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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1920

Page

14

Women Plan Connecticut State League Conference

A conference of all Connecticut women’s organizations will form a state level League of Women Voters under the New England region led by Miss Katherine Ludington. The group backs the Sheppard-Towner bill for child and maternity care and the Smith-Towner federal education bill, plus independent citizenship for immigrant women. The Connecticut delegation joined the New England regional conference in Boston, and a formation committee will include Y M C A, Consumers’ League, Children’s Welfare, and Business Women groups.

Connecticut National League of Women Voters Hartford New England Katherine Ludington Smith-Towner America League Boston Miss Ludington Y. W. CG. A. Consumers’ League Children's Welfar Association Business Women’s Clubs

League of Republican Women to Convene November 30

A call from Mrs. Joseph W. Alsop of Avon announces the Connecticut League of Republican Women meeting at Hotel Taft in New Haven on November 30 at 10 30 a m Speakers include Mrs Douglas Robinson sister of the late Colonel Roosevelt and Governor elect Lake The note also states the United States now owns 24 percent of the world’s tonnage excluding Great Lakes ships up from 4 7 percent six years ago.

New Haven Connecticut League of Republican Women Taft Joseph W. Alsop Avon League Douglas Robinson Roosevelt Lake Great Lakes United States

Thanksgiving Homecomings Highlight Local Students

Peekskill Military academy students Rollin Clark and Elwood Staniey plan Thanksgiving at home. Miss Betty Leeds from Simsbury and Miss Julia Wheeler from Saratoga will also return, along with several others from Lincoln Long Island, Northampton and Was say colleges. Local dances and social events are noted, including a Black Rock Country club dance and a Bridgeport banking group gathering.

Rollin Clark Elwood Staniey Peekskill Military Academy Betty Leeds Miss Walker Simsbury Norman Leeds Julia Wheeler D. Farechild Wheeler Art Saratoga Black Rock

Holy Name and St Augustine Parish Whist Dance Plans

Members of the Holy Name and Children of Mary Societies of St Augustine's parish will hold a whist and dance at the school hall on Wednesday evening. The general committee includes Joseph Falvey David Lynch Josep Coughlin Mr O'Reilly Gilbert Fayette Joseph Mc Cullough John Kennedy Joseph Rooney Dr. McCarthy Robert Duni tan Bernard Coyne Henry Stone Leroy Rice Harry Cotter Robert Foley Francis Foley Herbert Hayes Thor Pond Harvey Pond Willam Corrigan Leo Redgate Leroy Tip Harold Youd Gordon Monahan. Whist committee captains are Mrs Harald Youd Mrs M J O'Reilly Mrs John Murren Mrs Iain Judge Mrs P D Hayes Mra John Cruth ers Mrs Henry Walsh Mrs Bradford and Mrs Ryan. Committee in charge of dancing are Miss Irene and Miss Margaret Carroll Miss Anna Lee Miss May Kelly Miss Catherine Lennon Miss Veronica and Miss Elizabeth Cough lin Lucy McElroy Miss Elizabeth Gavan Miss Helen Coyne Miss Esther and Miss Alice McKenne Miss Jane Malien Miss Agatha Sullivan Miss Loretta Lynch Misa Teresa Byes Miss Alma Rice Miss Catherine McDonough Miss Margarita

The Holy Name and Children of Mary Sovieties St. Augustine’s Joseph Falvey David Lynch Josep Coughlin Mr. O'Reilly Gilbert Fayette Joseph McCullough John Kennedy Joseph Rooney Dr. McCarthy Robert Dunitan Bernard Coyne Henry Stone Leroy Rice Harry Cotter Robert Foley Francis Foley Herbert Hayes Thor Pond Harvey Pond Willam Corrigan Leo Redgate Leroy Tip Harold Youd Gordon Monahan Harald Youd M. J. O'Reilly John Murren Iain Judge P. D. Hayes John Cruthers Henry Walsh Bradford Ryan Irene Margaret Carroll Anna Lee May Kelly Catherine Lennon Veronica Elizabeth Coughlin Lucy McElroy Elizabeth Gavan Helen Coyne Esther Alice McKenne Jane Malien Agatha Sullivan Loretta Lynch Misa ‘Teresa Byes Alma Rice Catherine McDonough Margarita

Audubon Society Maintains Sanctuary Work in Connecticut

The Connecticut State Audubon Society continues its program at Bridecraft Sanctuary Fairfield to educate youth and protect wild birds. The museum and native habitat display expand with small animals and butterflies. songbirds stay year round with food, shelter and windbreaks. National and state groups push laws to protect the bald eagle of Northwest and Alaska, with a price offered for each killed.

