Social Activities Highlight Local Women Circles
Women’s clubs and social groups in the city showcase a busy season with concerts, recitals, and outings. Notable items include Lornace Jones sailing to England for study at the Royal Conservatory, Alice Curtis winning a spring golf prize, and a series of first round matches for the silver cup among local ladies. The Hebrew Orphan Asylum hosts a Verona ball entertainment, and many residents plan visits to Lake George, with numerous gatherings, rehearsals, and weddings noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lornace Jones
Ces
England
Royal Conservatory of Music
London
Bridgeport High School
Alice Curtis
W. L. Grippin
Curtis’ Prise
D. Fleming
George Bissell
A. Winter
F. C. Hunt
Elizabeth Leeds
Annie Fish
Marjorie DeLoss
D. Fairchild Wheeler
C. M. Grove
D. C. Paterson
Dorothy Tomlinson
Beatrice Smith
Julia Wheeler
W. Lee Weedon
J. R. Wakeman
The
Hebrew Orphan Asylum
Verona
Robert Gore
Vinol Restores Martha Sickles From Nervous Weakness
Mrs. Martha Sickles of Wooster Ohio describes recovery from a weak run-down nervous condition after influenza grip. She says doctors tonic failed but Vinol made her strong with a good appetite and ability to do housework.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Sickles
Wooster
Ohio
Adv
Women Need Not Stand It Remedy Ad Letter
A testimonial from Mrs Wirt Thomas of St Paul Nebraska praising Lydia E Pinkhams Vegetable Compound for relieving four years of periodical pain. The letter touts the product as a safe remedy made from native roots with no narcotics and claims it has restored health for thousands of women over forty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul, Neb
Lydia E. Pinkham
Tea and Bridge for Art League at Edge Home
Simple garden flowers decorate the lawn party tea and bridge at 21 Stratfield Road on June 24 for the Bridgeport Art League Anne Hathaway cottage fund. Reservations with local society members. reception committee lists several names. prizes announced for players and non players. New dress trends note handkerchief drapes for afternoon gowns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard HW. Edge
Stratfield Road
Anne Hatheway
Bridgeport Art League
Guy L. Hammond
Philip Hozer
Harold Doremus
Edge
Howard Edge
Roderick Peters
Wm. Currie
Warren Thompson
A. M. Comley
F. L. Hickman
June Weddings Bring City Nuptials Across Several Families
Several local couples announce upcoming weddings and recent ceremonies. Margaret Horschler and Thomas Kitches wed at the Wilkes home in a 5 30 p m ceremony conducted by Rev Weimer, with a reception for family and plans for a New York honeymoon and a Long Hill residence. Violet Frances Stiff and Oliver Truman Osborne tied the knot at the Little Church Around the Corner in New York on May 20. Marie Stocker Douglas to wed Samuel A Robertson at Berian Memorial Church with Rev L J Long officiating alongside Rev T H Robertson. Agnes Lee engaged to Cornelius Hubbard of Winsted with a June 28 wedding noted, plus a forthcoming ceremony for Cora Abercrombie and John H Tanks at 4 pm today at the Abercrombie home. May include decorations, gowns, and family guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kitches—Horschler
Wilkes
Cottage Street
Margaret Horschler
Martin Horschler
Thomas Kitches
Long Hil
Weimer
Horschler
Kate Beusch
Harold Rose
Martin Horschier
New York
Long Hill
Vancouver
Why Not Take Your Dip In This Bathing Frock Ad
A stylish bathing suit description praises comfort and smartness with green surf satin and white trim. The model shows straight knickers, scalloped skirt edges, bias-bound white trim, and a white belt with matching buttonholes. Potential fabrics include ratine wool jersey mohair taffeta and satin.
Stimulus to Talk Sparks Golf Themed Wedding Details
A bride and groom announce plans with social banter about golf. Miss Mignonne Cro fut will wear an orchid frock and carry Ophelia roses while bridesmaids in pastel organdies accompany the couple to a wedding at Volts. Aber crombie relatives, employed by Frisbie Pie Co, will act as attendants and best man Vaughan Aber crombie. After a wedding trip the couple returns to Volts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Walloper
Mignonne Crofut
Miss Grace
Bessie
Loretta
Alice Abercrombie
Miss Edith
Grace Abercrombie
Vaughan Abercrombie
Miss Abercrombie
Mr. Banks
Frisbie Pie Co
Gingham frock with frills evokes timeless spring style
A red and white checked dress features accordion-pleated frills, a plain youthful bodice, and frill trim at sleeves and waist. A pale blue grosgrain ribbon at the waist contrasts with the gingham, while a side decorative cluster of berries in coordinated tones adds charm. The neck shows a modest lace trim for a dainty finish.
