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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1947

Page

9

Mrs Thurkettle Arrives at LaGuaria Field After Eight Weeks

Mrs George Thurkettle of Highland Avenue arrived at LaGuaria Field on Friday after eight weeks travel to England. She was met by Mr Thurkettle, Jack Kennedy, Mr and Mrs George Thurkettle Jr, and Mr and Mrs William Thurkettle and family.

George Thurkettle Highland Avenue LaGuaruia Field England Thurkettl Jack Kennedy George Thurkettle, Jr William Thurkettle

Greenfield Hill Garden Club Elects New President

The Greenfield Hill Garden Club elected Mr. Henry 8 Miles as president at their annual meeting held yesterday at Cobb's Mill Inn in Weaton. Officers elected include Mrs. Walter Jarvis as vice president, Roger P. Welles as treasurer, Mrs. Ralph E. Whittaker as recording secretary, and Mrs. William I. Stevenson as corresponding secretary. The slate was presented by nominating chairwoman Mrs. Clifford Gillette.

Greenfield Hill

Cooper Johnson Wedding Planned

Miss Agnes Johnson daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Johnson will wed Norman Cooper son of Mrs John Cooper November in Wildermere bench chapel Milford The Row William FF Knox to officiate Mrs Johnson hosted a personal shower for her daughter with many attendees listed.

Agnes Johnson Joseph Johnson Woodmont Avenue Norman Cooper John Cooper Wildermere Bench Chapel Milford William FF Knox Johnson Sara Griffith Kenneth Elwood John Coofr Stanley Ginga- Jowald Dora Greenman Joseph Shubert James Allen Andrew Kruepper Hazel Baker Gladys Baker Anna von Dietch Michael Halosz William Flynn Roy Campana Francis Stofka Gilbert Roberta William Roberts William Hubay Arthur McCall William Morria Cheater Frank Paul Frederick Leona Cozza Joyce Johnson

Boas Weds Lathrop in New Milford Episcopal Ceremony

Miss Maxine Martha Lathrop daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond Lathrop at Bostwick place became the bride of Kenneth M Boas son of Lieut and Mrs Walter J Boas formerly of New Milford now of Simsbury on Sunday at St John s Episcopal church Rev John Cuylor officiated in a setting of white chrysanthemums and palm Harold I Hunt played the organ The bride wore a white satin gown with a bouquet of white rosebuds and stephanonia The maid of honor wore royal blue velvet and the bridesmaid wore gold velvet and satin The best man was James Van Duzee ushers were Roger Bons and Charlies Peyron A reception followed and the couple left for Los Angeles to reside there

New .Milford Maxine Martha Lathrop Raymond Lathrop Bostwick Place Kenneth M. Boas Walter J. Boas New Milford Simsbury St. John's Episcopal Church John Cuylor Harold I. Hunt Weil Jean Petras Doris Boas James van Duzee Roger Bons Charlies Peyron Los Angeles Callf

Mothers' Club Card Party For Welfare Fund

Mrs. Andrew Schneider and Mrs. William Brown co chair a Bridgeport Mothers club welfare fund card party on November 18 at 2 30 pm in Rand's tea room Prizes are organized by Mrs Raymond Folkman and a food sale directed by Mrs G Howard Streple

Andrew Schneider William 8. Brown Bridgeport Mothers’ Club Rand Raymond Folkman G. Howard Streple

Halloween card parties and meetings at 670 State street

Calanthe temple Pythian Slaters host a Halloween card party tomorrow at 8 o'clock at 670 State street. White Shrine auxiliary holds Friday business meeting in the Masonic temple. Bronson Hawley Post auxiliary Junior Girls host a Halloween party tomorrow at 7 30 p.m. Naomi lodge Order of Shep herds of Bethlehem hosts tomorrow card party at 2 30 p.m. in Foresters hall 670 State street with Ann Jackson presiding.

Calanthe Temple Pythian Slaters State Street White Shrine Masonic Temple Bronson Hawley Post Naomi Lodge Order of Shepherds of Bethleham Foresters Hall 670 State Street Mra Ann Jackson

Community notices from First Methodist and local groups

Today’s program lists activities across multiple groups. Rummage sales in Locke Hall and Knights of Columbus hall, lectures at Sherman School, a bazaar at Easton, and social events at Bridgeport, Stratford, and nearby locations with times ranging from morning to evening.

Woman's Society of Christian Service First Methodist Bridgeport Philip Baum Albertun Magma College Club Marguerite Flanagan Mizrachi Jewish Community Center Musica Club Stratfield Hogie St. James Hall Stratford

Westminster Women Meet Thursday For Red Cross Sewing

The Woman's church Aid of Westminster Presbyterian will gather Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for Red Cross sewing with a 12:15 box luncheon. They are producing layettes for Puerto Rico to be mailed by November to reach recipients before Christmas.

