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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1954

Page

12

Mothers to Install Officers at North End Boys Club

Officers of the Trothers club of North End Boys Club will be installed at the first fall meeting Wednesday at 8 oclock. Names include Mrs Carol Maloney president and several vice presidents secretaries and a treasurer. Aides and committees are named with plans for the annual bazaar and refreshments. A boys fashion show is set for Wednesday September 15 at 7 30 p.m.

Trothers Club North End Boys' Club Carol ,Maloney John Pinéiaro Rubin Kurlansky John di Joseph John Griffen Rey Rydingsword Frank Zamfino

Kathleen Kirner Weds Edward Hutnik in Blessed Sacrament

Kathleen Theresa Kirner daughter of Mrs. Joseph W. Kirner marries Edward John Hutnik at Blessed Sacrament church in a 7 pm ceremony. The event features organist Evelyn Sawyer, a reception at Holy Name of Jesus hall, and attendants including matron of honor Helen Marcello and bridesmaids Janice Bieber and Kitty Powers. The couple, both connected to 63 Beardsley Street, plan a New York City honeymoon. Kirner works in Stanley Works specifying department and Hutnik at Bridgeport Hydraulic.

Kathleen Theresa Kirner Joseph W. Kirner Beardsley Street Mr. Kirner Blessed Sacrament Church Edward John Hutnik Anton Hutnik Phillip Morrissey Evelyn Sawyer Joseph B. Kirner Helen Marcello Janice Bieber Kitty Powers Joseph Kirner, Jr John Marcello Holy Name of Jesus Hall New York City Kinner Sts. Cyril and Methodius Commercial High School Stanley Works Hutnik Carterest, N.J Bridgeport Hydraulic Company

Red Rose on Gray Felt Skirt Pattern No 5499 Ad

This ad promotes a felt skirt pattern with a red rose stamp on gray felt. It lists waist sizes 24 26 and 28, includes tissue, color transfer for four motifs, and sewing directions. Send 25 cents, name and address to Anne Cabot at The Bridgeport Telegram, New York. Also mentions the 1954 Needlework Album with 56 pages and eight gift patterns priced at 25 cents.

Anne Cabot Bridgeport Telegram Ave. Americas New York N. Y

Bride Joan Nash Weds Ronald Grodzicki at St. Peter's

Miss Joan Marie Nash daughter of Mrs. Margaret Nash of 308 Norman Street married Ronald Robert Grodzicki son of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Grodzicki of Kelayres Pa at St Peter's Church with Monsignor Leo M Finn officiating. Music by Walter Ryan, attendants Marguerite Moran Sally Grodzicki Angelina DePrisco Irene Lucwinko Valerie Grodzicki. best man Theodore Boynton. ushers Walter Lobus James Pier santi Stanley Luewinko. Reception at Candlelite restaurant. The couple, residing at 17 Cedar Street Milford, will honeymoon in Florida. She is a Bassick High School graduate and payroll employee at Remington Arms. he is a McAdoo High School graduate and employee at Sikorsky Aircraft.

St. Peter's Church Joan Marie Nash Margaret Nash Norman Street Ronald Robert Grodzicki Alex Grodzicki Kelayres Leo M. Finn Walter Ryan Joseph Moran Theodore Boynton Milford Walter Lobus James Piersanti Stanley Luewinko Candlelite Mrs. Nash Nash Bassick High School Remington Arms Company, Inc McAdoo High School McAdoo, Pa Sikorsky Aircraft Company

Elsie De Biase Circle Hosts State Association Meeting

The Connecticut State Officers association Companions of the Forest of America will meet Sunday at 2 to 2:30 p.m. in the Duke of Abruzzi hall 73 Hurd Street. Mrs. Mary Doncourt president presides as officers are elected with the degree team from Elsie DeBiase and Lucetta Warner circles in attendance. Social by co chairmen Mrs Eben Berry and staff.

