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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1957
Page
12
Mr and Mrs Cockerill mark 50 years of marriage with 38 years in Nichols eleven children and nine grandchildren. The couple once milk dealers in Bridgeport East End, were honored at a party by family and friends including Thomas Cockerill Jr and John Huntington.
Mrs. Bertram Lesser announces donor luncheon committees for the Bridgeport section of the National Council of Jewish Women. The event occurs Monday Nov. 11 at 12:30 p.m. at the Stratfield hotel with Rabbi Arthur Hazelkorn giving the invocation.
The Bridgeport City Council of Beta Sigma Phi sorority holds formal installation for all chapter pledges this evening at 7 30 in the Stratfield hotel South parlor. Mrs John Kennedy will be installed as an honorary member. Citadel of officers guide the candlelight ceremony with City Council president Mrs Alexander Muska and officers from Xi Eta Alpha Beta Alpha Gamma Xi Beta. Refreshments will follow.
Mrs. Michael A. Voytek, president of the Guild of Our Lady of Fatima at St. John's Nepomucene Church, announces monthly cooking classes for guild members in the school hall. The first session features apple strudel at 7:30 tonight. Members will attend Mass Saturday and receive Communion for world peace. those with retreat reservations will meet Friday at 4:45 p.m. for bus transport to the Our Lady of the Cenacle Retreat.
The November issue of Better Homes & Gardens presents five stuffing recipes for turkey chicken duck or goose. Readers can choose a favorite and follow step by step picture directions to perfect a holiday stuffing.
Three representatives from the Fairfield county Bryn Mawr club plan to attend the Fall Alumnae meetings at Bryn Mawr College this weekend. The program features the cornerstone laying for the new Biology building in the Science Center. Attending are Mrs. R. Clark DuBois, Mrs. Frank Hammond, and Mrs. Melvyn Lowenstein.
Mrs C A argues that huge collars in long haired furs should not be worn by overweight figures this season. The shawl collar of short haired fur is popular on coats both full length and short.
St Thomas guild of Fairfield will sponsor a card party a fashion show and cake sale in the church hall on November 4 at 8 p.m. for the church’s benefit. The group’s monthly meeting is tomorrow at 8 p.m. in the church hall to finalize plans.
Christ Episcopal church guilds of Stratford plan an evening meeting at 8. Miss Florence Sanford executive secretary of the Church Mission of Help will discuss The Work of the Church Mission of Help. Refreshments chaired by Mrs Frank RePass with several hostesses helping.
A two car collision near Massey Ontario killed six people, including two babies. One survivor was seriously injured. Victims include Mrs. Ivan Obernick of Spanish and three Elliot Lake construction workers Bernard Harquail Thompson and Jack Richine. The Obernick family had four other children at home.
Harvest fete committees for the Mary Silliman chapter DAR are announced for a dessert bridge party and fashion show at the YWCA Golden Hill on Monday November 4. Chairmen include Mrs S Howard Sweet and Mrs Wallace Kamens with many assistants handling food reservations prizes publicity and fashion show duties.
A clipped OCR fragment notes a possible item about a TV reception relief regarding a Russian satellite. It references “Wee Women Trargs” and a date or number fragment, with no clear event or fuller context available.
An advertising feature urges precautions against Asian Flu symptoms and recommends St Joseph Aspirin For Children to reduce fever relieve aches and headaches with a pure orange flavor. It touts physician approval and easy dosage and promotes St Joseph Aspirin for adults for fast gentle relief with less stomach upset.
The Bryn Mawr alumnae bulletin reports fundraising for a college building expansion and other projects. It also celebrates the 46th wedding anniversary of the news editor and class editor, with mentions of Mrs DuBois and family including son-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Anderson, and committee roles on the bulletin’s board.
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