Anniversary Celebrations Highlight Provincetown Event
At Provincetown Cape Cod Mr and Mrs Charles Rickel of Lamont Street were honored on their 35th wedding anniversary. Attendees included Mr and Mrs William Buroe Edward Willman Mr and Mrs Frank Zakaleki Mr and Mrs De Rivelli Richard Rivelli Mrs Mary Battestell Mrs Rose Boland and others. Separately Mr and Mrs A J Colonnese Stratford observed their 20th anniversary with son Robert and daughter Mary Ann dining at the Waverly Inn. Horace Bradley hosted a picnic with many guests including August Felix Frank Broad Arthur Neuberg Gene Felix Jack Barton William Rusicka Emil Mitchell Al Therault Arthur Bradley and children Ann Bradley Richard and Joan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Rickel
Lmnth Street
Suesday
William Buroe
Edward Willman
Frank Zakaleki
de Rivelli
Richard Rivelli
Ary Battestell
Rose Boland
August Laucks
Ralph Davis
Richard Davis
Edward Finder
Deana Rickel
A. J. Colounese
Hurd Avenue
Stratford
Robert
Mary
Ann
Waverly-Ian
Mrs. Colonnese
Horace Bradley
Bankaide Street
August Felix
Frank Broad
Arthur Neuberg
Gene Felix
Jack Barton
William Rusicka
Emil Mitchell
al Therault
Arthur Bradley
Ann Bradley
Richard
Joan Bradley
Jerry Foster
Community Shower Honors Two Fairfield Residents
Mrs. Howard Cooke and Mrs. Sam Baron received many small gifts at a cure prise shower hosted by Mrs. Lawrence Van Sack on Country Road Fairfield. Attendees included numerous Fairfield residents and guests. Donald Laucks, son of Mr and Mrs August Laucks, returned home after 18 months in Germany. Catherine Falvey, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Falvey, celebrated her 12th birthday with a party for friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Cooke
Sam Baron
Lawrence van Sack
Country Road
Fairfield
Edward Sandshaw
Stephen Takacs
Carl Pahlquist
Louis Proto
Frank Lehaney
Robert Hogenauer
Cal Wiser
Martin Kropp
Frank Farkas
Cy, Williams
al Pesavento
Eugene Chelstowski
Peter Bok
Paul Bardorf
Micheel, Virga
William Polater
Frank Meehan
Mary Cooke
Donald Caucks
August Laucks
Essex Street
Germany
Donald
Catherine Patricia Falvey
John Falvey
Hast Eaton Street
Janice Toobert
Judy Farley
Betty Collin
Mary Iou Mullen
Carol Gleason
Loretta Cassidy
Maureen French
Hosts Greet Guests at Twin Gatherings on Therma Street
Mr and Mrs Paul Blache hosted two get-togethers last Saturday at their new home on Therma Street. Attending were Mr and Mrs Robert Place Mr and Mrs Hank Kershner Mr and Mrs Mario Ponsalle Dr and Mrs Henry Ochman Dr and Mrs Henry Pope Mr and Mrs Stanley Ochman Mr and Mrs Albert Kusick Mr and Mrs John Casey and Mr and Mrs John Barron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Blache
Therma Street
Robert Place
Hank Kershner
Mario Ponsalle
Henry Ochman
Henry Pope
Stanley Ochman
Albert Kusick
John Casey
John Barron
O'Brien Couple Return Home From Syracuse Visit
Mr and Mrs Frank OBrien of Thorne street return home after spending several weeks in Syracuse renewing ties and enjoying a vacation period away from home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank O’brien
Thorme Street
Syracuse
Mockles Celebrate Silver Wedding With Open House
Mr and Mrs Peter Mockles of 56 Perry Street Fairfield held an open house to mark their silver wedding anniversary last Sunday. Guests included numerous couples and individuals, with five children named Nancy Bill Mary Deborah Eugene, plus Donald Angell and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Mockles
