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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1918
Page
12
Florence Clancy edits women news for the Telegram. Readers are invited to contribute items for the Woman's Page and to sign with name and address. Submissions may be telephoned to Barnum 6100 to ensure publication.
The column notes weekly social visits and greetings among residents of Wash Terrace. Miss Gertrude Close returns home after visiting, Minnie Cawley comes back to Danbury, and several locals host or attend gatherings with neighbors and relatives. Marriages, engagements, and upcoming meetings are mentioned along with local church and club events and guests.
Sidelights by Ruth Cameron mixes commentary on wealth and sanity with fragmented society items. The column spans letters, social notices, school and club events, visits, travel plans, and community milestones across New York and nearby towns.
In smart shops delightful negligées appear in plain designs to fit wartime norms. One empire style negliée in soft blue crepe features hay insertions and fringe trimming, reflecting frugal fashion with minimal drapery. The item uses 36 inch material and fringe length noted, illustrating wartime fabric constraints.
The letters describe a khaki two section tent that folds like an umbrella and fits in a car. It is waterproof, 4 feet folded, and sold by American Hardware at Fairfield Avenue and Mindle Street with tents ranging from seven to eleven dollars. The writer notes a热门 weekend with family outings, a dance, roller skating, and public activities amid hot weather and local shop displays.
Mrs. John C. Downs of Danbury will speak on “yrurlough Homes” at 4 PM at Anne Hathaway cottage Beardsley Park. The meeting includes annual reports and officer elections. Autos run 3:20–4, box lunches at 6, bird calls by Ardas Saunders, Nature Study class events, and evening program changes due to heat.
Grace Draper survives a near death as Dr Pettit and two trained nurses aid her recovery in the country home. Lillian Underwood orchestrates Grace’s relocation while tensions ease with the mother in law who initially resists guests. The chapter follows domestic strain, shifting loyalties, and fragile family dynamics during a tense visit.
Miss Mary Louise McQuillan daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas H McQuillan of 1773 Barnum Avenue Stratford married Ensign Charles Hibbard of the U S N R F in St Jamies rectory yesterday morning. The bride wore a dark green traveling suit with a lilies of the valley corsage. Bridesmaid Tulia McQuillan sister of the bride wore navy blue and pink roses. Best man Thomas Hartman of New York. The couple left for a wedding trip through Boston and vicinity.
Mrs. Sperry forms two Red Cross auxiliaries as women across the city join the effort. Grace M E church hosts an enthusiastic meeting forming the Crace auxiliary with L J Roberts Jr as chairman and Marguerite Phalin as secretary treasurer. Bryant Electric company hosts the Bryant auxiliary with Anna Rantz as chairman, Annie McDonald treasurer, and Lettie Cassidy secretary.
Reading week feature items include black enamel carriage cloth carriers sized 9 by 15 inches. Designed with a cat motif, these bags are roomy and priced at $3.50. Ideal for Sunday or several days away. Examine them in the shop.
There will be many days and evenings when a scarf of fluffy marabout will be appreciated. Capes and stoles are becoming and soft gray taupe and black shades are fashionable. Prices range from five to eighteen dollars.
A wartime fabric note promotes black taffeta thirty six inches wide offered at a sale price of 33 cents per yard, with a regular tag of 1.75. The display mentions third floor access and urges examination of quality for serviceable use.
Both models are offered with multiple styles and high workmanship. Pumps range from $5.50 to $8.00 and include ray suede dressy options and street wear dull or patent kid. Oxfords come in white canvas ny kid and tan shades from $6.00 to $8.00.
Engraved gold bordered card with national emblem and colors, official version ready for mailing. 15 cents. Includes text echoing democracy, consent of the governed, and patriotism, urging love and defense of the Constitution and laws.
Stationery section offers lined envelopes and novelty writing paper in av brown lavender and blue hues with an attractive rose motif. Prices shown at 50 cents each.
A concise atlas offering present global conditions with special war maps and illustrations of air planes ships submarines destroyers and tanks. Includes geographic information, a brief synopsis of U.S. wars the Panama Canal and census data for major cities.
Men and boys can choose white and ecru undergarments including Union Suits at 1.15 to 2.00, Shirts and Drawers at 60 cents, Athletic Union Suits 1.00, Balbriggan Sets 79 cents, plus Indestructo Poplin Ties at 50 cents. New assortment just arrived on the main floor.
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