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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1918

Page

12

News of Interest to Women for Telegram Page

Telegram readers are invited to send women focused items for the Woman's Page. Submissions should include signature and address for appearance. Items may be telephoned to Barnum 6100.

Barnum

Personal Jottings of Bridgeport Busy With News

Local notes report arrivals births and marriages at Bridgeport hospital. Congratulate Mr and Mrs J M Burns on their daughter Florurns wed to Frederick L Forest of Meriden. Soldiers and students from Bridgeport bid farewell for Camp Dix New Haven and Plattsburg training camps.

Alfred Hallock Mitchell Park Ave Patchogue Montney J. M. Burns Wé Avenue Florurns Frederick L. Forest Edward Konkel Sheridan Street Bridgeport Hospital Gladys

Miss Jennings Weds Walter Burr at St Thomas Fairfield

Miss Mildred Mildred Jennings daughter of Chester and Mrs Jennings of Trailfield avenue became the bride of Walter Nichols Burr son of William and Mrs Burr of Greenfield Hill in a high mass at St Thomas Fairfield Father Blake officiated. Bride wore white crepe de chine with old lace veil. Bridesmaid Evelyn Burr and matron of honor Marion Miller attended. Flower girl Dorothy Danlin, beat man Joseph Burr. After a wedding breakfast the couple traveled to Atlantic City and will reside with the bride’s parents until Burr’s cottage is ready. Burr is an electrical engineer with American Tube and Stamping. Mrs Burr was with Max Amns company.

St. Thomas Church Fairfield Mildred Mehala Jennings Chester GB. Jennings Trailfield Avenue Walter Nichols Burr Wiliam N. Burr Greenfield Hill Trev Father Blake Evelyn Burr Marion Miller Easthampton Conn Dorothy Danlin Burr Max Amns Company Mr. Burr American Tube 2Nd Stamping Company

Pretty Summer Wedding At Horkheimer Home

A simple ceremony yesterday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Horkheimer united their daughter Mrs. Katherine Smeed and Albert Erbele son of Mrs. Mary Erbele of North Washington avenue. Rev H G Wiemer presided with few intimate friends present.

William Horkheimer Carleton Avenue Katherine Smeed Albert Erbele Mary Erbele Washington Avenue H. G. Wiemer Lulu Erhete George Erbete New York D. M. Read Company

Silver Shower Honoring Mrs Hempstead at Park Avenue

Mrs. Herbert H. Hempstead was guest of Miss May Kelly at a silver shower on Tuesday night. The event featured music and dancing, national color decorations, and many useful gifts for the honoree, formerly Miss Mildred C Neal. Guests included Marie Wilson and several other local ladies.

Herbert H. Hempstead May .Kelly Park Avenue Hempstead Mildred C. Neal Marie Wilson Uth Greenwood A. Rourke Claire Rourke Eleanor Dilmartin Danbury Helen Cooney Atherine Lennon Anna Mulligan Margaret Merrin Catherine Conley Helen Cox New Haven Loretta Neal

Local youths head to Winsdale for two week vacation

Miss Alice McKenna of 622 Norian Street and Miss Maria Mellus of 20 Jtoselale Street will leave Saturday for Winsdale Massachusetts to take a two weeks summer vacation and attend a military training course.

Alice McKenna Norian Street Maria Mellus Jtoselale Street Winsdale Mass Ney

Home Service Aids War Families in Bridgeport

The Bridgeport Red Cross Home Service section, led by chairman George Warren and vice chair Mrs. Paul Ricker, assists soldiers families with allotment issues and injuries. Headquarters are at the Court House, offering help to over 200 supervised families and war brides in need.

Bridgeport Red Cross Sam Court House Home Service Section George Warren Paul Ricker

Letters of Natal ie Dear Evelyn reveal wartime hopes and small town updates

In a late evening letter, a woman recalls Bert and Edith stopping by after a drive and shares talk of the German drive and pride in a husband serving overseas. The entry notes a lawn fete on the 24th at Black Rock Shore Club with dinner reservations, Red Cross work, and eye care news. Weather quirks and fashion choices follow, including a jersey dress, and Helen boasts wartime thrift by unraveling and reknitting an old white sweater dyed purple by Lewandos.

Bert Black Rock Shore and Country Club Edith Helen Red Cross Lewandos Court Exchange Ble Central Boston

Read White Duck Gray Suede Neck Pockets 265

Read item lists a white duck coat in gray suede with neck pockets priced at 265 units. The line item suggests fabric type and design details. Local catalog brief notes a price and product features without broader context.

Men's Sweaters with Patch Pockets Waist Sizes 26 to 36

Oval style sweaters feature convenient patch pockets and waist bands sized from 26 through 36. Priced at $2.00 to $3.00 each.

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