Bride Myrtle Letts Weds Chester Walling in Norwalk
Miss Myrtle Lorraine Letts daughter of Mr and Mrs George Letts of 12 Benson road wed Chester R Walling son of Mrs Benjamin Walling of 40 Vanburen avenue Norwalk in St Marys church Norwalk The ceremony was officiated by Rev Calahan with a reception at the French American club The couple will reside at 40 Vanburen avenue Norwalk The bride is a Bethel High School graduate and works for Southern New England Telephone The groom served in Europe with the U S Army and works for Post Road Auto Body
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Lorraine Letts
George Letts
Benson Road
Chester R. Walling
Benjamin Walling
Vanburen Avenue
Norwalk
Mr. Walling
St. Mary's Church
Calahan
Florence Fleet
Jenine
South Norwalk
Gerald Duchnowski
Andrew Padula
Bartley de Bone
Canada
Bethel High School
Southern New England Telephone Company
Europe
U.S. Army
Post Road Auto Body Company
Bethel high school welcomes new teachers at park picnic
Bethel high school faculty honored two new staff members Miss Ruth H Amsden home economics and James Brawley seventh grade with a cabin picnic at Putnam park by the lake. Miss Ann Verelius mathematics teacher had her birthday celebrated. Principal Charles Boice introduced Amsden. Brawley could not attend due to a death in the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel High School
Putnam Park
Ruth H. Amsden
James Brawley
Ann Verelius
Albert Stokes
Charles Boice
Rodger Gentile
Amsden
John Anderson
Faculty Event Brings Together Teachers and Spouses
A school gathering included teachers and their spouses such as David Morgan Allan Trott and several others. Attendees encompassed Supt. Ralph M. T. Johnson Principal Charles Boice and Mrs Boice Frank Schulster Mrs Edward O'Dea Margaret Fisher Mariette O'Hara Verellus Arnold Blum and Harriet Krakow Grassy Plain teacher Daniel Dato Gentile Stokes Emery Chickering and Maria Vaghi the office secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Morgan
Allan Trott
Ralph M. T. Johnson
Charles Boice
Frank Schulster
Edward O’dea
Margaret Fisher
Mariette O’hara
Verellus
Arnold Blum
Harriet Krakow
Grassy Plain School
Daniel Dato
Gentile
Stokes
Emery Chickering
Maria Vaghi
90th Birthday Honor for Mrs. W. A. Ross in Pelham Heights
Mrs. W A Ross of Pelham Heights N Y celebrated her 90th birthday with a party hosted by her daughter Dr Louise Gowanloch who lives with her Mrs Ross formerly lived in Bethel for 30 years and moved to New York three years ago Her sons and daughters Lewis Adams Edward Ross William Ross and Mrs Chester Tibbits attended with their families Also Dr and Mrs Leslie Marchand nephew and niece from New Brunswick N J were guests
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Ross
Pelham Heights
N. Y
Reservoir Street
Louise Gowanloch
Rosa
Bethel
New York
Ross
Lewis Adams
Edward Ross
Bellmore
I. I
William Rosas
Lake Parcipinee
N. J
Chester Tibbits
Danbury
Leslie Marchand
New Brunswick
Nancy Taylor Seated Advisor of Rainbow
Miss Nancy Taylor was seated as advisor of Danbury Assembly Order of Rainbow for Girls at the installation ceremonies held in the Masonic temple. Other officers installed included Helen Gore associate advisor Margaret Perry charity Myrna Smith hope Beverly Gore faith Sarah Jane Seybolt chaplain Carolyn Silkman null leader Agnes Betty Joyce love Glenda Ochs religion Carol Macomber nature Ruth Silkman immortality Jerry Swope fidelity Joan Newkirk patriotism Ruth Maedell Ruth Maedell served as service Joan Mutis confidential observer Beverly Miller outer observer and Shirley Woodruff choir director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Taylor
Danbury Assembly
Order of Rainbow
Masonic Temple
Helen Gore
Margaret Perry
Myrna Smith
Beverly Gore
Sarah Jane Seybolt
Carolyn Silkman
Agnes Betty Joyce
Glenda Ochs
Carol Macomber
Ruth Silkman
Married 40 Years Delohery Family Anniversary Party
Mr and Mrs James J Delohery Sr of 4 Franklin Street celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary with a family dinner hosted by their children at the home of Mr and Mrs Thomas A Burke Jr in New Fairfield. Also present were Mr and Mrs James M Burke of Rowayton and other Delohery and Tomlinson families from Danbury and New Fairfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Delohery Sr
Franklin Street
Thomas A. Burke, Jr
New Fairfield
Mra
James M. Burke
Rowayton
James J. Delohery, Jr
Danbury
Willis R. Tomlinson
New
Mrs Charles O'Brien Bride In Norwalk Ceremony
