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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1920

Page

15

Golden Wedding Day Marked For Carliste W. Thomas Pair

Relatives and friends honor Mr and Mrs Carliste W Thomas at 923 Kossuth Street on their 50th wedding anniversary. Mrs Thomas linked to Singer Co for 30 years, traveling nationwide with husband and performing readings with Mig. Co. The couple first wed in St Johnsbury Vermont. One survivor is Mrs Thomas sister who spent part of the summer in the city. They have a son named George Thomas, now seeking home in Wisconsin. Dinner featured yellow color scheme and a Singer club plate gift. Mrs Thomas active in Bridgeport Art League and fraternal circles.

Carliste W. Thomas Kossuth Street Thomas Mig. Co St. John Vermont George Ci Bogten Singer Archangel Russia Wiscon Waterbury Towark Favors Mri Phomas Awere Singer Club Walch Bridgeport Art Leapuc Army Sillinwa Julia McDonovah John McDonough May Miller James Goran Melena Curran Edward Reilly Stanley Greenwood Misa Ethel Cooney Margaret O’donnell Héna Keefe Crone Deouur May McGrath Mars Colorado Galen Hogprist March College Ena Thomas Mead Moothmals Brookland Vrock Williams North Main Street Br Vridge Cith

Parent Teachers Meet at Huntington School

The Huntington road school Parent Teachers Association held a meeting yesterday afternoon at 1:20 p.m. President Mrs Jeromcah Holmes and officers welcomed members including many new ones. Principal Mary Ford presented the storeopticon exhibit and discussed views of old practices before adjourning until Nov 11.

Huntington Road Lae Jeromcah Holmes Mary Ford Miemey Olena New W

Miss Hazel Seymour Fete Receives Generous Gifts

Miss Hazel Seymour was entertained at a shower hosted by Mr and Mrs Howard W. Macy. Friends presented many thoughtful gifts and a supper was served. Attending were Mrs Bertha Seymour Mrs C W Macy Esther Stetson Sophie Thelin Lorene Wilson Edna Harmon Edyther Swezey Ruth Bert and many others.

Hast Seymour Howard W. Masy Miss Seymour Theu Hazel Revol Bertha Seymour C. W. Macy Rew Brown Helen Edna Harmon Ethe Esther Stetson Sophie Thelin Margaret Thelin Loren

Wedding announced for Lulla A Henry and Arthur W Cabot

Mrs Wrink Mara of Seymour announces the wedding of her sister Miss Lulla A Henry to Arthur W Cabot of Stamford. The ceremony occurred Thursday at the rectory of St Augustine's church with Seymour Mins Nifty Sheehan serving as best man.

Bridgeport Electrolysis Specialist Advertises Permanent Facial Treatments

Nes t le permanant hair wave expert M B Bellew offers electrolysis and facial hair removal for women at Bridgeport's Conn Nat Bank Building. Services claim privacy, lasting results, and hair shaping, with 32 years in practice and advertisement targeting local clients.

Flizaasetr Fenner Briggeport Conn Nat. Bank Main St Col

Fifth Anniversary Concert of Bridgeport Bebrew Orphan Society

The Bridgeport Bebrew Orphan Society invites all members and friends to its fifth anniversary concert and entertainment Sunday evening October 17 at the Casino. Mrs H P Kreuteman, chairman, promises a good time for all.

Bridgeport

Women’s Home Mission Chooses New Officers

Hartfor Oct. 15 Congression and delegates from the Women’s Congregational Home Missionary unions united in the national organization the Congregational Women’s Home Missionary Federation. Elected officers for two years today at the fifteenth annual meeting here led by President Lovey and Vice President for the East Mrs. Charles Howell. Treasurer Mrs. Robert P. Smith reported a general fund balance of 508.08 as of December 1 1915 with total receipts 3405.60 and disbursements 3608.51.

Hartfor Women Congregation Women's Home Missionary Federation Fale Love Vigz Lnaves Smothy “Harrison Morrisville Iné East Charles E. Howell New Havens Talla 5. Meade Greenwich Treaswear Robert P. Smith White Plains Mos W.W. Newell Oak Park FW. Sweeney St. Paul Min E. M. Bassett Brooklyn Williston Walker Philips Suffern Plainfield

Emancipation Day Event by Suffragists in Oct Meeting

Suffragists plan a large Emancipation Day celebration with a luncheon and business session. Hosted by League of Women Voters affiliates, the event features speakers including Katharine Ludington and Mrs. Herdbert Sherman, focusing on the responsibility of the new woman voter.

Brated Infield Coun Steatheld Wien Katharine Luding‘ton Connecticut Women Sniffire Association

Cellist Carl Webster at United Church Tomorrow Morning

Local bulletin notes cellist Carl Webster will perform at United Church tomorrow morning at 0:15, presenting works by Mozart and other composers. The program features a large vested choir directed by Mrs Elner Beardsley, with additional musical events tied to the church's season.

