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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1918

Page

15

News of Interest to Women Page Notes

Telegram readers are invited to send contributions for the Woman's Page with signature and address. Items may be telephoned to Barnum 6100 for publication consideration.

Ensoyable Dance for B. H. S. Club Farewell Party

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.

Esther Pickett Lordship Manor Meniiers B. H. S. Club Bose Bridgeport High School Uncle Sam Harold Riker Joseph eKating Robert Molley Catherine Hudson Elsie Haverial Pauline— Smith Ethel Clifton Alice Levee Marion Fredericks Elizabeth Edwards Marguerite Hantey May Kiel Robert Mal Jory Joseph Keating Stanley Pertson Clifford Foster Frank Hubert Donald Wright James Fitzgibbons James Hoffman Edward Barrows Newark N. J

Lauralton Alumnae Plan May 30 Meeting In Milford

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.

Alumnae Association Lauralton Hall Academy of Our Lady of Mearey Milford P. H. McClean Academy Ares P. H. Mc Clean Sara Fehan Elizabeth Barry Meriden Mildred Neal Bridgeport Mary Celestine Agnes Kelley Wuthering Martin Brooklyn Oscar Rich Earl Christie John Hartnett Ruth Greenwood Elynor Quinn New Rothelle Bibiana Stark Stamford Academy Auditorium Adeline Smith

Minute Women Organized Under Mrs A E MacDonald

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.

A. E. McDonald Clinton Avenue Leandre Strandt F. M. Hammond Robert Cradington van Patten Steiger A. M. Holmes A. M. Holmes, Secreary MacDonald T. P. Taylor W. McFarlane H. L. Crabtree Robert Crudgington Cary Beck Charles Whitten S. Slausson Ella Slauson Gladys Barnes Murray Mliss Helen Hanibal Lara Abell Z. W. Davis Carl Grassier Robert R. Ferrett Belsit A. P. Boningoso Lee

Farewell Party Honoring Miss J Dochross

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.

Lillian Fehurr Stratford Avenue J. Dochross Lillian Snow Rebecca Dubin Sarah Lendrek Lena Konopky Ethel Goldman Irving Goldstein John Miller Louis Sherman Benjamin Rosenbluh Philip Bernstein Momms Cohen Paul Milkowsky Isador Chaitlin

Yeowomen Face Discipline in Navy District

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.

Boston Yeowomen Jat First Naval District Spencer 8. Wood

Red Cross trolley car operates on city lines

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.

Red Cross Barnum Avenue State Street Beardsley Park Brooklawn Fairfield Avenue Main Street

The Oyster-White Frock of Purple Grapes

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.

Letters from Sher wood Lindsley recount France return plans

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.

Evels Ma Ian Sherwood Lindsley France Marion W. Af. Terry Company W. MM. Terry Company Con- Rpress Terry's Golden Hill Street

Sidelights on autosis and the auto age

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.

Ruth Farnum Eveniny Berbla Farnum Aberbian Vic Tim Autosis Earth

Summer Hats In Millinery Show In Bellevue Shop

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.

Milan

Table Cloths with hemstitched finish for sale

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 Charm of White Silk Fabrics On Display This Season

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 on sale for women children and boys

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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