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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1918

Page

11

News of Interest to Women Telegram Page Directions

The Telegram’s Woman’s Page invites readers to send contributions with signatures and addresses to ensure appearance. Items may be telephoned to Barnum 6100 for inclusion.

Personal Jottings Hint at Local Family Visits

Ralph Lyman of Boston has been visiting Mrs. Peter Hevers at her 45 Onuk Street home. Numerous neighbors and relatives are noted as staying or traveling, with mentions of furloughs, hospital stays, and upcoming weddings and events in Stamford area social circles.

Ralph Lyman Boston Peter Hevers Me 45 Onuk Street

Inquire Into The Demand For Postum

A few years ago one could safely assume that most every family was drinking either tea or coffee. The note discusses shifts in beverage choices and frames Postum as a rising alternative amid changing tastes and health concerns, suggesting a larger social trend rather than a single event.

Cable All Are Well Boys of 102d Ambulance

A cablegram received at 2 30 yesterday from Dick Barvin through Ars Charles H Crosby confirms all members of the 102nd Ambulance company in France are well. The message, lacking a date line, was welcomed by families and the local Comfort club secretary Mrs Crosby as news that brings relief to mothers and friends.

102Nd Ambulance France Wall Ars Charles IT. Crosby Dick Barlow Dick" Barvin Acti Fhoreign Comfort Club Crosby Elih

Mrs Crosby Leads In Tag Day Collections

Mrs Crosby's team tops tag day totals with 154.29 tied to receipts from the event. Mrs Charles Bo Crosby is credited for the effort, collecting most funds in small change and working from the railroad station early in the morning.

Charles Bo Crosby Crosby

Charles M Cole Weds Isabel McCord in Greenwich War Time Wedding

Charles Mallett Cole of Bridgeport married Miss Isabel McCord in a Greenwich ceremony attended by about 60 guests. Rev. Oliver Huckel and Rev. Stephen Sherman officiated as the couple, both from prominent local families, began a honeymoon to mid October before settling at the Stratfield.

Tridgeport Greenwich Isabel McCore Charles Mallett Cole Oliver Huckel Greenwich Congregational Church Stephen Ll’. Sherman St. John's Episcopal Church William H. McCord Delle Haven Treenwich Red Cross Cole Bridgepom Mountain Grove Bridgeport St. John's Episcopal Shurch

Miss FitzRoy Weds Joseph J. Musante in St Pauls Rectory

Frances I FitzRoy daughter of Robert FitzRoy of 76 Edna Avenue married Joseph James Musante at St. Pauls Episcopal Church rectory on Saturday evening. The bride wore a gray traveling suit with a velvet hat. sister Jennie FitzRoy served as bridesmaid in dark blue. Best man was Fred Musante. They left for a two week honeymoon and will reside at 40 Jcina Street in a new home built by steam. Musante is a partner in the family wholesale fruit business, and the couple received many wedding gifts.

Frances I. FitzRoy Robert FitzRoy Edna Avenue Joseph James Musante St. Paul's Episcopal Church Jennie FitzRoy Fred Musante Jcina Street Musante Frui

Miss Johnson Weds Navy Engineer Man

Miss Matilda Alberta Johnson marries Dewitt Converse Farris at the home of her parents in Worcester. The ceremony, performed by Alfred Cioldboruivach, includes family members and best man Atrs True, sister of the bride, as bridesmaid. A reception follows with limited guests and a late return from an automobile trip through the Yorkshire mountains.

Wit C. Albert Joluisen di Lieweret Fremuc Treie Diaighiter Matilda Alberta Johnson Dewitt Converse Rarsay Dtashon Alahey Alfred Cioldboruivach Bidlnese True Atrs Wes Treld Abe Tian Theorkshire Arielay Worcester Hae Wurke Midten Avenue Mtr Tumsay Lhe Torpedo Moat

Telephone Operators Resume Winter Relief Work

Telephone operators at the Santhorn New Shighind exchange reorganize their field Chhross auxiliary and prepare to work through winter. Susan Irwin leads the musical department with Mrs Jett Daniels as secretary as they plan activities at a large restaurant venue.

Santhorn New Shighind Telephone Exchange Nike Aresaines Garmentis Loniehe Che Sivha Susan Irwin Comppiny Jett Paniels al Fightien

Nostalgic note on returning tasty fruit in fall

Hickory NY Record describes a traveler recalling the return of a familiar fruit or pastry in the fall. The piece fondly mentions how those who had not tasted it since childhood are drawn back by its sweetness, noting it as fattening yet welcome.

Hickory

Factory Women to Organize Machinists Union in City

Women factory workers in Jirtdgseport voted Saturday to form a new union aligned with the American Federation of Labor. The group aims to include all skilled and unskilled factory workers, with early plans to restrict initial membership to factory employees and later expand to clerks and stenographers. A temporary chairperson from the Union BMelilic Cartridge company was elected, and the ladies’ auxiliary pledged support. When the charter arrives from national headquarters, another meeting will be called.

Jirtdgseport District North International Association of Machinists Saburdiny Olhea Atvs Viva Bmelilic Cartridge Company Wet Lhett

Let Your Loyalty Shine in Woman's War Pledge Editorial

A Bridgeport editorial urges women to consider joining the government war effort by pledging to work on munitions if called. It cautions against sentiment and urges cool calculation, urging that all real patriots register openly and honestly. The piece notes past nurses drives as fiascos and calls for workers, including those with other roles, to prove genuine patriotism.

Bridgeport

Greenwich converts to weekly papers in town

The Greenwich News and Graphic switch from semi weekly to weekly publication. The change follows a dispute with prior weeklies and stems from a publishing company formed by Greenwich millionaires who own the Greenwich News, the Greenwich Graph, and the Graphic.

Greenwich Green News Greenwich Graph Greewich Publishing Company News Fred W. Lyon Edntor Milford Citizen The Graphic Reoenwich Erwin Edwards Comproniset

Women Keep Homefront Spirit While Soldiers Fight

The piece urges women to preserve home life and morale for soldiers in France. It stresses that husbands and sons fight with memories of home, and women should maintain familiar gowns, rooms, and faces to sustain national spirit.

France

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