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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1918

Page

15

News of Interest to Women Page Header Note

Florence Clancy edits the Telegrams Woman's Page inviting contributions with sender signature and address for appearance. Readers may telephone Barnum 6100 to submit items or ensure inclusion in the column.

Vacation Plans Highlight Local Notices

Local society notes list residents planning travels to Maine woods and returns from trips across towns. People mention health, work shifts, and social events at Bridgeport factories, hospitals, and homes amid influenza concerns and wartime mobility.

Bridgeport Helpers Host Evening Food Demonstration

The City Home Economics committee will hold a food demonstration at City Hall Green at 7:96 this evening to aid daytime workers. A prior Thursday event was repeated, inviting all interested. Bridgeport prepared one ton of rum for wounded Allied soldiers overseas, with shipment postponed to November to allow more donations. The Danbury fair is next week. women aiding Bridgeport’s exhibit should call Miss Weed for details.

City Home Economics Committee City Hall Green Bridgeport Miss Weed

Remington Girls Plan Dance for Soldiers Benefit

The Remington Arms Girls' club plans a benefit dance at the Remington barracks on Boston Avenue Friday at 8 pm to raise funds for the New Haven base hospital and wounded soldiers in France. The evening leads to a winter program of musicales and receptions, with talent drawn from factory workers to stage light operas and vaudeville acts amid a revived social scene in Bridgeport.

Skemington Arms New Haven Biat France Remington Arms Athletic Association Remingston Barracks Boston Avenue Bridgeport Remington Arma Athletic Association J. Wastthurn Schatz Tay Miller

20 000 Women Register For Munitions Work In Stores

Large scale drive shows at least 80 000 women registered for work in munitions plants though last night’s totals were not complete. Tuesday night tallies listed 28 307 registrants with 2 279 agreeing to full time and 5 570 to part time. An estimated 14 000 to 16 000 more women may have joined working pools, with factories planning morning and afternoon shifts. Mrs. Gilte N Sperry spoke on registration at several venues while registrars manned theatre lobbies and local headquarters gathered would be entrants.

Theampaign Lve Office United States Employment Service Gilte N. Sperry Park Pinga Lyric Afanty Main Street

Frank Miller Elected G. A. R. Artillery Head

Frank Miller of this city was elected president of the G. A. R. Artillery post at Stratfield yesterday afternoon. David Sharp was chosen treasurer and secretary. The reunion was attended by more than 20 surviving members from this and other sites. Gener Abbots of Boston, honorary president, could not attend. The next reunion will be held in this city.

Yernion Connec- Wcnt GG. A. BR Stratfield Gener

Inconvenient Memorees and Party Renominations Clash

A New York Herald take on Representative Toss of Onin arguing that 2 Temblican Congr is essential for a war to the finish. The piece notes the Republican party has given renomination to Senator Norris of Nebraska and Governor Philipp of Wisconsin, urging the public to overlook this conflict.

Toss Onin Bhelinr Ahie Republian Norris Nebraska Philipp Ywisconsin New York Herald

Half Hour Respite for Mrs Deas Team

Mrs Charles Deas of 887 Atlantic Street and her Minute Women finished their drive for munition workers in the Second District and then began collecting subscriptions for the Women Liberty Loan committee with Biers Poas as a member. She also oversees Sacred Heart parish Red Cross workers as leader of that auxiliary.

Charles Deas Atlantic Street Second Womn Liberty Loan Committee Biers Poas

New Haven Asks Bridgeport Aid Against Epidemic

Bridgeport hospital received a telephone call from New Haven asking for nurses to go to New Laren to help with the Spanish influenza epidemic. Miss Julia Dean declined due to Bridgeport being short on nurses as trained graduates depart for various camps and many experienced nurses are already on duty at Bridgeport hospital.

Bridgeport New Haven New Laren Julia Dean Elizabeth Oliver Waterbury Dean New Waven Biridgeport

Miss Vera Curtis Sings At Westport Patriotic Pageant

Miss Vera Curtis of the Metropolitan Opera will sing La Marseillaise and The Battle Hymn of the Republic at a YWCA Red Cross and W OC patriotic benefit pageant in Westport on the afternoon of October 12. A cast of over 100 young people will present the program, held at the William H. Tayton site, noted as a premier venue in southern Connecticut.

