Famous Inventor's Wife Drives Soldier Welfare Push
Mrs Edison joins a national committee tasked by Secretaries Baker and Daniels to raise funds for War Camp Community Service. Under War and Navy supervision, the effort aims to place clean welcoming venues near training camps to give soldiers wholesome, normal contact with civilian communities and productive ways to spend time away from base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Edison
National Committee
Baker and
Daniels
National Fund For War
War and Navy Departments
Talks to Women By Even Lane Spencer on Opportunities
An adviser argues that postwar and wartime shifts open many jobs to untrained women. He notes women can excel in letter writing, telegraph and telephone offices, shipping, manufacturing, and printing plants. He urges smart, educated women without prior careers to pursue suitable paths to advancement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nnd
Han
Personal Jottings of a Bridgeport Social Season
News notes from Bridgeport social circle detailing Ida May Bowers marriage to E Newman of Staples Street Washington DC ceremony yesterday. Mrs Newman teaches at Webster school. Newman formerly lived in Manhassans WA and works with Bridgeport Hydraulic Company. Other items include visits, parties, and club meetings with local residents, students, and families spending holidays and hosting gatherings at homes on West Avenue Parrott Avenue and Garfield Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Bowers
North Avenue
Ida May Bowers
E. Newman
Staples
P. Washington
Db. C
Newman
Webster’ School
Newman Ormerly
Manhassans
Diary of Wardrobe Sparks in New Year Hall Talk
The diary-like reminiscence captures a petty clash over dress between a woman and Tom after a coffee gathering. A later mix of social notes mentions Washington requisitioning Bush Terminals for the Army, and a New Year’s Eve party with guests and outings to New York for theater and hotels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom
Josephine
Cotor
Jersey
Commandeer
Washington
New York
Goethals
Steward Wallace
John Holtz
Frank C. Funkie
Thomas Douglas
J. Kennel
J. Burrum
George Herthal
Red Smith
Charles Botsford
Birthday Surprise for Bridgeport Merchant David Feuer
David Feuer of 06 Brooklawn avenue hosted a birthday surprise last night attended by about 75 friends. The house was decorated with flags and colors, with music from Broster's augmented orchestra. Dancing was featured, a gift lunch was served, and at midnight a patriotic toast honored the host as guests joined in singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Kerrigan
Garfield Avenue
Weldon
New England
Lillian Pratt
Florence McKiernan
Hazel Morgan
Dorothy Miller
Lilian Reilly
Hazel Kerrigan
Marlon Kerrigan
John Weldon
Walter Goddhart
Harry Perisco
A. L. Tackus
Joseph Kerrigan
Peter Kerrigan
George Kerrigan
Awgust Miller
I C. Kerrigan
Kellogg
Pratt
David Feuer
Bridgeport
Brooklawn Avenue
Kz Barge
Broster
Alb
Jin
Fight in Saloon Ends With Severe Wounds and Arrest
In Pembroke and Hamilton streets saloon a brawl left Gerasim Wasianuk with multiple head and facial injuries after Samuel Borston struck him with a loaded pool cue. Wasianuk was taken to emergency hospital. Borston was arrested at the Second Precinct on assault charges. Both declined to speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasianuk Gerasim
Green Street
Samuel Borston
Second Precinct
Gerasim
Pembroke
Hamilton
Berston
Arrest First Man in 1918 for Carrying a Blackjack
Patrolman Hagan arrested Michael Piscarreto at 12126 George Street and booked him on a concealed weapons charge. At headquarters, investigators claimed Piscarreto carried a heavy black jack, after he showed the weapon to a comrade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert EK
Hagan
Michael Bisarcreto
Columbus Street
George Street
Piscarcreto
Engan
Piscaarcreto
Relief for Homeless By Earthquake In Guatemala City
Guatemala City endures after Christmas night earthquakes causing millions in damage, several deaths, and about 109 injuries. A New York message from a Presbyterian missionaries office appeals for immediate aid of 25 000 dollars to aid the homeless and injured as the disaster continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guatemala City
Guatemala
Co. Mi
New York
Foreign Missions
Presbyterian Church In
North America
AML
Merry Crowd at Black Rock Club Welcomes 1918
A large New Year’s Eve crowd gathered at the Black Rock Shore and Country Club to bid farewell to 1917 and greet 1918. Manager Champion showcased top club offerings including a praised dinner and Crabby Orchestra. Guests from Danbury Hartford and San Antonio attended, with many young people home from Christmas recess adding to the festive scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Rock Club
