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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1920

Page

15

County Suffragists Welcome New Organizer Here

Mrs Frank Hiram Snell arrives as Fairfield County suffrage organizer after years in Washington DC campaigning for national women’s suffrage. She plans elaborate emancipation program at the County Suffrage meeting at Grat field with speakers Captain Chamberlain Professor Bacon and Miss Katherine Tudington. Hospitality extended to all women voters and those new to the suffrage League.

National Women's Suffrage Association Frank Hiram Snell Fairfeld County Grace Murray Snell Washington, D. C Mra Snell Bldgsport Gratfield Captain Chamberlain Marmesa Europe Genomin Bacon Katherine Tudington State Suffrage Association Suffrage League Wetional Association Snell Sill Maryland New Jersey

Miss Stewart to Address Rally of Republican Women

Miss Mary Stewart, a leading National Republican Women’s executive committee speaker, will headline one of the largest Republican women rallies in the city Friday night. She helped at the ratification dinner at Roton Point and has long worked on Washington congressional issues. Also speaking: Mrs J Lewis of Stratford, president of the Gustragists organization, and Dra F Campbell of Washington Park NM. Ehlrich will also appear. rally venue to be announced.

Mary Stewart National Republican Women's Executive Committee Miss Stewart Roton Airfield County Tme Stewart America J. Lewis Stratford Gustragists Organization Teader Dra. F. Campbell Washington Park Ehlrich

Diamond Dyes Advertises Easy Color for Fabrics

An old advertisement promotes Diamond Dyes as simple to use for fading fabrics and coverings from curtains to chair covers. It claims effective results on wool, silk, linen, cotton, or blends and notes a Color Card to help select shades, urging readers to buy from their druggist.

Will Wear Fur Coats For Evening Dress

Paris dispatch notes fur coats are the latest fashion for evening gowns. Despite rumors gowns remain revealing, and many women avoid public display. Ermine coats are favored as they suit mantles and are not too warm for opera or theatre performances.

Paris

Elderly Blind Woman Sarah P Gray Renominated at Woodmont Venue

88 year old Mrs Sarah P Gray of Woodmont was among the women who supported the city list yesterday while election officials reported favorable district records as voting closed.

Sarah P.’Gray Woodmont Waemen

Miss Bulkley and October Bride Wed at St Peters

Miss Catherine Mary Bulkley daughter of Mr and Mrs Edwin G Bulkley and Lester B Green son of Mr and Mrs Barmen B Green will be married at St Peters church at 9 30 in the morning Rev Charles Luddy to officiate The bride to wear a white bridal gown of satin and lace with a long train and a large white picture hat The maid of honor Miss Mabel L Sweeney wears pink satin The ceremony will be followed by a reception at 3 Lenox avenue Lares after which the couple will honeymoon in Washington They will reside at 32 Rowsley street Mr Bulkley is registrar’s office stenographer and Mr Green a millwright at Bullard Machine Co

St Peters Church Catherine Mary Bulkley Edwin G. Bulkley Lester B. Green Mire Barmen B. Green Teembull Charles ‘Luddy Carcy & Shower Mabel L. Sweeney Ea McGrath Red Lenox Avenue Lares Green Waiington Rowsley Street City Hall Millwright Bullard Machine Co

Philosophical Society to Meet Tonight in Norman Hall

Bridgeport notes a meeting of the Philosophical Society in Knights of Pythlas hall at 1020 Saint Giréet. Norman Thomas will relay a message from the presidential candidate of the Godnilat party as Debs stor esident is discussed. The lecture series will conclude the political lectures for the year.

Bridgeport Philosophicel Knights of Pythlas Hall Sain Giréet Norman Thomas

Artillery Train Expected in Bridgeport Today

A fifty car New England regiment of the Forty Second Rail road artillery was due in Bridgeport last night but rain from Westerly delayed its arrival until today. Local recruits John Markos Edward Connelly and Charles Distasio are among those joining the army. Lieu t Watson leads the train en route to Camp Eustis Virginia after summer duties in Massachusetts. Arthur Kiklak seeks legal name change to Arthur Daniel Kelley, a local real estate dealer born in Greece.

New England Regiment Forty-Second, Rail Road Artillery Bridgeport John Markos Edward Connelly Charles Distasio Stretn E. Y. Watson Camp Eustiss Va Massachusetts Mainstand Corp Rene Roshaffle Kecruitias Service Arthur Kiclak Arthur Daniel Kelley Greece

Charity Circle Plans Afternoon Mock Attack on Nurses Home

Thompson subjects original tales and medieval legends feature a costume event by Ladies of Charity at St Vincent. Elks Club to host monthly dances with a jazz band and refreshments at State Street clubhouse. Home day at Narson Soldiers Home. Elias Howe Junior Women’s Reliefs to take train to Boston for New England Press banquet. Mrs F B Gray to attend. Women of the World and local social notices include multiple visits and gatherings around Bridgeport and nearby areas.

Ladies of Charity St. Vincent ɢ Paul The Elks Club State Street S.o Thoradny Ik Narston Soldiers Home Elias "Howe Bridgeport F. B. Gray Noble Avenue Boston New England Press Association

Miss Schrader Weds Clifford W Beeman in New Haven

Miss Evalyn May Schrader and Clifford Wesley Beeman were united in marriage at St Luke's Church New Haven in a ceremony described with autumn décor. Rev William H Jepson officiated. The bride wore white tulle and carried a bouquet of white roses, with Miss Ada Beeman as bridesmaid in yellow organdie. Best man was Henry Schrader, brother of the bride. A reception followed at Lordship Manor for close family and friends. The couple planned a two week honeymoon and will reside in the city.

