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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1954

Page

2

Marguerite Buckley Weds John Waters in Ansonia Ceremony

Miss Marguerite Virginia Buckley and John Joseph Waters Jr were married at the Assumption Church Ansonia with Rt Rev James F Murphy presiding. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs William J Buckley 204 Wakelee Ave Ansonia wore chantilly lace and ivory satin with a cathedral train. The couple will reside at 204 Wakelee Ave after November 15. The bride is a social case worker and the groom an industrial engineer.

Church of the Assumption Ansonia Marguerite Virginia Buckley William J. Buckley Wakelee Avenue John Joseph Waters, Jr Anthony Persuiti William F. Dargon

Bikur Cholim Sisterhood Plans Annual Tea Event

The Bikur Cholim sisterhood schedules its membership tea for Monday at 8 p.m. in the synagogue social hall. Mrs. Harry Gordon will greet guests, with a program including a skit titled The Broadcast and musical numbers. Cast members include Mrs. Mortimer Ringler Mrs. Morris Cutler and Mrs. Theodore Breslow. Rabbi Alexander Adams will speak. Hostesses listed include Mrs. Israel Snow Mrs. Samuel Weiss and several others.

Mortimer Ringler Alexander Adams Bikur Cholim Sisterhood Harry Gordon Morris Cutler Theodore Breslow Israel Snow Samuel Weiss A. Smulowitz Abraham Katz Maurice Bernstein Ernest Breiner Eugene Kahn Marcus Muenz Max Zuckerman Benjamin Brnstein Abraham Weiss Moses Dober Ida Winer Charles Spivack William Ringler Max Glantz

Wedding Yesterday of Patricia Headford in Stratford

Yesterday at Holy Name of Jesus church in Stratford Patricia Anne Headford daughter of Mr and Mrs William H Headford of 221 Gorham street Stratford married Daniel William Daly Jr son of Mr and Mrs Daly of Baltimore Md Rev John J Filip officiated with Nancy Morganroth singing The bride wore chantilly lace nylon tulle gown with V neckline long sleeves chapel train and seed pearl veil Her attendant Sandra Headford wore cornflower blue net gown The best man was David Daly with ushers Gerald Daly and James Stoker The reception was at Veterans of Foreign Wars hall Stratford The bride, a nurse at St Vincent's hospital, is Stratford High and St Vincent's nursing graduate Her husband serves in the Army and is stationed in Arlington, Virginia.

Holy Name of Jesus Church Stratford Patricia Anne Headford William H. Headford Gorham Street Daniel William Daly, Jr Daly Baltimore Nancy Morganroth John J. Filip Sandra Headford David Daly Gerald Daly James Stoker Veterans of Foreign Wars St. Vincent's Hospital Stratford High School St. Vincent’s Hospital School of Nursing Headford University of Maryland Calvert Hall Arlington

Mrs Gergess Convalesces At St Vincent’s Hospital After Surgery

Mrs Elizabeth Gergess of 591 Bostwick avenue is convalescing in St Vincent's hospital following surgery.

Elizabeth Gergess Bostwick Avenue St. Vincent’s Hospital

Golden Anniversary for Walter Wisniewski Couple

Mr and Mrs Walter Wisniewski of 390 East Washington celebrate 50 years of marriage with a home gathering today. The Rev Raphael Wisniewski of Baltimore will celebrate Mass and renew vows at Mrs Wisniewski bedside who has been ill since November. A Papal blessing will be given. Family members and close friends attend a reception after the ceremony. The couple, married in Poland, have four children four grandchildren and one great grandchild. They have lived in the city 48 years and Mrs Wisniewski worked for Jenkins Brothers for over 35 years.

Walter Wisniewski East Washington Avenue Raphael Wisniewski OMC Baltimore Wisniewski Bernard Ciecionka Sonia Baggio Joseph Wiesniewski Poland Avid Jenkins Brothers

Cupheag Club to Mark Halloween With Party

The Cupheag club plans a Halloween party in the club rooms next Saturday. Mr and Mrs William Morrell will provide entertainment. The committee includes Mr and Mrs Bernard O Donnell Mr and Mrs Raymond Kelly Mr and Mrs Fred Shannon Mr and Mrs Kenneth Morrison Mr and Mrs Stewart White Mr and Mrs Richard Neal Fred Dickson and Mr and Mrs Louis Toronto.

Cupheag Club William Morrell Bernard O'Donnell Raymond Kelly Fred Shannon Kenneth Morrison Stewart White Richard Neal Fred Dickson Louis Toronto

Bailey announce birth of daughter Barbara Jean

Mr and Mrs Harold V Bailey of 18 Monroe Street Stratford announce the birth of a daughter Barbara Jean on October 11 at Bridgeport Hospital They have two sons Russell and Keith Mrs Helen J Barton of Ludlow VT is the maternal grandmother

Harold V.bailey Monroe Street Stratford Barbara Jean Bridgeport Hospital Russell Keith Helen J. Barton Ludlow

Dolores Manca Weds Frederick Voytek in Holy Rosary

Miss Dolores Lucy Manca daughter of Mr and Mrs John Manca of 171 Grant street married Frederick Albert Voytek son of Mrs Anna Voytek and the late Paul P Voytek yesterday at 9 in Holy Rosary church escorted by her father. The bride wore Italian lace and nylon tulle with a strapless bodice and gathered lace skirt and carried white roses. Attendant Pauline Lungi wore salmon pink net and a crown while best man Joseph Andrea stood with the groom. The traveling dress was aquamarine lace with a corsage of yellow tea roses.

