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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1954

Page

11

Sande Dixon Wedding Office: New Haven Ceremony at St Bernadette’s

Dolores Anne Sande and Lieut Larry Dixon married yesterday at St Bernadette’s Church New Haven in a 16 o clock service. The bride daughter of Mr and Mrs Vincent J Sande Morris Cove New Haven wore Chanel lace and tulle with long sleeves. the groom son of Capt Robert F Dixon Woodmont was with the U S Army Signal Corps at Fort Monmouth NJ. The reception followed at the Weathervane Mount Carmel with attendants Miss Carla Kurtz Cheshire bridesmaids Miss Mary-Anne Cecil Bridgeport Miss Karen Olsen Rowe yton Nora Dixon sister of groom best man Joseph Cogguillo Devon ushers Michael and Daniel Dixon Woodmont. The couple formerly resided with Yale library staff and UConn alumni respectively.

St. Bernadette’s Church New Haven Dolores Anne Sande Vincent J. Sande Morris Cove Larry Joseph Dixon U. S. Army Milford Robert F. Dixon Dixon Center Street Woodmont Charles Hewett Mount Carmel Carla Kurtz Cheshire Mary-Anne Cecil Bridgeport Karen Olsen Roweyton Nora Dixon Joseph Cogguillo Devon Michael Daniel Dixon Miss Cecil Miss Olson Sande University of Connecticut Yale University Library U. S. Army Signal Corps Fort Monmouth N. J

Miss Hynes Weds John R Finn at St Johns Church

Rosemary Hynes daughter of Mr and Mrs John J Hynes of 44 Grove street married John Richard Finn son of Mr and Mrs Maurice J Finn of 20 Arlington road in St Johns church. The Rt Rev Nicholas T Coleman officiated with Fr Edmund Supple CSSP. The couple received Papal blessing.

Astrid Ringstrom and Eugene Sanislo Wed in Newport-Oregon Era Style

Astrid Martha Ringstrom and Eugene Francis Sanislo married yesterday at Christ and Holy Trinity Episcopal church in a 4 pm ceremony performed by Rev. Frederic L. C. Lorentzen. The bride, sister of Walter Ringstrom, wore tatling lace and tulle with a lace crown veil, carrying white chrysanthemums. Attendant Lorraine Leahy wore maize crystalette. best man Richard LaPak. The couple, of Reichert circle and Norwalk connections, planned a Bermuda honeymoon and will reside in Reichert circle.

Trafalgar Daughters of the British Empire Meeting

Westport personals note a Trafalgar chapter gathering at Mrs Arlent Edwards Compo Parkway terrace with acting president Mrs Burr presiding. Also announced are births: Catherine Lorna October 10 at Norwalk Hospital to Eric J Gurney and wife, plus a daughter for Air and Mrs Michael DeMace born Wednesday at Norwalk Hospital.

Trafalgar the Daughters of the British Empire Arlent Edwards Compo Parkway Terrace Morris Burr Eric J. Gurney Road Catherine Lorna Norwalk Hospital Laurie Lassie Lance Air Michael DeMace Riverside Avenue

County Society Correspondents Directory

Brookfield Mrs Catherine Lane Danbury 3-2076 Danbury Bethel and Redding Mrs Lewis Goodsell Bethel 4588 Norwalk Miss Doris Sullivan Norwalk 38-6226 Ridgefield Mrs Florence Morgan Ridgefield 6-7786 Milford and Woodmont Mrs Frances Bissell Milford 27661

Brookfield Catherine Lane Danbury Bethel Redding Lewis Goodsell Norwalk Doris Sullivan Ridgefield Florence Morgan Milford and Woodmont Frances Bissell Milford

Rita Burns Weds Donald Wood In Danbury Ceremony

Rita Hurd Burns daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs John Burns married Donald Charles Wood son of the late Mr. and Mrs William Wood yesterday at 9 am in St Peter's church. Rt Rev John J Kennedy officiated as pink and white chrysanthemums decorated the altar. The bride wore white nylon tulle lace over satin with a lace jacket and chapel train. Bridal party included sister Katherine Burns in delphinium blue. Best man was Frank Figuirito. They plan a south honeymoon and will reside at 30 Center street. The bride teaches in Norwalk at Tracey school. the groom is a Navy veteran employed by G A P.

