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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1954

Page

5

Elizabeth Pritchard Weds Henry M Bowen in New York

Elizabeth Pritchard daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Ian Wolfe of Fast Meadow Road Barbados was married to Henry May Bowen son of Mrs Howard Kelloger of Derby and Phoenix and the late Car Bowen yesterday afternoon at Christ Methodist Church New York City Only immediate families attended Mrs Gordon Graham was sister’s attendant and Harold Helloge was best man They planned a wedding trip and will live in Derby New York State Bowen attended St Clarys School Peekskill and New York college while Bowen attended Exeter Academy and Yale as a member of Gamma Delta and Tau Beta Phi linked to the Steel Corporation

Elizabeth Wolfe Pritchard Daurtter Robert Ian Wolfe Fast Meadow Road Barbados Bwi Henry May Bowen Howard Kelloger Derby N.Y Phoenix Ariz Car H. Fowen Christ Methodist Church New York City Gordon Graham Chestnut Hil Harold Helloge Pierre New York Locheven Bowen St. Clary’s School Peekskill N. Y Hi College Prt Exeter Academy Yale Gamma Delta Tau Beta M Steel Corporation

BPW to Present Program Tomorrow in Brooktestd

The Business and Professional Women’s group will hold its meeting tomorrow at 8 pm in Brooktestd. President Jean J. Peterson will preside as committee members Pauline Acampora Margaret Bows Louise Brown and Alma Brush serve on the social hour. The program for next year will be discussed and a Farm Bureau Extension service will conduct its first meeting this season at the home of Mrs. Franklin Ferry Obras road south at 8 pm. Thurlow Gordon and Mrs. Daniel fans attend. Wessex Elwood presents a gift box and menders pass out papers and pencils for tracing.

Misa Jean J. Peterson Pauline Acampora Margaret Bows Louise Brown Alma Brush Red County Farm Bureau Cervics Franklin Ferry Obras Spm Foeern Thurlow Gordon Daniel Fans Wessex Elwood Menders

Club notices and PTA plans in October meeting

Arthur J Brown announces no September Women’s Republican Club meeting with next gathering set for October. PTA plans include fund raising methods to be revealed at the first PTA meeting October 6 at the Consolidated School. Holly de Vries leaves for Oakwood School in Poughkeepsie after June graduation from Brookfield Consolidated School. Amyrlou Tozzi departs for studies at St Elizabeth’s Convent in NJ after weekend departure.

Arthur J. Brown

Barbara J. Chandler to Be Bride Sept. 25

Miss Barbara Jean Chandler daughter of Mr and Mrs John Chandler of 68 Berwyn Street will marry David W Griffin Jr son of Mr and Mrs Griffin on 39 Beechwood Avenue Milford September 25 at Devon Union Church at 2 pm with Rev W Fred Campbell officiating Mr Chandler will give his daughter in marriage and her sister Mrs Donald Gilpin of Montpelier Vermont will attend Norman Griffin of Milford will be best man with ushers Harry Griffin and Raymond Huber of Milford A reception will follow on the Hatl at Naugatuck Avenue Miss Chandler a Milford High School graduate works for Page Motor Company Mr Griffin a Milford High School graduate works for Bridgeport Thermostat Company

Barbara Jean Chandler John Chandler Berwyn Street David W. Griffin, Jr Griffin Beechwood Avenue Milford Devon Union Church W. Fred Campbell Chandler Donald Gilpin Montpelier Norman Griffin Harry Griffin Raymond Huber TV Hat Naugatuck Avenue Miss Chandler Milford High School Page Motor Company Mr. Griffin Bridgeport Thermostat Company

Miss Susan Twining to Wed on Saturday

Miss Susan Twining of Olmstead Jane will wed James C. Costanzi of Ridgefield at St Mary's church next Saturday morning. Sister Mrs Frank Santini will be matron of honor, Alice Costanzi bridesmaid, and Frank Santini best man. Reception at the Outpost Inn from 1:30 p.m.

Susan Twining Olmstead Jane Richard Morris Westport James C. Costanzi Varisto Costanzi Alcott Avenue Ridgefield St. Mary’s Church Miss Twining Frank Santini Alice Costanzi Santini Mr. Costanzi Outpost Inn

Silver Spring Club Elects David Luke

The Board of Governors of Silver Spring Country Club elected officers led by David L. Luke Jr. of Ridgefield as president, with W. E. Larned and Richard L. Jackson as vice presidents, Walter Schaefer as treasurer, Arthur J. Carnal as assistant treasurer, William M. Parke as secretary, and C Park Hanneman as assistant secretary. A mixed golf tournament at the club produced a two-team tie for first with nets of 66, and finals of the Last Fling Mixed Championship are set for Sunday, October 10. Herbert F. Griffith of Norwalk is the club’s men’s golf champion this year after defeating Louis O. Wheeler of Wilton in the finals.