Dolores Lucy Manca John Manca Grant Street Holy Rosary Church Frederick Albert Voytek Anna Voytek Pearl Street Paul P. Voytek

Wedding of Miss Marilyn Marnett to Francis Greehan

Miss Marilyn Marnett daughter of Mr and Mrs James P Marnett of Long Hill marries Francis J Greehan son of Mr and Mrs Thomas J Greehan of Belmont Massachusetts at St Teresa s church Long Hill The ceremony is conducted by Rev John J Draper with music by Mrs Emil Birge and Miss Lorraine Brown The bridal party includes matron and maid of honor sisters of the bride and bridesmaids in mauve blue foam green and pink gowns The couple will reside at 1625 Central Avenue after November 7 Mrs Marnett staff nurse at Bridgeport Hospital and Mr Greehan an accountant with Sikorsky Aircraft, Belmont High graduate.

St. Teresa's Church Long Hill Marilyn June Marnett James P. Marnett Plymouth Avenue Francis Joseph Greehan Thomas J. Greehan Belmont Mass John J. Draper Emil Birge Lorraine Brown Marnett Warren H. Wettlaufer Katharine A. Monahan Everett Patricia Marnett Margaret Marnett Stratfield Hotel Central Avenue Stratford High School Massachusetts General Hospital School of Nursing Bridgeport Hospital Greehan Massachusetts Belmont High School Boston College School of Business Administration Sikorsky Aircraft

Wellesley Club to Meet in Weston Tuesday

Fairfield Villages Wellesley club plans a Tuesday 12 30 p m gathering at Mrs John Breitweiser s Weston home 11 o clock road Members to bring box lunches and dessert with coffee served by the hostess Work on Christmas decorations will be done with materials on hand

Fairfield Villages Wellesley Club John Breitweiser 11 O'Clock Road Weston

Birth Announced for Tanner Family in Stratford

A son named David James was born October 20 at Bridgeport hospital to Mr and Mrs Robert C Tanner of 701 Nichols avenue Stratford. They also have a son Robert C Jr. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Frank Demovick of Stratford and Mrs Eva Tanner of Old Town road Trumbull.

David James Robert C. Tanner Nichols Avenue Stratford Bridgeport Hospital Robert C., Jr Frank Demovick Eva Tanner Old Town Road Trumbull

Wedding date set for Sybil Schless and Harold Steinberg

Miss Sybil Joan Schless daughter of Mr and Mrs Marcus I Schiess of Fairfield selects Sunday November 28 for her marriage to Dr Harold Steinberg son of Mr and Mrs Michael Steinberg of Norwalk The 2 30 p m ceremony at Rodeph Sholom synagogue will be followed by a reception at the Stratford hotel.

Sybil Joan Schiless Marcus I. Schiess Chatham Road Fairfield Harold Steinberg Michael Steinberg Circle Street Norwalk Rodeph Sholom Synagogue Stratfield Hotel

Pursells Welcome First Child in New Haven Hospital

Mr and Mrs William L Pursell of New Haven announce the birth of their first child a son on October 22 at Grace New Haven Community Hospital Mrs Pursell is the former Mary Lou Philbin daughter of Mrs Katherine Philbin of New Haven Mr Pursell is the son of Mr and Mrs William A Pursell of 701 Clemens Avenue

William L. Pursell New Haven Grace New Haven Community Hospital Pursell Mary Lou Philbin Katherine Philbin Mr. Pursell William A. Pursell Cleveland S

Lindlau Birth Announces Daughter Kim Eve

Mr and Mrs John S Lindlau of 150 Glenridge Road Fairfield announce the birth on October 19 of a daughter Kim Eve at Bridgeport Hospital They also have a son Keith Hunt Paternal grandmother is Mrs Frank Lindlau 70 Redfield Road and maternal grandparents are Dr and Mrs G Hunt Wilber 16 Edgewood Road Fairfield

John S. Lindlau Glenridge Road Fairfield Kim Eve Bridgeport Hospital Keith Hunt Frank Lindlau Redfield Road G. Hunt Wilber Edgewood Road

Donald Garbelnick and Eleanor Brenner to Wed in February

New York couple announces the engagement of Eleanor Brenner to Donald A. Garbelnick. The wedding is planned for February 13. Eleanor is an advertising assistant at Howland Dry Goods and a City College and Traphagen School alum. Donald attended Syracuse University and the University of Bridgeport, is a World War II veteran, and with D. M. Read company.

