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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1954

Page

3

Mrs Angelica Smith To Speak to WSCS Of Trinity Church

Mrs Angelica Smith, parish visitor, will address the Womans Society of Christian Service of Trinity Methodist Church at Trinity Hall on Wednesday at 8. The talk covers the Spanish Mission in Bridgeport, its progress, and its first full time pastor Rev Jose Terron. A brief business session precedes the talk with devotions led by Mrs Wallace W Hurd.

Womans Society of Christian Service Trinity Methodist Church Trinity Hall Angelica Stith Bridgeport Smith Stroup First Presbyterian Church Jose Terron Frank Chandlos Wallace W. Hurd

Miss Pigg Celebrated for 36 Years as Organist

Miss Ethel M. Pigg, organist and choir director at Olivet Congregational Church, was honored at a surprise television dinner in the church hall marking her 36th anniversary. The Rev. Howard Orr and Mrs. Florence Ballou Robinson lauded her faithful service as flowers and purses were presented.

Olivet Congregational Church Ethel M. Pigg Howard Orr Miss Pigg Florence Ballou Robinson Robinson

Minalga Golden Wedding Anniversary Observed

Mr and Mrs George Minalga of 341 Myrtle avenue mark their fifty years of marriage. Rev Joseph Kazlaus kas of St George Lithuanian church will celebrate Mass. A 6 pm reception follows at Lithuanian Young Men's hall hosted by three sons and daughters in law Bernard John and William Minalga, all local. Bernard supervises at Underwood s John works at Sikorsky s and William serves in Bridgeport Fire Department.

George Minalga Myrtle Avenue Joseph V. Kazlauskas St. George's Park Avenue William Minalga Bernard Underwood's John Sikorsky's William Bridgeport Fire Department

Your Child and You Topic of PTO Session

The Gan Layeled nursery school at Congregation Rodeph Sholom will hold its first meeting Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. in the nursery room. Mrs Morris Charney and Mrs Harry Malkin will lead the discussion on the theme Your Child and You. A social hour follows, arranged by several community members.

PTO Gan Layeled Congregation Rodeph Sholom Wil Morris Charney Harry Malkin Erwin Beitman Matimer Bernstein Joseph Bresler Melvin Lambert Frank Manasevit

Cana Conference Planned at St Charles Church

The Rev Leo Devine of Hartford will speak on Husband and Wife at the first Cana conference for married couples tomorrow at 7 pm in St Charles Parish Hall. Rev Raymond Guidone will welcome attendees with William McGann as moderator. An open discussion and refreshments follow, with Benediction and renewal of marriage vows at close. Mr and Mrs William May are chairmen.

Leo Devine Hartford St. Charles Parish Raymond Guidone William McGann William May

Germania Choral Unit Party Sale This Sunday

The Germania Ladies Choral Society will host a card and games party with a sale of homemade cakes in Germania hall at 1790 Main Street Sunday at 4 PM. Mrs Daniel Baus chairs the event with aides Marianne Schoop Elfride Langanke Gustave Stuhl Anita Cattaneo Fiene Tachopp Gene Newhauser Rudolph Hammerne.

Germania Ladies Choral Society Germania Hall Main Street Daniel Baus Marrianne Schoop Elfrieda Langanke Gustave Stuhl Anita Cattaneo Fiene Tachopp Gene Newhauer Rudy Hammerne

South misjudges slam path in bridge hand

Oswald Jacoby analyzes a six heart contract where South’s Blackwood attempt proves premature. North’s positive response and clever defense by Clagett Bowie lead to a spade lead shift that defeats the slam, illustrating cautious bidding and precise card reading.

Bridge bidding dilemma with spades and diamonds

In the no fault double level bid shown West North East South 1 Dmd Double Dmds. South holds spade eight seven four hearts seven five two diamonds six three clubs Ace one three four two. Pass recommended if no future. partner can act if there is. A second question presents South with spades King seven four hearts seven five two diamonds six three clubs Ace one five four two. The rugby ball remark follows.

