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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1918

Page

11

Personal Jottings of Hatheway Guests and Local News

Mr and Mrs G T Hatheway entertain Miss Hannah Matthews of New York and Miss Eyelene Sable of Bloomfield N J newly returned from two months service in the land army of America. Several locals return to work after illness or travel including Tessie Johnson of Poplar Street at Fryant Electric, Patrolman Frank Stratton visiting family, and Miss Gertrude Locke and Miss Myrtle Locke on a Niagara Falls motor trip. Various residents move, travel, or resume duties, with notes on military deployments and summer plans across Bridgeport and adjacent towns.

G. T. Hatheway Clinton Avenue Hannah Matthews New York Eyelene Sable Bloomfield N. J Land Army of America Joe Tessie Johnson Poplar Street Fryant Electric Company Frank Stratton South Norwalk Lavina Straton Gertrude Locke Myrtle Locke East Main Street Niagara Falls

Suffrage Group Fetes Lucy Stone Birthday Charity Plan

The Connecticut Woman Suffrage association marked Lucy Stone’s birthday by offering a sum equal to members ages, donated to the Women’s Overseas Hospital unit for refugee care. News notes mention Stone’s legacy, local rail changes, nurse visitors, and a home demonstration by Irene Weed in Bridgeport with outdoor or indoor plans depending on weather.

Connecticut Woman Suffrage Association Jomnh Lucy Stone Women's Overseas Hospital Lacey Stone

Registration Notice at Harvey Lewis Co School

In late hours the 80 school days registration is now open. Contact Sterson's School at 189 State St Staples' Bank Building for details. Telephone Barnum 1203-3. Gannons available 12 am 2 4 and TF to 9 p.m.

Sterson’s State St Staples’ Bank Barnum Gannons

Pretty Wedding This Afternoon at 4 O'clock

Miss Loretta Marie Page of 7% Clifford Street will wed LeGrand Gregory Geers today at 4 in the Blosseard temperament church rectory. The ceremony will be performed by Rev Terrence Smith. bridesmaid Mrs Cassidy and best man William Page. The couple plans an Atlantic City honeymoon then will reside in Long Hill. Both are connected with local firms Bee in Locomobile engineering and Remington Arms executive office.

Loretta Marie Page Willan Page Clifford Street LeGrand Gregory Geers Stev. Terrence Smith Blosseard T Erament Church Cassidy William 1 Atlantic City Ain Long Hilk Mr. Bee Locomobile Company Miss Page Remington Arms Company

Revelations of a Wife forces tea with Mrs Allis at farm

In a Cosgrove farmhouse mystery, the narrator prepares to entertain Mrs. Allis who has just returned from New York. Suspicion rises as Dicky guides the plan to discover her true motive and potential plot to steal valuable paintings. The two plotters corral the host’s routine while masking intent.

Mrs. Allis Dicky Cosgrove Farmhouse Dickys Whisper George Ll Bey Gabriel Yau Willy Allis Mr. Graham Hind Conte Graham

Bridgeport Women urged to finish canning pledges campaign

The editorial nicks late signers of canning pledges and urges Bridgeport women to fill the city quota of 100000 quarts, noting 65000 pledged so far. It stresses patriotism and public duty, urges neighbors to help, warns against defeat, and says the campaign continues two more weeks with emphasis on real helpers.

Bridgeport Connecticut TRC

Miss Bassick Leads Canning Drive with 1400 Quarts Pledge

Elizabeth Bassick of Infield Avenue topped yesterday’s drive by pledging 1400 quarts from the hillside home. The city has reached 80,000 quarts toward a 100,000 quota, needing 20,000 more. Secretary Mrs rank Riley and the Home Economics Committee are guiding the effort.

Elizabeth Bassick Infield Avenue Hillside William Holwh Gridgeport Rank Riley City Home Economics Committee

Gratia Rice Takes Charge of Juvenile Court

Miss H Dorothy Rice of Buffalo New York, a Syracuse University graduate, will succeed Miss Gratia Rice as superintendent at the Protective association. Miss Gracia Tica, who has assisted Miss Kathryn Hewitt at Myrtle avenue, resigns to head the juvenile court. Mrs CG B Doremus and Biss are reported sick this week and active in Red Cross auxiliaries awaiting pledges.

Mildred Rector Iranistan Avenue Orville Rector Roosevelt Hospital New York H. Dorothy Rice Buffalo, N. Y Syra« Cure University LCL Gratia Rice Sacred the Protective Association Gracia. Tica Kathryn JT Hewitt Protective Association Myrtle Avenue CG. B. Doremus Biss Red Cross Harold Leverty's Fairfield Avenue Broad Street Ansco Hent Thad Laok

Letters from Natal ie Dear Evelyn on a weekend boat trip

The writer recounts a weekend motorboat voyage delayed by rough weather and a sudden engine failure near New Haven. They anchor overnight, repair the engine by noon, and enjoy a pleasant trip. The narrative shifts to local social news about Blick Track Shore and Country Club events, shopping notes, and household purchases at local stores.

Evelyn Cather New Haven

Fall and winter clothing and accessories on Main floor

Advertises men and infants wear with prices and styles including heavy coat sweaters pure silk socks interwoven silk hose garters and bathing suits. Also features pumps and oxfords main floor with new Royal Society Packages and a line of lingerie gowns and household linen items.

Royal Society

Swaggersols with colorful edges on main floor display

Bright sun and rain friendly coverings offered in purple green blue taupe and black. Originally priced at eight dollars fifty cents. A few items feature attractive colored edges. Main floor display.

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