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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1947
Page
46
The Senior League of the Park Avenue temple will hold a dance tonight at 8 15 in the temple vestry to start the new season. Each member may invite a friend. The evening includes a short discussion on current activities and plans for cultural and social programs for the year.
Sida Fisher offers an easy cocoa whipped cream topping for a delicate white cake made with Swans Down Self Rising Cake Flour. No baking powder or salt needed. bake in two 2 inch layers per box directions. cool then spread cocoa whipped cream between layers and on top.
The Fannie A. Smith School Mothers' Council will meet Wednesday at 3 pm in the school. President Mrs Bernard Berkowitz will preside, with Principal Louise Hoyt welcoming the group. Miss Georglanna Seward will speak on Off to a Good Start and Rededication Week will be noted by Mrs Foster.
A nominating committee of last year's bowling officials selected Mrs Harold Keane as chairman and Mrs Samuel Reich as co chair, with Mrs Raymond T Porter, Mrs Ruth Norton Coyle, Mrs Frederick R Fish, Mrs William Murray and Mrs James Shannon as assistants. Keane and Reich will oversee duties at the opening luncheon on Thursday October 30 at 1 pm when the bowling schedule and team setups for the year will be announced. Other committee chairs will be named at the club's annual dinner this month.
The Terian enciety of the First Presbyterian church plans a Wednesday evening program in the church parlors titled Korea Beautiful. Miss Mary Fevelyn White will present 43 kodachrome depictions of Korea in various media by Rev. Arch W. Campbell. Mrs Angus T. Johnson will read a descriptive talk, and Charles Parkes will lead a group quiz. Hosts are Mrs William Rogers and Mrs Sidney Parkes.
In Ridgefield on Oct 5 at St Marys church Miss Anna Teresa Marconi daughter of Rudolph Marconi of West Mountain wed Julius Tulipani son of Mr and Mrs Vincent Tulipani of Ivy Hill road The ceremony was led by Rev John F Donohue The bride wore white satin with a fingertip illusion veil and crown of orange blossoms They were attended by matron of honor Mrs Julius Santini and bridesmaids Miss Dorothy Fossi Miss Lean Bedini and Miss Phyllis Tulipani After a breakfast and reception at the Italian American hall the couple left for a honeymoon and will reside on the Robert Pierrepont estate on Main Street.
The Easton Garden Club will hold its annual luncheon and meeting on Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Cobb's Mill in Weston. Officers will be elected and the nominating committee is led by Mrs. Willard S. Gillette with members Mrs. Berton Shook, Mrs. Fred Dixon, Mrs. George Oddy, and Mrs. George Tracy. A birth announcement notes Robert Lee born September 28 to Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Bundock of Stratford, with the couple's daughter Carol and multiple grandparents listed.
Mr and Mrs Fortuna Madore of Keegan Maine announce the engagement of their daughter Emily of 1782 Stratford Avenue to William Bekech son of Mr and Mrs Andrew Bekech of 27 Clover Street Stratford Connecticut and betrothal plans are disclosed locally.
The Maplewood T T.A. executive board schedules its monthly meeting for Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the home of Mrs Charles Morrison at 48 Linwood Avenue.
Lucetta Warner Circle notes a meeting at 8 o clock at 189 State street Purity Rebekah Lodge 64 tonight with Mrs Kate Fink presiding officers to be installed in the club rooms.
Mrs. Harry Kendall will preside at the first meeting of the season of the Faculty Woman's club of the University of Bridgeport on Friday evening in Wistaria hall. Wives of new faculty members will be welcomed, Mrs. Clarence Ropp will outline the year's program, and Mrs. Albert Ekstrom will announce the social activities planned. Mrs. Edith Decker, a past president, will receive. Mrs. James Halsey and Mrs. Henry Littlefield will pour, with hospitality by Mrs. Earle Bigsbee and Mr. Alexis Boldakoff assisted by the executive board.