Black Rock Shore
Champion
Av McNeil, Jr
Ruth Norton
James J. Coyle
Bartholomew Champion
Joseph Kerry
Simon Lake
D. ‘5. Brennan
C. Amidon
Benjamin
Fred Paul
Gladys Arms
Julia Macreer
Harry Abbott
Frederick L. Fuller
Sylvester Smith
H. Ll. Beers
Nellis
Fox
H. M. Balfour
Lieut. Connors
F. BE
Vradenbaugh
Harold Hoskinson
J. P. O'Brien
Missy Mary O’brien
J. Edmundy O'Brien
Ruth Haughey
San Antonio
Texas
Philip
Lord of
Windsor Locks
Quve Pease
Frances Pease
Margaret Matthewson
A. Steifalt
Isabelle Matthewson
David Plimb
Ernest Matthewson
E. 0. Hull
Dorothy Hull
Gladys Hull
Harry A. Lewis
Misa Jeanette Lewis
Misa Mildred Bristol
Arthur Cole
Lillian Blanche
Hartford
Fred Harrison
A. J. Tuthill
E.T. Buckingham
Russell Buckingham
Edward Buckingham, Jr
Annie Budall
James Holt
Frank
Tr. Show
Merna Lyford
Dorothy Summis
Fritz Rupprecht
Gertrude Lyford
May Hall
Mabel Hemmingway
James Keete
Charles Randall
Mildred Randall
Ecles
Priest
Frank Deegan
H. Wills
Fred Snyder
Charlotte Rhirsh
Boutrles Marsh
Leroy Trompson
Burroughs Perry
Maude Burgess
Candles Replace Gas Lights As Cold Hits Bridgeport
New Year's night brought memories for Bridgeport's oldest residents of candles and oil lamps as gas lights froze due to the cold. Frantic crowds urged police on where to buy candles or lamps while gas-fired lighting failed, and many small shops rushed to stock lighting supplies after darkness fell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Franti c
Resists when Policeman Places Him Under Arrest
John Jackson of Water street was arrested yesterday afternoon at the corner of Colorado avenue and State street by Patrolman Lynch. He was taken to the Third precinct station and hooked on a charge of breach of the peace drunkenness and resisting an officer. It is alleged Jackson created a disturbance on State street and refused to move when asked. He will be arraigned in City court this forenoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jackson
Water Street
Colorado Avenue
State Street
Lynch
Third Precinct
Jackson
Westport Schools Delay Opening to Conserve Coal
Westport, Dec. 31 Special. To conserve coal, the schools will not open until January 14, instead of January 7 as planned. The board aims to protect supply until future deliveries are assured. Names listed include Isabelle Gregory, Miss Lannie Bassett, Joseph Bolton, William Canney, Herbert Sergeant, Iad Casey, Ernest Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westport
Board of Education
Isabele Gregory
Lannie Bassett
Joseph Bolton
William Canney
Herbert Sergeant
Iad Casey
Ernest Lawrence
Revelations of a Wife in a New York Theatre Scene
Adele Garrison depicts Madge near danger as Harry Underwood drunkenly plots a Staten Island ferry trip with her and her mother in law. The narrator, fearing trouble, is rescued by Mrs Underwood who guides them to the women’s room to escape his leering threat. To be continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dicky
Madge
Harry Underwood
Lil
Oshkosh
New York
Broadway
Forty-second Street
Brooklyn
Staten Island
Tall Brooklyn
Miy
Harry
Underwood
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Women’s Department
THE
DOT Secret Service
Dickey
Truelock B. Hathaway
Clinton Avenue
Sam Ornalis
Mexico City
Exico
Ornalis
New York City
Marion
Doolan
Atftic Street
Ihhington
Conn
Ain Street
New Town
Genevieve Browne
Richard Martin
Hewitt Breet
Miss Anna, Adnais
Albany
Verror
Henry Long
U. S
Kant
Emily Russell
E “Bridgeport
James Darnes
Logan Street
Ifrian
Edythe
James Young
Dgetha Murray
James Barnes
Iss Marlon Barnes
Lou- 2 Barnes
Ew Haven Hospital
Theresa Haas
Vassar College
Pourhepsiea
Clara Haas
Parrott, Avenue
West Avenue
Edgar Ma
Newport
R. C
James Havens
Fairfield Avenue
Loretta Higgins
Connecticut
College Fors Women
New London
Art Club
Wil’ Mncet
Nathaniel Wordin
Courtland Bhi
Wordin
Brooklawn Country
House Committee
D. Munson Tomlinson
Mra
T B. Lashar
I. DeVer Warner
R.S. Hinecks
Jarvis” Williamis
W. Percy Allen
Wesley J. Norton
F. W. Montanaye
J. F. Sterling
Ithe Bridgeport
Harvey & Lewis
Main Street
New Haven
Springfield
Witliam Conway
Park Avenue
Nathalie Groans Syeod
Bt. Raphaels Hoaphal
Maven
Howard Wentgeil
Wan Avenue
Percy Brown
Washington Avenue
New Yorks
R. AM ‘Rgmann
West Yah Street
Lord and Lady Aley
Minxing Jelliott Theatre
Tin Hotels
Restau Tor
Save Coal
the Bazaar Store
Main Streep Stratford Grafonola
Stratford Ave
Finkelstein
Frge Clinic
Elizabeth Fenner
Adele Garrison
Cralyvi
W. K. Mollan
Edward D.waters
Court ST
Frisbie Pie Company
Radford B. Smith
Fairfield Ave
Broad Street
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