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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1958

Page

17

Smorgasbord Planned by Stratford Universalist Church

The Stratford Universalist church plans a smorgasbord supper Saturday evening from 5 30 to 7 o clock in the church hall with committee volunteers listed for kitchens service and tickets Reservations may be made with Miss Fairbanks Mrs Feldmann and Mrs Litchfield noting Mrs Litchfield in charge of tickets and listed helpers and waitresses.

Alexander Smith A. K. Litchfield Mathew Mazur Fred Feldmann Albert Ciarcia Jean Peck Allen Quick H. C. Jayne Wanna Thorsdike Robert Cromie Walter Thayer Robert Dobson Wayne Bradley Lewis Chase Barbara Bradley Nancy Jayne Betty Mazur Betty Lou Beale Miss Fairbanks Feldmann Litchfield Mrs. Litchfield Universalist Church Stratford Church Hall Chapel Street New Hebrides Alice Fairbanks E. J. Owen Kitchen Sydney Australia

County Students To Be Graduated From Centenary

Three county girls will receive Associate in arts degrees from Centenary College for Women Hackettstown New Jersey Saturday at 1 1 a m They are Donna C Jones Judith C Fordham of Westport and Judith Hawie of Stratford Miss Jones daughter of Mr and Mrs Kinsey Jones of High Point Road Westport served as editor of Hack the college yearbook and was a member of Phi Theta honorary senior leadership society the Presidents Club and Delta Psi Omega Her sorority was Theta Epsilon Nu Miss Fordham daughter of Mr and Mrs William F Fordham of Long Lots Road Westport was editor of Spilled Ink the college newspaper served on the Hackboard was an officer of Phi Iota a member of Phi Theta Kappa and a member of the Presidents Club The daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward M Hawie 100 Stiles Street Stratford Miss Hawie was a member of the student activities committee the Outing Club and Delta Sigma Sigma sorority Students from this area who will begin their summer vacation Friday include Caro Talk 157 Tailsome Hill Road Fairfield Joanne Caeser daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert H Caeser Jr 95 Sycamore Lane Fairfield Francine Carletti daughter of Mr and Mrs Dominick Carletti of 48 Southfield Road Fairfield and Karen Newton daughter of Mr and Mrs Donald H Newton 13 Dock Road Milford

Centenary College For Women Hackettstown N.J Donna C. Jones Judith C. Fordham Westport Judith Hawk Stratford Miss Jones Kinsey Jones High Point Road Hack Phi Tata President's Club Delta Psi Omega Theta Epsilon Nu Miss Fordham William F. Fordham Long Lots Road Phi Iota Phi Theta Kappa National Junior College Honorary Scholastic Society Presidents Club Edward M. Hawie Stiles Street Hawie Karen Newton Donald H. Newton Dock Road Milford

Neighbors dispute over beagle ownership ends with death revelation

In Girdler Kentucky a beagle identity dispute between Orville Root and neighbor Willie Smith led to a one day trial with 50 witnesses. the dog died of suffocation in the trunk of Smith's car. Root pays court costs and contemplates court again as the dog reappears in town. Meanwhile the Good family in Bridgeport announce the birth of daughter Susan on June 2 with relatives named.

Sam Jones

Luncheon Planned by DAR Chapter Honors Mrs Morehouse

The Mary Silliman chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution hosts a Monday luncheon at 12 30 PM in the Stratfield hotel Sun room with Mrs Vernon S Morehouse as guest of honor as she retires from assistant treasurer after almost 30 years. The annual meeting follows at 2 PM with officer reports and a candlelight memorial led by Miss Mary N Barker and Mrs Clarence O Lister.

Vernon S. Morehouse Mary Silliman Daughters of the American Revolution Stratfield Hotel Morehouse Shirley Treadwell Mary N. Barker Clarence 0. Lister William C. Bristol Frank TI. Gaylord Frederick H. Beckwith W. Earle Hawley E. Gesner A. Russell Cone Julian A. Sohon Ernest H. Pluff Lucy Curtiss Barker David Hawley Nancy Banfill Phyllis Whitney Kenneth German Wiliam G. Davis Beckwith Diana Marsh Murray DAR Gale Hohenshell Huntington University of Connecticut Agnes Esposito Central High School Dorothy E. Wilmot John D. Slady Homemakers William H. Frederick Stratford Bridgeport Maplewood

Reid announces birth of daughter Katherine Cortright

Mr. and Mrs. John H. Reid of Pittsfield Massachusetts formerly of Fairfield announce the birth of a daughter Katherine Cortright in Pittsfield on May 17. Mrs. Reid is Carol Nelson daughter of Mrs. Howard F. Stiles of 1615 Fairfield Avenue. The paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mee at 16 Craig Place Fairfield.

