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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1918

Page

10

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.

Personal Jottings from a Busy Bridgeport Week

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.

Woman's Relief Corps Pleasant Valley Walter G Moore Charles Dixon Cora Booth Henry Hopkins Annie Sterling Charles Trans George C. Barton WW. M. Bayliss Victor U. Slonoval Reserve Shelton Street Alorris Court Ythur’ Wedge Warren Street Wedge Donald Root Laurel Avenue Kent William Carlson Pelham Bay Ars John Carlson Fairfield Dennis Sullivan Novoton John Downey State Street Mothers Caves Laurel Beach Leverty Drug Leverty Lrug Shane Isridgepood North Main Street Tread Street South Yark Avenue Leverty District

Travels 6 000 Miles to Free Accused Husband

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.

Nathan S. Kaphian Tokio San Francisco Honda California

Supper and Dance for Soldiers and Sailors at Colonial Hall

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.

Colonial Hall Wairfield Avenue H. Willard Block Wierbarend Kenneth W. McNeil Edward Whittenden George G. Peet Melephetri Wheeler D. Fairchild Wheeler John Wheeler Walter Wheeler David Day George Wawley Birkh Adams Nuithercut D. Davenport Harvey Hubbell Hamilton Williard Yam S. May Tomlinson Ley Curtis Leon Lawson Clinton Seeley Chary Smith Percy Allen Herbert Barurah Eleanor Bariram A. W. Macdonall Jonathan Godfrey

Entertainers from Peli's At Black Rock Lawn Fetes

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.

Matt Saunders Pe- Vi Jtock Alrong Teeith Hain Jorn Birtram Helen White William &, Clammer Ars. Tt. RK Patehen Vincent W. Clabby Harry Hockingen Justin “Wilson Harald Green Dr. G Ord Anal A. Kt. Cole

Lawn Fete Planned Tomorrow at Catholic Grounds

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.

Catholic Jureau Donights Colummbus Margueritte Moylan Daniel Quilty

Ad dispute over alleged plagiarism and ad language rules

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.

Co Gier Fede Tal Rede Comimission Wits Pha Publiaking Company Chio Vier Vomariseaion Conrydiaint Naflon Miter « Lee

Bridgeport Seeks to Examine 100 000 Babies in War Effort

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.

Bridgeport Walter Tr. Brown AL Wilkes Sam PKC

Painting Valuation Sparks Farmhouse Mystery

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.

Vicky Art, Inc Dicky Mr. Cosgrove Madee Nered Rove Farm Catskill Mountains Mrs. Cosgrove

Lawn fete at Black Rock Shore and Country Club

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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