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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1918

Page

12

News for Women Page Seeks Submissions for Telegram Column

Women readers urged to send items to the Telegram’s Woman’s Page with signature and address. Contributions may be telephoned to Barnum 6100 for inclusion.

Personal Jottings Highlight Town Social Notes

A long list of residents from Stratford and surrounding towns travel, visit, and host, including Miss Winifred Rourke vacationing in Springfield Massachusetts and many others hosting relatives or visiting cities such as New York Hartford and Boston. Reports mention engagements arrivals overseas military movements and social visits across Stratford Bridgeport and nearby communities.

Canning Demonstration At Howland’s Draws 60 Plus Attendees

More than sixty attended the Sanford home canning demonstration led by Miss Irene Weed. The session covered corn canning and sugar conservation for small fruits, with pledges collected. Today Weed and Mrs. Rifey will answer questions and accept pledges, aiming for Bridgeport’s 100000 quart quota.

Sanford Home Irene Weed Miss Weed Frank H. Rifey Howland's Bridgeport

Colins Safe Arrival in France Marked by Joyful News

News items report Colin’s safe arrival in France and a string of social updates. Emma and May Tait of Park Street returned from New York with friends. Esther McKenna hosted at home on Norman Street. Anna Connelly, May Curley, Eleanor Roache, Etta Ryan, and others noted in various visits. Edward McKenna from Fourth Street returns from Philadelphia and will vacation at Silver Beach. Miss Fithel Olmstead of Lake Commodore Boat Co enjoys two weeks at Martha’s Vineyard. Anna Connelly of Westfield Avenue resigns U M C L post for a month’s vacation before fall return.

L. Brandes Fairview Avenue Fitchburg Brookline Mass Jefferson Smith Warren Street Waterbury Arthur Howell Irene Barnes Fifth Street Albany WN. Y Bernice Guiske Grace Rourke Stratford New York Aloy Dayton Worth Street Pine Grove R. L. Markett Park Avenue Amherst Emma May Tait Park Street Esther McKenna Norman Street Anna Itizabeth Connelly May Curley Eleanor Roache Etta Ryan Edward McKenna Fourth Street Philadelphia Silver Beach

Who Are Slackers and Who Are Not

A contemporary plea challenges young women who say they will not associate with any man not wearing a uniform. It argues many nonuniform men cannot serve due to disabilities, dependents, or family duties, and warns against labeling them slackers.

Uncle Sam Army Navy Yong Prue

Revelations of a Wife and the Cosgrove Family Secret

A narrator and Dicky recount a melodramatic tale about Robert Savarin, a vanished artist whose comeback may awaken a hidden family secret. The plot threads include Mrs Cosgrove’s joy, a midnight excursion, and whispers of twins, with Savarin possibly alive and the Cosgroves guarding his fate. A mysterious man watches from the stream bank as the tale nears a dramatic reveal.

Mrs. Cosgrove Robert Cosgrove Dicky Robert Savarin Robert Savatin New York Paris

Letters From Natalie Dear Evelyn At Hospital News and Purchases

A long letter bundle describes friendships, hospital questions, and travel plans to New York. It notes Sherry Lindsley’s advice, a Kenney shower purchase, Wadhams shoe store history, and August sale finds at N Buckingham furniture. Family updates include Helen at Gutchess College, Anita and Mabel in Fairfield, and routines, shopping, and a planned ice cream party before departure.

Marlon Sherry Lindsley Sherry France Marion New York Mother W. H. Wadhams Co., Inc Mandell Shoe Main Street Mandell Helen Mabel Fairfield Anita Gutchess College Cannon Street Sulehess College Leverly Drug Store Ramer Loverty Drug Stores

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