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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1918
Page
14
Personal Jottings Snapshot Vacations and Travel Plans
Miss Florence Foley of Lordship prepares for a week with Connecticut relatives while Harold Gorham returns from Philadelphia. Amelia White departing for two weeks with friends in New York, and London-bound Shelby Strothers moving from Kingston Arms to Moscow with the American salate. Dorothy Carroll visits New York with Mrs. Ralph Hughes as escort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Foley
Lordship
Connecticut
Amelia White
The
Liberty Ordnance Company
New York
Ae Hee
Shelby Strothers
Kington Arms Company
London
Thers
Moscow
Russia
Dorothy Carroll
Union Te
New
Moonlight Fete at Black Rock Shore Hailed A Success
The Moonlight Fete at Black Rock Shore and Country Club drew a large crowd despite heat. Aerial spotlights lit the cement tennis court as elegant dances by Eleanor Usinger Mildred Jubb and Mrs Maude Keller delighted attendees. Manager Matt Saunders presented a Poli act and a soloist while a fortune teller and patriotic decorations complemented a grand dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Rock Shore
Eleanor Usinger
Mildred Jubb
Maude Keller
May Hall
Judith
Manor Club
B. I. Champion
Frank E. Ballard
A. B. Pinkham
Christine Williams
Arthur R. Cole
H. A. Lew Justin Wilson
Prancis View
George McCarthy
T. Buckingham
HH. F. Wadham
F. TG. Ballard
J. A. H. Robinson
Robert Goddard
Gurdon Williams
Prominent State Women Work on Army Gas Masks
Hartford July 24 Prominent state women Mrs George B Chandler of Rocky Hill and Mrs E W W Hayward of Hartford are working daily in a Hartford factory on gas masks for the Allies. Both are college graduates and mothers. Mrs Hayward has a son in service abroad. A new Red Cross auxiliary has formed at the telephone office with Miss Eve Edwin as chairman and Miss Louise Daniels as secretary treasurer. Members are enthusiastic and meetings are held every Monday night. the group expects growth after vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
George B. Chandler
Rocky Hill
E. W. W. Hayward
RED Cross Auxiliary
Red Cross
Eve Edwin
Louise Daniels
Mountain Trip Stirred My Style Diary Entry
The diarist plans a brief mountain visit after telegraphing Sibyl for a quick meetup. She describes packing a new hat with a soft red rose trim and velvet details, paired with versatile frocks for the journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sibyl
Duck Las
Washington
Mortage
Dobar
Christen Destroyer For Her Hero Husband
Mrs Evelyn Thomas will christen a new destroyer with her husband Lieutenant Clarence Thomas’s wife. He was among the first American officers killed in the war when the oil tanker Vieuum was sunk off the Irish coast early in 191%.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Thomas
Clarence Thomas
Catholic Bureau Lawn Fete Nets Big Charity Proceeds
One of the citys largest lawn fetes was hosted by the Catholic Charitable Bureau last night on the Knights of Columbus grounds on Congress Street. Rev Matthew J Judge and Miss Alaret Boylan led the event aided by parish women. Attendees from the parishes, with post office duties by Miss Bernadette Phelan, enjoyed novelties and entertainment including dances by Daniel Quilty pupils, songs by Miss Genevieve Brown, violin by Miss Margaret Casey, and performances by Mrs Bertha Holt Donnelly. Proceeds benefit charity as the crowd applauded the late night dancing and social success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shureau
Knights of Columbus
Congress Street
Matthew J. Judge
Alaret Boylan
Ithrowgdout
Hhe
Bernadette Phelan
Miss Phelan
Daniel Quilty
Harriet Elizabeth
Genevieve Brown
Brown
Arist
Margaret Casey
Catherine Lomhiwud
Bertha Holt Donnelly
Catherine Tussell
Miss Hallowell to Wed Edward Jordan at St Augustine s
Miss Hallowell daughter of Mrs Mary Hallowell will marry Edward Jordan this morning at St Augustine s church. After the ceremony a wedding breakfast and reception will be held at the bride s mother s home on Paquonnodk street. Many friends are invited to both events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Augustine's Church
Gieorgianna
Hallowell
Mary Hallowell
Edward Jordan
Paquonnodk Street
Woman Appointed Probate Attorney in Vinita
A woman named Morente Istheridge of Mil ani has been appointed probate attorney with headquarters in Vinita by State Commissioner Solis. She has 20 years of experience in probate matters and will serve to protect property and oversee filings for the Federal district court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milani
Vinita
Cote Solis
Asse Ors
Wruigdocs
Idle Women Called Out For Not Serving In War Effort
A local feature advocates for all women to support the war effort urging idle wives to answer Uncle Sam’s call. It contrasts women in factory and Red Cross work with those who shop and lounge on neighbors’ porches. The piece argues national duty overrides personal comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Bob
Sam
Milady
Uncle Sam
Miss Irene Whitehead Weds Thomas A Smith at St Patrick’s
A quiet wedding at St Patrick’s church united Miss Irene Whitehead daughter of Mr and Mrs John A Whitehead of 160 Jackson Avenue with Thomas A Smith of 480 Pequonnock Street. The bride wore white georgette crepe and a matching hat, carried a bouquet of Killarney roses. bridesmaid Miss Josephine Thompson wore light grey and pint roses. best man was Harry Donovan. A 2% reception followed at the bride’s home with about 20 relatives and friends. The couple departed for a two week honeymoon, destination kept secret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick's Church
Irene Whitehead
John A. Whitehead
Jackson Avenue
Thomas A. Smith
Pequonnock Street
Killarney
Josephine Thompson
Harry Donovan
Letters Document Lawn Fete At Black Rock Club
A reader describes a lawn fete at Black Rock Share and Country Club with elegant grounds and interior scenes, guests dining on the lower floor, and pastel attire on the golf links. The note also mentions sales at local shops, a college stenography student, and daily errands around town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn
Black Rock
Eferenay
New Cretonnes Show Highlights Colorful Domestic Fabrics
Read Co Amerinca presents a fresh display of cretonnes with design air coloring rivaling French works. A wide choice of Weave Weltons Chintzes and Mercerized Repps suits furniture coverings for living rooms and bedrooms. Large floral and conventional patterns suit hangings. Whibit is on the third floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amerinca
Cretonnes
France
Lingerie Garments for Summer
Dotted Swiss and figured lawns in simple designs with lace at the neck plain hems and tie ribbons. They pass through the laundry many times and are practical for summer. Prices begin at 1.95 dollars.
Bathing Caps and Stockings On Sale At Main Floor
A catalog note describes gaily colored bathing caps from skull caps to wide brimmed sun caps in red blue green white and striped styles. Also advertised are nation stock stockings and light weight lace up caps. A rust and stain remover tube is promoted. Barbara Picks a Husband by Hermann Hagedorn priced at $1.50.
Bird Guides Pocket Editions with Color Illustrations
A brief item notes pocket edition bird guides with color illustrations for familiar feathered folk on this side of the Rocky Mountains, featuring a jewelry section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountains
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