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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1954

Page

8

Jean Riccio Weds Reno J Piccioli at Sacred Heart

Miss Jean Riccio daughter of Mr and Mrs James Riccio 288 Gregory street married Reno John Piccioli son of Mr and Mrs Alfred Piccioli 395 Salem street at Sacred Heart church in a 10 o clock ceremony Officiant Rev John F McGough Organist Mrs Margaret Morris Lee Soloist Miss Joan Heller Attendants wore orchid velvet pink gowns and aqua taffeta The couple planned to reside at 395 Salem Street after October 17 They travel to Washington and Virginia for honeymoon The bride is a Central High graduate and works for Maritime Service Corp The bridegroom is titled in the narrative but not completed in provided text

Sacred Heart Church Jean Riccio James Riccio Gregory Street Reno John Piccioli Alfred Piccioli Salem Street John F. McGough Margaret Morris Lee Joan Heller Edward Kehoe, Jr Donald Ferguson Robert Fpiccioli Milford Judith Ann Riccio George Lawler Coventry Housatonic Judge Washington, D. C Virginia Riccio Central High School Maritime Service Corporation

David B Henderson weds in Kansas candlelight ceremony

Miss Doris Eileen Barge daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Barge Topeka Kansas became the bride of Air Cadet David Burton Henderson son of Mr and Mrs Russell L Henderson of 260 Booth Hill road Nichols on August 14 at 730 pm in Oakland Methodist church The Rev BR O Penick officiated The bride wore a light brown silk cocktail dress and coat and carried a white Bible with white carnations and yellow roses The matron of honor Miss Marie Sue Sewell wore a yellow silk ballerina dress and carried brown and yellow mums Best man Jay Cox A reception followed at Wesley chapel Mr Henderson is a 1951 Warren Harding High School graduate and an air cadet stationed at Bryan Air Force Base Texas He expects to receive his wings in February.

Doris Eileen Barge Ralph Barge Topeka Kan David Burton Henderson Russell L. Henderson Booth Hill Road Nichols Oakland Methodist Church BR. O. Penick Marjie Sue Sewell Taper Chalotte Godfrey Lois Barge Jay Cox Wesley Chapel Mr. Henderson Warren

Bassick High School and UCONN Graduate Works as Salesman

A graduate of Bassick High School and the University of Connecticut is employed as a salesman with Robert Hall clothes, highlighting education and current industry role.

Bassick High School University of Connecticut Robert Hall Clothes

George Koltay Weds Victoria Magyar in Fairfield

The wedding of Victoria Maria Magyar of Perth Amboy and George Koltay of Wallingford occurred yesterday at St Emerys church Fairfield. The bride wore a blush silk gown with illusion veil and bouquet of white cymbidium orchids. Attendants wore raspberry gowns. reception followed at the bride’s home. After a trip, they will live at 87 Bibbins Avenue Fairfield. Mrs Koltay works with Rakocsi aid association. Mr Koltay is a Royal Hungarian Military academy graduate with International Silver in Wallingford.

Mis Victoria Maria Magyar Hillcrest Road John Magyar Perth Amboy N. J George Koltay Wallingford Charles Koltay Budapest Hungary St. Emery’s Church Fairfield Hippolyt Deesy Cecil Gordon Lee Gebel Aranka Boldizsar Barbara Nagy Southport Denes Kelety Boston Mass Steven Magyar New Haven Elmer Gabrieli Royal Hungarian Military Academy of The International Silver Company

Church Ladies To Model in Show at Assumption Guild Event

Women of the parish will model at the Church of the Assumption Ladies guild fashion show card party and cake sale Tuesday night in the Ritz ballroom. Mrs Joseph DeLuca Mrs Joseph Romano Mrs Louis Bobowick Mrs Walter Neuberger Mrs James Rickard Mrs Kenneth Maloney Mrs Daniel Keane Mrs William Connelly Jr Mrs Carl Christen sen and Mrs Charles Stubbs will model wearing fashions by Mary Mil and hats by Marie Beck. Gerald Harrigan announced Neuman club hostesses list including Geraldine Kraskie Betty Ann Turco Betsy Hennessey Barbara Romano Robin Fanning Susan Stubbs Arlene Fritz Katherine Dowling Ann Cracho Barbara Pennewell Patricia Steele Nancy Salvaggio Tilona Zelle Betty Prude Peggy Hoyt Nancy Michaud Arlene Magi Joan Heady Johann Keane Marsha Tierney.