Connecticut Bridecraft Fairfield Pal Northwest Alaska

Business Women Hear Education Plea For Teachers

Bridgeport business and professional women hear Miss Carvlyn Merchant urge dignified teacher status and higher pay. She cites tenure reform, state aid, and retirement changes while detailing rural housing issues affecting education and calling for stronger standards to benefit children.

Connecticut State Teaches' Association Carvlyn Merchant Bridgeport Business and Professional Women's Club Miss Merchant Tomor Strong Gil Iphasis National Federation of Business and Professional Women Helen Halen Irwin KP. Dodge Musétta Walla

Food Hut Plans Community Recreational Program

The Food Hut expands to a rear Hall venue at 713 Main street for a neighborhood recreation center. Mrs. Howard Simpson chairs the committee moving operations from City Hall to Gulf Club, with Miss Velis Shey and Miss Charlotte Lieberant directing girls and physical activities. The center aims to teach postwar life skills through games and plays, serving mothers, fathers, and new residents as it opens for Christmas celebrations.

Bridgepot Genend City Hall Green Howard Simpson Gulf’ Club Cathers Hall Home Settlement House Main Street Simpson Onmeis Wvelys Shey Charlotte Lieberant Chub Wnda Leepeatum Hall

Turks Seek New Grecian Treaty

In Constantinople on November 20 the Turkish government pressed Allies for a Sevres revision and abolition of Allied control commissions, seeking non interference in Turkish affairs. The move follows Venizelos defeat in Greece. Separately, Miss Frawley and William Buckley wed in New Haven with a ceremony at St John’s. The couple plan a two week honeymoon and will reside in the city.

Venizelos St. John’s Church New Haven Constantinople Associated Press Greece Sevres Stamhoul William Buckley Board of Apportionment Biss Gertrude Frayiey Elmwood Avenue St. John’s Camich New Haver John G Doyle New A Frawley Dearted Ag Iridesmiaid S Nckley Wasite Srooms St. John’s Reetors

Anthracite Pump Men Win Eight Hour Day

Nav side pumpmen at the anthracite mines won an eight hour day with the same pay reduced by 20 cents from the twelve hour rate under the conciliation board. Engineers sought eight hours without wage cuts but their case was delayed for more information. Mine workers’ representatives head to Washington to meet with Secretary Wilson on Wednesday.

Philadel Pimta Nee Enme Washington Laber Wilson

Grain and metal markets show mixed movement in Chicago and New York

Grain prices fell as buying paralysis pressured corn and wheat with declines near 1 to 2 cents a bushel while oats slipped, and December and March futures edged down. Copper stayed nominal with spot near 14.25 to 14.75, tin held around 86 to 3650, lead eased to 5.76 to 6.50, and zinc remained quiet amid New York and Chicago market activity.

Chicago York East St. Loui

Athletic association basketball practice resumes at Presbyterian Hall

The Athletic Association of the YWCA holds regular Wednesday night basketball practice at the Presbyterian Hall.

the Athletic Association of the W. C. AY Presbyterian Lial

Thanksgiving Preparations and Family Shopping Notes

The letter details Thanksgiving prep from Miami including fruit baskets, cookies, and log delivery for the fireplace. It notes shopping at RT Whitng's for baskets, X Buckingham and Co furniture for wood baskets, and Vogue Lace Shop for a green duvetyne dress. It mentions gold silverware trends at G W Fairchild and Sons, a Nicholson wave at 215 Liberty Building, and a film at the Empire with Mary Pickford’s Sudden.

RT Whitng’s Japan Mexico Marburg Toxay Malaga Vogue Iace Stratfield

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