The Archive · 1921

Women Should Be Heard Not Seen

No Low Necks at Altar

Bare arms and low-necked dresses have been outlawed by the Ecclesiastical Governor of Argen-

Canton crepe with jade green touches. tina. A notice has been posted in the doorways of all the Catholic Churches, reading:

"After Sunday, March 27 no priest, for any reason will be permitted to administer Holy Communion to any married woman, girl, or child who approaches the altar without having completely covered the breast, shoulders, and arms with material that is not transparent."

Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.

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