Art League in New Home Hosts First Formal Lecture
The Bridgeport Art League held its first formal lecture yesterday afternoon in the Hotchkiss home at 28 Clinton Avenue. President Alvah Parsons of the New York School of Fine and Applied Art spoke on art principles, color in clothing, and the value of aesthetic judgment, with a crowd filling the new rooms and tea area.
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Bridgeport Art Jongue
Rank Alvah Parsons
New York School of Fine and Applied Art
Hotchkiss
Clintom Avenue
Parsons
Faghion
Geain
New Homestead
W. J. Tatt
Actress Near Death From Poison Candy in London
London Set 20 Pegry O'Neil the New York actress in Addy the Next Best Thing at Bavoy theatre was nearly dead five weeks ago after eating arsenic laced candy left in her dressing room. Her pet dog died from the poison. She has recovered and steps are being taken to identify the candy sender.
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London
Pegry O'Neil
New York
Bavoy Theatre
Addy
Bill
Telephone boycott protest over poor New York service
October 20 in New York a telephone boycott began as five thousand members of the New York Council of Jewish Women pledged not to use phones unless absolutely necessary. The group adopted a resolution urging use of alternative communication methods and limiting telephone use.
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New York
New York Council of Jewish Women
Man Cites Wife in Hootch Case at U S District
Steve Pazichki testified in New Haven before Judge Edwin 5 Thomas that a wife kept a still and he knew nothing of it. The court assessed one month in jail and a $100 fine for operating a star and violating the Volstead act.
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Steve Pazichki
Edwin 5. Thomas
U. S District Court
New Haven
Taro “Khast
Arrest of Michiel Petronik in Boston Avenue feud case
Michiel Petronik of 215 Sheridan street was arrested yesterday for assaulting Joseph Bono of 1318 Boston avenue amid a youth gang feud around Boston and Bond streets. Petronik posted a $25 bond for trial this morning.
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Michiel Petronik
Sheridan Street
Joseph Bono
Boston Avenue
Bond Street
Petronik
New York Club Man Makes Discovery Aplenty
A New Yorker writes from his club about Dr True Elixir claiming it aids digestion insomnia and ventitipation. He orders two jars for his mother and lists symptoms including constipation deranged stomach offensive breath pale face and restless sleep. The ad pitches Dr True Elixir as a laxative and worm expeller amid a stream of testimonial style claims.
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New Yorker
Dr. True
Trulph
Thousarida
True
Beauty Treatments For Hair From A Simple Mix
A reader notes that actresses cherish hair care and warns against makeshift cleansers. A cheap, effective shampoo is made by dissolving four teaspoonfuls of cun throx in hot water, producing enough wash for all the scalp. Dandruff, oil, and dirt vanish after rinsing and hair appears fuller, with added luster and softness.
Joint Rallies at Barnum School
A large Republican rally under the auspices of the 9th 10th and Lith districts will be held in Barnum School auditorium. Principal speakers include Rev A F Campbell and Mrs Bam wel Sister with Mrs Jw Cutting presiding. Candidates from the districts will speak including Paul Mier for Probate Judge Mr Challenger for Senator Charles Dennis and F I Kilpatrick for Representatives. A voting machine will be demonstrated and a large attendance expected.
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Paul Mier
Mr. Challenger
Charles Dennis
D. Kilpatrick
Representati
Popular Concert Course to Open Tonight
Three renowned artists join a joint program at the High School tonight. Violinist Jean Mesyorenco from the Roumanian court, Belgian soprano Mme Alice D Hermanoy making her American debut after Covent Garden, and pianist Miss Eva Liminana with European honors headline. Charles Bauwers assists. events run November 18, December 9, January 20, February 10, and March 17.
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C. Ananda
WC. A
Jean Mesyorenco
United Church
Mme
Alice “D'Hermanoy
Bridgeport
Covent Garden Royal Opera
London
Depuis le Jour
Louis
Charpentier
Hubertis
Faure
Ronald
Massonet
Almons-nous
Saint Saens
Eva Liminana
America
Albenia
Chopin
Debus
Schubert-Liszt
Sev Jona
Albeniz
Egeretta
Liszt
Charles ‘Bauwers
Chicago Opera Association
The
Royal Opera
NX Leroas
Alma DO Mermanay
My. Larwers
Mr. Nestoresco
Connecticut Federation of Women's Clubs meets in New Milford
The mid year session of the Connecticut Federation of Women's Clubs convened at the First Congregational church in New Milford with morning and afternoon programs. Delegates heard welcome, reports on endowment funds, and a talk by Superintendent Stanley Holmes, plus updates from the International Council of Women and the biennial Des Moines meeting.
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Mondar Club
New Milford
Connecticut Federation of Women's Clubs
First Congregational Church
George Herbert Johnson
J B. Wilson
Horace 3. Brain
All Women Invited to Class on American Government
The Golden Bill Street WCA assembly room hosts the third lecture in a government series tonight at 8:14 PM. Attorney Theodore Steiber will discuss the Structure of the American Government, based on his study of city, state, and national government. Mrs. Arthur M. Comley organized the course to aid new voters.
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Golden Bill Street
Theodore Steiber
Steiber
Snational
Arthur M. Comley
Dancing Party at Pine Rock Park and Farmhouse Dance
A group of twelve enjoyed a bus ride to Pine Rock Park with a frankfurter and marshmallow roast. At dusk they returned to an old farmhouse for supper and dancing into the night. Participants included Julia Lattin, Mas Spillane, Esther Brandt, Natanie Maynar, Marion Harris, Muriel Hanley, James Nolan, Armand Lattin, Hurt Tuttle, Thos Gregg, Willard Thompson, Chester Hennessy. GROVES Bromo Quinine ad urges readers to ask for genuine tablets.
