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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1921

Page

9

Army of Women at Polls Today in New York City

New York on November 7, 1921 faces a key municipal election with women voters entering the fray. Judge Talley directs two new grand juries to focus on election laws as candidates campaign to the last hour. Honest Dallot reports 1,909 watchers. Board of Election faces potential challenges over colonisation.

Talley New York Father Knickervocker Mayer John F. Hylan Tammmany J Politionl Henry TH. Curran Borough of Manhattan Coalition Hylan 2 Sinster Mote Tally General Sessions Yick Ny Honest Dallot Association Board of Election

Personal Notices From Calvary Episcoal And Local Clubs

A round of social notes includes Mrs Charles Wylie hosting at 355 Fairview Avenue with a guest. Miss Helen Sinsford returning from a weekend visit to Miss Doris Beydie at Rowena Manor Stamford. Community classes begin registration for knitting basketry and china painting. Rector’s Aid and Ladies of Charity meetings are announced with details for attendance.

Calvary Ips Charles Wylie Fairview Helen Sinsford Franisyan Avenue Doris Beydie Rowena Manor Stamford CG. A Tuésdela &T Vetec Cavalry Episcopal Church Charles Wryille Fairview Avenue Ladies of Charity of St

Local club and corps meet with holiday prep notes

Fidelity Sewing Circle members plan a afternoon meeting at 3 and 2:30, with Christmas tasks and an officers inspection by the Str Ollerrs of Connects. Rh and Reiley corps invited. New Haven hosts Mr and Mrs Powell party at Yellow Bowl tea room with eight guests. A surf party honors Miss Anna D. Kuen at 69 Baldwin Street with a reception and dinner for sixteen priests and friends.

Elias Mowe, Jr Woman's Relief Corps Delagk Str Ollerrs Connects Reiley Corps Coef Wallinford Denis Wheeler Philo c Calhoun Mra P. W. Tuli Ei- Inn Selble Gabriel of Flin Mies Martwerite Santora Tranote Tally Anna D. Kuen Hom Baldwin Street Miss Kurn Vretten Torrington Goshen Bridgenart Afr Mre Vallo

Miss PetrieI Becomes Bride of John Sena

Miss Marion Petrie, daughter of Anthony Petrie, married John Sena, son of Frank Sena, in a Mary’s Church ceremony. The bride wore white satin and georgette, carried white roses, and was attended by Rosa Del Veoohig as maid of honor. The groom’s best man was Toshea Cleri. A wedding dinner and reception followed at the bride’s home, with a reception in Atlantic City and Washington, D C. The couple will reside in Madison after November 12.

Marion Furriel Anthony Petriei Curtis Avente Brida Hakor Auss Pillamena Detriel Toseah Cleri Atlantic City Washington, D. C Lena Driend Madison

Party Held on Cherry Street for William Buksar Birthday

A pleasant gathering was hosted on Cherry Street honoring William Buksar on his twentieth birthday anniversary. Miss Mary Lipreak gave chocolates while Miss Ve Ray presented the cake. The evening featured the christening of a silver loving cup.

Cherry Street Wiliam Tinksar Mary Lipreak Fie Ve Ray

Bridgeport residents linked to Hawkhead National Highway blaze

A list of attendees includes Miss Mary vahur and several others who pledged support for the Oceanic home. Mir. Duksar recently returned from Mexico after witnessing activity. Helg noted as the sole Bridgeport man in the Hawkhead Highway blaze from Washington to San Francisco, spanning June 14 to October 1, 1920.

Mary Vahur Jénnett Matthey Mise Mary Solomen Mise Mary Kovneck Sy Mery Liszak Margis Veany Anna Ye Ray Oceani Nelen Demko Kegan Edward Burke Hoy Rocka John Scinto Andrew Korack Mir Duksar Mexico Helg Bridgeport Washington San Francisos California

Democratic Women Meet On Eve Of Election Day

Members of the Fourth District Democratic Women's Club gathered for a small, enthusiastic rally at their club room in the Casino. They look toward Atwater's possible victory and vow to keep the club active with monthly business meetings and social times for members and their spouses, intent on uniting the district.

Casino John Kevan

Manina Patirfield Release Noted In Dog Death Case

Pasquale Menini of Warfield was charged with evading responsibility after driving on after striking and killing a dog. Court officials said he was unaware of the incident and the charges were nolled.

Pasquale Menini Warfield

League of Women Voters Meeting Set in Bridgeport

Mrs Lynn J Wilson chairman of Bridgeport League of Women Voters calls Wednesday at 2 pm for a meeting of members at the Business and Professional Women's club in the Liberty building. Delegates to the League convention in Hartford on November 16 and 17 will be elected. Bridgeport women who were in the State League automatically become local members and are invited to attend.

