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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1918
Page
11
Community notices invite women readers to send items for the Telegram Woman’s Page. Signatures and addresses are requested to ensure appearance. Submissions may be telephoned to Barnum 6100 for inclusion.
Miss Elizabeth Cooney visits Stamford with friends as Jerome Lyman departs for Camp Greenleaf. A lively gathering at Mrs Tudge’s home features music, singing, games, and a speech presenting Lyman with a wrist watch and comfort kit from his friends. Attendees include the Virellis, Curran, Lowns, Sullivan, and many local families.
Mrs. Peter Donaldson of 388 William Street, formerly of Hartford, has taken a factory job at Tremington Arms. She came to work two weeks ago during a national drive and praises the conditions, saying the work is hard but interesting, the treatment excellent, and she has not missed a day.
Miss Louise Holmes and Joseph Weber were married at nine o elegach on Saturday morning by Rev. Alexander Alison Jr. at the Presbyterian church rectory. The ceremony had no attendants and a small group attended. The couple left for a two week trip in the Berkshires. both work at First Bridgeport National Bank.
Three additional Bridgeport nurses join the effort to relieve influenza strain at Devens. Julia Corcoran, a Vincent's Hospital graduate, will depart on the 9:46 train Tuesday morning with plans to bring clothing and gear. Lilian Wigglesworth, Stratford native and Vincent's graduate, leaves on today’s afternoon train. Ann Davies of 46 High Street, another Vincent's graduate, hopes to join later this week as health allows. Earlier arrivals include Mary Quissey, Mary Honan, and Earle Martin who left Saturday morning.
In this city the bride’s parents are Mr and Mrs freeree Wl. Tietises at Nava Bootie. She has made her home here for seven or eight years. After their honeymoon Mr and Mrs Weber will reside at 1610 Laurel Avenue.
Miss Mary Sullivan daughter of Air and BM Patrick Sullivan of 31 Winter Street becomes the citys first Bridgeport nurse to pass the Navy examination. She completed the service exams in New Haven two weeks ago earning a three year leave of absence and having served on the wheel board of Bridgeport tars since 1915.
Miss Anna Light, daughter of Mr and Mrs Owen Light of Black Rock avenue, left Sunday for New York City to report to Base Hospital 3. She served in Bridgeport schools for two years and is the second nurse from the city schools to enlist. Light graduated from the New York Post Graduate Hospital in 1919 and earlier did private nursing in New York City. Her brother William is already in service.
A reader urges saving a dollar a week for Liberty bonds by buying cheaper fish. The household vote favors cutting meat, using haddock or fillets to meet the weekly dollar goal, freeing funds for the war bond drive. The anecdote highlights thrift and wartime fund-raising.
An authority in the Journal of the American Medical Association states fish should be considered a two-protein food like meat. He notes fish fats are well assimilated, with mackerel, grayfish, and salmon showing high digestibility, supporting extensive dietary use of fish as a valuable food.
Bridgeport based Business Women's Club to reorganize for winter and hold a banquet at the YWCA at 6 45 tonight. Arthur Tie principal of Bridgeport High School will speak, with Miss Aceline Grabh accompanying and Miss Hagel Tjeard to perform. President Miss Thause leads the group of local businesswomen who meet biweekly.
A Bridgeport alderman proposes fined landlords and agents who refuse to rent to tenants with children. The piece argues that families are crucial to government and war effort, urging the Common Council to act to ensure housing for workers and munitions production.
Madge trusts Dicky with money while hiding funds on her person to appear independent. They head toward Madison Avenue entrance to a Garden event amid a throng for an election driven crowd. Dicky uses reserved seat checks to push through as security eyes pass.
Winter programs at the City YWCA feature dressmaking and domestic nurse training. Wartime focus enhances sessions in pressmaking millinery and conservation foods. New facilities, larger privileges, and varied classes open October 1 to October 12 with secretaries introduced and sewing, gym, and dining upgrades.
A one week sale offers high grade bedroom sets from Grand Rapids factories. Prices rise quickly, so buyers may save on Brown Mahogany, Antique Brown Mahogany, American Walnut, Sheraton, Louis XVI, and Adamantine styles, with five to nine piece assortments and regular prices listed. Fourth floor.
Gold china and glassware described with blue and amber tones and encrusted gold borders. Prices listed include Salad or Fruit Bowls eight fifty to fourteen dollars, Sugar and Cream fifteen, Bread Tray eleven fifty, Vase ten, Nut Bowls seven fifty eight fifty, Cake Plates five to five fifty, Glassware bowls and plates eight to eight, Candy Jars six, Compotes four to five dollars.
In these days of conservation Pyrex glass dishes save fuel by absorbing heat and cooking foods evenly. The article highlights heat resistance, non discoloration, and a special heating process. It lists prices for casseroles, baking dishes, pie plates, custard cups, ramekins, and sets.
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