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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1918
Page
15
Florence Clancy edits the women’s page with general guidance on submissions for the Telegram. Readers are invited to send items signed and with addresses and to call Barnum 6100 for telephoned contributions.
Mr and Mrs Augustus Tooker of 33 Waterman street announce the arrival of a daughter at Bridgeport hospital. The baby has been named June Vail Tooker. Community notices follow of club meetings and social events with hosts, speakers, and plans across Fairfield and nearby towns including plans for bridge clubs, Red Cross auxiliaries, and military updates from local families.
The City Home Economies committee and delegates to a recent food exhibition will gather this afternoon in the Stratfield sun parlor to discuss important matters. Chair Manuel Shaw urges all members to attend. the event includes demonstrations of potato based foods at Howland Dry Goods, 171 Airfield Avenue, with Miss Dorothy Bulkley and Miss Gladys Green leading sessions.
A large audience enjoyed a piano and violin recital by pupils of J Henry Hutzel and Te Ehey Garrison at the Hutzel studio Court Exchange building with Mrs Howard Speer as accompanist. The program featured Militaire Scheider Leftev Ange Lagye Radachowski Toyland Jingles and other pieces by Rome Greenwald and more with varied solos and duets.
A large Connecticut delegation of women attended an interview with Senator George P. McLean. Miss Caroline Ruutz Rees urged support for the federal woman suffrage amendment, citing justice and democracy. Attendees included Miss Mary Bulkley, Mrs Hiram Percy Maxim, Miss Elizabeth Hooker, Miss Adelaide Austin, Miss Edith Hastings, and many others from Hartford New Haven Stamford Norwichtown and surrounding towns. The event focused on pressing McLean to vote in favor of the amendment when it comes before the Senate.
The piece recalls Lia and Gayle in a social crossfire as Alrs Huntington meets Lia for the first time. Jim, rumored to be smitten, weighs marriage prospects while Lia remains aloof. The narrative highlights Lia's chic blue satin afternoon suit with heavy embroidery and silver thread.
Mrs CG FLA Bills leads Bridgeport public publicity for the City Home Economics committee. She and fellow members urge housewives to attend demonstrations and learn economical ways to prepare foods at a Fairfield Avenue store. Wiltz seeks broad attendance to share ideas and inform the public.
The National Surgical Dressings Committee in Bridgeport dissolves and merges with the Red Cross to boost dressings production for American and Allied hospitals. Notable members include Mrs Holmes S Wilmot, C H Vielaney, Mrs W W Barrington, Miss Janet Godfrey, Miss Marton Betta, and others. The move follows shipping difficulties and upholds Red Cross patriotism.
A letter describes friends hosting two sailors for a lively evening with music, dancing, and friendly introductions at a restaurant and home. The event celebrates hospitality and camaraderie for servicemen far from home, with plans for a musical program and social gathering.
The new chairs, davenports and tables from the furniture factories showcase best ideas and workmanship. Dark brown oaken chairs with Spanish leather invite, with broad arms and various back styles. Bookcases, magazine racks, foot rests accompany these pieces in the gallery on the fourth floor.
Two long tables spread with sparkling silver greet visitors as they enter the center aisle. The display features small pieces such as knives forks spoons and glass items set in silver holders. Very pretty articles may be collected for the breakfast or tea table priced at 50 cts the first price on the main floor.
Advertises figured cretorine pillows for the living room couch hammock verandah floor or fireside priced 79 cents each. Available on the third floor.
Heavy weave serge suitable for capes in two weights priced at 2.50 and 3.50 per yard. Extra heavy option offered. Located on the third floor.
The Maytime Veil contrasts April and June veils and portrays a dainty cobwebby fabric. It notes a light strong mesh with a vinelike bottom edge and a slender running thread, calling the effect very ethereal and becoming.
Basement display features egg baskets and a variety of new titles. Items include Ladies from Hell by BR Douglas Pinkerton and The Secret of the Marne by Marcel Berger. Also available are The Tideway by John Ayscough and Five Tales by John Galsworthy, plus Damn by H L Mencken. Prices range from 90 cents to 1.50.
A brief note on Sweet Grass baskets with strong feminine appeal, recalling northern Canada and Maine coasts. Highlights variety in sizes and shapes suitable for many uses, including Large Green Splint Baskets for knitting among them.
Pumps, Oxfords and Boots for women and misses feature new models for dress and street wear. Patent Kid and Gun Calf options priced from $4.50 to $8. Oxfords suitable for dress, golf, or walking range $5.00 to $7.50. Various Patent Leather colors offered at $4.50 to $12.00 on main floor.
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