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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1920

Page

15

On The Tip Of The Tongue Ard Party Hosts Several Notices

Mrs. W H McCombs of Linwood Avenue will host an ard party Thursday afternoon in the YD rooms on Broad Street under the Comfort club auspices. Minnie Hardy of Cottage has returned from a weekend in New York City and Cecile Beecher of Litueton New Hampshire has joined Miss Bess OConnell at 40 Howard Avenue.

W. H. McCombs Lin- Wood Avenue Broad Street Comfort Club Minnie Hardy Cottage New York City Rss Cecile Beecher Lit Ueton New Hampshire Charles Itmer Seabright Avenue Bess O*connell Howard Avenue Miss Beecher Este A Mmiss Louise Hudson Cole Fan Street Aie CTRE Edgepor Orphan Asylum Ir. W. Rennell Laura Cameron Simons

No Pain Now Thanks to Lydia Pinkham Remedy

Mrs Lesree E Waases of La Crosse Wisconsin reports months of back and lower abdominal pain. After a year of weakness she tried Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and says she is free of pain and can perform housework. She praises the medicine and its relief for female weakness.

Onaladka Wia Lydia E. Pinkfidin Cerely Lesree E. Waases Wis Pine St la Crosse Wis Lydia E. Pinkham

YMCA to Open Gym Classes for Boys Department

Two gymnasium classes for the Boys department of the YMCA will start Monday Oct 3 under Louis Terle, boys' physical director. Classes split by age include older and younger employed boys, high school and grammar school groups with varied schedules. aim to reach about 650 members. Fees are 36. Eligible ages 12 to 18. C A Duran will arrive soon to lead building boys' work, after years with the Amsterdam Y M C A.

Louis ‘Terle Grammar School C. A. Duran Duran M C Amsterdam

98 Years Old Ireland Native Applies to Vote in New Britain

New Britain Sept 29 Mrs Brid set Cullinan of East Main street aged 95 declares she will vote at the fall election and all future elections. The Ireland native has lived in the city many years and supports Irish public affairs. She filed the voter application this afternoon, the oldest woman to do so in the city thus far.

New Britain Bridset Cullinan East Mainstreet Ireland

Women Take Poll Shows Men Step Back In Bucyrus

In Bucyrus on September 29 the scene highlights women voting for president with experienced male politicians gracefully letting wives sisters and mothers cast ballots in a sign of the right of women to participate in the poll of women voters from both parties. A navy three piece outfit embroidered with scarlet beads and black silk is described as a notable afternoon gown.

International News Service Bucyrus

Community House Hosts Parish Teas and Classes This Week

St. Vincent's community house at Pembroke street and Barnum avenue hosts parish teas Sundays at 4 30 p m with entertainment by Miss Mary Kelly, Joseph Clabby and John Dial. Catholic women plan winter sewing for the poor and volunteer visitors for the Catholic Charitable bureau. Fall classes begin October 1 with dressmaking millinery stenography and more for adults, and manual training sewing housekeeping dramatics and catechism for children and mothers on specified weeknights.

St. Vincent's Community House Pembroke Street Barnum Avenue St. Mary's Parish Mary Kelly Joseph Clabby John Dial T Edward ‘Fitzgerald James McGovern Mary Leonard O'Connor William Redden John Pasken W. C. Watson Catholic Charitable Bureau

Miss Greenwood Weds New Yorker in St Augustine’s Church

This morning at 10 o clock Miss Jessie Greenwood daughter of Mr and Mrs John H Greenwood 2040 Park avenue married Phillip E Reilly of New York city at St Augustine's church The bride wore a white satin gown with chantilly lace bonnet cap train and white rose bouquet Her sister Miss Natalie Greenwood was maid of honor The best man was Walter T Kenny of Arlington MA Ushers were John Devine Stanley Greenwood Frank Tillman and Wilson J Kilough The reception at the Greenwood home featured pink and yellow chrysanthemums They depart for a honeymoon to various points and will reside in New York where Mr Reilly works in a cotton brokerage firm The bride attended Lauralton Hall Milford and is well known in the city

St Augustine's Church Jessie Greenwood John H. Greenwood Park Avenue Phillip E. Reilly New York City Natalie Greenwood Walter T. Kenny Arlington Mass John Devine Stanley Greenwood Frank Tillman Wilson J. Killough Greenwood New York St. Luke's Church Stratford Avenue Florence Marsden Sarah Marsden Yarrington Court Alfred Sckrath Noble Avenue William H. Jepson Laura Marsden Ruth Jessop Helen Sherwood Ickrath Charles Clarence Parker James Rollin Miss Marsden Bridgeport Elastic Fabric Co Mr. Ickrath Ashcroft Manufacturing Co

