Social notes mark varied local events and engagements
Personal items from the town journal record a special Home Economics meeting at 2:30 PM hosted by Mrs Samuel C Shaw, nuptials at Sacred Heart church, Memorial day plans at Brooklawn Country Club, engagements in Fairfield and Norwalk, club meetings, returns from travels, and a cancelation shifting a May dance reception to tonight with a Varuna Hall program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wias
Samuel C. Shaw
Ford
Brooklawn Country Club
Arms
Billie Burke
The Suffragist Jury at Casino Today
The Suffragist Jury will be presented this afternoon and evening at the Casino on State street under the Children of Mary of the Sacred Heart parish for the building fund. Miss Esther Honan plays the judge with Miss Leo Yay as district attorney and Miss Catherine Lombard as the plaining. The jury includes Miss Margaret McHugh Miss Marion McCarthy Miss Blanche Corbitt Miss May Whaley Miss Catherine Hassett Miss Sarah Clancy and others. Between acts, vocal selections will be offered by Miss Lucy Glaney Miss Genevieve Brown Miss May Casserly and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Street
Children of Mary of the Sacred Heart Parish
Building Fund
Lean Whalen
John A A. Sullivan
Sidelights on Storytelling Craft by Ruth Cameron
A neighbor tells how a tale lands differently based on delivery and timing. The piece outlines pitfalls in storytelling and offers tips to engage listeners, including avoiding overexplanation, sticking to truth, and framing humor through character.
Work or Fight: A Call to Action for War Time Labor
Katherine Moody Spalding urges all citizens to support the war effort by working and supplying troops. She emphasizes that without workers, food, munitions, and Red Cross aid, soldiers cannot fight or survive. The piece stresses urgency, unity, and personal responsibility to prevent the enemy from winning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RED Cross
Germany
Smart Alec
Wilson
Wight
Katherine Moody Spalding
Dinner Party at Black Rock Club by Seton Guild
Joseph A. O'Brien hosted a Seton Guild dinner planning meeting at 35 Catherine Street. The 73-member reception will be held tomorrow night at Black Rock Shore and Country Club with numerous local ladies named as attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Rock Club
Seton Guild
Joseph A. O’brien
Catherine Street
Elizabeth Seton Guild
Black Rock Shore and Country Club
O'Brid
James Lawlor
Alice Saynor
George T. McCarthy
William Connelly
Francis O'Brien
Catherine
Lucy McIlroy
Loretta Morrigoy
Catherine Wilson
Elisabeth Merry
Mabal Gadman
Martha Molloy
Mary McNamara
Anna
Lucy MeGes
Crayton
Mary Resel
Christian Williams
Mary
Elizabeth McLaughlin
Frank Moyers
James Cox
Phillip McLaughlin
Margaret O'Donnell
John J. Fitzgerald
Loretta
Maybelle Fitlayson
Rosalyn
Evelyn Barkey
Gertrude
Nella Frawley
Margaretta Hurley
John A. Judge
Aiden Fardee
Joseph Ciglar
Florence Neary
Marguerite Barry
Florence McCoy
Philip A. Hamilton
Bistelle Hamiltton
Irene Carroll
Margaret Carrol
Trene Daley
Trene
Mabel
Margaret Garvey
Mary Hughes
Julia McGavern
Thomas Me
Helen
Philosophical Society to Hold Closing Program
Bridgeport Philosophical Society closes its fourth annual event at Knights of Pythias hall with an evening of piano violin readings and solos. Notable performers include Anna Harvey J J Gormley H G Blair C F Goodfellow Ruth Lindholm Ira Evans and Elery Custer among a party of 18 members plus accompanists and a Breezy Night program of music readings and vocal solos.
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Bridgeport Philosophical Society
Knights of Pythias
Moelling
Gila May
Anna Har
Vey
Orpheus Quartette
Martin
J. J. Gormley
H. G. Blair
Hotchkiss
Cc. F
Goodfellow
Reading
Whitney
Irooni
Tchaikovsky
Hahn
Samuel Sossi
Saysin
Madrilena
Wachs
J. Wm
Pheonix
Markham
George E. Skinner
Nocal
Ira Evans
Lindholm
Red Cross Campaign Sparks Local Fundraising Frolics
Natalie Dewar describes a lively Red Cross drive filled with clever stunts and small-town spectacle. Volunteers on a trolley car, a carload of produce, and a weigh-in in Main Street sunshine meshed with theatre visits and graduation shopping chatter. The piece notes generous gifts, volunteer energy, and plans for social events at Black Rock Shore Club and the Dish and Spoon shop opening.
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Dewar Evelyn
Red Cross
Park Theater
Main Street
Judith
Fred Cross
Astee
Edin
Helen
Black Rock Shore and Country Club
Vogue
Stratfieli
Summer Wear For Men At Holiday Sale
Read Co offers a summer clothing range for holiday gatherings with shirts in silk or madras from 1.50 to 6.50, madras striped shirts 1.25 to 2.00, Indian Head cloth white shirts 1.50, pure thread silk hose 0.75, cordovan shade hose 0.59, wash silk ties 1.00, open end crepe grenadine and silk ties 0.75 to 3.00, soft collars 0.20 to 0.50, and black leather belts 1.00 each.
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Madras
Tailored Hats of smart style for Decoration Day sale
Tailored hats showcased in Bangkok straw and Milan crown styles feature flexible Bangkok straw, re blocking durability, and refined trims. Sailors, tricornes, and Milan caps display plain ribbon bands, two toned color options, and varied folds. Special Decoration Day pricing highlights the collection.
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Knox
Bangkok
Milan
Two Books Offered At Various Prices From A Store
Delighting readers with two titles The Oxford Book of American Essays compiled by Brander Matthews of Columbia University. A deluxe edition bound in dark purple leather with gold edges priced at $6.00 to $18.00. Also available is a work by George Barr McCutcheon at $3.50 on the second floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford Book of
Brander Matthews
Columbia University
Beatrice Weds Roy Then Heads to Aviation Camp
In a swift rush yesterday, Beatrice, now married to Roy, received his commission and the couple married in the afternoon. They began a honeymoon during his two week furlough and will head south to an aviation camp where he will be an instructor for at least six months. Helen plans shopping time for Beatrice as she lacks a complete wardrobe, mentioning an elegant flesh color chiffon nightgown with pale blue ribbon details for the bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Hill Street
Risit
Fairefold Avenue
Main Street
Court House
Helen
Beatrice
Roy
War Work Exhibit and Entertainment at B H S
Tonight in the High school building parents and friends may view war work from the year and training in music and expression. Miss Ingeborg Svendsen Tune and Mrs. Sara Sherman Pryor lead, with knitting sewing posters and ac ray books on display. A program in the assembly hall features poems by Paul Laurence Dunbar, music by the Glee club and orchestra, a Four Minute Man speech, and a senior war play "890."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingebors Svendsen- Tune
Sara Sherman Pryor
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