Perry Street
Fairfield
Joseph Pander
Anthony Mozier
Frank Tate
David
Louis Kranyik
Jeap Tarezal
Michael
Joseph Mickett
Robert Galya
Michael Colonari
Leo Luciani
Theresa Horvath
Claudia Homa
Emile Giraux
Roger Homa
Andrew B. Saiko
Willis C. Hull
Edward Krygier
Joseph
Eddie
Shirley
Joseph Butkus
James Votre
John J
Gullivan
Mary Sullivan
Thomas Dunn
Ray Colonari
Narfey
Robert
Fred Sirois
Adam Keulis
Nancy
Bill
Mary
Deborah
Eugene
Fresno College
California
Open House and Birthday Notes From Local Families
Last Sunday afternoon at St Andrew's church a postlude open house followed the christening for their son John Chartes. Local residents Mr and Mrs Alan William and Mr and Mrs Alten Barrett hosted visits, while Mr and Mrs Stephen Csontos and Mr and Mrs William Csontos toured New York City and dined at Toffenetti's after watching the Dorsey Brothers show. Donte Sean Bachman celebrated a sixth birthday with a party attended by numerous relatives and friends, including Penney Bachman and Sally Ann Bond. Neal Keating and Gladye MacKimmie prepare to be at home next week at 41 Nob Hill after a Washington and South honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Chartes
St. Andrew's Church
Alan Williameen
Stephen Csontos
William Csontos
Ellsworth Street
New York City
Dorsey Brothers
Toffenetti
Neal Keating
Nob Hill
Washington
South
Keating
Gladye MacKimmie
Stratford Social Roundup Highlights Visits and Milestones
Mrs Willis Graham hosted a luncheon in honor of Mrs Paul Marks as the Marks plan to move to Fort Pierce Florida. The party included Corrie Fisher, Dorothy Hogberg, Lillian Hutchinson, Ethel Hoyle and Hazel White. Mr and Mrs Thomas Bradley left for a three week vacation in Miami. Others enjoyed a Norwalk outing, a New York train trip to Radio City Music Hall and a meal at the Hotel Astor. Upcoming events feature Stratford Garden Club meetings, the Agalia Sewing circle, and the St James Fair. Also noted are a Forest of America convention install, Gordon Nicolson’s visit, Wadonna Guild’s first fall meeting, and local families celebrating anniversaries and births.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Graham
Riverview Place
Stratford
Paul Marks
Judson Place
Marks
Fort Pierce, Fla
Corrie Fisher
Dorothy Hogberg
Lillian Hutchinson
Ethel Hoyle
Hazel White
New Stratford Baby and Family News Update
Nancy Elaine arrives at the home of Mr and Mrs Clarence White of Maxel weed terrace Stratford born last Wednesday at Milford hospital to Norma Clinton and Clarence E White. Grandparents are Mrs G H Clingen and Mr and Mrs E W Bergin. The Witkisons hosted a dinner with guests including Mr and Mrs Joseph Montebano and others. Mary Elizabeth Eaton born Sept 16 at Bridgeport hospital. parents are Mr and Mrs Harry Eaton of Kings College place Stratford with three older children Thomas Jack and Paul. Grandparents are E W Bergin and H J Eaton Sr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Elaine le
Clarence White
Maxelweed Terrace
Stratford
Milford Hospital
White le
Norma Clinton
G. H. Clingen
Chapel Street
Clarence E. White
Sturges Reed
Fairfield
Thomas Witkison
Peytonnock Road
Trumbull
Joseph Montebano
Donald Montabeno
Frank Ennis
Theresa Sebo
Benjamin Place
Joseph Molnar
Kenneth
Karen Molnar
Harry Eaton
Kings College Place
Mary Elizabeth
Bridgeport
Thomas
Jack
Paul
E. W. Bergin