John H. Reid Pittsfield Mass Fairfield Katherine Cortright Reid Carol Nelson Howard F. Stiles Fairield Avenue Charles Craig Place Fairel

Wee Women Teal Kit Urges Focus on This Planet

A brief note urges readers to abandon other planets for a time and improve the current one, urging action with a playful call to use a teal kit. The tone echoes light, whimsical editorial chatter.

Presbylterians Plan Strawberry Shortcake Luncheon

Westminster Presbyterian church women hold their annual strawberry shortcake luncheon today from noon to 4 30 p m at the church. The Thistle club and Keough circle assist under Mrs Ray Swanson. Public may attend and reservations are with Miss M Davenport. Mrs Hugh Blaney presides aided by several members and decorating coordinators.

Westminster Presbbyterian Thistle Club Keough Circle Ray Swanson M. ©. Davenport Hugh Blaney William Brown Percy Coker Ray Chiarentelli William Dawson Charles Riley Jean Smith M. H. Griswold J. Fred Johnson J. A. Kauffroth

PTA Officers and Chairs Named for Francis P. Dunigan School

Mrs Harriette Boucher was installed as president of the Francis P Dunigan school Parent-Teacher Association by retiring president Mrs Charles Robinson at the final meeting. New officers include Tillie Olex Grace Casano as vice presidents Marge Magyar as corresponding secretary Francis Weeks as recording secretary and Mae Sullivan as treasurer. Delegates to the PTA Council are Edith Mihek and Grace Lundquist. Committee heads include Kay Lotty membership Estelle Perry historian Blanche Laurie publicity Irma Allison citizens committee Sue Weintraub Dunigan Booster bar Joseph Greco Civil Defense Shirley Robinson legislature and Pauline Schine publications and magazines.

Harriette Boucher Francis P

Yacht Club Women Open Season With Dessert Card Party

The Women's auxiliary of the Pootatuck Yacht Club kicks off its 1958 season with a dessert card party on Tuesday June 10 at 1 30 p m in the clubhouse Strat Mrs Francis Stosse chairs the event with co chairs Ways and Means members and a long list of committee helpers Reservations can be made with Mrs Francis Stosse or any committee member.

Pootatuck Yacht Club Stratford Francis Stosse Henry Becker Robert Sherman Ways and Means Fred Ashcroft Victor Caltham Harvey Hutchinson Rome Lalli Charles Novey John Porter Charles Stosse Frank Stosse

Theater Party by Jewish Women in Westport

The Westport section of the National Council of Jewish Women will host a theater party on June 14 at the Shakespeare theater in Stratford to benefit the Visiting Homemaker's Service in Westport. A Midsummer Night's Dream will precede a box supper at the Housatonic river bank. Mrs. Bernard Friedman, Mrs. Harry Schein, and Mrs. Arthur Mainzer lead arrangements for VHS, aiding homemakers unable to perform duties due to illness or other reasons.

Westport National Council of Jewish Women Shakespeare Theater Stratford Housatonic River Bernard Friedman Harry Schein Arthur Mainzer

Catholic Ladies Plan Stamford Retreat at Villa Maria

The Ladies groups from Holy Name St John Nepomucene and Sts Cyril and Methodius schedule a retreat at Villa Maria Stamford from tomorrow through Sunday. Contact Mrs Mary Qleyar at Holy Name of Jesus rectory Norfolk Nebraska for attendance. A birth notice reports a fourth child a daughter born May 28 in Norfolk. The child has a sister and two brothers. Mrs Hillson formerly Marie V eckerelli daughter of Anthony Veckereli and Mrs Hillson is daughter of Ralph Hillson of Boston. Mr and Mrs Joseph fa

Holy Name St. John Nepomucene Sts. Cyril and Methodius Villa Maria Stamford Mary Qleyar Holy Name of Jesus Rectory Norfolk Neb Hillson Marie Veckerelli Anthony Veckereli North Park Avenue Ralph Hillson Boston Mass Joseph Fa

Understanding CHILDRE and Promotion Pressures

Unearned promotions put pressure on teachers to advance pupils not ready for the next grade. The piece argues for holding back slow learners with remedial help or a temporary holdover, plus weekly progress checks to prevent long failure. It stresses that backsliding promotes distress, discouragement, and loss of faith in school.

Sy Angelo Patri

Dolls and bears produced in the britale of luminous plastic

Cuddly toys including dolls and teddy bears are being made in a bottom cot area described as luminous plastic. The fragment suggests a crafts or production scene with a focus on toy materials and storage.

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