Board of Governors Silver Spring Country Club FE. J. Ward Nancy Nichols Robert C. Hardy E.W. Woendy Herbert F. Griffith Norwalk Louis O. Wheer Wilton

County Society Correspondents List by Regions

Brookfield Mrs Catharine Lane Danbury Bethel and Redding Mrs Lewis Goodsell Bethel Norwalk Miss Doris Sullivan Norwalk Ridgefield Mrs Florence Morgan Ridgefield Milford and Woodmont Mrs Frances Bissell Milford

Brookfield Catharine Lane Danbury Bethel and Redding Lewis Goodsell Bethel Norwalk Doris Sullivan Ridgefield Florence Morgan Milford and Woodmont Frances Bissell Milford

Miss Nancy Coley Engaged to Sgt Stuart McKee

Mrs K Andrews Coley of 140 Riverside Avenue announces the engagement of her daughter Nancy Richmond to Sgt Stuart Sherwood McKee USMC son of Mrs Murdo Wright Newman of Silvermine Norwalk. Miss Coley is a Staples High School and Art Career School New York City graduate. Sgt McKee an alumnus of Norwalk High School has served four and a half years with the Marine Corps.

K. Andrews Coley Riverside Avenue Nancy Richmond Stuart Sherwood McKee USMC Murdo Wright Newman Silvermine Norwalk Miss Coley Staples High School Art Career School New York City Sgt. McKee Norwalk High School Marine Corps

Pvt Quigley to Wed Joan Werner in October

The engagement of Joan Patricia Werner to Fryt. Richard Whitney Quigley was announced by Mrs William A Ketcham and Alfred J Werner. The wedding is set for October 16 at the Church of the Assumption at 10 am with a Patterson club reception.

William A. Ketcham Wilton Road Alfred J. Werner Baltimore Joan Patricia Werner Fryt Richard Whitney Quigley U. S. Army H. Paul Quigley Easton Road Church of the Assumption Patterson Club Fairfield Anne Harvey Eleanor Soley Jane Converse Richard Freebers Norwalk Richard Pavis Travis Hatch Pvt Quigley Staples High School University of Maryland Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Fort Dix N. OJ

Bradshaw and Colle to Wed in October in New York church

Joan Lee Bradshaw Royal will marry Royal Donald Colle October 2 at Presbyterian Church in South Salem New York. Bride's father Francis F Bradshaw is president of Richardson Bellows Henry and Co and executive VP of the National Society for the Advancement of Management. Colle is son of Merle C Colle of Meriden and Lake Worth Florida Army Radio Broadcast Specialist at Fort Benning Georgia. The couple plans to live in Columbus Georgia after discharge and return to the University of Connecticut for further study.

Francis Foster Bradshaw Peaceable Hill Joan Lee Royal Donald Colle Presbyterian Church South Salem N. Y Richardson, Bellows, Henry and Company Management Consultants New York City National Society For the Advancement of Management Colle Sig Merle C. Colle Forest Avenue Meriden Lake Worth Fila WHUS Gamma Chi Epsilon Phi Kappa Phi Archons Columbus University of Connecticut

Genevieve Earl Weds Milton Marhoffer in Pound Ridge

Genevieve Earl daughter of Mr and Mrs LeRoy Earl of Riverside Avenue married Milton A Marhoffer son of Mr and Mrs Milton A Marhoffer at Pound Ridge New York on a Saturday in September. The couple left for Myrtle Beach South Carolina and will live on Van Buren Avenue Norwalk. Both graduates of Staples High School. The bride with E C Nash Inc and the groom who served two years in the Navy is with Jaycee Bros Wilton.

