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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1918

Page

4

Local social notes point to visits and arrivals in Bridgeport

A flurry of short items records guests and returns around Bridgeport: Wren Cronin reports return from U-boat service to Brooklyn Navy Yard after leave with parents on Milne Street. Mrs N W Hart plans to return from the South. numerous gatherings at the Mellitz and Keating homes with dances, music, and lists of attendees. Ruth Gearting to wed Rand MacKeil with gifts at a Stevenson Street shower. James Pastime on leave from Camp Devens. Clifford Meaney recovering from grip. Charles Downey visiting from Navy. Victoria Lubik hosts a surprise party with many friends. Joseph Mullins returns from Army/Navy Prep School. Eastern Star meeting tonight with Stamford and Westport chapters as guests. Howard W Curtiss recovering from grip. Marlon Quint to Washington for government work. Miss Elizabeth Angel to demonstrate uses of cerafe. Mildred Hinsley visiting Waterbury. James Peterson safe arrival in France. Tailey anniversary celebrated. New York Congress trip underway.

Sherman School Fairfield Otebeck Elizabeth Angel Mildred Hinsley Garni, Avenue James , Powers Waterbury

Side Talks on The Gift of Gab and Limelight

The author defends brilliant conversationalists against reproach for hogging the limelight. They argue that those with wit or adventurous experience deserve larger speaking shares, likening it to sports chances and noting a monologist can be preferable to dull chatter.

Social notes from recent Bridgeport area gathering

Miss Anna Stagle hosted a Saturday night party with dancing and supper. Attendees included many named guests, families, and guests from Fairfield and New York. Local clubs held luncheons and Red Cross work, while Prom and college events filled the social calendar with students and servicemen home on leave.

Anna Stagle Miss Stagle iFference Sharron May Masterson Margaret Fay Alica Cleary Irene Cleary Rose Williams Lillian ‘Frenzel Catherine Canela Albert Brisley Edward Bray Thomas Bracken James Mullens

Revelations of a Wife and a Dancer's Offer

In a tense drawing room scene Lillian Underwood watches Grace Draper with cold suspicion while Harry Underwood praises the dancer's skill. Draper hints at a major career offer from Graydon, prompting doubts about Dicky and a potential scheme to advance Draper’s career. The narrator senses a web of jealousy, ambition, and unreadable motives as plans for a motor trip gathering unfold.

Lillian Dicky Grace Draper Harry Underwood Mr. Underwood Sprane Metropolitan Harnest’s Nest Graydon Tomorro Miss Draner Lili Smi Ivo Thirl Grace Drper

Patriotic Exhibit Is Most Successful

The patriotic food exhibition closed Saturday night with record attendance over three days. Saturday afternoon Mrs. Owen Kildare, executive secretary of the Woman's Branch of the National Industrial Conservation Movement, spoke quoting President Wilson. Frederick Keough spoke in the evening, introduced by Samuel C. Shaw. Mrs. Samuel Shaw and Home Economics committee, aided by Minute Women and local clubs, organized the event. State council members praised it as the finest exhibit in the state.

Owen Kildare Woman's National Industrial Conservation Movement Kildare President Wilson Frederick Keough Conservation Movement Samuel C. Shaw Samuel Shaw Yosenh W. Alsop J. B. Wilbur State Council of Defence

Connecticut Nurses Ready for War Emergency

Hartford April 22 A report on the military census of nurses in Connecticut was submitted to Governor Marcus Holcomb. The state lists nearly 2000 nurses ready for emergencies, with 2280 graduate nurses and 1277 practical nurses enrolled for possible service. Red Cross nursing enrollment also expanded with 229 registered nurses and 125 new applications. First state to conduct a statewide nursing census, with special thanks to Richard A. Perry and R. Inde Albaugh for their volunteer efforts.

Ger Hartford Connecticut Marcus H. Holcomb George 8. Goddard Red Cross Nursing Service Holcomb Goddard Richard A. Perry R. Inde Albaugh S. N Connecticut State Board of Examination and Registration of Nursea

Lieutenant Kuschkke Injured in Air Raid

Lieutenant Kuschke of the Royal Air Force was injured in London during a German raid and reports to his parents at 232 Lafayette Street that he is on the road to recovery. He was injured the night of January 51 and previously worked at Remington Arms in the Russian receiver department before enlisting in March 1917.

William Kuschke Royal Air Force London William EF. Kuschke Lafayette Street Royal Flying Corps Kuschke Remington Arms Plant

Diary entry on Lucille shopping for an afternoon gown

The narrator notes Lucille bought an afternoon gown after planning only to shop. The dark blue satin dress features a light skirt with a back bustle, plain bodice with a double panel, and brown cerepea georgette details. Sashes and headwinds embroidery finish the look, with pearl georgette sleeves.

