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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1918
Page
15
Personal Jottings Reflect Wartime Community Life
In Bridgeport many local residents are noted for wartime activities and family news. Rev William Wallace Rose returns from Philadelphia where he attended a Murray Grove conference. Mr and Mrs Clark DeWolfe welcome a daughter at Bridgeport Hospital. Margaret Alvord recovers from pneumonia. Mrs Flood recuperates from pneumonia after aiding epidemic relief. several Bridgeport residents plan visits to New York and host sailors at home. The item also mentions social clubs, church events, and public health updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wallace Rose
Cottage Street
Philadelphia
Murray Grove Association
Clark DeWolfe
North Main Street
Bridgeport Hospital
Porritt to Lecture on Feminism at Knights Hall
Mes Porritt will lecture before the Bridgeport Philosophical Society on Wednesday evening November 20 at o o clock in Knights of Pythias hall 1025 Main Street. Her topic is Feminism. Porritt is a leading suffrage organizer and a National Woman's party member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie G. Porritt
Hartford
Bridgeport Philosophical Society
Knights of Pythias Hall
Main Street
Kaiser Didn't Run Was Practically Kicked Out
London dispatch reports a statement attributed to the former German emperor claiming the Mollland journey was not a flight but to aid the new government. The move was said to be at the request of new leaders and intended to facilitate the transition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaiser
London
Mol+ land
Amsterdam
Daily Telegraph
Germany
Mrs Omans Again To Lead Needlework Guild
Mrs J Omans was reelected president of the Needlework Guild at the annual meeting in Christchurch chapel. New officers include Mrs A B Beers Jr as secretary and Miss Princes T Meeker as assistant secretary. Membership drive produced many new members and 5500 garments were received to be distributed to needy families and various organizations including hospitals charities and homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. ©. Omans
Thas Guild
Christchurch Chapel
C. B. Adams
A. B. Beers
Charles Weeks
Princes T. Meeker
D. B. Raymond
Susan Sanford
M. A. Downer
A. US Adams
Needleworks Guild
Sterling Widows’ Home
Associated Charities
Charity Society
Hebrew _ society
Bridgeport Hospital
St. Vincent's Hospital
Fairfield County Children's Home
Shelton Sanitarium
Hebrew ° Children’s Aid Society
Productive Association
the Helpers
The
Trirndle Club
Orphan Asylum
Salvation Army
Home Service
Bostwick School
Mothers to Sing at Comfort Club Meeting
The Mothers Comfort club plans a special program at the Presbyterian church tomorrow afternoon. Paul Otto Schuert, a friend of members of the 102d Ambulance company, has arranged music for the event while the mothers join in song to celebrate their boys’ return. George L. Warren of the Red Cross outlines reconstruction plans for soldiers and the committee details homecoming preparations to be ready as soon as the boys come home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comfort Clubere
Presbyterian Church
Paul Otto Schuert
102D
Jag
George L. Warren
Home Service Department
the Red Cross
How's the baby brightens the house in lamp trade
The Now Globe relays a quip where a neighbor asks a new father how the baby is and the father replies Pine, noting the baby brightens the home while they have the gas running most of the night. The exchange captures a lighthearted domestic moment about gas lighting and new parenthood.
