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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1956
Page
18
Morris Nissenbaum of the I. L. Peretz School reviews world events from the last year in light of Kuwait and Judaism. The open public talk, set for 8:30 p.m., is at 12 Hudson Street in the Workman’s Circle Cultural Center.
Plans are set for the wedding of Lynn Ann Ellsworth, daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas St Ellsworth, to William J Klein of Fairfield. The ceremony will be February 2 at 11 a m in St Ann's Church with Frank Klein Jr as best man and ushers Samuel Berardino and Eugene Lasko. A reception follows at Eichner's. Ellsworth, a Lauralton Hall and Katharine Gibbs graduate, works with her father in real estate and insurance. Klein, a Roger Ludlowe graduate, Navy veteran, is a student at the University of Bridgeport.
The engagement of Miss Mary Jane Doulin to John Francis Bernard is announced by her parents from Newburgh New York. Miss Doulin is a Newburgh Free Academy graduate who worked at the New York Telephone company. Bernard is Stratford High School graduate with a bachelor degree in library service and serves as head librarian at the New York Military Academy Cornwall on Hudson.
The Women’s guild of St Thomas church Fairfield hosts the annual holiday hop for parish teens and friends in Wakeman Memorial hall Southport with dancing until 11, king and queen, novelty dances prizes and refreshments. Guild president Mrs John P Duffy leads, assisted by Mr and Mrs John Sullivan Edward Baker and two Reverends Casey and Tetreault. Ticket duties are handled by CYO and Children of Mary members including Gilbert Roberts Ann Duffy Anthon y DeMattia Elenore Collimore Mary Ann Weintich Carol Ohrman John Mackler and Mary Ann Malasics.
Health column by Herman Bundesen M D analyzes executive stress and heart risk. It cites Thomas H Coulter of the Chicago Association of Commerce and Industry urging earlier training for leaders and emotional physical prep to endure demanding roles. It advises anticipating promotions planning for emotional adjustment and stress management. A Q A section notes nerves can trigger skin diseases including neuro dermat itis.
Anne Adams pattern 4729 offers girls jumper and blouse with sizes 6 to 14. includes yardage 35 inch fabric and hooded blouse option. send 35 cents plus 5 cents mailing to Pattern Dept New York address with name and address.
Miss Dolores S Anderson daughter of Mr and Mrs Arval Anderson of Ogden Utah married Henry Goldman son of Mrs Goldman Jr of Meadowridge farm Porus Ridge Road New Canaan and Hampshire House New York last Saturday at First Methodist Church Ogden. Mrs Goldman a Weaver College graduate. Mr Goldman Berkshire School and University of Wyoming alumnus. They plan a Nassau honeymoon and will reside in New Haven where Mr Goldman serves in the Army.
Elizabeth Knowlton Spencer daughter of Abbott and Mrs Spencer of New Canaan married Jack Carl Hoefer son of Mr and Mrs Carl Hoefer of Doniphan Missouri in the Friends Meeting House Wilton in a Quaker wedding Wednesday morning. The bride is a Putney School and Smith College alumna. The groom attended Earlham College and Missouri State College.
Mrs Anna R Leavy of 328 Remington Street was elected and installed for a two year term as Supreme Chief Companion of the Companions of the Forest of America at the biennial convention in Atlantic City New Jersey. She is employed in the payroll department of Columbia Records Inc and has long served as financial secretary of a Lucetia Warner circle in this city.
A brief feature notes a small group of girls showing off language skills, including French phrases, in a playful class setting. The lively session highlights curiosity, early literacy, and classroom smarts.
In a bridge deal, Jacoby signals and a cautious economy play save the south hand against a 3NT contract after an opening lead. The auction proceeds North South with 1NT, then 3NT by South, followed by Pass passes and the opening lead clarifies the essential tenets of play.
The article outlines a bridge hand strategy for three no trump, advising to win the first spade in your hand and then lead seven off clubs toward dummy to attempt a finesse. If the finesse loses to king you win remaining clubs. if it loses to jack you plan another finesse. West's holdings of missing club honors determine success, and this approach reduces guesswork while conserving mental energy for tougher hands.
In the auction North East South West 1 Diamond Pass 1 Heart Pass 2 NT Pass You hold Q I 9 6 3 BES, decide whether to bid five diamonds or pass. The problem asks what South should do in this standard hand and invites a slam decision if North has controls.
Patrolman Billy Joe Revels on the Oklahoma City police beat carries a pocket-size radio with ear-plug receiver. While checking doors and alleys he stays tuned to an all-night station to beat loneliness.
Miss Lucille Uhlig daughter of Mr and Mrs H W Uhling of Stratford will marry Second Lieutenant James H Lane son of Col and Mrs Henry C Lane of Norfolk Virginia. The ceremony at 1 am in St James church Stratford with maid of honor Joan Uniing and attendants Mrs William Johnston and Mrs E C Griffin. Col Lane will be best man and ushers include John Lane and Edward Lidiak. A Patterson club reception in Fairfield will follow. Miss Uhling is a Duke graduate and government chemist. Mr Lane a Duke civil engineer and Marine Corps officer at Camp Quantico Arlington Virginia.
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