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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1918

Page

10

News of Interest to Women for Telegrams Page Note

Telegram society item notice invites women to send contributions with signature and address. Readers urged to call Barnum 100 with items for the Woman's Page and to ensure appearance.

Barnum

Personal Jottings highlight holidays and arrivals

Local column chronicles births engagements and visits over Christmas and New Year. Families at 619 Newfield avenue and 498 Wilmot avenue celebrate additions and furloughs while holiday gatherings, travels, and servant changes are noted. Multiple service members return home on leave and socialize with relatives across Stratford Bridgeport and Danbury.

Ernest. Mussler Newfield Avenue Joan Parker U. S. Shipping Board Hampton Roads Norfolk Wilmot Avenue

My Style Diary Train Journey Wardrobe Note

The author describes a 12:30 train departure to travel tonight and arrive at a camp tomorrow morning. A plain new cloth frock with inverted box-print detail and skunk fur trim will be worn with a fur coat. A beige quilted satin waistcoat and brown belt finalize the look for street use in spring.

Jack

Children's Party By Arab Patrol Is Real Merry One

Santa Claus greeted a thousand children at the Arab Patrol of Pyramid Temple Order of the Mystic Shrine Christmas party in Casino Tuesday. J A H Robinson as Santa handed out gifts and candy as 500 boxes and stockings lay around the tree. Tickets were issued by the Board of Education amid teachers and spectators.

Santa Claus Pyramid Temple Order of the Mystic Shrine J. A. H. Robinson Board of Education

Conn Suffrage Association Names New Secretary

The Connecticut Suffrage Association appoints Miss Mary Elizabeth Hutt of Brooklyn as executive secretary, with field work to supervise legislative and office duties. The new legislative secretary is Mrs Florence Ledyard Kitchalt, a Wells College graduate and former suffrage organizer in Windham and Tolland counties.

Connecticut Suffrage Association Mary Elizabeth Hutt Brooklyn Miss Hutt National War Savings Committee Mies Hutt Florence Ledyard Kitchalt Windham Tolland Wells College New York Dutchess Columbia Ulster Greene Adirondack Isracklyn

Christmas Eve Tensions Shadow the Family

Betty and Aunt Helen prepare for Christmas while the looming war rumors stir Aunt Helen’s optimism and Uncle George’s grim realism. Blake’s aviation projects and gifts collide with fear of conflict as the family debates readiness and sacrifice.

Enjoyable Christmas Party at Jenning's Home

Germania Singing Society members and families gathered at their North Main hall for a traditional Christmas celebration. A giant electric lit tree and Santa Claus handing out candy filled the afternoon with games and treats, while adults danced and enjoyed a late supper around 10 o'clock.

Germania Singing Society North Main Street Santa Claus

Merry Christmas Party by Y W C A Girls

A homelike Y W C A gathering in Bridgeport brought 20 resident girls together for a Christmas afternoon and evening. They sat by a fire sharing stories and carols, with Miss Swenson Tune of Bridgeport High performing solos, then enjoyed a chafing dish supper before lingering to celebrate the holiday. In Barcelona disorder erupted between autonomy and Spanish unity factions, with a police lieutenant shot dead last night.

Bridgeport Swenson Bridgeport High School Barcelona Associated Presa Autonomy Party Spanish Unity Party

Christmas Eve Letters From Natalie Dear Evelyn

Natalie's letter describes a warm family Christmas Eve despite rain, detailing gifts from Harold, G. W. Muirchild and Sons, Pyrex bakeware from mother's memory, silks, furs, a $100 check, an antique vase, and diary options at local shops. She recalls a past journey to Wakefield's optical department and notes the festive mood and plans for 1948.

Evelyn M. Dudier Bert Edith Beth Chimberlin Shropshire Amos

Christmas Party at Provocational school hosts veterans here

Private Frederick Thibedeau and Private William Sharp returning from France visited the Provocational school Friday afternoon at the old High School. They shared war experiences with the youths, followed by a playlet Hansel and Gretel and student recitations. ARRESTS AND NOTES indicate Nathan Goll of 87 Steubensippet was arrested for operating an unregistered auto. He was taken into custody by Patrolman Thong O'Brien and booked at the second precinct. City court morning. A remark on gender and pain compares a tight brassiere to men's tolerance.

Frederick Thibedeau William Sharp France Hansel and Gretel Nathan Goll Steubensippet Akers Ife Thong Lo'brien

Christmas Day Soiree For Jennings Family Singers

A Christmas celebration at Mrs. Thomas Jennings 11 Gooth featured a christening, gaily decorated house, and a night of singing and dancing. Performers included Charles Hoddinott on concertina, G Hargreaves on violin, and pianists Miss Annie Booth Miss Edna Hird and Miss Davis Prince. Numerous relatives and friends attended, with refreshments served after dinner.

Thomas Jennings Charles Hoddinott G. Hargreaves Annie Booth Edna Hird Davis Prince T. Jennings J. Hird Joe Booth H. Hoddinott Hoddinott M. Hoddinott Fred Walker Bairstow Lightfoot Wairhurst Hackett Doyle Hall Hammond Prince Hart Ulster Terry Hainsworth Alica ‘Booth M. Lightfoot T. Prince Eva Hird TD. Hall Misa Parks S. Wheeler PD. Prince EL. Prince F. Whitaker J. Foster G. Prince R. Rowe A. Brirstow A. Hall F. Zimmerman

Elizabeth Fenner Specialist In Permanent Facial Hair Removal

Elizabeth Fenner offers permanent removal of facial hair using electric needle treatment. she claims to shape eyebrows and remove warts and moles with absolute privacy after 15 years of practice in Bridgeport.

Elizabeth Fenner Bridgeport Boston School of Electrolysis Boston Electric Needle Parlor Warner Bldg Fairfield Ave Room Barnum

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