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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1918
Page
15
News of Interest to Women edited by Florence Clancy invites contributions for the Telegram's Woman's Page. Please send signed items with sender's address or telephone at Barnum 6100 for appearance assurance.
Mrs. Charles G. Sanford returns to the city from a training trip as Conrail prepares to open her Coleman Street home for winter. Red Cross booster talks planned at Mrs. Cohen’s Trumbull home to aid Liberty Loan drive. Olga lodge meets first and third Thursdays on Cannon Street. Local residents weather flu illness and travel plans, including Arthur Wilson’s Brooklyn posting and von Hacht’s Spanish influenza illness at Camp Taylor. War relief efforts and Welfare Committee meetings urged at Comfort Club.
The Bridgeport club held its first dinner dance of the season last night to a large crowd. The room featured ferns and a large bouquet, with Speidel's orchestra providing music in the adjoining room. Dinner started at 7 o'clock and dancing followed between courses, with numerous club members listed as entertaining hosts and guests. A Liberty night was announced for Saturday with a bond purchase expectation and a $5 prize to be awarded in a novel manner.
The Spanish influenza prompted the Noal School senior classes to cancel a planned Friday night dance in the Assembly hall intended to entertain sailors from the Blackinck Naval base. The committee decided to postpone until after the epidemic passes, with no new date set and Thanksgiving likely before rescheduling.
Miss Harriet Sheppard entertained Saturday night for Miss Kate Fox of 261 Harriet street who will wed John M. Pullar of Washington D C on October 18. Fox received many useful and beautiful gifts. Guests included Edna Hopwood Ann Fox Nellie Fox J Speiser Constance Neale Maude Sheppard Florencea Jenner Beatrice Fox and Mrs Ambrose Sheppard Mrs Anne Sheppard.
A Bridgeport editorial lauds women volunteering for munition factories while noting the strain on mothers with families. It argues the government needs workers but should protect mothers’ health and family care, asserting volunteer women are capable yet concerned about home duties and child welfare.
Miss Ags Yauthrey Tlomlies daughter of 801 Stratford avenue wed Drie Parfitt son of Mrs. iheorks of Ishimed Brook avenue. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Robert C. Whites at the Congregational church. Friends in Stratford and Rathym poupla are well known in the city.
Judge Beers will address the Parents-Teachers Association at their Wednesday meeting. The event, held at the school, will discuss fourth liberty and feature Mrs. J. E. Adminians as re elected president. Officers include CG Gaieboerun as treasurer and Mrs. Gerard Meemae as president with Mrs. Puanvith liv delivering remarks.
Heavy damask linen stock offers deep discounts amid shortages. Latin Damask cloths and napkins in multiple sizes priced from $6.50 to $11.50, full bleached linen at $3.75 a yard, napkins and towels in several sizes and hemstitched finishes. Damask shown in striped or dotted patterns with floral designs. Third floor.
Clearance listing for children picture books and linen books for first handling. Includes various Po and Somes and Kindergarten Sects with prices 15, 25 cents up to 1.00. Center aisle main floor.
A fragmented catalog notes Roostcraft Novelties offering art boxes spoons corkscrews and desk appointment items with mentions of box sets for children and knitting supplies. It also advertises fine wool fabrics including plaids and stripes for skirts and dresses with price ranges and yard widths in the Dress Goods Section.
Read's offers the largest Christmas card assortment with army and navy motifs. Includes cards for soldiers and sailors, a box of fifteen cards, cheerful Stories for Soldiers, and wartime bread recipes plus art envelopes and tinted caliantars.
An advertisement for a fine gold trimmed Nippon china set described as grandmother’s era company ware. The one hundred piece set features coin gold banded handles, thin translucent porcelain finished in America, priced at $80.00.
Street Boots for Women fall models shown at Basement on display. Gray suede Louis heel priced at 14.00. Fieldmouse gray kid Louis heel 14.00. Fieldmouse cloth top Louis heel 10.00. Norwegian Calf good service boot 10.00. Cordo Calf wing tip military heel 10.00. Brown Calf high military heel 8.50. Gray Kid cloth top Louis heel 8.00 and 8.50. Brown Calf colored top military heel 7.50 and 8.50. School Shoes on hygienic lasts with best leather, sizes and widths, moderate prices. Main fliver.
A wartime diary recounts a Liberty Town event with 300 performers playing patriotic tunes at City bed park, moving crowds and reminding readers of loved ones in France. The piece notes Christmas card displays, early buying for soldiers, and plans for holiday trinkets, with local shopping details and a fisherman's outing.
Mr and Mrs Wilson Triestly hosted a Monday evening birthday surprise for Alr Priestly at their Colonial avenue home. Guests included many neighbors and friends who enjoyed music and dancing. Joseph L Peabody gave a congratulatory speech. A remark noted the shoe price cap of twelve dollars as a practical detail.
School advertises 30 sessions, call or write for reservations. Operating hours listed as 9 to 12, 2 to 4, and 7 to 9. Address given as 189 State Street, downtown bank building. Administration urges early enrollment.
Clarin Dancing at The Art League will be held Saturday at 2 30 p m with a reception for former pupils and anyone wishing to enroll in new classes. Miss Marsh, aunt to Chalif Normal School Dancing of New York, is featured.
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