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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1958

Page

14

Miss Coles Heads Newfield WSCS and Committees Named

Florence Coles is the new president of the Woman's Society of Christian Service at Newfield Methodist Church. Officers include Dorothy Groerson as vice president and Mae Gillette Wood as secretary, with a large slate of committee appointments led by Danbury home and kitchen groups and a board rep. Also noted is the birth of Thomas James to Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Smith of South Woodstock, born May 20 at Day Kimball Hospital Putnam, with grandparents listed.

Florence Coles Woman's Society of Christian Service Newfield Methodist Church David Barnes Chamberlain Dorothy Groerson Mae Gillette Wood Rosalie Moss Edna Loewenthal Anna Haisch Lilliam Cole Ann Masella Edith Chandler Doris Seibel Elsie Dixon Margaret Daye Florence Dawson Mildred Wood E. Mae Ferris Mildred Berry Danbury Home Coles Agnes Emmett Chandler Irene Milley Mae Wood Mabel Green Dayo Jeannette Vigne Mary Pardue Groerson Emma Harvey Myrtle Heilman Natalie del Campo Evelyin Blackham Mildred Schlotterbeck John Jarotemon Robert C. Smith South Woodstock Thomas James Kimbal Hospital Putnam Harry Smith Earle A. Lindsley Trumbull

Teenage dress pattern 4932 for minor sizes

Printed Pattern 4932 offers a princess dress for teens in sizes 10 12 14 16 with 35 inch breast and 92 dress measurements. Includes collarette buttons and contrast yardage. Directions printed on each pattern piece. Send 35 cents for one pattern by first class mail to Anne Adams Pattern Dept New York.

Elle Anne Anne! Adams Care Bridgeport Teleogram Pattern Dept West W7th St New York

Miss Sandra Wilson to Wed Elis Hiltz in September

Mrs. Herbert Wilson Hoskins of 280 Sturges Road Fairfield announces the engagement of daughter Sandra Elizabeth to Elis Andrew Hiltz son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest W. Hiltz Natick Mass A September wedding is planned Sandra a graduate of the Thomas School Rowayton is attending Wheelock College Boston to continue studies She is granddaughter of Ernest J Hoskins Sarasota Fla and Niantic The prospective groom a Tufts graduate was in Phi Chi and Theta Chi and completed active military service He is now with the National Guard and affiliated with Tappert Agency Boston of Equitable Life Assurance Society

Herbert Wilson Hoskins Sturges Road Fairfield Sandra’ Elizabeth Elis Andrew Hiltz Ernest W. Hiltz Natick Mass Thomas School Rowayton Wheelock College Boston Ernest J. Hoskins Sarasota Flo Niantic George W. Price New Haven Hiltz Tufts University Phi Chi National Honor Society Theta Chi National Guard Tappert Agency Equitable Life Assurance Society

Fairfield couple to sail home from England aboard Kingsholm

Mr and Mrs John Field of Hillside road Fairfield and their daughter Mrs Jean Field Sharps of Rose Hill road Southport will return tomorrow on the S Kingsholm after a five week visit in England.

John Field Hillside Road Fairfield Jean Field Sharps Rose Hill Road Southport Kingsholm England

Banquet Arranged In Weathervane By Bowling Team

The Guild of Our Lady of Fatima bowling team at St. John Nepomucene church plans a banquet at the Weathervane Mount Carmel Wednesday at 7 PM. Buses depart 6 PM from Jane and Pembroke streets. Guests include Rev. Andrew L. Horvat. Numerous awards are listed for high singles and teams, with reports to be given by Mrs. Daniel-Rich, Mrs. George Misencikt, and Mrs. Paul Sabo. New chairmen to be elected.

Guild of Our Lady of Fatima St. John Nepomucene Church Mount Carmel Jane Pembroke Andrew L. Horvat Daniel — Rich George Musante Paul Sabo Margaret AJ. Sekerak George Misencikt The Rubies Miss Sekerak John A. Maiiero Anthony Panick Josek Vincent John Kasinak Holy Name Stratford Robert Shaw St. Cyril and Methodius Sacred Heart of Torrington Sekérak

Jacoby on Bridge: Queen of Hearts Handles a Five Diamond Slam

Oswald Jacoby reviews a rubber bridge hand where North opens with a weak no trump, East doubles, South redoubles, and West’s cautious two spades leads to five diamonds. West’s heart queen play seals South’s fate as East feeds a second heart and West’s jack of trumps secures the defense.

Oswald Jacoby North East South West

Gloria Bechtel and David Drouet Set to Wed in Easton

Gloria Bechtel daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Bechtel of Easton and David Warren Drouet son of Mr and Mrs Warren Drouet of Sandy Hook announce their attendants for a June 14 marriage at Jesse Lee Methodist Church Easton A reception will follow at the Bechtel home Matron of honor will be Mrs William Luque Calero of Guayaquil Ecuador Bridesmaids include Patricia Dodd Mollie Farnham Susan Hirth and Helene Stehlin Best man will be Drouet son and ushers include Robert Lawrence Harold Pachios Harold Goodbedy and Elliott Bechtel the bride’s brother.

Gloria Ann Bechtel Harold G. Bechtel Sport Hill Road Easton David Warren Drouet Warren Drouet Sandy Hook Jesse Lee Methodist Church Bechtel William Luque-Calero Guayaquil Ecuador Patricia Dodd Buffalo N. Y Mollie Farnham Winnetka Susan Hirth New Haven Helene Stehlin Douglastown L. I Drouch Robert Lawrence Broxville Harold Pachios Princeton Harold Goodbed

Understanding Children By Angelo Patri on Veterans Day traditions

An elderly narrator recalls Decoration Day rituals with the Grand Army of the Republic, describing cadets marching to cemeteries in blue uniforms, placing geraniums on graves, bands, speeches, taps, and post-event ice cream, while advising youth to honor veterans by participating.

