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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1947

Page

6

Stratford couples wed at St Charles church ceremony

Patricia Chapdelaine daughter of Mr and Mrs Araido Chapdelaine Stratford and George Miller son of Mrs Susan Miller and the late William Miller wed at St Charles church with Rev Thomas Gloster officiating. Bridesmaids wore period gowns and flowers included white roses and chrysanthemum. After a reception at Housatonic Lodge the couple planned a New England Canada motor trip and home at 251 Swanson Avenue after November 15. Patricia is a nurse at Bridgeport Hospital. George is a Stratford High School graduate and Navy veteran.

St. Charles Church Mixa Patricia Anne Chapdelaine Mra Araido Chapdelaine Swanson Avenue Stratford George Miller Susan Miller William Miller Swangon Avenue Thomas Gloster Joan McPadden Albert Tordoff Rome Rosemarie Chapdelaine Theresa Fahey Ruth Ann Kenney Mary Postizzi Betty Keane Jay Miller Willam Miller Harold Keane Theodore Strerath Edward Ceccarelli Housatonic Lodge Chapdelaings Mr. Miller Mide Lauralton Hall Bridgeport Hospital School of Nursing Bridgeport Hospital Miller Ty Steatford High School Juntor College of Connecticut U.S. Navy

Dwight P.T.A. to Meet November 5

The Dwight School Parent-Teacher Association will meet November 5 at 8 p.m. in the Greenfield Hill church parlors. The program follows the National PTA four point plan, with speakers Elizabeth Banks Oakley Dallamater and Richard Joyce Smith addressing School Education Health World Understanding and Parent and Family Life Education. A social hour will follow at the home of Fire Lieutenant and Mrs Willam M. Davis on Grove Street in celebration of their 7th wedding anniversary.

Dwight School Willam M. Davis Grove Street Lieut Davie No. 8 Norman Street

Calvary Church Guild Plans Card Party Tuesday

The Ladies guild of Calvary Episcopal church will hold a card party Tuesday at 1 30 p m in the church hall. Mrs James Martin is chairman assisted by Mrs Howard Smith Mia Alfred Howell Mia Robert Smith Mia Harold Casey Mia Ben Howall and Mia Walter Johnson. For reservations call Mrs Alfred Howell and Mrs James Martin.

Ladies Guild of Calvary Episcopal Church James Martin Howard Smith Alfred Howell Mia Robert Smith Harold Casey Ben Howall Walter Johnson Mra

Senior League Plans Dance November 30 at Park Avenue

Park Avenue Temple Senior League names Min./Robert HB. Dreyer publicity chairman for a November 30 Thanksgiving barn dance in Hickory Hill hall Stratford. The program features a wishing well of gifts, country games, square dancing, and guest attire in coveralls or slacks. Mrs Jayon Rome chairs the event with assistants Rodney Gochros and Wally Stern. refreshments by Neneys Bramnfield. entertainment by Mia James Schwartz and Mrs Sidney Posto. tickets by Marilyn Capitman. decorations listed.

Robert HB. Dreyer Park Avenue Temple Hickory Hill Hall Stratford Gueeste Mra Jayaon Rome Rodney Gochros Wally Stern Neneys Bramnfield Mia James Schwartz Sidney Posto Marilyn Capitman

Fred Fritz and wife mark 40th anniversary

Mr and Mrs Fred Fritz of Cline ton avenue celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary with an open house last Sunday. Daughters and sons hosted guests including John W Fritz James Lynch Jonah Lynch Martha Molloy Edward Spalne Hanns Rientz Sam Gregory Margaret Phelan Andrew Waall Arthur Hafele Rose Egan John Ryan Carl Allewing George Boland Margaret Bishop Anna Mae Watson Edward Palumbo Edward Barry Charles Gallen James Long John Lucas Joseph Rost Raymond Roost David Widdop Leonard Widdop Catherine Vines Steven Hasak Arnold Murphy James McCarthy Catherine Bright Rose Palumbo Hafele children and relatives attended.

Fred Fritz Clineton Avenue Katherine John John W. Fritz James Lynch Jonah Lynch Patrick Boland Martha Molloy Edward Spalne Hanns Rientz Sam Gregory Margaret Phelan Andrew Waall Arthur Hafele Rose Egan John Ryan Carl Allewing George Boland Margaret Bishop Anna Mae Watson Margaret Fitzgerald Mary Hines Laura Hafele Edward Palumbo Edward Barry Charles Galelen James Long John Lucas Joseph Rost Raymond Roast David Widdop Leonard Widdop Catherine Vines Steven Hasak Arnold Murphy James McCarthy Catherine Bright Rose Palumbo William Jack Hafele Katherine Hasak Eddie Joe Lynch Fred, Rhea Edward Rientz

Mizrachi Women to Honor New Members at Reception

The Bridgeport Mizrachi Women will host a reception for new members on Wednesday evening at the Jewish Community Center. Mrs. Leo Nisdelman arranged the program and Mrs. Samuel Rabinowicz will recount her visit to Palestine. Hostesses include Mrs. Samuel Jacob, Mrs. Lena Mallitz, Mrs. Joseph Mayer, Mrs. Samuel Sobel, Mrs. Louis Lefkowitz, Mrs. Max Bauman, Mrs. David Islowitz, and Mrs. Loula Baumrind.

