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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1918

Page

15

News of Interest to Women For Telegram's Woman's Page

Woman’s Page items welcome at this office with signatures and addresses. Contributors urged to telephone Barnum 6100 to ensure appearance.

Bridgeport notes cover local births and farewells

Personal items from Bridgeport list students and residents headed for colleges and military service, furloughs, and house guests. Mentions Mt Holyoke, Langley Field, naval units, and local clubs with exchanges at Brooklawn and YMCA rooms. Also notes charitable drives and public notices from the Protestant Orphan Asylum.

Letter From Miss Risser Inspires Bridgeport Aid Efforts

Mrs. H H Wilmot reports Miss Elizabeth Tisser now in Rome describes Italy frontline conditions. Surgical dressings are in demand while Red Cross efforts expand from Bridgeport Surgical Dressings to a larger Red Cross program.

Elizabeth Tisser Rome Werace Wilmot Court House Red Cross Miss Tisser Bridgeport Italy Miss Risser Court House Surgical Hed Cross de Rosales Red Cross France Conn

Fourth of July Reflections on Duty and Patriotism

A July Fourth editorial urges Americans to honor the nation without fireworks, noting many citizens fight in France for democracy. It proposes parades by the Chamber of Commerce, wholesome leisure like baseball, and calls for actions worthy of loyal Americans to mark the day.

France Chamber of Commerce Uncle Sam United States of America

A Romantic Stranger on Broadway Amuses an Elderly Admirer

A narrator recounts meeting Mr. Gordon a well dressed older man whose wealth and mystery intrigue her. Dicky explains Gordon's South American ties and elusive identity while depicting him as a solitary, melancholy figure haunting Broadway cafes. The narrator feels a powerful, unsettling fixation as the voyage ends with a cliffhanger.

Mr. Gordon Dicky Catskills Dr. Pettit Jack Bick Broadway Robert Gordon South America

Pleasing Piano Recital At Black Rock Club

A large audience enjoyed Mrs. Arthur M. Randall s piano recital at the Black Rock Shore and Country Club yesterday afternoon. Pupils included Eleanor Gray Evelyn Moore Elinor Taylor MacLaren Richardson Tolorence Galdman Finette Taylor Edward Relyea Ruth Harrison and others. The finale Toreador et Atte Dalange was played by Elmer Taylor and Mrs Randall for friends. Various guests, remarks on travel and visits followed as names and towns appear in attendance and contemporaneous notes about attendees and hosts.

Arthur M. Randall Black Rock Shore and Country Club Eleanor Gray Evelyn Moore Elinor Taylor MacLaren Richardson Tolorence Galdman Finette Taylor Edward Relyea Ruth Harrison Marjorie Paayson Eva Thibauth Cladys Relyea Virginia Harrison Frances Cate Elwood Stanley Eva Terson Marguerite Munsie Harry Thornbury Isabel Robertson Thilde Gund Edith Braidwood Wilda Whitlock Catherine Lund Thora Norton Louise Halst Helen Terger Piaurice Johnson Elizabeth Graidwood Miriam Oviatt Florence Greening Maude Lane Florence Becie Marion Peck Stella Phihault Winer M. Taylor Toreador Atte Dalange Elmer Taylor Mrs. Randall

Letters of Natalie Dear Evelyn on Canning and Fashion

The writer discusses preserving garden produce with a Hall’s Cold Pack Canner, plans to can peaches and cherries, and notes prices. The letter shifts to eye care, glasses, and a surgeon in the NM building, then reviews Navy serge frocks, Vogue Dress Shop jerseys, and a YWCA Cafeteria dining garden scene.

Evelyn Ihhem Anita Hall American Hardware Middle Street Pairfield Avenue

Social Afternoon at Newfield M. E. Church

A social afternoon at Newfield M. E. Church entertained cradle roll parents of children under four. About fifty parents attended with songs performed by Jane Shutrd Tarrict and Dorothy Smith, a prayer read by Wm Loawis, and recitations by Moser. 47 names now on the cradle roll.

Newfield M. E. Church Newfield Sont William Bilackhiany Robert JD. Baird Jane Shutrd Tarrict Dorothy Smith Trey M. Loawis Grace iMiami Helen Holdsworth

Read Co Store Offers Summer Apparel and Flags

Read Co continues regular hours through summer selling a wide range of clothing and flags. The display on the second floor includes Satin Surf fabrics, Loisette and Brilliantine suits in black and navy, wool tunics, California suits, bathing suits, worsted and cotton suits for men, boys, and misses with prices from 1.50 to 7.50. Main floor features boys and misses suits and one and two piece outfits.

Children's Pumps and Oxfords Foot-Form Shoes Sale

A complete stock of Foot-Form shoes for children with varied styles and colors. Sizes range from 2 to 11 with prices from $1.25 to $4.00, including dark brown horsehide patent kid tan ruskin and white canvas pairs.

Russia

Parasols For The Children On Main Floor

Dainty little parasols for children with prints gingham and satin textures priced at 50 75 cents and one dollar on the main floor of the store.

Ride in Comfort Motor Hats for vacation use

A satisfactory collection of silk motor hats is ready for vacation wear. The soft cap shapes cover the hair and some models include visors to shade the eyes. Most are water resistant after a rain and dust treatment, with all color styles represented and some veils attached. Available in the Millinery Section on the Second floor.

A Good Summer Candy A Good Summer Candy

A noted catalog lists Jordan almonds gum drops Turkish paste cream peppermint and winter greens Lozenges winter green and peppermint strong flavor neck candy salted nuts as assorted confections for summer snacking.

Jordan

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