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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1958

Page

13

State DAC Meets Here This Week Host Welles Unit

The Connecticut Daughters of American Colonists hold their spring meeting Friday at the Hitching Post Inn with Gov. Thomas Welles chapter as hostesses. First Lieut. Leslie Griffin will speak and show films. The executive board meets at 11 am, business meeting follows, and lunch at 12:30 pm. Reservations for luncheon are due tomorrow. Decorations are organized by Mrs. Charles Townsend and Miss Maude Thorpe with hospitality chaired by Mrs. W Earle Hawley and team.

Connecticut State Society, Daughters of American Colonists Hitching Post Thomas Welles Leslie Griffin Nike Installation Clarance Lister Ridgeway Easton Charles R. Townsend Maude Thorpe W. Earle Hawley Harvey R. Bowman Daniel S. Smith Emile c. Canning Ernest H. Piuff

Miss Adele Bruce Bride Sets June 28 Nuptials

Miss Adele Bruce of Fairfield will wed William Brewster Hanchet Taylor of Southport and Aberfeldy Scotland in Trinity Episcopal Church Southport at 3 30 pm with a reception at Fairfield Country Club The bridal party includes maid of honor Miss Margaret Bruce matron of honor Greens Farms flower girl Ellen Bruce and bridesmaids Nancy Richardson Sally Whitaker Mary Ellen Nichols Judith Van Dusen Best man Anthony F Hoyt Usher corps members include Alfred C Bruce Jr Noble Vincent Briggs Cunningham Charles Boswell and Lieut Richard Dugger

Adele Austin Brute Alfred C. Bruce Old Post Road Fairfield William Brewster Hanchet-Taylor Barbara B. Hanchet-Taylor Hulls Highway Southport A. J. Hanchet-Taylor Aberfeldy Scotland Trinity Episcopal Church Isaac Northup Country Club of Margaret Bruce Greens Farms Ellen Bruce Nancy Richardson Darien Sally Whitaker New York City Mary Ellen Nichols Syosset L. 1 Judith van Dusen Anthony F. Hoyt Alfred C. Bruce, Jr Noble E. Vincent Briggs S. Cunningham Charles Boswell Geneva N. Y Richard Dugger Washington, D.C

Luncheon Meeting Of Southport Woman's Club Literature Group

Members of the literature department of the Southport Woman's Club will meet for luncheon tomorrow at 1 p.m. in the home of their chairman Mrs. Frank Millington at 428 Gid Mill road Fairfield.

Southport Woman’s Club Frank Millington Gid Mill Road Fairfield

Advice on Your HEALTH: Travel risks and precautions

The piece advises travelers visiting foreign countries to guard against dysentery by drinking boiled or mineral water, avoiding unpeeled fruit and leafy vegetables, and preferring cooked vegetables. It also suggests carrying an anti diarrheal, noting risks from climate, diet, and altitude. It mentions Caesarean section after maternal death as a reported possibility.

Europe Mexico Cuba Central South America Far East Africa

Coeds to model styles in Pattern Part Traits fashion show

Irene Denby of Bridgeport and Gail Cook of Stratford head a group of University of Connecticut home economics students who will model their own Style creations in Pattern Part Traits at Lidle Theater Thursday night. Others from Fairfield County include Kathleen Canewari Norwalk Sharon Hitt Westport Mary Ja Gilbert Wilton and Elizabeth Griffiths Old Greenwich.

Irene Denby King’s High Wway Bridgeport Gail Cook Bridgeport Avenue Stratford University of Connecticut Lidle Fairfield County Kathleen Canewari New Canaan Avenue Norwalk Sharon Hitt Lone Pine Lane Westport Mary Ja Gilbert Olmstead Hill Road Wilton Elizabeth Griffiths Hallsey Drive Old Greenwich

Summer pattern 4670 sheath with trim and pockets

New for Summer pattern 4670 by Anne Adams offers a shapely sheath with a smart double breasted line and contrast collar trim. Misses sizes 7 12 to 20 require 33 4 yards of 39 inch fabric. directions printed on pattern parts. send 50 cents plus extra for first class mail to Bridgeport Telegram Pattern Dept New York.

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

Understanding CHILDREN by ANGEL O RI Home Centered Life

The article urges designing homes with space and privacy for children to grow through hands on activity. It suggests farm or open country settings foster their learning, while suburban homes should include workshops, kitchens, sewing rooms, and supervised projects. Fathers and mothers should plan meaningful activities to draw children home after school.

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Easton Garden Club Meets Wednesday At Cedar Hill Road

Mrs Foster P Whitworth Jr opens her Easton home on Cedar Hill Road Wednesday at 2 pm for an Easton Garden Club meeting. Program chairman Mrs Herbert W Jepson lists speakers Mrs Henry E Nickerson on Fruit of the Pendants, Mrs Kurt H Meyer on Helpful Hints, Mrs Frederick J Dixon on Orchids, and Mrs Clayton Griffin on Perennials and Geranium care. Hostess chairman Mrs Thomas S Silva aided by Mrs C Harry McGill Jr, with Mrs Nickerson Mrs Ralph J Brown and Mrs C Horace Tuttle assisting and tea hosted by Mrs Walter T MacAdam and Mrs J Parker Taylor.

