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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1918
Page
10
Mildred found work for everybody at the hospital and was kept busy all day ending exhausted after her shift. The piece notes wool conservation reviving silks and popular taffetas, with a dark blue model featuring heading trim on pockets front and collar. Crepe Georgette sleeves have taffeta cuffs. Medium size needs 6 yards 36 inch silk.
The piece argues courage beats fear in achieving goals. It notes that high marks in training do not guarantee success, and confidence to meet obstacles determines outcomes. It warns fear as a dangerous poison, noting many dangers come from doubting oneself.
The Minute Women of Bridgeport lead a Salvation Army tag day aiming to raise 6500 dollars in a week, with members volunteering for next Saturday. Local social news follows, including hostess Mike Mae Henick’s Jolly Nine Whist club, engagements, meetings of Catholic and Jewish groups, lectures by Dr. Edgar W Burrill on Russia, and upcoming city governance talks.
Chauncey J. Hawkins, noted writer of animal stories, gave a formal lecture yesterday in the Stratfield ballroom under Bridgeport Art League auspices. He shared self-shot pictures from forests, including moose and bears, and recounted challenges to capture them, inspiring audience to appreciate nature and animal habits.
In Trumbull March notes, residents visit Bridgeport, Norwalk, and Danbury. Mentions include Mes. Charles Sturrey and Roberta of Bridgeport hosting family, William Head of Bridgeport visiting Daniels Farms, and others in Danbury and Norwalk. Mary C. Burnett was laid to rest in Newark after a period in Tone ITH.
Bridgeport hospital reports Mrs Fitterly critically ill after an acute asthma attack. She was taken to the hospital Sunday night following a conference of physicians.
In a weekend gathering hosted by Mrs Travers, Miss Burns was the guest of honor. Mrs Travers praised her war work in Paris and said she would return in two months, a detail noted as the event unfolded and conversation turned to Burns’s anticipated visit.
Norway protests to Great Britain over the seizure by a British auxiliary cruiser in Norwegian waters of the German steamer Dusseldorf en route from Yomboesto to Settin. A dispatch from Trondheim dated February 28 states the ship and crew are to be released.
The writer reflects on social plans with friends at the Black Rock Shore and Country Club, anticipates learning to knit for a patriotic cause, and mentions outings to the Lyric theatre. She notes Bert’s rides, plans to see Brewster's Millions, and shopping at T. Whiting's with new camera supplies and jars of jam.
Bridgeport draft boards announce 252 draftees to join the Signal Corps in Texas. Recruits will go to Kelly Field San Antonio for training. coast artillery and air division roles also open. Examinations planned across boards One, Six and Three at the new high school with hundreds of registrants. A medical advisory session notes 1380 cases addressed. two weeks backlog warned for final decisions.
Harvard psychologist Dr. Jorge Van Ness Dearborn told a national clothing industry gathering that well fitting clothes boost efficiency and confidence. He said first impressions affect hiring and that even poorer men benefit from attire that conveys prosperity and personal cleanliness.
In Adele Garrison's serialized tale, the narrator contends with Grace Draper’s gossip while Dicky negotiates a house rental. Tensions rise as Dicky tries to keep his marriage secret amid neighborly scrutiny, while the narrator crafts a careful front to avoid public scandal. The broker, Mr. Birdsall, pushes a favorable lease, details of rent, heat, and furnishings emerge, and the couple plans a move by month’s end as the story advances.
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