H. J. Eaton
South Main Street
Stratford Social Roundup in a Busy Week
Mrs. Natalie Freeman returns to Telephone duties after Bermuda vacation. Several Stratford and nearby residents mark family celebrations and gatherings including birthdays anniversaries and weddings. Highlights include visits to New York and Greenbank West Virginia, a Katherine Gibbs event, and a Milford baptism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natalie Freeman
Main Street
Stratford
Telephone Company
Bermuda
Mrs Elisabeth Carroll hosts bridal shower for Virginia Kelly
Numerous guests attended a bridal shower for Miss Virginia Kelly hosted by Mrs Elisabeth Carroll of Father Panik Village. The list includes Mrs John Kelly Sr and Jr, Mrs Prych, Mrs Auger, Mrs Hor sey, Mrs August, Mrs Reilly, Mrs Hayesen, and many others. Fourteen Bridgeport police officers celebrated their tenth anniversary with a dinner September 18 at Mary Journey's restaurant, joined by Supt. John A. Lyddy and other guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elisabeth Carroll
Father Panik Village
Virginia Kelly
John Kelly
John Kelly, Jr
John Prych
James Auger
Albert Horsey
Mae August
Joseph Reilly
Arnold Hayesen
Mary Cronin
Eunice Krosky
Walter Ciplinski
Marion Estell
Marie Brassel
Edmond Burke
Marie Graves
Hazel Thomas
Roger Shaw
Marie Hayes
Walter Auger
Anna Mae Hayes
Walter Liggins
Frank Patterson
Robert Harris
Lawrence Truhan
Robert Wallace
Betty Lou Carroll
Nancy Martin
Janet Hoyeson
Nancy Auger
Mary Agnes Patterson
Kathleen Cronin
Bridgeport Police Department
Mary Journey
Carl Doerr
James Clancy
Herbert Brown
James McDonnell
Richard Flocca
William McGuire
Anthony Serino
Andrew Mencel
Alberto DeLucia
William Kunsch
Felix Brudzinski
Jack Gannon
John Scanton
John A. Lyddy
Birthday Party Honors Ed Bergen Family in Fairfield
JoAnn Miller was honored at a seventh birthday party at 51 James Street in Fairfield. Attendees included Linda Napolitano, Paulina Fernandes, Judy Mueller, Evelyn Jones, Marie Hall, Charlies Miller, Cathie Purraski, Paul Davies, Kenneth Purraski, Hayward Nibbet, Francis Picciar ile, Sandro Silvano, Arlene Babe y, Francis Layden, Sandra Perratta, Mario Bennetti, Judy Sporbert, Barbera Glynn, Gilda Parente, Maria Fernandes, Maraline Burkart, Marjorie Gilmore and James Del Margioc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JoAnn Miller
Charles Miller
James Street
Linda Napolitano
Paulina Fernandes
Judy Mueller
Evelyn Jones
Marie Hall
Charlies Miller
Cathie Purraski
Paul Davies
Kenneth Purraski
Hayward Nibbet
Francis Picciarile
Sandro Silvano
Arlene Babey
Francis Layden
Sandra Perratta
Mario Bennetti
Judy Sporbert
Barbera Glynn
Gilda Parente
Maria Fernandes
Maraline Burkart
Marjorie Gilmore
James del Margioc
Surprise 17th Birthday Party Held in Stratford
Betty DeLibro of 133 Creston Road Stratford received a surprise birthday party on Friday evening at 301 Woodstock Avenue Stratford. The event was hosted by Mary Cleary and attended by Fairfield Prep boys Lauralton Hall girls and Stratford High School students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gafety and Gifte
Betty DeLibro
Creston Road
Stratford
Mary Cleary
Woodstock Avenue
Fairfield Prep
Lauralton Hall
Stratford High School
Stratford party honors Jeremiah Barnish on 83rd birthday
