Y M C A Reviews Busy Year With Meeting and Banquet
The Y M C A federation of clubs holds its annual meeting and banquet at the United Congregational church on Gilbert street. Officers for the year are to be installed, with Miss Tilly Toofe as president and Miss Nellie Wellington as secretary, as the federation outlines its guiding community service and club activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federation of Ambs
United Coneverational Church
Gilbert Street
Idyllah Ellsworth
Caroline Bradley
Ramona Club
Mary Kiechkemneti
Elna Granthers
2Ithel’ Slattery
Mabel Hallett
Gertrude Sprague
Gertrude Palmer
Edith Tryler
Mabel Wildman
James G. Ludlum
Golden Till Club
Celesta Richards
Federation of Clubs
Industrial Extension Department
Young Women's Christian Association
Extension Department
Bridgeport Vy, W. CO. A
Grace Upham
Bridgeport Federation
Philomathian
Ramona
Lambda ‘Tau
Warner
Etonia
Sept Lois
Camaraderie
Agengda
Tata Sigma
Warner Club
Federation
Augpices
Font Point
Mitford
Alain White
Litchfield
Bantam Lake
Bridgeport v, Wa. Co. A
Federation Club
U Council of Representatives
Brnepuet
Tilly Toofe
Daisy Woldman
Albert Laver
van Tassel
Xmod
Chirenee Paynn
Davidl Wason
Margiuret Ipliant
Pehorah “Clover
Mere HU. Mooker
Mitchilson
Carat Stortine
Allen AY
Business Talks to Women by Ellen Lane Spencer
An essay arguing the end justifies the means in career progress. It cites Jesuit ethics, values education through honest work, and notes a college graduate rising from elevator boy to executive by steady effort, treating each step as a means to a higher end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Lane Spencer
Births and civic notices fill Bridgeport page
Birth announcements spotlight Elwood Lake Ford at Milford grandparents Simon Lake. Jane Elda White born to Vincent and Mrs White at St Raphael's New Haven. Local residents join Red Cross efforts at Art League, knitting groups, and hospital updates. Military transfers and enrollments touch Bridgeport area families as officers training and naval service take effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Ford
Simon Lake
Milford
Elwood Lake Ford
E. .& Ford
Simonslake
C. J. Lake
Ford
Miriam Lake
Eugene Adams
Cusatonic Terrace
Stratford
Trustees
Bridgeport
Sterling
Vincent
White
West Haven
St.Raphael's Hospital
New Haven
Nanoother
Jane Elda White
U. S. Naval Reserves
MacKenzie
Bridgeport High School
William Peckhardt
Fort’ Slocum
Camp Upton, Lynn
My Style Diary at Lucille's hints at a mysterious French singer
Yesterday afternoon a group gathered at Lucille's to meet a petite French woman in town raising funds for French orphans. She declined sad songs but sang a few charming tunes instead. She wore a pale grey tailored suit with a trench blouse and moire ribbon detailing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille’s
Lreille
Farewell Party for Porter Before Canada Army Departure
A jolly farewell was held at the Bend hotel for Porter of 37 Standard Avenue. Porter will leave Bridgeport on Monday to join the Canadian army for overseas service and expects to meet his brothers in France. He was employed by MCC Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolmn Us
Porter
Bend Hotel
Bridgeport
Canada
Canadan Army
Nine British Enlist Here for Overseas
Nine locals were accepted for service in Canadian and British armies at New Haven's main recruiting station. Canadian army picks included Dixon, Berry, Blasary, Wheeler, Flemming, Koker, Duncan Flemming, and Richens. British picks included Hodge, Clay, Webb, and Stevenson. Recruits report Monday afternoon or morning at Fairfield av and local offices, with a planned royal sendoff Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Thomas Dixon
Park Avenue
Oscar T. Berry
East Main Street
Blas
Iby
Dover Street
Joseph Wheeler
Stratford Avenue
G. Ls. Flemming
Harry Koker
Statford Avenue
Duncan Flemming
Albert Richens
Brooks Street
Thomas Hodge
High Street
Harold C. Clay
Garden Street
John W. Webb
Benham Avenue
Samuel Stevenson
Main Street
Fairfield Avenue
Canada
Grand Exalted Ruler to Visit Meriden Elks
Meriden notes Grand Exalted Ruler Tred Harper of Lynchburg Vir., will visit Meriden lodge on February 19 with his staff. It is billed as the only official call in Connecticut this year and signals a formal Elks gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meriden Elks
Meriden
Tred Harper
Lynchburg
Meriden Lodge of Elks
Connecticut
German Women Not Required to Register in US War Rules
New wartime rules released by United States authorities state that German women in the United States are not subject to enemy alien registration. Registration applies to males 14 and older who are nationals of a country at war with the United States, including natives of Alsace Lorraine residing in the U.S. after 1871 unless naturalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Chesterfield C. Middlebrook
Alsace-Lorraine
Income Blanks Not Yet Arrived for $3,000+ Returns
Bridgeport tax agents in the Post Office building report a flood of inquiries about filing returns as income blanks for incomes over $3,000 have not yet arrived. Office hours have not extended to evenings, and volunteers are sought to assist during the rising rush as a state fair is planned with Elks lodges to be invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Post Office
