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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1957

Page

17

Christmas Fair Plans Set by Johnson PTA Committees

Mrs. Frank Bruno and Mrs. Edward B. McKane announce the Johnson school PTA Christmas fair plans from 1 30 to 9 pm with Santa Claus 3 30 to 9 pm. Committee members include Mrs. George Christmas Mrs. Don ald Hardy Mrs. John Molo Mrs. August Antuner and others.

Frank Bruno Edward B. McKane Parent-Teacher Association William Samuel Johnson School George Christmas Donald Hardy

Charity Bazaar Gift Table Ledger of Local Women Names

A list of participating ladies across many households for the bazaar includes Mrs. Thomas Halligan Mrs. Alex Theriault Mrs. William Snooks Mrs. Charles Washington Mrs. Arthur Leyer and Santa Claus Mrs. Walter Ames among others. Items span cakes book covers white elephant jewelry toys bride dolls candy posters and more with numerous Mrss and surnames noted.

Lotta Thomas Halligan Alex Theriault William Snooks Charles Washington Arthur Leyer Santa Claus Walter Ames Raymond J. Tiernan Nick Mathero John Murphy Edward Reska Emil Patrigneli iMirs Roy Gregory Edward ‘Tesch Joseph K. Secor Walter Cullen Harry Dunkleberger George Parody Wolfgang Dee Evelyn Eek Charles St John Donovan Charles Jacobus Bernard Dietz Joseph Cedrone Vincent Amato Stephen v Vidomosko Leo Willette Sam Renzu

Nichols Girl to Wed Walter P Conrad Jr in Boston

Miss Constance Adair Miles daughter of Mr and Mrs Manford Miles of Nichols will wed Walter Paul Conrad Jr son of Mr and Mrs Conrad of Norfolk Va The ceremony will be at 2 pm at MIT chapel conducted by Rev Robert C Holtzapple Miss Christine Miles is maid of honor Best man is William M Stuart Ushers C Richard Cryer and E Carl Hanks A reception follows at the Sheraton Plaza Boston with a Bermuda honeymoon The wedding was originally set for December 7 in Nichols.

Constance Adair Miles Manford Powell Miles Woodcrest Avenue Nichols Walter Paul Conrad D Jr C. Richard Cryer E. Carl Hanks Sheraton Plaza Hotel Boston Bermuda Conrad Norfolk

Bedtime discipline for children in growing years

Angelo Patri argues a regular bedtime based on age prevents tantrums and fatigue as children tire easily after long days of activity. He notes parents weariness and suggests pacing after school and activities to avoid overextension, advocating supervision to prevent excess fatigue in the household.

Jimmie

Aides Named for St. Ann's Christmas Bazaar

The St. Ann's Mothers club announces aides for the annual Christmas bazaar to aid the school. The event runs Sunday and Monday, December 1 and 2, in the parish hall with Mrs. Grace Hubler as honorary chairwoman and a larga list of co chairs and helpers for games white elephants plants gifts refreshments decorations prizes doll clothes and toys.

St. Ann’s Mothers Club Grace Hubler Betty Gibson Shirley Nemeth Mary Rist Helen Balascak Helen Potoke Victoria Daniels Margaret Ventrilio Lois ‘Traski Ann Balasa Agnes “Ziman Jennie Sandor

Thanksgiving Menu With Traditional Dishes And A New Dish

A holiday menu outlines a Thanksgiving feast featuring roast turkey with stuffing and gravy, browned potatoes, mashed squash, curried celery and mushrooms, celery and olives, cranberry sauce, bread tray, pumpkin pie and beverage. The celery mushroom dish is detailed with ingredients like celery onions bouillon butter mushrooms curry powder and milk to yield three servings.