Mrs. Paul Barnish hosts a Stratford gathering for Jeremiah F. Barnish as he marks his eighty third birthday. Guests include numerous Barnish, Halpin, Graze, Moffitt, and Huggins families, plus others from Fairfield and Southport. Debbie Hubbard celebrated her second birthday with a separate party featuring local relatives and friends. Miss Lengyel and Miss Nagy collaborate on costume design for an upcoming recital following their performance of A Midsummer Night's Dream at the Metropolitan Opera. The Willems plan a party today for their daughter Marcella. Donald Rice and James Kiine resume studies at Villanova University after summer break. Dewey Feyte and family relocate to Atlanta, Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Lengyel
Sarah
Kings Highway
Fairfield
Barbera Nagy
Joseph Nagy
Arbordrive
Southport
Metropolitan Opera
Lengye i
Nagy
Donald Rice
Leroy Rice
Laurel Place
James Kiine
Vilanova University
Community Notes From Stratford Or Nearby Events
Allee gut daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul M Nemer gut of Patterson avenue Stratford left to resume studies at Bryan College Providence R I Her brother Paul remains at University of Connecticut Mrs Anna R Leavy Mrs Mary Brown Mrs Lucy Caldana Mrs Ellen Berry Mrs Mary Kelly Mrs Sladyce Novey Mrs Mavel Regan Mrs Alys Jones Mrs Winnie Wagner and Mrs Mary Grossharth attended the 30th biennial convention of the Companions of the Forest of America in the Hotel Traymore Atlantic City Anna R Leavy elected Supreme Pressurer for 2 tro year ter Linda Bakunas daughter of Mr and Mrs John Bakunas of Hubbel p.sce Devon was honored at buffet supper on her third birthday anniversary Attendees included Mr and Mrs Stephen Imrischak Marilyn and Arlene Imrechak Mr and Mrs Anthony Zuke Gary and Thomas Zuke Mr and Mrs Henry Gniadek Donald Gniadek Mr and Mrs Michael Bakunas Celeste and Jane Bakunas and Virginia Carol Marie and Joan Bakunas
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna R. Leavy
Remington Street
the Companions of the Forest of America
Traymore Hotel
Atlantic City
Paul Barnish
Longbranch Avenue
Stratford
Jeremiah F. Barnish
Charlie Barnish
Bernard Halpins
Brian
Thomas
Jean
Joan Halpin
Mary Halpin
Eugene Graze
Thomas Graze
Henry Sigovitch
E. Roland Johnson
Nicholas Moffitt
Frank Moffitt
Lyle Butler
Anthony Klewecz
Stephen Kleez
Peggy Barnish
Kathieeen O'Byrne
David Moffitt
Raymond Johnson
Allee Gut
Paul M. Nemer Gut
Patterson Avenue
Hee
Bryan College
Providence, R
Paul
Lealee
Hie
Studiee
University of Connecticut
Mary Brown
Lucy Caldana
Ellen Berry
Mary Kelly
Sladyce Novey
Mavel Regan
Alys Jones
Winnie Wagner
Mary Grossharth
The
Companions of the Forest of America
Hotel Traymore
Linda Bakunas
John Bakunas
Hubbell P.sce
Devon
Buffet Aupper
Stephen Imrischak
Marilyn
Arlene Imrechak
Anthony Zuke
Gary
Thomas Zuke
Henry Gniadek
Donald Gniadek
Michael Bakunas
Celeste
Jane Bakunas
Virginia
Carol
Marie
Joan Bakunas
Ladies Guild Fair at James Church Stratford
The Ladies Guild of &. James church Stratford will stage their annual fair on Wednesday from 1 to 11 in the school hall. Mrs. Robert Medden is chairman and Mrs. James Connell co chairman with a large slate of helpers covering food dolls white elephant children's corner parcel post snack bar bingo jewelry and religious items handmade candies cards and stationery pot holders handkerchiefs handiwork children's clothes plants. Proceeds go to the church building fund. Also noted is a family dinner party for Kerry Lens ten hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Russell Lens at Homestead avenue with many relatives attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Guild of &. James Church