Katherine Burns Frank Figuirito Armandos Center Street Danbury High School Danbury State Teachers College Norwalk Tracey Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company

Needlework Guild of America to celebrate 60th anniversary

The Westport branch marks its 60th anniversary on Thursday November 4 at 2 30 p m at the Westport Woman's club a display of garments received and tea will follow Mrs Morris Burr is branch president for more information.

Westport Needlework Guild of America Morris Burr

Miss Knapp Engaged to William DeMeo

Announcement by Mrs. Margaret Knapp of Fair Street Norwalk announces the engagement of daughter Janet Eileen Knapp to William DeMeo son of Mr and Mrs L J DeMeo of 59 Saugatuck Avenue Janet is a Merrill's Business School student and with the J Cash Company Norwalk William DeMeo attended Staples High School Westport and works at Economy Food Store

Margaret Knapp Fair Street Norwalk Janet Eileen William DeMeo Miss Knapp Norman Knapp Merrill's Business School 3. J. Cash Company Mr. DeMeo Staples High School Westport Economy Food

Miss Jacqueline Jenkins Engaged to William Cullen

Mrs Ralph Goldstein of 235 Sea side avenue announces the engagement of her daughter Miss Jacqueline Jenkins to William Cullen son of Mr and Mrs Irving Cullen of 520 Harvard avenue Stratford Miss Jenkins is a Milford high school graduate and Norden Laboratories employee William Cullen a Stratford high school graduate serving in the U S Air Force at Sampson New York plans marriage on November 27

Ralph Goldstein Seaside Avenue Jacqueline Jenkins William Cullen Irving Cullen Harvard Avenue Stratford Miss Jenkins William Jenkins Broadstreet Milford High School Norden Laboratories Corporation Mr. Cullen Stratford High School U. S. Air Force Sampson, N.Y

Double wedding ties siblings in Danbury home

In a Danbury ceremony at 51 Lincoln Avenue, Grace May Stillson wed James Edward Bassett and Eva Aithen Adams wed Albert Ray Stillson in a double ring wedding officiated by Justice War ter Jol. Brides wore Chantilly lace gowns. couples planned homes at 51 Lincoln Avenue and 31 Chestnut Street.

Viola Stilson Lincoln Avenue Grace May Stillson James Edward Bassett Marie Bassett Triangle Street Mr. Bassett Albert Ray Stillson Eva Aitben Adams Chestnut Street Frances Bates Main Street

Miss Ruth Kaeser Weds Philo Hawley In New Fairfield

Miss Ruth Gondeline Kaeser daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank W Kaeser of New Fairfield and Joe Philo H Hawley son of Mr and Mrs Royal Hawley of Bethel were married yesterday at the First Congregational church New Fairfield in a double ring ceremony at 11 AM The Rev Alan Hutchinson officiated Their attendants were Christine Kaeser and Joseph Hawley Best man was Joseph Hawley After a reception in New Fairfield town hall the couple left for a honeymoon in the south They will reside in New Fairfield The bride a Danbury High School graduate is employed at the Barden Corp Hawley a Henry Abbott Technical School graduate is a carpenter

New Fairfield Town Hall New Fairfield Bride Danbury High School The Barden Corporation Mr. Hawley Henry Abbott Technical School

Mary Ann Stewart Weds Robert Schirmer in St Peter’s

Mary Ann Stewart daughter of Mr and Mrs Daniel Stewart of 64 Grand Street and Robert George Schirmer son of Henry Schirmer of 35 Main Street and the late Mrs Schirmer were married yesterday at 10 am in a double ring ceremony in St. Peter's Church.

