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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1920

Page

13

Auxiliary Holds Largest Meeting In Connecticut Diocese

The Woman's Auxiliary of the Connecticut diocese held its largest meeting at St John’s Church with 800 attendees. Bishops Chauncey Brewster and E Campion Che Son attended, while Bishop Gailor urged unity and a broader vision for international work. The group announced a Nation Wide campaign with Special Day of Intercession on Nov 19 and a statewide canvass on Nov 31, ending with a Hartford report. The budget reached 1255 dollars as stories from Porto Reo highlighted island needs.

Connecticut St John's Church Chauncey, Brewster E. Campion -Cheson Thomas F. Gailor Lambeth Council London St. John’s Church Loneheon Harvey P. Walter Porto Reo Eld

Quick Youthful Look with Baxo Lite and Witch Hazel

A dated advertisement describes a quick facial refresh using Baxo lite powder mixed with witch hazel. The reader is advised to bathe the face for two to three minutes to firm skin, reduce wrinkles, and improve contour before a social event.

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Women-run town in Oregon elects all female leaders

In Oncala Ore a town governed entirely by women for one week in November but described as lasting. Women led the campaign and won every available political post including the mayor position. They claim the result disproves old adages that women cannot keep secrets or run politics.

Oncalila Ore Trrom House

Community notices and meetings across Fairfield clubs

Personal notes show Bishop Brewster and Mrs Brewster visiting Fairfield hosts while diocesan and auxiliary gatherings unfold at St Johns and St Vincents. Local circles plan sewing layettes, charity drives, and volunteer outreach. many societies across churches announce meetings, suppers, and talks through November and December, with multiple addresses and host families listed.

Sewing Circle Round Table St. Vincents Barnum Avenues Catholic Charitable Bureau Bureau

Opera Coach Discusses Technique And Audience Taste

Mrs Enrico Clay Dillon spoke to the Opera in the Buss iness and Professional Women's Club on stage craft in Verdi era and modern opera. She urged serious study by singers to translate stagecraft to audiences, noting broad cultural expectations and the value of combining acting with vocal technique for Verdi and Aida.

America Enrico Clay Dillon Suan Hangley Davis Dillon Milan Verdi Suew Canal Cairo The Nile Rhadames Nile River Torum

Paper Men Plan Saving Campaign

CHICAGO November 10 Preliminary plans for a paper conservation campaign were outlined at the American Paper and Pulp association convention with the slogan avoid waste and conserve scraps Prices on paper are not likely to decline for some time President C W Bisson said the industry is financially healthier than many others but lack of surplus stock would prevent reductions He added America must rely on its own resources for paper since Canada and Argentina lack sufficient surplus to supply large quantities.

Chicago American Paper and Pulp Association C. W. Bisson America Canada Argentina

Mayor Wilson Celebrates Sixth Wedding Anniversary

The article notes Mayor Wilson and Mrs. Wilson celebrating their sixth anniversary as he lights up the city with a nostalgic look. He plans Armistice Day parade preparations, instructing a reviewing stand be set up and inviting officials to attend and review veterans as they pass.

Wilson

Judge Miller to Reappoint Old Clerks in New Term

Judge Paul L. Miller, re-elected Probate Judge, said he will reappoint all clerks in his office at the start of the new term January 1. Retained staff include Chief Clerk Lao J. Whaley, and clerks Hiram Winterburn, Carrie A. Hall, and Anna S. Ruztal, who all served under the late Judge Eward Mallen.

Paul L. Miller Lao J. Whaley Eaward 9. Mallen Trdgo Miler Hiram 8. Winterburn Carrie A. Hall Anna S. Ruztal

Milford church hosts Young Women’s Reconstruction Club meeting

The Young Womgai’s reconstruction club will meet at the First Congregational church Milford Friday at eight. Mrs Grace Platt will sing soloist hostesses include Mrs Clif ford Cluck Mrs Fred D Clark and Mrs Wan Flatt. Addresses by Mrs Wm Laurens of New Haven and Mrs James Ferguson of New Haven. Mr and Mrs Earl Webster return from a two week motor trip through Pennsylvania Virginia and Washington.

Mis Grace Platt Clifford Cluck Fred D. Clark Wan. Flatt. Ao Mirst Congregational Church Milford Mra Wm. H. Laurens New Haven Women’s Home Missionary Union of Connecticut Myre James Ferguson State Union Earl Webster Maton Street Pennsylyvanig Virginia Washington

Girl Scout Troops To Present National Pageant

Girl Scout troops will present a national pageant led by Evelyn Shey of Wall, Ming Grave Dickchant of United Burden, and Captain Mc Laughlin of Olivet church. The event, Friday evening in Clinton Avenue, offers demonstrations of coat work by the troops and invites parents and friends to attend.

