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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1918
Page
10
An employer’s view notes the shift in worker conditions over the past decade. Applicants demand high pay and long vacations, while employers balance demands with workable hours. The piece foregrounds evolving workplace dynamics and negotiation between sides.
Miss Anna Buck wed Harry Chester Lord at Black Rock Congregational church with Rev. H. C. Woodruff officiating. Attendants include maid of honor Miss Marjorie Breetz and bridesmaids Miss Marjorie Allen and Miss Luella Coley. Best man Arthur W. Lord and ushers Raymond Buck and Charles Snyder. After a reception at 49 Princeton Street the couple depart for their honeymoon. Mr. Lord works at Lerco mobile company and they will live locally afterward.
The article blends Red Cross sewing rounds in Bridgeport with war era social scenes. It highlights Harriet and Mrs Glover in Fairfield headquarters, layette work by the Thimble club for refugees, and Bridgeport Red Cross support from Peter H. Warner. It reports Masefield at Contemporary Club, attire, and upcoming Valentine Tea events, plus social figures like Mrs Havard Eugenia and Mrs Field.
Mrs H Otto Wittman will discuss juvenile delinquency at the High School Monday afternoon under the College club. The open meeting will cover causes effects and possible handling methods with Mrs Frank Miller presiding.
A Bridgeport committee of prominent Episcopal church members was formed to establish a 500000 fund for chaplains both domestic and abroad. Jonathan Godfrey was appointed chairman of the war committee. Bridgeport aims to contribute at least 6000 as its quota with active fundraising to be completed by Sunday January 27, and a church gathering next Sunday morning will urge full contributions.
A diarist details a full day at Red Ur with help from Dally and Mrs Carrington. The writer admires a gown worn by a shop assistant, describing a grey soft wool ensemble with a square neck, white collar, and side-fastened tunic blouse.
Bold embroidery adds color to new spring dresses. Light dress colors use a darker shade for handwork. Chenille and rope silk speed design, with panel fashion and satin foundations. First model uses blue serge waist and tunic with blue, green and red embroidery. second model features satin belt and 54 inch serge base.
Southport notes two diphtheria cases, a six year old Cassin child in Center Street and a four year old Larson child on Spruce Street. Nos. school attendance reduced. the first grade fumigated by Health Officer Dr. George Thieleke and district nurse Mrs. James H. Brown. The toilet condition at Pequot school under review. Surgical Dressings committee meets at Arbor Road clubhouse. Pathfinder Girls plan blanket for Belgian children. Various local society notes and attendances reported.
Norman Angell, England’s commissioner to speak, will address Bridgeport men Sunday afternoon at 8 in the Y M C A gymnasium. The event is a chance to hear the renowned international citizen and is welcomed by Bridgeport’s local readers.
John Hanson Kennard and Edward Cussin appointed receivers for Connecticut Alloyed Metals Co. in New York and Stratford after an involuntary bankruptcy filing by creditors. Bonds set at 1000 dollars each. Estimated liabilities near 110000 dollars with 50000 dollars in assets. Attorneys said reorganization efforts would pursue higher asset estimates.
Margaret L Burns and Loui Stanrlish file two separate suits against a Connecticut trolley company seeking 2000 damages each. One case stems from auto damage and the other from personal injuries. Burns alleges a Stratford avenue trolley started suddenly while she was alighting at East Main street causing a fall and injuries including permanent ones.
Connecticut Association of Graduate Nurses will hold its state convention at the Stratfield next Wednesday afternoon. The first meeting starts at 2 30 with an invocation by Rev Matthew Judge of St Augustine's church. A public health nurses meeting precedes the regular session and Dr Black the state health commissioner will address the gathering.
In superior court Judge William M. Maltbie allowed the name change to Wrank d. Cisco. Kiezko, a native of Austria, has been a U S citizen since 1896 and has long been known as Kisco, an American rendering of his original name.
Harry Polhemus, 20, of 368 Connecticut Avenue, was arrested yesterday afternoon at his home. Lieutenant Ramsey of the detective bureau booked him at police headquarters on a technical breach of the peace charge and he was held for investigation.
Ian Washington of AHen & Forbes, New York, a member of Harris Forbes Co., has been named chairman of a three member advisor board to the federal reserve board. The panel will pass on applications for approval of securities to be issued.
Dr John T Lalack commissioner of public health told the state council of health at its meeting today that the expense of the public health department for the period ending December 31 amounted to 15649.04 dollars.
Miss Sonnet helps the narrator manage her mother in law while awaiting Dr Pettit who may call again. The nurse hints at a concealed romance and the narrator suspects the doctor’s interest, while Dicky mocks her preparations as Sunday evening wears on.
A Bearsville West Virginia caller recounts a midnight croup episode where a small child recovered after using Foley's Honey and Tar purchased at Hindle's drug store. The note cites father C. C. Craven and urges against unknown cough medicines in favor of the genuine Foley's remedy.
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