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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1918
Page
13
The Telegram invites women readers to send news items for the Woman's Page. Submissions should include sender name and address and may be telephoned to Barnum 6100 to ensure appearance and proper credit.
Personal notices report Miss Ruth Cone’s engagement to be announced by her mother at a club meeting. Various residents host gatherings, weddings planned, and relatives visiting from Camp Devens and New York. The social calendar includes dances, church events, and preparations for a Connecticut Froebel graduation.
During the hottest days workers must stay in condition to do their bit. Fresh fish is urged as a healthy, economical summer staple to conserve meat for the boys abroad. Fish digests easily, is less heating, versatile for salads, and leftovers stretch food resources. Eat more fish to guard health and aid the war effort.
Miss Dorothy Sterling 18 daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Sterling of Stamford married Frank B Lalley 25 son of Mr and Mrs Frank B Lalley at Fifth Avenue Cathedral New York. The couple dated since August. Lalley recently trained with the Naval Reserves at Newport and Pelham Bay. He will report for duty next morning and the bride will return to Stamford.
Friday school activities in Stratfield. social greetings at Fairfield Avenue. guests from New York and New Haven. Percy Granger concert at The Oaks postponed for Red Cross fundraiser. Manor Club entertainments include Mr. and Mrs. Crocker hosting New Rochelle visitors. Judge Nicholson and Dr. Scott family among diners at Black Rock club. Red Cross tag day yielded $818.05. Wedding shower for Miss Nose Bierbaum hosted by Miss Bresky and Miss Kate Cohen. Parent Teachers Association meeting at Summerfield School addressed by Mrs. Overdale tomorrow at 3:45 PM.
Margaret confronts her domineering mother in law over insults to Lillian Underwood. The confrontation shifts power to the wife as she asserts her right to choose guests and defend friends while managing the conflict without escalating toward a harsh crisis. The scene ends with a temporary truce and a plan to move the elder woman to her room after a meal.
A wedding of wide interest took place Saturday in Waterbury. Miss Helen C. Mahoney daughter of Mr and Mrs I B Mahoney became the bride of William R Phillips a well known contractor. They will tour the Berkshires and White mountains before returning to the city to make their home.
Ruth Cameron writes of a boy Robert bursting with circus plans for a Saturday, while his mother notes his neglected teeth revealing a clash between childlike ambition and parental concern. The piece argues mothers should nurture ambition and enthusiasm as a path to growth rather than dampen it.
A vintage fashion note describes soft blue charmeuse trimmed with braid on the front panel pockets collar and bell. Suitable for cotton voile linen or gingham in medium size needing six yards of 36 inch material. A small boy dialogue fragment about eggs ends this clipping with a dried up egg joke.
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