Bridgeport Christian Union to Dedicate New Four Story Home
Sunday afternoon at Brickseport Christian Union Dr William Horace Day presiding Bishop Johnn W Hamilton D D Chancellor of American University Washington DC will preach and dedicate the new four story home designed for church work with 20 dormitory beds and 50 private rooms offices a chapel seating 400 and rooms for converts shop restaurant laundry storage and furnace areas musical selections will include Professor Elmer S Joyce and quartet and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brickseport Christian Union
William Horace Day
Johnn W. Hamilton
D. D
UL. D
American University
Washington, D. C
Bridgeport Christan Union
Hamilton
Ufe
Tds
Ceb
Bridgeport Christian Union
Profesor Elmer S Joyce
Judith Lan M
Florence Levere Hayes
Lewis C. Fenton
Austin Mac Connell
Witches Cited In Connecticut Infant Deaths
Connecticut mothers fear witches kill infants as Child Welfare Commission finds belief widespread among locals including Waterbury and Hartford. Italian traditions and charms cited. cases from Waterbury and New Haven show mothers blaming bewitched babies and midwives, with two women profiting selling love potions and charms.
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Connecticut
State ‘Child Welfare Commission
Henry P. Fairchild
Herbert M. Dismimond
Waterbury
Mabel I. Thompson
Miss Thompson
Hartford
Bridgeport
Kew Haven
Stamford
Child Welfare Commission
Federal Children's Bureau
Licht
Italy
Naples
United States
Fuse
Surprise Social for Rev Davenport at Presbyterian Church
A surprise social at People's Presbyterian Church celebrated Rev Henry Adolphus Davenport's 75th birthday with about 300 in attendance. A purse of 325 dollars, including 75 in gold, along with a bouquet, was presented by R C Malletta and the Sunday school class. Music and refreshments followed with roles filled by local volunteers and the Lincoln school orchestra providing entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People's Presbyterian Church
Henry Adolphus
Davenport
R. C. Malletta
Rev. Davenport
Little Evelyn Davenport
Matleth
Mulford ‘Keough
C. Jones
W. N. MiacKenzie
Lincoln School
Helen Stafford
Pees Gwey
Florence Jennings
Dacis
Combes
William Davenport
Eleanor Jones
Jones
W. B. Hishop
Walter Hartington
Marsh
MacLeod
Eva Smith
RC. Malliette
Alice Keough
Women May Lose Vote Despite Ratification
Washington March 27 Women in several states may be denied a vote in the coming Presidential election despite ratification of the Suffrage Amendment before November unless changes are made in registration laws. Georgia closes its registration May 1 1920, Rhode Island June 30, and other states vary. Poll tax requirements in several states could bar voters despite amendment ratification. Suffragists expect legislatures to modify laws to reopen registration and enable women to vote if the amendment passes in time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Woman's Party
United States
Georgia
Rhode Island
South
Virginia
Florida
Louisiana
Texas
Alabama
Mississippi
North Carolina
South Carolina
Social activities and club events in Bridgeport notices
A dense list of Bridgeport society notices details a Bridgeport Philosophical Society reorganization at J. C. Custer’s home with 50 members, a 300 member drive, and an April 9 meeting at 819 Broad street. Elks Easter charity ball at Stratt field, food sale for Italian settlement fund, and a large Sons of St George smoker at Bridgeport Minstrel club are noted, plus numerous club meetings, concerts, and social gatherings across the city with many local names and addresses. Other items include engagements, weddings, a mosaic club meeting, and divorce actions in Bridgeport court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport Philosophical Society
J. C. Custer
Broad Street
Sons of St George
Bridgeport Minstrel Club
Joe Booth
C. Jennings
H. Ackerman
Porter
H. Bateman
H. Hebershon
J. Miller
BE. Moss
H. Cailis
J. Savage
Messrs. Butterworth
Connell
Modern Woman and the Home Front Economy Debate
A convention panel discussed women in the workforce and marriage roles. Federal and census statistics cited show substantial female labor participation, many married women, and the home as a lasting domain. Proponents argue home making remains a core national duty even as women work, benefiting society and industry.
