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Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1920

Page

4

Suffrage Letters From Connecticut Officials At Issue

Executive board of the Connecticut Woman Suffrage Association sent letters to potential gubernatorial nominees from both parties asking their position on ratifying the federal suffrage amendment. Replies from Schuyler Merritt, Clifford Wilson, Robert Ovil, Kent Hubbard, and Charles Lockwood express support for ratification and urge a special legislative session, with varying notes on leadership and timing.

Connecticut Woman Pee Association Poss Schuyler Merritt Stamford Clifford H. Wilson Bridgeport Robert Ovil Salisbury Kent Hubbard Middletown Charles Loockwood Connecticut Lincoln Gettysburg Clifford B. Wilso Robert Scoville Tom Hubbard Charles Lockawood

Thimble Club plans bridge sale at Brooklawn

Mrs Laurence M Cornwall hosted the last Thimble Club meeting before summer break. Plans were made for a bridge and food sale at Brooklawn Country Club on Wednesday. Numerous members and guests attended, with a long list of tables taken by named society members and visitors.

Laurence M. Cornwall Thimble Club Brooklawn Country Club Charles N. Choate Alice Curtis George H. Edwards Wyse Alfred C. Fones W. A Srippin Annie Jennings W. B. Leigh W. J. Nichols A. W. Paige H. LeBaron Peters B. D. Pierce F. W. Rennell H. C. Simpson F. W. Smith W. E. Trubee W. R. Webster Guy P. Miller F. Wilmot

Pretty wedding at Sacred Heart Rectory June 9

Miss Anna Margaret Belton and August Henninger Jr were married Wednesday evening at 7:30 in Sacred Heart rectory by Rev. Dr. Richard L. Moore. The bride wore blue taffeta with matching accessories. attired sister Helen Belton served as bridesmaid. Groomsman James Watt stood beside the groom. A reception and supper followed at the Beltons’ home. The couple planned a honeymoon to New York and Niagara Falls and will reside at 25 Charron Street. Belton recently worked for Warner Bros. Henninger is with Seaman Rubber Company.

Anna Margaret Belton Harry J. Belton Broad Street August Henninger, Jr August Henninger North Main Street Sacred Heart Rectory Richard L. Moore Belton Helen Belton James Watt New York Niagara Falls Charron Street Henninger Warner Bros. Company Seaman Rubber Company

Shanghai Woman's Club seeks 1922 convention in Shanghai

The American Woman's Club of Shanghai asks the General Federation of Woman's Clubs to hold its 1922 convention in Shanghai. Mrs. Charles S. Lobingier, wife of the U S Court for China judge, will present the request at the Des Moines federation meeting in June.

Shanghai American Woman's Club of General Federation of Woman's Clubs In America Federation Des Moines Charles S. Lobingier United States Court For China

Splendid Group of Plays Delights Stratfield Ball Room Audience

Junior pupils of Miss Grace D. Starke presented a lively program featuring The Heart of Pierrot and Sleeping Beauty with a host of young performers. Cast members included Celia Eckler as the sick child and Pearl Talmadge as the grandmother in a segment about Fresh Air and Plain Food remedies.

Grace D. Starke Stratfield Maylah H. Morris Celia Eckler Pearl Talmadge Marion Beuchler Irene Minty Billy Belknap Barnet Shapiro Jerence Goldman Eleanor Elwood Marjorie Birnbaum Lillian Stein Louise Arnold Cora Evans Dorothy and Mildred Macdonald Laura Murray Linnea Okerbloom Elaine Pratt William Murray Pierrot Selma Eckler Elizabeth Cox Mama Pierrot Ethel Mosley Ludwig Karlovsky Helen Kelly Bella Karlovsky Helen Cushman Esther Ambrose

Need for Nurses Is Most Acute, Says Dr Winslow

Dr C E A Winslow told 19 Bridgeport Hospital nurse graduates at United Congregational church that the nation faces an acute need for nurses. He urged a public nurse for every 2,000 people and stressed visiting and public health work as essential to disease prevention and health education.

C. E. A. Winslow United Congregational Church Bridgeport Hospital Winslow United States

Danderine Stops Hair Loss and Boosts Beauty

A hair care item named Danderine is advertised as preventing hair shedding and enhancing appearance. The copy touts stronger roots, fuller looking strands, and improved vitality, positioning the product as a cosmetic remedy for thinning hair.

City club plans Belgium program and graduation notes

A club meeting chaired by Mrs Carl Adams outlines the new term with Belgium as the subject. Executives include Mrs Margaret Butler Mrs Fred Wilson Miss Chary Smith and Miss Amelia Beards ley. Superintendent Samuel J Slawson notes 33 senior women will graduate from City Normal School Wednesday night June 23, highlighting ongoing teacher shortages in high and grammar grades.

F. H. Plinsted Hotel Green Danbury Art Club Anne Hathaway Charles Fleming Fannie BE. Wordin Morris Beardsley Wilbur Smith Carl Adams Samuel J Slawson City Normal School Board of Education

Connecticut Protest Delegates Fight Suffrage Plank

In Chicago on June 11 the Republican suffrage plank drew fire as a Connecticut delegation argued against a call for governors to summon extra sessions to ratify the amendment. They cited Governor Holcomb’s stance as illegal and an insult, prompting a substitute suffrage plank. The piece also notes local poultry complaints and student remarks about commencement essays.

Conn Chicago Connecticut Holcomb

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