Miss Regina L Schofield daughter of Mrs Kathryn L Schofield and the late William A Schofield married Charles T W O'Brien at St Thomas the Apostle church. The Rev George Dyer officiated. Attendants wore robin s egg blue and navy gowns. After the ceremony they planned residence at 42 West Avenue. Mrs O'Brien is a Columbia University graduate in Oral Hygiene and works for Dr Felix J Cifatte. The groom a Manhattan College graduate served in the Marine Corps in World War II and is a salesman with David Masnik of Bridgeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Thomas the Apostle Church
Regina L. Schofield
Kathryn L. Schofield
Cove Avenue
William Allen Schofield
Charles Thomas Wlliam T. O'Brien
George Dyer
West Hartford
St. Mary's Church
Mary Heaphy Williams
Irene Schwebel
George Harris
William A. Schofield, Jr
Robert Morris
Alexander O'Conner
Lawrence Gaynor
Charles Staack
Mrs. Schofield
Vanity Fair
Mrs. O'Brien
Silvermine Tavern
Danbury Family Names Delo hery Kinship in Notice
Town and Catherine and Margaret Connolley of Danbury are named in a notice concerning the Delohery family. Children listed include Mrs James M. Burke Mrs Thomas A. Burke Jr and James J. Delohery Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine
Margaret Connolley
Danbury
Delohery
James M. Burke
Thomas A. Burke, Jr
James J. Delohery, Jr
Danbury Personal Announcements Full of Local News
Mrs. Frank Antonio announces engagement of daughter Ethel to Larry Valinho of Hartford. Connie Capano honored at bridal shower for upcoming wedding to Vincent Paradise of West Redding. Debora Sue born to Mr and Mrs T M Reid Jr of Athens Georgia. Thomas Robert born to Mr and Mrs William T Wilmot of Claremont New Hampshire. Dr Wilmot son of Mrs George Paull of Springside Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Antonio
Coal Pit Hill
Ethel
Larry Valinho
Izaquiel
Valinho
Hartford
Miss Antonio
Danbury High School
Barden Corporation
Connie Capano
Grace Palumbo
Maple Avenue
Lilian Taylor
William Street
Miss Capano
Vincent Paradise
West Redding
T. M. Reid, Jr
Athens
Deborah Sue
Gm Athens
Reid
Shelley Beard
Sue B. Beard
Wooster Heights
Beard
Margie Beard
Thomas Robert
Claremont N. H. Hospital
William T. Wilmot
Claremont
Danbury
Wilmot
George Paull
Springside Avenue
Shower for Misa Jean Bonadio to Wed Ronald Fielda
A kitchen shower was held for Misa Jean Bonadio in anticipation of her marriage to Ronald Fielda on October 23 at St. Joseph's church. Hosts Mrs. Enrico Addesai and Mrs. Robert Ferguson entertained guests at 16 Stevena Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Jean Bonadio
Ronald Fielda
St. Joseph's Church
Enrico Addesai
Robert Ferguson
Stevena Street
Birth announced for Negri infant at Fort Monmouth
A son was born October 2 at Fort Monmouth hospital New Jersey to Pfe and Mrs David Negri. Pvt Negri is the son of Pat Negil of Cleveland Street. Mrs Negri is the former Barbara Villane daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Villane of Bethel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Monmouth Hospital
N. J
Pfe
David Negri
Pvt. Negri
Pat Negil
Cleveland Street
Negri
Barbara Villane
Ralph Villane
Bethel
Bride Patricia Christiansen Weds Frederick Yaps at St. Andrew’s
Miss Patricia Anna Christiansen daughter of Mr and Mrs Otto J Christiansen and Frederick Francis Yaps son of Mr and Mrs Louis F Yaps were married at St Andrew's church on Oct 2. The Rev Henry H Breul officiated a ceremony featuring pearl crown veiled bride in tulie and pink attendant gowns. A Fort Trumbull Fireman’s hall reception followed before the couple departed for Bear Mountain and planned to live in South-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Andrew's Church
Patricia Anna Christiansen
Otto J. Christiansen
Housatonic Drive
Frederick Francis Yaps
Louis F. Yaps
Henry H. Breul
Barbara Peterson
Milford
Leona McNills
Woodmont
Lucy Gay
Mary Brennan
Roberta Peterson
Martha Washington
Joseph Christiansen
Southington
Herbert Wolfer
David Mills
Bridgeport
Stephen Quick
Robert Izzo
New Haven
Fort Trumbull
Bear Mountain
South
Milford High School Couple Suits Up for Wedding
The bridegroom, a member of J. contracting company in Southington, and his partner, both alumni of Milford High School, prepare for their upcoming marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ington
Milford High School
Southington
Ridgefield Personalties Announce Engagement
Mr and Mrs Edward Mullen of High Ridge announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Katherine to Grant Paul Morrison son of Mrs Guy Morrison of Katonah New York The prospective bride works as a child s nurse and the groom is a Katonah High School graduate now serving in the Navy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Mullen
High Ridge
Mary Katherine
Grant Paul Morrison
Guy
Morrison
Katonah
N. Y
Katonah High School
Navy
Bride Misa Pessel Weds Dr Colin in New York City
