Diocesan Bureau Forms In Hartford For Charities
The Hartford Diocese establishes a Diocesan Bureau of Catholic Charities to coordinate existing bureaus and open new service centers. Rev. Matthew J. Judge is named director of charities, with Miss Marguerite Boylan as executive city officer, directing efforts from Hartford while maintaining Bridgeport ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Dioscean Bureau
Main Street
Bridgeport
Hartford Dioscese
Bridgeport Catholic Charitable Bureau
Man
Meriden
Waterbury
Danbury
John J. Nilsa
Father Judge
Miss Boylan
Capital
Sacred Heart Church
St Augustine's Parish
Father Nihill
Europe
National Catholic War Council
Stratonfield personals and social events update
Professor and Mrs John Adah Hugo plan moving to 35 Ashley Street on Monday. Doris Lake resumes duties at Booth Bayliss college after illness. Church groups host dances and suppers in Fairfield and Stratford, with regional meetings set May 5 to 14. Notables include Mrs Roge Lockwood hosting a Fidelty Sewing Circle, and the Mosaic club and Mary Silliman chapter, D A R, preparing gatherings. Paris social calendar notes feature guests and entertainments, plus May day fete planning by St. Vincent de Paul.
Abbott to Speak at High School on Roosevelt Memorial
Lawrence F. Abbott editor of The Outlook will speak at the High School auditorium on Tuesday May 4 at 8 pm in the interest of the Roosevelt Memorial Association. He will share unpublished incidents from his life with Theodore Roosevelt and discuss four key traits of Roosevelt's personality. Portia Willets and Judge John S. Pullman will also speak. Mayor Witsem will preside and the meeting aims to boost memorial memberships beginning May 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence F. Abbott
the Outlook
Roosevelt Memorial Association
Colonel Roosevelt
America
George W. Wheeler
Abbott
Roosevelt
Mr. Abbott
New York
Theodore Roosey
City of
Khartoum
Egypt
Europe
United States
Sty Reese
Bridgeport
East
Hoyrood
Witsem
John S. Pullman
Pullman
Citizens Committee
Bridgeport Art League Exhibits Handicrafts Legacy
Public invited to Bridgeport Art League twenty sixth annual exhibition of handicrafts produced by members. Weeklong event features daily visiting hours from 10 to 5, evening hours 7 30 to 9 50, with an opening reception Monday 7 30 to 10. Tea served each afternoon. Reception committee includes listed ladies of the executive committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport Art League
Bridgeport
F. M. Hammond
Samuel Gledhill
Wesley Hayes
Guy L. Hammond
Edward Spargs
Julius Kohlmaier
William Lockwood
George Hadley
Robert J. Hickman
Arthur M.comley
F. D. Stoddard
A. A. Libby
Philip L. Holzer
W. J. Taft
F. D. Beers
T. J. Ferguson
Bolsheviks occupy Baku port and oil field
London reports Bolshevik forces seized Baku on April 28, a strategic port on the western Caspian Sea and an important petroleum field. Official announcement says the move centers on oil interests and aims to rally support from Abbott and associates amid prior missions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bkau
Caspian Sea
Fairfield County Teachers to Meet in Bridgeport
Fairfield County Teachers Association plans a May 7 1920 meeting at Bridgeport High School Auditorium after an 11 year wartime pause. Morning speaker David Love Sharp of Boston University addresses Twenty Years a Teacher. afternoon speaker Hugh S Magill former National Education Society secretary. Pupils provide music and recitations. Bridgeport High School orchestra performs. extra train cars and luncheon arrangements noted.
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Fairfield County Teachers’ Association
Bridgeport
David Love Sharp
Boston University
Hugh S. Magill
Fisth
National Education Society
Washington, D. C
Mrs Armstrong New President Of Authors Club
The Authors' club annual meeting elected Mrs. Armstrong as president at Mrs. Daniel M. Jones's home. New officers include Mrs. Beard as vice president Miss Laing recording secretary Mrs. Atkins corresponding secretary Miss Blood critic and Mrs. Nickerson treasurer. Presentations honored former president Mrs. Gran hiss with pink snapdragons and Mrs. Hawes with a brooch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Authors’ Club
Daniel M. Jones
Beechwood Avenue
Charles H. Armstrong
Gerald H. Beard
Anna Laing
Edward Atkins
Lucy Blood
L. B. Nickerson
F. B. Granhiss
Frederick Hawes
Wrap design and fashion trends in the season
The article surveys couture ideas from a designer's mind to a redrawn wrap in black satin accordion pleats with silver brocade bands. It notes rubber dresses with appliqués, new blouses with long sashes, and leading colors jade rust cherry. Egyptian embroidery, Swiss embroidery, and English eyelet work shape blouses while organdie nears georgette.
