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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1918
Page
10
Ellen Lane Spencer argues against pinning career hopes on one employer or organization. She notes progress depends on many factors, not romance, and urges professionals to recognize that salaries reflect profits and that broader value will persist beyond any single patron or boss.
Announcement reports the marriage of Miss Louise Adelaide DuFour daughter of Mr and Mrs C Edwin Dufour of Stratford to Allen Cushman son of Mr and Mrs Alton C Cushman of Deacon street Stratford. The ceremony occurred Tuesday March 12 at St Luke's Episcopal Church with Rev William H Jepson officiating. Immediate family attended Cushman leaves for Fort Wright and then France. Mrs Cushman known as longtime organist at St Luke's Stratford.
More than 200 members and friends attended a charity whist by Bridgeport’s Jewish Women’s Council in the Stratfield sun parlor. Over 50 tables hosted both young and older players for a pleasant evening. Proceeds fund philanthropic work and relief for war sufferers. Mrs George Walder led a 20 member committee.
The Fairfield Red Cross motor service committee asks citizens to lend motor cars for war relief work. Cars will transport Bed Cross supplies to and from Fairfield auxiliaries and will carry supervisors to visit school gardens in May through August. Those with cars should offer them to Red Cross headquarters or the committee.
Mrs. Andrew McQueeney and committee prepare the Seton Club Hoover food sale at St. Augustine's School Pequon nock donations due by noon Saturday March 23. Coffee and sandwiches will be served to Red Cross tag workers of St. Augustine's auxiliary with proceeds aiding wounded men in service.
A rush of applicants for the checkers examination scheduled for March 30 may force William Paul secretary of the local civil service board to order additional application blanks from Washington. The test aims to fill vacancies at the Remington Arms plant. Applicants can obtain blanks at the post office registry window or from Wallace A. Smith deputy collector of customs.
The Racy Silliman chapter members will attend today’s Windsor conference. Elected delegates include Mrs. J. J. Tase regent, Mrs. Charles Armstrong, Mrs. John Woodhull, Mrs. H. A. Strong, Abs Orville Meecher, Mrs. Mary T. Jones, Mrs. H. J. McKenzie, Mrs. J. A. Rusling Sr, Mrs. Frederick Colitle, Mrs. Frank Patterson, and Miss Elizabeth Long.
The City Normal School lower and upper grade pupils present a patriotic program in the assembly hall this afternoon at 3:30. Students perform dances and songs representing America and its allies with a cast of many named pupils and a varied sequence of national selections.
Foulards with light grounds show bold floral designs in high demand for afternoon costumes. The model features a Fowlard tunic on a satin foundation with satin trim on belt collar and revers. Tiny satin buttons trim the vest. A medium size needs 5 yards 36 inch figured satin 3 yards plain satin 2 yards 36 inch lining for top of foundation skirt. PRODUCE MAN INJURED. William Phelps of Central House Water Street suffered a deep laceration to the right hand while working for Tridgeport Produce yesterday afternoon treated at Emergency Hospital then sent home. Justice represented by Veronica Brennan Genevieve Whelan and Ruth Malone.
A letter describes a recent Whitman studio visit on State Street and Park Avenue with a hand colored print from the same negative. It praises the background technique, remarks on new McCarthy blouses, and mentions prices and styles. The writer also notes candy gifts for Harold, Red Cross layette plans at Black Rock Shore Club, and a spring display at Reed's store with vivid window displays.
Mrs Hoch warns that Celie and her friends suspect an affair between Mrs Draper and Dicky, fueling jealousy and rumors. The narrator notes Dicky’s secrecy about his studio work, Draper’s frequent visits, and increased distance, while neighbor gossip spreads about plans to elope and affect their marriage.
Poale Zion society, a young Zionist group with 50 members aged 14 to 73, will hold its inaugural package party Sunday night March 24 at 8 in the Sturdevant building 225 Main Street. An entertainment program will accompany the event. charter members include Lois Chertock Morris Krimsky Harry Karpilow and others with Leo Chertock and Max Ikin as committee chairs.
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