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Pine Rock Park
Wea
Julia Lattin
Mas Spillane
Esther Brandt
Natanie Maynar
Marion Harris
Muriel Hanley
James Nolan
Armand Lattin
Hurt Tuttle
Thos. Gregg
Willard Thompson
Chester Hennessy
Senator Poindexter Heads City Women's Rally at H S
A joint rally led by Senator Poindexter draws Second and Ninth district women to the high school tomorrow evening. National Republican staffer Mrs. Mary Stewart, Mrs. Joseph Alsop, and Mrs. Henry LeRoy Lewis appear among the speakers, with presiding leaders from local Republican women groups.
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Mary Stewart
Washington
Joseph Alsop
Avon
Poindexter
League of Nations
Boindexter
National Republican Executive
Hoton Point
Alsopig
Doulas Robinson
New York State
Col
Theodore Roosevelt
Henry LeRoy Lewis
Strattera
A. F. Campbell
Washingto .N. Church
Theodore Staiber
Local society notes list fall gatherings and meetings
A string of church, benevolent, and social group events is listed. Meetings include the Tiggeport Delphi society at Mrs Crawford’s home on North avenue with Rev Silcox officiating, the First Presbyterian church benevolent society’s fall gathering, Christ church guild Thimble party, and multiple bridge and sewing circles. Also noted are visits, entertainments, and club activities across Stratford and surrounding areas, with dates, hosts, and locations.
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Tiggeport
The
Delphian Society
George FE. Cawford
North Avenue
Newton Hine
the Benevolent Society of the
First Presbyterian Church
Clifford Marsh
Roy Yours
Stratford
Irvin Joward Stone
George Cornwall
Ernest Curemings
Thomas Haw Ye
Garner _K. Birdreye
Parish Penfield
William_ Jackersle
W. Anne LaField
Sarah
Simmons
Ph Gam Club
Presbyterian Church
Madame Hawse
Peterson
Peterson Sso
Wesleyan President's Daughter Bride in Middletown Social
Mary Arnold Shanklin daughter of President and Mrs William Shanklin of Wesleyan University married Jeitar Daggett son of Mr and Mrs George H Daggett of Minneapolis at the bride's home. Dr Shanklin performed the ceremony with relatives and intimate friends present.
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Middletown
Qet
Mary Arnold Shanklin
Mia
Williame Shankl
Af Wesleyan University
Jeitar , Daggett
George H. Daggett
Minneapolis
William Arnold Shankiln
New Yors Olty
Anne Shanklin
Goucher College
Baltimore
Robert Marshall
New York
Polly Rich
Daggett
Yale
Elass
Marlies
Y W C A Opens Two Special Bible Classes
The YWCA begins Thursday November 4 offering two courses for 12 weeks. One class for men and women meets 8:00 p.m. led by G Herbert Zicons with topics on social thought Jesus social teaching and church relations. The second is an introductory Bible course for young women taught by Katharine A Preemar covering why the Bible is popular origins and construction and how to study it.
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Ader
G. Herbert Zicins
Church Federation
Tia
Jesus
Economiss
Kingdom of Gods
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New Home
Parsons of
New York Art School
Scott
D. A
Tne
Mukerji
Nena Fales Peck
Tforace
Mary Averill
Mary Parker Dunning
W. J
Ww. S. Kuemmel
Lauiles Worthg
Novth Cannon Street
Nestle
C. Nestle
M- B. Bellew Baraum
State St
Bealoh
Marcel
J.C. Bartlett
Parker
Meigs Bidg. Barnum
Conn
Elizabeth Wenner
Bank
Bruin St. Cor
Wall St
Rome
Stee Odinn
Orna
Wrain Youi Wam
Dows
Barnum School
State Federation
YW. G
Groves
Grove
Senator Poindexter
H. S
E. Silcox
Pires Church of Christ
Parkfield
Als
Toronto
China
N. Choates
Brook
New York City
Trector’s Guild of
Christchurch
Porsh Wall
Mary Mixup
Mae Fitzgerald
Grand Street
Katherine Pest
Jonathan Godfrey
Breokawn Range
Philadelphia
Juliet Tubadoy
Gla
North x
Nmry
Sheridan Circle
G. A. Ti
A. L. Gregory
Franklin Street
Warden
Ray
Bresklawn Country Club
Morris Kelph
Harriet Street
Creet
Ruth Velle
Tob Street
Helen Heckert
Culiteynla
George Somers
Musonie Club
Mitford
Connecticut
Frederick Hindley
Walt Longr
Golden Hut
Main Street
Ekol- Hster Avenue
Isabella Rebekah
Presedent
Araril
Preven Larmerd
Bronx Avenue
Jacksonville
Ila
St. Augustine
Miami
St. Petersburgh
Mary G. Neville
Warren Street
Holle Doye
Catskills
Helen Lush
Livingston Place
Helen
Misa Katherine Lush
Miax
Mildred Fd Ming Katherine ‘Plagete Tore
Miza Katherine
Helen ‘Brarnick
Vicanor Garrison
iMiss Clarence Reave
Pauline ‘Weiler
Marlon Greene
June C. Wright
Ressie Callandar
Instrutor
Morris T. Torwitz
Stratford Avenue
Danbury Verday
Fairfield County
Ratel Sreen
Maurice T. Horwits
Stratford Avenuas
Mat
Danbury
Fairfield County Sree Association
Hotel Gr
Forum
Che
Reignskins
AAA
Bieu
Edwin.c. Burt
Cannon Street
Malty and
Broad &Ts
Barnum
Post Publishing Co
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