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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1947
Page
13
A bustling note lists numerous social events across Broad Street and nearby towns including weddings, anniversaries, and family visits. Highlights feature Cape Cod and Boston honeymoons, Cape Cod recuperations, and multiple gatherings at Long Beach, Fairfield Avenue, and Brookline area homes with friends and relatives from Albany, Chicago, New York, and Boston attending.
Mrs Gilbert Day and Mrs Harold Thompson with daughter Marjorie return to Daytona Beach Florida after visiting Mr and Mrs Wesley Ny of Main Street Stratford. Marjorie spent several weeks at Camp Cohassett.
Stamford youth Little John Keller keeps mail carriers busy with cheerful messages as he recuperates at Pinewood Hospital.
Ruth and Darlas Kresge of Cotue Street returned home recently after spending a vacation touring California Yellowstone National Park and Pike's Peak.
Ann Meehan of Grove Street, Long Hill, has resigned her position with Hub Bard Inc and is taking life easy.
Marty Mihaley was honored at a farewell gathering at Mary Journey's place on Thursday night by members of On Staggers before he leaves next week for Marietta College in Marietta Ohio. Attendees included Elena Vansilescu, Marge Marusa, Jean Meyer, Mary Colina, Janice Murphy, Alma Dixon, Jean Sirctnak, Frances Mitchell, Betty Lee, Mary Binson, Sal and Leonard English, Dick Dawley, Al Colina, John Georgen, Tom Kurschinski, Stanley Bakis, John Janovich, Junie White and Ralph Jazwinski.
Charles Chick Mazzabufl of Howe Street is recuperating after an appendectomy performed at St. Vincent's recently.
Marie Housso of Noble avenue and Jean Payden of William street flew to New York last week for a three day sightseeing and shopping tour. They attended various theatres during their trip.
Mrs. Bernie A Insaogna of Bone street and her daughter Sherry Ann left last Tuesday for Huron South Dakota where they will spend several weeks visiting Mrs Insaogna s parents Mr and Mrs Jacob D Kiel of Huron Chicago visit planned with cousin not detailed in readable text
Clifford DuBord of Bunnell Street Wan a recent weekend guest at the Airyline in the Pecanos. He visited the exclusive Skytop and alan enjoyed dancing at the Pe cano Mountain Rainbow Royom in company of Kay Hannay of Bay ridge, N. Y.
Mr and Mrs John Pazik of Connecticut avenue spend a week in New York and celebrate their fifth wedding anniversary. On Aug 20 they hosted a birthday party for their one year old son Richard. Mrs Pazik is the former Eivelyn Tasseena, daughter of Mr and Mrs Domenick Inasogna of Rose street.
Bernice and Marilvyn Schepp of Stratford celebrated their birthdays last Tuesday with a lawn party. Attending friends included Loretta Bielen, Julia Jennings, Robert Zima, Julia and Madeline Hudak, Frank Schepp, Robert and Cynthia Kuhar, Margaret Vitka, and Mary Mitsdarfer.
The Chatterbox column notes David Emanuel Wucher son of Mr and Mrs Mordecai Wacher of State Street will celebrate with a family party tomorrow. J Haymond Daileys of Chalmers avenue return with son Arthur a Fairfield Prep student and daughter Mary Lou who will enter Lauralton Hall in the fall. They recently visited Montreal Quebec Niagara Falls and Howe Caverns and report a grand time.
The Chris Dalys of Waverly Place spent a pleasant Cape Cod week with their sons Donald a Yale student and Russeil who will enter Fairfield Prep this fall. They swam fished boated and took in the alghta.
Evelyn Anderson of Stratford and Alberta Keilbach of this city praised the wonderful nights on their tour of the Grand Canyon and Tijuana Mexico as they now head up the California coast toward Lake Louise and Banff in Canada.
Employees at the Motor Vehicle department were stunned by Caroline Esposito of Harmony Street resigning after 20 years of service. Co workers gave her a two tone gold pin as a departing gift.
Loretta Balogach and Ann Metz- Inger co chair a committee arranging a reunion of former General Electric workers from the Kossuth street plant. Most have been notified though many addresses are missing. interested callers should ring 6-5219 for information. The gathering will be hosted Sept. 27 at Mrs. Patrick's home 62 Greenfield avenue Stratford.