South North West Clagett Bowie Baltimore Bowie Declarer

Pattern 4650 Dress Pattern Ad from Anne Adams

Advertisement for Simplicity style Pattern 4650 a shirtwaist dress offered in half sizes from 14 1 2 to 24 1 2 with yardage details. Instructions included and tested for fit. Send 35 cents plus 5 cents for mailing to Anne Adams Bridgeport Telegram Pattern Dept New York.

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

Stratford and Fairfield Families Welcome Newborns

The Mellor family of Warner Hill road Stratford welcomed a daughter Deborah Anne born November 11 at Milford hospital with maternal grandparents Mrs Charles H Thomas and paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Raymond Mellor. In Fairfield Grace New Haven hospital saw a son born to Mr and Mrs Howard Boone Jacobson with former Dana Raphael of New Britain as mother and Jacobson a University of Bridgeport journalism coordinator. John Richard was born November 3 to Mr and Mrs Joan Halica of 255 Marigold avenue at St Vincent hospital. Morris Gordon and wife of 639 Laurel avenue reported a daughter Naomi Ann born November 3 at St Vincent's hospital.

Deborah Anne Richard L. Mellor Warner Hill Road Stratford Milford Hospital Charles H. Thomas Cut Spring Road Raymond Mellor Ridge Road Howard Boone Jacobson Fern Street Fairfield Grace New Haven Hospital Jacobson Dana Raphael New Britain The Universty of Bridgeport Joan Halica Marigold Avenue John Richard St. Vincent S Hospital Morris Gordon Laurel Avenue Naomi Ann St. Vincent's Hospital

Milford Garden Club Plans African Violet and Shells Program

Mrs Margaret Wollinger will preside at the Past Commanders' association meeting this Sunday at 8 pm on Fifth Street. Mrs William H. Tuthill will host a Milford Spade and Hoe Garden club gathering Tuesday afternoon featuring an African Violet and Shells program.

Margaret Wollinger Past Commanders' Association Shepherds of Bethlehem Fifth Street William H. Tuthill Orange Avenue Milford Milford Spade and Hoe Garden Club

St Margaret Guild Card Party Tuesday at Parish Hall

Mrs Harold H Rockwell and Mrs Aven E Vincent host a dessert card party for St Margaret s Guild of St John s Episcopal church Tuesday at 8 pm in the parish hall. Assisting are Mrs Henry B Hansen refreshments and other volunteers handling reservations white elephants and publicity.

Harold H. Rockwell Aven E. Vincent St. Margaret's Guild of St. John’s Episcopal Church Henry B. Hansen M. Richardson Horace Brew Harry H. Anderson Ernest HuVivier John Taylor Charles T. Spongberg

Godparents Benefit Card Party at Enchner's Dec 3

A benefit card party will be held Friday December 3 at 8 pm at Enchner's restaurant hosted by Goodparents for Italian War Orphans International Institute. Co chairmen are Mrs. Palmer Tarinelli and Mrs. Grace J. Jacobell with committees led by Mrs. Angie Santo, Mrs. Joseph DelVecchio, and others for tickets prizes refreshments linens gifts publicity and chairmanship by Mrs Lilly Fassenelli.

Enchner’s Goodparents Tanch The International Institute Palmer Tarinelli Grace J. Jacobell Angie Santo Joseph DelVecchio Anthony Veckerelli Otto H. LaMacchia John English Angie Morrella Alfred D'Amore Thomas Lanese Lilly Fassenelli Philip Epifano Joseph Frassinelli Charles Montanaro Louis P Richards Agacyoty

Mothers Club Meeting Planned for Monday at St George's

The Bridgeport Mothers' club will hold its November meeting Monday at St George's Episcopal church hall 565 Beechwood Avenue. President Mrs Archie Roges will call the meeting to order at 2 pm with hostesses chaired by Mrs Harold W Clauson assisted by Mrs R C Nelson Mrs M E Shepard Mrs D C Williams Mrs J D Beardsley and Mrs H C Beebe.

Bridgeport Mothers’ Club St George's Episcopal Church Hall Beechwood Avenue Archie Roges Harold W. Clauson R. C. Nelson M. E. Shepard D. C. Williams J. D. Beardsley H C. Beebe

Industrial Nurses Meet at Seaview Plant

Southern Connecticut Industrial nurses convene Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in The Stanley Works Seaview plant. Mrs. Charles Barnes of the Red Cross will demonstrate the new method of artificial respiration.

