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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1918
Page
11
Thanksgiving notices and social list from Bridgeport
Personal Jottings from Bridgeport list community updates. Camp Grant enlistment news, marriages planned in New Milford and Stratford, travel and visits by relatives, health notes, and local social engagements across families and employers like Bullard Machine Tool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Potter
Camp Grant
Illinois
Stratford
Bullard Machine Tool Company
Clara Wears Expensive Blue Chiffon Vat Couture to Benefit Bridge
Clara pretends to skip the Benefit Bridge but visits to ease loneliness after her mother left. She showcases a striking blue chiffon gown with fur trim and an elaborate girdle, described in lavish detail as one of the finest outfits seen, amid talk of their wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara
Mother
Jack
Women's Leader to Speak at Forum On Sunday Night
Mrs Samuel C Shaw announces that Miss Jane Addams founder of Hull House Chicago will speak Sunday night at United church on War Food and War Politics. The event, first appearance in the city, is under community effort and open to all suffragists and interested residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel C. Shaw
City Home Economics Committee
Frank UH. i Rn Kiley
United Church
Jane Addams
Hull House
Chicago
Riley
Miss Addams
Community Forte
Express Workers Holiday Dance in Express Rooms
More than one hundred members of the Brotherhood of the American Railway Express Company attended a Thanksgiving dinner dance in their rooms. The event featured patriotic decorations, a turkey dinner, and an early-morning conclusion. The organizing committee included Miss Emily Speidel, Lawrence Busat, and George Brookin, with a long list of attendees led by Miss Bertha Goodman and Miss Rose Petrino among many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Brotherhood of the American Railway Express Company
Emily Speidel
Lawrence Busat
George Brookin
Bertha Goodman
Rose Petrino
Nancy Petrino
Lillian Teskey
N. Kings
David’ ‘Wolfe
J. ‘Dannenberg
Frank Gay
John Canfield
F._C. Parker
Charles Berger
JV Charles Markie
A. O. Jenks
Frank Issedy
BE. J. Wheeler
William Hegeman
Michael Simke
Albert Blair
James McCormack
Frank Petrasiz
Warry Bernstein
James Callery
Martin Boyle
Song Festival at Victory Dansan at Black Rock Shore Club
A patriotic Thanksgiving song festival at the Black Rock Shore and Country Club celebrated allied victory. Edward W. Johnson led songs, Beatrice Freedman sang, Joe Mason performed, Speidel's orchestra played, and dancing continued until midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victory Dansan
Black Rock
Black Rock Shore and Country Club
Cluh
Edward W. Johnson
Tast
Beatrice Freedman
Joe Mason
Speidel
BE. T. Guckingham
Robert Goddard
Enacral
Thanksgiving Party For Bridgeport Girls Club
About 40 younger members of the Bridgeport Girls Club enjoyed a Thanksgiving party in the Visiting Nurse Association building at 717 Main Street last evening. The girls played games and sang songs, with rooms decorated for the occasion. Light refreshments of ice cream and cake were served, and Mrs. DeVer H. Warner and the Misses Lockwood attended to help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport Girls Club
Main Street
DeVer H. Warner
Misses Lockwood
Bride of Sergeant Power in Thanksgiving Ceremony
Miss Ethel May Keefe becomes the bride of Sergeant Michael J. Power in a 9:20 a m ceremony performed by Rev James L Barrett of Hartford at the Keefe home 430 Hawley avenue The wedding party includes Mrs John Kendall Murphy and Robert G Phelan The couple known in their community and Mr Power previously with Tynn and Powers company The piece notes Thanksgiving sentiments and wartime food guidance with sample menus for simplicity and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theresa Bailey
Howard Avenue
William, Simmons
New Bedford
Mass
St. Peter's R. C
Thomas
Kelly
Edna Delmar
New York
Otto
Batley
Madison Avenue
Ethel May
Keefe
John M. Keefe
Hawley Avenue
Michael J. Power
James L. Barrett
Hartford
John Kendall Murphy
Robert G. Phelan
Murphy
M Cody
Sergeant Powers
Tynn and Powers Company
Tompkins to Return to Stand Next Tuesday in Bridgeport Suit
Tompkins returns to testify in New York after Thanksgiving recess as the Tompkins corporation seeks 240000 against the city of Bridgeport. Lawyers note this could be a record length. over 300 exhibits have been presented, mainly letters alleging delays by the City Engineer that halted Grand Street and East Washington Avenue bridge work. The city's defense is expected to follow next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeVoe Tompkins
New York
Superior Court
Tompkins Corporation
Bridgeport
Tompkins Company
Scome
Tompkins
Grand Street
East Washington Avenue
Danbury Visit Noted and Local Birth Spotted
View avenue spends the weekend with her mother in Danbury. Alderman John Clancy and Mrs. Clancy announce the birth of a daughter at SS Vincent's hospital. Mrs. Clancy was formerly Miss Anni Moriarty. Mrs. Nathan Olmstead hosted a knitting club at 126 Federal street. Veronica Brennan and Catherina Reilly, Capitol avenue residents, are seen with relatives during the holiday season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie J. Burby
69Th Infantry
Camp Funston
Kansas
Lafayette Street
Pauline K. Wintter
Seaview Avenue
Syracuse
John Schwartz
Spring Street
Bridgeport Hospital
Mr. Schwartz
Schwartz Brothers and Company
John Clancy
North Avenue
SS Vincent's Hospital
Clancy
Anni Moriarty
Nathan Olmstead
Federal Street
Veronica Brennan
Catherina Reilly
Capitol Avenue
The Girl I Left Behind Me Chapter XI
In a tense studio scene Elizabeth Gypsy watches Blake Iverson paint Miss Meredith. Jealous, possessive, she manipulates promises, peevish demandings, and melodramatic declarations to keep him near. Blake shows weakness yet kindness as their volatile marriage frays amid art and infidelity. To Be Continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blake
Miss Meredith
Mr. Iverson
Meredith
Infidelity Charges Shape Multiple Divorce Petitions
A series of divorce actions arise from alleged infidelity and cruelty. Phoebe Davis sues Percy Davis for separation citing Milford infidelity in June and names May Secoin as co respondent. Margaret Siebert seeks custody while George Siebert faces abandonment claims. Margaret Arbutell Ferris petitions against George W. Ferris over alleged acts in Milford and the city. Minnie Pokras sues Aaron Pokras for alimony amid claims of property and cruelty. Warnings of danger and conflicting details appear across petitions in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoebe Davis
Percy Davis
Avas
Milford
Secoin
Margaret Siebert
George Siebert
Minnie Pokras
Aaron Pokras
Pokras
George W. Ferris
Gertrude’ Bi, Ferris
Wervis
Sember
Chutney Seasoned Goose Stuffing Note
A historical cooking note describes using four cups cooked rice or hominy grits to stuff an 11 pound goose. If cold, pass hominy mush through a potato ricer before mixing. Add three quarters of a cup East India chutney and two teaspoons salt to the mixture.