Gertrude Hurd of West Broad Street Stratford entertained members of the Fellowship League of Trinity Methodist at Church Tuesday night. Her guests included Rev. and Mrs. Lesnia Bates, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Hurd, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Green, Mrs. Oscar Carlson, Muse, Hazel Robison, Dorothy Zelsaler, Walter Soderberg, and Ida Seltsam.
Betsy Susan and Janet Stewart of Tranistan avenue were honored at a farewell party at the home of Tommy and Lynn Henderson of Iranistan avenue last Thursday. The girls and their parents Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Stewart left Tuesday for Lake Beee Middlefield Conn to make their home.
Mr and Mrs Jack Diamond and daughter Mary Ann return home after summer at Spofford Lake New Hampshire Guests included Mr and Mrs William Canfield son William Jr Eileen Daly and Robert Wickman
Mr and Mrs Roy Gregory of Tom Thumbstreet and their children Barbara and Wesley spent two weeks of vacation at the home of Mr and Mrs William Nickaon of Cedar Island Clinton Conn Roy Gregory Jr visited for a few days and Mr and Mrs Raymond Cassidy of Lewis Street spent the holiday weekend there.
Mr. and Mrs. George Andrews of Churchill road Trumbull entertained last weekend for Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Bloxsom, Kenneth Bloxsom home from Linden New Jersey, Gary Bloxsom and Gene Bloxsom who is on a ten day vacation from studies at the University of Missouri.
Mr and Mrs Carl Jackson and others from Astoria visited Hyde Park on Sunday and enjoyed a motor trip over the Mohawk Trail on Monday.
Marshall and Barbara Currier depart Friday for their home in Kansas City Missouri after weeks visiting Barbara’s parents Mr and Mrs John Anderson of North Main Street. Marshall will resume studies at the University of Kansas.
Gail and Jackie Stephen hosted a double birthday celebration at their Burnham Street home. The guest list included Diana Elliott Ricky Hofmiller Ann Louise Reuther Gail Virginia and Valerie Seiler Tommy Leahy Judy Lynn MecGraw Patay O'Donnell Nancy Salling Virginia Duncan George John Noasal Billy Stephen Benny Ruoas Gary Harper Barbara Freer Jimmy Keane Jean Wagner and other locals. Bill Steele of Walnut Street visited during a University of Pennsylvania summer month break.
Mrs. James Morrell, Mrs. Lillian Veit, Joanne Veit, and Frank Comer return to town after a August stay as guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Harris at East Lake, Prince Edward Island, Canada. They were joined by Mrs. Marie Deagle and Margaret Deagle of Boston.
Among Marble Collegiate Church attendees were Neil Cederholm Maxwell Gordon Alexia Rabin Daniel McLeod Joseph Soldi Frank Crossen Edward McCarthy Frank Zenhigh Robert Cullen George Gross John Nevins George Simpson Norman Golden Violet Golden William Gallo Joseph Barrett Abe Jacobs and spouses.
Mr and Mrs Fred Williams Sr of Burnham street and Mr and Mrs William Stephen of Tuittle street departed Friday for a motor trip to Canada.
Mr and Mrs Richard Blake of Alvordtreet return home after a summer at their Groton Lake cottage Vermont Their son Richard Jr and his fiancee Marie Eisenman visited last weekend for a brief social gathering.
Mrs Lillian Mansfield resigns from the Cnut let Millinery company and is honored at a Fairway farewell party with an orchid corsage and a Paul Revere sterling silver bowl. Attendees include Laura Taylor Vera Coppola Helen Tarasovic Connie Marchetti Jean Perrotta Ruth Milingo Mary Kilby Florence Kaplan Edna Molden Doris Penn Max Blazer Mae Burlant Mae Fischer Elwood Hanish Lilian Miner Florence Dillon Ethel Mohr Cele Greenberg Itny DiFrancis Nick Badamo Hiernar Badamo Tracy Smith Florence Greg Marge Hyde Irene Mikbns Berasie Gordon Lillian Baldwin Catherine McKeen Jean Lockwood Mary Borg Florence Leuscher Marie Voccola Helen Gumbus Steve Birnbaum Irene Arnold Connie Evans Terry Gates Laura Fetch Gertrude Ferris Marge Newbauer Tom Montera.
