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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1976
Page
16
In Jacoby on Bridge North South faced a doubtful 4 contract. East misled with a singleton impression and West ducked a diamond to set up a cross ruff. South navigated with precise discards and trumps to secure the contract, ending with the bacon.
In the sequence dealer one club, partner one diamond, the diamond call is forcing. This is a determinate rule across systems. The bid compels partner to define a hand and continue. pass is not a preferred option.
Mrs Douglass MacQuarrie hosts the Preceptor Eta chapter of Beta Sigma Phi at 7 20 tonight at 61 River Cliff Drive Devon Reports will be read and Mrs Louis Schmidt will donate the mystery gift After the meeting members and guests will attend a plant party in Milford Refreshments served Committees for the year include Marilyn Gardner social Mrs Schmidt service Mrs Ernest Delia and Mrs Arnold Jones Ways and Means Mrs Eugene Laughlin program Mrs Delia secret pal Mrs Schmidt publicity Mrs MacQuarrie sunshine Mrs Jones Mrs Laughlin and Mrs MacQuarrie contact and Mrs J Edgar Garrison Mrs Ann Staccatore and Mrs MacQuarrie council representatives
Mr and Mrs John E Pa Pin Stratford announce the engagement of their daughter Agnes Ann Papin to A George Guyden Stratford The couple are both Bunnell High graduates Agnes attends Katherine Gibbs in Norwalk He is a Bunnell graduate and a sophomore at RPI in Troy NY majoring in engineering
Mr and Mrs Leonard Pellegrino announce the engagement of their daughter Tina Marie to Daniel Joseph Kachala son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Kachala. Both graduates of Frank Scott Bunnett High School. Tina works in patient accounts at Bridgeport Hospital and Daniel is a lineman for the United Illuminating Company. Wedding planned for May.
Linda J. Anderson and Donald Torok announce their engagement. Linda is the daughter of G Leonard Anderson Sr of Monroe and a Connecticut National Bank secretary, a Masuk High School and Sacred Heart University alum. Donald is the son of Louis Torok of Fairfield and works at C We Tool and Mold. The wedding is planned for next June.
Common Council petitions to convert four busy city intersections into four way stops were rejected by the police board. Existing two-corner stops remain at Beechwood Avenue with Poplar Street, Maplewood with Lenox Avenues, Lindley with Merriam Streets, and Chopsey Hill Road with Woodrow Avenue. Approved were stop signs at Noble Avenue and Magnolia Street and a slow children sign on Transifan Avenue north of Benham Avenue. Infant baptism news from Holy Cross Church in Fairfield notes William Gordon Pucko, son of Stephen and Mrs. Pucko, with William M. Vasco hosting at Polk Street. Park City Hospital delivered July 1.
Dear reader you have a rare kidney related disorder. The normal kidney reabsorbs glucose up to about 170 milligrams percent. Above that sugar spills into urine, signaling possible diabetes. Your threshold is lower, spilling glucose even when blood sugar is below normal. Diet should emphasize protein fat and limited concentrated sweets and starches. Eat small, frequent meals with fresh fruits and vegetables and avoid sweet drinks. Infection can worsen headaches and fatigue, frequent urination may stem from bladder infection, drink more water, and discuss lowering threshold with your doctor. A 24 hour glucose loss measurement is advised and Health Letter 239 on Low Blood Sugar and Hypoglycemia is referenced.
Announcement from Mrs. Virginia R. Bartosik bills Nancy Ann Bartosik and Robert C. Marston as engaged. The groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond C. Marston of Norwalk. Details note Bartosik lineage, education and family ties, with references to relatives in Norwalk Eas ton and Ansonia.
Mr and Mrs Harry J Gable of 194 Lake Avenue Trumbull announce the betrothal of their daughter Denise to Lee D Smith son of Mrs George Smith of 133 Elms Street Monroe The wedding is set for September next year Denise Gable is a Purdue Frederick credit correspondent and a Trombull High School Northamton Junior College graduate Lee Smith is a Masuk High School graduate and a carpenter
The first membership meeting of the Women's League of Stratford is set for Wednesday October 6 at 8 p.m. in the home of Mrs Ermine Baronowski 405 Wakelee Avenue Stratford. Officers to be installed include Mrs Baronowski president Mrs Diane Chagnon first vice president Mrs Patricia Carley second vice president Mrs Carol Blaney secretary and Mrs Joan Bonvicini treasurer. The league organized last June is a member of the Connecticut State Federation of Women's Clubs open to all Stratford area women. Contact Mrs Carley 1330 Cut Spring Road Stratford for membership. The league plans to sponsor the Fresh Air Fund and may work with veterans and senior citizens.
Cathy A Foldy announces her engagement to Kenneth E Papa son of Mr and Mrs Eugene R Papa of Hariden. An October wedding is planned. Miss Foldy, a Joel Barlow high school graduate, works at Mechanics and Farmers Savings bank in the city. Mr Papa is a Hamden high school graduate and an electrical engineer in New Haven.
Paris AP Rose Kennedy told Radio Luxembourg in a telephone interview Sunday she urged her son Edward Kennedy not to seek the presidency due to assassination fears. She said her grandchildren are interested in politics and she hopes another Kennedy may someday reach the White House. While in France she said she has no strong feelings on Carter or Ford, but would vote for Carter as a Democrat above all.
Bridgeport attorney Richard Pinto was selected as general chairman of the Columbus Day celebration for a second year. North End Association president Michael Rizzitelli announced the appointment saying Pinto did an excellent job last year. The event is set for Sunday October 10 with a parade, speaking ceremonies, and a wreath laying program planned.
A reader argues a son should pursue college. Abby counters that college is not for everyone and hands-on work can require high skill. A friend asks about credit card tips and widows. Abby explains terms like divorcee and widow are optional labels and discusses waiter tips.
A six year old girl fell five stories and was caught by passerby Albert Smadja on a Sunday morning. Both went to the pavement and were taken to a hospital with slight injuries and shock. Nathalie Chenaut was part of the incident and involved with her parents' apartment.
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