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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1920

Page

11

Library Children Section Reception a Notable Event

The event at the library Saturday afternoon drew hundreds as the children’s section was showcased with artful décor and lighting. Mrs. Trangemee led as general chair with Mrs. J. O. hd and Miss Anne Morphous assisting. speakers discussed books, ancestors, care of them, and the joy of collecting, while a Puritan costume display and festive refreshments highlighted the afternoon. Proceeds from the New end table exceeded $190 for local shut ins.

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Business Women’s Club Luncheon At Stratford

Bridgeport reports over a hundred reservations for a luncheon by the Business and Professional Women’s Club. Chamber of Commerce members will also be guests. John Jacob Arnold, banking expert and author, will discuss World Economics and international finance. The program chair is Miss Roge Kleich. Executive board members and Membership Drive captains meet at 6 o’clock in Liberty Building club rooms.

Stratford Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce John Jacob Arnold Arnolds Nance 1St National Bank of Chicago Foreign Exchange and Foreiea Bans Italy Who Roge Kleich Liberty Building O'Clocl

Cohens Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary at Home

Mr and Mrs Max Cohen of 77 James Street celebrated their silver wedding anniversary with a home gathering last night attended by more than 75 relatives from across the country. The festivity featured seasonal flowers, palms, a catered supper, and music. The couple are active in Jewish fraternal and charitable groups and received hundreds of telegrams from friends and a state party congratulating them on the milestone.

Max ‘Cohen James Street Cohen Almarta Max Cotten Mary Speacr Harold W. Briatol

Two Great Fleets To Encircle Globe

Washington reports the Navy plans to send around the world next October a massive armada of about 110 ships chosen from 260 available. The Atlantic fleet will visit South American and South African ports led by dreadnoughts Pennsylvania Arizona Oklahoma Nevada Utah Kansas Florida Delaware North Dakota Michigan South Carolina Minnesota and New Hampshire.

Washington Navy Department America Atlantic Pennsylvania Arigona Oklahoma Nevada Utah Kansas Florida Delaware North Dakota Michigan South Carolina Minnesota New Hampshire

Social notes from Fairfield area events and engagements

Personal notes reveal a busy social season at Brooklawn Country Club and nearby homes with luncheons, weddings set for November, dinners, and gatherings. Guests include Eugenia Barker, Hubert Morfey, Mary Silliman chapter members, and D A R participants. Multiple lectures, club events, and church functions are also listed, highlighting Connecticut and New York connections.

National Opera Club appoints officers and holds season opening

The National Opera Club announces Mrs Basin Howley Davis as director with Baroness Von Klenner founder and president. First social of the season set for October 25 in Waldorf, New York, featuring lectures in English on Wagner with vocal numbers by Byles and Southwick. Officers include Mme Gatti-Casazza as honorary VP and several vice presidents. directors list lengthy with note on secretaries, archivist, and advisory committee.

Basin Howley Davis National Opera Gob Wit Baroness von Klenner Waldoriesstoria New York Haglish Wagner Prederic Byime Mai Byles Frederick Southwick Cvhera Cub M. Montague Owen -Kileare Loeb Joseph Gutman Schitty Noel Pique Evadne C. Turner Rossi J. Willis Smith Augusta MacManus Thomas Nixon Frank My Avery VW. Gsoeb Joseph Gutrean Frances Wright Clinton Charles Baker H. OB. Pragta Loth Éor Allighors Sa SeTay Romualde Sapto Carl Fique Easurer

Japan Defends Innocence Over Siberia Map Case

The Japanese foreign ministry released a statement to clarify the Temnansri Oyama case. It states Oyama and a companion offered maps of Siberia for sale to the American military, that the maps bore Russian writing and had no Japan government ties, and that Oyama failed to appear after being summoned. The maps were later turned over to Japanese authorities for the trial.

Tae Asso Ih Hida Oyama Siberia

Creel Mission in Mexico City Condemned as Failure

Mexico City reports say George Creel chairman of the public information committee spent three days in the capital before leaving. Mexican papers attribute his departure to President de la Huerta's stance on recognizing the United States and note a tense authority clash with Iglesias Calderon. Creel’s associate Roberto went to Washington with credentials as Mexican confidential ambassador.

Mexico City Mexico George Creel Excelsior el Universé de la Huerta United States el Monitor Greel el Universal Creel Roberto Ggens Washington Senor Pesquiera Iglesias Calderon Senor

Cabinet Members Resign If Report

Washington dispatches report three members of President Wilson's cabinet plan to resign immediately after the election. Secretary of the Navy Daniels Attorney General Palmer and Postmaster General Burleson are named as resigning regardless of the election outcome. They would not stay in office until March 4 even if Governor Cox is elected.

Washington Wilson Tod Nav Daniels Palmer Burleson Cox

What Is Garbage Court Must Decide

MILFORD Oct 1 Mush inter est centers around a garbage fight that do to be staged in Jude Brown court. Hermann Schulz Walnut Beach and other property owners oppose paying $10 yearly garbage assessments claiming the waste should remain on their property. The Myrtle Beach Improvement Association sues Schulz for $200 and seeks to prove garbage on premises is health menace to the community. Mayor Davi Fitzgerald of New Haven leads efforts to keep the feriiage in play and pressure Schulz to settle.

Milford Mushc Jude Brown Herman Schulz Walnut Beach Total Man Tate Myrtle Beach Schultz Shaw Davi E. Fitzgerald New Haves Schultz Senultz Bagk

Democratic rally postponed despite linwood avenue invite

The Fifth District Democratic club rally at Junior High on Linwood Avenue has been postponed to later in the week. Town Chairman John A. Cornell announced the delay last night, citing unspecified scheduling needs.

Linwood Avenue John A. Cornell

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