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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1952
Page
9
Crochet a visor cap, large draw-string bag, and sandals in your chosen color for holiday wear. Pattern 5623 includes complete instructions, stitch diagrams, and finishing directions. Send 25 cents plus name and address to Anne Cabot, Bridgeport Telegram, 1150 Ave. Americas New York.
Easton Garden club plans a Wednesday afternoon garden tour starting at 2 p.m. at Mrs. Dwight C. Wheeler's home on North Street, visiting several members' gardens before tea at Mrs. Join S. Allen's home. Rain would cancel the tour and move to an informal meeting at Mrs. Allen's at 2 p.m.
Announcement from Mr and Mrs Thomas Delahunt of Brooklyn New York states the engagement of their daughter Mildred to Lieut Robert C Smith son of Mr and Mrs Robert J Smith of Stratford Mississippi He is a Navy war veteran and currently stationed at Randolph Air Force Base Texas Mildred is a head nurse at Methodist Hospital School of Nursing Brooklyn New York
Swans Down Self Rising cake flour makes tender chocolate layers. Bake two 8 inch layers, spread orange cream cheese frosting between and on top. Frosting uses butter, cream cheese, orange rind, sugar, orange juice, vanilla. serve in wedges.
The Aiz News in Fashions will be discussed by Miss Esther Burr at the monthly meeting of St Patrick's Rosary Confraternity Tuesday at 8:15 pm in the church parlors. Mrs H M Gallagher, Mrs Michael Carrano and Mrs E Ross Patterson will be models. Hostesses include Mrs Arthur Sullivan as chair, plus a long list of local ladies.
Mrs. Samuel H. Kline will be seated as president of the Parent Faculty council of Woodrow Wil on school at the closing meeting of the year tonight when the fifth anniversary will be observed. Also to be installed are Francis Chandler first vice president Mrs. Kenneth Smith second vice president Mrs. James Jones secretary Louis Jissons treasurer Mrs. Carroll Jones historian and Mrs. Elmer Szeely registrar Supper will be served at 7 pm with the meeting following Mrs. John Scully retiring president will preside.
The article describes three terrace types. Type one uses dug topsoil with flat stone or 4 inch blocks. mixed with cement sand gravel for stabilization. Type two involves pouring a concrete slab that can sink or heave, causing a roller coaster feel. Type three uses poured concrete over a well drained base with stone finish, three to four inch slab on a deep gravel base, reducing cracking.
A bridge column offers practical guidance from Jacoby on handling weak hands and avoiding overreaction to poor cards. Tips emphasize counting entries, managing risk, and staying calm to navigate tricky auctions and play.
The column follows Abe Wechsler, a bridge ace, as he defends a hand against South’s error in a club led heart sequence. Wechsler’s precise defense foils South, who misplays hearts and finesses, leaving him eight tricks. It notes better play by Wechsler and criticizes South’s choices. Also mentions Warner and Farwell returning from Puerto Rico.
During a publishers conference in New York Charles Guy and Grace visited Connecticut. They toured New England as spring bloomed, praised the scenery and Texas hospitality, and reflected on home in Connecticut as a cherished place in their lives. Also notes on Mr and Mrs William C Plunkett returning from Pinehurst and Mrs Marshall Bassick visiting Louisville.
Engagement announced for Carolyn L Longley of West Haven to Robert I Weed of Southport. Longley holds BS RN from University of Connecticut and works at Grace New Haven Hospital. Weed, Loomis School graduate, will earn BS from Yale and is set to graduate from Yale School of Medicine.
The United church announces the third annual Chancel choir supper to honor their service. Supper at 6 20 in Pilgrim hall followed by a short program. Congregation members and friends may attend.
Air and Mrs Thomas H Hamilton of 92 Herkimer Street announce the engagement of their daughter Jean M Hamilton to Robert B Tellalian son of Mrs Virginia V Tellalian of 30 Bennett Street and the late Aram H Tellalian Miss Hamilton a Bassick High School Whitney School of Art graduate works in theHowland Dry Goods display department Tellalian a Bassick High School Yale University and University of Connecticut Law School graduate is with the law firm Tellalian and Tellalian A fall wedding is planned.
Mr and Mrs Peter J McGuire announce the engagement of their daughter Joan Marie to Sergeant Raymond John Schietinger son of Mrs George Schietinger and the late Mr Schietinger. Miss McGuire attended Warren Harding High School and works at WD Engineering in General Electric. Sergeant Schietinger also attended Warren Harding and served in the Air Force. he is stationed at Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield California.
The Father Ford club of St. Ann's parish sponsors a style show at the school hall Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. Fashion stylist Mrs. Peggy Trojanowski will present outfits. Models include Marian Almstead Truddy Goldger Evelyn O'Shea and Mary McGowan. Mary Carey leads decorations Jean Goering handles publicity Lydia Casavant refreshments.
Mrs A A Corwin who chairs the annual tea and garden party for the Ladies Charitable Society has announced the assisting committee for the event to be held Wednesday afternoon May 21 at the home of Mrs Thomas L Eilis Unquown Hill. The dining room decor ushers and publiciters are listed with Tracy C Dickson Jr as society president.
Stoles come in many lengths from long narrow to wide cloaks shaping the silhouette. Narrow types slim the look while the broad shoulder stole flatters a slim face and figure.
Bridgeport Quota club schedules a dinner session at 6 30 p m on Wednesday in the Hitching Post with newly elected president Miss Elsa Lusebrink presiding. Guest speaker Miss Ann Ketcham of Warner Brothers will discuss Facts About Your Figure and present a color film Figures are Fashion.
Mrs Florence Byers newly installed president will preside at a meeting Tuesday at 8 p m in the Jewish Community center New chairmen will be announced and delegates to the state convention of the WV posts and auxiliaries May 23 25 and 25 in New Haven will be appointed Plans will also be discussed for summer activities
The Ladies Guild of Calvary Episcopal Church Main and Summit streets will host a dessert bridge and food sale Tuesday at 1 30 p.m. Members should bring Holiday Bags. Mrs T A Baker is chairman.
A fashion show by the Guild of the Church of the Holy Family Fairfield will be Wednesday at 8 15 p m in the church hall Old Stratfield road with Rene's Dress Shop outfits and Celines Millinery hats. Models include Antonia Lavigne Barbara Dunn and others with Ray Colonari as commentator. Hostesses lead by Thomas Luddy with a slate of officers to be presented.
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