Oregon

Cornell Women’s Club Set Meeting December 2

The Cornell Women's Club of Western Connecticut will meet Monday December 2 at 1 p m in the home of Mrs. Douglas Smith 296 Highland Avenue South Norwalk Mrs Stacy Kircher of Norwalk will describe her trip to South Africa and display colored slides Dessert and coffee will be served Members will bring gifts food and white elephants for the Christmas bazaar

Cornell Women’s Club Connecticut

Garden Club Meeting Set at Sasco Hill Home

Mrs Miles Warner of Sasco Hill Road Southport will host a Fairfield Garden Club meeting tomorrow at 2 30 in the afternoon Mrs Alexander Thompson president will preside The speaker E J Alexander from the New York Botanical Gardens will present slides on Gardening With Wild Flowers Hostesses listed as Mrs William Benton Mrs David Day and Mrs Wilmot F Wheeler

Miles Warner Sasco Hill Road Southport Fairfield Garden Club Alexander Thompson E. J. Alexander New York Botanical Gardens William Benton David §. Day Wilmot F. Wheeler

Lecture on Christian Science at Bridgeport Friday

Harry B. MacRae C S B of Dallas will lecture Friday night on Christian Science The Way to Dominion and Freedom Through Prayer The talk begins at 8 15 p m at Bridgeport First Church of Christ Scientist 871 Lafayette Street in the city He is a member of the Board of Lectureship of the Mother church in Boston

Harry B. McRae Dallas Tex Mr. MacRae First Church of Christ, Scientist Boston Bridgeport Lafayette Street

Nurse Group Meeting and Local Births Highlight Southport Scene

The Connecticut Licensed Practical Nurses association plans an open meeting at 8 p.m. tomorrow at Bridgeport hospital Nurses' Home on Mill Hill Avenue as part of a membership drive. Mr and Mrs Brewster L Bullard announce the birth of their third child Benjamin Gaines last Tuesday at Bridgeport hospital. Mothers club of Orcutt/Mr and Mrs Benjamin F Boys club votes officers tonight at 7 30 in clubrooms 102 Park Street. Edward C Bullard and family note paternal grandparents.

Connecticut Licensed Practical Nurses Association Bridgeport Hospital Mill Hill Avenue Brewster L. Bulliard High Meadow Road Southport Benjamin Gaines Orcutt Benjamin F Parker Park Street Edward C. Bullard Mill Hill Terrace James S. Hendel Lobdell Jane Easton Christopher John Robert'' Seabury New Haven Charles Hendel

Sophisticated fashion critique on feminine charm

A critique notes how severe sophistication can mute a petite woman's presence yet suggests soft draped attire like a fork crepe pairing with chic placement to transform the small girl into the evening’s darling.

T. S

Delicious new fudge recipes in Better Homes & Gardens

December Better Homes & Gardens offers 210 fudge ideas for home cooks a mix of no cook and cooked varieties. Each recipe promises smooth creamy fudge to fit any schedule and satisfy every sweet tooth.

Better Homes & Gardens

Maureen Reidy Engaged to Donald R. Sloan in New York

Announcement by Mr and Mrs Martin Reidy of 66 Han ford avenue declares the engagement of their daughter Maureen to Donald Robert Sloan son of Mrs Randolph Sorenson of Brooklyn NY The wedding is set for January 4 Maureen Reidy is an editor at John F Rider publishers in NY and studied at Lauralton Hall Albertus Magnus College Sullivan IL summers featured in a musical. Donald Sloan holds BA USC and MA Fordham and works as a Dow Chemical sales rep in NYC.

Martin Reidy Hanford Avenue Maureen Donald Robert Sloan Randolph Sorenson Brooklyn Miss Reidy Lauralton Hall Milford Albertus Magnus College New Haven John F.rider Publishers, Inc New York City

Martha Bissell Engaged to Harry Petten Gill III

Mr and Mrs Raymond W Bissell of Milford announce the engagement of their daughter Martha Louise to Harry Byron Pettengill III of Essex. A June wedding is planned. Miss Bissell is a Teachers College of Connecticut graduate and on the New Meadow School faculty. Pettengill is a U Conn and Teachers College alum and teaches in Waterford.

Raymond W. Bissell Snug Harbor Road Milford Martha Louise Harry Byron Pettengill

Dress pattern 587 offers varying sizes and embroidery

A 1957 Needlecraft notice promotes Dress pattern 587 suitable for school party or Sunday wear with or without embroidery. Includes sizes 2 4 6 yardages and transfer. send 35 cents plus 5 cents extra for first class mailing to Bridgeport Telegram. Bonus two patterns in Laura Wheeler book plus other designs. The Isle of Rum nature reserve in Scotland to be devoted to botanical research.

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

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