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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1947

Page

10

Engagement of Andre Thomas to Paul John Pluchino

Mr and Mrs John Thomas of 589 Lafayette Street announce the engagement of their daughter Andre na Thomas to Paul John Pluchino son of Mr and Mrs Paul Pluchino of 1 Highland Avenue. Andre na Thomas is a Central High School graduate attending Smithcroft Beauty School. Paul Pluchino, a veteran, attends the same school.

John Thomas Lafayette Street Andre Paul John Pluchino Paul Pluchino Highland Avenue Thomas Central High School Smithcroft Pluchino

Kellogg Speaks on The United Nations at Quota Club

Wendell Kellogg director of public relations at University of Bridgeport will discuss The United Nations and World Service at a Quota club meeting tonight at 6 30 in the Heirloom shop. Miss Katherine Fall president presides and Miss Elsa Luse brink World Service chairwoman oversees the program as Quota International marks World Service week urging clubs to focus on the topic.

Wendell Kellogg University of Bridgeport United Nations and World Service Quota Club Katherine Fall Elsa Lusebrink World Service Committee Quota International

Summerfield Church Plans Annual Fair

The Summerfield Methodist church will host its annual fair and supper on November 19 with Mrs. Harold McIntyre as general chairman and Mrs. Elaie Knight as co chairwoman. The booths feature aprons and fancy work, food, candy, handkerchiefs, white elephants, and grab bag, plus dining room decorations and serving, under direction of various listed volunteers including the girl scouts.

Summerfield Methodist Church Harold McIntyre Elaie Knight Charles Randolph James C. Brown Joyce Lankoski Mary Purdy Joseph Gray Mildred Micalizsi Wenley Circle E. E. Knight William 8. Brown William Crowfoot Irvine Schofield Adriene Wright Ernest Rankin Mabel Pratt George Wurm Dorothy Knecht F. Renton Newport John Lockwood Mia Arnold Schofield Girl Scouts

John Jaquith Weds Miss Cecelia Demery

John A Jaquith and Miss Cecelia Demery were married at Blessed Sacrament Church on September 11 at 11 am. The bride, daughter of Mrs Catherine Demery, wore a white brocaded taffeta gown with orange blossom bouquet. they will reside at 253 Lafayette Street.

Blessed Sacrament Church Cecelia Demery Catherine Demery 147 Fifth Street Alonso Demery John A. Jaquith Danbury Ellen O'Leary Johnn#iannan Three Door Inn Canada Lafayette Street American Chain Company Hastern Electric Company Rita Gaulet Rivercliff Devon John Hannon Bethel

Sisterhood Meeting At Rodeph Sholom This Evening

Mrs. Philip Friend will preside at the Sisterhood business meeting of Rodeph Sholom tonight at 8 15. Mrs. Samuel Niahball gives the invocation. A program includes One Man in the Touro Infirmary directed by Mrs. Felix Mininberg with Mrs. Saul Smith at the piano. Hostesses listed and luncheon reservations offered.

Philip Friend Sisterhood of Rodeph Shsiom Ventry Samuel Niahball Touro Infirmary Felix Mininberg Saul Smith Aaron Zimas Max Elprin J. Bison Louis Falk Sigmund Fine Lawrence Finkelstone Herman Friedman Hyman Friedg@man Lewis Fink Morris Federman Harry Glunta al Elson

Eli to Wed Miss Pivarnik in Morning Nuptials

Miss Helen L. Pivarnik daughter of Mr and Mrs George Bednar of 45 Plymouth Street will marry Robert W Eli son of Mr and Mrs Oscar D Eli of 540 Old Town Road Saturday at 10 am The bride will be maid of honor Margaret Halza with junior bridesmaid Irene Bednar Best man will be How ard Eli and ushers Donald Eli Herschel S Nelson of Southampton PA Dinner will be served at Fairway and a reception at the bride's home Both graduates of local high schools work for General Electric.

Misa Helen L. Pivarnik George Bednar Plymouth Street Robert W. Eli Oscar D. Eli Old Town Road Margaret Halza Irene Bednar Howard Eli Donald Eli Herschel S. Nelson Southampton Miss Pivarnik Sts. Cyril and Methodius Commercial High School General Electric Company Mr. Eli Harding High School

Miss Wilma Schiller Honored At Shower

Miss Wilma Schiller, soon to wed James Muldoon, was honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted by sisters Miss Myrtle Schiller and Miss Caroline Schiller of 226 Marion Street. The wedding is set for September 27 at Blessed Sacrament church at 11 o clock. A St Josephs Altar Society coffee party follows this afternoon from 2 to 4 in the church auditorium at 45 Madison Avenue.

