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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1958

Page

13

Engagement Announced Between Susan Maura Tierney and Earl Ware

Mr. and Mrs. William Robert Tierney announce the engagement of their daughter Susan Maura to Earl Hodges Ware, son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl H. Ware of Tampa Florida. Susan is a Roger Ludlowe High School alumna and Marjorie Webster Junior College student set to graduate in June. Ware is Notre Dame and Georgetown University School of Foreign Service graduate in government and international relations, a Tampa Yacht and Country Club and Palma Ceia Club member, and with Ware Manufacturing Company in Tampa.

William Robert Tierney Stoneleigh Road Fairfield Susan Maura Earl Hodges Ware Earl H. Ware Tampa Fla Tierney Roger Ludiowe High School Marjorie Webster Washington, D. C Ware University of Notre Dame Georgetown University School of Foreign Service Tampa Yacht and Country Club Palma Ceia Club Ware Manufacturing Company

War bride seeks city council seat in Oxnard

Elsa Hubbard a 76 year old war bride and mother of two is running as the first woman candidate for Oxnard California City Council. She competes with nine men for three seats in the April election after arriving from England during World War II and gaining citizenship in 1953. She has served on election boards civil service examining boards and the county dog commission and worked as county manager for Estes Kefauver pre convention campaign.

Oxnard Calif Bride California Elsa Hubbard Ray England United States Estes Kefauver

Johnson Motor Lines reports 44 percent drop in accidents

Johnson Motor Lines, Inc. says its accident frequency rate fell by 44 percent in 1857. The firm operates a terminal at 18 Main Street in Stratford.

Johnson Motor Lines, Inc Johnson Main Street Stratford

Pattern 4863 for children's play outfits

Printed Pattern 4863 offers a shirt top, shorts, and pedal pushers in children's sizes 2 4 6 8 with roomy active wear styling. Directions printed on each pattern part. Send 50 cents plus 5 cents per extra pattern to Anne Adams in care of The Bridgeport Telegram at 21 Pattern Dept 24 West 17th St New York NY 11. Include name address zone size and style number.

Anne Adams Bridgeport Telegram Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York N.Y

Jacoby on Bridge by Oswald Jacoby leads five clubs risk

South doubles to gain profit in five clubs while East’s five spades would fail. Ira Rubin leverages East’s bidding to discard diamonds, finesse hearts, and reef the queen of diamonds away. East wins king of clubs, then Ira dumps diamonds on hearts, ultimately outplaying to reach victory.

Oswald Jacoby East Tra Rubin New York Ira North East Dummy

Play to Highlight YW Council Party Tomorrow Evening

The YWCA Interclub Council hosts a skit titled Guess the Occupation with Mary Davis as Florence Nightingale and Lois Buchanan as Dottie Pollen among others. A white elephant auction follows. The Adult Inter-club Council meets March 3 at 8 p.m. in the YW, Beverly Anderson chairs, Valerie Talbot reports on Young Adults conference and member recruitment progress.

Interjclub Council YWCA Sp m Golden Hill Street Mary How Davis Florence Nightingale Lois Buchanan Dottie Pollen Grace Machalowski Elsie Bordencow June Wilburn Sam Shovel John Layton Old MacDonald Lois Bunting Louis Continental Joan Sprague Adutt Inter-club Council Beverly Anderson Valerie Talbot F London England Ywcas

Understanding CHILDREN By ANGELO PATRI

A guide to planning a 5 year old party focusing on activity spacious room simple refreshments and noncompetitive games. Emphasizes involving the birthday child in invitations and party planning and having parent helpers to supervise.

Angelo Patri

Theater Group to Meet in Stamford Home

The Contemporary Theater group sponsored by the Southern Connecticut Ethical Society will meet Thursday at 7 pm in Miss Judy Ackerman's Stamford home. John Anderson, creative director, will discuss backstage work in the first hour. the second hour covers readings of one act plays and scenes.