Mary Ann. Stewart Daniel Stewart Grand Street Robert George Schirmer Henry Schirmer Main Street Schirmer St. Peter's

Danbury Bride and Groom Share Postwar Home Life

After November 15, the couple will be at home at 26 Franklin. The bride graduated from Smithcroft School of Beauty Culture in Bridgeport and works at Estelies Beauty Show in Danbury. The groom, a Danbury High School graduate, served two years in the U.S. Army and now works as a teller at City National Bank of Danbury.

Franklin Street Smithcroft School of Beauty Culture Bridgeport Estelies Beauty Show Danbury Danbury High School U.S. Army City National Bank of

Danbury Couple Wed At Jesse Lee Memorial Church

Kathryn Elizabeth Hill and Philip Eugene Bergquist married in a double ring ceremony at the Jesse Lee Memorial Church. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Hill, wore Italian silk and a fingertip veil. groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. Gustav Bergquist of Redding Center. The couple plans a two week southern honeymoon and will reside on North Salem Road. Both are Danbury High School alumni. she works at Electro Mechanical Research Laboratory in Ringfield, he at American Hatters and Furriers after Army service.

Richard Bergquist Redding Leonard Bergquist Douglas’ Main Donald Bergquist Outpost Inn South North Salem Road Bergquist Danbury High School Electro- Mechanical Research Laboratory Ringefield Pace Institute New York Army American Hatters and Furriers Danbury

Nance Wasicko Weds WLAD Announcer Francis Comer

Miss Nance Andrea Wasicko daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Wasicko of 46 Well avenue became the bride of Francis Eugene Comer son of Mr and Mrs Francis Comer of Ozone Park New York yesterday morning in St Josephs church The Rev James Kane officiated at the double ring ceremony at 9 o clock Vases of white pompous chrysanthemums adorned the altar The bride wore a white Chantilly lace nylon tulle gown with mandarin collar long sleeves and chapel train Her veil fingertip length semicloth trimmed with seed pearls She carried a white prayer book with an orchid marker Her sister Elizabeth Wasicko was maid of honor with teal blue pompons and American beauty lace Bridesmaids Angeline Prunick Denice Goodfellow Mary Nero wore teal blue gowns Best man was James Comer ushers Michael Prunick Robert J Courtney and Arthur Trezise A wedding breakfast followed at Stonehenge and a 1 to 4 pm reception at Holiday Inn After a Canadian wedding trip they will live at 70 Balmforth Avenue The bride is a Danbury High School graduate 1952 and works at MalloVe s Jewelry Store Her husband is WLAD station announcer.

Rosemary Hynes John Joseph Hynes Grove Street St. John’s Church John Richard Finn Maurice J. Finn Arlington Road Nicholas T. Coleman Edmund Supple CSSP Ferndale Seminary Pius XI Catherine Alice Hynes Frank J. Rowe New York Anthony P. Prizio Stamford Marcel Hall Lowell Mass Sacred Heart Academy Finn Fairfield Preparatory School Georgetown University Pacific Fire Insurance Company Dorothy Cecilia Tomanio Anthony Tomanio Franklin Street Salvatore Robert Conciatore Salvatore Conciatore Madison Avenue St. Joseph's Church James J. Kane Edward Gallagher Rosemary Lavalle Mary Lou Campo Danbury Niagara Falls Canada Lincoln Avenue Bassett Danbury High School Barden Corporation Reeves Transportation Company Adams Stillson Justice Joli Southern New England Telephone Office Sikorsky's Stratford Martin P. Hitchcock Rarinahars Wiliam Connors Mises Maria Cahil Stever. Gilotti Grand Street Kinner’s Drug Store CS. Army First Congregational Church New Fairfield Ruth Gondeline Kaeser Frank W. Kaeser Joe Philo H. Hawley Royal Hawley Reservoir Street Bethel Alan Hutchinson Erich Triegel Ann Zeneski Christine Kaeser Joseph Hawley Jesse Lee Memorial Methodist Church Kathryn Elizabeth Hill, Daugher Charles B. Hill Hospital Avenue Philip Eugene Bergquist Gustav Bergquist Redding Center E. N. Beers David Glapp Robert Miller Janet Helmar Mias Betty Main Ridgefield Mary Bergquist Redding Marjorie Oakley Torrington Coralberry Nance Andrea Wasicko Joseph Wasicko Well Avenue Francis Eugene Comer Francis Comer Ozone Park St Joseph’s Church James Kane Elizabeth Wasieko Angeline Prunick Denice Goodfellow Brookfield Mary Nero James Comer Michael] Prunick Sbrookfield Robert J. Courtney Arthur Trezise St. Albans Stonehenge Holiday Inn

