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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1918

Page

15

Miss Granville Marries Robert Baker in Fairfield

Miss Anna Granville and Mrs. Willian Granville Fairfield wed Robert Baker son of Mrs. Joseph Baker yesterday at St Thomas Church Fairfield Nevada. The ceremony was by William Blake. Reception at the bride’s home followed. The couple left for New York for their honeymoon.

Anna Granville Willian Granville Fairfield Obert Baker Joseph “Haker St. Thomas R. c. “Church Fairfield William ‘Blake Granvilla Oman John' Leahy Granville New York

Less to Give Away Reflects Rising Needs in War Time

Ruth Cameron argues scarcity pressures curb charity as prices rise. A widow with a good income notes luxuries erode, leaving less to give to the Red Cross, the army relief efforts, and starving Armenians. The Armenian consul cites starving streets, underscoring the hardship amid pleas for aid.

Red Cross K. of C CAR Armenia

Engagement Shower for Miss Hirschberg at Stratfield

A linen shower was held last night at the Stratfield for Miss Selma Hirschberg on her engagement to Hillard Lang. Guests offered musical numbers and a round robin tribute. The couple plan to marry June 9 at the Stratfield. the mood mixed joy with anxious humor about future home life.

Stratfield Selma Hirschberg Sigmund ‘Hirschberg Hillard Lang Hirschberg Jbirdie Reich William Krist Essie Cohen

Talent Filled Red Cross Benefit Concert in May

A benefit concert for the Red Cross will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Archibald McNeil, 1000 Fairfield Avenue, on Tuesday May 21. Miss Northrup, the Philharmonic Trio, and Miss Nancy Berg will perform, with Ruth Williams soprano and other soloists. The program includes works by Hoffman, Jocelyn Godard, Beethoven, Kreisler, Debussy, Massenet, and more, featuring Miss Northrop at organ, Miss Wall on violin, and Miss Berg and Miss Williams among the vocalists.

Archibald McNeil Fairfield, Avenue Red Cross Northrop Philharmonic Nancy Berg Ruth Williams Oelub Dorothy Nippi Edna Pat Dorothy Wall Valse Caprice Hoffman Eunice Newman Berceuse Jocelyn Godard Ruth Willams Grillen Schuman Alice White Manney Scomb Bran Oley Esther Berg Aeolian Scotch Macdowell Olive Bixby Rondino Beethoven Kreisler Sicilienne Rigandon Wall Blegie Massenet Ida Merson Miss Northrop Adagle Arlessenne Bizet P Caprice Viennoise Debussy Esther Cox Fe Andantin Tarantelle Johnson Miss Williams Miss Berg Miss Cox

Theatres to Give Day’s Receipts to Red Cross

City theatres will donate one day's receipts to the Red Cross drive as arranged by the Motion Pictures Exhibitors' league. Inspector Broderick urged theatre men to participate. Red Cross achievements in Bridgeport include hospital garments 68,319, dressings 13,410, sweaters 1,159, helmets 3,098, sacks 6,059, wristlets 7,755, mufflers 5,576, comfort bags 4,008, and 615 shipment boxes of material.

City Theatres Fire Department Red Cross Motion Pictures Broderick Bridgeport

Luncheon Club Sale to Aid French Orphans

Thursday Luncheon Club plans a big sale this afternoon at 2:30 at Mrs. Charles B Weeks home on Coleman Street to raise funds for French orphans adopted by the club. Donations of plants shrubs and food are urged along with items from wounded soldiers toys red cross gear and a large Hoover cake.

Bamaar Charles B. Weeks Coleman Street Oselock Mavs William A. Grippin ALT Studies Robert Wheeler Richard 7. Nefthercut Norman Leeds A. W. Hincks Garden Exchange Charles G. Sanford David S. Day Arthur Marsh Sanford Stoddard Henry Kelly Red Cross G. W. Hawley William J. Grippen F. W. Pyle Robert S. Hincks

Midweek Shore Club II program pleases members

More than 400 members enjoyed the first midweek entertainment at Black Rock Shore and Country Club. Tred W. Harrison chaired the program with vocal solos by Mrs. James T. Rourke and Mrs. William Hall, readings by Harrison, selections by the Criterion Quartet, and contributions from cartoonist William Steinke.

Black Rock Shore and Country Club Tred W. Harrison James T. Rourke William 5. Hall Criterion Quartet Harrrison William Steinke Beased

My Style Diary Campaigning for thrift stamps again today

The writer notes returning to bed after dinner while praising a charming helper, Miss Neilson, and describes her blue flannel frock with a semi-fitting coat-dress, collar, cuffs, and wide finishing band. He muses on variations in fabric and style for summer, imagining white flannel and light trimming, plus a matching parasol and area hat. ends with an exclamation about it looking smart.

Neilson

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