To Have Wavy Hair Like Nature's Own
An advertisement promotes a new recipe for wavy hair using a liquid silmerine. It claims simple nightly application with a clean toothbrush yields lasting curls unlike hot irons. The product supposedly comes from a druggist and can keep hair curly for weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Damerest
Pilgrim Magazine
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Mrs
Charles
Weeks
Pullman Street
New Milford
Mary Keeler
Warner Brothers Company
Ridgeeld
Carr Henckel
Savoy Street
New Haven
Mies
Sally
Lavery
Albert
Mill Hill’ Avenue
George Beers
Newtown
C. S. Crosby
Mothers’ Comfort Club
Ng Li Digney
Vinestreet
San Francisco
Annie
Nordbeck
Charles Street
William J. Mccarthy
West Avenue
Sip
Strand
Atlantic
L. B. Foote
Park ‘Maceda
Oday
Harold Donte
Short Hill
N. J
W. P. Jackson
Bedford, Va
Harriet O'Neil
Cedartreet
Ella “Ayes
Frederick Reiner
St. Rose's Church
Sweet
Fairfield
N. Newark
Brooklyn
Jersey City
May Elizabeth Cooney
Charles B. Wrena Evot-Fairfield
Lemuel “Morehouse
Taft Hotel
Paul Green
Yale College
J. H. Green
Laurel Avenue
Flora Dufour
Block Island
Dorothy Weber
PB. Weber
Connecticut Avenue
J. Henry Anthony
Au Street
Time Bride
Alice Calligan
Price Morris
Anna Keenan
Iranistan Avenue
Barl Nettleton
Yate
L. F. Irving -Nettleton
Washington Avenue
Ensign Elliott Baker
Elizabeth Melia
State Street
BR. A. Lockhart
Arthur Scrimgeour
Marion Washburn
Wareshouse Point
James Neary
U. S. Army
Governor's Island
John J. , Neary
Fourth Street
Charles Sanford
Marion Birk
Franklin Academy
Franklin Mass
Albert E. Birk
Yale Street
Jee
Charles Scanles
Boston
Catherine Scanlon
Beach Street
May Keating
Black Rock Avenue
St Joseph's Academy
Sally .Davis
Bassicks Avenue
Danbury
Albert “Birk
Marion
Kent
Conn
Arnold Anderson
L. H. Anderson
Westfield Avenue
George Gessner
Pennsylvane
Helen Williams
Beéchwood Avenue
Springfield
Young Women's, Guild of the’ United Church
Henry Blodgett
Park Place
Lillian Parkenson
Charles H. Ambler
Harlem Avenue
Mary Beardsley Atemorial Society of the Olivet Church
Frederick Bassick
Park Avenue
Wilmot Wheeler
B. C. Bassick
Minnie Walters
Wilmot C. Wheeler. Jr
Natalie Rosen
Fairfield Avenue
Lakewood
N. UT
Alexander Tisler, Jr
St. Thomas's Seminary
Noble Avenue
Licey. Chamberlin
Benham Avenue
Rosalie
Evelyn Barkey
Warren Istreet
Rosanna Donahue
Atlantia Street
Edward Donahue
West Hind
Florence Berthurst
West
Anna Drew
Fairview Avenue
Port Chester
N.Y
Gouraud
T. Hopkins & Son
Hill Street
Court House
Atrich Feathers
Elizabeth Fenner
BANK
Barnum
Jane “Addams
United Church Meeting
Ethel Keefe
M. J. Power
View Avenue
Elizabeth
Gypsy
Che
Ay. Oa
America
Greter
Waukesha
Wisconsin
Pers
Munson Army
Gobel
Zhot
Alfred W. McCann
U.S
Morgan Ave. and
Reck St. Breeklyn, Ny
RTE
Harvey & Lewis
Lymian
W. K. Wollan
Main
Rmantler
P.O
Falmeleld Ave
Blore
Broad Street
Cartare
Pa Co-Operative
Ap de-Boston
Sota
Anas
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