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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1918

Page

14

Personal Jottings Review of Local Social News

Miss Edith Lundin and Miss Dorothy Sniften hosted weekend visitors from Hartford while Elenor Shirley hosted Eileen Percy of New York. The item notes several returns from leave, engagements, a Bridgeport hospital birth, and a May 11 Red Cross benefit at Mrs. Charles F. Williams home netting 115 dollars.

Edith Lundin Lee Ave Ae Dorothy Sniften Colorado Avenue Hartford Elenor Shirley Barnumenue Eileen Percy iNew York Dudley Alden Murray Lewis Charles Carlson New Haven iMrs M. T. Router and Family Dorothy’. Perkins Smith ‘French Eaton N. J Theodore Harmon Charles F. Williams Lewis Freet Red Cross

News for Telegram's Woman's Page guidance note

Florence Clancy's column invites women readers to submit items for the Telegram Woman's Page. Contributions should include sender name and address for appearance and can be telephoned to Barnum 6100.

Bridgeport notes on meetings and concerts

Bridgeport residents attend choir and school events as local gatherings plan fundraisers for the Red Cross in memory of former principals Miss Miner and Miss Marble. Numerous people travel, recover from operations, and return from military service or studies, with concerts and meetings announced across the city.

The Red Cross Mary Miner Frances Marble Deborah N. Glover Louise B. Warren Lucile Godfrey Margaret K. Radhel Emily Sanford Mildred Foster

Grand Concert for Red Cross at M'Neil Home

Mr and Mrs Archibald McNeil host a Red Cross benefit concert at their Fairfield avenue home tonight. Organized by Miss Edna Northrop, the program features soprano Miss Esther Berg, the Philharmonic Trio, and a large student roster. Tickets limited to 125 with some remaining at Steinert's Main Street store.

Archibald McNeil Fairfield Avenue Red Cross Edna Northrop Esther’ Berg Philharmonic Steinert’s Main Street Athalie Mendelssohn Dorothy May Wall Dorothy Northrop Caprice Hoffman Eunice Newman Berceusa Jocelyn Godard Ruth Williams Enda Northrop the Brook Bosideffre Grillen Whima Schumann Alica White Manney Lad Branscome Esther Bere Pagaliacci Leoncavallo A. Andantino Kreisler Tarantello Johnson Ruth “Williams Macdowell Oliva Biaby Santa Pathestique Beethoven B. Minuette

My Style Diary Day at the Beach

The narrator recalls a sunny day trip starting at nine, lunch beside a white sandy beach, and a playful dip in cold water with Dolly in a new calico dress. The afternoon leaves them tired after laughter and a humid mood, noting the playful fashion details along the way.

Dolly

Home furnishings and chairs on display

A show room features a desirable line of chairs and rockers for the living room in Virginia Fireside mahogany and Queen Anne cane back designs. Velvet, damask, and tapestry coverings highlight large wing chairs and high backs alongside practical items like alarm clocks, clothes hampers, foldable ladder stools, parlor brooms, cereal sets, and nickel gas irons. Prices range from 0.97 to 2,389 dollars.

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Furnishings Offer Wide Range of Livingroom Suites

An advertising page highlights Red Cross calls and a broad sale of living room furniture. Featured are Turkish upholstered suites in tapestry priced around 205 dollars, a blue gray velour model at 270 dollars, Queen Anne back caned suites at 255 dollars, and Hepplewhite designs at 195 dollars. Leather upholstery lines, pillows, and porch wicker items are also showcased.

Bedroom Furniture Read House Showroom Deals

Read House presents Bedroom Sets in Mahogany Walnut and Ivory finishes with patterns in Adam William and Mary Sheraton styles. Prices range from 126.00 to 586.00 for seven piece and four piece configurations with mirrors and triplicate dressing tables. Also offered are dinnerware pieces and glassware at reduced prices including platters bowls dishes and assorted porcelain sets at special rates.

Read Adam William and Mary Windsor Sheraton

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