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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1918

Page

15

News of Interest to Women Page Guidelines

Women readers are invited to contribute items for the Telegram Woman's Page. Submissions should include signature and address for appearance and may be telephoned to Barnum 6100 for inclusion.

Personal Jottings from Waterbury Trip and Local News

Miss Elizabeth Cowardine and Miss Ann Miller returned home after a week at the Hotel Ett on Waterbury in Miller's new car. Mrs FE Smith Hubbell and family attended the funeral of Charles H Mallory in Port Chester NY. Engagement announced for Miss Fitelsoon and Morris H Meyers. Comfort club to send monthly relief to the 102d Ambulance corps and their offshoots. Various local social visits, travels, and homecomings noted, with illness updates and weekend plans.

Elizabeth Cowardine Union Avenue Ann Miller Hollister Avenue Etton Waterbury Miss Miller FE. Smith Hubbell Washington Avenue Charles H. Mallory Mallory Steamship Company Port Chester N. Y Mallory E. Smith Hubbell I. Fitelson Orchard Street Miss Fitelsoon Morris H. Meyers Arctic Street Comfort Club First Presbyterian Church 102D Anbulance Corps 102D

Professor S F Farnum Dies at Home in Brooklyn

New York July 12 Stephen Farnum Peckham college professor chemist and author died today at his Brooklyn home at age 82 Born in Providence he graduated from Brown University and held chemistry chairs at Washington College University of Maine and University of Minnesota He helped locate the first producing oil wells in California and was a Civil War veteran.

New York Stephen Farnum Peckham Brooklyn Providence A. 1 Peckham Brown University Washington College University of Maine University of Minnesota California

Canning Pledges Distributed By Mrs Shaw in Bridgeport

Mrs Samuel C Shaw chairwoman of the City Home Economics committee distributed pledge cards for the Connecticut Canning corps. Quota for Bridgeport is 100000 quarts this year. Miss Trene Weed introduces canning demonstrations at Sanford home July 18 and Olivet church July 19. appointments and supplies available at the center.

Samuel C. Shaw City Home Economics Committee Connecticut Canning Corps Red Cross The Food Administration Bridgeport Sanford Trene Weed Noble 916 Miss Weed Olivet Church

Simplicity to Mark War Time Wedding Today

A simple war time wedding will take place at 4 pm today at the bride’s home in Brooklawn avenue. Miss Esther Davis will marry Lieutenant Andrew R. Smith in a ceremony attended by close relatives and a few intimate friends. Mrs John Hawley will be matron of honor and bridesmaids include Miss Nada Handley and Mrs Edward W Carpenter.

Ateloek Esther Davis Charles Davis Brooklawn Avenue Andrew R. Smith Edward Smith John Hawley Nada Handley New York Edward W., Carpenter J. C. Hawley E. W. Carpenter Dorothy Baxter Af Mansfield Ohio Nada, Handley Esther Hungerford New Milford Catherine Curtis New Haven Ebenezer Griffing Frederick Stanton

Miss Monahan Weds Mr Magner in Quiet Ceremony

On Monday at 9 in Glessed Sacrament church Sarah Monahan of 904 Seaview will wed John J Magner of 49 T Baldwin Street. Rev Terrence J Smith will officiate. Bridesmaid is Mrs Garry Monahan. best man Eugene V Magner. After a brief honeymoon in New York and Atlantic City they will reside at 904 Seaview Avenue. Both are well known in the city. Mr Magner works for City Ice and Coal Company.

Glessed Sacrament Church Sarah Monahan Seaview Avenue John J. Magner T Baldwin Street Terrence J. Smith Garry Monahan Eugene V. Magner New York Atlantic City Magner City Ice and Coal Company

Mothers Picnics at Beardsley Park for Recreation

Mothers are urged to bring children to weekly picnics at Beardsley park run by the Recreation board. The piece says to let children romp in dirt and avoid fussiness, notes older kids mischievous but urges mothers to attend and watch daily papers for picnic dates with Miss Hazel Coley Hayman in charge.

Recreation Board Beardsley Park Eardsley Park Hazel Coley Hayman

Agnes Peters Enters War Training at Castle School

Miss Agnes Peters, descendant of Martha Washington, attends the Castle summer school in Tarrytown New York run by Miss C I Aiason. The program trains women for patriotic government service with expert instructors and is said to offer a training level unmatched in women’s education.

International Film Service Agnes Peters Martha Washington Miss Peters the Castle Tarrytown N. Y C. I. Aiason Woalmien Mies Peters

Moonlit charity supper at Thimble club planned

The Thimble club votes to host its first full moon supper on July 20 from 8 to 8:30 pm at the Greenfield Fill valley old white farmhouse. Guests including Barbara Waldo and Mrs. Weeks assist with arrangements while Prince Ruspell acts as master of ceremonies. Proceeds support local charities.

Carolyn Morgan Thimble Club Caleniie Diana Greenfield Fill Prince Ruspell Barbara Waldo Chorolate Fund Henrietta Bishop New York Neal

Suits That Are Right for All Times

Ladies preview upcoming fall wardrobe with six new all wool Kersey Velour Coats available for September delivery. Models include black Burgundy green taupe navy blue and brown. Inspections invited and prices may rise next fall.

Wool Serge Coats Limited Stock Sale Notice

Limited number of wool serge coats in black and navy blue offered at greatly reduced prices. Rights, sizes, and store details available at participating shops. Purchasers encouraged to act quickly to secure these discounted coats before supplies end.

Tailored Suits Deep Discounts on Summer Stock

The notice announces remaining early summer stock with marked-down prices. $25 suits now $17.50, $35 suits $25, and $45 to $50 suits $35. Items are on the second floor.

Junior Department Voice Dresses for Girls Ages 8 to 16

White and colored dresses with gathered and ruffled details copied from adult styles. White skirts with plaited linene models feature sports pockets, tailored for ages 8 10 12 14 and 16 years.

Vacation wear and underwear items with priced trims

A list of women's summer garments and undergarments available on the second floor. Khaki middies and bloomers priced at 2.75, nainsook with lace and embroidery at 2.00 and 2.50, bodice tops, camisoles in crepe de chine and wash satin at 1.00, lace trimmed in pink or white.

White Footwear for Women in Summer Styles

White footwear for women features canvas pumps, boots, oxfords and buckskin options priced from 5 to 8 dollars. Buckskin and pat ent colt finishes offered in numerous sizes for misses and children, plus bathing shoes in white black red green and striped designs in all sizes.

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