Connecticut State Officers Association Companions of the Forest of America Duke of Abruzzi Hurd Street Elsie DeBiase Mary Doncourt Lucetta Warner Circle Eben Berry Cathérine Pinto Natalie Stackmar Helen Cella Lucy Caidana Anna Innacell Betty Convertito Nell Lucarella Lucy Salito Pauline Marazita Elsie Jean Herrick Clara ?Edlicott Millie Sciata Anna Scioppa Laura Riccio

Jacoby on Bridge Road Whole Story Before You Decide

Bridge column item notes a deal with opening leads and signaling from West North with passes as both sides discuss the implications of bids and play on the Bridge Road. The fragment references a pass sequence and the ¢ opening lead, inviting reader judgment on the resulting play.

Jacoby Bridge Road West North Pass

Wiley to Lunch With Churchill Today

Sen. Alexander Wiley of Wisconsin heads to a private lunch with Prime Minister Churchill at his Cartwell country home. The trip closes Wiley’s European swing as he weighs foreign aid spending and discusses Europe’s response to France’s national assembly rejection of the European army plan.

London Churchill Alexander Wiley R-Wis U. S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee Cartwell Wiley West Europe French National Assembly

Smother Play Realized In Hendersons Duplicate Hand

George Spillman recalls Oswald Jacoby’s tale of a rare smother play at Henderson’s Bridge Studio. West leads diamonds, Jacoby counters with trumps, diamonds, clubs, and hearts to squeeze out a five-odd. He notes a misread no trump plan and finishes tied for top after opening the traveling score.

George Spillman Pittsburgh Henderson West East Dummy

Bid three diamonds in search of slam with control

With no vulnerability and the auction given, South holds Spades A K Q J 5 3, Hearts A Q 2, Diamonds none, Clubs K J 3 2. Bid three diamonds to show control of diamonds and pursue a slam though partner’s weak response. Tomorrow’s question repeats the bidding with different holdings.

Housing Boom Grows Beyond 1954 as Homes Beckon

Sylvia Porter notes a record housing boom with 1954 likely to be the second best year and 1955 possibly the biggest for new single family homes. The Home For All America exhibit near Stamford attracted 15,000 visitors, underscoring the demand, favorable finances, and industry push to boost home ownership nationwide.

All America Stamford America Joseph J. Peltz German & Judd

Beta Sigma Phi XI Beta Chapter Meets Wednesday

The first fall meeting of Beta Exemplar Chapter will be held Wednesday at 8 15 p m in Viking hall Alfred street with Mrs Franklin L Peck presiding Mrs Robert C Morris will be guest speaker showing color movies of Florida and California Hostesses are Miss Isabel Balish and Miss Lilian Hawie.

Beta Beta Sigma Phi Viking Hall Alfred Street Franklin L. Peck Robert C. Morris Florida California Isabel Balish Lilian Hawie

Fall bridal gowns favor sleek lines and youthfulness

The article notes a shift in wedding dress trends among young brides toward convertible traditional styles. They prefer less crinoline fullness and reduced applied decoration, seeking elegance with modern design character and more youthful silhouette.

U. B

Idelfonso Castillo Weds Miss Bigica in Stratford

Idelfonso Castillo and Miss Anna Angelina Bigica wed yesterday morning at St James church Stratford. The Rt Rev John H Anderson officiated at 9 o clock. The couple will reside at 312 Garabaldi Avenue Stratford. The bride is a laboratory assistant with the Casino Products Corp and the groom a plater with the Contract Plating Co.

Anna Angelina Bigica Pete. Bigica Beacon Street St James' Church Stratford Idelfonso Castillo Garabaldi Avenue Theodore Castillo Cuba John H. Anderson Nicholina Studioso Carriei Rosalie Bigica Anne Pepore Anthony Segara Joseph Viamonti Rio Niagara Falls Garabald Avenue Miss Bigica St. John’s Net Commercial Casco Products Corporation Castro Contract Plating Company

Catholics Blessing Draws 300000 at Fulda Conference

Nearly 300000 Roman Catholics gathered in Fulda Germany for postwar laymen’s conference. Messages from Pope Pius XII President Theodor Heuss and Chancellor Adenauer urged faith and vigilance against world communism. Adenauer warned of political storms threatening Christian freedoms in Europe.