Vera Curtis Metropolitan Opera Company Red Cross W. Ot C Sons of Giorv' Sy Westport William TH. Taytoy Connacticut

Large Linen Return Drive Planned for Bridgeport Hospitals

Mrs. J. O. Worthen reports a large expected linen return from local Red Cross auxiliaries to aid overseas hospital needs. She cites urgent requests from the Red Cross in France for bath towels hand towels handkerchiefs and napkins and urges households to donate surplus linens through Red Cross channels in Bridgeport.

Mindgeport J. O. Worthen The Red Atvs. Worthen Red Cross Wach Wome Bridgeport Worthen Bridgeporti Flewland Dry Goods Company D. M. Wiead Company W& Red Cross

Miss Magner II Bride at Bedside Wedding

Miss May Magner of 629 Stillman Street wed Edward Boyle at the bedside of a deathbed yesterday morning. Rev P J McGivney of St Charles church officiated. The ceremony moved from the rectory due to the bride’s fever. the couple stood for the vows at home. The bride works for Ashcroft Manufacturing. the groom is assistant foreman in the shining department of International Silver. They have many Bridgeport friends and received many gifts.

May Magner Stillman Street Edward Boyle Marriod P. J. McGivney St. Charles’ Church Abi Magner New York Ashcroft Manufacturing Company Boyle International Silver Company Bridgeport

Letters Between Nations and Home Reflects War Strains

A long, personal letter discusses pride in democracy abroad and shame over domestic discord. It mentions Connecticut figures in democracy’s defeat in America, women’s munition work, suffrage defeat, and the aim to keep morale strong. The writer notes shopping for a stylish wardrobe and stationery to remind an officer abroad of home, while arranging serviceable laundry and coat dyeing.

Evelyn Connecticut Melean Mul Drandegee Armerica Washington Shell Wannin Lewandes Cours Tewandos Aniti Lewandos

Bridgeport Sophomores Enjoy Liberty Dog Roast

A Bridgeport high school sophomore outing chaperoned by Mrs. A Barber featured a hike to Fairfield and a Liberty dog roast yesterday afternoon. Attending were Amelia Arnold Hel Huldi man Elizabeth Glanville Louise Loth Bodothy Osterland Thel Henin Genevieve Heroalt Smily Lingam Wanda Wolterzdart Tilda Woes Mildred Baumann. They left after noon and returned home in the evening reporting an exceptionally fine time. The piece notes Munge Park’s 120 year old Africa voyage as context.

Bridgeport Fligh School A. Barber Fairfield Amelia Arnold Ehel Huldiman Eligabeth Glanville Louise Loth Borethy Osterland Thel Henin Genevieve Heroalt Smily Lingam Wanda Wolterzdart Tilda Woes Mildred Baumann

Woman's Editorial Urges Citizens to Save Nut Shells

A wartime plea from C M R urges saving peach prune apricot cherry olive date and plum pits plus nut shells to supply carbon for army gas masks. The Red Cross collects them for the government, needing seven pounds of shells or 200 pits per mask, with barrels placed citywide for easy dropping.

Red Cross Chemical Warfare C.M. R

Bargain Furnishings and Shoes At Main Floor Sale

This week features economical Bedroom Sets crafted from seasoned cedar wood. Eight piece colonial and queen Anne configurations are offered at sale prices well below regular tags. Also on offer are sturdy shoes for boys and girls in multiple styles and sizes with prices from 3.50 to 6.50. Main floor.

Ivory Enameled Marquisette Curtain Sets for Sale

Ivory enameled furniture sets in birch or mahogany with four coats of white enamel. Includes three curtain shades white ivory and ecru with border. Sets feature curved foot bed stead fifty two inch bureau vanity dress table wardrobe chiffonier night table. Sale prices range from twenty four to nine hundred eighty four dollars with regular prices listed. Cleaning notes indicate easy removal of soiled marks with warm water and soap.

