Social activities at Y W C A and local clubs
A busy Tuesday at the Y W C A Barnum avenue hosted a party for State Street Y W C A guests with music games and dancing. Several local women and Miss Maud Moffatt and Miss Kana Moore marked visits and upcoming events including World Convention plans and college club meetings.
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Barnum Avenue
Tna Rally
Lorsie Marshall
Edith Haxen
Kaiharine Habersham
Hedlen Pekolsky
Alice Durge
Mae Jamner
Anna Marks
Marjorie Batey
Mins Moyer
Martha Kalinosky
Rowe Adeelizi
Angi Harris
Helen Olmstead
Winifred Heschen
Haxel Kirk
Helen Timko
Caroline Hanvon
Edith Booth
Helen Elfeknick
Weatrice Brown
Evelyn Gerting
Mrs. Greator
Mrs. Bloxum
Home-made cough syrup gains attention for cost
A brief note highlights a home-made cough syrup as a cheaper remedy, contrasting it with the idea of the best court remedy one might expect. The item emphasizes frugality and traditional solutions.
Campaign by New York Business Men for YWCA Funds
In New York City a large scale 1920 drive for the YWCA budget is under way with a Business Men's Division. Notable members include John D. Rockefeller Jr Coleman Dupont and George W Perkins. Mrs Henry P Davison chairs the national board. Rockefeller joined the group writing business acquaintances to support the campaign. The YWCA aims to raise 4.5 million dollars for the 1920 budget.
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New York City
Compaten
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Coleman Dupont
George W. Perkins
Henry P. Davison
Rockefeller
United States
Mrs Ward English author dies in wartime era obituary
Tasmania born Mary Augusta Ward English author of noted works died after a long career. Born June 11 1351, she married Thomas Humphrey Ward and produced many novels including Fenwick's Career and The Mating of Lydia. She founded London vacation schools and chaired that effort, led anti suffrage stance, yet was named magistrate under last December act.
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George Mot
Robert Elsmere
William E. Gladstone
Tasmania
Thomas Arnold
Hobart
Mary Augusia
Matthew Arnold
Arnold
Rugby
Oxford
Stanley
Jowett
Clough
Newman
Thomas Humphrey Ward
Henry Ward
Secrecy and preparations for BH S track meet noted
B H S notes describe secret meetings by sophomore and senior girls to plan decorations for the upcoming track meet next Wednesday. Events include running high jump broad jump and a relay, with a limit of three events per contestant. Other items mention Miss Mary Connor entertaining BH S friends and Miss Anna McClure shaping the Glee Club operetta Captain Crossbones.
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Anna McClure
Michael Lorenzo
Captain Cross- Bones
Glee Club
Maternity and Infancy Bill Endorsed By National Board
The Maternity and Infancy Bill before the United States Senate is endorsed by the National Board of the YWCA and will receive support. The measure aims at protecting maternity and infancy and coordinating government and state efforts to promote hygiene and related study. It is endorsed by the Public Health Nursing Association and the Children's Bureau and was sent to the Senate Committee on Public Health and National Quarantine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Senate
National Board of the
Public Health Nursing Association
Children's Bureau
Washington
Senate Committee On Public Health
Gov Holcomb Rejects Call for Special Session on Suffrage
Governor Holcomb reiterated he will not summon a special session to act on the federal women suffrage amendment. He said the Republican convention resolution changes nothing and he must uphold the state constitution and oath of office. He noted adoption by 36 states could alter the constitution only with proper process and electors’ concurrence.
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Holcomb
Connecticut
General Assembly
Lenten preacher and Barnum Center program set for Friday
The Rev Stephen Sherman Jr will preach at St Pauls Episcopal Church Friday evening service at seven. A 7 45 organ recital by Mr Braitling follows with a 6 30 tea by the G F S. Barnum Recreation Center hosts a Friday March 26 program at 7 45 in Barnum School hall Noble Avenue featuring solos readings violin and glee club and dancing. Reopening after Easter planned for April 16.
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Maplewood Recreation
Linwood
Stephen ¥. Sherman, Jr
St Paul's Episcopal Church
Braitling
Barnum Recreation Center
Barnum School
Noble Avenue
H. Hoddinot
Reading
Edna Nichols
Mellor Jones
Olive Donnelly
Barnum Glee Club
Grace Laing
Barnum Orchestra
Young People Meet at Bridgeport Christian Union
The Bridgeport Christian Union Program Committee invites the city’s young people to a Friday evening event on March 20 held with the Christian Endeavor societies Epworth League and other youth groups. Attendees may tour the new building, view equipment, and enjoy an evening program including a baritone solo, readings, piano solo, children’s singing, and an address by Rev. J J Genthner of New York City on Christian Character Expressed. Dr Genthner is noted for virility and strong messages to youth stakeholders.
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Bridgeport Christian Union
Frijigy
Mareh
Christian Endeavor Societies
Epworth League
Bilis A. Lundberg
John MacLaren Richardson
John Zielfeldt
Bridgeport Christian Union Sunday
Neweld Recreation Center Concert Planned At Lincoln School
The Neweld Recreation Center holds its regular meeting at Lincoln school auditorium this evening at o o'clock. J Henry Hutzel directs a concert by his pupils featuring nine first violins led by Arthur P Smith Jr and John Speer, six second violins, two violas Evelyn Gerring Francis ONeil, piano Evelyn Mathiesen, with a varied program including Friml Mennetto Karzanoff Schubert and a lively ensemble selection.