Carl Webster United Church Marl Webster Tomoorrow Golterman Ayo Maria Pehubert Chirch Elner Beardsley

Finance Expert to Speak at Luncheon

Bridgeport businessmen and professionals invite members of the Chamber of Commerce to a Monday luncheon at Statfield. Jolen Jacoy Arnold, a national authority on international finance, will speak. Rose Biehl chairs the program. reservations due by Saturday.

Bridgeport Statfield Jolen Jacoy Arnold Spesien Chamber of Commerce Ying Anade Rose Biehl Ehaipmain Ted Arnold United States Nati Chic Yler Pres Tian la Charg

Social Notes From New Orleans Visit and Local Events

Personal notes recount visits and travels of residents and friends from Jackson to Philadelphia and New York. The column lists quiet social calls, weekend plans, entertainments, club meetings, and upcoming gatherings at churches and guilds. Names include Mrs. Warner, Kennet McNeil, Mr. and Mrs. Luck, Dr. George Day, Mrs. Gailey Ten Eyck, Archit Mone, and others, with dates and places in the Northeast and South.

Otis Kennet McNeil Anchorage New York

King's Daughters Convention Success At Washington Park

The King's Daughters convention closed with officers named including Mas Harsiott and Elizabeth Diy. Executives emphasized prison aid work and junior department development while hosting generous hospitality at the Gould homestead and nearby Bridga Park homes with delegates from several circles.

Lackawanna Plans 200 Million Dividend Rise

The Interstate Commerce Commission heard Lackawanna and Western Railroad proposals to raise capitalization from 44 million to 60 million and surplus to 90 million. Plans include conveying coal deposits to coal firms or selling them to a syndicate for an operating company. voting rights in coal ventures may shift away from the railroad. Updated figures and summaries were presented by W. J. McS, president and general counsel.

Delaware, Lekmyanna and Western Railroad Titerstate W. J. McS Individals Avaseps All Road Company Caida Janne J. D. Bragg Scratéora Av Nue

Borah to Speak in Bridgeport on October 28 Rally

Senator Borah will address supporters in Bridgeport at the Casino Thursday evening October 28 on the League of Nations and other campaign issues. The visit was announced by the Republican organization in Hartford in coordination with national headquarters in New York. Governor candidate Averett Luke may also attend to speak on the Borah rally event.

Missy Katheyn Bridgeport Prote'tive Association Snyder Devon Women’s Progress Club Walted Senah Willam Borah Leagues of Nations IL AL HB Rodinary Repuubiican Ang Mindwates Tokalornia Bridgeport Boral Spawk Neacin

Miss Sweeney Plans Shower For Bride-Elect

Miss Mabel Lormdo Sweeney hosts a brid e shower at 223 Mountain Grove St for Catherine L Bulkley ahead of her marriage to Lester B Green. Rose pink decor and a pink boat centerpiece set the scene with music and dancing by Dorothy and Mildred MacDonald. Guests include Anna G McMenton and many others.

Mabel Lormdo Sweeney Mountain’ Grove Street Misa Cathering L. Bulkley Honge Lester B. Green Dorothy Mildred MacDonald Nisacs Anna G. McMnton Batah M. Kennedy Mary C. Gjurra Reginy Kilely Anna Green Matilla Hatt Dorothy WacDonald Beatrice MacMonall Etta G. Murphy Jennie Parley Violet Farley Gaerne Morrissey Mary Carroll Anne Carroll Aliee Carrol Graze Carrol Elgie Casey Matherine la Bonnane Anni G. Tage

Bridgeport Auto Crash In Milford Injures Family

In Milford a car owned by Earl J. Kelley of Bridgeport collided with a vehicle driven by Samuel Hobart of 672 Park Avenue Bridgeport. Mrs Helart and her two children were badly cut by flying glass. Kelley and another man fled the scene. Both cars damaged. Kelley’s car towed to Bridgeport and Hellart’s to a garage for repairs. Kelley to be arraigned next Monday.

Milford Oct Earl J. Kelley Bridgeport Samuel Hobart Park Avenue Hellart Kelley

Women jurors in Orange court hear case selection

A fragment from a New Jersey report notes four women jurors in the district court led by Judge Dugath were involved in selecting a trial panel. The piece mentions the first all female jury and events surrounding juror selection for a forthcoming case.

Orange Jersey Tor District Court Dugath

Blumberg celebrate wedding day jubilee surprise

Friends surprised Mr and Mrs Barnet Blumbers of Lyon Terrace as they marked the fortieth wedding anniversary. Guests included Walter Loewith A DeLanes Samuel Plotkin E J Laswanthol Henry Goodman William Goodman Philip Carlson Herbert Loewith and Henry Greenstein among others.

Barnet Blumbers Lyon Terrace Lhetmarrlaga Walter Loewith A. DeLanes Andre Samuel Plotkin J. Laswanthol Henry Goodman William Goodman Philip Carlson Mas Blumberg Herbert Loewith Ienry Greenstein

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