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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1920

Page

15

Round Table Plans Year Study of Henry Esmond

The Round Table, led by Mrs. Newton Hine, outlines a 1920 1921 program based on Henry Esmond and related works with charter and honorary members listed. A detailed monthly schedule names members and topics from October social to April literary subjects, including Thackeray, Esmond, and the 17th century.

Round Table Newton Hine Anna E Misa Elle. Beach Anna M. Studley Henry Esmond Civies Lois E. Bennett Sara Kinscella Byecerick E. Brown George Dimond Ming Sara Kinacella Gertrude Landon Helen Locke Everett Overton Martha .A. Thompson Mrs. Brown Bennett Dimong Thomas Potter 8. W. Challenger Mabel Allen Mery E. Allen Margaret Baldwin TL Op Lucy Curtiss Charles W. Ellison I. Merton Hammond J. Hughes Ata Kabiersky Leo Lyon Club Brents Hina Maaker Nater Hammond Wht England James I Charles Tt Paine Commonwealth and Protectorate Miss Allen My. Hughes Queen Anne Walkley Miss Curtiss Mra Lyon

Greene Company to hold meeting with banker John Arnold

V. Greene Company announces a meeting at the Stratfield tomorrow evening at oclock with principal speaker John Jacos Arnold. Arnold spent 28 years with the First National Bank of Chicago and recently left the Bank of Italy of San Francisco to take the presidency of the Bankers' union for Foreign Commerce and Finance.

Tac H. V. Greens Company Stratfield John Jacos Arnold First National Bank of Chicago Bank of Italy of San Francisco Toraceep Via Bankers’ Union For Foreign Commerce and Fienance

Oldest suffragist leads Stratford town hall vote moment

Stratford’s oldest suffragist Mrs Agnes Ey Hawley, age forty fourth birthday noted, became the first woman at the town hall as enfranchised citizens were registered to vote. Hawley, active in suffrage since 1874, recalls campaigns with Susan Anthony and Julia Ward Howe while praising women’s rights work in reform movements and editorial reading habits.

Agnes Hawley Julia Ward Howe Fillmore Susan B. Anthony Women’s Rights Suffrage Worker Stratford Agnes Ey “Hawley Town Hall Hawley Women's Rights Party Grand Rapids Mich Congress Troy Susan Anthony Millard ¢. Fillmore Stratford Suffrage League

Weber Opera Club To Present Three New Operas

The Weber Opera Club, meeting at the YMC A, plans a winter season of three operas led by director Robert Weber Jr. The Mikado will be repeated in November with rehearsals underway at the YMC A. Accompanist Miss Marjorie Culver and a long list of enrolled performers including Lena Mason Barnsley, Norma Weber, Margaret Swatles, Robert Kirk, and Andrew Ruth, among others.

Weber Opera Club Robert Weber, Jr Wyman Smith Tracy H. Brown Anna Schnetman Tha Mikado M.C. A Marjorie Culver Lena Mason Barnsley Robert Millard Norma Weber Margaret Swatles Robert Kirk Elis Lundberg Joseph Weiler Eugene Hepbard Edward R. McAvoy T. P. Bran- Nick Bertha M. Bakes Dorothy Barnum Nora H. Buttterworth Eleanor E. Cahill Mary C Andrew Ruth Leonard Bergeren Alfred F. Doty Robert Green Touts Verovich Willam Shoane William Lee James Crivison 0. Fraewlachi Victor Demkowssi David Langs Tands Jonas Meyers Robert Gambino

Suffrage Assoc. Leader Clarifies Hartford Meeting

Miss Katharine Ludington president of the Connecticut Woman Suffrage Association issued a statement denying that last Friday’s Hartford meeting was used by Democratic women to push against Senator Brandegee. She said opposition to Brandegee’s re-election is strong among Republican and Democratic women alike and stressed the executive board’s vote on the matter.

Katharine Ludington Connecticut Women Suffrage Association Hartford Brandegee Association

Ten Drug Addicts Pronounced Cured

Ten addicts at Bridgeport hospital have been discharged from treatment since September 1. One patient remains in care, described as very weak and not ready for discharge by Dr. W Arthur LaField, president of the Welfare Building board. Earlier orders by Prohibition Commissioner John F Kramer closed the narcotics clinic, with 25 addicts in treatment, 11 moved to the hospital and the rest abandoning care.

Bridgeport W. Arthur LaField Board of Povernors Welfare Buildine John F. Kramer Prohibition United States Bridgeport Hospital

Reduction Noted In Groceries And Provisions

According to Peter M. Davey, president and treasurer of Davey Brothers, grocery and provision stores are lowering prices except for eggs butter and cheese. Canned goods drop sharply with tomatoes 13 to 12 cents and peas 28 to 15 cents. Coffee falls 40 to 29 cents and tea 40 to 35 cents. Flour stays around 1.59 per bag. Furniture prices have fallen up to 20 percent following store announcements.

al Nes Peter M. Davey Davey Urothera Ff & Bag Gaverut

Miss Foster to resign as reference librarian

Miss Minnie Foster, with 35 years as reference librarian at Bridgeport Public Library, will retire September 30 due to imperfect health. A southerner by birth, she has lived most of her life in the Northeast, witnessing the library grow from about 2,869 books to a four-branch system with a total of 109,000 volumes.

