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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1920

Page

12

Miss Elizabeth Seeley to Visit Relative Out East

Long list of city residents taking trips and hosting guests over August. Names include Miss Elizabeth Seeley of Brooklawn Avenue, Miss Olive Cook, Miss Charlotte Meehan, Miss Marguerite Davidson, Mrs Mae Coffee, Antonio Fuccello and daughters Emma and Nelfie, plus many others vacationing in New York, Twin Lakes, Adirondack Mountains, and at various homes. Social events and gatherings noted at Conlin & Green Co cottage, Avignon Club, and The Oaks.

Elizabeth Seeley Brooklawn Avenue Aun Mra Chauncey, Marshall Lawrence Beach Long S Marguerite Davidson Garfield Avenue Mae Coffee Catskills Antonio Fuccello Emma and Nelfie Middletreet New York Avignon Club Imma J. van Stone Laurel Avenue Thomas P. Giannt J. Herring New York City Benjamin Joy Boston Mass

Useful Gifts Presented To September Bride Guests

At the home of Miss Helen M. Deitt of 15 Myrtlecourt a miscellaneous shower was given in honor of Miss Rosie G. Spaine who will wed M. J. Kenny on Sept. 8. Pink and blue decor, piano and vocal selections, and refreshments accompanied a gathering of guests including Misses Margaret H. Spaine Gertrude Sheehan Mabelle Sheehan Mae Murphy Mary Boland Jennie Casey Helen Devitt Eva Thiebault Katherine Gratz Marie Tobin Elizabeth Evans Marion Farbush Irene Corbett Loraine Fitzgerald and several Mrs. families.

Helen M. Deitt Myrtlecourt Jennie Casey Mary Holang Mary Boland Helen Devitt Eva Thiebault Katherine Gratz Marie, Tobin Elizabeth Evans Marion Farbush Irene Corbett Loraine Fitzgerald Herman Leveen Mary Brennan Catherine Cone Katherine Farbush

Mock Marriage Highlighted at Pyrex Shower Feature

A Pyrex shower for Miss Fanny Schmidt in honor of her upcoming Fair bride, hosted by Miss Beatrice Lowe of North Main. Guests included Hazel Seymour and Anna Schmidt, with a mock marriage as the evening’s diversion and Pyrex gifts for the bride-elect.

Beatrice Lowe North Main Street Fanny Schmidt Hazel Seymour Anna Schmidt Effie Hitt Judith Anderson Helen Dennick Sophie Hubbard Mae Ferris Mary Shanley Madeline Burns

Tailleur design for fall coats and skirts described

A fall fashion feature presents a versatile tailleur with long or medium coats and a three-tuck skirt that adds hip fullness. The belt blends with the coat, side slits conceal it, and lapels can form a double breast. imagined in brown duvet de laine or dark blue fabrics.

Household Hints and Fall Fashion Notes for Care and Style

Practical tips on brass cleaning with cardboard shields and milk containers, linen stamping with starch, and glove care. Also a fashion preview noting a fall hat trend with a duvetyne frock and matching pale angora trim.

Engagement of Bana Mildred Gorman and David Mock

Mrs. Anna Gorman announces the engagement of her daughter Bana Mildred Gorman to David Alfred Mock of New York City. Bana is a graduate of the local high school and recently earned a B of Sat Teachers College degree from Columbia University. Mock served in the Chemical Warfare Service during the war and works with Raw Products Co. in New York. No wedding date has been set.

Anna Gorman Laurel Avenue Bana Mildred David Alfred Mock New York Cit

Sinn Fein Courts Rise Across Ireland News of 1919 Actions

Across Ireland Sinn Fein councils suspend courthouses and evict officials while Irish Volunteers block judges entry. Councils plan to fund the Republican Army, train military age men, and withhold water from police barracks as courts operate under Dail Eireann oversight. Police raid at Ennis corth y, Wexford. Courts hold hearings for cases under ten pounds.

Dublin Ireland Sinn Fein Westmeath Dail Eireann Claremorris County Mayo Enniscorthy County Wexford Sinn Fein Club Company of Trades Union J Limerick

Plan Closer Co operation Plan Closer Cooperation

London aug 16 american delegates at the Paris ICC meeting were entertained by the Association of British Chambers of Commerce. E Manville MP spoke of a return visit by British businessmen to the United States to promote Anglo American cooperation. Albert J Hobson called for mutual meetings to prevent friction. L S Gillette said US business aims include raw materials production and exchange gains. About 600000 Americans support coordinated effort with Britain. The text ends with a stray editorial note about Times Classified Ads.

London Paris International Chamber of Commerce Association of British Chambers of Commerce E. Manville United States Albert J. Hobson L. S. Gillette United States Chamber of Commerce

Fur Cushions Dominate Modern Fur Furnishings

Fur cushions appear in couture homes alongside croaks stoles and muffs. Cushions, voluminous and costly, use fox ermine squirrel and other skins, often paired with velvet or brocade. Leopard, monkey and striped pony skins appear in elaborate sofa covers and divan accents. Partly filled milk bottles serve as chilly window decorations without covers.

Child Welfare Programs Aids Women Study Groups

Preparedness is urged as a guide for potential women voters. The U S Department of Labour Children Bureau releases outlines titled Child Welfare Programs for clubs and classes. The five main sections cover community child welfare, rural and village care, maternal and infant care, infant mortality and children in industry, and international comparisons.

Children’s Bureau U. S. Department of Labour Bing United States

Four Specials of Tempting Bed Spreads in Muslin

Four full size bed spreads feature four pat terns with cut corners and scalloped edges. Descriptions note deep hems and superior muslin quality with sizes 63 by 90, 72 by 90, 81 by 90 and prices from $2.00 to $2.49. Also advertised are crash bowling linen, blue border and a 17 inch wide fabric of absorbent quality priced at 33 cents.

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