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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1918
Page
10
A narrator in a late night scene recalls a wife figure surrounded by fine silks and teas, hinting at danger as her gaze and air of control unsettles the narrator. Dicky reassures yet shares tension, and the couple prepares for sleep amid a looming mystery that ends with a drink and a cliffhanger.
The entertainment committee of Weatogue Country Club invites members to a Saturday August 17 program featuring a noon lunch served 12 to 2, Hoovar putting contest at 3 with a Hoover cake prize, a 2 ball fouroman event for men with partners chosen on site, tea and buffet 4 to 6, supper 6 to 8, and dancing with Taylor's Orchestra from 8 to 12. Reservations close Friday noon.
Miss Gladys Estella Chapin of 35 Linwood Avenue was pleasantly surprised on her fourteenth birthday last night as friends gathered for music and a supper. Attendees included Myrtie Hasman, Eien Hasman, Bessie Ferns, Ethel Heilly, Tazel Whitely, Estella Schindler, Ida Dunidy, Marion Oviatt, Matthew and George Chapin, Blard and Robert Pawson, Arthur Chipin, Donald Ferns, Elmer Valentine, Earl Truman, James Walker and Lewis Mahoney. The Bridgeport Construction Co. filed a certificate of incorporation with the secretary of state. Incorporators are Robert J. Donnelly, Billah M. Donnelly, and Daniel E. Brennan of Bridgeport, to erect, construct, repair roads and sewers and manage ash disposal.
In a flowing homey letter, Natalie invites Evelyn to visit by the river, notes Robert’s war work in New York, and mentions Harold’s wounded status and his soldiers’ spirit. She describes shopping finds in town, shoe sales, jewelry sets, and Keen service from Lewandos agencies, previewing social visits and college typing practice.
Mrs Nancy Schoonmaker spoke in Stratford about six civic lessons offered by the Connecticut Suffrage Association to inform women of government workings This first talk aims to attract both suffrage supporters and others including mothers and workers and invites all women to attend the August 10 session for practical civics insight.
A long regional note outlines beach life at Walnut and Myrtle beaches with emphasis on baby registrations at Walnut Beach School, where only two of six examined infants were under normal. Dr J J Pons says records may exceed national averages, aided by two New York nurses. The piece also covers local scouts straw ride plans, birthday party at Ivy cottage, and numerous summer visitors to Shorefront cottages and hotels along Milford, Myrtle and Walnut beaches, with names of residents and guests.
The Bridgeport theater scene features The Bride Shop a lavish musical comedy with George Choos Eddie Vogt John Sully Lew Naden and a 20 member cast. The Scent of Buddha The Unmarried Mother and The Lesson headline other programs with vaudeville acts and a Hearst Pathe news reel. Theatergoers see wartime topics including war brides and babies along with light entertainment at Poli's Stowe Regina and Park theatres across town.
First Sergeant Carmody in the Quartermaster's department of the Rainbow division in the 168th Supply Train enlisted in 1917 and went overseas with the Rainbow division. When in this city he was employed as an internal revenue collector. Tonight and tomorrow West End theater shows Under the Yoke starring William Fox, Those Athletic Girls, and Pathe News.
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