Contemporary Theater The Southern Connecticut Ethical Society Judy Ackerman Revonah Avenue Stamford John Anderson M.T

Bridgeport Art League Postponed Meeting Rescheduled

Mrs Frank C Lobdell president of the Bridgeport Art League says the monthly meeting and tea postponed last Monday due to the storm will be held this afternoon at noon in the club house 428 Clinton avenue A board meeting is set for 1 pm to precede the regular session

Frank C. Lobdell Bridgeport Art League Clinton Avenue

Bridgeport Echoes of Its Old Signs and Structures

A vivid stroll through Bridgeport reveals wrought iron fences, cupolas, and slate roofs that mark the city’s aging character. Facades bear faded business signs, hitching posts, carriage yards, and a brick stair on State Street quoting Tempus Fugit as a reminder of time’s passage.

Bridgeport State Street Iranistan Avenue West Avenue East Washington Avenue Arctic Street Carsteson Sread Street Fairfield Avenue Courtland Street Harrison Street Pequonnock Sait New Haven Water Street White House Clothing Company Main Street Bank Street City National Bank Housatonic Avenue Ozone Soap Company

Soviet Union Eyes Western Air Routes and Jets

An Air Force study cited by Rand Corp. says the Soviet Union may seek air routes to London Paris Tokyo and New York. The report notes Russia could use the 181 passenger TU4 turboprop for a non stop New York demonstration flight and aims to expand aviation influence via sales aid and modern air links. Hans Heymann Jr. traveled 7400 miles on Aeroflot in 1957 to summarize findings.

Washington U.S Idustry Russia London Paris Tokyo New York Rand Corporation Santa Monica Calif Air Force Hans Heymann, Jr Aeroflot Rand

Hoarding Blamed for Shortage of Goods in Calcutta

Report cites hoarding as the cause of missing razor blades and baby food from market places in Calcutta India. Authorities investigate and urge retailers to release stock to ease consumer shortages.

Calcutta India

Look Your Best by Calette for tall thin figures

For the very thin tall girl the spring coat news is a slim silhouette with wide shorter sleeves that create an illusion of broader shoulders. The look favors a broader shoulder line to balance height and frame.

I. Y

Spanish Lamb Stew With Rice Dinner Idea

Cooking writer Cecily Brownstone presents a family dinner plan featuring Spanish Lamb Stew with Rice, with steps for browning lamb, simmering in seasoned broth, and finishing with a rich egg vinaigrette. Includes a bread tray, baked appetizers, custard sauce cookies and a beverage. Serves 4 to 6.

Wee Women Warn Against Big Bills

A fragmented wartime or social column shows a cautionary note urging readers not to run up large expenses. The garbled caption mentions warnings about overspending and prudent budgeting among women groups.

Barbara Beadle to Wed Elton Renfree in June

Barbara L Beadle and Elton Renfree plan a June wedding. Beadle is a Barnard graduate active in music and a Galaxy Music employee. Renfree, UT alumnus, directed Austin Civic Theatre before Army service and now works as a research psychologist at Klein Institute in New York.

Leonard Aiken Beadle Mill Hill Road Southport Barbara Lee Elton Renfree P. H. Renfree Borger Texas MacDuffie School Springfield Mass Miss. Beadle Barnard College Columbia University Dessof Galaxy Music Corporation New York City Frederick Newton Taylor Windsor Hough Leonard Beadle Grace Welles Beadle Hartford Roger Welles Ain Newington Renfroe University of Texas Civic Theater Austin U. S. Army Medical Corps Denver Colo Klein Institute

Transplanting Teeth Offers Promising Dental Breakthrough

In this health column Dr. Herman Bundesen discusses UC California dentists shifting a third molar into a missing first molar. The technique, limited to young patients with developing roots, aims to create teeth from own tissue and could outpace false dentures in the future.

University of California Chester C. Fong R. Gordon Agnew University College of Dentistry

Determining the Sex of a Baby Before Birth

A recent test suggests gender can be inferred by measuring hormones in the pregnant woman's saliva though no method is absolutely definite.

Westberg Enrolls at Upsala College as Freshman

Charles E Westberg of Fairfield joins Upsala College East Orange New Jersey as one of 150 new students for the spring semester. A freshman he pursues a bachelor of business administration degree and is the son of Mr and Mrs Herbert W Westberg 979 Stilson Road.