Women to Take Active Part in Big Convention
Mrs. George Bass notes the Democratic National Convention in San Francisco will include a large female presence with thirty women delegates at large and many alternates among sixteen states. The piece praises Democratic openness to new voters and highlights women’s growing roles in government service and high offices, urging women to support the 1920 nominee to advance democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
United States
Democratic Party
Woman's Bureau
Democratic National Committee
Jefferson and
Jackson
Massachusetts
New York
Missouri
United States Senate
United States Civil Service Commission
District of Columbia Rent Commission
Department of the Interior
Exhibit at W C A A shows work of colored women
An exhibit by the educational department of the W C A A showcases the work of colored young women, June 28 at Golden Hill headquarters. Chair Mrs Gerald H Beard leads a committee to form a branch for young colored women. A dramatic class led by Mary Brittin, singing led by Ingeborg Svensen Tune, dressmaking by Mary Woodcock, and millinery by Miss Downs will be featured. New summer blouses with black and white scheme and fabric hats inGeorgette marine organdie and taffeta are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Sales Hancott
Stratjford
St. Vincent's Hospital
Rose Land
Marerad Hogan
New Haven
Times
A. J. Braon
Edubeen
Bridgenance
Bison and Gordon
Golden Hill
Gerald H. Beard
Mary Brittin
Grace Clark
Ingeborg Svensen- Tune
Mary Woodcock
Downs
Georgette
Marine
Organdie
Roraback Says Politics Not Women's Place
Hartford June 19. J Henry Roraback chairman of the Republican state central committee says the Chicago convention action on suffrage will not affect the state committee. He believes only Gov Holcomb can change the suffrage situation and cannot be swayed from his stand against a special session. He argues women in states with votes have been marred by politics and should stay out of it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
J. Henry Roravack
Republican State Central Committee
Chicago
State Central Committee
Roraback
Holcomb
Clarence W. Seymour
Kitchen Kinks and Frugal Cleanup Advice from Grandma
Practical tips from a vintage kitchen column. It covers keeping canti flower white with sugar, cooling cabbage to avoid odor, using raw potato to remove mud stains, brushing dust before using potato, cooling cakes on a sieve, and storing brown sugar to prevent moisture-related clumping with a nod to grandmother’s methods.
Children Wear Stock Offers Hats and Bonnets in Navy and Pastels
A new stock at the Children’s Shop features Pique Hats with shaped crowns and brims priced from 1.00 to 1.50, some with anchor embroidery. Baby chick designs in blue pink or tan. Black and white checks with stitched brims. Middy hats in blue serge with U Navy bands at 1.50. Chambray dresses in greens pinks tans yellows and blues at 1.00. White Pique hats with embroidery and ribbons up to 3.50. White Linene hats with velvet trim at 1.50. Sun Bonnets in White Organdie at 1.50. Soft wool sweaters from 2.00. See Children's Shop, second floor.
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U. Navy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sese Ees
Eleanor Bartram
Basco Hill
Marion DeForest
Storling Place
Wm. A. Grippen
Lake George
Mary Louise Peck
Strat
Celia Mora
Havans
Cuba
Edward Mora
Main Street
Horace Liefield
EB. H. Liefield
Park Avenue
Liefield
University of Pennsylvania
Lake Kayuga
Ithaca
Mrs
Bradford Warner
Lake George, N. Y
Warner
Eunice Newman
Dorothy Smith
Rowsley Street
Abbie Elmore
John Flo
Brooklawn Park
Canada
Park Avenue Temple
Jacob B. Klein
Fairfield Avenue
Margaret Ford
Hillside
Klein
City Normal School
Shelton School
Mildred Bicker
Rhea Wishengard
Vivian MacDonald
Prophet
Charlotte Dorkin
Lilla W. Hills
Laurel Avenue
Brooklawn Country Club
M. BE. May
Jersey City
N. J
T. A. Hillsbon
Westport
Nelson Buckley
Southport
Sol Badesch
Iranistan Avenue
Helen Coyne
Lillian Fox
Noble Avenue
Rochester
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Scranton
Nellie Halflich
Howsard Avenue
Mins Rose Gelbman
Wordin Avenue
Mrs. N. Gelman
Yonkers, N. Y
Mins
Loretta Schultz
Frank Jacobs
Jane and
Norman
New York City
Mrs. Haber
Harras Avenue
Edna Northrop
Charles Clapp
White Mountains
Poland Sprints, Mo
Edmund R. Cody
John Cody
Mt. St. Joseph Seminary
Emmetsburg
Maryland
Cody
Mt St. Joseph
TEA and Bridge For Art League
Hubbard Lee
Agnes Lee
Cornelius Hubbard
Winsted
Loretta Cunningham
Harlem Street
A. V. Abercrombie
Hayes Street
Cora Abercrombie
John H. Tanks
Conn
E. FE. Matthing
George Bass
W. CO. A
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