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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1920

Page

15

Stratford Teachers Welcome at Hallowe'en Reunion

About one hundred Stratford teachers and friends gathered at Christchurch parish house Stratford for an autumn reunion and welcome to new teachers. William W. Rogers presided as toastmaster with OC Thompson and Miss Acton among speakers. The Bridgeport Business and Professional Women's Club outlined its activities. A Halloween program followed featuring interpretive dances, character sketches, and short sketches with shadowgraphs by Rev. Robert Waite.

Stratford Christchurch Hallowe'en Wiliam W. Rogers Seague OC. C. Thompson Acton R. C. Howland Philo C. Haven Bridgeport Business and Professional Women's Club Ruth M. Kilpatrick Bessie Dewning Susi Beanetto Rov Robert Waiteheed

Bowling Luncheon and Events at Brooklawn Country Club

Under the Brooklawn Country Club Woman Committee led by Airs. W. Gerald Bryant a series of events is planned through November. Hostesses for Saturday tea are Mrs. Waldo, Alice Curtis, and Mrs. Gerald Bey. A bowling luncheon, a Tuesday dinner with election returns, and a November luncheon and bridge are scheduled around the Yale Harvard game. Thanksgiving day plans include dinner, motion pictures, and Wallace Reid film on November 27.

Airs W. Gerald Bryant Woman Committee Brooklawn Country Club Waldo Alice Curtis Gerald Bey Wallace Reid

Harold Wilson Takes Canadian Bride in Toronto Wedding

Harold J. Wilson son of Mr and Mrs Charles Wilson of 91 Dixon street married Jean Henderson in Toronto Canada in a mission field union. They will continue courses toward missionary service after Wilson graduates from the New England School of Theology and Toronto school. Friends in this city offered congratulations as the pair prepare for their assigned field. A separate naturalist note states a large nest of wasps can kill at least 24 000 flies daily.

Toronto Canada Advent Christian Church Harold J. Wilson Charles Wilson Dixson Street Mise Jean Henderson Wilson New England School of Theology

Needlework Guild Seeks Garments For City Needy

Bridgeport Needlework Guild of America section presidents met at Mrs J P Omans home to plan garment collection for the city needy. Dues garments will be gathered by November 15 and sent to section presidents before distribution at Christ Church Parish on Tuesday. Annual section residents meeting set for November 1 to distribute farmers.

Bridgeport Needlework Guild of America J. P. Qmans Christ Church Parish J. P. Omans Susan Sanford Eleanor Painter Charles B. Weeks Glover Sanford Raymond George 8. Hayley BL Adams M. M. Downer Morris B. Beards-tev Robert Adams Frances Meeker S. Seeley

Jolly Nine Prouid Halloween Party Held at Leona Hirschfeld Home

A pleasant Halloween gathering hosted by the Jolly Nine took place at Miss Leona Hirschfeld's residence on 189 Dewey Street. Guests included numerous local youths and families, with black and orange decorations, dancing, games, and a light repast served by the hostess.

Jolly Nine Leona Hirschfeld Dewey Street Hallowe En Sll Augusta Silverstone Elsie Matz Emilio Hartman Theresa Landes Elythe Geldman Eleanor Rance Emma Polakowich Dorothy Finkelstone Mildred

Local clubs plan events and social gatherings today

Thimble club meets this afternoon at seven with work to resume. Bridgeport Bratoss and Professional Women’s club host a Halloween masquerade at the club rooms in the Liberty Building tomorrow. Recreation Committee led by Miss Herel Hayman to run the event. Mrs Sofia Bottomly hosts E. S. Sewing circus at 147 Alpine Avenue Thursday. Ladies’ Aid Society of St Paul’s Lutheran to meet at 2:39 PM in church basement with refreshments.

Bridgeport Bratoss Hallowe'in Samuel Sray Pittsburgh Emily Sray Milt ‘Hill Avenue Sofia Bottomly Elmer Hooper Alpine Avenue Akd Society St. Paul's Lutheran Church Harriet Street George Hoebn Henry Spelfer George Mansfield Gus. Loehn Park Avenue Termple Liberty Building Loewich Benjamin Brownstein David Fuer Park Street Congregational Church Fullerton Circle and Ladies’ Union

Smith College Trains Citizens Meeting and Gift Plan

Smith College club held a meeting with Miss Marjorie Smith as hostess. They voted to establish a $600 to $790 endowment gift in honor of Mrs. Catherine Sullivan and plan a large rummage sale November 15. Professor Everett Kimball spoke on shaping students for citizenship and college character building efforts.

Smith College Marjorie Smith Myrtle Avenue Smith Catherine Sullivan Salumnae Council Everett Kimball Department of History and Government

Miss Barker Feted by Friends at Brooklawn Club

Ophelia rosebuds decorated a large Brooklawn Country club table as Mrs. George Holmes Edwards hosted her sister Miss Eugenia K Barker for a pre nuptial gathering ahead of her November wedding to Hubert Morfey. A long guest list featured many named ladies and social figures in attendance.

Marion Hutchinson Laurel Jack Horner Bie Cath Ophelia Rosebuds Brooklawn Country Club George Holmes Edwards Eugenia K. Barker Hubert Morfey Thimbie Lub Bertram Ainsyworth Aline Hayward Jonathan Grout Horace 2 Merwin John Field Frank C. Hunt Ward Chamberlain Edward L Arlow Howard Upton S. Haworth Grumman Ethel Sterling Dorothy Phyllis Tomlingon Helen Grummar Amelia Boardaley Sara Curtis Maturin B. Waldo J. Carleton Sterling Henrietta Blehop Charles G. Williams Herbert Wakefleid Daniel ©. Patterson J. Kennard Posen Emily Sanford Ralph Blackburn William Webb Dudley M. Morris Alvin C. Breul Lawrence M. Cornwall DeVer C. Warner Sophie Smith Marjorie Smith

Marvin Woonough nuptials celebrated at St Augustine’s

Miss Tulin McDonough of 64 Jane street daughter of Mrs Edward McDonough and Myron F Marvin wed at St Augustine’s church at five o’clock last night. Attended by sister Katherine McDonough and best man Dewey Marvin the groom’s brother. Reception at bride’s mother’s home followed by trip to Washington DC. They will reside at 60 Parrott avenue and be at home after November 15.

Tulin, McDonough Jane Street Edward McDonough Myron F. Marvin St. Augustine’s Church Miss Mcdonough Katherine McDonough Dewey Marvin Katheerine McDonough Washington, D. C

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