Heatless Trousers Press Promises Savings and Travel Ease

A compact device combines presser stretcher and hanger to press trousers without heat. It saves money and reduces wear on a hot iron and folds for travel. Directions included, sold by Nation Stock at Maeta floor for $1.00.

Nation Maeta

Smyrna Rugs 9 by 12 Priced at 60 Dollars

A durable reversible Smyrna rug in medium tan brown and green shades. It wears longer since both sides can be used and hides soil well. Described as sensible and economical for buyers seeking durable floor coverings.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Florence Clancy H. A Washington Avenue Maine Woods Frank Raniz Laurel Avenue New Frankshire Marjorie Card Hares Street Bridgeport Hospital Elsie Campana Myrtle Avenue Anna Kackerowsky Merchant Street Bridgeport Ordnance Department Springfield Helmer Nordteck Southbridge Mass George Comer Wells Street Ralph Blackburn Morris Vinestreet Bias Narrow Fabric Company G. Wheeler Grand Street Bins Narrow Fabric Company Singer Manufacturing Company Wallace Hall Bank Street Ae York City A. W. Terry Arcadia Avenue Catherine Fitzgibbons Boston D.C. Penegan Ann Street Eleanor Bassett Stratford Avenue Bevirice Addleman Lillian Shepard Catherine Awoston Elsie Hubbell Ethel Fuller Ethel Lamkaurst Ruth Frederickson Rosamond Donegan Howard Smithams Harry O' Timer Fisher Francis Traynor Warren Bruce Clarence Stontmaker Hubert Horton William Dunn Clifford Wiathers Frederick Daley Virginia Elsie Cooney F. Wyman Curtis Avenue Jack Bray Lewis Radelie Hue J. Hoffman Chicago J. P. Colgring Brian Gale East Eaton Street St. Vincent’s Hospital Catherine Brady Noble Avenue Flount Women’s Guild United Congregational Church W. Nothnagle Youngs Women's Guild Auxiliary the Red Cross John J. Ryburn Whitney Avenue Walnut Beach Chester Keating David Burnstein Robert Narvil Richardson Street Annapolis, Md Walter Keating Ney Hish Roberts V Parallel Street Edrick Midford Portland Terey Midford Fairield Missy Alice Roberts Jawthorne Street Miss Roberts City Hall Joseph P. Wallace Kansas Theodore Wallace Black Rock Samuel Hanmer Hurd Avenue New York City J. W. Collins Brewster, N. Y George Hull Fairfeld Marion Cogeswell Bridgeport Brass Company Milford Alice Doonan Main Street 1 Witersburg Francis Ludgin Reld Ansonia L. S. Greene Fairfield Avenue Fred C. Larson Merchant Marine St. Vincent's Hospital Mr. Larson Vine Street Joseph Buninelils Stanford Atrs. D. W. Stillson Faire George S. Scully Park Avenue Robert J. Hutchinson Brewster Street Bryant Electric Company Fake Torpedo Boat Company Robert H. Mathewson Rose Street Sone Willimantic Students’ Training Corps Stores’ College Jonathan Grout Brooklawn Avenue Eliott Northrop Marion Curtis Clayton Hawley St. John's Schurch Newtown Harold T. Oesau George W. Oesnau Harlem Avenue Notre Dame University Notre Dame Ind John R. Ganley Camp Lee Owen Light Black Rock Avenue Ganley Joseph Ganley St. Augustine's Rehurch M. J. Gowen Hbady Lorraine Hackett Joseph Pengue H. Chelinsky Cliff Walters L. Bowen H. Klainer C. Carey R. Davis L. Hackett B. Bishon M. Willis Carl C. Beek Morningside Oak Street J Gouraud T. Hopkins & Son Remington Girls Dance Frank Miller G. A. R. Artillery Mrs. Ofarles Deas Miss Curtis Miss Magner II Bride Ise Natalie World Demacher Rand Liberty Vogue Tress Busineiss Motler Harold Chamberlin Shropshire Hurd Africa Munge Park Woman’s Editorial Sheraton Patent Colt Ecru Smyrna
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