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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1918
Page
5
Ellen Lane Spencer argues against rushing from the office at closing time. She says slamming desks early wastes time and risks unfinished tasks. Taking a few extra minutes at day’s end can boost accuracy and lead to better recognition.
A sailor guides Mildred to shelter where an officer friend notes British Naval Flying Corps patrols and wireless messages about a convoy. She scans for an airplane but can only glimpse distant signals and a brief over her shoulder sighting.
A valentine party was held Thursday at Miss Helen Howe's home 114 Stratfelad road with a candy pull Ennie dancing and a buffet luncheon. Guests listed include Miss Hall Miss Henry Miss Jane and others.
Plain refined coconut oil is pitched as a superior hair cleanser avoiding harsh alkali in soaps. The ad claims it cleans thoroughly and rinses out easily, leaving hair soft, bright, and manageable with a greaseless feel and quick drying. It notes a few ounces last months for a family and that the oil is available at drug stores.
Gray Georgette skirt draped with a simple self material bodice over chiffon blouse. Satin collar and cuffs. medium size uses 6 yards 44 inch crepe Georgette and 2 yards 40 inch chiffon for underbrouse. Right side features braided charmese satin with a tunic draped to a pointed side and deep gathered sleeves.
Washington reports the Children's Bureau and the Women’s Committee of National Defense assign state quotas to save 100000 lives of children under five during Children’s Year. Quotas are based on 1920 census population. birth and death registrations remain incomplete in many states.
A one week food saving pledge drive opened in San Juan as Porto Rico aims to secure commitments from 126,660 families, half the island's total. Albert E. Lee, Porto Rican food administrator, reports a cable from Herbert Hoover praising the patriotic effort to aid the war's end.
Betty Martin, young and elated, plans a secret wedding at the Little Church Around the Corner. Her mother and sister are in Florida, while she finishes school, and she arrives in a sand traveling suit with a matching hat and orchids to wed. The narrator notes the couple's evident happiness and the mother's disapproval.
An American Red Cross mission led by Dr William Palmer Lucas and composed of doctors and women workers left Paris on Saturday February 17 to visit the Prefect of Marty. The aim is to study local conditions in preparation for providing financial and other aid to war sufferers especially children.
The State Council of Defense will hold a war rally meeting Tuesday evening February 26 at 9 o clock in the town hall at the center. Two out of town speakers will discuss war affairs. Red Cross meets Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Herbert W Joye. Miss Marjoria Slater and Stanley Northrop wed by Rev George M Powell.
A pleasant social gathering occurred yesterday afternoon at 166 Cleveland Avenue hosted by Fred Semon. Attendees enjoyed selective music by Herbert O Connell Frederick De Von Fuef, Anthony Bob, Lee and Fred Lemon, plus Jack Lemon solos, games, and a buffet. guests included May Welkey Margaret O’Brien Gertrude Stevens Mary Wilks Pearl Buddy Mary Hill Rose Buddy Eva Schroeder Helen Buddy Emily H Bya Anderson Dolly Fritsch Anna Denton Agnes Stone Aurilla Stone Jennie Budrak Jennie Baur Hilda Baur Pearl Warner Hazel Kilmer Fred Lemon.
Assistant Federal Food Administrator D. Fairchild Wheeler of Bridgeport warned of action against hoarders. Robert M. Scoville, the state food administrator, reports arrest of Dwight M. Atwood of Middlebury for hiding five parcels of wheat flour. Atwood's case will be heard in New Haven United States commissioner court. Bridgeport food-hoarding has not increased recently, Wheeler says, as regulations require 50 percent wheat substitutes and broader cooperation grows.
New York February 17. The Socialist convention adopted a resolution by Scott Nearing calling for no restriction on voluntary migration. James Matter of the Pennsylvania Federation of Labor opposed admitting foreign labor. The measure also urged speedy peace, universal economic opportunity, open international waterways under guarantees, and free trade.
R. C. Lamphier of Sangamo Electric will address Yale branch of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers in New Haven tonight at 8. He has led meter development and will discuss electric measurement for both lay and professional audiences. Those interested are invited.
In Adele Garrison’s tale, Miss Sonnet and a young nurse share an improvised midnight omelet as they bond over a scrapbook. A photograph of Jack Bickett surfaces, sparking curiosity about a possible relation and hidden past between the narrator and the nurse.
A fire at a Fairmount avenue house occupied by James Flaherlycliff is believed to have started from an overheated gas jet. The blaze scorched the pine shingles on the roof and caused damage estimated around $16. An alarm sounded from box 822 on North avenue.
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