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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1918
Page
11
News of Interest to Women notes contributions welcome at this office with sender signature and address. Items may be telephoned to Barnum 6100 for appearance.
Bridgeport brief notes list regular monthly meeting of the Bridgeport Hospital Training Alumni at 3 pm at the Nurses home on Mill Hill avenue with officer elections. Grace M. Church Ladies Aid to sew all day tomorrow. Many locals appear in society items including visits, hostesses, illness, travel to New York and Hartford, and war committee activities. A newborn reported at 328 Charles street and many residents planning gatherings and travel in coming days.
All British subjects in the city are invited to meet at 176 Fairfield avenue at 1 o'clock today to take part in the Victory parade. The call to celebrate honors the war effort and unity among residents attending the event.
Harriet Silva daughter of Willi Rowdon Silva of Fairfield avenue married Samuel C. Spaulding son of Joseph Spaulding of New Rochelle in a double ring ceremony at the bride's mother's home. Rev. Horace Dayber officiated. Attendants included sister Susan Silva and ring bearer Susan Daum. Best man David A. Morris. ushers Theodore Halex William Silva and Louis Richter. Reception followed with family and friends. The couple planned a trip to the Adirondacks after a late departure.
Stratford reports Miss Lydia Beardsley wed Harry Spear at the Evert Beardsley home on Linden avenue. Rev. Herbert Sviffin officiated as relatives witnessed the ceremony. After a brief honeymoon the couple will live on Linden avenue for the winter with plans to housekeep in the spring. both are well known in Stratford with Mrs Spear active in social events and the groom employed at Housatonic Shipbuilding.
Levi St. Cand entertained Pest Publishing employees with a social and dance at Greenfield Hill Country Club. Bre Unequowa bard Fairfield provided music and lively entertainment. Refreshments were served late. attendees included many young people and several named guests.
Charles Gregory of the Bridgeport Pattern and Model company announced that he would continue the business alone and dissolve the corporation. He stated reports of a discontinuation were groundless and untrue, and that he remains the sole owner.
A Woman's Editorial recalls the 3 AM peace bells and the joyful street celebration as democracy triumphed and World War I ends. It notes the United War Work Campaign continues to aid returning soldiers, urging public loyalty and donations to keep their happiness funded.
In a New York drawing room Katherine Sonnet finalmente arrives with Dr. Pettit and the missing Jack Bickett alive after weeks of believed death. The reunion shifts the mystery of Dicky’s disappearance toward Jack who vows support, while the narrator faces the possibility of reclaiming her husband as the truth of recent events unfolds.
Bridgeport operators ran a nonstop shift during the peace celebration. From 8 am bells rang and six operators volunteered to aid the all night crew. The rush stayed constant from 3 am to 4 pm and beyond with most calls about plans for banquets and parades. School girls joined, and the public remained patient.
Members of the Mothers Comfort Club plan to participate in a parade this afternoon. The decision was made at a special board meeting last night at Mrs Charles Sprague’s home at 20 Hanover Street. All joining mothers are asked to gather at the Presbyterian church at 1 o clock.
Redding reports hundreds of acres of forest burning on outskirts near Danbury Norwalk road. Mining workers race to scene to protect property as investigators search for the fire’s start.
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