Foster P. Whitworth, Jr Cedar Hills Road Easton Easton Garden Club Herbert W. Jepson Henry E. Nickerson Kurt H. Meyer Frederick J.J .Dixon Clayton Griffin Thomas S. Silva C. Harry McGill, Jr Nickerson Ralph J. Brown C. Horace Tuttle Walter T. MacAdam J. Parker Taylor

Sorority plans party and sale under Beta Sigma Phi chapter

Mrs. John Steben, president elect of Alpha Beta chapter, leads arrangements for a fundraising card party and cake sale Thursday at 8 p m in Viking Hall Alfred Street with a jewelry display by Miss Bernice Enshaw. Proceeds go to a local charity. Committees named for year include social Ways and Means Service Program Membership and contact. Delegates to state convention named. bakery products for May 24 cake sale at Smirnoff's market to be received.

John Steben Alpha Beta Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Viking Hall Alfred Street Bernice Enshaw Szebén Gustave Szitagy Thomas Haydon Louis Suarto Richard DelLorme Arthur Danie Louis’ Schmidt Walter Ehrlich Richard Howie Thomas Riley John Dingee William Dunlop James Bourne Maxine Kolat Edward Gilchrest Harmon Clanton George Meier Douglass MacQuarrie James Todd Louise Walkler Raymond Edward John Behn DeLorme Duncan Brown Louis Schmidt Riley Gilchrest Brown Szilagyi Dingee Bourne Meier Steben Ehrlich Howie Smirnoff’s Market

Mount St Vincent alumnae to host spring luncheon

The Southern Connecticut chapter of Mount St Vincent alumnae will hold its annual spring luncheon Saturday at the Red Barn in Westport with Sister Catharine Marie and Dr. Margaret Rendt in attendance. Mrs. Arthur Grout of Fairfield will host Stratfield Garden Club’s meeting on Wednesday May 21 at 1 30 p.m. with Mrs. August Heske presiding. A plant sale will follow.

Southern Connecticut College of Mount St Vincent Alumnae Red Barn Westport Catharine Marie Margaret Rendt Alumnae Association Arthur Grout Random ‘Yoad Fairfield Stratfield Garden Club August Heske

Wedding Date Set By Barbara Lauder

Miss Barbara Lauder daughter of Mr and Mrs Beeson P Lauder of Fairfield chosen June 1 for her marriage to Jonathan Clementer son of Mr and Mrs Howard W Peabody of East Hampden The ceremony at 3 30 p m in First Methodist church with Dr William Alderson officiating A reception follows in church parlors The couple are seniors at the University of Connecticut They will spend the summer in Montana and plan to make Libby Montana their home after graduation.

Barbara Lauder Beeson P. Lauder Brookmere Drive Fairsfield Jonathan Hull’ Clemenger Howard W. Peabody East Hampden First Methodist Church William HM. Alderson Cart Hl. Larson New Wilmington Herbert Hidu Stoors John Kopf Storrs Robert B. Lauder Fairfield Miss Lauder Mr. Clementer University F Connecticut Montana Clementer U. S. Forestry Service Libby

Judith Ann Hancox Engaged to Walter Fair

Mrs Robert Hancox of Pepper Street Stepney announces the engagement of her daughter Judith Ann Hancox to Walter Fair son of Mrs Byron J Fair of South Orange New Jersey and the late Mr Fair. Judith a Newtown High School graduate studies at New Haver State Teachers College Walter attended Pennsylvania State College and now studies English at the University of Bridgeport as a member of the Gamma Omega chapter of Alpha Tau Omega.

Robert Hancox Pep ‘Per Street Stepney Judith Ann Walter Fair Byron J. Fair South Orange N. J Mr. Fair Miss Hancox Mr. Hancox Newtown High School New Haver State Teachers College Fair Pennsylvania State College University of Bridgeport Gamma Omega Alpha Tau Omsega

Junior Mothers' Party Marks Anniversary at YMCA

The Junior Mothers' club of the YMCA celebrates its second anniversary tonight with a party. The organizing committee features James M. King Sr., Jackie Benedetto, Ruby Lavery, Helen Chopik, and Carmella Christensen among others.

Junior Mothers’ Club The YMCA James M. King, Sr Jackie Benedetto Ruby Lavery Helen Chopik Carmella ‘Christensen

London Hopes Thinner String Cuts Postal Costs

London reports the British postal service estimates savings of up to 64,400 dollars this year by using a thinner type of string. The claim focuses on reduced material and handling costs within the postal system’s operations.

London British Postal Service

Dr John H Small to wed Miss Warsh in June

Announcement of the engagement of Miss Ann Cecil Warsh to Dr John Howard Small son of Mr and Mrs Joseph H Small of Albany New York. Miss Warsh a graduate of Albany Academy for Girls Lasell Auburndale has worked with Vogue in New York. Dr Small a Tufts and New York Medical College graduate served in the Navy and will be an oncology resident at Brigham Hospital Boston starting July 1.

Ann Cecil Warsh John Howard Small Joseph H. Small West Tait Avenue Harry E. Warsh South Manning Boulevard Albany N.Y Warsh Albany Academy For Girls Lasell Auburndale Mass Vogue Magazine New York City Smart Tufts University New

Kitchen Companion Doll Pattern for Mixer Cover

A pattern offer describes a pretty practical gay doll to protect a mixer with remnants of fabric and clothes. It invites readers to send thirty five cents for pattern 67 via Bridgeport Telegram Needlecraft Dept. New York, plus extra for the Laura Wheeler Needlecraft Book and more designs in a handwork book.

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

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