Stratford
Robert Medden
James Connell
William Barthmaier
John Handy
Loretta Frawley
Russell Lanz
Hennessey
John Blerch
Roland Merser
Joseph Knott
John Fodor
Richard Fox
Mra
Cyril Fotey
Charles Chagnon
Dezso Ratszengerger
F. X. McLaughlin
Maurice O’connell
Russell Lens
Homestead Avenue
Kerry
Catherine Spillane
Raymond Lanz
Bert Baynocky
William Murphy
Patrick
Michael Murphy
Robert Kaeser
Bobby Kaeser
William Lindsay
Russell
Kathy Lanz
Mrs Nasewics Hosts Stratford Get-Together Guests
Mrs Michael Nasewics of Nichols Avenue Stratford entertained at a midweek gathering with guests including Mrs Niles Ross Mrs John Palse Mrs Frank Stanyan Mrs Joseph Ventrilio Mrs Julia Heigel Mrs Joseph Grich Mrs William Northup Mrs Albert Grich Mrs Vincent Pilipastis Mrs Herman Schwarzenberg and Mrs Howard Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Nasewics
Nichols Avenue
Stratford
Niles Ross
John Palse
Frank Stanyan
Joseph Ventrilio
Julia Heigel
Joseph Grich
William Northup
Albert Grich
Vincent Pilipastis
Herman Schwarzenberg
Howard Miller
Wood Family Heads Home After Stratford Visit
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wood Jr and daughter Charlene flew to Miami Springs Florida last Saturday after several weeks visiting Mrs Wood’s parents Mr and Mrs Lea Sexton of Wells Place Stratford. Mr and Mrs Albert Magen of
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Roper
Wells Place
Stratford
Charles Wood, Jr
Miami Springs
Fie
Leo Sexton
Frank Stanyan
Julius Mays
Edward Coyle
Joseph Martin
Charlene
Fla
Washington couple’s daughter leaves for University of Connecticut
Paula Dey, daughter of Mr and Mrs Wesley Day of Washington place, left last Sunday for the University of Connecticut. A sophomore, she follows the family’s summer at Coventry Lake where the Days recently returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paula Dey
Wesley Day
Washington Place
University of Connecticut
Fairfield boy marks fifth birthday at family party
A Fairfield child on Lawn Avenue celebrated his fifth birthday yesterday with a party hosted by his parents. Attending were Mary Beth Pavoni, Jackie Pavoni, Barry, Paddy, Christine and Margaret Knott, and Elise Zawee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawn Avenue
Fairfield
Mary Beth Pavoni
Jackie Pavoni
Barry
Paddy
Christine
Margaret Knott
Elise Zaweee
Brown family moves to Spokane to live with relatives
Mr and Mrs Joh Brown formerly of Hillside avenue Stratford have moved to Spokane Washington to reside with their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Thomse Goes. The move follows years in Stratford and reflects a family reunion arrangement in the Pacific Northwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mes
Joh Brown
Hillside Avenue
Stratford
Spokane
Wash
Thomse
Firebelies Host Tuesday Meeting at Lordship Firehouse
The Firebelies ladies group of Stratford Volunteer Fire No 3 meets Tuesday at the Lordship firehouse. Hostesses are Ms Doris Beeman and Mrs Violet Biebel. Mrs Edmund Jessel will be the guest speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratford Volunteer Fire
Lordship Firehouse
Doris Beeman
Violet Biebel
Edmund Jessel
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Ashing
Provincetown
Cape Cod
Henry
