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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1920

Page

15

Big Program of Work Outlined At Autumn Rally

The autumn gathering at Golden TiN street rooms outlined plans for the new year. Central secretary Miss Ona Sheldon introduced new and old secretaries. Mrs. Ellie N Sperry discussed responsibilities of new voltigenship and voting machinery. Katherine Wiley spoke on new Spanish work as part of International Institute efforts. Cliva Mallen, a Mexican guest, sang Spanish songs and was named English teacher for the Spanish program. Clementine Delocch directed Italian classes and clubs. Katherine Freeman described religious and industrial work plans for Central and Industrial Service centers. Garnet Manynus home will host a roller polo lounge with Saturday dances at association buildings and Sunday open house at Barnum Avenue Home. The 2,500-member Girls Domestic group, led by Miss Jeannette Riskaddon, includes grade and high school girls basketball and bowling leagues. Cynthia Moore will head a new Rooms Registry department. The Boarding Home, led by Miss Carlotta Moyer, cares for 50 girls. City manufacturers are invited to a luncheon at Barnum Avenue building Friday at 12:30, with Imae Funcheon of the National Board as speaker and Florence Simms helping arrange. A new cafeteria director, Mrs. Emza Dentler, will supervise meals. Recreation followed the program, overseen by Mrs. Stackpole.

iSo. C. AL Wes Golden Tin Street Missona Sheldon Ellie N. Sperry Laura Durfea International Institute Cliva Mallen Mexico Clementine Delocch Ittalian Misa Katherine Freeman Beatrics Prown Federation Garnum Myenus Associaition O Pen Barnumvenue Goldenill Street Jeannette Riskaddon Carlotta Moyer Fe Barnum Avenue Riday Florence Simms Nation ‘Board Imae Funcheon Emza4 Dentler Stackpale

Blackham Nominated by 11th District Republicans

Charles Blackham was nominated as a Republican candidate for alderman at the 11th District Republican club meeting. The selection was unanimous among about 20 members, with nomination by Robert Macrall and Alderman Al Burdick seconding. Mrs Ellen Sperry and Mrs E H Willard Fleck will address the women Republicans tonight at East Main and Isichely Streets headquarters. A voting machine will be provided for instruction of prospective women voters.

Charles Blackham Republican Club Sir Blackham John A. Leonard Thera Robert, Macrall al Burdick Ellenn. Sperry Willard Fleck 11Th District East Main Isichely Streets

Over 7 500 Women Register For First Vote in Bridgeport

Bridgeport reports more than 7 500 women registered for the first vote as registration closes Tuesday after 6 pm. Voters urged to attend City Hall for name transfers and new address registrations, with final swearing in between October 2 and 4. Women are advised to enroll early to secure their enfranchisement.

Bridgeport City Trail Arthur Mr. Comiey Women’s Comley Congregational Church Black Rock Rain Or Shine Tome of Trewater Street

Catholic Community House Opens Harvest Festival Program

The Catholic Community house under the Catholic Charitable bureau plans reopening next week with a harvest festival led by the Girls' Community at Seaside Institute. An Italian class will be offered with Rev. Lynch directing. numerous classes follow including dressmaking, typewriting, dramatics, millinery, and secretarial clubs led by listed instructors. Mothers and children will have afternoon programs focusing on dressmaking, Americanization, home nursing, and manual activities.

Hove Catholic’ Charitable Bureau Elizabeth M. Daley Social Service National Catholic War Council Seaside Institute Lynch St. Mar Church Rome Mary Lovely A. Bealger A. Guthriel Me. A. Bullivin Gies Club Jane Margaret Casey M. Kitey Nellie ‘Dunn al ‘Addie Clark Jane Gilhuley Beardsley Park Agnes Collins Mra A. Feilley Board of Education Visiting Nurse Association Board of Health Ca Ering Donovan

Coal Schooner Founders In Gale Off Cape Henry

Normolac Va Oct 1 The coal schooner Thomas Pottard foundered near Cape Henry early today. Life savers rescued the crew. The 607 ton vessel built in 1901 was bound from Norfolk for Providence with coal and foundered in a 3 5 mile gale.

Cape Henry Normolac Thomas ¥. Pottard Cape’ Henry Norfolk Providence

Acto Daw Violator Arrested in Multiple Incidents

Louis Sherman, 23, of 46 Lindley Street, was arrested last night by Traffic Policeman Sullivan Omar for drawing responsibility in an automobile accident. Three arrests were made for violation of the parking ordinance.

Louis Sherman Lindley Street Sullivan Omar

Four Thousand Spanish New Residents In South End

A Brooklown avenue hostess led a club meeting about the influx of over 4 09 Spanish residents into the South End. Plans included sessions on American post stations, the Philippines, Hawaii, and Japan, with numerous hostesses and topics scheduled from October through April under the group title Under One Flag.

