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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1918

Page

11

News of Interest to Women Edited by Florence Clancy

Woman's Page notes offer help to readers and encourages telegrams. Submissions should include sender name and address and can be sent by telephone to Barnum 6100 for appearance in the column.

Local Society Notes Echo Weekend Visits and Community Gatherings

Parson L Jutjings II and Mrs F H Lovegrove return to Provi ce KR LL after holiday weekend with Mrs Love sve's parents Mr and Mrs John Gerbich. Knitting club hosts members at Aerma. Women's Liberty rus to meet tonight. Rehearsals for British day choruses and notices of residents returning from leave. Several residents move or travel, with social gatherings and church events described.

F. H. Lovegrove Robert Emerson Loveve Provice Susan Hawley Davis Mem'g Prederick L. Kinniss Locklawn Par Mbers

Local nuptials pair Olson and Wilman wed in Swedish church

Miss Esther Wilman and Charles G Olson married on Saturday at the Swedish Church with bridesmaids Agnes Olson and attendants Oscar L Johnson and Marcus Lirson. The couple will live at 1877 Park Avenue. Olson works for Bullard Machine Tool. Also Miss Therese Bayerle and William E K Simmons married at St Peters Church with Edna Rehmer and Otto Bayerle attending. The Simmons honeymooned in Niagara Falls and will reside on Madison Avenue. Corporal Samuel Capitmar, stationed at Camp Gordon, is visiting Miss Frances Nelson at 338 Warren Street before returning to camp.

Esther Wilman John Wilman Charles G. Olson Atv Buge Bjounr Agnes Olson Oscar L. Johnson Marcus Lirson Samuel Capitmar Camp Gordon Atlanta Frances Nalson Warren Street

Postpone Tag Day By Women for Day Nurseries

The Minute Women of the city postpone the Day Nurseries tag day scheduled for Saturday due to the influenza epidemic. Health concerns have weakened many volunteers, prompting a postponement until early spring when illness risk is lower. Mrs H Willard Pleeck presided at Seaside club. urgent need for more workers noted.

H. Willard Pleeck DeVer EH Warner Keshan

Home Service to Welcome Discharged Soldiers Home

The Home Service of this city plans to meet discharged soldiers on their return and visit their families to offer help. A pamphlet titled When You Get Home will be available at the Home Service station and distributed to men before leaving camp. The pamphlet's guidance will be discussed with each family to identify needs and arrange assistance.

Houe Service Ied Ross Home Service Sta Hon

Recruits Join Conn State Motor Squad Fourth District

Four dozen Bridgeport residents enlisted in the Connecticut State Motor Squad Fourth District. Forty four joined for unlimited long distance or focal service while the rest joined the auxiliary corps for emergency service. offices and leadership remained as state board exams proceed for commissions. Bridgeport centers the district with Mrs Charles Sanford mayor and Mrs Hincks captain. Enlistment term runs six months from November 1. More volunteers needed in this district.

Iwidgeport Motor Sqvad Connecticut State Motor Squad Charles Hanford Coleman Street Wenty Auxiliary Corps Bridgeport Charles Sanford Mra Hincks Connecticut Motor Squad

Letter from Natalie Dear Evelyn on New York visit and theatre

A long letter recounts Natalie Dear Evelyn's time in New York with Harold after his service in France. They attend plays, praise Maeterlinck and Tyryl's love story, and describe stage settings by Winthrop Ames and conductor Theodore Spiering. The writer also mentions visiting the Bridgeport Orphan Asylum and a charity sale, plus family life and growing vegetables at Whiting's.

Evelyn New York Harold France Macferlinois Ry Pelamater Tully Winthrop Ames Hkre Theodore Spiering Edyth Wynne Matthison Sen Tybvl Trityl Maeterlinck Hone Anita Whiting Harald Whitin Whiting'’s

Black Rock Sailors Guests of Club Girls

Black Rock naval base sailors were entertained by the American Club at the base last night with a dance and social. About 160 guests attended as an orchestra provided music for dancing. Mrs. Kenneth Bailard led as president with patronesses listed as Mrs. L W Anthony, Mrs. L R Parden, Mrs Charles Randall, Mrs J Smith, and Mrs J A Van Yorx.

Black Rock Naval Base Black Rock Kenneth Bailard L. W. Anthony L. R. Parden Charles Randall J. Smith J. A. van Yorx

Engagement Announcement for Ray Panish and Leibovitz

At a Saturday party hosted by Mr and Mrs Samuel Panish of 915 Grand Street the engagement of their daughter Miss Ray Panish to Mr Herman Leibovitz was announced. The couple plan a June wedding. Guests included Miss Tay Parish Herman Leibovitz Miss Rebecca Leibovitz Bernard Leibovitz Joseph Furer and Mrs Joseph.

