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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1954

Page

2

Hodgson Engagement for Miss Elsie Hodgson to Eugene Lyon

Mrs John W Hodgson of Stratford announces the engagement of daughter Miss Elsie Helen Hodgson to Eugene H Lyon of Marbledale Massachusetts. The ceremony is set for October 30 at noon at First Congregational Church Stratford with Rev F Stanley Seilick officiating. Attendants include Miss Barbara Hodgson cousin of the bride and Mrs Earl Meister. Best man Alan Lyon and ushers Lynn Baldwin and Earl Meister. Reception follows in the church hall. Miss Hodgson teaches homemaking at New Milford High School and is UC graduate. Mr Lyon works for Connecticut Light and Power, attended Washington High School and Yale, and served in the Navy Air Corps.

John W. Hodgson Nichols Avenue Stratford Elsie Helen Hodgson Eugene H. Lyon Chester Lyon Marbledale Mass First Congregational Church F. Stanley Seilick George W. Preston Berkeley Calif Barbara Hodgson Stafford Springs Earl Meister Bantam Lyon Alan Lyon Bridgewater Lynn Baldwin New Milford Miss Hodgson Stratford High School University of Connecticut Alpha Xi Delta Phi Upsilon Omicron Connecticut Light and Power Company Washington High School New Haven College Navy Air Corps

Fairfield Couple Wed in Greenfield Hill Church Ceremony

Miss Madelyn Alexandria MacPhee wed Raymond L. Coyle in Greenfield Hill Congregational Church with a noon ceremony. Attendants included matron of honor Mrs. Peter Pavone Jr. and bridesmaids Miss Sally Lepper and Miss Mary Beth Maher. The couple, a Berkley School and University of Miami graduate, plans to live on Grover Avenue after Bermuda honeymoon.

Greenfield Hill Congregational Church Madelyn Alexandria MacPhee John D. MacPhee Reddings Road Fairfield Raymond L. Coyle Chester B. Thompson Woburn Mass John L. Coyle Grovers Avenue Ambrosia Coyle Stanley L. Houston Lothar Dittmar Joseph M. MacPhee Peter Pavone, Jr Royal Oak Mich Sally Lepper Miami Fla Mary Beth Maher New York Frederick J. Garbino Maynard R. Benson MacPhee Mrs. MacPhee Mrs. Coyle Bermuda

Wedding Today For Miss Melba Klein and Hany A Nyden

Miss Melba Klein and Harry A. Nyden wed in Ahavath Achim synagogue this afternoon. Rabbi Moses Malinowitz will officiate at 4 o clock as fleurs and lace attire highlight the ceremony. The couple plans a European trip before settling at 40 Powell terrace where they will reside.

Weston Atudio Melba Klein Garfield Avenue Harry A. Nyden Manhattan Avenue Ahavath Achim Hany A. Nyden

Veterans Auxiliary to Meet Tuesday in Salem Street Home

The ladies auxiliary of the Jewish War veterans will meet Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Rachel Sobel, 428 Salem Street, instead of the Jewish Community center. Guest speaker will be Mrs. Renee Chasnoff of Hamden, Department of Connecticut president. Plans for the fall rummage sale on October 26 and a white elephant sale will be discussed. Refreshments will be served by Mrs. Lillian Shirwindt and her committee.

Rachel Sobel Salem Street Jewish Community Center Department of Connecticut Renee Chasnoff Hamden Lillian Shirwindt

Christening of Mark Harold DeSauten at St Charles Church

Mark Harold DeSauten, infant son of Mr and Mrs Harold DeSauten of 500 Hallett street, was christened October 3 at 3 pm in St Charles church by Rev Martin J Connor. Godparents include Mrs Marie Piper of Brooklyn and Stephen Fabian with many guests present. James R Bodnar Jr born August 21 at St Vincent's hospital announced by Mr and Mrs James R Bodnar of 109 Orland street.

Mark Harold Harold DeSauten Hallett Street St Charles Church Martin J Connor Marie Piper Brooklyn N. Y Stephen Fabian George Knapick Charles Yevceak Mary Fabian Raymond Piper Katie Knapfick Cecilia Trene Fabian George Fabian Helen Knapick Mary Knapick Anna Knapick Dorothy Knapick Misa Lillian Dubois Donna Marie DeSautels Carol Yevcak Patricia Piper James R. Bodnar Orland Street James R. Bodnar, Jr St. Vincent's Hospite

Constance Gayl Weds Donald A Pious in Garden Ceremony

Constance Orleans Gayl daughter of Dr and Mrs Joseph Carey Gayl of Latham Park Pa wed Donald A Pious son of Dr and Mrs William Pious of 255 Lake Avenue in a rose garden ceremony at her parents home. The bride wore ivory taffeta with V neckline empire waist and full skirt. veil of Valenciennes lace. bouquet of cymbidium orchids. Attendants included maid of honor Deborah Susan Gayl and matron of honor Mrs I Harvey Bresler. Ushers: Allen Lesler Arlen D Nickowitz Philip Porter Herman Turndorf David Kaufman Edward Sachar Felix Gayl. Reception followed. couple departed for honeymoon. The bride a Swarthmore grad and former staff member of the India delegation to the UN. groom a UPenn med student.

