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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1958

Page

18

Educator Retiring Honored At Tea in Fairfield

Mrs Wendell G Reycroft hosted a tea at her Brooklawn home to honor Miss Regina Steucek who retires as Fairfield director of elementary education. Guests included Dr Constance Burns and others. Miss Daniels, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Daniels, graduated from Connecticut College with a BA in history.

Wendell G. Reycroft Old Oak Road Brooklawn Park Hills Crawford Thompson Dogwood-drive Easton Philip I. Crawford Wampus Way Fairfield Reycroft Srea Regina Steucek Wilson Road Constance Jean Daniels William R. Daniels Victoria Lawn Lordship Connecticut College New London

Exterior woodwork finishing with varnish versus sealers

The article explains that exterior varnish fades and cracks after sun and weather exposure, and you cannot refresh faded varnish without removing all old coats. It recommends using a pigmented exterior wool sealer to preserve natural color while protecting wood. If varnish is used, apply spar or exterior varnish at about 70 degrees with no rain for a couple of days.

GoYa Group Elects Officers for Year 1

Andrew Demotses elected president of the Bridge Port Goya group. Other officers include Stella Povlos vice president Kristine Anton recording secretary Bessie Karaindros corresponding secretary and Gus Vlastaris treasurer. Advisors are Rev. William Keheys Julie Decos and Andrew Stamatis.

Andrew Demotses Bridge- Port Goya Stella Povlos Kristine Anton Bessie Karaindros Gus Vlastaris William Keheys Julie Decos Andrew Stamatis

Bridal gown patterns and doll clothes offer to readers

The notice promotes pattern 730 for a wedding gown and matching doll outfits with directions, pricing 35 cents plus 5 cents for mail, and mail to The Bridgeport Telegram in New York. It also advertises Laura Wheeler Needlecraft Book with 25 cent copy and bonus patterns. The Eunoia circle hosts a Fairfield picnic at 6 pm at 44 Wakeman Road, requesting guests bring their own plate and utensils.

Bridgeport Telegram P. O Old Chelsea Station New York N. Y Laura Wheeler Eunoia Circle The First Church Congregational Fairfield

Woman pays debt of gratitude after Irish Sweepstakes win

Mrs. Mary Witneski of Harrison, New Jersey, who won $140,000 in the Irish Sweepstakes, says she wants to thank doctors who operated on her heart six years ago at St Michael's hospital. She plans to repay a debt to Dr Nicholas Antonius and make a gift to a steel mill in appreciation.

Newark N. J Mary Witneski

Dr Antonius Presents Sweep Winnings to Aid Heart Victims

A donor named Dr Antonius presents ten thousand dollars from sweep winnings to a hospital fund supporting heart attack and heart disease victims. The gift aims to assist patients and boost community medical programs.

Divorces Granted in Superior Court by Judge Heatey

Uncontested divorces granted yesterday include Bertha Schultz from Earle Schultz of Wisconsin with prior marriage 1923 and desertion 1948, Louella Peterson from Raymond Peterson of Norwalk after March 21 1940 marriage, and Barbara Bonaiuto from Francis Bonaiuto of Bridgeport after October 2 1954 marriage.

Frank T. Heatey Bertha Earle Schultz Bertha Wheeler Schultz Bridgeport Earle R. Schultz Ocanonowoc Wis Louella Raymond Peterson Louella Watkins Peterson Norwalk Barbara Francis Bonaiuto Barbara Becak Bonaiuto Fairfield Francis

Daughters of American Colonists Chapter Plans Luncheon Meeting

Gov Thomas Welles chapter of Daughters of American Colonists holds a board meeting Monday at 11 am in the Town House restaurant YWCA Golden Hill street. A Dutch treat luncheon is planned for 12 15 pm. Plans for the 1958 59 season will be made with Mrs W Earle Hawley presiding.

Gov. Thomas

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