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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1918
Page
10
A reflective piece on how to comfort someone facing deep loss. It argues that words may wound as easily as heal and suggests a careful approach. The safe option is to write a brief note that avoids pressed acknowledgments and respects the grieving person’s space.
Warhold Edwards returned yesterday to Berkeley. Wedding of Helen Marie Lyman and John C. Schwing at St Patrick’s Church. Mrs James Dickens and Mrs George Hall to speak at a meeting of the State National Federation of Mag ical clubs. Various residents noted returning from trips, visits, and operations. private Clarence White transferred to Camp Hancock. a range of social visits, entertainments, and illness updates across Bridgeport and nearby towns.
The Contemporary club plans a Thursday meeting at Jonathan Godfrey’s Brook Tawi Park home with a piano program by Carl Deis and performances by Miss Mary Jordan, featuring an election of officers. The evening includes pieces by Vereli, Yourdrain, Moussorgsky and Burleigh, plus songs and a ballad.
The article previews two dresses in smoke gray crepe and satin facing. The first overblouse with self color embroidery features flare sleeves and a tucked back cuff. The drum size requires 5 yards of 44 inch material. The second model shows a tucked blouse with satin cuffs and a round neck finishing with a ruffle. Medium size calls for 3 yards of 36 inch figured and 2.5 yards of 36 inch plain voile.
Mrs Grace B James hosted a house warming at 471 Seaview Avenue Anchorage on Saturday night to mark her home’s restoration after a fire six weeks earlier. A turkey dinner for 40 followed by piano violin and mandolin music and daffodil decor highlighted the event with guests including Miss Emma Krentzfeldt Miss Martha Srentzfeldt Miss Frances Burlant James Kane Peter G Orr George F Roselle Charles W Morse George Bryant Henry Horstmann Arthur Snow Milo R Williams Arthur Mercier.
An official dispatch from France says President Wilson may join the Institute of France as a foreign associate to replace William of Florence. The Academy of Moral and Political Science expects his election by acclamation and a list of accompanying New York and Pennsylvania residents is noted.
Fairfield April 15 special report covers a large attendance at a Sherman school food demonstration by the Fairfield Home Economics committee led by Mrs William B Grover. Miss Elizabeth Angell presented on sugar substitutes and recipes included Norwegian prune pudding and dried apricot conserve. A May 3 follow up demonstration is announced.
The Shipping board asked Congress for a supplemental estimate of 15 million dollars for concrete ship construction, bringing total authorization to 50 million dollars. Of the 15 million, it would be available immediately.
A narrator recounts sparing Lillian from distress while guiding Dicky’s attention toward his model. Harry Underwood behaves charmingly, defusing jealousy, and the scene shifts to a piano episode where Dicky’s envy surfaces. The tale hints at hidden tensions and unfinished drama with Underwood.
The American steamship burned off the coast of Nova Scotia Saturday night was identified as the City of Wilmington, formerly the Barquinine’s freighter Camino. It is a 3,309 ton vessel en route from a southern port to France with cotton and flour. The crew was picked up by a U S warship on scene.
The Department of Justice asked the Supreme Court to appoint a committee to investigate Albert Herschel De Propher of Massachusetts for alleged misrepresentations in gaining admission to the bar. The motion was taken under advisement.
A fortune teller proclaims a young man will become an actor soon and reach the screen. He enjoys dressing in costumes and mimicking others but is held back by his father from wearing his Nd
In a wartime note from Bridgeport, the writer describes Harold serving on the front lines since March 17, while 580 names in a list haunt her. She plans outings with Helen, mentions Potash and Perlmutter, and details local life at the Manor club. She shops for War Savings Stamps and cheese varieties, and notes a price rise for Wadham ice cream.
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