Miree Gitl Evelyn Shey Wallome Ming Grave Dickchant United Buuren McLaughlin Olivet Church Elias Bowe School Clinton Avenue

Garments Paid As Memberships Phe

The Needlework Guild of America city chapter led by Mrs J F Omens conducts an annual drive for garments to aid hospitals homes and charities. Members pay two garments as membership and donate by Saturday with a main collection Monday morning at Christchurch parish house Courtland Street. Distribution to charities occurs Thursday at 4 20 PM and a large stock of warm garments is gathered for needy families through winter.

Phe Needlework Guild of America Ieadership Lof Mra. J. F. Omens Jana Christchurch Courtland Stro

High School Seating Strains With 400 New Pupils

The board faces crowded conditions as four hundred new pupils enter the high school in February. Accommodations are over taxed and the entrance class counts from Prospett, Lina Howe Jr, Maplewood, Webster, Shelter, Barnum, Waltersville, Franklin, Lincoln, Summerfield, Black Rock, Hull, Madison, totaling 413 students for seating and class sessions.

Prospett Lina Howe Jr Maplewood Webster Shelton Barnum Waltersvile Franklin Lincoln Summerfield Black Rock Hull Madison

Newfeld Recreation Center to host Hillis lecture on Pilgrims

William McAndrews, principal of the Waltersville School, will deliver Rev. Dr. Newell D. Hillis lecture on The Pilgrims of the New World at the Newfeld Recreation Center meeting in Lincoln tonight. The lecture will be illustrated by stereoscopic slides, and dancing will follow.

William McAndrews Waltersville School Newell D. Hillis New World Newfeld Lincoln Wohoot

Members First Program by Mus cal Club at Stratfield Ballroom

The Wednesday afternoon Mus ical club presented a notable program in the Stratfield ballroom led by Milas Mabell Smith celebrating New England. The event featured soprano soloists, altos, and a piano and violin ensemble, with pieces by Foote Parker Chadwick and MacDowell.

Stratfield New England Milas Mabel Smith Rose of Avontown H. H. A. Beach Robert Brown Paul Menough Charles Hall Molly Daly Ogren Margaret Hughes Betty Payne Priest Altes Qlin Dormelly Willam Dungan Vaughn Wheeler altes—Misa Theresa Polke George Taylor Ethan Wilema Mabel B. Smith Ethel Pigg Bongs Constancy Arthur , Foote WH. A. Beach Nira Suttle Landbera Flather Misa Belle ‘Blackstone Horatio Parker Fred Guion Louis J. Snyder Roumentan Borg Arthur Foote My Star H. A. Beach George W Chadwick Catherine Russell Mary Louise Peck Fiano Zolos Sea Edward MacDowell Elizabeth Limont George W. Chadwick Castles ‘Ball Judith Landbers Fletcher Vera Bertilson Sotm Misa Gathering Russel

Informal Dancing and Whist Event Hosted by Langshaw and Noonan

Miss Jane Langshaw and Miss Nan Noonan will host an informal dance and whist at the club on Wednesday November 17, with possible pickets secured in the D. M. Read book department. Mrs BR C Adams oversees a furniture sale at Rekel Hall on Bos twick Avenue Saturday with clothing and furniture drop offs at her home or hall Friday. Monthly moving picture film shipments to theaters are noted as sizeable.

Jane Langshaw Nan Noonan D. M Mother Vogue Stratfekd Hotel Ovary Chamberlin Shropshire Cannon Burgess Animal Stories

School session held despite Armistice Day parade

Public schools will operate today. earlier notices of dismissal were mistaken. Armistice Day celebrations occur in the evening at Bovayer and will not disrupt classes. Night school will be suspended.

Nlentington Road Gelock Pyburn Brooklyn Archhbald McNeil Fairfield Avenue Bovayer Schol Alan

Christmas shop and home budget ideas in a bustling town

A long letter mixes household chores with shop news and holiday sales. It notes reductions at G Wi Fairchild and Sons Jewelry Shop from the 13th to the 10th, outfit trends at Lane’s candy shop, and a vivid catalog of imports and gift ideas. Madame Vera’s hair styling helps a mother, and Miss Donaldson speaks on budgeting with the Bridgport Savings Bank. Produces a lively snapshot of seasonal shopping, fashion, and local events.

Fairchild and Sons Téra Trance Aftica Bengland Laseware Tentian Miea Marlon & Donaldson Southport Mina Donaldson Toe

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