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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1920
Page
11
Hostess Miss Eleanor Bartram in Southport hosted L Juncheon in honor of J Marion Henshaw of Fairfield Avenue, a prospective bride engaged to William Miller Paxton of New York City. Guests included Edwin Hoyt of New Canaan and Mary Johnston of St Paul among others. several residents announced moves and upcoming weddings as the community buzzed with visits, engagements, and club activities.
A reader writes about seeking a quiet, respectable home on a modest salary and wonders if any women remain who value stability over luxury. The advice urges personal growth, suggests pursuing education or community activities, and cautions against settling for superficial pleasures.
Distinguished trio to perform at the high school auditorium on Tuesday evening October 21. Ma demoise to Iva Liminana Argentine pianist, Miss Alice d Hermanoy prima donna, and Joan Nestoresco Roumanian violinist. Booking by Metropolitan Musical Bureau Inc New York City.
The Wednesday Afternoon Musical Club opened with Miss Josephine Lucchese soprano and Lajoa Shuk cellist performing in the Stratfield ballroom. Lucchese impressed with a refined voice and faultless upper tones while Shuk delivered artistry and a varied, select program.
The Connecticut Valley Kindergarten association will hold its 38th annual convention on Saturday Oct 16 at the Young Women's Christian Association in Hartford. The program includes an opening address by Miss Ethel M Robinson on The Beginnings of Musical Education for Children, a business meeting, and a demonstration of kindergarten books and pictures. Luncheon at 12:30, afternoon events feature Mrs Gerger of the Morgan Memorial Art Museum and Glenn Frank of Century Magazine with an address on The New Order Versus the New Disorder and a demonstration for Columbia Educational Records for school use.
Delegates from across the state converge for a two day convention at the Washington Park Methodist church. The opening session at 1 pm features state president Mrs Orville Rector of Iranistan Avenue delivering an address of welcome followed by speakers Mrs Leo Davis of Norwalk and W T Stevens of Hartford. Mrs I W Birdseye leads the vesper service with soloists Esther Berg Gladden Beers and S Strout performing a piece written by Strout.
Mrs Clara Alvord will accompany singers on piano while Arvin B Hall presides at the organ. The Gloria Trumpeters a quartet of college girls will perform after a home style supper at the church. A business meeting led by Mrs Charles Monet will discuss Junior Work of the Order.
Dinner dance given by Mr and Mrs Dudley Mixer Morris Linden avenue for Miss Eugenia Barker of Coleman street who will wed Hubert Mersey next month. Bol ton and Capriano's New Haven orchestra. Hidden guests include numerous local couples and individuals. Also mentions irrigation yields near Brooks Alberta and a separate incident with casualties and seized assets in northern Wisconsin.
Miss Elizabeth Bassick hosts a buffet supper and bridge party at her Fairfield avenue home this Saturday in honor of Miss Marion Henshaw, who will wed William Miller Buxton of New York City this fall. Local guests include Edwin Hoyt and Miss Mary Johnston, Gerald Bryant, Walker Hill, Webster Walker, Charles Clapp Jr., Andrew Smith, Harvey Brown, Miss Alice Curtis, Miss Mary Hincks and Estelle West, Miss Louise Atwater, Miss Elizabeth Seeley, Miss Evelyn Teel, Miss Mary Frier, Miss Sarah Sturgis, Miss Helen Wheeler, Miss Eleanor Bartram, Miss Marjorie DeLois, Miss Lois Cole, Miss Barbara Kissell, William Paxton, Parker Seeley, Bronson Davis, Alfred Bishop, Thomas Webb, Russell Bartlett, Tracy Dickson, Abbot Dickson, John Hincks, Donald Page, Wendell Raycroft, Maurice McNair, Sherman Windsor, Thomas Lashar and Pemberton Sturgis.
A wedding in the Swedish Baptist church on Colorado avenue featured a white crepe meteor dress with Chantilly lace and an orange blossom veil. Miss Helen Bjorlin served as maid of honor with pink taffeta bridesmaid gowns, while Ray Carlson acted as best man and ushers included Mareid Carlson and Stanley Bolinder. The couple plans a honeymoon to Washington, D C, and will reside at 83 Wilson street Black Rock after their return. Mr Carlson operates a West End grocery store and Miss Bjerlin previously worked at Howland Dry Goods.
Mexico City reports say many miners and civilians died in a battle between striking coal workers and federal troops near Agujilas Coahuila. Troops moved in after miners seized several collieries to operate under the Soviet system amid claims of Soviet propaganda by Russian agents.
Evvy nudges her way into Anne and Jim's home as Father Andrew bonds with Jim, Evvy, and Phoebe. A party at the Rochambeau follows. Virginia’s wary cordiality and Phoebe’s dowry ring surface tensions amid warm, cautious toasts.
Attractive round doilies marketed for luncheon sets. Plate size with filet offered at 29 ets. Centers for the table measure twenty inches in width and are priced at 39 and 59 ets respectively.
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