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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1947

Page

10

Install Officers of St Patrick's Church Group

Mrs. Josephine O Dwyer was installed as president of the Rosary Confraternity at St Patrick's church during the annual meeting in the church hall. Rev Albert A Callahan spoke as chaplain. New officers include Mrs B Rose Patterson vice president Marie Meerbach financial secretary Joseph Altieri corresponding secretary Elizabeth Allen treasurer Mrs John Helrigel sunshine chairman and Mrs Gustave Wickert publicity chairman. Returning hostesses for refreshments include Mrs Stiles Whiting Mrs Roy Gregory and others.

Josephine O'Dwyer Rosary Confraternity St. Patrick's Church Albert A. Callahan B. Rose Patterson Marie Meerbach Joseph Altieri Elizabeth Allen John Helrigel Sunshine Gustave Wickert Stiles Whiting Roy Gregory Katherine O'Dwyer John Alessie Agnes Santino Andrew Schneider John Madigan

Orent Chapter Fair Planned for Nov 7

Orient Chapter OES schedules a Nov 7 fair with a turkey supper from 5 to 7 PM and afternoon and evening card parties. Committees are listed for food, candy, fancy work, white elephants, Christmas items, pantry, afghan, games, dining room and reservations. Mrs Myrtle Wilcox is general chairman.

Fair of Orient Chapter O.E.S Francis Stock Ann Barnum Martha Ruddiman Gertrude Nash Clara Perachio Martha Peck Candy Georgia Brinton Elsie Blight Clara Hawley Bertha Johnson Lela Lieter Minnie Caulkins Lili Baugh Florence Hnayford Leila Lyon Alma Wiley Evelyn Wilkes Ethel Dixon Martha Moss Ella Wolfe White Elephants,” Gladys Wynns, Lou Broadbent, Tillie Platt Edna Singley Hazel Jacquet Cora van Yorx Margaret Nichols Grace Ehlert Bertha Garrison Emma _ Connelly Mary MacLuckie Lilly Kachele Ray Hayford Ray Baugh Lily Mitchell Marie Christian Lily Westberg Eva Fischer Jane Chapman Marie Smart Ellen Whiteman Muriel Burr Emily Denton Katherine Wheeler Gertrude Milton Florence Johnson Mary Smith Earl Smith Howard Johnson Austin Chapman William Ehlert C. E. Jacquet May Cameron Eva Dragon Lily Yost Kay Berkley Lena Marrittelli Mary Gaecer Alice Watson Myrtle Wilcox Ruth Johnson Ida Scholi C. E. Christian Charles Wilcox

St Josephs Church Coffee Party This Afternoon

The Altar society of St. Josephs church on Madison avenue hosts a coffee party at 2 p m in the church auditorium. Hostesses include Mrs John Mc Cathron Mrs Caroline OBrien Mrs James Sinclair Jr Mrs Vincent Keane Mrs Fred Dieter Mrs David Wilson Mrs William Walser Mrs Mary Schick and Mrs Henry Walser. Cake sale led by Mrs George Washburn and Mrs Patsy Basso with games run by Mrs Walter Plude and Mrs Frank Glaney.

Altar Society St. Joseph's Church Madison Avenue John McCathron Caroline O'Brien James Sinclair, Jr Vincent Keane Fred Dieter David Wilson William Walser Mary Schick Henry Walser George Washburn Patsy Basso Walter Plude Frank Glaney

Frances M Ruzicka Bride On Saturday

Mr and Mrs John Ruzicka of 859 Lindley street announce the marriage of their daughter Frances Mary to Frederick Hulley of Ansonia. The ceremony will be at 10 am Saturday at Immanuel Episcopal church Ansonia. A reception for immediate families follows 1 to 3 30 pm at Mary Journey's Inn. The couple will then take a two week motor trip to Canada and Niagara Falls before residing at 859 Lindley street.

John Ruzicka Lindley Street Frances Mary Frederick Hulley Ansonia Immanuel Episcopal Church Mary Journey's Inn Canada Niagara Falls

Miss Morgan Weds William Clarke at Tenafly church

Miss Marjorie Ann Morgan daughter of Mr and Mrs William Howell Morgan of Tenafly NJ married William Bishop Clarke II of Fairfield at Tenafly Presbyterian on October 4. Attendants included maid of honor Dianne Parks and bridesmaid Martha Roudabush with Lois Morgan as flower girl. Best man Herbert Todd and usher William H Morgan Jr. A reception followed at the bride’s home. The bride is a Tenafly High School graduate. The groom, educated at Taft School and Roger Ludlowe High, served in the Army Air Forces and works at Home Comforts in Southport. The couple will reside in Fairfield.