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Federal Board For Vocational Haveation
Uncle Sam
Axr
New York
Cis
United States
Federal Board For Vocational Education
Bridgeport High Debaters Score Two Wins in Triangular Meet
Bridgeport High School debaters, under coach Mrs Sara Sherman Pryor, won both teams in a triangular meet against Meriden and Middletown. The topic was Should the United States Government Use Armed Intervention in Mexico. Bridgeport defeated Meriden with its negative team, while Middletown beat Meriden overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaughn Abercrombie
Middletown
Meriden
Bridgeport
Samuel C. Shaw
Seward B. Price
Elliot W. Peck
Lucy W. Curtis
Irving Mitchell
Elia Tingard
Bridgeport High School
Sara Sherman Pryor
Mindletown
United States
Mexico
Jacob Acheson
Louis Cohen
Alma Rosen
Merden
Mongomery Budd
Alfred Buredorf
Edna Saunders
Richard Osborne
Bihel Plummer
Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Relief Testimonial
Mrs Anna Johnston of Chicago shares a testimonial praising Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for relieving severe side pains and back pain that kept her bedridden for days. She notes improved health and ability to work again and urges others with female ailments to try the remedy. The advertisement touts plant roots and herbs with no narcotics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Til
Lydia E. Pinkham
Anna Johnston
E. 41St Street
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Christian Union
Supt
Slawson
Schvel
J. Slawson
Pastors’ Association
Second Baptist Church
Slewson
Barnum
Horace
Wilmot
Coleman Street
Mr. Sprine
Jules Guerin
Paul Buechler
M. J. Buechler
Clinton Avenue
Murray
Taunton
Mass
William B. Metcalf
Philadelphia
Orange St
Council of Jewish Women
Park Avenue Temple
American Federation of Musicians
State Street
Jessie V. Burgess
Maud Burges
Laurel Avenue
New York City
Mra Upton
Reich
North Main Street
Atlantic City
C. G. Williams
Black Reel
Thimble Club
Dudley M. Morris
Linden Avenue
First Baptist Church
People’s Presbyterian Church
Jean Stock
Europe
Florence Legere Hayes
Jundith Lanstere Heathers
Helene Cecil Tuttle
Jennie Hart
Noble Avenue
Edith Griggs
Eaton Street
Embroidery Club
Howard E. Hubbell
Bridgeport Hospital
Carm Gruman Hubbell
The
Hubbell Wade Co
Daniel FitzRoy
Frederick A. Parsons
Mosaic Club
Nellie Metcalf
George Metcalf
Webster Avenue
Charles Cooper
Stratford
Little Church
Black Rock Country Club
George F
Houghton
Dorcas Coombes
Joe Wallace
Tra
Doris Lake
Booth and Bayliss
Danbury, Conn
Community Service Club
West Avenue
Treasury
Dorothy E. Chapin
M. H. Chapin
Brooklawn Place
Mazie Wells Penn
Dwight School
Englewood, N. J
International Institute of the
Nellie Traffich
Colorado Avenue
T. N.S. GC. Club
Masonic Hall
Dorothy and
Rose Gelbman
Marion Ginebers
Minnie Ginsbere
Terris Kaufman
Jennie Levitov
Mollie Rosenbers
Ethel Greenblatt
Hertha
Ida
Levy
Elizabeth Levintohl
Betur Lemke
Irving Kaufman
Harry Frank
Nellie Hatleh
Pred Tracy
Fairfield Avenue
New Haven
Elizabeth Goodrich Tuttle
Anthony Tuttle
Keeler
Francea M. Tuttie
Frances M. Ryle
Norwalk
Michael J. Ryle
Elsie Anderson
Wilton
Oscar Anderson
Anderson
Mrs. Johnston
Washington Park
Seardsley Park
Knowlton St
Helen St
Rockwell & Co
Main ST
Paul Jones
Cudahy Packing Company
Shute
Mer
Fondle Pornan
Water St
Ridgeport
Cudahy Packing Company Puritan Dept
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