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Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1919

Page

6

Social notes from Brooklawn events and society visits

Community gatherings highlight Brooklawn circles with Mrs Charles G Waldo hosting a May tea at her Park street home and guests from Bridgeport, Stratfield and West avenue attending charity drives, college club meetings, and the Junior Republic drive. Wheelers, Paiges, and other local figures figure in host roles and program planning across clubs and churches.

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Regital of Dance Planned Recital by Miss Slocum

Miss Benita V. Slocum of Court Exchange enlding studio plans a three part recital titled Love's Language and Light Givers The program highlights home and school influences on a child with proceeds aiding Municipal Recreation Work Slocum appears in KatehaKoo musical extravaganza at Park Theatre tomorrow and Wednesday Dance classes hold studio receptions.

Benita V. Slocum Enlding Securit Iss Slocumishas Atransectia

Widow Kilmer Leads Catholic Women Poetry Club Evening

A St Augustine event honored Mrs Kilmer widow of Sgt Keilmer with readings of modern Catholic women verse. Rev George Donahue organized a Newman Day program inviting city women to literary studies and lectures on poets such as Louise Imogen Guiney and Alice Meynell. The club, led by Elizabeth McNamara and Catherine Lennon, aims to bring literary appreciation to members and future authors are anticipated.

St.* Augustine’s School George Donahue St. Augustine's Father Dolzahue Cardinal Newman T. A. Daly Michael Wiligms Kilmer Tyee Sec Ace Helen Patry Baden Ttle Betsey Jane Alice Meynell England Frances Thompson I Kilmer Wes America Skxmer Newman Yt Elizabeth McNamara

Club Calendar Details from Local Churches and Societies

A fragmented club calendar lists meetings and events across multiple churches and organizations. Entries include Red Cross sessions at Christ, First and United churches, a Phi Lambda society gathering at First Presbyterian, and various guilds and clubs.

Normal School Head Welcomed at Shelton Reception

Dr. Leroy Weller, new principal of Guy Normal School, was greeted at a Shelton School reception attended by junior and senior classes, the practice school teaching staff, and families. A May dance and pole celebration featured school color yellow and black with songs by Miss Tielen and the school chorus.

Leroy Weller Guy Normal Scholol Shelton School Nomal School Practice School Madison Avenue Margaret J. Miller Jane Anderson Katherine Fitspalvick Ruth Tose Thomas Joyce Clayton J. Stevens Dorothea Matteson Doolitti Robbins Wishengrad Samuels Slawson J. Brerett Cortright Weller Tielen

Dandelion Dilemma and the Lawn Pursuit

An observational piece on dandelions as a fashionable, practical form of exercise. It contrasts neighbors who cultivate their lawns with those who do not and notes the social snubs and consequences. Methods for extracting dandelion roots are described, including kneeling pads and specialized knives, framed as a gentle pastime for reducing girth.

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Bread, war AID, and Americans craving wheat

The piece reflects on postwar bread choices, noting Americans’ preference for wheat over substitute grains and wartime breads. It recalls concerns about Liberty and Victory breads, while acknowledging attempts to accept barley and rye during shortages.

Sugar and sweets shape a world famous afternoon ritual

The piece contrasts American fondness for sugar with French restraint, noting Americans crave sweets in meals and drinks while Parisians savor pastries only as a refined moment in the day. It highlights a daily ritual of petits fours and chocolate in Paris as a key social event.

Peryy

Marathon Dance Promises Night of Fun and Local Acts

The Marathon Dance returns tomorrow night in Fairfield avenue at the Golental al room with a baby competition, novelty acts, and exhibitions by Danny Duggan and Dorothy Luce. Murray's orchestra provides music for a long evening of dancing at the usual admission price.

Fairfield Avenue Danny Duggan Dorothy Lice Boston Murray Duggan Luce Ek

Attractive Georgette Charmeuse and Satin Dresses Sale

Wide ranges of attractive models in georgette charmeuse and satin fabrics offered for eight dollars. The assortment includes versatile party and daywear pieces in bright colors and classic silhouettes, suitable for a fashion-conscious shopper.

Georgette Charmeuse

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