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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1921

Page

4

Woman Leader Speaks on Politics at League Meeting

Florence L. C. Kitchell, Citizenship Director of the Connecticut League of Women Voters, will address Bridgeport’s League in the Business and Professional Women’s Club Liberty Building at 2 30 pm and 8 pm, as part of a fundraiser for a more active immediate program. The event, chaired by Lynn W. Wilson, features Kitchell recounting a caucus power analysis and a staged clash with a local opponent.

Connecticut of Women Voters Bridgeport League Liberty Building Lynn W. Wilson Kitchell Connecticut God Housekeeping Ruth ©Ley Hartford The Florence Ledyard C. Kitchell Connecticut League Surge Womens’ Republican Committee Kitehelt Florence L. C. "Kitchelt Cit Colonel Somebody

Revue of 1922 dazzles at Business Womans club night

The Business & Professional Women’s club staged the Revue of 1922 with singers dancers and comedians. Notables included Ava Grover Mrs Vickery Mrs Dennison and Miss Moore with two solos. The second act featured plays Friends and Dinner for Two plus a movie pantomime Wild Nell the Pet of the Blaine led by Mrs Beardsley and Eva Podolkins.

Worcen's Club Daughters of I Will Arlee Ava Grover Bob Vickery Arthur Dennison F. Pinkham Gertrude Moore Hila Tingard Mayteh, Hallock Losite Perry Null

Wilson studying treaty and Yap pact message

Woodrow Wilson seeks certified copies of the four power Pacific treaty and the new Congress directory. Friends say his influence may shape forthcoming treaty discussions and he follows the Y ап and naval ratio arrangements, with several notable visitors calling at his home.

David M. Church Washington Woodrow Wilson Capitol League of Nations J. Wilson Yap China White House Wilson Harding William G. McAdoo the Treasury Cleveland TH. Dodge Normin Davis The Morgan Banking House Charier Dana Gibson New York

Comrade Wilson Still A E F Letter Greeting

Ex president Woodrow Wilson reiterates pride in being a comrade of Expeditionary Forces. Rainbow Division Veterans forward New Year greeting. Wilson replies with cordial thanks and goodwill in a formal note to J Bentley Mulford.

Wilson Rainbows J. Bentley Mulford Rainbow Division Mulford Woodrow

Foch praises Americans in his farewell

Marshal Foch, greeting the American Legion Weekly, praises American spirit and bravery from seven weeks in the United States. He lauds the diligent, hopeful people and the Legion as the emblem of the American character. Milford reports a motorcycle fall at New Haven Turnpike leaves one serious injury. a 16 year old seeks treatment for a sprained ankle.

New York Marshal Foch American Legion Weekly Legion Pershing France United Les American Legion Milford Conn Wiliam Minge Main Street Milford Hospital New Haven Hner Paris United States

VA Barber West No. 1 forms in arlestop area

The Disabled American Veterans of the World War organize Barber West No. 1 with Ashton Tyler as commander and staff including L. Long, Robert Lanham, C. W. Longhorn, Frank Sears, W. M. Neal, and J. A. Hi Vean. Also note local betting on football plans for next Sunday amid arena management hesitancy and possible return game offers.

Arlestop W. Va Barber West Ashton Tyler SL. Long Robert J. Lanham C. W. Longhorn Frank Sears W. MN. Neal J. A. Hi Vean Jack Kearney Nutmers New Britain Hartford Aleo Williams New Haven m

Simonds Concert For College Funds In Here Tonight

Simonds son of Dr and Mrs Henry D Simonds of Norman Street returns from Europe for his first local concert. The High School Auditorium program under alumnae groups from Wellesley Simmons Smith Vassar and Mount Holyoke features works by D Indy Matthay Schumann Ravel and others with proceeds to college endowment funds.

Bruce Tibball Simonds Henry D. Simonds Norman Street Europe Wellesley Simmons Smith Vassar Mount Holyoke Mr. Simonds Bridgeport High Yale Music School D'Indy Matthay America Yale Boston City George W. Wheeler Vincent, Peck Elmer Joyce Erolco Tudwig von Bethoven Barcerolle Frederic Chops Villar Matinal Vincent Ondine Maurice Ravel Frnde Karol Szywanovski

Portland to Hold World's Fair in 1925

Portland voters endorse a 2 million dollar tax over three years to back a world’s fair in 1925. State approval of a 3 million dollar tax is sought, with total financing to include 1 million from subscriptions. Site location rivalry grows as committees study six proposed sites for the Atlantic Pacific Highways and Electrical Exposition celebrating transcontinental highways and the electric magnet invention.