Lynn J. Wilson Beldgeport League of Women Voters Mambarg Liberty Building Hartford Wilson Bridgeport

Supper for Ex Service Men Friday Night

Stratford women of the American Legion Auxiliary plan a roast beef supper for ex service men and their wives at Christchurch parish house on Armistice Day Friday at 7 o clock. Committee members include Mrs Julien Clinton chairman Wes Bond Mrs Emmet Johnson Mrs Lucy Garner Mrs John Heitter Mrs SS Beardsley Mrs G W Garey and Mrs A E Marrie. The auxiliary meets in Lovell block tomorrow evening to finish supper plans.

Stratford Stratford Women’s Auxiliary Lepson Christchurch Julien Clinton West Bond Emme Tohneon Lucy Garner John Heitter SS Beardsley Garey A. E. Marri Wll Lovell Block

Saloon Keeper Fined Over Whiskey Incident

John Perskowski of 390 Lafayette Street faced a fine of 150 dollars after an incident on a Saturday night involving a drink of whiskey. He chose to demolish his saloon or serve 141 days in jail, as the court ordered.

John Perskowski Lafayette Street

October Deaths Numbered 116 in Bridgeport Report

A Bureau of Vital Statistics report stated 116 Bridgeport residents died in October from seven diseases 11 accidents and one self-inflicted death. Auto accidents led to three deaths, rail and trolley incidents accounted for several more, pneumonia was the deadliest disease and overall October deaths rose 43 from September due to seasonal disease rise. In other notes London Salvation Army chartered the Wilson liner Calypso to transport missionaries to India and Ceylon.

Bridgeport Bureau of Vital Statistics London The Salvation Army India Ceylon

Birthday Party for Catherine Gerrity

A birthday party was tendered at 564 Kossuth Street for Catherine Gerrity in honor of her thirteenth birthday. The event featured Edna Gerrity dancing recitations by George Shepick and piano by Catherine Gerrity, with guests including Geral dine Mildred Celia George Shoe pick Helen Hirch Mary Burns Pez Curley James Gerrity Helen Curley Mrs J Gerrity and Mrs M Frost.

Catherine Gerrity Kossuth Street Edna Gerrity George Shepick Cathene Gerrity Geraldine Mildred Celia George Shoepick Helen Hirch Mary Burns Pez Curley James Gerrity Helen Curley Catherine Ge

Finders Reward Reported in St Louis Case

In St Louis Missouri a man, Thomas Blundell, paid a black woman named Benaste Brown a thousand silver for returning a pearl earring she had found. Blundell valued the earring and its mate at twenty six thousand sixty dollars.

ST. Louis Thomas Blundell Benaste Brown Blundell

Musterole Ointment Ad Offers Gentle Relief

Fine for lumbago Musterale drives pain away and brings soothing comfort. It is a clean white ointment made with oil of mustard. It will not blister like the old fashioned mustard plaster. Get Musterole today at your drug store 35 and 65 cents. Hospital size 3.00. Better Than A Mustard Plaster.

Genth

All Wool French Serge sale and other shop highlights

Navy blue serge fabrics in 54 inch width on sale at 1.59 to 2.49 per yard in three grades. A clearance of robes in lighter colors and various pink blue red oxford tan and Copenhagen blue for children sizes 4 to 6 years. Also new books Under the Maples and London River offered, plus tea room specials including chicken pie and French fried potatoes with dessert options.

Oxford Copenhagen

Home from Bermuda trip with family notes and outings

Natalie Dear Evel writes of extended Bermuda visit with Harald and boys Jean and Pierre, describing travel by horse and motorboat, generous leisure, shopping, and a candy discovery at Lane's. She praises Crawford Laundry, visits Edith, Mrs Bellew, and the Handcraft Shop, plans a cabin trip and Housatonic lodge dinner, and ends with returning home to vote with Edith and send election papers.

Harald Bermuda Harold Loewith& Company Berda Cear Jean Pierre C. D. Lane Lane's Nics Edith Tomorow John Stree Hancraft Shop Jith Bellew State Street Crawford Santation Mars Housatonic Lodge Derby State Road Housatonic New York New Haven Terby

Read Corset Shop Offers Wide Range of Corsets

Read Corset Shop advertises corsets for all figures with models featuring elastic tops built up shoulders front and back lacing options and the Warer’s Surgical Corset priced from 4.00 to 9.00. It highlights maternity elastic support rustproof guarantees and a selection of trusted makes including Royal Worcester P N Bon Ton Binner and Nemo among others.

Warner Royal Worcester

Latest sewing designs and crafts books offered

At Our Pattern Counter these show designs in wearing apparel and home adornments. Stamped embroidery for luncheon sets towels and fancy accessories. Knitting directions for sweaters caps scarves and children's garments. Tatting crocheting with illustrations. How to do smocking and special applique designs including bed spreads. Both books, 25 cents.

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