Misa Charlotte Helen Pessel of New York City and Pawling New York married Dr Larry Colin son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Colin of Ridgefield Lakes recently in New York. The couple visited Niagara Falls and will accompany Colin to Germany where he will be stationed. Colin a lieutenant in the Army Dental Corps is a New York University Dental School graduate and was assigned to Fort Sam Houston Texas for basic training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Charlotte Helen Pessel
New York City
Pawling
N. Y
Larry Colin
Clarence Colin
Ridgefield Lakes
New York
Niagara Falls
Colin
Army Dental Corps
Germany
Dental School of
New York University
Fort Sam Houston
Texas
Family Luncheon Celebrates Mother’s Birthday in Whita Plains
Mr and Mrs Frederick D Gabel of Peaceable Hill road hosted a luncheon at their home last Sunday for 22 relatives to celebrate the birthday of Mrs Siegfried Gabel of Whita Plains New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick D. Gabel
Peaceable Hill Road
Siegfried Gabel
Whita Plains
N. Y
Peaceable Hillroad
Great Pond Club
St. Stephen’s Parish House
Princes Gordon
William Knudsen
John D. Smith
Warren Vought
Thomas Baggott
Home Makers discuss gift ideas at Methodist vestry meeting
Extension service leaders Mrs. Salter and Mrs. Greene led the annual box of gift suggestions with three new members welcomed Mrs. Fred Greene Mrs. Ronald Bassett and Mrs. Arthur Pretty. November 2 hostesses named Miss Helen Clark to speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Vestry
Thomas E. Salter
William Greene
Fred Greene
Ronald Bassett
Arthur Pretty
John Franzmann
Willian Beers
Helen Clark
Will
Miss Dorothy Repko Weds Raymond Hoffman in Conn Congregational Church
Miss Dorothy Anne Repko wed Raymond Hoffman in a 3 PM ceremony at the First Congregational Church with Rev. Harold E. Craw officiating. Attendants included Doris Hoffman and Kathryn Ann Carter, followed by a reception at the church house and plans to live in Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Repko
Raymond Hoffman
First Congregational Church
Dorothy Anne Repko
John Repko
Spring Street
Henry Hoffman
Helena, Mont
Harold E. Craw
Franklin Young
J. Thayer Bowman
Miss Macchiaverna Becomes A Bride
Frances Rose Macchiaverna daughter of Mrs. Philomena Macchiaverna and the late Michael Macchiaverna wed Dominic Joseph Troccola son of Mrs. Marie Troccola and the late James Troccola yesterday at St. Peter's church. Rt Rev John J Kennedy officiated the double ring ceremony at 10 am with pink and white gladiolas adoring the altar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Rose Macchiaverna
Philomena Macchiaverna
George Street
Michael Macchiaverna
Dominic Joseph Troccola
Marie Troccola
Nichols Street
James Troccola
St. Peter's Church
John J. Kennedy
William J. Connors
Mra
Louise Coughlin
Pasquala Macchiavenna
Torcasos Celebrate 26th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Ralph Torcaso of 21 Greenfield avenue marked their 26th wedding anniversary with a buffet supper in Moose temple Their son Donald on leave from the Marine Corps at Parris Island attended briefly Their daughter Mrs Milton Barrett and two grandchildren also joined Rt Rev Dimitri Hatoum pastor of St Ann s church gave a blessing at the party Best man Donald Trocollo and maid of honor Mrs Walter Gebert of Danbury attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Torcaso
Greenfield Avenue
Moose Temple
Milton Barrett
Winthrop Place
Terry
Timmy Barrett
Dimitri Hatoum
St. Ann's Church
Donald Trocollo
Walter Gebert
Danbury
Fabrics Color Fall Handbags Move Beyond Leather
Trendy shoppers will find a range of fabric handbags this season with Paisleys velveteens and corduroys joining leather as main options. Variety on counters invites collectors and casual buyers to expand their accessories.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Alice Connolly
Vale OF Avoca
Avoca
Irene Gilbert
Dublin
Silken Thomas
Irene
Ireland
Spain
Galway
Pertegaz
Madrid
Myrtle L. Letts
Rainbow
Regina L. Schofield, C. T. O’brien’s Bride
Fedor Studio
Charles O'Brien
Danbury Personals
Patricia Christiansen
Frederick Yaps
Weston Studio
Frederick Yape
Devon
Ridgefield
Edmund J. McCarthy
Whipstick Road
London
Parm
Edmund, Jr
Williams College
Nica
Mt. St. Mary's
Newburgh
Joseph S. Bell
Main Street
Buck Hill Falls
The
Poconos
Trumbull Haskell, Jr
New Canaan
Doris Hoffman
Kathryn Ann Carter
Warrenton
John E. Kennen
Margaret Dewar
New City
Sheila Sadlon
Swampscott
Masa
Bette Bowman
Deborah Haskell
Mr. Hoffman
Arthur Rosenow
Downey
Calif
Allan Gersh
S. Trumbull Haskell, Jr
Seattle
Washington
Mia
Ruth DeAngelis
White Plains
Joseph E. Canale, Jr
Anthony
John J. Macchiavenna
Joseph E. Canale
Twin Lakes Inn
Stevens Street
Belfry
Kentuck
Davis and Geck Co
Trocecola
Buick Garage
Miss Macchiaverna
Mrs. Torcaso
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