Invaore Charles H. Armstrong Brooklown Avenue Katherine Wiley International Institute of the YW. C. A Claro. Mellon Hungaria Clayton Ip. Stevens North Avenue Japan United States Blackham Ameka Mra. WY Tdetino Hawaii Stuns Roc Philippines Migue I. Shermaan Beard Warren FF C. P. Stevens Rmstrang Vs. RK Anne. M. Laing Fred Rhodes Blte Wooster G. BW. Beard F. A. Peitesch Sara Pryor D. M. Jones America Donald MacQueen

Devon Union Flower Show Yields Fun Guessing Contest

Devon Union staged a successful flower show and harvest supper on Thursday night. A bouquet guessing game featuring alftarent flowers including Scotch heather and African daisies drew crowd interest. Mrs Oscar Jackson won by guessing the number nine. Prizes went to Mrs Charlotte Wiley, James Youngson, Mrs Alpert Wood, Mrs Harry Wildman, Mrs Ellery Eaton, R J Oliver, and Mrs Henry West.

Devon Union Oscar Jackson Charlotte Wil James “Youngson Alpert Wood Harry Wildman Ellery Eaton

Permanent eyebrow shaping by electric needle in Bridgeport

Mary C. Mills, principal, advertises specialist facial hair removal and eyebrow shaping with private sessions at 300 Conn Nat Banc Building Bridgeport. Classes for children begin September 20 with normal courses starting October 4. Office hours 9 to 12 and 3 to 6. telephone Barnum 4776.

Blivabetil Fen Bridgeport Room 300 Conn Nat Banc Ted Loz Atay St Cor Connecticon Frachel Normal Adigurtés Traimay Privace Barnum Mary C. Mills

Dinner Dance Hosted by Mary Hincks at Brookawn

Mary Hincks of Marks Mace extends warm hospitality at the Brookawn gathering. Guests include Allsy Matlon Henshetay and family, Mise Louie Mes Chinage with Tracy Rickson, and a colorful autumn decor featuring chrysanthemums and sunflowers. Attendees listed: Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Beaul, Mr. and Mrs. Suravk Stavanson, and others.

Mary Hincks Marks Mace Gevatry Allsy Matlon Henshetay Tracy Rickson Gerald Beyaul Suravk Stavanson Alp

Local Notes Highlight Social Visits and Weddings

Fat Mins Elizabeth Basack and guests at Yellow Bowl party mingle with Miss Baswick’s circle at Winsted Avenue. Fol lowing notes mention Miss Kathryn I. Mewitt’s return from vacation, Florence Hastings hosting bridge, and Irene Fassett appearing with Betsey Ross Society in New York. Wedding news includes Begurice Jones and Corse Hinman Balaw at Christ Episcopal Church Greenwich. Community groups schedule dances, clubs, and social gatherings through October with teas and picnics at Black Rock.

Elizabeth Basack Winsted Avenue Miss and Luke Miss Baswick Miss Munsill Alles Redford Hartford Tiere Williams Tavirence Harris Robert Hin Henry E. Jones Tiverside Miss Begurice Jones Corse Hinman Balaw Christ Episcopal Church Greenwich Baldwin Housa Avenue Bridgeport Brass Co Courtnd Avenue

Anchorage owner hosts color tableaux benefit event

Mrs Kenneth W McNeil will open her home The Anchorage on October 9 to host a Color Properties benefiting the visiting Nurse association. A series of pictures titled Beautiful Women will be shown with colorings and stage portraits by Betty Havens and other named participants including Miss Dorothy Wiss and Mrs Laurence Cornwall.

Visiting Nurse Association Kenneth W. McNeil Anchorage Tablaaux Vivants Littie Sis Betty Havens Dorothy Wiss Henriath Bishop Jonathan Godfrey Frank

Camping Trip To Nichols Lake Promises Two Week Sojourn

A party from Walnut Rewth plans to depart Sunday for Oxford to camp two weeks at Nichols Lake. They will stay at Quaker Farma estate of Mrs Virginia Wheat of New York City. Guests include Mr and Mrs Edward Washburn Mr and Mrs Barnard Atlas and daughter Mr and Mrs Pletcher Williams and Barwood Atlas of New York. Next Wednesday evening a dinner will honor guests who will motor from Milford to the ramp.

3Walnut Rewth Iz Xford Nichols Lake Quaker Farma Virginia ¢. Wheat New York City Edward Washburn Barnard Atlas Pletcher Willams Baward Atlas New York Milford

Spiritualism on Amazon Tribes Conduct Ceremonies At Night

Original exponents of spiritualism emerge among Amazon headwaters tribes. They invoke spirits through a medium held in reverence and fear by the tribe. Ceremonies are elaborate and always conducted at night for safety from fire.

Amazon

Milford School Elects Student Leaders and Plans Hike

The Senior High organizing committee elected Thomas Reilly president, Lillian Kiely vice president, Irene Broderick secretary, and Franklin Cogill treasurer. An all day hike to Samy Mortar Rock is planned for Columbus Day and Marion Cleveland will serve as faculty advisor.

Thomas ‘Reilly Lillian Kiely Irene Broderick Franklin Cogill Samy Mortar Rock Columbus Marion Cleveland

Corsets and Undermuslins in Gray and White Tones

Gray colored corsets in low bust models sizes 24 to 28. Medium corsets bust sizes 21 to 30 in pink and white. Nightgowns with blue shirring and short sleeves available in white with blue accents.

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