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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1918

Page

11

Personal Jottings and Local Travel Notes

Rita Wilson Rose Farrell and others hike to Lamp Mortar Rock on Sunday. Several local residents report leaves and vacations including Sergeant James J. Murray returning to Camp Logan after a leave spent with Richard Lombard, and families from Fairfield Avenue to Port Jefferson and Wallingford enjoying trips. Multiple notices cover weddings, ship departures, school duties, and social gatherings across Stratford and surrounding towns.

Rita Wilson Rose Farrell Lamp Mortar Rock Rita Elsie Wilson Bertha Juunkel Celia Locke Julia, Stanhonas George Post Eugene Ran Gerald Haggerty Victor Galvin Edward Bond John Haggerty U. S. Navy James J. Murray Camp Logan Richard Lombard Fairfield Avenue I. W. Lewis Parrott Avenue Connecticut

Women Enter Business Courses to Aid Government

Society women across Bridgeport enroll in business colleges and private lessons to prepare for civil service examinations and government positions. Notables include Miss Mary Hincks and Miss Irene Davis, who plan to work in Bridgeport or wherever the government assigns. Several are training at Booth & Bayliss and some will serve on draft registry boards.

Mary Hincks W. Tl. Hincks Parkprice Iréne Davis Ty Davis Deborah Glover William Louis B. Fowe Seaview Avenue Izabeth Havershank Jelm S. Pullman Lillian Wilson Laurel Avenue Samuel T. Davis Teanier Civil Service Bridgeport Ellen Wheeler Samuel H. Wheeler Vassar Glover City Hall Bayliss Booth & Bayliss College Business College

Lafayette Day Editorial Marks 161st Birthday, Marne Anniversary

The piece notes Lafayette Day on September 6, the 161st birthday and the 4th anniversary of the Battle of the Marne. Bridgeport pays less homage than New York, with no timely post cards from France. The War bureau designates tomorrow for honors with a Lafayette Park concert, a pitriott talk by Dr. John T P Coyle, and Justice George W Wheeler presiding.

Lafayette the Marne Bridgeport New York Watherless Children of France War Bureau State Council of Defense Lafayette Park John TP. Coyle Pitriott Pustice George W. Wheeler Ope Park

My Style Diary Fashion Note From Paris

A fragment from Cedelie’s admirer in Paris arrives with vivid color of a yellow and white ensemble. She describes a breathless morning reading portions of the letter, noting a jersey blouse with yellow cuffs and a white band, a pleated skirt, and a yellow band at the hem as she models the outfit.

Cedelie Aivator Paris Gate

Farewell Party for Bath House Attaches

Mr and Mrs John Worrell hosted a farewell party at 54 Atlantic Street in honor of Miss Jewell and Miss Josephine Savage of Seaside Park Bath House. Captain Summerville presented a gift from Sea Side Park Life Savers as music and dancing followed a supper served by the hostess. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Alfred Tomlinson Mir tam Abs Summerville Mr and Mrs J Murphy Mr and Mrs John Sullivan Mr and Mrs Morton Jones Brockwell Max Blumbera Blumberg Mr Brown Al Reuben Mr Abbott John Ward and Mr Lilson.

John Worrell Atlantic Street Miss Jewell Josephine Savage Seaside Park Captain Summerville Life Savers Alfred Tomlingon Mir Tam Abs Summerville J Murphy John Sullivan Morton Jones Alfred Tomlinson Vs. Brockwell Max Blumber Arah Blumberg Mr. Brown al Reuben Mr. Abbott John Ward Lilson

Two Yeowomen Wanted at Black Rock Naval Base

Black Rock naval base seeks two eligible yeowomen aged 18 to 35. Requirements include stenography skills, with pay of 41 dollars monthly plus 360 for maintenance and a 100 dollar uniform gratuity. Government insurance and free medical care provided. local residents preferred. Minors need parental consent if under 21.

Tava Black Rock

Letters from War Wives Celebrate Hope and Plans

In a lively letter, Sherry’s recovery from wounds brings optimism as Harold’s photo confirms he’s not worse. Sherry improves, Marion and I tour town noting store alterations at Wadhams, and Vogue Dress Shop showcases eveing wear. We discuss Red Cross work, wartime thrift, and the boys’ admiration for the returning soldier while planning for autumn social duties.

Evelyn Sherry Marion Harold W. H W. Wadhams Company Main St Mr. Wadhams

Seasonal Hats and Home Decor Options for Children

The notice lists children’s hats in navy, khaki, and worsted outing styles from $0.59 to $2.00, plus portrait lithographs of historical figures priced at $2.15 and $7.00. It also promotes cretonnes, Kapock Sunfast Draperies, and Velour Portieres in rich colors to warm rooms, noting their winter suitability and decorative appeal.

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Pleasing and Useful Jewelry and Wool Plaids Ad

Pleasing and useful jewelry items brightening quiet costumes include imitation pink coral sapphires amethysts set in old silver bar pins earrings brooches and necklace clasps with prices from 59 cents to 2 dollars. Also soft color woven wool plaids 42 to 54 inches wide suitable for winter skirts and dresses priced 1.50 to 4.00 per yard. Third floor.

One Clean Shirt All He Needed

An old advertisement recounts a man’s recovery from severe stomach pain after using May’s Wonderful Remedy. The copy claims the product clears catarrhal mucus and inflammation causing stomach and intestinal ailments, including appendicitis, with a money back guarantee from Riker Drug Store and druggists nationwide.

May Riker Drug Store

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