Lucille

Read Co Plans Liberty Bond Week Tribute

The Read Company Store will devote April 22 to 26 receipts to Liberty Bond purchases. It notes the April anniversary of Paul Revere’s ride from Boston warning Lexington and Concord, framing liberty as a cherished, hard won privilege and urging readers to safeguard American freedom by contributing cash or settling charge purchases.

House of Read Paul Revere Boston Lexington Concord

All Wool French Serge Bargain at $1.79 Yard

A scarce wool serge offer with colors Light Navy Dark Navy Old Blue Burgundy Gray Belgian Blue African Brown Plum Taupe Tan Forty two inches wide priced at $1.79 a yard. Located on third floor. Also items include Gerard's Face to Face with Kaiserism Justin two dollar book and various linen and doily sets plus Nainsook Dresses and bath sets. Remember Smileage Books for soldiers.

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James Linehan Rochester Wren Cronin Brooklyn Navy Yard U- 8 Navy Stephen Cronin Milne Street N. W W. Hart Samuel Mellitz Pairfield Avenue Julian IG. Silverman Sophia Thalin Dina Rowe Ethel Creighton Niss Emn Mandeville Efden Bowen Helen Gay Ruth Zelameter Helen Joyce Allen Cartman Mildred Bentley Marjorie ‘Layer Julia Silverman Samuel Mellitt Frank Dawson Read Street Newar N. O Ruth M. Gearthng Rand MacKeil Melrose Mass Anna M. King Orchard Street Elia McQuesney Anna Orlemen Catherine King Helen McGuire Catherine Callahan Julia Brannick Mae Brannick Teresa MacCube Frances Lauman Margaret Petit Anna King James Pastime Camp Devens A. C. Pastime Noble Avenue Clifford Meaney Stephen Meaney Catholic University Charles Downey Boston Avenue Remington Arms Company U. S Navy Victoria E. Lubik Union Avenue Florence Suttie Mary Sabik May Kostiken Marion Lesneski Alice Lavery Hilla Fowler Ethel Pitman Bessie O'Leary Anna Rosenfeld Mildred Meyer Grace Badam Agnes Hauser Helen Joseph Mullins Millicon Avenue Army and Navy Preparatory School Washington, DB. C Orient Order [of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple Howard W. Curtiss Judge Howard J. Curtiss Stratford Curtiss 804Th Infantry Marlon Quint Joseph Quint Wood Avenue Washington, D Miss Quint James V4 Peterson Ramington Arms Company France Tieutenant Mre William Tailey Crand Street Miere Springfield Meriden New York Ti. A. Barnes Washington Parly Behureh New Ruth Cameron Or. Patterson Carl A. Schneider Frank Novotny Green Street Mary H. McGrath Norman Street Arthur Sanderson James B. Nihill St. Augustine's . C. Church Charles Edwards Brooklane Avenue Atlantic City Bridgeport Fart League State Street Olivet Church Red Cross Olivet Auxiliary Natalie Tait Louise Atwater Fred Atwater Smith College Yale Woollsey Hall New Haven Evelyn Davis The College Club Svendsen Tune Emms Franze Clifford B. Wilson Walter Wayte Marlborough Blenheim William P. Kirk Washington Avenue St. Vincent's Hospital Brooklawn Country Club D. Fairchild Wheeler C. G. Waldo Ralph Blackburn W. Percy Allen Henrietta Bishop Waldo ©. Bryant Murray H. Chapin Laurence . Cornwall David S. Day John Yield George Gerrish Tanathan Grout Nathan H. Heft Harvey Hubbell Frank C. Hunt Walter B. Lashar Augustus May Guy P. Miller K. W. McNeil B. I. Neithercut Charles Sanford William H. Seeley Samuel P. Senior Frederick Strong J. Munson Tomlinson J. M. Trecartin DeVer Warner John W. ‘Wheeler Jarvis Williams Harry Denny Jeremiah Denny Wil Ham Street David Bernstein Misa Bessie Bernstein John Bernstein Frederick BE. Lalley Pelham Bay Park Ti. 8 Naval Reserve Fairfield Avenue Dorothy Stafford Stratfield Road Catherine Leary Barbara Smith Acnes Twllypatrick Crrace Cummings Irene Jennings Marion Gibbons Helen Rider Florence Miller Mae Kelly Alice Peterson Evelyn Hutchinson Clifford Meyers Joseph Keating John McNamara Jamey Colles Robert Engleman Frank Fharlburt Thomas Keene Richard Kelly Yreddyn N. Y Paul Kingston Harry Smith Donald O'Brien U. S. Navy John Grant Yule Street Bridgeport Steam Dyeing and Cleaning Co H. Dworken & Son Elizabeth Penner Bridgeport BANK Barnum Radford B. Smith Fairfinid Princess Mary Mary England Queen Scotland Adele Garrison Marvin Miss Draper Nanyone Broadway Mr. Underwood Madge Lillian Tinderwood Gra Draper Lilli King Kuschkke Harvey-Lewis Co Main ST Suecessora Lyman Revere Erle Clinic Main Street Kaiserism Gerard Justin
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