Mrs Wilmot Heads Children's Aid in Bridgeport
Representatives of charitable organizations in Bridgeport gathered at Hall Home Settlement yesterday at 4 PM as Mrs William H Grif th president of the Associated Charities led leaders in Connecticut Children's Aid and Newington homework. Mrs Walter Wilmot was elected Bridgeport chairman to represent worthy service in the Federated Council of Charitable Agencies. Miss Constance Leigh outlined the institutions works where mental moral and physical education are carried on. Children remain five years or longer until permanent cures are made for tubercular bones infantile paralysis and other leg deformities. Trainings through the days when bodily resistance proved important were described along with the Bradford frames aiding spinal troubles. The home atmosphere was shown as Miss Leigh presented games and stories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall Home Settlement House
William H. Grif
Associated Charities
Connecticut Children's Aid
Newington
Walter &. Wilmot
Bridgeport
Ohe Federated Council of
Constance Leigh
Home For Crippled Children
Bradford
Miss Leigh
National Scout Week Campaign in Bridgeport Girls
Bridgeport Girl Scouts rally for National Scout Week with four city troops in intense competition and pageants. Leaders include Miss Grace Dickhaut, Miss Mary Walker, Miss Evelyn Shey, and Captain McLaughlin guiding Troops 1, 6, 8, and 4 at various churches and halls. Daily Scout themes cover thrift, service, cooking, and neighbor help, culminating in a family day and a budget context of 1.085 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Mio ‘Scout Organization
Grace Dickhaut
United Church
Mary Walker
Washington Park
M. EB
Hall Home
Evelyn Shey
Charlotte Lileberum
McLaughlan
Olivet Church
Tellow
Scout Morkeneen
Duchess of Marlborough Granted Divorce in 25 Minute Case
The duchess Consuelo Vanderbilt, formerly of New York, was awarded a divorce from the duke of Marlborough in London. Allegations of desertion and misconduct were denied by the duke’s counsel. The duchess also received costs. the case lasted about 25 minutes with Sir Edward Carson for the duchess and Robert Rayford for the duke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Duchess of Marlborough
Consuelo Vanderbilt
W. S. Vanderbilt
Duke of ‘Marlborough
Sir Edward Carson
Robert Rayford
Reception for Board of Education member Mrs Cutting
A reception will be held this evening at Lincoln School auditorium for Mrs Thomas W Cutting newly elected member of the Board of Education. The event is organized by the Republican Women of the Twelfth district and the Twelfth District Republican Club Inc with a program by Mary S Mancort and performances by her pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln School
Thomas W. Cutting
Board of Education
Cutting
Ross Mary Holzer
Lingpin School
Dwelfth
Republican Club, Inc
Mary S. Mancort
Social notes and engagements from Ingleside area
Mr and Mrs Clinton Barnum Seeley of Ingleside plan to attend a New York horse show with 16 guests. Miss Marjorie De Loss and Mr and Mrs H H De Doss of Park Place spent a weekend in New York City with friends. Mrs Samuel Bernstein and party visited Riverhead KY relatives. Catherine Russell and Martin Sue announce their engagement with wedding date not set. Food Sale and fair details listed with organizers and helpers. Dr Newell Dwight Hillis of Brooklyn to speak at Newfield Recreation Center on Pilgrims of the World. Numerous visitors to Yellow Bowl Tearoom share names, towns, and affiliations, with church and community notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Barnum Seeley
Ingleside Place
David T. Matlack
Winchester
New York
Marjorie de Loss
H. H. de Doss
Park Place
New York City
Samuel Bernstein
Calhoun Plane
Riverhead
Frank Ressell
Catherine Russell
Martin Sue
Devon
Newell Dwight
Brooklyn
Newfield Recreation Center
Hillis
Letters of Natalie Dear Evelyn and a busy Christmas season
Harold recalls hard ships in France with spiders and rats, praising veterans drives for the VFW. A Baraky photograph of Parshing’s troops near Metz is being issued, 50,000 copies. The writer shares Christmas shopping finds from local shops, riding outfits, pen sets, and home goods, noting nearby shops and a new electric washing machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn
Harold
France
New England Day in Musical Club Observed
A local New England Day in the Musical Club features Miss Mahal 8. Smith leading a program with choruses and soprano and alto selections by Foote Beach Parker Chadwick and others. Performances include pieces by Horatio Parker and George Chadwick with multiple soloists and an accompanist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Day In Musical Club
New England
Arthur Foote
Ti A. Beach
Bertison Seim
Edra Northrop Kearns
Horatio Parker
Kerrns
Dorothy Smith
Ruth Williams
Allah
George Chadwick
Catherine Russell
Mary
L. Peek
Pleces
Edward MacDowel
Eilzabeth Limont
the Fisher
Geon. Chadwick
Charles Balsoloist
Mothers' Club Gifts to City Charities
Bridgeport Mothers' Club met with Mrs C E Lane in Park Street to hear Mrs Oryble Rector outline Trevelers Aid work in the city The club voted gifts to Trevelers Aid and the Bridgeport Protective Association Plans were set for a whist at Mrs Louis Schwerdtle 420 Beechwood Ave and an early next month food sale at Mrs James J Brereton West Avenue to raise funds for layettes for needy mothers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport Mother's Club
