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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1976

Page

9

Eastern Star Chapter to meet at Masonic Temple

Avalia chapter Order of the Eastern Star will meet tomorrow at 7 30 p m in the Masonic temple on Main Street Stratford. Lois Collins and William Ryder preside. Guests will be Bellville chapter East Manton members. A tea cup social will follow with refreshments served.

Avalia Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple Main Street Stratford Lois Collins William Ryder Bellville East Mampton

St Ann's Fall Fair at St. Ann's Devon Oct 23

The Autumn at St. Ann's fall fair opens fund raising by the Ladies guild of St. Ann's church Devon on Saturday Oct. 23 from 3 to 11 p.m. in the school auditorium featuring a turkey dinner handcrafted items a Chinese auction portraits and a boutique under longtime guild direction with co chairs Mrs Gregory Doyle and Mrs Stanley Olson and many volunteers listed for various booths and duties.

St. Ann's Ladies Guild of St. Ann's Church Devon Gregory Doyle Stanley Olson John ‘Cummings Ernest ‘Goulet Wheel of Food John Casey the Bank Doyle Stanley Cover Jeski Julius Sobanski Lucian Zavalko Pillow Loft Dennis Geoghegan Olson Henry Johnny Appleseed William Mawer Nicholas Paternoster Joseph Landwehr George Sardi Pat Taylor Dorina Krutz Donna John Bakuhas

St Raphael's Home School Set for Evening Meeting

The St Raphael's Home School Association opens its school year with Mass at 7 15 p m in the church hall. Guest speaker Sister Bartola, diocesan consultant for Bridgeport elementary schools, will address members. President Mrs Madeline Pinto will preside with eighth grade mothers hosting. Parents may meet faculty and board members.

St. Raphael’s Home School Association Sister Bartola Bridgeport Christian Formation Center Madeline Pinto Home School Association

Tarantino Mineo Wedding Set For October 2

The wedding of Deborah Ann Tarantino daughter of Mr and Mrs John F Tarantino of 4 Temple Street Stratford to Gary P Mineo son of Mr and Mrs Patrick C Mineo of 439 Mary Avenue Stratford will take place on October 2 at 3 30 p m in Christ the King Church Trumbull.

Deborah Ann Tarantino John F. Tarantino Temple Street Stratford Gary P. Mineo Patrick C. Mineo Mary Avenue Christ the King Church Trumbull

Fairfield Group Opens New Season Meeting

The Women's Fellowship Program Committee of First Church Congregational Fairfield meets Wednesday Sept 29 at 1 pm in the Webb room. Mrs Alvin Northrop leads devotions. Mrs Merlin A Bishop discusses World Neighbors and shows photos of overseas work in India Africa and the Philippines. Refreshments follow in the Eunofa room.

Women's Fellowship First Church Congregational Fairfield Webb Alvin Northrop Merlin A. Bishop Park Avenue Oklahoma Bishop India Africa Philippines Eunofa

Lodge meeting led by Catherine Saunders in Georgiana Haight honor

Catherine Saunders commander of the Star of the East lodge will preside at tonight’s meeting at 7 30 p m in Old Gotto hall 1919 Fairfield avenue Georgiana Haight deputy will be honored at a party Games will be played and refreshments will be served

Catherine Saunders Star of the East Order of Shepherds of Bethlehem Gotto Hall Fairfield Avenue Georgiana Haight

Chairman Named For Violet Show In New Haven

Mrs. Ralph Cage leads Nutmeg State African Violet Society as its annual judged show is set for November 13 from 2 to 6 pm and November 14 from 10 am to 5 pm at the New Haven Motor Inn exit 50 Wilbur Cross highway New Haven. Mrs. Julius Fargeot of Danford is chairman assisted by Mrs. John Kosik Stamford schedule Mrs. Fargeot staging Donald Eager West Haven Properties Mrs. Cage entries Ruth Hatch Killingworth classification Mrs Arnald Haens Trumbull publicity James Watson New York City judges Mr and Mrs Lester Nettleton Trumbull ways and means Mrs Joseph Adams Shelton time and place Mrs Herbert Young Trumbull educational Mrs James Beckwith West Haven plant sales and Mrs Carl Clark West Hartford hospitality. Members exhibit plants and arrangements using African violets. A rosette will be awarded to the winner of the three best registered varieties by the African Violet Society of America. The show is open to the public with no admission. plants will be on sale.