Evalyn May Schrader Cufford Wesley Beemini New Haven Wellinga Sake Phtee St. Luke's Church William H. Jepson Gennadys Ada Beeman Henry Schrader Lordship Manor

Shower gifts follow Miss Kathleen Banks wedding plans

Miss Kathleen Banks of 1662 5 field avenue who is soon to wed John Pettigrew was showered at Mrs. Abert French home. Miss Elizabeth Paddock of Fremont Street helped entertain for Miss Banks and was showered at Yale Street. Paddock will marry Robert Bedworth of Pittsburgh, formerly of this city. Guests included Miss Nettle Barks Mrs M L Hunter Miss Mildred Mawes Mrs LePalme Mrs Lillian Ladd Miss Sally ONeill and Miss Ruch Smith.

Kathleen Banks Field Avenue John. Pettigrew Abert French Yale Evlith Paddock Fremont St Baris Paddock Robert Bed~worth Pittsburgh Banks Mier M.L. Hunter Mildred Mawes LePalme Lillian Ladd Risa Sally O'Neill Nelo Pettigrew Anil Ruch: Smith

Annual Meeting at Newington Home

The Connecticut Children's Aid Society holds its annual meeting at the Newington Home for Crippled Children on Tuesday afternoon October 26 at 3 o'clock. C. Carstens of the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children will speak on "A State Wide Program or Child Welfare?"

Connecticut Children’s Aid Society Newington

Jury Selected in Hartford Murder Case

Hartford October 19 A jury is being selected in Hartford for the trial of Antonis Bidele Flores and Gaetano Corradino charged with the murder of Isidor Lov ating in July 1919. Judge N.DB Haines presides. One hundred sixty five residents were summoned to form the jury. The shooting occurred after a lure on Baet Hartioro boulevard. the motive is said to be robbery.

Hartford Ctigvina Cart Antonis Bidele Aling Flores Gaetano Corradino Isidor Lovating

Uncle Joe's Cigar Sets Auto Fire in Danville

Local report says Congressman Uncle Joe’s car caught fire when a cigar dropped into the seat cushions during a swim stop in Danville. The blaze, believed caused by a dropped cigar mistaken for falling overboard, was quickly extinguished with a fire extinguisher and minimal damage.

Danville

Knighted for Fine War Record by British and Norwegian praise

Sir Karl Fredrick Kouuson, noted for wartime service in Britain and shipping expertise, arrived in the United States for a ceremonial visit. He will be entertained by his sister Mrs. D. Sealant of Greens Parma, and has been made First Commander of The Order of St Olaf by Norway for his distinguished services.

Karl Fredrick Kouuson United States Hele D. Sealant Parma Karl Brineh Foreign Office Srl Sir Karl SS. Olaf Nelwar Tenglera Asl Canaga Western United State

Memorial honors officers and members of local organization

An aged transcription details a memorial event for 68 members of a local organization, noting the presence of county officials and the context of a Tremorhallery ceremony in a Burvevard setting. It mentions women from Lanland and references a clothing advertisement about lace collars and a dry goods store.

Celebrate Fifth Wedding Anniversary at 1170 Madison

Meg Murphy at 1170 Madison Avenue celebrated the fifth wedding anniversary Saturday evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs John Corrigan Mr and Mrs John Kirk Mr and Mrs Joseph Harold Peck Mr and Mrs George King and many others. The home was decorated in Halloween colors with white chrysanthemums and a charming buffet.

Meg. Phamas Murphy Madison + avenue Ter Hallowe'en John Corrigan John Kirk Joseph B. Harold’ Peck George King Henry Pembar William ‘Barker He Meckel Marns Khik Mas. Ward Heldt Frank Tyan William Baxterian William Walters Richard Teech Ca Wilters Baily Abefrand Frank Robin

Rummage sale aids widows society raising four hundred

The rummage sale held at the corner of Boston avenue and Helen atreeze Friday and Saturday raised about 3460 in aid of the Bridgeport Protestant Widows Society. The society thanks contributors for their generous wine and interest in the undertaking.

Boston Avenue Helen Atreeze Port Protestant Widows Society

Officials Acting Within the Law in 1918 Deportations

A fragmentary report outlines officials' actions under the 1918 act regarding individuals deemed members of the Communist Party. It notes deportation warrants issued by federal authorities and references a court case involving Judge Anderson, with key names obscured.

New York E Rons Communist_ Party Fed Martini Reem Anderson Pegera Court of the Collyar

Special at Middy Cloth One Thousand Yards

Middy Cloth advertises a special offer of one thousand yards with a regular price of 49 cents per yard, highlighting a promotional deal for fabric shoppers.

Read Annex notes on Natalie gar Brelyni club growth

A long reminiscence column discusses Bridgeport business women's club, membership rise from about 70 to 200, aiming for 1,000 by November first. It recalls local business figures, the Fairfield Avenue laundry building, portraits of Harold Maher and Tim, a New York tailor, and shopping chatter on oxford shoes and electric candlesticks.

Gar Brelyni Bridgeport Business Fund Qub Poama Wil Liundry Fairield Avenue Arly Altiewities Court Street Savery Taundry Eianing Harold Maher Tranistan and Samham Avenues Bath France Bridgeport Carvineen New York Altinge Manor Gary

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