C. Ee Lane
Park Street
Oryble Rector
Trevelers
Bridgeport Protective Association
Louis Schwerdtle
Beechwood Avenue
James J. Brereton
Werth Avenue
Masquerade Surprise and Local Club Notices
Mrs Jane Holden of Dardship road enjoyed a masquerade surprise Saturday arranged by Mrs B Jones Miss Anna Wilkinson and Miss Olive Bolde A dainty lunch followed. Beta members to serve at the Summerfeld Methodist church Thursday evening. Huntington Road school parents teachers meeting Thursday at 3:30 with Harvey Went social pianist Grace Canfield to sing. Legion Auxiliary postponed weekly whist to Armistice day Friday afternoon at Golden Hill Legion home. Italian Women's Council meeting at 2:30 at Beach Street headquarters. Myrtle Sewing Circle meets at 3 o'clock at 194 Jefferson street. Bridgeport Hospital Training School alumni reunion tea held yesterday with officer nominations in December. Mrs St D Nasik of 287 Willow Street leaves for Brookfield MA to visit daughter. Thurgray Thandle club meets Thursday. Bridgeport B and PWC invited to first winter program and dinner of Advertising Club at Stratfield tomorrow at 6:30. Frank A Lack of Filene's Boston to speak on Retailer's Advertising Problems. Walter Drey of Forbes will discuss advertising spirit in the community. Reservations with Edward Purcell 220 Meigs. Mrs EW Knapp to host U C T lab meeting tomorrow at 2:30 with whist at 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Holden
Dardship Road
B. Jones
Anna Wilkinson
Olive Bolde
Parent-Teachers Association
Huntington Road School
William. M. Co’ Jey
Harvey
Alrges
Women’s Auxiliary of the American Legion
Legion Home
Golden Hill Street
Auxiliary
Women's Council
The
International Sutute
Beach Street
Myrte Sewing Circle
J. Barber
Jafferson Street
Esual
Puidgeport
Edward T. Purcull
Meigs
Suffrage Trophies Sold at Auction
Hartford November 10 The Connection Suffrage Association members voted to initiate a Connecticut league of women voters and to continue the suffrage group until its affairs are settled by January 1. Committees named to organize the Tossats the county banners of la autt neaseelution were disposed of at auction. It was not actioned. Juandington on posed latesc Ad Cup It wonot. She said it is not a gan wines that it is not a democratic annex and does not affiliate with or oppose parties. Sidington stated these points because charges recently made against the league watch al Toudy exists in forty two states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Weran Suffrage Association
Teddy
League of Women Voters
Connecticut
Ledington
Sproghont
Iby Vo
CIA
Iss Juandington
Sidington
League Watch
al Toudy
Stage Technique To Be Discussed By Mrs Davis
Mrs Susan Hawley Davis extends invitations to members for a comprehensive lecture on Stage Technique and its relation to the Opera. The talk, at eight o clock, will benefit operatic students and concert performers, with ties to Metrope and Washington artists involved in Aida at the Capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Hawley Davis
Dusmosa
Enrico Clay Dillon
Metrope Company
Sie
New York
Washington Ants
Aida
Capita
Diamond Dyes Promise Vivid Fadeless Color For Home Textiles
An old advertisement promotes Diamond Dyes claiming any woman can diamond-dye faded draperies and fabrics. It highlights that the dye works on wool, silk, linen, cotton, or blends and guarantees rich, fadeless results with Diamond Dyes Color Card help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timgeist
Hosiery in Heather Mix for Men and Ladies
Men’s Heather hose in brown and green mixtures available in all sizes. Ladies’ Heather hosiery offered in a splendid quality across all sizes.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Wilmot
Children’s Aid
Hall Settlement House
National Scout Week
John Bediont
Masonic Temple
Broad Street
B. J. Thorpe
Frank Aline
Sofia Bottomly
George
Hoffman
Frank Hasbrouck
Charles Lane
Ada Saunder
Henry Deitch
W. OD. Nichols
Emma Gin
Charles Gerdenier
Frank Rasbrouck
Edward Creevey
Williar Lewis
Elmer Hooper
J. Pomp
New Haven
J. Moore
New York Cty
Georges B. Post
Dh. Powell
J. H. Post
Louise Darlington
Theodore Bristol
Ansonia
Charles E. van Riber
W. Seymour Lacy
Bridgenort
W. B. Jordan
Edwin Buchanan
Charles D. Gedden
James G. Shaw
Greenwich
Willam Nichols
Prank Gaylord
William Morrison
F. P. Senior
Sport Hit
Robert Newman
Russell Cates
Jorn M. Seeley
Arlington
N.S
Mr. R. I
Misses Neithercut
J. Melrose
Long Hills
Melrose
Topal Church
Roushe
Ontario
Canada
Bane Sewing Society
Lincoln Circle
G. A. R. Wes
Florent Field
Lincoln Avenue
W. B. Hubbell
Benham Avene
Grace L. Smith
Os Pp. Lewis
Central Avenue
Agva
Natalie
Baraky
Parshing
Metz
Petain
Hell
Mr. Barsky
BU Steinke
Brejith
Nis
Fairetlia
Arcads
I Reid
Gilver
Tve
Beth
Sisa
Alice Doyle
Liberty Building
Lewandasays
Court Exchange
Abercromble- Ree Electric Company
Broad and
John Streets
Wolk
Ime
Lova
Mothers’ Club
City Charities
Alan
Beta
Summerfeld
St D. Nasik
Willow Wreet
Brookfield
Mass
Mya 8A
Jeonard
Jonathan Grout
Brook
Jaayn Parle
Thurgray Thindle Club
EW. Knapp
Tranistan Avenue
Thei U. C. T. Lab
Che
Annex
Edwin
Burt
Lynn
Edwin C. Burt
Conn
Main St. Cor
Wall St
Edward D. Waters
Oroquettes
Barnum
Alfred Fox
Fairfield Ave
North Ave
Telephone Barnum
NORLY
Connecticut Coal CO
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