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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1918

Page

14

Social notes include engagement and club events in Stamford

Mrs. Harry Curtiss hosted a bridge party for Helen Lewis and Homer Godfrey’s upcoming marriage. Other items note book club sewing for French orphans, nurses and staff changes, hospital plans, and gatherings of Bridgeport residents at clubs and churches, with multiple social visits to New York and Boston.

Harry Curtiss Tranistan Avenues Helen Lewis Homer Co. Godfrey Edward Foster Percy Alien William Rockwell Frank Slosson Louis R. Howards Ernest Sanford Richard Staples Guy Ferguson William A. Lewis Prenthas Harry Parrott Prent Turnburt Misa Bessie Kingarey Eat Next API

Date Set for New England Suffrage Conference in Hartford

May 29 chosen for the New England conference of the National Woman's party to be held in Hartford with a morning session luncheon at the Hartford club and an open afternoon meeting. Miss Alice Paul will attend and a large turnout is expected to hear her campaign plan. The aim is to press senators to pass the federal suffrage amendment and broaden support across Republican and other states.

New England National's Woman's Party Hartford Hartford Club Alice Paul National Woman's Party Massachusetts Connecticut New York State Wadsworth M. Toscan Bennett Utica Syracuse Ithaca New York National Committee

Play Tomorrow for Bene t of Red Cross Westport Hall

A benefit program organized by Miss Clarke’s pupils is set for tomorrow night at National hall Westport. The lineup includes Aunt Jane Beatrice Marsh Somewhere in Belgium Ethel D Beach The Coward Theresa Hog german Tipperary Days Mary L Downey The Enchanted Grace Mary F Cassidy At the Main Story of a Song Tissie Chirk hor ence Davidson Family Mesembrances Frank M Clark Who's Afraid Gertiede Jonge solo When the Bays Come Tiome Younge Mrs Oakley's Telephone a comedy of two stars Mrs Oakley Constance her fiend Miss Goodwin Mary the cook Miss Downey Tenina the maid Miss Scena Mrs Oakleys Hone California interval of tween Acts Landth Song Mammy Moon Crump dire Girls gorab hours Ne

Clarke National Hall Westport Red Cross Jane Beatrice Marsh Armet Gravelotte Asenath Goodwin Belgium Ethel D. Beach the Coward Theresa Hoggerman Tipperary Days Mary L. Downey Mary FB Cassid Tisie Chirk Horence Davidson MM. Clark Gert-tde Jonge Younge Mary Miss bDowney Tenina Taah Scena Oakleys Hone California Mammy Moon

Annual Meeting of Musical Club at Stratfield

The Wednesday Afternoon Musical club held its annual meeting at the Stratfield. Mrs. DeVer H. Warner was re-elected president and Mrs. William Comley Jr. became recording secretary replacing Mrs. Samuel C. Shaw, who resigned as Home Economics Committee chair. Other officers re-elected included Mrs. J H Ives as vice president, Miss Idith Proudmen as corresponding secretary, and Mrs. Charles S. Coles as treasurer. The club continued its concert series, presenting artists from the Metropolitan Opera and five member concerts, closing April 24 with Mme Marie Sandelius in a song recital.

Stratfield DeVer H. Warner William Comley, Jr Samuel C. Shaw Shaw JH. C. Ives Idith Proudmen Charles $. Coles Syorld Bridgeport Mme Marie Sandelius Metropolitan Opera Company

Oatmeal recipes featured by home economics volunteers

The Home Economics committee hosts oat based demonstrations at Fairfield Avenue offering recipes such as Oatmeal Betty Brown Pudding Scotch Soup Salted Oatmeal Cakes. Demonstrations show practical uses for oats in breakfast lunch and dinner dishes for five to twelve servings.

Home Economics Committee Afi Fairfield Avenue

Sidelights on the musicality of words and meaning

Ruth Seo reflects on how sounds shape perception in language and poetry. She cites examples from church sermons and famous lines to show why certain words feel musical. The piece explores how letters and rhythms influence emotional impact in literature.

W Wordsworth Elory

Lillian confronts Grace Draper over near-drowning plan

Lillian exposes Grace Draper's alleged attempt to drown the narrator during a surf outing and proposes a coercive bargain. She plans polite blackmail to force Grace to accept an offered theatrical engagement and sever ties with Dicky. Mrs. Durkee aids as tension rises and Grace faces a stark ultimatum.

Lillian Underwood Grace Draner Lillian Dicky Harry Draper Grace Draper

Musings From the Black Rock Club outing

Natalie writes from Black Rock Shore and Country Club about a windy tennis day, tea with Mother Bob, socializing with a tennis expert, and plans for the club musicale on Wednesday the 14th. She notes local business mentions, a Dish and Spoon food show next week, and praises Lewandos cleaning and storage services in Bridgeport as a seasonal tip.

Black Rock Shore and Country Club Rl Naramore Charles Creig Donald Root Frank Clark Herbert Dunlap Harry Lord Frank Deegan Delbert Blackman Ear Javelyn Helen Black Rock ‘Shore and Country Club Bob Ap Colden Hill Street Bao Ordiniers Bridienport Mother Bab Sie Lewindos Court Exchange Lewandos

New Shipment Brings Choice Effects in Natural and Taupe

A fresh shipment arrives featuring Choice Effects in natural and taupe shades. Priced at $5.00, $7.50, $9.50, and up to $18.00, the selection offers varied options for shoppers.

Fancy Voiles Recall Grandmother's Sunday Frock Design

A store display of Fancy Voiles features indeterminate mauves tans and blues in mixed nineteenth century motifs. The fabrics are practical, hiding soil and pressing well, with gowns staying fresh. Voiles range 26 and 40 inches wide priced from 29 to 100 cents a yard. Plain color Voiles at 40 inches cost 99 and 39 cents. Also summer wash goods on the third floor accompany the department.

Laced Boots for Women and Children

Alcient models in many leathers and combinations use the best materials. Shoes are shaped on "Poot-form" lasts for adaptable fit. Available in Tan Russia, Soft Kid, Calfskin, White Buckskin, White Canvas from baby sizes to size 8.

Russia

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