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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1918

Page

15

News of Interest to Women Page Contributions Welcome

News for the Telegram's Woman's Page invites items from readers. Signatures and addresses are required for publication and contributions may be telephoned to Barnum 6100 for appearance in the column.

Personal Jottings From Bridgeport Social Notes

Bridgeport community updates list residents returning from New York trips and visits, military enlistments, house guests for weekends, guest stays at cottages, and a city rally for hospital lamplighting. Notables include Walter Burns, James Traphagen, Miss Louise Delaney, Lieutenant Leo Mysr, and many local households hosting relatives and friends.

Reassuring word on wool for Red Cross knitting drives

The Iridgeport Red Cross chapter reassures knitters that ample wool remains in storage to meet demand as winter nears and thousands enlist for camps. The piece highlights active knitters led by Mrs Dudley Moris and the community’s support, plus a grand Red Cross event at the Bedford estate with soldiers and local dignitaries in attendance. The article also notes Bridgeport and Fairfield women sustaining Red Cross work, especially Mrs George Wheeler, War bureau head, and her daughter Helen, aiding operations and tea service at the institute.

Iridgeport The Red Cross Dudley Moris Washington Morris Park Peggy Pesey Fred Bedford Black Roclk Naval Base Fairfield FE. E. Lewis Henry Roland Carpenter Sturges W Airfield Greens Farms Wairfield New York August Times Jackie Gobs Mr. Dietrich Marke Bartram Warl Bridgeport Bedford Harry Sheal Glover Old Academy George Wheeler Justice Wheeler War Bureau Justice Helen Wheeler Institute Irene Davis Paris Au ’Voir Carolyn Morgan

Sailors From Black Rock Give Fine Entertainment

Sailors from the Black Rock naval base provided a strong benefit for the Red Cross with a program at the Greens Farms home of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick H. Pedford. Twenty sailors in white uniforms sang popular war songs, Townsend read from The Face on the Barroom Floor, and Coster Coates and Stosa played string instruments. The event included dancing, cake, punch, andえ friendly hosting by Mrs. Henry Sheail Glover and Mrs. Jodford.

Red Cross Black Rock Novwil Frederick H. Pedford Greens Farms Seaman Townsend Baroom Coster Coates Stosa Henry Sheail Glover Jodford

Blue Decorates Negligee and Garment Display in Satin Trim

A blue shade defines a new display collection of negligee and sleepwear with satin fabric and self color trims. Designs feature Billie Burke inspired necklines, Georgette insets, ribbon accents, beaded edges, and varied sleeves. Satin and Georgette combine in chemises, gowns, knickers, and Russian blouse effects among jersey and wool blends.

Billie Burke

Editorial urges saving fruit pits for gas mask carbon

A woman's editorial promotes collecting peach, apricot, hickory, walnut, and butternut pits to supply carbon for gas masks. The Gas Defense Division of the U.S. Army asks cooperation from homes, schools, libraries, and businesses. A nationwide campaign, aided by slides in hotels and bakeries, aims to collect pits and reduce waste.

Gas Defense Division United States Army Flk.g

Fifty Silk Dresses for Afternoon Wear

Stylish little frocks in navy Belgian blue brown taupe and white priced at 17 dollars 50 cents each. Limited stock highlights include silky fabric and versatile silhouettes for daytime events.

Serge Dresses New Styles For Winter Wear

Serge dresses and combinations of serge and satin arrive with wartime conservation looks. Straight one piece effects, tunic draped skirts, and tailored styles trimmed with silk braid. Vestees collars and cuffs in white satin or pique, belts with buckles, many buttons and tassels. Black and navy blue only. Prices $27.50 $35.00 and $37.50. Sizes 16 years to 52. White Tub Silks with panel back, front flounces, hemstitched hems, or scalloped edges with silk embroidery. Normally $3.95 now $2.95 while they last. Second floor.

New Nippon China Sets Display Bright Colors

A new display of Nippon china features a pale yellow and white pattern with a blue flower urn, black-edged gold handles. Prices listed include Yea Set at 17 pes for 12.00, Chocolate Set 14 pes for 9.00, Sugar and Cream 3.00, High Compotes 3.00, Cake Set 7.00, Relish Dish and other pieces.

China

Walking models and canning gear offered in 1900s catalog

A catalog snippet lists walking models in calf and low heel styles priced from $3.00 to $6.00, plus varied color and lace options from 50 cents to $1.50. It promotes the Hall Canner for fruit blanching and sterilizing with directions included, noting army khaki and navy blue bound editions priced at 55 to 69 cents.

Russia Navy

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