Constance Orleans Gayl Joseph Carey Gayl Latham Park Donald A. Pious William Pious Lake Avenue Mias Deborah Susan Gayl I. Harvey Bresler Fairfield Mr. Bresler Allen Lesler Arlen D. Nickowitz This City Philip Porter Buffalo Herman Turndorf Paterson N. J David Kaufman Elizabeth Edward Sachar Newtonville Mass Felix Gayl Friends Central School Philadelphia American Foundation Mexico City Swarthmore College India United Nations Pious Bassick High School University of Pennsylvania

Discoveries theme governs Southport Woman's club meeting

The Southport Woman's club Literature department meets at 2 pm Tuesday at 88 Edge Hill Road Fairfield hosted by Mrs George N Walton. The program theme Discoveries features a Sky Discovery book review by Mrs Linda B Rich and arts and creative expression discoveries. Prelude to American Art Week includes club members exhibiting and co-hostesses with refreshments at 1 30.

Southport Woman's Club George N. Walton Edgehill Road Fairfield Linda B. Rich Walter Hellmann Cathrine Gowdey Hellmann Ernest Hawkins Erik Hildes-Heim Raymond Ives Clarence Smith C. Elliott Smith Cecil C. Burns Thomas Treadwell Walter Upham

Bacchiocchi Birth Announcement for Darene in Bridgeport

Mr and Mrs Darwin C Bacchiocchi of Fan Hill Road Monroe announce the birth of a daughter Darene on October 7 at Bridgeport Hospital They also have a son Ronald Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Joseph Bacchiocchi Maternal grandmother is Mrs Egidio Francoletti of 65 Randle Avenue

Darwin C. Bacchiocchi Fan Hill Road Monroe Darene Bridgeport Hospital Ronald Joseph Bacchiocchi Egidio Francoletti Randle Avenue

Birth of David William Bishop in St. Vincent's Hospital

A son, David William Bishop, was born October 4 at St. Vincent's Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. William I. Bishop of 60 Oakwood Street.

David William Bishop St. Vincent's Hospital William I. Bishop Oakwood Street

Miller Ballen wedding in Fairfield gathers many guests

Miss Joan Ruth Miller daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis Miller of 341 Toilsome Hill road Fairfield and Myron Ronald Ballen son of Dr and Mrs Edward Cherkoss of 545 Mill Plain road Fairfield will wed this afternoon at Park Avenue temple in a candlelight ceremony officiated by Rabbi Albert L. Martin. Attendants include Mrs Robert Fox matron of honor and Miss Constance Ransom maid of honor with best man Daniel Curtis of Chicago and several ushers. Reception at Longshore Country club follows with plans to travel to Florida and reside in Indianapolis. Miss Miller is BASick high school graduate and Tufts student. Ballen is a Wilbraham Academy Syracuse University and UConn law graduate recently admitted to the Connecticut bar and to enter the U.S. Army.

Joan Ruth Millers Louis Miller Toilsome Hill Road Fairfield Myron Ronald Ballen Edward Cherkoss Mill Plain Road Albert L. Martin Park Avenue Temple Donald Bundock Louise Miller Daniel Curtis Chicago, Ill Robert Fields Peter Elmas Edwin Elson Richard Hanna Bethel Leonard Kunin Lawrence Schwartz George Wolf Florida Indianapolis Ind Miller Bassick High Schol Tufts College Ballen Wilbraham Academy Syracuse University University of Connecticut Law School Connecticut U.S. Army Adjutant General School Fort Benjamin Harrison

Easton Garden Club to Elect Officers at Wednesday Meeting

The Easton Garden Club holds its annual meeting after a luncheon at 12 30 p m Wednesday at Stonehenge Ridgefield presided by Mrs Frederick J Dixon with Mrs David W Taylor presenting the nominating committee slate including Mrs C Lewis Murdock Mrs Raymond D Smith Mrs Lloyd E Maquat and Mrs Albert L French Reservations to be made with Mrs Herbert W Jepson Mrs Robert H Lieberthal is program chairman for the event.

Easton Garden Club Stonehenge Ridgefield Frederick J. Dixon David W. Taylor C. Lewis Murdock Raymond D. Smith Lloyd E. Maquat Albert L. French Herbert W. Jepson Robert H. Lieberthal

Son to Harold Lovelands

Mr and Mrs Harold Loveland of Shelton road Monroe announce the birth of a son Friday evening in Danbury hospital.

Harold Loveland Shelton Road Monroe Danbury Hospital

Local couple updates residence and family ties

Mr and Mrs Gordon Graham now reside at 60 Larkspur Road Fairfield. Mrs Graham is Barbara Wolfe daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert A Wolfe of East Meadow Road Chestnut Hill Wilton formerly of Southport.

