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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1918
Page
15
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Miss Esther Pickett hosted a social at Lordship Manor for Bridgeport High School members of the B. H. S. club who are leaving to enter the U S service. Harold Riker Joseph Keating and Robert Molley were honored with a farewell supper and music by a student orchestra.
Lauralton Hall Alumnae invite members to a May 30 gathering at the Academy of Our Lady of Mercy in Milford. The day includes a 10 oclock business meeting a 1 oclock lunch and a 3 30 concert for war relief by Miss Adeline Smith of Meriden.
Mrs A E MacDonald of 668 Clinton Avenue hosted a meeting last night turning the Minute Women into an officially organized unit. Leandre Strandt was named lieutenant, F M Hammond second lieutenant, Robert Cradington and Van Patten Steiger corporals, A M Holmes secretary, with many members listed including T P Taylor, W McFarlane, H L Crabtree, Cary Beck, and Ella Slauson among others.
Miss Lillian Fehurr of 1119 Stratford avenue hosted a farewell party for Miss J Dochross last night featuring music dancing and supper. Guests included Miss Lillian Snow Miss Rebecca Dubin Miss Sarah Lendrek Miss Lena Konopky Miss Ethel Goldman Irving Goldstein John Miller Louis Sherman Benjamin Rosenbluh Philip Bernstein Momms Cohen Paul Milkowsky and Isador Chaitlin.
Boston May 22 Rear Admiral Spencer B Wood issued an order to the Yeowomen clerks at the first naval district headquarters warning them to stop sitting on rests loud talking reading newspapers and idle conversation or face official censorship.
The special Red Cross trolley will run on Barnum avenue and State street lines today following successful service on Beardsley park and Brooklawn line yesterday. A large number of tickets were sold last night at Fairfield avenue and Main street by several high school girls.
A fashion note describes a summer frock in oyster white tussah silk with an overdress in a coat effect. The long coat features purple grape designs with blue leaves and blue outlined bands, a wide purple belt, and a coordinated one piece slip beneath. The author contemplates ordering it despite thinking it extravagant.
The letter notes recent injuries from a raid, hopes for a quick recovery and a return to France after three months at home. It mentions Marion awaiting his arrival, housecleaning plans, Red Cross activities, shopping at the W M Terry company, storage of furniture, and thoughts on local services including an auxiliary eye clinic and a new food shop opening next week.
Ruth Cameron muses on a new ailment autosis a rare illness caused by a compulsive need to ride in autos and the mistaken kindness of friends who shuttle the afflicted. She recalls autos once felt as adventures and wonders what future travels and technologies will render commonplace.
A lively summer hats display features sailors with pineapple brims Milan crowns silk and satin soft crown hats with crepe pongee scarves and buckles. Sand taupe tones dominate with wide and narrow brims and decorative flowers. One group priced at 7.00 to 10.00 highlights accessible fashion.
White cotton table cloths with linen finish, very good looking. Available sizes 68 by 86 inches and 68 by 68 inches, price three dollars. Located on the second floor.
The article highlights gowns and bridesmaid dresses in white silk fabrics including Crepes and Meteors. It notes silks captivate with colors and textures, offering options for brides and graduates. Fabrics come in 36 to 40 inch widths with prices from $1.50 to $3.50 per yard on the third floor.
Sneakers, Summer approaches with a full assortment of women's, children's and boys' sneakers. High or low cuts brown or all white finely made priced by size ranging from 1.25 to 2.25. New Prom. sneak reinforced soles added heels medium narrow toe 1.25 each.
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