The Bridgeport Council of Catholic Women opens its season with an 8:30 p.m. meeting at the Community house. Guest speaker the Rev. William E. Daly of Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish. Also attending are the Rev. Stephen F. Chernitzky and the Rev. James F. Murphy Ph. D. Mrs Henry Kelly presides, with outlining by Rev. Thomas F. Henahan. Hospitality chair Mrs John M. Rhinda. music directed by Frank Tarnoczy.
Miss Elaine Cooper will address an open gathering of the Business and Professional Women's club at the First Methodist church Tuesday at 7:30 p m Supper is served at 6 o'clock She will discuss her experiences as general administrator at the American school in Lovetch Bulgaria Members of the Women s Society of Christian Service and other interested persons are invited
Mr and Mrs David Rehberg of 289 Dill road Fairfield announce the birth of a daughter Madelyn Marie on Sept 26 at St Vincent's hospital They also have a son David Jr Mrs Rehberg is the former Jean Withstandley The Junior League will meet Tuesday at 10 am at the home of president Mrs Daniel F Wheeler Je White Plains road Trumbull A son James Joseph was born to Mr and Mrs Joseph Carney of 269 Putnam street on Sept 20 at St Vincent's hospital Mr and Mrs Oliver A Hedge of 101 Fox street announce the birth of a daughter Cynthia Elizabeth on Sept 25 Mrs Hedge is the former Mary Elizabeth Nightingale of Saylesville RI The Peslak Music Appreciation club will meet tonight at 730 at 200 Fairview avenue
Mr and Mrs Roy B Briggs of Hulls Highway Southport announce the birth of a daughter Judith Ellen September 25 at Bridgeport hospital. Mrs Briggs is the former Barbara Jean Fish daughter of Mr and Mrs Frederick R Fish of Southport. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Walker W Briggs of Lewiston Me. Announcement also notes the engagement of Frances Pensiero daughter of Mr and Mrs John Serbica of 261 Norland Avenue to Guido Marseglia son of Mr and Mrs Evangelista Marseglia of 162 Catherine Street.
Mrs. Bessie Caplan of Detroit announces the engagement of her daughter Irene to Haroll Copgean son of Mr and Mrs M I Coghan of Detroit Michigan They plan to marry on November 30 Mrs Caplan and the late Jay Caplan her husband formerly resided in this city.
George Volodine a ballet instructor and choreographer announces Ballet Miniature performances at Bedford Junior High in Westport on October 11 and 12. Helen Benson chairs the patrona committee with Mrs Major Felton and Mrs J Edward Knox handling tickets and business. Cast includes Franeces Mosarra Janne Wallerstein Barbara Reagan and others. program features Pas de Quatre Tschaikowsky a Strauss polka and a world premiere Under the Sea with Mendelssohn and Bach music.
Miss Alice Barnes daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Barnes of Pine Tree corner Southbury formerly of this city has selected Saturday Oct 11 as the date for her marriage to Johnston Berry son of John Berry of Southbury The ceremony will be at the bride parents home with immediate family Rev Byron Kenneth Anthony of Waterbury officiating Miss Shirley Schaefer of Woodbridge and Leslie Wetmore of Waterbury will attend The reception will follow at 3 pm in the Community hall Southbury.
The engagement of Miss Sela Wadhams to Richard Clark Barker is announced by her parents from Torrington and Goshen. Miss Wadhams is a Connecticut College senior. Barker attended the Pawling School, graduated Choate, served in the Navy, and is now a Yale student.
The Woman's Auxiliary of St Johns Episcopal church opens the fall and winter season with corporate Communion at 10 am, followed by sewing and making surgical dressings in the parish house. The archdeaconry meeting is at St Johns October 17 from 10:30 am to 2:45 pm, with the first auxiliary business meeting on October 21.
London Oct 5 AP Princess Elizabeth will vow to love cherish and obey Lt Philip Mountbatten at the Nov 20 Westminster Abbey ceremony and declines a version omitting obey The service will follow the 1923 marriage form with Canterbury Archbishop and Westminster Dean officiating Attending royal guests include Swedish Danish Belgian and Greek royals and premiers from Dominions Invitations total about 1500
Sally warns against naming private citizens in public reports even for harmless neighborhood gossip. She urges reporters to avoid rumors, keep voices low, and resist becoming a one person information center to maintain trust and privacy.