Gordon Graham New York City Larkspur Road Fairfield Graham Barbara Wolfe Robert A. Wolfe East Meadow Road Chestnut Hill Wilton Southport

First Presbyterians Plan Family Dinner Speaker Wednesday

Mrs. Frank L. Hutchison of the church Women’s League directs the church Family Night Dinner at 6:30 pm in the Presbyterian hall with Rev. Alan Hamilton as principal speaker on Venezuela mission furlough. Budget talk by Carl Shafer precedes Dr. Ralph Key’s benevolence remarks.

Frank L. Hutchison Missionary Department The Women's League of the First Presbyterian Church Church Presbyterian Hall Alan Herbert Hamilton Venezuela Terians Willis Krone John Betar Board of Trustees Ralph W. Key First Presbyterian Church Alan Hamilton Colegio Americano Caracas Venezula Mission Acnedl Guntire

Bon voyage for Miss Genevieve Donaher from Shelton apartments

Miss Genevieve Donaher of the Shelton apartments was honored at a bon voyage party by Mrs. Walter S. Bromiley at 816 Fairfield Avenue. Guests included Mrs. Anne Buckley, Mrs. Richard T. Fraher, Miss Elia V. Keating, Mrs. Alice Tice, Miss Mildred MacLeod and Mrs. Frederick W. Wilcoxson before her Wednesday flight to Los Angeles and Hawaii.

Genevieve Donaher Shelton Apartments Los Angeles Hawaii Walter S. Bromiley Fairfield Avenue Anne Buckley Richard T. Fraher Elia V. Keating Alice Tice Mildred Macleod Frederick W. Wilcoxson

Cupheag Women Plan Fall Fashion Show and Bridge

Cupheag Women's club organizes a fall fashion show and bridge at 8 pm Tuesday in Stratford club rooms. Models include Mrs. Bailey Coughlin Ewanietz Howie O'Connor Morrison, Gail Ewanietz Reynolds Skelly. Commentator Mrs. Rauscher to discuss apparel from Fashion Lane, Harper's Furs and Celine's Millinery.

Cupheag Women’s Club Stratford Louis Bailey Thomas Coughlin Joseph Ewanietz Edward Howie Raymond O'Connor Kenneth Morrison Gail Ewanietz Jane Reynolds Judy Skelly Carl Rauscher Mary Roberts Fashion Lane Harper’s Furs Inc Celine’s Millinery Whiting’s

Style Show Planned With Entertainment In Fairfield Tuesday

Fairfield hosts a 8 p m style show by the Marie Lafayette chapter OES at the Masonic temple Center street Dresses by Mrs Abraham Kenter furs from Shapiro s bridal gowns from Marie s shop bouquets from Victor s flower shop stage set by Al Vincze Models include many named members of the OES Rainbow Girls and children s clothes Gypsy Rozsika Laszlo Deutch Marge Ciaffone Beth Hollo Carolyn Csuka Stephen Csuka provide entertainment with violin organ piano vocal and Hungarian folk dance numbers

Marie Lafayette OES Masonic Temple Center Street Fairfield Anne K. Wargo Jean Fitzgerald Abraham Kenter Shapiro Donald Cummings Arthur Elsasser Norman Parker Robert Messer Earl Murphy Harold Upson William Campbell Enar Swansop Harold Anderson Stephen Balogh Thomas Gowan Claud Cady Carl Miller Martin Stenquist Dorothy Smith Vera Crab Sally Nagy Gypsy Rozsika Laszlo Deutch Marge Ciaffone Jenny Lind Beth Hollo Carolyn Stephen Csuka

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E. H. Hodgson Harcourt-Harria Joan Ruth Miller Myron Ronald Balten F. W. Bertch Dorothy E. Bahe Henry Bahe York Road Frederick W. Bertch Frederick Bertch Knoxville Brigham Young University Provo Utah Sunday Post Schulse Mre Raymond Tl. Coyle Madelyn MacPhee Grovera Avenue Berkley School Boston University of Miami Pan American World Airlines Mr. Coyle St. John’s Preparatory School Upsala College MacPhee Transport, Inc Adolf Klein Isaac Nyden Mr. Nyden Moses Malinowitz Nyden Central High School University of Bridgeport Veterans? Auxiliary Constance Gayl Joan R. Miller Harold Lovelands Mrs Willard Stewart Studie First Presbyterians Franklin, Pennsylvania Albright College Reading Southern Methodist University Dallas Texas Dallas Theological Seminary Bernard O'Donnell George O'Connor Henry Schipul Fred Shannon Joan Cowperthwait Nathan Dahl William Hauck Theodore Heyse Francis Jacopian Blake Moore William Morrell Richard Neal William Parson Edward Reed Richard Ross George Skelly William Skene Carl Studeman Louis Toronto Nicholas Torsiello Robert Trevethan Siegfried Ullman Daniel Carten Metheweon Greene Farme Garden Club Tide Mill Inn Arthur O. Jennings John M. Mullin Christopher L. Weidemann George T. Stanton Timothy A. Fallen Phillipp BD. Grout Martin A. Ingram William R. Baker Mpy Jen Pag Rove
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