Miss Ludington defends Women Suffrage group on Brandegee vote

Miss Katherine Ludington, president of the Connecticut Women Suffrage Association, issues a statement on the Friday Hartford meeting denying that Democratic women forced a stand against Senator Brandegee. She cites mixed political membership on the Executive Board and asserts the session allowed spontaneous, fair expression. The notice faults a Hartford Times report and notes a Moose Club clam chowder supper on State Street Readership is urged to follow Times Classified Ads.

Katherine Ludington Connecticut Women Suffrage Association Issueq Hartford Brandegee Association Republcan Hartford Courant Hartford Times Aslop Branderee Bloose Heart Legion Moose Home State Street

Over 26 Million Women Eligible To Vote In U S

Census figures show 28,035,000 women over 21 in the United States, about 26.5 million eligible to vote in November. Many remain ineligible due to alienage, marriage to aliens, or lack of naturalization, with roughly 1,000,000 foreign born women not yet naturalized and about 60,000 Indian and 1,607 Chinese and Japanese women barred from voting. Men over 21 number about 34,807,000 with an estimated 31,500,000 eligible to vote.

Washington Census Bureau United States Department of Justice

Popular Couple Weds at St Luke's Church

Miss Florence Marsden daughter of Mr and Mrs Sarah Marsden will wed Alfred Sikrath at St Luke's Church Stratford Avenue tonight at 7 30. Rev William H Jepson to perform the ceremony. Flowers, gowns, and a reception follow with the couple to reside at 7 Yarrington Court after a honeymoon.

Benefit Concert Tonight for Ambulance Co

The Ambulance Co. Fourth Regt Connecticut State Guard hosts a gala musical festival at the State Armory at 8 15 PM under the Harvey Hubbell Band with solo numbers by band members. Dr Giovanni Consterno directs a pleasing program inviting the public to attend in support of the self supporting unit.

Ambulance Co No. 3 4Th Reg Infantry Harvey Hubbell State Armory Giovanni Consterno Connecticut State Guard Connecticut

Preacher Declares Modern Girls All Right Despite Criticism

London Sept 23 Miss Maude Royden says modern girls are orderly and capable, noting thousands of young women in her congregations and the student movement. She argues elders should aid rather than condemn, praising their loyalty to parents and improved relations while acknowledging new world problems.

London Old Bean Maude Royden David Scotcher

Actress Takes Real Mercury During Play

New Haven news reports Laura Arnold of the Hyperion stock company suddenly fell ill after accidentally swallowing mercury during the first act of Our Little Wife. The doctor checked her temperature with a real thermometer, causing a live scare for the cast and manager Menges as they ensured her condition.

New Haven Laura Arnold Hyperion Stock Company Menges

Actress Drinks Tea After Tube Breaks In Performance

Miss Arnold became faint during a scene as she unconsciously removed a tube from her mouth to stir tea. She drank the tea and only later realized what happened when doctors pumped her stomach. The procedure relieved her and she continued the performance.

Miss Arnold

Female Robber Snatches Sailor's 1900 Frances in Bordeaux

Yves Berthon, aboard the Laverdiere, earned 1900 francs, then met a bold female robber on a Bordeaux waterfront. A revolver flashed, a single shot grazed his shoulder, and the thief escaped with the money as Berthon regained alertness and reported to police.

Yves Guik Laverdiere

Read Annex Fall Coats and Suits Feature Fur Trimmed Styles

Che Read Annex showcases fall coats with large shawl collars and belt waists, trimmed with braid and buttons, in maroon, reindeer brown and new shades. Pockets are roomy and most coats are lined. prices range 22.75 to 35.00. Also presents wool suits in Velours, Silvertones and Poplins, blue to tan, lined with figured silk, featuring set-in pockets and back plaits.

Copenhagen

Value Oxfords Velours Broadcloths with fur collars

An advertisement noting $25.00 Oxfords and Velours Broadcloths in fine all wool material, some with fur collars and others with collars of the same material.

Special Sale of All Wool Serges and Oxfords

A special sale offers all wool serges and oxfords in sizes from 38 1 2 to 48 1 2. The garments are well made with exceptional style and quality, promising value for discerning buyers in a vivid display of fabric and finish.

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