Ralph Cage Nutmeg State African Violet Society New Haven Motor Inn Wilbur Cross Highway New Haven Julius Fargeot Hranford John Kosik Stamford Fargeot Donald Eager West Haven Cage Ruth Hatch Killingworth Arnald Haens Stor Trumbull James Watson New York City Lester Nettleton Joseph Adams Shelton Herbert Young James Beckwith

Bethany Guild to Meet at Bethany Congregational Tonight

The Women’s Guild of Bethany Congregational Church at 4083 Main Street holds its first fall meeting tonight at 8 p.m. Mrs. Fred Klein leads the business session in Mrs. Hilmer Olofson’s absence. A film titled Uncle Sam The Man and the Legend will be shown by Robert Pokrinchak of Stratford, narrated by E G Marshall and produced for the Bicentennial by the National Association of Realtors about Samuel F P Wilson who became Uncle Sam.

Women's Guild of Bethany Congregational Church Main Street Fred Klein Hilmer Olofson Uncle Sam Man and Robert Pokrinchak Stratford E.G. Marshall National Association of Realtors Samuel FP. Wilson

Luncheon Next Tuesday by Calvary Episcopal Guild

The Ladies guild of Calvary Episcopal church schedules a noon luncheon in the parish hall at North Maine and Summit streets. A penny social and card playing are planned. Reservations close on Saturday with Mrs. Eva Quarness as chair and a list of assistants.

Ladies Guild of Calvary Episcopal Church North Maine Summit Streets Eva Quarness Gladys Smith Mary Belle Casey Nellie West Vera Parker Hannah Laurence Winifred Derr Lena Weir Freda Polter Mary Yarros Laura Wilkes Betty Kirkby

DeMolay Mothers List New Officers

The Bridgeport DeMolay Mothers circle meets tonight at 8 in the Masonic Temple. President Jean Machlenbrock presides with Gloria Durnin as vice president and Jean Adams as secretary Adele Nash as treasurer. The last two officers will be installed. Plans for activities and circle role in installing Bridgeport DeMolay master councilor discussed. Refreshments served.

Bridgeport Order of DeMolay Mothers Circle Masonic Temple Fairfield Avenue Jean Machlenbrock Gloria Durnin Jean Adams Adele Nash

Sokol Women Plan First Meeting Tonight

The National Sokol Ladies lodge will meet for the first time this year at 7:30 PM in the Playcan club 1491 Pembroke street. Plans for the November card party will be finalized and reports on the Heritage program and summer gymnastic exhibitions will be given. Refreshments will follow.

Sokol Ladies Playcan Club Pembroke Street

Fix It Yourself Improve headroom in basements

Basements waste space due to headroom and clutter. Simple options include pouring a new floor by removing earth and concrete, and restructuring or removing large beams to gain height. Rerouting warm air ducts and plumbing between joists reduces floor-space loss and increases usable room.

Five Greenwich Homes Hit in Belle Haven Burglary Spree

Police report five homes in the Belle Haven section of Greenwich were burglarized over the weekend. Items stolen include a $2,000 sterling silver service, cars from two residences, gold bracelets and rings. Entry was mainly through broken glass doors or windows. one home was accessed via an unlocked door. None were occupied, and authorities gave no motive or suspect group. The area spans about one square mile along Long Island Sound.

Greenwich Belle Haven Long Island Sound

Flag Man Halts Tour After Van Breakdown

Newington Connecticut AP Philip Daigneault, who travels the country with his flag collection, canceled his tour after his van broke down. The vehicle has 201487 miles on it and he will reschedule once a new one is funded, though contributions are insufficient. His collection includes flags from every state, given by respective governors.

Newington

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