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Neweld Recreation Center
Lincoln School
J. Henry Hutzel
Minerva Pious
Arthur P. Smith, Jr
John Speer
Mildred Woos
Lena Welenduck
William McLaughlin
Fanny Kusnits
Mellor Jones
Elizabeth Kreigier
Nathan Lapkin
Valentina Hadachowsky
Bessie White
Albert Ruday
George Chisosk
Lawrence Scully
Joseph Coughlin
Evelyn Gerring
Francis O'Neil
Evelyn Mathiesen
Melodic
Friml
Mennetto
Antico Karzanoff
Schubert
Fanny Kusnitz
Evelyn Gorring
HE. Mathiesen
Mrs Izard and the Presence of Mind in War
A Revolutionary War tale of Mrs. Izard near Chester. British troops raided her home as Ralph Izard hid in a clothes press. Her calm deception misled soldiers, allowing Izard to slip to American lines. The second raid failed as Americans captured the party. Her presence of mind saved the day.
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Izard
Ralph Izard
Duchester
Mr. Izard
Ribbon by the Mile Inspires Gifts for National Budget
In New York City a W A branch sells ribbon by the mile to invite small gifts among association members for the national budget. The decorative contest links generosity to purchases worn as a symbol. Politicians deny inaction on reducing driving costs amid campaign speeches.
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New York City
Association
Mrs Buel Chosen to Head State D A R
Norwich March 25 Resolutions on Americanization were adopted at yesterday s session of the 27th annual state conference of the Daughters of the American Revolution here Officers were elected including state regent Mrs John Laidlaw Buel Litchfield vice regent Mrs Charley H Bissell Southington recording secretary Mrs Frederick Stevens Bridgeport corresponding secretary Miss Mabel W Wainwright Hartford consulting registrar Mrs James K Crofut Simsbury treasurer of utility fund Miss Jermie Loomis Windsor councillors Mrs George M Minor Waterford Mrs Frank T Staples Bridgeport Mrs Harry A Smith Hartford Mrs Nicholas H Pond Milford Mrs Sidner H Miner New London Miss Katherine A Nestleton Derby The fall meeting will be held in New London The committee campaign to support Mrs George Minor for president general reported 2194 was collected for the campaign.
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Norwich
John Laidlaw Buel
Litchfield
Charley H. Bissell
Southington
Frederick 8. Stevens
Bridgep
Mabel W. Wainwrigt
Hartford
James K Crofut
Simsbury
Jermie Loomis
Windsor
George M. Minor
Waterford
Frank T. Staples
Bridgeport
Harry A. Smith Hantford
Nicholas H. Pond
Milford
Sidner H Miner
New London
Katherine A. Nestleton
Derby
George Qf. Minor
The
National Organization
American General and German Officer Tale on Connecticut Coast
Burton J. Hendrick in Worlds Work for April recounts a War Department assignment sending General Wood to entertain German officers. During an automobiling trip along the Connecticut coast they quiz road directions and exchange quips about local roads and navigation in a light cross cultural moment.
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Burton J. Hendrick
General Wood
War Department
Connecticut
Wood
United States
Dry in Norway differs from American concept under law
An editorial excerpt notes Norway allows very light wines and low alcohol beer while America treats dry differently. It argues moderation aims to curb illicit strong liquor and suggests light drinks may reduce social harm.
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Norway
America
Sweden
Danderine Promises Thick Glossy Hair For Women
An advertisement extols Danderine as a hair tonic that doubles beauty by cleansing dirt and oil with a moist cloth, leaving hair soft and glossy with youthful highlights. It claims to stop dandruff and hair loss, brief instructions for use, and promotes low cost at drug or toilet counters.
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Aterbuss
William Barnes
Witton Seminary
Harry J. Barnes
Wordin Avenue
Frank Custard
Willimantic
George Blanch
Newfeld Avenue
Caroline Bradley
George Parker Wyatt
George Hlanek
Clifford fSoynton
Emma Lake
Ethel Sterling
Alice Ward
Laura Durfee
Florence Bradey
Beatrice Brown
Cleveland
Ohio
Yen Maud Moffatt
North
Kana Moore
Clinton Avenue
Newtown
Mt. Holyoke College Club
College Club
Washington Avenue
Harriet Bassett
Salem Street
Mia Giles Hoadley
Florence, Mass
Dorothy Went
Noble Avento
William Green
Barnsford
Tte
Shirley Richmond Green
Green
Edith Crane
Mra
Frank Staples
Hawley Avenue
Dorothy Myers
East Orange
M. E. Murphy
Poplar Street
James Rice
Thomasville
Philip Holzer
Iranistan Avenue
State Federation of Women's Club
Armenia
Holzer
Bridgeport Art League
Helen Clark
Wolk Dane
Queens Daughters
St. Augustine's School
Newfield
Hutzel Ensemble Orchestra
Hutzel
Girls' Friendly Society of
Calvary Episcopal Church
H. C. Peck
Wells Street
B. B. Plumbley
State Street
Fidelity Sewing Club
Caroline Graves
Smith's College
Northampton
Mass
Yalmon Goodsell
North Avenue
Harold C-Weidlisch
DR. Gorey
DR. Johnson
Wall Street
Dentists
Wayne
Ind
London
Humphry ‘Ward
Mary Connor
Miss McClure
Christian Union
Newpleld Recreation Center
Mrs. Izard
120Th St
Park Ave
New York
Buel
Black Rock
South End
Stor
Rockwell & Co
Main ST
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