Genevieve Earl LeRoy Earl Riverside Avenue Pound Ridge N.Y Milton A. Marhoffer Witton-Ridgefield Road Myrtle Beach S. C van Buren Avenue Norwalk Staples E.C. Nash, Inc Navy The Jaycee Bros. Wilton

Hanson Family Welcomes Richard James In Tulsa

Mr and Mrs James R Hansen of Tulsa Oklahoma announce the birth of a son Richard James in Tulsa on September 10 Mrs Hansen is Janet Driscell daughter of James E Driscoll of St Johns place A son William Brian was born to Mr and Mrs Walter Sandic of Crumlin road on Tuesday in Norwalk hospital The couple have another son Walter S Jr and a daughter Margaret Marvy

James R. Hansen Tulsa Okla Richard James Hansen Janet Driscell James E. Driscoll St. John's Place William Brian Walter Sandi c Crumlin Road Norwalk Hospital Walter, S. Jr Margaret Marvy

Ridgefield Personal Notes Among Local Guests and Travels

Guests for a few days of Mr and Mrs Allen W H Sterry include Sgt and Mrs David Clapp their son-in-law and daughter arriving Thursday at La Guardia from California. Sgt Clapp served at Clark Air Force Base in the Philippines. Miss Joan Conley left Thursday for the Convent of the Sacred Heart in Albany. Miss Jaine Conley will study at Newton College of the Sacred Heart in Newton Mass. Miss Grace Conley returned Thursday from a Europe tour begun in June. Mr and Mrs Ted Shane of North Salem road sail for Europe on the Ne de France to spend eight months touring England Spain and Portugal. While away their home will be occupied by Mr and Mrs Hans Knopf of New York City.

Allen W. H. Sterry Danbury David Clapp la Guardia California Sgt. Clapp Clark Air Force Base Philippines Joan Conley Convent of the Sacred Heart Albany Jaine Conley Newton College of the Sacred Heart Newton Mass Grace Conley Europe Ted Shane North Salem Road England Spain Portugal Hans Knopf New York City

Bethel Personalities Honor Smith College Senior Elinor Batterson

Elinor Batterson daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Batterson a Smith College senior Northampton Massachusetts is among 200 outstanding upperclassmen invited back to campus for freshmen orientation. A private fondly noted Windsor party hosted by Mr and Mrs George Noxon at 10 Henry Street featured Mrs Edgar Bowmer of Wirkinworth England as guest with many named attendees including Mr and Mrs Stanley Bowmer Carroll Bailey G C Alderson and the Daytons among others.

Elinor Batterson Arthur Batterson Wolfpit Road Smith College Northampton Mass George Noxon Henry Street George Dayton Henry Dayton George Dayton Jr Jock Dayton Harold Ferry Julia Ferry Ethel Clarke Shirley Clarke Misa Betay Noxon

Bridal at Naval Academy Ties Two Navy Families

Miss Barbara Jane Myers daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter D. Myers of Baltimore Md married Lieut. (j.g.) John Crosby Marshall son of Mrs. Josiah Evans of Milford and the late William Crosby Marshall yesterday at the U S Naval Academy chapel in Annapolis Md The Rev Dr A Brown Caldwell and Chaplain Marshall E B Brenneman USN officiated A reception followed in the officers club The couple will reside in New London.

Barbara Jane Myers Walter D. Myers Baltimore J.g John Crosby Marshall USN Josiah Evans Franklin Street Ansonia William Crosby Marshall Milford U.S. Naval Academy Annapolis A Brown Caldwell Marshall EB. Brennermen

Nancy Nelson Weds Peter A Durant in Stamford Church

Nancy Lee Nelson and Peter Andrew Gilbert Durant tied at St John’s Lutheran Stamford with Rev. Bernhard Johnson officiating. The couple, dating from New Canaan, plan Las Cruces NM where Durant will attend New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts after a three year Marine stint ending as sergeant.

Bridal shower honors Miss Repko ahead of Helena groom

Miss Dorothy Repko, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Repko of 2 Spring Street, is feted at a Lake View restaurant bridal shower. She will wed St Raymond Hoffman of Helena Montana in October at the First Congregational Church. Bridal attendant Mrs John Kernen hosted. Also noted is a barbecue at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles J Stone Jr 18 White Street for their 44th anniversary and Mrs Stone's birthday with attendance by Mr and Mrs Philip Ullrich Mr and Mrs Donald Stone and others.