Portland Ore

Armistice Day Memorial Stones In France Inaugurated

Paris reports the first commemorative boundary stone of the Tourine Club of France marks the 1918 battle front. A ceremony at Chateau Thierry featured a Minister of War representative and Allied military attaches.

Paris France Tourine Club of Chateau Thierry

Noel Carols and Xmas Legends At Art League

Bridgeport Art League hosts a Christmas party for members on Monday December 19 at 3 o'clock. Mrs John H Brooks reads stories and interprets symbols while Jessie Wight narrates legends. Elaine Pratt Miss Lillian Stein perform a Scotch pantomime and reading. Frost sprites led by Tillian Ward with dancers and a dance arranged by Miss Frances Coggswell offer a refined seasonal program followed by a social hour with tea for members.

Bridgeport Art League John H. Brooks Jessie Wight Elaine Pratt Lillian Stein Grace Clark Frost Sprites Lucky Rita Grifin Posey Fletcher Edna Demaree Dorothy Wigglesworth Mildred Dalinger Doris Mercer Tillian Ward Frances Coggswell Isabel Pillans

Water Dispute In Norwalk Goes To Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of Errors will hear the Norwalk water dispute dating to 1911 when Norwalk and South Norwalk were separate towns. Taxpayers in East Norwalk object to paying for other districts with hydrant rates and possible water shutoffs stir tensions. The case seeks to untangle decades of municipal water funding and governance.

Norwalk Supreme Court Supreme Court of Errors South Norwalk East Norwalk Donovan

Amazon Army Moltazing Near Cherokee

Girard Kansas December 15 reports say the Amazon army of striking Kansas miners began gathering near Cherokee. Deputies and a mass cavalry detachment rushed to the scene. Women were peaceful and no offensive movement had been attempted.

Girard Kan Kansas Cherokee Milt Gould

Moplah Rebellion Collapses as 20000 Surrender in Malabar

London dispatch reports the Moplah rebellion in India collapsing with about 20,000 Moplah Indians surrendering to British forces. The uprising began roughly three months ago in the Malabar district, according to official sources.

London India India Office Malabar

First Papers Filed in New Haven Bankruptcy Case

The E. N. Smith Trucking company filed first papers in U S District Court New Haven with debts listed at 10 941 60 and assets at 6 301 66. Property has been attached by GB Wuesterfeld New Haven who claims a debt of 34 000.

United States District Court New Haven E. N. Smith Trucking Company GB. Wuesterfeld New Maven

Move To Oust Judge Landis

Washington December 15 Representative Warren L. Lee of New York introduced a bill to bar federal judges from holding salaried offices beyond a judgeship to force Judge Landis to relinquish his baseball commissioner post. The measure would summons the judge before the Supreme Court on petition by a bar association found guilty and require cessation or face contempt.

Washington Landis Ilinois Warren L. Lee New York Supreme Court of the United States Bar Association Lee Judge Landis Ruth

Republicans Acknowledges Division in Bridgeport Party

Judge John Dillon plans a January banquet to bring together men and women Republicans from all factions. He aims to settle divisions that have split districts into four warring groups and seeks equal representation at a large meeting to resolve differences.

Bridgeport John 2. Dillon Republican Party Dillon Jhet

Check Your Baby While You Shop Nursery at First Methodist

A nursery and kindergarten will operate at the First Methodist Church at Fairfield Avenue and Broad Street during the Christmas shopping season. The Recreation Bureau provides toys, swings, and slides, with church ladies in charge. Mothers may drop off children from 10 A.M. to 6 P.M. Friday and Saturday this week and 1 P.M. to 6 P.M. on weekday afternoons next week with no charge and careful supervision. Last year 168 children were checked and enjoyed themselves.

Firstethodist Church Fairfield Avenue Broad Street Recreation Bureau

Bohemian Opera Recital Shines At Musical Club

The Wednesday Afternoon Musical Club hosted a Puccini La Boheme reading and performance by Bernice Nettleton and Marion Fowler at The Stratfield ballroom. Nettleton voiced Mimi and Rudolfo with lyric insight while Fowler accompanied, delivering an artistic, life like portrayal praised by patrons.

Mimi Rudolph Muzetta Marcal Stratfield Bernice Nettleton Milford Marion Fowler New Haven

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