News of Interest to Women Welcomed for Telegram Page
The paper invites women readers to contribute items for the Telegram's Woman's Page. Submissions should include sender name and address, and may be telephoned to Barnum 6100 for appearance.
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1918
Page
10
The paper invites women readers to contribute items for the Telegram's Woman's Page. Submissions should include sender name and address, and may be telephoned to Barnum 6100 for appearance.
The column lists numerous local residents and visitors in Bridgeport, noting camping trips at Pleasant Valley, weekend returns from Pelham Bay, and social hosting at homes on State Street, Shelton Street, and other addresses. It highlights military connections, furloughs, arrivals, and celebrations including a birth in Bridgeport hospital, with several residents en route to or from service and training.
Abs Nathan S Kaphian traveled from Tokio to San Francisco to secure bond for her husband accused by federal authorities. They refused to permit him to bind. After arranging a bond of 100,000 pounds he was released with court order to live in California for the remainder of the war.
Soldiers and sailors with no place to go tonight are invited to a supper and dance at Colonial Hall on Fairfield Avenue. Mrs H Willard Block leads a large committee including Mrs Kenneth McNeil and Mrs Edward Whittenden to organize the event with numerous assistants and sponsors.
Entertainers from Peli's At Black Rock Lawn Fetes were invited by Manager Matt Saunders of Pe- Vi's Theatre to perform at a moonlight lawn fete on the cement tennis court tomorrow night. A variety of entertainments were promised including a fortune teller, with many members and friends expected to attend.
The Catholic bureau sponsors a Lawn Fete tomorrow at Columbus grounds under Marguert Moylan as chair. Pupils of Daniel Quilty’s close attendance will entertain and a large turnout is expected. Children are invited to attend in the afternoon with stagings and evening entertainment planned.
A formal complaint concerns alleged plagiarism and misuse of advertising language by a Chicago based firm. The federal commission has deemed the advertising content as potentially misleading and a violation of competition rules. The case centers on the geographic company and its advertising materials.
Bridgeport aims to record every city baby under a child welfare drive to reach 100000 inspections in the second year of the war. Nurses and Minute Women, led by Walter Tr Brown and Dr TL Wilkes, staff six stations weighing and recording infants. About 600 records logged. a final month remains to meet July quota. Mothers urged to bring healthy or sick babies for examination to support patriotic work.
In a Catskills farmhouse, Dicky asserts that Hubert Savarin paintings are worth about $350,000, triggering tension among guests. Mrs Allis shows a false cheer while Mrs Cosgrove clings to her husband as suspense tightens. The scene hints at schemes to steal the artworks and a brewing confrontation.
A detailed letter describes a midweek lawn fete at Black Rock Shore and Country Club with Frank Ballard and J Buckington leading entertainment. Guests anticipate dancing on cement courts, moonlit evenings, a shore dine and special attractions, plus numerous reservations for dinner. The writer also notes store remodeling and sharp price cuts on men’s and women’s footwear, and mentions local shops and upcoming events.
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