Fulda Germany Soviet Zone Pius XII Theodor Heuss Konrad Adenauer Adenauer East Federal Republic West Europe Europe East Germany

Broiled Bacon Cheese Crumb Tomatoes

Quick tomato dish with butter crumbs and cheddar. Tomatoes are halved salted and seasoned, topped with a cheese crumb mix, then broiled until just cooked. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

Shapely sheath pattern for Misses sizes 12 to 20

versatile shapely sheath pattern 4560 for Anne Adams available in sizes 12 14 16 18 20 with a size 16 fabric need 4 yards 39 inch. simple to sew tested for fit complete illustrated instructions and pricing 35 cents plus 5 cents mailing to Pattern Dept Bridgeport Telegram 2438 West 17th St New York NY.

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

Common bed troubles and simple fixes from a household guide

A practical guide outlines bed problems and remedies. It explains preventing frame bulge with a cable or rod and turnbuckle, using metal brackets to support mattress and springs, and curing squeaks with liquid wax. It notes slats collect dust and loosening bolts cause squeaks and offers wax or paraffin as cures.

Conte Bride Angelina DeFelice Weds Salvatore Conte

S M Conte wed Angelina DeFelice yesterday at St Margaret chapel. The bride daughter of the late Frank DeFelice wore white silk with a chapel train and pearl trim. The groom is Salvatore M Conte son of Mary Lapidla. reception at Marchegiana hall. They plan to reside at 164 McKinley Ave after Sept. 138.

St. Margaret’s Chapel Angelina DeFelice McKinley Avenue Frank DeFelice Salvatore Michael Conte Mary C. Lapidla Tremont Avenue Patsy DeFelice Angeline DeFilippo Connie DeProsio Carl DeProsio Tony Lapidla Marchegiana Hall New York City

Miss Claire Nolan Bride Elect Feted at Shower

Mrs. Dorothy Ridolfi hosted a miscellaneous shower for Miss Claire Nolan at 215 Reed Street Stratford honoring the daughter of Elizabeth Nolan of 534 West Bitter Stratford. Claire will wed Richard Babineau Jr. of Riverside Avenue Westport on Sept 15 at St Ambrose Church.

Dorothy Ridolfi Daniel Childress Reed Street Claire Nolan Elizabeth Nolan West Bitter Street Stratford Miss Nolan Richard Babineau Jr Babineau Riverside Avenue Westport St. Ambrose Church

Thrushes Nest in Broom Left by Cottage Wall

A description from Barham England notes thrushes nesting in a broom left standing against a cottage wall. The sight highlights local wildlife behavior near the village home.

Barham England

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Kathleen T. Kirner Blessed Sacrament Parker's iMoney Parker Peirfield Ave Joan Nash R.R. Grodzick St. Peter’s Church Marguerite Moran Sally Grodzicki Angelina de Prisco Irene Lucwinko Maid of Honor Valerie Grodzicki Elsie de Biase Forest of America East Pass Pakiz Ajsio Bhak Sen. Wiley By Oswald Jacoby N.T Telegram Plumner Warren Harry Woodfield Children's Village Lyman Pierce Hammond Tracy Warren Sylvia Porter Ing Hoople XI Beta Chapter Miss Bigica Hubbard Cobb the Handy Man Dupont Denier HOSE S.M. Conte Miss DeFelice Singer Manufacturing Company Mr. Conte Central High School Smuthcroft School of Beauty Culture Murot Fairfield John J. Nolan, Jr Richard Babineau Dorothy Babineau John Marsh Peter Turro Betty Lou Turro Fran Buccieri Mary Ann Buccieri Bessie Deyo Pearl Turro Antionette Turro William Hoag Edward Macieski Frank Riccio Daniel Riccio Earl Homar Charles Nagle Gus van Landeghem Fred Cascio Frank Piccini Leonard Rummo Charles Salvaggio Robert Krysiak Helen Ostoich Janet Russo Fannie A. Smith Iranistan Avenue Laurel Avenue Neve
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