Busy aspiring singer spotted with Marguerite on the Avenue
Marguerite met a friend who is studying singing in the city and attends daily lessons. She had just left a concert and wore a henna colored duvelyn gown with a fur collar and a distinctive ribbon bow that traced the gown from neck to skirt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marguerite
Afternoon Teas at Brooklawn Club End
The Food Administration asks that Saturday afternoon teas at Brooklawn Country Club be discontinued for a time after the war. The change takes effect immediately, while Saturday evening dinners continue as usual. This week features Norma Talmadge and Eugene OBrien in Ghosts of Yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Club
Food Administration
Brooklawn Country Club
D. Fairchild Wheeler
Woman's Committee
Norma Walmadge
Eugene O'Brien
Natalie Dear Evelyn Letters on Gifts and Soldier Support
The writer describes holiday toy shopping at American Hardware Stores with Harold, admiring Mother Goose and Wonder blocks. She notes fountain pen gifts for a soldier in France at Chamberlin and Shropshire's, and special compasses at G. W. Fairchild and Sons. She observes 14 karat gold lorgnons and mentions sending Harald’s worn uniform to Levandos dyeing while reflecting on his return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn
Harold
Toy Department
American Hardware Stores, Inc
Chamberlin and
Shropshire's
France
Chamberlin
Shropshire
Conklin
Waterman
Moore
Swan
G. W. Fairchild and Sons
Fairchild’s
Lewandos
Court Exchange
Harald
Levandos
Yweain
Three Days to Get Gifts For Soldiers Ready
Mrs L C Warner urged quick action for Christmas packages to be sent to soldiers in France. All gifts must be returned to the Red Cross rooms at Lafayette and Atlantic streets by week’s end to insure shipment. A few in the city without coupons have until Tuesday, November 39, to receive theirs.
Lieutenant Higgins Oversees 118th Engineers Overseas
Lieutenant Higgins of Company L 118th Engineers sails overseas, with dispatch announcing his ship command. He trained at Camp Humphreys then Indianapolis and Camp Merrett before heading abroad, his wife Mrs Higgins informed at Pairtiele.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Fle
Higgins
Pairtiele Vaeue
Company L
118Th Engineers
Camp Humphreys
Indianapolis
Ind
Tie
Camp Mer
Tilt
Suffragists to Hold Fall Meet In Derby Today
The Fairfield County Suffrage Association resumes its meetings in Derby after influenza delays. Miss Caroline Ruutz-Rees presides. Miss Marion Nicholl assists. Luncheon at Hotel Clark. Senator John Dillon and Shelton reps Rev Watson L Phillips and John W Hill will speak in the afternoon, first such political speakers before the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield County Suffrage Association
Derby
Caroline Ruutz- Rees
Marion Nicholl
Hotel
Clark
Bath
John Dillon
Shelton
Watson L. Phillips
John W. Hill
The Tight Skirt Opinion And a City Anecdote
A woman's editorial lampoons ultra tight skirts after the war urging more material for comfort and safety. A busy city corner incident follows with a woman in a neat suit slipping on the sidewalk due to a too long step. The piece notes women should adopt looser fashions, while a unrelated humorous breakfast exchange from Rhode Island follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Coe
Sam
F. KE GO
Bargain Event Cuts Prices on Suits and Accessories
A Chicago store offers heavy reductions on broadcloth suits with Hudson Seal collars and pockets, velvet vests, and Silvertone suits with limited stock. Prices drop from $95 to $27.50 and $37.50 ranges. hats, umbrellas, silks, and trench caps are featured on multiple floors with notable discounts.
Velvety Velutina Gown Fabrics Highlighted by Color Range
An advertisement outlines Elegant Velutina gowns with black and color finishes and high luster suitable for suits coats and skits. Navy taupe myrtle green gray spark blue plum and black fabrics measure 36 and 44 inches wide priced at 3.00 and 5.00 per yard. Colored Velveteen offers skirts suits coats in gray caster reseda navy white and black at 24 inches wide for 1.50 per yard, regular price listed as 22.00.
Toys Third toor Showrooms Open With Wartime Toys
At the entrance a sign reads No German Toys sold here. The display features occupation era items including carts trucks wagons with horses, auto car novelties, a battle ship on wheels with a real helmsman's wheel, plus mills building blocks soldier sets tanks submarines and various games. Second floor offers the assortment.
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John Molden
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J. C. Laiclow
Nefie and
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Howard Goulden
New London Naval Base
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Walter H. Brown
Health Department
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Louis R. O'Neill
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Virginia
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Edward Wenzel
Ira H H. Steenberg
Tranistan Avenue
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Charles Choates
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Students’ Army Training Corps
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Baltimore
Minnie Standall
Norman Street
Department of Health
Gouraud
Ferd. T. Hopkins & Son
A. Leon
M. T
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Comfort Club
My Style
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Lieut. Higgins
Watson L., Philips
Woman’s Editorial
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Mr. Newton
S. C. Clarke
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