Woman's Church Aid Westminster Presbyterian Church Red Cross Puerto Rico Chriatman

House and Garden Club Names New Chairmen

A luncheon for the executive board of the House and Garden club was hosted by president Mrs Harold Rood at her Brooklawn Avenue home. Following a business meeting, chairmen for standing committees were named including Pro gram by Mrs A A Corwin, interclub by Mrs Ralph Blackburn, publicity by Mrs James Douglas Gold, conservation by Mrs E W Carpenter, flower show by Mrs Charles A Edwards, saddling sale by Mrs John Thompson, hospitality by Mrs Charles Lewis, bird life by Mrs Webster Walker, elvic by Mrs Hamilton Merrill. A Junior Garden Club is forming, and the organization committee met at Mrs Charles Edwarda. The first of five flower arrangement classes under Ruth Kistner starts today at 10 am at the YWCA.

A. A. Corwin Ralph Blackburn James Douglas Gold E. W. Carpenter Charles A. Edwards John Thompson Charles Lewis Bird Hfe Webster Walker Elvic Hamilton Merrill House and Garden Club Charles A. Edwarda Ruth Kistner Y.w.ca

Fashion Pattern 4873 and 4878 sale notice

The Bridgeport Telegram advertises dressmaking patterns 4873 and 4878 with sizes 14 through 42 and yardage for 39 inch fabric. Included is instruction and ordering details, plus a fall pattern book offer with free gift directions and a reminder to send 25 cents for pattern 4873 and 15 cents for the pattern book.

Alzes Bridgeport Telegram Pattern Dept Weat 17Th St New York N. Y Anne Adams

Austrian Visitor Tours Norwalk Hospital

Misa Helen R. Brown director of nurses at Norwalk hospital guided Frau Hildegarde Duffek Austrian Red Cross vice president on a hospital tour Friday afternoon. Also present were Mrs. Cordell Bullard Mrs. Raymond C. Snell and Miss Margaret Mulry. Duffek, visiting seven weeks in the United States, discussed Austrian nursing conditions noting nurses work long hours earn 10 to 20 dollars monthly live in dormitories and pay for room and meals. Austrian diet limits to 1500 calories daily with potatoes bread vegetables soups and rare meat. no fruit coffee or tea. six grams of meat per week and one egg monthly per person.

Misa Helen R. Brown Norwalk Hospital Austria Frau Hildegarde Duffek Austrian Red Cross Society Miss Brown Fran Duffek Cordell Bullard Norwalk Red Cross Raymond C. Snell Margaret Mulry United States Studenta Frau Duffek

Retiring Miss Clara Bunnell Honored At Fairfield Event

A farewell party at the Pairway restaurant celebrated Miss Clara Bunnell retiring after 43 years at Remington Arms Co. Fellow clerks and switchboard operators attended. The piece also notes engagements and births in local families and a rummage sale sponsored by the Southport Woman's Club at Sherman School in Fairfield.

Clara Bunnell Pairway Bunnell Ia Remington Arma Co Southport Woman’s Club Sherman School Fairfield James J. Gafney

Mrs Samuels Reelected Head Of Center Garden Club

Mrs A O Samuels was reelected president of the Center Garden club at the annual meeting yesterday afternoon after luncheon at Birchwood Country club. She presided as other officers were named: Mrs George Steinhardt first vice president Mrs Charlies Brody second vice president Mrs Barnard Friedman treasurer and Mrs PRIN Covill secretary. Mrs Isniel Schine hosted the occasion.

A. O. Samuels Center Garden Club Birchwood Country Club Samuels George Steinhardt Charlies Brody Barnard Friedman Prin Covill Isniel Schine

Girl Scouts Present Troop Demonstration Night Observed

Bridgeport Area Girl Scout Council showcases troop demonstrations for Girl Scout week at United Church tonight at 7 30. Miss Seraph Stevenson Miles Harriot Steinmetz and Miss Ann Carey oversee acts from six districts with programs in community life literature drama nature homemaking health and activity music arts and crafts and international friendship led by listed troop leaders.

Bridgeport Area Girl Scout Council United Church Seraph Stevenson Miles Harriot Steinmetz Ann Carey Lterature and Dramatica Stratfford School Mra Stuart Raidar Madison School Edward Curtis Engish Lutheran Church Virginia Stengel St. John's Eiplesopal Frederick N. French Thomas Hooker School Sylvia Benatt Newfield School

Sorority City Council To Meet on Monday

Bridgeport residents discuss Alpha Beta Alpha Gamma and Pal Chapters pledges at a Bridgeport City Council meeting hosted by Mra Glenn T Barber at 50 Bunnell Street on Monday November 3 at 8 pm Lillian Hawle leads the session and an installation ball for pledges is planned for Friday November 14 at Hole Barnum.

Mra Glenn T. Barber Bunnell Street Bridgeport Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Lillian Hawle Alpha Beta Alpha Gamma Pal Hole Barnum

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