Altes Foster Bridgeport

Miss Clarke Announces New Fall Classes in Voice and Drama

Grace Dalrymple Clarke announces fall classes in voice practice diction and dramatic interpretation at her studio 1074 Iranistan Avenue. Children’s Monday class begins October 4 at 4:30 and Thursday class October 7 at 7:30. Registrations on September 29 and 30.

Grace Dalrymple Clarke Iranistan Avenue Tranistan, Avenue Clark Miss Clarke Stratfield Ballroom Plate Kerson Made

Mrs Peabody Leads Tenth District Women Rally Tonight

Mrs Joseph L Peabody of al William street presides over the Tenth District women rally to be held at 8 o'clock tonight in the Men's Republican club on Nubia Avenue over Hamilton's drug store. Speakers include Mrs H W Fleck Mrs E N Sperry and Mrs Arthus M Caml Aselsby.

Joseph L. Peabody William Street Tenth District Republican Club Nubia Avenue Hamilton H. Wijard Fleck E. N. Sperry Arthus M. Caml Aselsby Peabody Elizabeth Santora Prank Reel Young MacDonnell Antonio Abriola Wischer Republica M. R.A. MacBride Tonleht Lafayette

Local Social notes reflect wide guest list and recent weddings

Personal notes from Park Avenue to Brooklawn and Plainfield highlight visits by Mr and Mrs Keller Mrs Biter and others with Mrs Burlock of Milwaukee returning from Europe. Engagements births and a wedding prep shown with social events at Rock Country Club and Zion group gatherings.

Charles Keller Park Avenue Biter I. Atkner Ivan Troy, York William Sucles Brooklawn Avenue Burlock Milwaukee Wis Bureve the Rock Tod Nares Keller Beeatrce Seeney G. Slmer Waite Frank 5 Lincoln Mra Richard Mansfield

Pharmaceutical Institute Announces Preparatory Pharmacy Exams

The Pharmaceutical Institute at 647 Fairfield Ave Bridgenort Conn offers morning, afternoon, and evening sessions to help prepare for the State Board of Pharmacy examinations. Classes are available now with enrollment for all sessions and locations including a New York branch.

State Board of Pharmacy Yaroil Poday The Pharmaceutical Institute Fairfield Ave Bridgenort Conn I New Huyon Tiy York Screet

Collegiate Preparatory School Admits to Standard Colleges

Thorough preparation for high school and college subjects. Students completing the course will be admitted upon our certificate to medical, dental, law, engineering, and academic programs across the United States. Morning afternoon and evening classes at 317 Fairbanks Ave Bridgeport, with a branch in New York Street.

United States Fairtiess Ave Bridgeport Sonn York Streat

Miss Greenwood An Autumn Bride

One of the major Augusto season weddings occurs at St Augustine's Church where Miss Jessie Elizabeth Greenwood will wed Pablo B. Reilly of New York. The ceremony, with organ music, will pair the Greenwood family with New York society, and a reception will follow at the bride's home. After a honeymoon, the couple plans to reside in New York City.

Flora, Kutscher Louis Kutscher, Jr Clinton Avenue West Bridgewater Eroward Seminary Holemian Hall Hen Howeos Rowevs Anni Solna Magara Fats Osvining New York St. Augustine's James B. Nill Jessie Elzabeth Greenwood Mer John E. Greenwood Park Avenue Pablo B. Reilly K. G. Weber Natale Greenwood

Art League Opens Homestead Tea Room and Gift Shop

The Art League announces the formal opening of its Homestead home on Clinton Avenue. A tea room led by Ms. H. A. Lewis will welcome visitors with winter tea afternoons and gentle warmth, alongside a gift shop featuring beauty and utility objects for sale.

Ars League M1 Club Clinton Avenue H. A. Lewis Homestead Hotchkiss Homestead Friends of the Art League Art League Rhayming

Miss Scott Feted by Friends with Shower

Miss Marguerite Scott of TS Noriman stream was feted at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Miss Natalie Devlin of $4 Lorsaine street. Attending were Miss Catherine Fein Miss Gertrude Hope Miss Elsie Stewart Miss Anne Carey Miss Edith Hawkins Miss Helen Beach Miss Natale Devlin Mrs William Gustivson and Mrs T Wil‑Viana Scott. Miss Scott will wed Kenneth Lamon on October 4 in Wassport Maine.

Marguerite Scott Noriman Natalie Devlin Lorsaine Esterd Watternoon Calar Wis Catherin Fein Gortende Hope Elsie Stewart Anne Caray Edith Hawkins Helen Beach Natale Devlin William Gustivson Twil- Viana Scott Scott Kenneth Lamon Wassport Maine

New Brooklawn Schoolhouse Near Completion

In Bridgeport the planned new schoolhouse at 760 Brooklawn Avenue advances rapidly under Reinhold Persson of Stratford with occupancy likely before mid October. The building features a large main floor, numerous windows, a sheltered outdoor area, and an open air classroom plan. The educational programs include French, art, music, dancing, and a wide range of classes offered by the YWCA at Golden Hill Street and Barnum Avenue locations.

Vsit Auss Seligelhouse Frogh Misa Cisude Cayred Suerte Dowling Banjo Madelin Joseph Gilman Laura B. Durfee Golden BM Street Genuine Nee Bridgeport Golden Hu Arso Industrial Women's Service Center M46 Barnum Avenue Emms Dertier Golden Hill Street Barnum

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