Harry A. Brenner New York City Eleanor Donald A. Garbelnick David A. Garbelnick Old Farms Road Fairfield Miss Brenner Howland Dry Goods Company City College New York Traphagen School of Fashion Mr. Garbelnick

Music Group to Study Christmas Carols

The Music department of the Southport Woman's club gathers for the first time this season tomorrow at 2 p m at Mrs Erik Hildes Heim 128 Rowland road Fairfield. Members interested in group singing are invited per Mrs Ruth Child Pillsbury chairwoman A collection of Christmas carols of many lands will be studied Notify Mrs Hildes Heim if attending

Southport Woman’s Club Erik Hildes-Heim Rowland Road Fairfield Ruth Child

Art League to Meet Tuesday Morning

Mrs. Edward E. MacCulloch, president of the Art League, has called a special meeting for Tuesday at 10 am in the club house on Clinton avenue. Plans will be made for the November 8 evening lecture and supper and for the Christmas Tree case on November 15. Mrs. Frederick Vaughan and co chairmen will lead with class chairs assisting.

Edward E. MacCulloch Art League Clinton Avenue Frederick Vaughan Ways and Means Varney LaPlaca Ann Coclin

Jean McCarthy Wed In San Antonio Texas to Army Lieutenant

Mr and Mrs John F McCarthy Fairfield announce the marriage of their daughter Jean to Lieut Robert Lichtenstein MD son of Dr and Mrs Manuel Lichtenstein Chicago IL The bride a Roger Ludlowe high school and Bridgeport Hospital School of Nursing graduate and charge nurse at the Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation New York City Lieut Lichtenstein a University of Chicago and Harvard Medical School graduate is stationed at Brooks Army Hospital Fort Sam Houston Texas The ceremony took place October 14 in San Antonio Texas

John F. McCarthy Roanoke Avenue Fairfield Jean San Antonio Texas Robert Lichtenstein Manuel Lichtenstein Chicago Roger Ludlowe Bridgeport Hospital School of Nursing Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation New York City Lieut Lichtenstein University of Chicago Harvard Medical School Brooks Army Hospital Fort Sam Houston

Garden Club to View Flower Show Slides

Mrs. Herman P Rubin Jr of Sasco Hill Southport will host Fairfield garden club Tuesday at 2 45 PM. She will show slides from the 1954 New York flower show and discuss her work as chairman of Garden Club of America exhibits assisted by Mrs Egbert Marsh Mrs Edward C Sterling Mrs Clarence B Sturges and Mrs Walter B Lashar.

Herman P Rubin, Jr Sasco Hill Southport Fairfield Garden Club Rubin New York City Garden Club of America Egbert Marsh Edward C. Sterling Clarence B. Sturges Walter B. Lashar

Garden Department Lecture Tuesday in Fairfield Library

The Southport Woman's Club Garden Department invites members to a Tuesday lecture and demonstration on Arrangements and Plaques Using Dried Material at 2 p.m. in Fairfield Memorial Library. Mrs. George Goldson will speak and the executive board meets at 1 p.m.

Fairfield Memorial Library Southport Woman’s Club George Goldson

Two Lts Plavynicky and Perez Leave for Fort Bliss

Lt and Mrs William Plavynicky of 95 Berkeley Place and their son Wayne along with Lt Robert Perez of 70 Sulver Lane Stratford depart for El Paso Texas. They will attend artillery school at Fort Bliss after arrival.

William” “Plavynicky Berkeley Place Son Wayne Robert Perez Sulver Lane Stratford el Paso Texas Fort Bliss

Also Mentioned on This Page

Marguerite Buckley Frederick McNamee Mary L. Buckley Doris M. Waters Joseph B. Buckley William J. Buckley, Jr John J. Brennan Jr Shelton Rapp Paradise Inn John J. Brennan Bermuda New York State Canada Wake- Jee Avenue Albertus Magnus College Fordam University Catholic Charities of Bridgeport Waters Yale University U. S. Electrical Motors, Inc Milford Barman Studio Weston Studio Sisterhood Planning Weston Audie Helen Elizabeth Beardsley Clifford W. Beardsley Jackman Avenue Mr. Beardsley Nels Gunnar Hedberg Elin Hedberg First Street Roger Ludiowe Booth and Bayliss Commercial School Beardsley G. W. Goodsell and Son, Inc Hedberg A. H. Nilson Machine Company Patricia Headford Dorothy Sicilian Louis Sicilian Springdale Street Ernest L. Meerbach Ernest Meerbach Evergreen Street Central High School Miss Sicilian Michael Sicilian Meerbach University of Connecticut U. S. Army Spaner’s Pharmacy Dolores Manca Frederick Voytek Mrs Manlyn June Marnett Sybil Schless Eleanor Brenner Donald Garbelnick Jean McCarthy San Antonio, Tex Garden Club Maday Post Briatte Louis E. Hafele Helen Witas Madison Terrace Lovis E. Hafele Herman 0. Wehmeyer Old Town Roa
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