Samuel Panish Grand Street Miss Ray Panish Eterman Leibovite Miss Panish Mr. Leibovitz John Arthur Seddings Tay Parish Herman Liebovitz Rebecca Leibovitz Bernard Leibovitz Joseph Furer Joseph

Invites Graduate Nurses To Meeting Tomorrow

Mrs. Ann M. Cullen president of district No. 2 Connecticut Graduate Nurses association invites every graduate nurse in Bridgeport to a meeting tomorrow at 6:30 PM at the Visiting Nurse Association 715 Maur Street. The group aims to cooperate with women’s organizations to draft resolutions for the World Relief Program. A copy will go to Federal Food Administrator Robert Scoville in Hartford. Attending: Harry Kellman Mr and Mrs Steinhardt Miss Ruth Steinhardt Mr and Mrs Gonaconta Mrs Isaac Fuerer Mr and Mrs John Arthur Edward Arthur Morris Kellman Barnard Finkelstone Silas Leibovitz.

Ann M. Cullen Connecticut Graduate Nurses’ Association Bridgeport Visiting Nurse Association Robert Scoville Hartford

Miss Doretta Bessett Weds Arthur Atkins in Thanksgiving Ceremony

Miss Doretta C. Bessett daughter of Mr and Mrs Elmer Bessett 988 State Street became the bride of Arthur C Atkins son of Mrs M Rachesor 2099 Main Street at St Anthony s R C church Thanksgiving day. Attendant Miss Jene Racks wore grey with a black velvet hat and roses. George Bessett served as best man. A wedding breakfast followed at the bride’s home for immediate family and the couple left for New York for their honeymoon.

St. Anthony's, R. C. Church Doretta C. Bessett Elmer Bessett State Streat Arthur C. Atkins George Besssett New York

The Black Silks and Dolls Sale Amid Toy Display

The listing showcases a vast toy and fabric assortment with silks, plaids, and linens plus doll goods and veils. It highlights prices from 60 cents to several dollars, with items like narcissus bulbs, decorative boxes, ducks and elephants toys, and numerous doll outfits on the second floor.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Florence Clancy Frank Keeley Hunting Ect Re Knitting Club Aerma Nathan Olmstead John Bran Joseph McQuail J. Vera Leo Meath Ruth Greenwood Larkbine Dutiss Ac Blarvey Stubbell Company Kenneth Buckingham Beechwood Avenue Gernbach Rorthy Sanford Avenue Wih Avenue Monica Sliss Battynashue Atlantic Street New Hay James Cook Warold Pitt U. S. Navy Orchard Dwight J. Stagg Joseph FI. Stagg Gal West Enne Baston Peniel Ricley Neswport Dan Rigley Gregory Street Ad Fes Daniel FE. Salmon Harlem Avenue Leone Salmon John Rawson Philadelphia the Olivet Church Airs Gordon Smith North Avenue Hampson Street Stella Griswold Esther Kenney Sacred Heart School Irene O'Leary South Avenue Margaret FiteHenry Meigs and Company New York City Rudolph M. Hennick 52D Aerial Squadron Mineola Curlough Heir Lone Howard Juvenue Grace Weising Voniar Street Guilford Eva Parsons Stratford Avenue Thomas Tague Seaven Rudolph Baumann Frances Emily Baumenn B. Willams N. P. Greenlaw Wordin Avenue Shrei Stamford Williams Anita Greenlaw Ts. Chay Warren Rway Isador Savin North Main Street Frank Davis Morningside Drive Springfield C. & Adams Madison School Miss Figith Miller We Hgwis Street Oamianth Omaha Neh Ti. Miller Park Avenue Temple May Burns Greg Street Arthur Williams Pacific Street Harry Thorell Ordnance Watervliet Arsenal Treward Avenue Ladies Aid Society The Grace M. I. Church Michael French Deughters Frieda Margarit Porter Street Metropolis Hotel Martinque Edith Wilson W. C. A. Central Association the Pathfinder Guides Y. W. GC. A. Central Margaret McDermott Milne Street Leslie Eastman Hancock Avenue Port Hospital Dyter Man American, Graphophone Company Yarry O'Hara Beach Street Uu Sau J Lipa Pearvey Vn Lewis Bweian Main Street Legn, Physio-Thee Apist M. T. An Fr. G. Southey Theres Bayerle Howard Avenue William EK. Simmons Bedford Mass St. Peters Church Kelly Edna Rehmer Otto Bayerle Myr Mrs. Simmons Niagara Falls Madison Avenue Conn Motor Squad Dist Ady Natalie Bridgeport Orphan Asylum Ari Frank Skennell Willigan Morrison Hoover Thimble Club Asylum Oearl A Chamberlin and Ssronsey Marion Vogue Stratfield Black Rock Sailors Doretta Bessett Arthur Atkins Che Cheney Mhanahal Noor Forks Little Belgium Maln Foots He Savage Wild Gino' K
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