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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1918

Page

10

A Bad Appetite and Courtesy in Child Rearing

In a discussion on parenting the author criticizes coaxing children to help others. A neighborly pudding gesture spirals into praise and fatigue, arguing children should have duties, be trained to serve, and be thanked, but not cajoled or lavishly praised. overpraising fuels appetite and resistance.

Louise

Red Cross Auxiliaries Meet at Mrs Worthen Home

Local Red Cross chapter leaders and members from Newtown Nichols and nearby towns gathered yesterday at Mrs Nathaniel C Worthen's home to hear speakers from George Warren Charities and Elmer Havens Junior Red Cross. Speakers urged wartime work, while many members plan moves and visits including travel to Ardsley and Finch School housing arrangements for students.

Red Cross Nathaniel C. ‘Worthen North Avenue Newtown Nichols George Warren Charities Organization Elmer Havens Marie Coverdale Pat"Page Ameri S. T. Davis Fairfield Ardsley Hudson Irene Davis Mary Hincks Finch School New York

Benefit Concert at M. E. Church Thursday Night

A first Methodist church benefit concert will be held Thursday at 8 oclock to aid Armenian relief. Violinist Haig Gudenian will perform with Miss A Shaw, Judith Landberg Flather will sing, and Mrs Flather will perform several pieces. The program includes Mozart, Dubois, Joyce, and d Indy works, with Armenian dances and choral numbers. Other attendees and local notices follow, including engagements and community events.

First Methodist Haig Guilenian A. Shaw Judith Landberg Flather Elmer I Mrs. Flather Mozart Miss Shaw Mr. Gudenian the Nightingale Ward Stevens Th. Dubois Cyndle Long H. Gudenian Alagulatz Timer F. Joyce Rummel Lather Brockway Vincent d'Indy HH. Gudenian J Lepo-Le-Ta H. Brockway Gudenian

Ladies AOH celebrate seventh anniversary in meeting rooms

Rev John Sullivan addressed Ladies auxiliary of the A O H No 50 at 62 Annen Street last night as they marked their seventh anniversary. Several membership applications were handed in. Miss Hilsie Red received a handmade centerpiece. Mrs James Cassidy and Mrs Catherine Mahoney performed piano and songs. Dancing and refreshments followed with county officers present including Mrs Alice Moody state president and Mrs Patrick Whaley county secretary.

John Sullivan Ladies’ Auxiliary A. O. BL Annen Street Sullivan Hilsie Red James Street James Cassidy Catherine Mahoney Alice Moody Waterbury Patrick Whaley Milen Clarke

Tennis Rivalry Bridges Married Life in Marvin

Grace Draper plots to spoil Dicky and Grace Draper’s friendship while I, Grace, excel in tennis to keep Dicky near me. On a sunlit afternoon in Marvin, Harry Underwood reveals a sharp skill on court, while I outplay Grace Draper in doubles, hoping to foil the bet and win back my husband’s attention.

Mairight Dicky Harry Underwood Tera Lillian Miss Jjraper Pirisy Miss Draper Lil Dudley Grace Draper Marvin Ticky Harry Tmderwood Harry Maurice McLaughtin, Jr Katie Jack Bickett Mrs. Stewart Brooklyn

Mayor Tried to Save Prager from the Mob

Collinsville April 8 Mayor J E Siegel testified at the coronal Inquest into the death of Robert P Prager an enemy alien who was hanged by a mob after alleged disloyal remarks He said Prager had been removed from city hall by police fearing mob violence and that he opened the door to admit a searcher before the mob rushed in and lynching occurred Hearings resume Wednesday.

Collinsville Til Robert P. Prager Prager

Liberty Loan parade at City Hall and war notes

An open Liberty Loan event at City Hall is described with reactions from a narrator about soldiers, nerves, and recovery from the war. Family and friends visit shops on North Main and Park avenues, discuss tonic medicines, and note local business support. The letter covers theater plans and a review of the Lyric production, with wartime sentiment threading through daily life.

Evelyn City Hall Stella New Haven Helen Pierre Belelum

Skirt Sketch Inspires Elegant Beach Club Ensemble

Lowes studies Marjorie’s sketches and spots a smart satin skirt with two deep front flounces. It would suit pale green fabric with a black velvet sleeveless coat and an organdie blouse, offering a refined beach or club look rather than tennis wear.

Lowes Marjorie Madame

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