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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1918

Page

10

Minstrel show planned by Holy Wame society

On Tuesday April the Holy Wame society of St Patrick's Church will stage a minstrel show to benefit the St Vincent de Paul society. The item also notes local residents enlisting, family movements, and social events as communities brace for war time.

Holy Wame Society of S1. Patrick's Church St. Vincent de Paul Society Mary Silliman The Daughters of the American Revolution Stratfield Third Liberty Loan Bers. E. N. Sperry Park Place

Baltimore woman radio operator pioneers in public service

Miss Elizabeth Lansdale Duval of Baltimore Maryland is described as America's only woman radio operator in public service. She completed wireless telegraphy training with top grades and earned a first grade commercial license before serving on the Soward ship of the Merchants and Miners Line as junior operator. She aims for Navy opportunities and government service when ships open to women wireless operators.

Elizabeth Lansdale Duval Baltimore America Duval Soward Moerchants’ and Miners’ Line Baltimare United States Navy

Revelations of a Wife Chapter Coxvis

On a Hudson river drive a man senses trouble as Lilian Underwood masks concern with witty banter and food. Their luncheon at Tarleton Inn reveals Lilian’s sharp wit, distrust of lies, and hints of a hidden issue with the narrator’s companion Dicky, setting up a continued tale.

Coxvis Lilian Madge Hudson Lillian Underwood Ming Mrs. Underwood Tarleton Lillian

Side Talks A Quality Worth Having Impersonality Theme

A columnist extols impersonality as a mark of breeding. He contrasts public feuding with a bereaved family maintaining self control after a mother’s death, noting the thoughtful restraint and consideration that define the “man who thinks.” The piece emphasizes self command and awareness of others.

Women organize book drive for soldiers outreach

At a Public library meeting the collection committee led by Mrs. H. W. Bleck planned a book drive by Minute Women to aid soldiers. Teams will solicit books and deliver to the law library or court house, aiming to collect 6,000 volumes to help Bridgeport lead the state. Schools report two good beginnings and rivalry is expected among teams.

Public Library H. W. Bleck Law Library Court House Bridgeport Barnum

Cape Fashion Sparks Magnetic Persona in Style Diary

A vivid description highlights a cape crafted from deep striped wool velour with violet charmeuse trim and double fringe. The piece features a unique gathered rune collar, tassels, and versatility to drape over the front or tie at the back, exuding dramatic style and unapproachable charm.

Musical Club To Meet At First M E Church Today

The Wednesday Afternoon Musical club gathers this afternoon in the First M D church with Mrs. John Wingman and Miss Gertrude Field guiding a program of violins piano organ and vocal solos. Students and members perform pieces by Mendelssohn Elgar and Franey among others with Miss Helen Smith and Miss Gertrude Field featured. Multiple ensemble players and soloists from the club will participate in the afternoon recital.

Thimble Club John Field J3rooklawn Park M.D John Wingman Gertrude Field Ieader Eauby Leopold Auer Mischa Elman Une Wheititz Miss Field Thias Massevet Ethel Willie Birnbaum Edith Proudman Afce Lyon Rodgers Trish Tullaby Tullaio Baron Valse Caprice Jackson Jennie Logan Cesar Franey Lewis Hall Elmer Sherwood Joyce Judith Sandberg Fiather Edna Northrop Mendelssohn Helen Smith Theénsemble Club Gertrude Vield Kreator Ensemble Club Assisting Tomorrow Leonard Wall el Gwendolin West Margaret Casey Tilizabeth Speiser Frances Moorstein Gertrude Lanz Jennie Wi John Whingman Sybil Gorman J. C. Hubert Elizabeth Moorstein Alice Whitney Eugene Shaw Burpea Elsie Smith Thomas Wallcelli Roy Tuttle Cory van Yorx

New Kind of Easter Egg Popular This Year

Hartford March 26 a new kind of egg for Easter nests is on the market for parents to buy this year Iris is a Thrift Stamp The Connecticut War Savings committee urges parents to have children save pennies and buy thrift stamps as a war aid The committee notes the saving example will influence mature minds and thrift stamps may be sent as Easter greetings replacing traditional cards mixing patriotism with religious sentiment

Hartford Connecticut War Savings Committee

Marriage of Vivian Eley to John Joynier Declared

Rev and Mrs Hley of 12 Gregory Street announce the marriage of their daughter Vivian Zenobra Eley to John F Joynier son of Mr and Mrs Samuel Joynier of Windsor N J Miss Hley is a senior in the high school class of 1915.

Mary Hicks Gate School New York William T. Hincks Park Place John Hincks Ale College Kittie Devlin Man Street Devin Myltie Hley Gregory Street Annames Vivian Zenobra Eley John F. Joynier Samuel Joynier Windsor Miss Hley

Swindler Henry Hite Sought After Hartford Jewelry Scam

Henry Hite, who claimed to be a U S Army lieutenant, was arrested today in Providence. He was in Hartford last week and swindled a local jeweler out of a $100 ring with a worthless check drawn on a Buffalo bank. He also left an unpaid Hartford hotel bill around $50.

Hartpormn Hartford Henry Hite United States Army Providence Bufalo Hite

Nevin on leave and snapshots of home life

Natalie writes of Nevin visiting on leave with a bright frame about his new tan and appetite. The entry details a playful mood as he offers to be the photographer, plans to develop photos, and recalls past summers and a love for family memories, while noting local shops, spring fashion, and curious thoughts on advertisements and a dish and spoon revival.

Nevin Atr Helen Anita Harold Bridgeport Government

Getting Too Fat Try This Reduct Ad Promotes Weight Loss Pills

An advertisement claims Marmoia Prescription Tablets can safely reduce two to four pounds a week by dieting or other methods. It directs readers to write to a Main Co on Woodward Ave Detroit Michigan for more details.

Woodward Ave Detroit Mich

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