The Letters of Natalie and Daily Life Notes at Vogue and Market
Natalie writes of tea with Stella and Marion at Black Rock Shore and Country Club, a turkey dinner for $1.50, and plans to visit again if not going to New York. She describes Stella shopping at Vogue Dress Shop, fresh produce at Lt. Whiting's, maple sugar from Vermont, Fairchild’s jewelry with a solitaire ring, and a War ration note about ice cream prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella
Marion
Black Rock Shore and Country Club
New York
Georgette
Vogue
Lt. I. Whiling
S. I
Vermont
Whiting's
G. W. Fairchild and Sons
Fairchild
Pierre
Jean
Warhinden Crem Company
Buk T
Tove
Stratford Man Held Up at Gun Point in Stratford
Stratford January 17 Special William Taylor of Gaynor Manufacturing was robbed at 746 PM by a man who pointed a revolver and stole a watch chain and 6 dollars while in front of the new Honeyspot road school. Police search ongoing. Also a Highland avenue house burglary yielded 20 dollars. Court actions include fines for school attendance and a damages suit against Stratford Steam Laundry. A lecture on Walking for Health and Pleasure was canceled due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratford
William Taylor
Gaynor Manufacturing Company
Taylor
Lucy Varrichio
Jackson Avenue
William Peek
Stratford Avenue
Mary Belizar
Blarry Saunders
William Brent
Ivan ‘Il
Morehouse
Jady
Mr. Cruikshank
Nine-Year-Old Girl Killed by Electric Car on State Street
A nine year old girl named Links Packet was instantly killed yesterday afternoon at State street near Fairfield avenue when struck by an electric trolley car. Motorman Russell Wood and Conductor Louis Masse were arrested and held at Police headquarters as coroner John J. Phelan investigates the cause of death. Witnesses say the child and two playmates ran into the path of the passing car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Links Packet
State Street
Fairfield Avenue
Russell
Wood
Parallel Street
Louis Masse
Hollister Avenue
Stratford
John J. Phelan
Linke Facket
Lighting Co Bill to City On Public Improvement Costs
The Lighting Company submits a $3000 bill to the city for wiring work during Water Street widening. The bill awaits finance committee approval. costs have historically been borne by the company. Miss Katherine W Treat serves as extension secretary with four years of experience in Albany NS, bringing new ideas and enthusiasm to the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Terminating Company
Water Street
Katherine W. Treat
Ward
W. Co. A
Albany
Philomathign
Cynthia Moore
Ramona
Ethel Sterling
Carol Sterling
TU. M. C
Sept Lois
Marion Richards
Lambda Tay
Tsther Swain
Hlonia
Eleanor Travens
Tota Sigma
Hazel C
Elayman Agenda
Golden Till
Carton Wright
Clvis Pir
Ats
General Good Fellowship
Revelations of a Wife in a Turbulent Household
A wife observes her husband Dicky shirk duties as his mother presses for a nurse and a doctor arrives. Tensions rise as the trained nurse clashes with the physician and the family confronts caregiving, duty, and respectability during a medical crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dicky
Diexy
Patlit
Nother
Dr. Pettit
Mr. Graham
Richard
Margaret
Madge
Miss Sonnet
Dr. Pattit
La-May Face Powder Advertises Pure Formula
An advertisement proclaims La-May Face Powder contains no white lead and no rice powder, offering five thousand dollars to any chemist who proves otherwise. The brand Gamay or Poudre L’Ame is praised for staying on, improving pores and pimples, with large and half sizes priced at fifty and twenty five cents respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Marmola Prescription Promises Easy Weight Loss for Women
An advertisement touts Marmola as a secret to slim living for fashionable women. It claims the Marmola Prescription Tablet can reduce weight by a pound a day without exercise or harm, selling in pocket form for 75 cents from Marmola Co. Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodward Av
Detroit
Mich
R G Pills Promise Gentle Liver Aid
An advertisement touts R. & G. Pills as a natural liver aid with podophyllum, claiming they stimulate bile, help digestion, and do not gripe. It markets both 10c and 25c boxes and suggests consulting a doctor for approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rugeist
Nature
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Janet Mabie
Alhoun Latham
Latham
Henry
Sanin
Boston Fable Library
John G. Gerbich
Lafayette Street
Gerbich
Red Cross Ark
T. R. Ferguson
Red Cross
George M. Morsell
Bmorsell
Camp Devens
Mor- Seell
Psoith Infantry
Florence Baird
Howard Avenue
Dorothy ‘Brown
Gertrude Chaine
Mildred Curtis
Henry McLaughlin
Trattfield Avenue
McLaughlin
Bridgeport Hospital
Lily Haigh
927
Camp Merritt
New Jersey
Samuel Wilson
Brooklyn
Garry Paddock
Newfield Avenue
Wilson
Ethel Paddock
Oscar
Moore
John Fahey
City
Charles Turner
Fort Terry
Yaphank
Long Island
Turner
Bridgeport Metal Goods Company
C. S. Bjorkland
Dewey Street
Helen Bjorkland
Washington, D. C
Gail Mansfield
Fortress Monroe
Virginia
Officers’ Training School
Harry Turton
155
Beachwood Avenue
My Style
Elks Lodges
Natalie
Adele Garrison
Brownies
Kodaks
Harvey-Lewis Co
Main ST
Lyman
Giizabeth Fenner
BANK
Bridgeport Steam Dyeing and Cleaning Co
H. Dworken & Son
Fairfield Ave
Variety Store
Broad Street
Prtz
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