Bridgeport

Engagement of Marilyn Capitman to Dr Bernard Gerber

The engagement of Miss Marilyn Jayne Capitman to Dr Bernard B Gerber OD is announced by her parents Mr and Mrs Samuel Capitman of 758 Wood Avenue. Miss Capitman a Bazalck high school and University of Connecticut graduate, Phi Sigma Sigma alumna advisor. Dr Gerber a Central high school graduate, Penn State College of Optometry alumnus, Gamma Omega Phi member, served four years in the Medical Corps in Europe and Pacific. An Open House Reception is set for today from 4 pm to 9 pm at 758 Wood Avenue for friends to attend.

Marilyn Jayne Capitman Bernard B. Gerber Joseph W. Gerber Park Avenue Samuel Capitman Wood Avenue Misa Capitman Bazalck High School University of Connecticut Phi Sigma Sigma Garber Ia Central High School Junior College of Connecticut Pennsylvania State College of Optometry Gamma Omega Phi Medical Corps

Miss Gertrude Godo Honored At Shower

A miscellaneous shower was given at the home of Mrs. Frank Godo in honor of Miss Gertrude Godo of 65 Brentwood Avenue. She will marry Raymond Slay of Granite City on November 8 at the Hungarian Reformed Church on North Avenue. Attendees included Mrs. L. E Kundrath and many others with family and friends from the community.

Gertrude Godo Brentwood Avenue Frank Godo Inlaw William Godo Godo Raymond Slay Granite City, Ill North Avenue Dorothy Morris L. BE Kundrath John Battagnola O. BP Reazketo Ty Ando George Godo Charles Sadowski John Kovach Raymond Paderson Edward Piverato Robert Gridrod Jack Schiffar Maia Jon Novatny Mary Laula Reposy Turnoat Kartes Alex Bergan Michael Oros Henry Gramac George Toth William Papp John 8Tilliha Frank Urban Ann Urban Joseph Faazga Joseph Spinak Stephen Toma Sr Stephen Toma Jr Susan Kuruse Wendell Bolitz Bessie Oyos Michael Halaaz

Catherine Schatzman Marries John Hayden in Stratford

Catherine Mary Schatzman daughter of Mr and Mrs George Schatzman of 66 Yale Street Stratford married John R Hayden son of Mr and Mrs John Hayden of 57 Yale Street Stratford in a10 o'clock ceremony at St James Church Stratford The bride wore white satin and lace with a fingertip veil and white roses with a white orchid center Attendants wore green and chartreuse Milas Georgette Davis maid of honor was in Kelly green taffeta flowers rust chrysanthemums Best man Leo Howard George Schatzman Devon and Walter Hayden ushered Reception at Housatonic Lodge They will reside at 68 Yale Street later on a wedding trip to Morida

Catherine Mary Schatzman George J. Schatzman Yale Street Stratford John R. Hayden John J. Hayden St. James Church Milas Georgette Davis Bernice Lopez Shelton Mary Thomas Bonnie Goodsell Leo Howard George Schatzman Devon Walter Hayden Housatonic Lodge Morida Yalo Street

Entertain Veterans Open House by Naval Veterans Group

The Port No. and the Ladies Auxiliary of the National Association of Naval Veterans invite all veterans and friends to an open house tomorrow night in the clubrooms at 199 Olive Street. Refreshments will be served.

Port No National Association of Naval Veterans Olive Street

Mrs. Fred Wood Honored at a Bon Voyage Party

Fred Weade and family hosted a bon voyage party for Mrs. Fred Wood who returns to Brighton England after 32 years. She sailed from New York yesterday aboard the Queen Mary and was joined by numerous relatives and friends including Pierce Wall Warren Dennison Theodore Dennison Timothy Collins Wasche Wesche Hawley and many more at 30 Washington Place.

Fred Weade Washington Place Georges Weads Bruce Jacobsen Theodorea Dennicon Fred Wood

Mary McGovern Berger Returns From Fort McPherson Visit

Mary McGovern Berger of 65 Clinton avenue returned yesterday after a two week visit to her sister Captain Anne O Hara McGovern stationed at Fort McPherson Georgia.

Mary McGovern Berger Clinton Avenue Capt Anne O'Hara McGovern Fort McPherson

Nancy Fox Weds William Fletcher in St. John’s Episcopal ceremony

Nancy Elizabeth Fox daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Barnes Fox of 1362 Tran in t an avenue married William Amea Met cher son of Mrs. Charles Fletcher of New Haven in a 4 PM ceremony at St. John's Church. Rev J Warren Hutcham officiated. The couple planned a reception at Guild Hall and will reside in Merraw. Fletcher is a University of Connecticut senior.

J. Warren Hutcham St. John's Episcopal Church Miles Nancy Elizabeth Fox Robert Barnes Fox Tranint An Avenue William Amea Metcher Charles Fletcher New Haven John's Church Alvin C. Breul Marjorie Slagle Havertown

Leonard Anniversary Celebration for Frank and Millia

Frank and Millia Leonard of Maplewood Avenue celebrated their tr Ute wedding anniversary on Tuesday with family and friends. The couple marked decades of marriage, sharing memories and a modest gathering at home.

Frank Millia Leonard Maplewood Avenue

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