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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1918
Page
11
The Woman's Page invites contributions for the Telegram section. Submit items with signature and address, or call Barnum 6100 to arrange appearance.
William Glover on short furlough to his mother at home. Ithaca stationed airie Stayer. Decker camp at Lake Buel after visiting Charles Street. New Red Cross auxiliary Anita Garibaldi formed with Ceneccla chair and Risco secretary. Meetings Saturdays at Beach Street YWCA. Edmund Wolfe new president of First Bridgeport National Bank spent weekend in Washington. Numerous notes on furloughs, transfers, marriages and social visits among Fairfield residents and military families.
The City Home Economics committee reports pledges for canning were late, delaying a definite Bridgeport update on quota progress. With 100,000 quart jars allocated, most women are expected to return pledges by next week. Irene Weed, appointed Home Demonstrator, answers questions as women bring canning to the Sanford Home and utilize low gas charges while under supervision.
Mrs J E L Leach, head of Queen Mary’s staff, urges American women to join a 40 000 strong Waac like force to aid Britain in war. She notes 7000 already in France and hopes America may raise similar units here with Minute Women and other groups ready for war work.
Esther Kenny Davis daughter of Mr and Mrs C D Davis married Lieutenant Andrew R R Smith son of Dr and Mrs Edwards M Smith in a United Congregational church ceremony. The home wedding featured pink organdy dresses for attendants, red rosebud bouquets, and a blue argandic flower girl. After a honeymoon the couple will move to San Antonio Texas.
In honor of her fifth birthday, Miss Edna Altieri hosted about 30 children at her parents’ home at 249 Sixth Street. The patriotic decor featured American flags and national colors on the table settings and party favors, with many attendees aged three to seven. Relatives and friends joined including Anna Gillis, Gertrude Palmer, Mrs. Anna Palmer, and several Mucci and Belton family members.
How to store filled jars on pantry shelves or in a cellar with light excluded by wrapping curtains. Each jar must be labeled. Readers can request a free canning book from the National War Garden Commission by sending a two cent stamp to Washington.
Minute Women groups led by Mrs. J. G. Setubes and Alles Cotten Gros Chaide will classify 62 000 W S S pledges for war stamp purchases at county court headquarters. The effort aims to track pledges, note agency follow ups, and monitor if purchases fall short.
An attractive costume features a fawn color chiffon vloti with a tunic held at the front and draped sides. Foulard hems trim the tunic and blonse details. Medium size requires yardage of fabric for the tunic and trim, including foulard quantities.
Dicky and I face a sudden quarantine as our train reaches a small town. A country lad and a blue‑eyed boy guide us to a nearby house with two vacant rooms for board. We debate staying with the Halpins or a fellow‑boarders option Cosgrove's promising fresh fishing and a creekside stay.
Dr Baltasap Brun Uruguay s foreign minister heads a special mission to the United States on a courtesy visit He will carry a testimonial signed by 7000 Uruguayan students for American peers The trip underscores academic and diplomatic exchanges between the two nations
Limited service men depart Connecticut today for Meigs in Washington. Angus S Mackay, a Bridgeport newspaperman, leaves from New London after years of reporting for the Hartford area. The note mentions his service and hometown departure, reflecting wartime mobilization.
A round galvanized steel Hall Canner boiler holds 12 jars per cycle, fits one stove hole, with six two‑jar holders and protective handles. Complete with six racks, $5. Blanching baskets priced 50 and 89 cents. Also featured Windsor Chairs in Chromewald finish, straight armchairs, armrockers, slipper chairs, and a Colonial mahogany Lowboy with claw and ball feet and carved details.
A sixteen inch case made of a wood box wrapped in woven fibre with a waterproof lining, stout riveted corners, sturdy catches and handle. It is suggested for use beyond storing bathing suits, suitable for various items in the basement setting.
Advertises light washable bedspreads in rose blue and yellow on white with floral and wreath motifs. Sets include bed and bolster spreads in sizes 90 by 160 inches priced at 6.50 and 72 by 90 inches priced at 5.00.
A small basket of Chinese workman ship is gaily ornamented with a scarlet cord and dangling coins and ornaments. It is filled with Canton ginger. When the ginger is eaten the basket will be a pretty and useful thing forever. $1.00 At the Art Section An attractive Breakfast or Lunch set is of heavy white linen with buttonholed edges in old blue. It is good looking and very serviceable. Service for six persons.
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