Mr and Mrs Gerald McDonald of Whitney avenue return with sons Bobby and Tommy after a summer at their camp on Lake Zonr.
Gertrude Collins Ruth O Malley Betty Tou Schaer June Beck and Sally Gronberg spent a lively weekend in New York staying at the Hotel Lexington and attending several hit Broadway shows, soaking up the city’s nightlife and theatre.
Fire Captain and Mrs Thomas Scanlon of North Avenue return after a two week trip. They stayed with Mr and Mrs Frank Schottenham of Albany for several days, visited the Saratoga races, and spent time in Manhattan with tickets to Ice Time.
The pair, Jane Laligg and Mary Taylor, plan distinct paths after graduation. Jane Laligg is enrolled at Weylester School in Milford, while Mary Taylor will enter Bridgeport Hospital School of Nursing.
Mr and Mrs Clement Kohout of Roosevelt Street and their daughter Josephine Harrie Kaminski and Mrs Annette Mazurick were registered at the Park Central in New York last weekend. They attended the parade and the All Star show at Madison Square Garden.
Wanda R Bracken of Chicago visits George Cuzaner Jr in Stratford as he starts junior year at the National College of Drugleas Physician Wanda will join the freshman class. Local hosts include Mr and Mrs Mel Hart and a Saturday dog rows gathering with numerous attendees. A shower for Mrs Judson Blackman was hosted by Mrs G M Romanelli as Gary Wagoner arrived at Bridgeport hospital.
Mr John McCall S J spent the past weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs John McCall in Redding Place. He will remain at Holy Cross College until September 20 then depart for Washington to study at Catholic University of America.
Joan Keeley of Summit street hosted Bob Gleason of Bloomfield Nt at her home last weekend. The pair are classmates at Cornell University.
Irene Smith takes a break from duties at the Telephone Company and spends her leisure week at her parents' summer cottage at Pleasure Beach. She relaxes by the shore and enjoys the seaside surroundings during the holiday.
Norman Benson formerly Linda Thompson was honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Donald Williamson and Mrs. Robert North on Hilldale Road in Grpenfield HU I last Thursday. Guests listed include Mrs. Donald Hurst, Mrs. Richard Brown, Mrs. Thomas Williams, Mrs. Michael Greene, Mrs. Allen Steeves, Mrs. Edward Haraske, Mrs. John Ardell, Muriel Weed, Mrs. Joseph Chalssen, Mrs. Harry Springer, Mrs. Benjamin Benson, Mrs. Oseny Benson, Mrs. Clark Benson, Mrs. Harry McFee, Mrs. William Smith, Mrs. Arthur North, Mrs. Louis Thompson, and Mr. Frank Skutel. The group then vacationed at Haines Falls in the Catskills and reported an enjoyable time.
Jimmy Leon was feted at a birthday party at his Beechwood Avenue home last Friday evening. A buffet supper was served and a rainbow cobbler cake was the centerpiece for the table. Attending were Bobby Hargus, Dickie Corcoran, Lew Zewine, Joseph Wellette, Patty Trapani, Colones Griffith, Sandra Denter, Joan Sherman, Sue Kama, Mr. and Mrs. George Hargus, Mr. and Mrs. Ward Center, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sudrow, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Griffith, Mrs. Thomas Bowine, and Mr. and Mrs. J Ned Leon.
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred C Blunt of Milford marked their 35th wedding anniversary with a party at their Twin Oaks home. Their daughter and son in law Mrs and Mr Andreaw Agronula organized the event with help from Alton Ferris Donald Santa and Jimmy Pascuce. Labor Day weekend guests included Gerry Alena of Schenectady a former Stratford resident. Also at the Commodore Hotel last weekend were Mrs John Connell Mrs Arthur Hahn Mrs Marcella Mitchell Mrs George Winkler Mrs Milton McDonald and Ann Golden who joined the parade and dinner at the Diamond Horseshoe.