Yvonne D’avignon
Fred A. D’avignon
Schaghticoke
N. Y
Yvonne
Marcus Miller
Turner Avenues
D’avignon
Stillwater
Butler's Business School
Bridgeport Brase Company
Donald J. Angell
Broadstreet
University of Mexico
Georgetown University
H.C. Reid and Son
Reed & Barton
Tane
Herbert E. Reid
American Gem Society
Alten Barrett
Allyndale Drive
H. E. Creft
Springfield
Donte Sean Bachman
Donald” “Bachman
Chelsea Stront Ay
Thomas Bradley
Rennell Street
Miami
Frederick Pratt
Fairfield Beach Road
Gilbert Smith
Barbara Bass
Margaret Coakley
Norwalk
Hugo
Harold Becker
Wood Avenue
Charles L. Moore
Troy
Robert Herb
Harry Toorenburgh
Stratford Garden Club
Riverton Terrace
Agalia Sewing Circle
Boothe Memorial
Putney
Dorothy Pleasants
Richardson Street
Ruth Lamb
St. James Fair
St. James’ Hall
A. Dattolo
Robert Schultz
Hans Lundgren
Walter Gerwin
Lester Card
Peter Bradford
Frank Roy
A. Gordon Nicolson
Berkeley
Calif
John Nicolson
Plymouth Street
Gordon
States
Wadonna Guild
St. Ambrose Church
Frank Bonifati
de Fournier
Rockland Road
Archie Paradise
Stephen Moriarity
Newport
Thomas Hedrick
Jack Anderson
Bronx Avenue
John, Jr
St. Vincent's Hospital
Margaret
Charles Kurtz
Alice Place, Trumbull
New York
Clyde Woodell
Beers Road
Easton
Pamela Susen
Forrest Wooddell
Greenbank
W.va
Tillie Bunting
Spruce Street
Lordship
Irene Louis
Frances Lipovaky
Helen Gelya
Madeline Plura
Anna Imrischak
Julia Puskar
Mary Ann Colonnese
A. J. Colonnese
Stephen Innischek
Ravencrest Drive
James Whalen
Parallel Street
Robert Hogenever
Raymond Avery
Glen Arden Drive
R. J. Avery
Craig Avery
Chevy Ann Avery
Sarah Southard
Alfred Heilbronn
Mary Ann Carroll
Patt
Ann Ennis
Woodland Avenue
Mary Betche
Merritt Street
Katherine Gibb
Gire Areen
Dean
al Houck
Warren Street
Kenneth Heim
Henry Zabel
Mary Kane
Irene Murray
Paul Donahue
Somerset, Mane
Barbera Wasmuth
Hollis, L. L
Mrs. Charlies May
Queen Street
Thomas Schiappa
Casey Schiappe
Fairview Avenue
Elimbeth McIn Osh
Emma Schiappe
Louis Bovino
Mary Lou Bovino
William Haines
Debbie Haines
Stephen Vabak
Linda Jean Tabek
Barbara
Billy Schiappe
Robert Dion
Wepawang Drive
Milford
Ezabeth Ann
St. Mary's Church
Joseph Babasick
Janet DiFrederico
Dion's
Douglas
James
Yolanda Nagy
Julius Nagy
Sailors Lane
Marymount
Clinton Dew
Dew
Alfreda Borucki
Maryan Borucki
Peters Lane
James H. Dew
James Farm
Read, Mratford
St. James Church
Allan Morgan
Beverly Road
Nichols
Worth Advisers
Rainbow Girls
Herbert Westberg
Harry Ray
Ruth Fairchild
Gordon Bayers
William Hutton
James Wilson
Louise Allen
Ray Colonart
Wilson Held
Long Hill
Seattle
Edward Bergen
Manhattan Avenue
Lee Byron
Brookside Drive
Edison Hotel
Aqueduct Race Track
Debbie Hubbard
George R. Hubbard
Cambridge Street
Norman Woodhead
George H. Hubbard
Paul Swanson
Joseph Huggins
William Hoffman
Richard, Ryder
Michael Halas
Fred Hudson
Francis Fane
Willam Hubbard
Dolores Fane
Jane Ryder
Lynn
David Huggins
Letty Ann
Sandy Hnudberd
Jamee Beker
Herbert
Beverly Hudson
Willem
East Avenue
Marcella
Gail Pow
Carol Massotti
Carol Tompkins
Phyllie Chalke
Millicent Shanahan
Irene Krynanski
Marilyn Schneider
Dewey Feyte
Lovers Lane
Atlanta
Jim Murray
Norcross National Etchcraft
Greentree Brownie
Rust Craft
T. V. Allen Paramount Masterpiece Gallery
Artists
Edison
Jim
ST. Charles School
Ediown
Marylyn Tomanceak
Marylyn Louise Tomanceek
Atethur A. Tomanceak
East Field Drive
Mrs. Albert Magen
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