June Alhage Weds George Dimyan in Danbury Church

Miss June Ann Alhage daughter of Mr and Mrs Ameen Alhage of 40 Liberty Street married George Dimyan son of Mrs Joseph Dimyan of 116 Em Street on October 17 at the Church of St Lawrence O Toodle Brewster N Y The Rev Edward M McCabe officiated The bride wore a French lace gown with a cathedral train and carried a mother of pearl prayer book with orchid and lily of the valley streamers Attendants wore white lace gowns with red accents The couple left for a two week Bermuda trip and will reside at 112 Em Street Mrs Dimyan a Danbury High School graduate is a bookkeeper at Danbury National Bank Her husband a Danbury High School graduate is a partner in Dimyans Market

June Ann Alhage Ameen Alhage Liberty: Street George Dimyan Joseph Dimyan Em Street Church of St. Lawrence O’toole Brewster Edward M. McCabe Joan Alhage Evelyn Jowdy Marlene Salame Albert Salame Nicholas Attick Joseph Zarour Danbury American Legion Hall Bermuda Dimyan Danbury High School Danbury National Bank

Surprise 70th birthday luncheon honors Mrs Willis

Mrs. Thomas Willis of 14 Durant street was feted at a surprise luncheon on her 70th birthday at the home of Mrs. Alwin Hausch, 6 First street. Attendees included her brother First Selectman Joseph HE Saver and Mrs Saver among many relatives and friends.

Thomas Willis Durant Street Alwin Hausch First Street First Harry Staib Debby Janet Staib Bethel Harold O. Davis Ridgefield

Mrs Rogers Elected Garden Club President in Ridge-Wood Meeting

Mrs John Rogers was elected president of the Danbury Garden Club at the Ridge- Wood County club annual meeting. Elected officers include Morton Shepard vice president Royal Spaulding treasurer J Hobart Warner recording secretary and H B Meeker corresponding secretary. The nominating committee was led by Verne Burnett. Luncheon preceded the meeting with an informal show featuring Harvest Abundance and Indian Summer classes judged by popular voting.

John Rogers Danbury Garden Club Ridge- Wood County Club Morton Shepard Royal Spaulding J. Hobart Warner H B. Meeker Verne Burnett

Also Mentioned on This Page

County Society Larry Joseph Gixon Larry Dixon Bradford Bachrach Eugene Francis Sanislow Jesso Studilo Astrid M. Ringstrom Eugene F. Lanislow Richard LaPak Robert Baron Donald Jackson Cobb Reichert Circle Newton Rita Burns Donald C. Wood Rita Hurd Burns Shelton Rock Road John H. Burns Donald Charles Wood South Street William Howard Wood St. Peter’s Church John J. Kennedy William Connors John Burns Needlework Guild Conciatore Tomanio Ruth C. Kaeser Philo Hawley Mary Ann Stewart Kathryn E. Hill Philip Bergquist Nance Wasicko WLAD Comer Balmforth Avenue Mallove’s Cart Studie Newton Studio Glenna Louise Shores Nordell W. Shores Indian Hillroad Glenna Louise Joseph P. Kaluzynski Joseph J. Kaluzynski Naugatuck Avenue Miss Shores Fordham University June Alhage
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