Local notices list families returning home from Rangeley Lake Maine and Gaspe Bay Quebec. Dave Reilly to study in Florida at Florida Southern College. trips include destinations like Palm Springs and Yellowstone. New York shopping trip by Jean Kermode Greta Anderson Helen Dore Lois McKnight Ben Hayes. group picnic at Beardeley Park on Labor Day. Ruth Greenwood hosting Mary Whalen from Brooklyn. social visits among area residents noted.
Mr and Mrs Alton Barrett of Allyndale Drive Stratford along with Marilyn and Alton Barrett Jo and Vivian Heyse spent last weekend as guests of Mr and Mrs J Edward Henry of Stamford VI and Mr and Mrs John Mulvaney of North Atlis Maas. Michael Power of Ednaw Avenue is now recuperating at home after an operation at Bridgeport Hospital weeks ago.
Mike Gillotti from Baltimore joined the Knights of Columbus outing last weekend and lingered to assist multiple poll engagements. He toured local links with Mike Lilleran and says he returned home with pockets jingling from his success.
Among the residents who listened to the Radio City broadcast "Can You Top This" were Dorothy Brown of 1638 North Avenue Stratford Mrs Robert Brown of 435 Evers Street and Leslie Friedman of 111 Congress Street.
John Solan resumes his role as insurance executive in New Harbor after a fortnight of leisure at Lake George New York enjoying cool breezes and rest.
Jeannette Nichols of Woodland Avenue will soon leave for the University of Pennsylvania where she will join the freshman class.
Mr and Mrs Warren J Faust of Putney with Mr and Mrs H R Grabner of New York and Mr and Mrs Frank H Strasburger of Newtown spent last weekend registered at the Jessie Weldon inn in St Albans Vermont.
Mr and Mrs James Qarrefiello of York Street with children Caral Ann and Mary Jo joined Mr and Mrs Lawrence Weller and their kids Marjorie Judy T Donald and Mary Elizabeth and Mary Ann OBrien for a last week getaway at Candlewood Lake spending time together at the lakeside retreat.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Meehan with their children Danny and Barbara Jo and Mr and Mrs Albert Tursehman with daughter Sharon enjoyed a weekend at Cedar Beach Milford sharing family leisure and time together.
Bill and Marge Phelan will depart in mid September for Williamsburg Virginia where Bill will resume studies at William and Mary College.
Rose Fortier of Beach Street received cake and flowers from coworkers at the Vasty Food Shoppe after a recent birthday update. Carol Anderson baked the cake, with tall candle, and owners Andy and Marion Agronis supplied the flowers. Cards were contributed by Marjorie Goselin Myrtle Albine Helen Magnucon and Leo Przeniak.
The William Burlints of Stone House Road Tong Hill hosted a Sunday picnic with guests including Mr. and Mrs. William Mignan Mr. and Mrs Bailiirard Mr. and Mrs. Ted Kunkel Mr. and Mrs. Frank Marchese Mr. and Mrs. John Tarvinelli Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Minogue Patty Colleen Flynn David Tommy Kevin Kathleen Minopine Marein David Marehese and Kathy One Johnny Trinelil.
A string of town residents and visitors share recent holidays and travels. Mr and Mrs Sylvester Minttola and family spent a week at Do-Drop Inn with Mr and Mrs John Caruso of Hancock New York and toured Bear Mountain. Louie Sirois and family toured Pennsylvania and New York. Joseph Seamon and George Petrus vacationed from Raghostos company duties at Cape Cod and attended the American Legion convention in New York. Carl Sehmidlin will enter Wilkinson School for Boys in Hartford on Sept 15. Abe Miller hosted Philadelphia guests and a large party from Philadelphia included Meyer Miller and others. Tom Surdoval, Tony Vecchiarelli and friends visited New York, saw Annie Get Your Gun, and returned after a late night. Tony won a new Ford at a carnival. Mr and Mrs Alex Lind honeymooned in New York. A Dover Girl Bowling League banquet at Fairway saw many prizes and a Sept 13 wedding for Alice Karmas. Dozens of other local names and visits are listed among social rounds. Regrettably, Bob Smentnak of Worth Street is recovering from pneumonia.
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