Mass Rally Planned At High School Monday Night
Plans set for the Ratification Rally to be held in the High School auditorium on Monday night May 2 by national suffragists. Mrs John F Fuller of Orlando Florida will speak and Rev William Horace Day will preside with a roster of city leaders invited to attend. ushering volunteers include Servic ehap and Little Sisters with Miss Marion Henshaw as chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Fuller
Orlando
Florida
Florida Equal Suffrage Association
J. A. H. Robinson
John A. Cornell
George C. Waldo, Jr
Lynn W. Wilson
Richard Howell
Senator Bartlett
DeLaney
Clark
Chew and
Blakeslee
John Dillon
Sherwood
Westport
Moorehouse
Stratford
Simeon Pease
John §. Pullman
John T. King
Schuyler Merritt
Norwell Rowland Wedding in Quiet Baptist Ceremony
Miss Florence Rowland became the bride of Robert M. Norwell at First Baptist Church with Rev. Donald MacQueen officiating. The couple, in blue tricotine attire, plan a Boston welding trip and will reside on Richardson Street after returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Rowland
Sylvester Rowland
Robert M. Norwell
Richardson Street
Donald MacQueen
First Baptist Church
Kitty Hegney
Hugh Seeley
Mrs. Norwell
Boston
Fallansbee workers form anti overall club
Fallansbee West Virginia workers announced today that they organized an anti overall club and adopted resolutions condemning the overall craze. Members pledged to discourage the movement and prevent any person who does not work from wearing denim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fallansbee
W. Va
Tin Workers of
Fallanstee
Lydia Pinkham Remedy Praised by Summit Woman
A Summit New Jersey resident credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with relief from digestive pain sleep loss hot flashes and fatigue during menopause The letter includes endorsements and urges others with warning symptoms to start taking the remedy immediately reflecting early 20th century health advertising narratives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Summit
N. J
Victoria Kerri
Oak Ridge Ave
Mrs. Koppl
Demonstration by pupils of Beni ta Virginia Slocum school
The notice advertises a demonstration by pupils from the Beni ta Virginia Slocum school to be held in the High School auditorium on May 45 at 8 p.m. It also states that seat sales open Thursday April 29 at 9:40 a.m. at Court Exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benita Virginia Slocum School
Court Exchange
Underwear values from mills at modest prices
Announce a sale of union suits copper knit silk and cotton undergarments described as mill runs. Includes men and women styles with sleeveless band tops V necks lace trim and athletic shirts listed at 39 to 65 cents and 1 for 1.00 deals.
Stockings for All The Family At Sample Prices
Plenty of stockings in black brown and white for every family member. Samples include cotton and isle split feet. Replenish now for summer. 3 pairs for $1.00.
Overalls Promise Practical Summer Wear In Denim Styles
Housekeepers expecting a garden season will want overalls for durability and easy care. The one piece mens style in denim comes in blue and white stripe and brown check, with a khaki option featuring blouse and trousers and multiple pockets priced at $2.00. The garment suits gardening, sports, and everyday chores, offering wear resistance and a neat costume look.
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John “Adam Hugo
Cottage Street
Ashley Street
Doris Lake
Rocton Avenue
Booth & Bayliss College
Girls’ Friendly Society of
St. Paul's Church
Fairfield
Sherman Hall
R. S. Shipley
H. S. Glover
William G. Wheeler
Women's Council
Barnum Avenue
Italian Relief Fund
Roge Lockwood
Fidelity Sewing Circle
Odd Felions
Hall
Broad Street
James
North Avenue
Miss Annie
Stratfield Community Chorus
Jackman Avenue
Robert Peck
Wells Street
James Robinson
Belle Bruce
Young People's Society of Olivet
Shelton School
Margaret Adams
Housatonic Avenue
Chubr
The
Universalist Church
Alfred Fones
Stratfids
Brooklawn Country Club
May Allison
Edith Porter
Nichola
Mary Silliman Chapter
Frederick A. Strong
Inez Litchfield-Meyers
Brooklyn
N. Y
John Adah Hugo
John Callander
Richard D. Stapps
Continental Congress of the Daughters of the American Revolution
Intermediate Society of
Olivetechurch
Florence Parsons
Frederick Parsons
Grace Chamberlain
Philadelphia
Hlmer H. Havens
Clinton Avenue
George C. Woodruff
Litchfeld
Ladies of St. Vincent de Paul
L. F. Abbott
Bkat
Armstrong
Authors Club
Fashiongrams
Organdie
Georgette
Dr. Day
Norwell
Rowland
Velasquez
Royal Tapestry Factory
Madrid
Spain
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