Church of the Assumption Ladies’ Guild Ritz Mary-Mil Marie Beck Joseph DeLuca Joseph Romano Louis Bobowick Walter Neuberger James Rickard Kenneth Maloney Daniel Keane William Connelly Carl Christensen Charles Stubbs Gerald Harrigan Neuman Club Geraldine Kraskie Betty Ann Turco Betsy Hennessey Barbara Romano Robin Fanning Susan Stubbs Arlene Fritz Katherine Dowling Ann Cracho Barbara Pennewell Patricia Steele Nancy Salvaggio Tilona Zelle Betty Prude Peggy Hoyt Nancy Michaud Arlene Magi Joan Heady Johann Keane Marsha Tierney

YWCA Announces Second Bridge Class In Bridgeport

Mrs. Gertrude Beers directing workshops at the Bridgeport YWCA says a second bridge class opens Wednesday with instructor Mrs. Gus Wolf. The 15 week courses run evenings from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. at 23 Golden Hill Street.

Gertrude Beers Bridgeport Ywca Gus Wolf Paul Schmidt Charlies W. Post YWCA Golden Hill Street Edison

Schneider Grafman Wedding Is Tonight

Miss Sandra Grafman daughter of Mr and Mrs Herman Grafman of 494 Kenyon street Stratford to Charles Schneider son of Mr and Mrs George Schneider of Park avenue New York City will marry at Rodeph Sholom synagogue at 6 pm Rabbi Harry Nelson officiating. Reception to follow in temple social hall. After trip to Bermuda they will live in Forest Hills L I. Mrs Grafman and Mrs Schneider attend local schools and colleges.

Gortanoff Mise Sandra Grafman Kenyon Street Stratford Charles Schneider Park Avenue New York City Herman Grafman George Schneider Rodeph Sholom Harry Nelson Lynda Menken Cedarhurst S. 1 Keith Schneider Great Neck J. I Lee Gust Josef Elman James Weissbart New York Temple Forest Hills L. J. Mies Grafman Stratford High School University of Connecticut Schneider Horace Mann School Clark University

Irving Schwartz to wed Harriet Donowitz Friedman

Mrs Harriet Donowitz Friedman aged 26 of 20 River Road Teaneck New Jersey and Irving Bernard Schwartz aged 30 an accountant of 155 Marilyn Drive Bridgeport obtained a marriage license at the City Clerk's Office on Thursday in Irving.

New York Harriet Donowitz Friedman River Road Teaneck N. J Irving Bernard Schwartz Marilyn Drive Bridgeport

Canasta Party Hosted by Mrs Imrischak in Stratford

Mrs Anna Imrischak of Ravencrest drive Stratford hosted a Canasta party on Tuesday with guests Mrs Irene Louis, Mrs Frances Lipovsky, Mrs T illie Bunting, Mrs Helen Galys, Mrs Julia Puskar, Mrs Evelyn Ricci, Mrs Ann Hanlon, Mrs Gladys Luzetsky, Mrs Helen Clem ence and Mrs Edna Oppel.

Anna Imrischak Ravencrest Drive Stratford Irene Louis Frances Lipovsky Tillie Bunting Helen Galys Julia Puskar Evelyn Ricci Ann Hanlon Gladys Luzetsky Helen Clemence Edna Oppel

Sholomicky Koliada Nuptials Reported In Fairfield

Yesterday afternoon at the Holy Ghost Russian Orthodox church Stella Koliada daughter of Mr and Mrs Jacob Koliada of 18 Bloomfield drive Fairfield became the bride of Alexander Sholomicky Jr son of Mr and Mrs Sholomicky of 588 Hallett street The Rev John Kirko officiated at 8 o clock The a cappella choir directed by Luke Bakoota provided the music Escorted by her father the bride wore lace over nylon tulle satin with a scoop neckline long sleeves a chapel train and a fingertip veil She carried white orchids and sweetheart roses The wedding party included maid of honor Stephanie Lydia Kollada bridesmaids Dorothy Jankura and Vera Zasten chik All wore pale pink faille with scoop necklines and matching flower headdresses The reception followed at Mary Journey inn The couple left for a New England Canada trip The bride a Roger Ludlowe high school and Pain Hall School graduate works at First National Bank Mr Sholomicky a Warren Harding high school graduate works at Sikorsky Aircraft.