Tenafly Presbyterian Church Tenafly N. J Marjorie Ann Morgan William Howell Morgan William Bishop Clarke Frank Bishop Clarke Rowland Road Fairfield Dianne Parks Cresskill N. Y Martha Roudabush Lois Morgan Herbert Todd William H. Morgan Miss Morgan Tenafly High School Clarke Roger Judlowe Taft School Watertown University School Army Air Forces Home Comforts Company Southport

Russell Sage Honors Milford Easton Girls

Misa Susan Bitzer of Easton has been elected vice president of her Russell Sage College dormitory. She is a Sophomore majoring in Home Economics. Mise Maribelle Englund of Milford has been awarded class honors by the dean.

Misa Susan Bitzer Charles W. Bitzer Sunset Road Easton Russell Sage College Troy New York Mise Bitzer Claea Mise Maribelle Englund David Englund First Avenue Milford Russell Sage

Presbyterian Women To Conduct Sale at Church Gym

Mrs Charles W Little and Mrs Emily Goodwin co chair rummage sale for First Presbyterian Women’s League Friday from 9 30 a m to 1 p m in the church gymnasium. Committee includes Alma Schulz G Howard Streple Richard Everett Grace Cogell Harry Jenks Lillian Hoyt Seeley Howell John Cole Joseph Bayette Andrew MacDougall John Baxter George Rose Walter Wheeler Florence Hubbard John Kline Frank P Munich George H Stone.

Charles W. Little Emily Goodwin Women's League of the First Presbyterian Church Alma Schulz G. Howard Streple Richard Everett Grace Cogell Harry D. Jenks Lillian Hoyt Seeley Howell John Cole

Club Notes and Local Auxiliary Meetings

Club Notes lists various local women’s groups and orders holding meetings tonight at 8 or 8:15 PM in Bridgeport area locations including 234 Stratford Avenue Kyoto Council 291 Prospect Street Freundschaft Lodge 1146 Capitol Avenue James Streetly Lodge 7857 Buffaloes 15 Riparian Street and American Legion Auxiliary Trumbull Center School led by Mrs Ellen Troland with presiding. Regular Veterans Association Auxiliary 205 meets tomorrow at 8 PM in Obeh Grotto hall.

Ladies’ Auxiliary Bridgeport Minstrel Club Stratford Avenue Kyoto Council Rita Robinson Prospect Street Noble Grands Freundschaft Lodge Freida Foehrenbach Capitol Avenue James Streetly Lodge Order of Buffaloes Riparian Street Third District American Legion Auxiliary Trumbull Center School Ellen Troland Veterans’ Association Obeh Grotto Hall

Rummage Gate Benefit for Hall Home Settlement at Hall Home

A rummage sale fundraiser for the Hall Home Settlement of the Baptist temple will be held Saturday from 9 30 a m at the Hall Home Settlement located at 715 Main Street.

Hall Home Settlement of the Baptist Temple Colorado Avenue Hall Home Settlement Main Street

Our Lady's Guild Meeting at Sts Cyril and Methodius

Our Lady's Guild of Sts. Cyril and Methodius church will meet tonight at 8 in the school hall. Mrs. John S. Tybor, president, will preside. Rev. Francis Metro, spiritual adviser, will open with a prayer. After the business session there will be a social hosted by members.

Our Lady’s Guild of Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church John S. Tybor Francis Metro

Birth Announcement for Karen Elizabeth Christie

Mrs Dina, Mrs Kennedy, Mrs Kubicka, Mrs Matto, Mrs Miller, Mrs Piroh, Mr and Mrs Richard E B Christie of 137 Nichols Avenue Stratford announce the birth of a daughter Karen Elizabeth on October 11 at Bridgeport Hospital. Mrs Christie is the former Bernice Kinne, daughter of Mrs Fred Kinns of Nichols Avenue, and Mr Christie is the son of Mr and Mrs Albert H Christie of Daniels Farms Road Trumbull.

Richard EB. Christie Nichols Avenue Stratford Karen Elizabeth Bridgeport Hospital Christie Bernice Kinne Fred Kinns Mr. Christie Albert H. Christie Daniels Farms Road Trumbull

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Marion Bower School of Dramatic Art Norcross America Conlin Elm ST Park Eni Golden Hill St. Patrick’s Church Vicks VapoRub Orent ST. Joseph’s Church Davis & Hawley Owle Sterling John American Gem Society International Organization OF Frances M. Ruzicka William Clarke Milford, Easton Presbyterian Our Lady’s Guild Joseph Dina John Kenedny Edward Kubicka John Matto Gus Miller Joseph Piroh Breyers Breyer Kay Breen OF Bridgeport Fairfield Ave Suger Lever Brothers Company Wheatena Rahway New Jersey Tachive
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