Bridgeport's distrib utive education program, sponsored by the retail trade division of the Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with the Connecticut State Department of Education, begins its fall session Tuesday at 7 pm in the Chamber offices Stratfield hotel. The eight week, two hour weekly course is free for anyone active in distributing goods or services with customer contact.
Westport Woman's Club opens at 2 PM at Bedford house with reception 3 to 5 PM at Bridgeport Art League. Bertha Sprachne leads D A R group with box supper at 6 30 PM. Bridgeport Hospital School of Nursing 1931 reunion at 7 PM. Woman's Service Club of Christchurch hosts supper 6 30 PM. Council of Catholic Women meets 8 30 PM at Community House. Connecticut Symphony Night at 8 15 PM Klein Memorial. Senior tongue at Park Avenue Temple dances at 8 15 PM.
The Mary Silliman chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution meets Monday October 13 at 2 30 PM in the Stratfield hotel. Guest speaker will be Mrs Raymond Baldwin wife of U S Senator Baldwin. Luncheon at 12 30 PM. reservations due by October 9 with Mire Georgianna T. Greeley or Mrs C Emory Hamann regent. Executive board to meet at 11 AM in the hotel.
Roseanna Fourtin of Sutess Park will marry Robert Oliver of Milford at St. Ambrose church on Saturday. A 3 to 6 p.m. reception follows at Candlelite restaurant. They will reside at 19 Overton Avenue Milford after a wedding trip. Guests at a purse shower included Mrs. William Oliver and many others.
Miss Lillian T. Collins daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Collins of Sandy Hook and Thomas Tennessey son of Mr and Mrs Harold Hennessey of Southbury were married at St Rose s church Newtown on a Saturday morning ceremony officiated by Rev Walter R Gonroy. The groom s brother George Hennessey served as best man with ushers Harold Hennessey Jr and Eugene Perrott. A wedding breakfast followed at Briarwood Farms and a reception at Southbury Community Hall after which the couple left for a wedding trip through the New England states and Canada.
Bridgeport public rally in support of Haganah Palestine Jews resistance movement set for Tuesday 8 30 p m at the Jewish Community Center under the Labor Zionist Organization of America M J Cohen chapter. David Breslau Ha bonim secretary will speak after returning from Palestine. Fairfield Junior Garden club meets Tuesday afternoon at Mrs Douglass W Lawder Burr street Fairfield. Birth announcements: Paul Gilbert born Sept 26 Bridgeport hospital to Mr and Mrs Gilbert Thornfeldt 178 Clarence street. Elen Marie born Sept 18 St Vincents hospital Stratford to Mr and Mrs Irving Burns 2417 Broadbridge avenue with older daughter Karen Marie. Peter Tolles born Sept 27 Bridgeport hospital to Mr and Mrs Carl C Goodwin 650 Woodstock avenue Stratford.
Brooklawn Country Club forms eighteen women’s bowling teams for the fall and winter season led by chairwoman Mrs. Albert L. Atkinson. The opening luncheon is set for Tuesday October 14, with team captains and members listed, including Mrs. Oliver H. Knight and Mrs. R. D. Smith among many others, plus a long roster of substitutes.
Fall training for new intermediate Girl Scout leaders starts tomorrow at 7:45 p.m. in the Stratford American Legion hall. Miss Ann Carey and Mrs. John C. Van Rosenbergh lead the course with sessions on How to Get Started and plans for an outdoor meeting, year program, troop organization, group behavior, service in the program, working out a badge, and troop committees at work on upcoming dates October 14 November 4 November 11 and November 18.
Mr and Mrs Charles McCarthy announce the engagement of their daughter Mary to Thomas J Bepko son of Mr and Mrs Frank Bepko of Yellow Mill village. Miss McCarthy a graduate of St Johns Commercial school is with the Basasick company. Mr Bepko a graduate of Fairfield College schools serving in the Navy.
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