Dorothy Repko John Repko Spring Street Lakeview Repko Raymond Hoffman Helena Mont First Congregational Church John Kernen Charles J. Stone, Jr White Street

Wedding of Miss Fuller to Frederick Allan in Devon

Miss Jeanne Marnie Fuller daughter of Mr and Mrs Eugene Fuller of 7 Melrose avenue and Frederick Woos Allan son of Mr and Mrs Oswald J Allan of 77 Berkley terrace Devon were married yesterday at St Thomas the Apostle church in a ceremony at 1130 am. The bride wore chantilly lace and tulle with a seed pearl collar veil and bouquet of stephanotis and white orchids. A reception followed at the French American club. The couple plan to reside in Devon and both hold local schooling and embalming industry ties.

Jeanne Marie Fuller Eugene Fuller Melrose Avenue Frederick Woos Allan Oswald J. Allan Berkley Terrace Devon Henry Flanagan St. Thomas the Apostle Church Mary Heaphy Willams Raymond Smith Mary Capuano Louise Allan Marjorie Cade Georgetown Jane Fuller Donald Young Ronald Krause Milford Peter Callahan Norwalk

Renee Bacal Weds Leonard Schwartz in Norwalk Temple

Miss Renee Carol Bacal daughter of Mrs Vera Bacal of New York and the late Jacques Bacal married Leonard David Schwartz son of Mr and Mrs Harry Schwartz of Norwalk at Temple Beth El Norwalk Rabbi Samuel Schwartz officiated A reception followed The couple will reside in Norwalk after a trip to Acapulco Mexico The bride wore a white Italian silk satin gown with seed pearl embellishments and a cathedral train The bridesmaids included Dorothy Serlin Lynne Eisner and Ronnie Schwartz

Renee Carol Bacal Vera Bacal New York City Jacques Bacal Leonard David Schwartz Harry Schwartz Norwalk Temple Beth-El Samuel Schwartz Ira Koenig Dorothy Serlin Lynne Eisner New York Ronnie Schwartz Mark Weinstein Jules Bacal Herbert Newman Waterbury Schwartz Dalton School Horace Mann School For Boys University of Pennsylvania Budget Markets, Inc Connecticut Acapulco Mexico

Navy Mothers Club marks 13th anniversary at Hotel Green

Names Carol Ulfrich Frances Ulfrich Ali son Stone Jacquelyn Stone Charles Ulfrich and Dana Stone attended the 13th anniversary celebration of the Navy Mothers club at Hotel Green. Mrs Howard Morris Sr, the sole charter member present, reviewed the group’s work since its 1941 founding. Also noted were births and family news from Englewood and Ft Pierce including Anthony Lombardi and Paula Krizan Lombardi and Victor A. Blackmer Jr.’s daughter Karen Ann born September 8. Dr William F Stahl Sr and family returned from vacation in Searsport Maine.

Navy Mothers’ Club Hotel Green Howard Morris, Sr Victor A. Blackmer, Jr Ft. Pierce, Fla Karen Ann Mr. Blackme Blackmrer North Street William F. Stahl, Sr Main Street William Stahl, IM Chehuahuah Place Searsport, Me

Brookfield Personal Notices of Burr and Kahlo Graduations

Pvt. Philip Burr, son of Second Selectman Lawrence M. Burr, has graduated from the Quartermasters' School Fort Lee Virginia and plans to depart for the Canal Zone. Arden Craig Kahlo, daughter of George D. Kahlo, leaves for Wheaton College after earning St Mary’s School top award Pamela Dix and leading student bodies. Dwight Kahlo, brother, resumes studies as a senior at the University of Vermont and serves as vice president.

Pvt Philip Burr Second Selectman Lawrence M. Burr Obdtuse Road South Quartermasters’ School Fort Lee Canal Zone Arden Craig Kahlo George D. Kahlo Longmeadow Hill Road Wheaton College Norton Mass St. Mary's School Peekskill N.Y Pamela Dix Dwight Kahlo University of Vermont

Miss Hamet Herrick Weds Frank R. Cervera In City Church

Miss Hamet Herrick daughter of Mrs. Margaret Herrick and Childric Herrick married Frank Raymond Cervera son of Mrs. Rose Cervera yesterday at St. Peter's church in a 10 o'clock double ring ceremony led by Rt. Rev. John J. Kennedy. The bride wore white chantilly lace with a bouffant nylon tulle skirt and a pearl and sequined crown. Rosemary Chiarella served as maid of honor and five attendants followed in nylon tulle gowns with crown hats. Best man was Thomas Botelho. ushers included Walter Johnson, Donald Troccola, Del Albano, Bernard Rey and Chris Cascano. A wedding breakfast and reception followed at the Moose Temple. The couple left for a New England motor trip. they will live with the bride’s parents while the groom serves in the Navy. The bride is a Danbury High School graduate. the groom attended Henry Abbott Technical School and is stationed in Boston.