Grand Army of the Republic American Legion Short Lune

Kerr-Tuttle Nuptials Planned for June in Easton Church

Mr and Mrs Thomas B Kerr of Bedford Village N Y announce the marriage of their daughter Carol Hayward Kerr to B Rodman Tuttle son of Mr and Mrs C Horace Tuttle of Bibbins Road Easton to be held June 21 at 4 p m in Easton Congregational Church A reception will follow at the Kerr home The wedding party includes Harwood Booth as matron of honor and Miss Mary Jane Dawes Julia Ward and others as attendants with Harwood Booth C H Tuttle Jr as ushers and Dr James L Mason Robert W Kinback Daniel W Desmond and John P Guttenberg among the listed guests

Thomas B. Kerr Bedford Village N. Y Mary Jane Dawes Wheelock College Clifford H. Tuttle Easton James L. Mason Houston Texas Tuttle Jane Ward N.Y Harwood Booth C. H. Tuttle, Jr Robert W. Kinback Scranton Daniel W. Desmond Newtown John P. Guttenberg New Rochelle

Slenderizing course advertised with a cheeky claim

An odd sales line promises a free slenderizing course for your wife. The remark plays on fitness trends and gender roles, reflecting era humor and marketing bravado.

Questions and Answers on Heart Health and Care

A health column explains that heart attacks occur more during rest than activity, with only a small share during exertion. It notes rising cardiovascular deaths, that many heart patients resume normal life, and emphasizes proper care, movement, and avoidance of prolonged pressure to prevent bed sores for a bedridden relative.

Year of Wagnerian Festival at Bayreuth

The first Wagnerian Festival at Bayreuth in Bavaria occurred in 1876. The event marked the premiere of Richard Wagner’s musical drama cycle The Ring of the Niebelung.

Bayreuth Bavaria

West Berlin Expo Draws 100000 from 74 Countries

West Berlin's International Building Exposition attracted about 100000 visitors from 74 countries, surpassing the attendance at the 1936 Olympic games held there.

West Berlin

Bridge bidding puzzle with a pass sequence

The reader encounters a card game prompt: West passes, North opens one heart, East passes. South holds a strong hand and should decide the next bid. The question asks for the best reply in this standard bridge scenario and indicates the answer will be provided tomorrow.

West East

Unclear fashion note on doll figures and hats

A fragmented fashion comment discusses tiny doll built figures and hat wearers. It contrasts saddest attempts with chic style, noting puffed hats overwhelm the wearer and likening look to a mushroom. It promotes narrow sides and a gentle upward slope as correct.

Valentine rose pattern offer for crochet crafts

Beautiful bouquet themed crochet patterns advertised with rose motifs and lace stitches. Pattern 706 provides a 9 inch square and extended oblong options, with mailing details to Bridgeport New York for 35 cents plus 3 cents per pattern. Laura Wheeler Needlecraft Book bonus includes two patterns and orders invite 25 cent copy.

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

Mothers Club Meeting and Motor Trip Details

The Mothers' club of Soy Scout Troop 79 meets tonight at 7 30 at Mrs Sobn Kop hick home 432 Soundview Avenue. Mr and Mrs Robert Kennedy of Cartright Street depart Wednesday for a 10 day motor trip and will attend Miss Marcia Johnson's June 2 graduation from the University of Kansas.

Mothers’ Club of Soy Scout Troop Sobn Kophick Soundview Avenue Robert Kennedy Cartright Street Kennedy Marcia Johnson University of Kansas

Bernard Gilhuly Jr To Marry Teacher

The engagement of Miss Roberta Ann Miller to Bernard A. Gilhuly Jr. is announced by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Frederick O A Miller of Pelham Manor. The prospective bride, a graduate of St. Gabriel High School and Mt. St. Vincent College, is on the teaching staff of White Plains schools. Mr. Gilhuly, an alumnus of Fairfield Preparatory School and Fairfield University, served with the Army in Korea and is associated with Rockwell J. Larrabee Insurance and Anderson and Company, Bridgeport.

Roberta Ann Miller Bernard A. Gilhuly, Jr Gilhuly Wakeman Enad Fairfield Frederick OA. Miller Pelham Manor St. Gabriel High School New Rochelle N. Y College of Mt. St. Vincent Riverdale White Plains Fairfield Preparatory School Fairfield University Korea Rockwell J. Larrabee Insurance Company Anderson and Company, Bridgeport

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Miss Coles Newfield WSCS David B. Chamberlain Hobiuis Rome Fine Chemicals Div. of Shulton, Inc Sandra Wilson Park Avenue Edison Bridgeport Area St. John Nep Jacoby Joan Reeves Diane Toulson Kay Telesha Milford Gloria Bechtel Davidl Warren Drouet Angelo Patri B. Rodman Eta Herman Bundesen, M.D Franklin D. Roosevelt John Nance Garner Lew Meee MA Qiugs Colette Valentine Casa Mothers’ Club Bernard Gilhuly Jr Roberta A. Miller Davidson Hubbell & Wade CO Fairfield Ave Errey Hel Wits Rotokleen Corr Conn Post Road Dwight D. Eisenhower U.S Treasury Department Advertising Council Columbia Records America
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