Myrtle Schiller Caroline Schiller Marion Street Wilma Schiller James Muldoon Blessed Sacrament Church Edward Walters John Saffo Emil Hamann John Schiller Lester Firkey George Schiller Fred Pekrul Walter Pekrul William Pekrul Albert Lurtz Ernest Schiller Ella Schiller Leo Schwarts Nora Muldoon Joe Miske Sally Muldoon Ann Ribbons Palma Rycer Emily Mildred Schiller Ruth Schiller St. Joseph's Altar Society Madigon Avenue

Club Notes from Cornelia Wider Council Today and Tomorrow

Cornelia Wider Council holds 1:30 p m meeting with a memorial service for Past Regent Alma Stone at 189 State Street. Evening Star Rebekah Lodge meets this evening with officer rehearsal in Odd Fellows Hall Stratford. Daughters of America Council No Tomorrow meets at 670 State Street at 7 p m. Ladies Auxiliary of the National Association of Letter Carriers gathers tonight at 6 p m in Catholic Community hours. St Stephen's Mother's Club meets tomorrow at 8 p m in the school.

Trumbull Fair chairmen named for annual event

Mrs. William Jessop leads salad supper duties for the Trumbull Grange Fair to be held Friday and Saturday at the Pequonnock Street hall. General chair is Mrs. Dorothy Crannon with assistants Mrs. Lillian Brewer and Mrs. Llewelyn Hughes. Saturday features a smorgasbord supper, dancing, and entertainment by handwriting expert Florence Ballou Robinson. Booths organized by Cora Tucker, Elizabeth Gilbert, Irene Hudson, and others, including Charles Brewer, the Kaechele brothers, and Ruth Thorburn.

William Jessop Trumbull Grange Pequonnock Street Dorothy Crannon Jessop Lillian Brewer Llwellyn Hughes Sally Hamann Ruth Thorburn Mrs. Vernon Cole

Hadassah Business and Professional Group Meets Tonight

The B P W of Hadassah meets at 8:30 PM in the Jewish Community Center marking the season's first gathering. Miss Mary Hillman presides. invocation by Mrs. Goldie Nadler. Reports will be presented by chairmen including Dorothy Schipler, Dorothy Sachs, Frieda Rich, Dorothy Harrison, Henrietta Harrison, Tillie Plotmek, Ruth Hochman, and Fannie Lichman.

Hadassah Mary Hillman Goldie Nadler Dorothy Schipler Dorothy Sachs Frieda Rich Dorothy Harrison Henrietta Harrison Jewish National Fund Tillie Plotmek Ruth Hochman Fannie Lichman

Woman's Church Aid to Meet Tomorrow

The Woman's Church Aid society of Westminster Presbyterian will meet tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the church for Red Cross work. Members should bring used clothing for monthly shipment overseas. A box luncheon will be served with coffee.

Woman's Church Aid Society The Westminster Presbyterian Church Red Cross

Quilty's School Class Offers Dance Lessons This Weekend

Friday afternoon at 4 15 o clock a eighth grade and high school pupils may join an eight lesson course including the waltz fox trot Congo polka indy rhumba and square set. A repeat session is scheduled Saturday night at 7 15 for high school pupils. Tap acrobatic toe ballet stage dancing and baton twirling lessons for children three years and upward begin Saturday. The college is open daily for private instruction appointments.

Community club events and church gatherings listed

Black Rock Garden club flower show runs 2 to 5 p m at Black Rock library. St Joseph s church Altar Society hosts coffee 2 to 5 p m in the church auditorium 48 Madison Ave. Stratford Garden club annual meeting and election at 2 p m with Mrs James B Gregory. Y W C A Open House 7 to 10 p m Galden Hill street building. Terian society of First Presbyterian church meets 8 p m in church parlors. Children of Mary Sodality of Holy Rosary church meet 8 p m in church hall. Bridgeport Credit Women s group fashion show and bazaar 8 p m Holden Hall Olivet church. Sisterhood of Rodeph Sholom meets 8 15 p m in the vestry. Quota club meets 6 30 p m at Heirloom shop.

Black Rock Garden Club Black Rock St. Joseph's Church Altar Society Madison Avenue Stratford Garden Club James B. Gregory Y.W.C.A Galden Hill Street Terian Society First Presbyterian Church Children of Mary Sodality of Holy Rosary Bridgeport Credit Women’s Group Holden Hall Olivet Church Rodeph Sholom Quota Club

Katherine Hoffman Plans Her Wedding

Katherine Jessica Hoffman daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Hoffman of the Earle hotel will wed Harold William Masters son of Mr and Mrs Harry O Masters of 123 Burnham Street at the English Lutheran church Saturday at 4 pm. Attendant is Miss Ann Meehan with best man John G Hoffman and ushers Richard O Donnell and William Wilmot. A reception will be at the Earle hotel then they will move to Maine before settling back at 123 Burnham.

Katherine Jessica Hoffman J. W. Hoffman Earle Hotel Harold William Masters Harry O. Masters Burnham Street Ann Meehan John G. Hoffman Richard O'Donnell William Wilmot Washington, D. C Maine

Veterans' Auxiliary to Meet in Obeh Grote Hall

The Regular Veterans' Association auxiliary number 205 will convene tomorrow at 8 p.m. in Obeh Grote hall at 919 Fairfield Avenue. Members will read the notes of the convention and discuss next steps.

Veterans’ Association Obeh Grote Hall Fairfield Avenue

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