Charles E. Westberg Fairfield Upsala College East Orange N. J Herbert W. Westberg Stitlson Road

Cub Scout Blue and Gold Dinner Set for Tomorrow

Cub Scout Pack 4 will hold its Blue and Gold dinner tomorrow at 7 p.m. in the William St. John son school. Miss Joan Ottaway, daughter of Mr and Mrs Kenyon Ottaway of Knoxville Tenn formerly of 1052 Prospect drive Stratford, has been named a member of Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.

Cub William St. Johnson Joan Ottaway Kenyon C. Ottaway Knoxville, Tenn Prospect Drive Stratford

One straight piece for skirt crochet pattern 637

Cone pei lom offers a simple child’s crochet pattern for a skirt and bodice with minimal shaping. Includes sizes 2 4 and 6 years, uses six balls of cotton size 4, and costs 35 cents plus 5 cents for first class mailing. Also promotes Laura Wheeler Needlecraft Book with two bonus patterns and other designs.

Bridgeport Telegram Needlecraft Dept P.O Old Chelsea Station New York N.Y Laura Wheeler

Garden Club Slates Meeting Tomorrow

Mrs. Stanley Burritt hosts the Greenfield Hill Garden Club at 445 Old Academy Road Fairfield tomorrow at 2 PM. Philip Barske of the Wildlife Management Institute will speak. Members bring forced bulbs or branches for judging. A board meeting is set for 1 30 PM.

Stanley €. Burritt Old Academy Road Fairfield Greenfield Hill Philip Barske The Wild Life Management Institute

Junior League Plans Roller Skating Party for Children

The Junior League of Bridgeport sponsors its annual party for members children on Thursday from 1 30 to 4 p m at Mosque Skating rink Mrs David Smith chairs arrangements and reservations may be made with Mrs Edward Bancroft A joint meeting of the Arts and Crafts departments of the Southport Woman's club will be hosted by Mrs Frederick W Roberts at 1 30 p m Thursday to discuss future activities at 236 Somerset Avenue Fairfield.

Junior League of Bridgeport, Inc Mosque David Smith Edward Bancroft Frederick W. Roberts Somerset Avenue Fairfield Southport Woman's Club

Miss Sally Reich Engaged to Marry Deane Hall Stokes

Announcement from Mr and Mrs Samuel Reich of Owenoke Westport cites the engagement of their daughter Sally Jean Reich to Deane Hall Stokes son of Mrs Charles Limtell of Stuart Florida and the late John W Stokes Time Inc New York is Sallys employer Deane Stokes is with the Chemical Bank of New York City White Plains N Y high school and Ohio Wesleyan alum Delta Tau Delta member and two years Navy lieutenant junior grade are noted

Samuel Reich Owenoke Westport Sally Jean Deane Hall Stokes Charles Limtell Stuart, Fla John W. Stokes Miss Reich Roger Ludlowe High School Fairfield Ohio Wesleyan University Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority Time, Inc New York City Stokes Chemical Corn Exchange Bank White Plains, N. Ry Ohio Wesleyian University Delta Tau Delta Fraternity Prade U. S. Navy

Birth of a Daughter for Capt and Mrs Bishop in Texas

Capt. and Mrs. Robert T. E. Bishop of San Antonio announce the birth of a daughter, Margaret Johnson Bishop, on January 6 at Nix Memorial Hospital. Edith Johnson, former Devon resident, is her mother. The Bishops have two older children, Anne and Robert.

Robert T. E. Bishop San Antonio Tex Margaret Johnson Bishop Nix Memorial Hospital Bishop Edith Johnson Harry W. Johnson Ridge Street Devon Brooke Army Hospital Anne Robert

Barnes Wakeley Troth Announced

The engagement of Miss Deoro Wakeley to J. Bruce Barnes is announced by her parents Mr and Mrs Melvin F Wakeley. Miss Wakeley is a Bridgeport Hospital nurse and Central High School graduate. Mr Barnes works with Write Inc and is an alumnus of Bassick High School and Dartmouth College.

Deoro‘thy Wakeley J. Bruce Barnes F. Judson Barnes Brooklawn Avenue Melvin F. Wakeley Ashton Street Miss Wakeley Central High School Bridgeport Hospital Mr. Barnes Write, Inc Bassick High Schoo Dartsmouth College

Deviled Ham Zip Mix With Coarstey Pepper

A brief kitchen note instructs adding zip to deviled ham for canapes by blending it with Coarstey ground black pepper to sharpen flavor.

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