Southern Connecticut Seaview Stanley Works Charles Barnes The Red Cross

Look Your Best by Colette on fashion for tall silhouettes

Look Your Best by Colette suggests choosing gowns that elongate the figure to appear taller. It argues fashion can flatter without adopting the newest trends and recommends long line tunics to extend leg length.

Colette

Garden Club to Hear Mrs Edgerton in Fairfield

Mrs Almon Edgerton of Milton will speak on Holiday Flower Arrangements to members of the Black Rock Garden Club. The 2 oclock meeting is at 180 Inwood Road Fairfield with Mrs Herbert Nelson hosting and Mrs Paul J. Goldbecker presiding assisted by Mrs Fred Nichols.

Almon Edgerton Milton Black Rock Garden Club Herbert Nelson Inwood Road Fairfield Paul J. Goldbecker Fred Nichols Nelson

Miss Berman Plans Wedding at North End Synagogue

Miss Barbara Elaine Berman daughter of Mr and Mrs Lincoln Berman of 1770 East Main street will wed Bernard Israel Siller son of Mr and Mrs Harry A Siller of 248 Parrott Avenue in the North End Synagogue at 2 o clock Rabbi Nathan Burstyn assisted by Rabbi J M Jacobovitz will officiate The bride will be given in marriage by her father A cocktail reception will precede the ceremony at 11 pm and a dinner will follow in the social hall The couple will honeymoon at The Nevil e Country club Ellenville NY and reside at 38 Nob Hill circle

Barbara Elaine Berman Lincoln Berman East Main Street Bernard Israel Siller Harry A. Siller Parrott Avenue North End Nathan Burstyn J. M. Jacobovitz Roberta Martin New Haven Gat Rosann Jack Jacobs Norwalk Maurie Maline Eugene Silver Theodore Maltin Larry Maltin Nevile Country Club Ellenville Nob Hii Circle

Members to Present Music Club Concert

The first active members concert of the Wednesday Afternoon Musical Club winter program will be held Tuesday at 8:15 pm in the YWCA auditorium. The program titled Classic and Modern Periods in Music features contralto Mrs. Chris Nelson, sopranos Miss Julia Ritch and Miss Jane Calkins, pianists Mrs. Charles Hines and Miss Barbara Voorhees, with accompanists Mrs. Earl Eisenman and Miss Voorhees. The concert is open to members and subscribers of the artist genres.

YWCA Chris Nelson Julia Ritch Jane Calkins Charles Hines Barbara Voorhees Earl Eisenman Voorhees

Pony Potholders Add Decor to Kitchen

Posy potholders turn scraps into decorative and practical kitchen accents with three designs a poppy a pansy and a sun flower. Pattern 2960 includes hot iron transfer and instructions. Send 25 cents plus name and address to Anne Cabot Bridgeport Telegram New York 36 NY. The 1954 Needlework Album offers 56 pages of designs and how to guides for gift patterns at 25 cents.

Anne Cabot Bridgeport Telegram Ave. Americas New York N. Y

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Angelica Smith WSCS Trinity Church Olivet Doris Bechlein C. Howard Blight Arnold Haeussler Robert N. Kendall George Manz Leonard Man Raymond A. Moore Florence Robinson Walter J. Steig James Stuart Eugene H Summ Russells. Walsh James H. Watt ST. Charles Church Germania Choral Unit Sale Velegramphoto Aardik Sodality Holy Cross Church Pine Street Ann Markoja Ronald Wuennema Ethel Ray Mary Horan Dorothy Markoja Jacoby Norther West Pass Pass By Oswald Jacoby Es Sp Ynes SS ST. Margaret’s Guild Ejcchner’s Palmer Varinelli Grace Jacobelli Mothers Club Garden Club Coats Read Nylodeen Surcoats Miss Berman Nort End Bernard Siller Read's Men's Shop McGregor “Milingzip McGregor Drizzier Read's East Build John Street
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