Baltimore Emma Dunham Davis Cleveland A. Kenneth Loposer, Jr. Usn New London Guy A. B. Cresius Charlies E. Hagee Robert Merritt Robert A. Myers Lieut. Marshall Naval Academy Officers’ Club Goucher College Briderroom U.S. Naval Academy Curtis School Brookfield Samuel Andrew Yale College Robert Treat Milford Newark N.J William Hull Derby Washington Isaac Hull Peter Andrew Gilbert Durant Leonard G. Durant New Canaan Danbury Nancy Lee Nelson Carl V. Nelson St. John’s Lutheran Church Stamford Bernhard Johnson John Mucci Patricia Betts Elizabeth Rasmusesa Timothy G. Durant Richard G. Durant John R. Nelson Chantilly Mucci Las Cruces N. M New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts Harriet Ann Herrick Margaret Herrick Keeler Street Childric Herrick White Street Frank Raymond Cervera Rose Cervera McDermott Street St. Peter's Church John J. Kennedy William Connors Joseph DeFazio Rosemary Chiarella Phebe Artick Adora Cervera Joann Herrick Frances Chiarella Shirley Cascano Thomas Botelho Walter Johnson Hellertown Donald Troccola del Albano Bernard Rey Chris Cascano Moose Temple Cervera New England Navy Danbury High School Barden Corporation Henry Abbott Technical School Boston

Miss Palanzo Wed To Philip Spina Jr

Miss Anna Flor ence Palanzo of 91 Balmforth avenue wed Philip Spina Jr son of Mr and Mrs Spina of 31 New Street at St Josephs church on September 11 Rev Daniel J Foley officiated music by Edward Gallagher and Francis O Hara The bride wore satin and net with a hoop skirt train a Peter Pan color bodice and veil She carried white roses and valley flies Her sister Mrs Loren Nissly was matron of honor Bridesmaids wore aqua gowns The couple will reside at 27 New Street

Anna Florence Palanzo Balmforth Avenue Philip Spina, Jr Spine New Street St. Joseph's Church Daniel J. Foley Edward Gallagher Francis O'Hara Loren Nissly Mary Ann Pannozzo Beatrice Cote Lorraine Chickering Gerald Palanzo Thy John Spina Danbury John Neves Joseph Dinho Avalon Inn

Sigma Nu social chairman noted in local society item

Mrs. Arpad Stromp of the Junction road is a medical patient in Danbury hospital. Robert H. Anderson, son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Anderson of Route 2, left Tuesday for Wesleyan University Middletown to join the sophomore class. He had as his recent best. Clive Driver of Northampton Mass a classmate at Wesleyan.

Arpad Stromp Junction Road Danbury Hospital Robert H. Anderson Clarence Anderson Route 2 Wesleyan University Middletown Clive Driver Northamp Mass Weeleyan

Also Mentioned on This Page

County Society Rusatell, Kubner Elizabeth Pritchard Henry M. Bowen Farm Bureau Meeting GOP Club John W. Mazur Candinwood Shores Ao Buncheon Holly de Vries Nicholas de Vries Ironworks Hill Road Oakwood School Poughkeepsie Brookfield Consolidated School Amyrlou Tozzi August Tozzi Three Tree Farms Yronworks Hill District St. Elizabeth’s Convent Barbara J. Chandler Silver Spring Club David Luke Nancy Richmond Coley Joan Lee Bradshaw Nancy Coley Sgt Stuart McKee Wes Pvt. Quigley Joan Werner Donald Colle Bride OF Milton Marhoffer Bethel Personals Lieut John Marshall Marties Miss Myers Nancy Nelson Peter A. Durant Danbury Personals Jeanne Marnie Fuller Frederick Allan East Norwalk Fuller Allan Cape Cod Berkeley Secretarial School Automatic Signal Division Eastern Industries, Inc New Haven Frederick Voos Allan Ferenz Fedor Renee Bacal Leonard Schwartz Carol Ulfrich Frances Ulfrich Alison Stone Jacquelyn Stone Charles Ulfrich Dana Stone Englewood Hospital Englewood, N. J Anthony Lombardi Lombard Paula Krizan John Krizan Highland Avenue Brookfield Personals Hamet Herrick Frank R. Cervera Miss Palanzo Sigma Nu Fraternity
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