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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1920

Page

11

Graft Auction Raises 1500 for Visiting Nurse Association

At Mrs. Kenneth McNeil’s home The Anchorage in Black Rock a staged tableau benefitted the Visiting Nurse Association. Tables under the caption Les Temptationes Eve featured Miss Jean McNeil and others in elaborate costumes with votes sold to determine the winning tableau. Mrs. McNair won first for Muripnsy, with Mrs Jonathan Grout second in Bijoux, followed by other period costumes and a concluding Vanity pose. chittun garments and accessories were sold afterward.

Kenneth McNeil Anchorage Black Rock Jean McNeil Yrone Wren Batty Havens Anna Swin Jonathan Godfrey Mra McNair Roderick McNeil Dorothy Xmorthrop Watson Lea Chapeaux Alice Curtis Mary Hincks Henrietts Bishop Annie Chiffon William Byde John A. Rusling, Jr Chitten Ward Laurence M. Cornwall

Phelps Course Draws Yale Professor For American Literature

Prof. William Lyon Phelps of Yale opens a twenty lecture course on American Literature this afternoon at Unked Church. He will review modern novels, with about £00 tickets reserved. Sessions run 4 30 to suit business people, tickets via Mrs. Carter or Read Bookshop or James Mizer.

William Lyon Phelps Lamps Son Yale University Jonatha Edwards Benj. Franklin Carter D. Or James Mizer North Avenua Raft Phelps New Haven

Annual Appeal Drives Public Relief Effort Across Banks

Friends of the association will visit banks this week except Tuesday to support the relief effort. Board members and volunteers will decorate nurseries and secure chairmen, with Mrs. Paul Grimmy and Mrs. Isaac Ferris among leaders at various banks. Several workers including Mrs. Edward J. Warner and Mrs. Crosby pledge multiple days.

Angus Girt Club Hax Paul Grimmy Fira Bridgeport National Bank Ky. Edge Bridgeport Savings’ Bank John Schwarts C. T. Kleindiens Farmer and Mechanics’ Bank W. A. Hamord Frederick Rhodes T. L. Watson Company Robert Adams Connecticut National Bank Isaac Ferris City Savings Mra Warry Sterling Dlary Bhones Peoples Savings Bank Newell Bank William Nothnngie Bridgeport Trust Benjamin Brownstein West Side Bank Edmund Nayo American Bank and Trust Co Florence Butz Connecticut Bank and Trust Co W. B. Price Edward J. Warner Charles 3. Crosby Mira. Ruspu Beers Robert Ferret George MacKenzie

Catholic Parade at Seaside Park Ends with Benediction

Thousands gather near the Seaside Park race course for a Catholic procession from Peter's to a temporary altar at the band stand where benediction is held. Rev Donahue leads as 35,000 attend, vow to refrain from profanity and respect law. Music by city choirs under Prof Weber accompanies the ceremony.

George J. Donahue Robert J. Bowen Joseph Ganley John C. Lynch John J. Keane Charles M. Hosey Charles A. Leddy Michael J. Lynch Matthew Traynor L. Lynch Richard F. Moore Thomas P. Mooney Joan A. Sullivan Philp Massicotte Alphone Figeleweki Verrence’ B. Smith Edward Shaughnessey Landry Hubert Dahme Andrew Komara Patrick J. McGivney Thomas B. Gloster Gasper Panik Michael Golib Stephen Chernitesky William, Blake Fairfield Michael J George Donahue Adil F. K. G. Weber Remmain Jesus Jesus Christ God Father Chanter Saint Paul Phillip Isaiah Peter Saint Paul Jequn

Social notes outline weddings and meetings across Bridgeport

Personal notes record Friday church event plans and charity gatherings. Miss Delma Lyford preludes new home plans in Providence as May Deane and Miss Chan on depart for holidays. women’s church societies resume fall activities with meetings at St John’s, St Mary’s and St Margaret’s. A Bridgeport wedding unfolds as Muriel Suon and George W. Garrison wed, with reception and a short trip planned.

Max Clifton Linnell Park Delma Lyford Providence Women's Societies St. John’s Spiacopal Church St. Mary's Guild Girls’ Friendly Society St. Margaret's St. Bilda's Muriel Su@on van Leek Fifth Street George W. Garrison A. M. Davidson Newfield Bre Elizabeth Lindtlow Chrystie T. Ludlow Chrystie Ralph Polk Manny Larehman Chiichurch S Evarett Popperell Smith St. Mary’s Church Portsmouth Columbia Townsend Honghaw Christchurch Pramues Nichol Chrystie Pride Emma Lil We Morrow Aitchinson Hortense P. Douglara Catherine Gray Francer & Shattuck Mice C. Wainwright Jmlen Mercer French Martha G. Keep Edwin Hert Messrs Stephen R. Lesher Robert Cluett Ormsby Knight Mitchel John Hincks Harold Jenneye Thomas W. Chrystie Creag

First District Women Rally At Club

The Piegt District women to hold a rally at the club with discussion on leadership, questions, and a planned gathering at the state quarters. Registered women from the district are invited and welcomed to attend the meeting.

Steiver Teader Tisst Eliah

Home Mission Gathering in Hartford Connecticut

Annual meeting of the Woman's Congregational Home Missionary Federation to be held at Center Church House Hartford on October 14 and 15. Mrs Williston Wakaar of New Haven to preside. program includes banquet, fund celebration, reports from officers and committees, open forum, and a panel on Young People's work.

Woman's Congregational Home Missionary Federation Center Church House Arth Thureday Shira Charles Snow-Thayer Af Wartford Woman's Congregational, Fronts Connecticut Acomen Home Williston Watkar New Haven Weniails Congregational Toma Missionary Pequecetiay Nusl Asssida Jor Schautflier Adam Presidenc Finance Cormittes Open Contecrative Mes. TL. Pearsall New York Ona Evans Massachusett R. A. Muale

Dartford Women Magazine Makes Appearance

Hartford editor R Mauent, a former Hartford newspaperman, fronts a new publication that attracts attention as the latest focal group’s addition. The issue features fashion pages and a financial department for women, with coverage of social and professional topics and a notable front-page spread.

Hartford Newowsek R. ©. Mauent Financial Department Trical News the. Ition Commanil Her Erie

Open House At Industrial Shoe Center Draws Visitors

An open house event at the Industrial Shoe Center drew crowds and showcased new offerings including a meth box Rai exhibit. Attendees, including local figures, toured facilities and discussed potential collaborations.

Miss Dibbalee to Speak at Business Women’s Club

Bridgeport business women announce a regular meeting at the Liberty Building with Miss Dibbalee as speaker. The program includes club officers’ reports and a luncheon, with Mrs Jane Wright as instructor. Afternoon session runs 4 to 5, followed by civics discussion and dancing lessons.

Miss Dibblee Business Women's Cluborations Bridgeport Plo Theorenial sduiMgepore Hospital

State Pedic Society Holds Quarterly Meet

The State Pedic Society held its quarterly meeting with hospitality at Beamer and reports on professional standards. Officers were elected including Harry Lugs secretary Simko Stamford treasurer, and Miss Jeannette Kiskaddon led Saturday night activities with assistance from Mildred Wood and Edith Wilson.

State Pedic ‘Society Ihraod Atqae Beliwood Constans Beamer State Examining Board Harry Lugs Derby Pacl Simko Bill Street World Religius Education Council Franmar In-clergentral Association Jeannette Kiskaddon Mildred Wood Wdith Wilsoo

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