Lone Aga

Dramatic Club Presents Irish Play at United Church

The United church supported drama with Bernard Butler Yerta’s masterwork produced by Mrs. Lark Sherman Pryor. Che Bour Glass showcased the Irish school with John Colgan as the Wise Man and Miss Mildred Baumann as the wife. Lang and Carroll played lighter roles as other cast members and Samuel M. Gross provided organ and incidental music. Tanker arrives after 8000 barrels capacity from New York.

The United Church Lark Sherman Pryor Che Bour Glass John Colgan William Rudd Ehildeed Mildred Baumann Billy Pryor Ansell Miss Breener Lang Carrol Dimauttios John Kendrick Tyutvin America Kanine Bangs Oli Schutze Geward Eck Iy Jackman Misseo Noonannny Lingardane Ling Cone Ve Samuel M. Gross He Ahso Dima

Children’s Week Program Ready for City Celebration

The city prepares a Children’s Week program set for June 8 to 13 with open events at Olivet, Newfield, and Baptist Park. Featured activities include singing, pageant, addresses by pastors, and a community choir led by Rev. D B MacQuire. Parade plans are described but details remain uncertain as organizers seek methods suitable for attendance.

Plavis Olivet Newfield Ee Argamiston Parte Lust Baptist Park I. T. Zion Campbell D. B MacQuire Actia

Federation President Denounces Jazz Music

Stamford May 25 Mrs J Downs of Danbury was reelected president of the State Federation of Musical Clubs Others officers include A J House Stamford Ann Moa Cornwell Bridgevurt e presidents and Mrs Boros Ryder Danbury Keasurin and Mrs Renee Howls Dansbus correspond ing secretary Mrs Edward M Lawrence Stamford recording secretary Mrs George E T McLean Newavon Mrs H C Ives and Mrs T Y Card Bridgeport The president denounced the so called jazz music and urged all efforts to discourage it.

Stamford J. ©. Downs Danbury Fedartion of A. J. House Ann Moa Cornwell Bridgevurt Boros Ryder Danb Keasurin Renee Howls Danbus Dward M. Lawrence George ET McLean

VladiVostok Government Declared Ended In Confusing Report

Washington May 28 The American consul at Bargin Man ehurk reports to the state department that General Semandi declared the VladiVostok government no longer existed and that its conectiona and Cher acts were veld.

Washington Bargin Manehurk State Department Semandi Iimger

Senate Sets June 5 Special Order On Regulation Bill

Washington May 28 Senate made the regulation bill a special order for June 5 upon Senator Lodge request to preserve parliamentary status after the convention recess or adjournment.

Washington Senate Senator Lodge

Secrets of the Movies Revealed in Q A Style

A noisy puzzle of questions on film stars with scattered clues about identities ages and origins. It mentions a Toronto trained player, George Holy, a Chicago educated star with European roots, and notes on a British warship commander’s son. answers to these curiosities will appear in the next issue.

Toronto George Holy Beluge Lee Answ

Suffragists to Enter Fall Election Campaign

Connecticut suffragists plan to join the fall campaign with or without the vote. The executive board in Hartford declared they will press the Republican party for a special session to force ratification. They will mail letters to gubernatorial candidates asking their stance on ratification and push for a concurrent session.

Connecticut Hartford Republican Party Aloper Lethor Bath

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