Holy Ghost Stella Koliada Jacob Alex Koliada Bloomfield Drive Fairfield Alexander Sholomicky, Jr Stephanie Lydia Kollada Dorothy Jankura Vera Zastenchik Maid of Honor Harry Sholomicky Andrew Fabula Nicholas Samolik Mary Journey's Inn New England Canada Roger Ludlowe High School Pain Hall School New York City First National Bank Sholomicky Warren Harding High School

Wedding of Marie Jean Martin and Philip Pulaski

Miss Marie Jean Martin of 59 Higgins avenue wed Philip Joseph Pulaski son of Mr and Mrs John Pulaski of 21 Cottage street Trumbull yesterday at St Patrick s church Rev G Robert Hanover officiated The bride s brother Frank G Martin escorted her The couple will reside at 48 Whalburn avenue Mrs Pulaski teaches at Hall school and Mr Pulaski is a North End post office letter carrier

Marie Jean Martin Higgins Avenue Philip Joseph Pulaski John Pulaski Cottage Street Trumbull St. Patrick's Church G. Robert Hanover Joseph Martin Frank G. Martin New Haven Stella Starack New York City Joseph Kane Henry Walter Robert Russell Whalburn Avenue Pulaski Hall School Mr. Pulaski North End

Cub Scout Pack 51 Hosts Award Night at Blessed Sacrament

Cub Scout Pack 51 hosted a parents and friends meeting at Blessed Sacrament school last week. About 150 attended the award ceremony featuring a skit by Frank Shorty Long titled The Brutal Miner. Awards awarded included Bobcat Wolf Bear Lion Gold Arrow and Silver Arrow with one and two year pins. Cub Master Harold oe received a 14 year service Fr.

Cub Scout Pack Blessed Sacrament School Scoute Frank “Shorty” Long Harold Oe

Wedding Saturday For Louise Goodin

Miss Louise Mary Goodin of Stratford married Edward Joseph Pryor Jr. yesterday at Our Lady of Grace church. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. John E. Hanning. The bride wore lace and nylon tulle with a beaded crown veil and cascade bouquet. Attendants included Irene Goodin as matron of honor and sisters as bridesmaids. After a reception in Stratford, the couple left for Florida and will reside in Shelton after October 24. The bride is a Stratford town hall switchboard operator. the groom is a Shelton High School graduate and Connecticut Light and Power mechanic.

Joseph Kiret Ansonia Lionel Goodin Robert Weller American Legion Hall Stratford Florida Crescent Street Shelton Bride Stratford High School Stratford Town Hall Pryor Shelton High School Connecticut Light and Power Company

Couple to Head Bronson Hawley Legion and Auxiliary

Mr and Mrs John H Callahan Jr will be installed as commander and auxiliary president of Bronson Hawley American Legion post and its auxiliary at a tomorrow evening ceremony in the post club rooms 285 Wilmot Ave The event marks the first husband wife leadership in the post history Auxiliary officers include Mrs M Alice Bender secretary Mrs Eleanore Maguirk treasurer and others Legion officers named are Richard J Barrett senior commander James Keefe junior vice commander Robert W Olha and others Installation will be conducted by State department legion officers and the auxiliary slate seated by Miss Mary A Wall and Mrs Frances DeCarlo both past district auxiliary presidents

John H. Callahan, Jr Bronson Hawley American Legion Post Club Wilmot Avenue Alaska M. Alice Bender Eleanore Maguirk Nellie M. Graham Loretta V. Calehan Beatrice Dumas Mra Ada Webb Jean Donaldson Legion Richard J. Barrett James Keefe Robert W. Olha Hector Thibault Thomas Muldoon William Hulton, Jr Frank Radasci State Department Legion Offcers Auxiliary Mary A. Wall Milford Frances DeCarlo Stratford Third District

Mrs Lorraine Bacon Recovers After Surgery At Bridgeport Hospital

Mrs Lorraine Bacon of Success Avenue is recuperating in Bridgeport Hospital after undergoing surgery.

Lorraine Bacon Success Avenue Bridgeport Hospital

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Bride of Reno J. Piccioli Mrs. Reno John Piccioli Mag David Henderson David B. Henderson Kansas Mrs. George Koltay Anthony Loew's Poli Theatre June Allyson Lauren Bacall Arlene Dahl State ST Toho Victoria M. Magyar William Bowen East Avenue St. Vincent's Hospital Patricia Ann Pawlak Mary Pawlak Dorus Street Stanley Pawlak Woodridge Avenue John C. Dunn Benjamin R. Dunn Washington Terrace Miss Pawlak St. John’s Commercial High School Bridgeport Lincoln-Mercury, Inc Dunn Coclin Tobacco Co Irving Schwartz Joseph M. Ondzek Ondek Bath Black Merse Inn Orange Ennie Colledel Edward Meeks Bunnell Street Koliada Edward Joseph Pryor UR Mane Martin Wed Hall Louise Goodin Louise Mary Goodin Abraham Goodin Huntington Road Our Lady of Grace Church Edward Joseph Pryor Kneen Street John E. Hanning Mise Irene Goodin Shirley Gadus Madeline Hunte Legion and Auxiliary Visiting Nurse Association VNA R. N Connecticut Labout Washington Avenue Liberty Furniture MAIN Bridgeport, Conn Arch Street Rie i
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