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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1947

Page

15

Unclear OCR sports note on Colonial league events in Baltimore

An OCR fragment describes Bobby Sherwood unsure what to do with spare time after Colonial baseball league season ends. It mentions Pop Dooley planning a pilin Birquet to tower his Holland alley towing team that won a championship via a roll of match in Baltimore. Names listed include DJ WwW G. Wolsinia Tony tinnwhene Frank Crreone Mike Muiutinko and Bon Roxas.

Bobby Sherwood Aenaon Pop Dooley la Tower Hie Holland Alley Baltimore DJ Www G. Wolsinia Tony Tinnwhene Frank Crreone Mike Muiutinko Bon Roxas Joe LoMnaten Exta

Multiple family milestones and departures noted in local notices

Bob Shannon departs today for Dartmouth to begin freshman year joined by parents from North Avenue. A double celebration at the De Karty S. home in Birds Neck for Afro Cavalieri and Mia DeSanty’s family. Mia’s birthday and other relatives honored. Various parties hosted by Lemon and Cianciolla families celebrate anniversaries and birthdays. A mix of departures to college, celebrations, and upcoming milestones across local households.

Bob Shannon Dartmouth College Hle Reesrd Shannon North Avenue Jamesa de- Karty Mia Joseph Adegaren Miro Peter Cal Hrene M Mia Frank de Bant Keeneth S.turte Mi O Mia James DeSanty Jomea Desanty Anthony Corb Herdiniaua DeSanty Letitia Joella Joseph Cianciolla Mary Moleetni Art Vincent Ciusaliere Frank Cassaliere

Ed Kozlowski Begins Art Course At Whitney School

Ed Kozlowski of Pulaski Street starts a course in art at the Whitney School of Art in New Haven tomorrow. He studied it previously in Boston last year.

Ed Kozlowski Pulaski Street Tomorow Whitney School of Art New Haven Boston

Mt Holyoke welcomes Virginia Bembera back for senior year

Virginia Bembera daughter of M and Mita returns to Mt Holyoke college South Hadley Massachusetts for her senior year Michael Bembera of Laurel Avenue is noted in the brief update reflecting family ties and residence in Laurel Avenue Massachusetts on the occasion of her return.

Virginia Bembera M. and Mita Michael Bembera Laurel Avenue Mt. Holyoke College South Hadley

Tufts Dean's List includes Elyse Nussenfeld

Elyse Nussenfeld, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice R. Nussenfeld of Vatley Road, earned a place on the Dean's List at Tufts College this term.

Tufts College Elyse Nussenfeld Maurice R. Nussenfeld Vatley Road

Flynn family returns from Washington DC trip

Mr and Mrs John A Flynn of Mapledale pince returned home after a short stay at the Hotel Statler in Washington DC They accompanied their son Gerry to the Capitol City where he is a freshman at Georgetown University

John A. Flynn Mapledale Pince Statler Washington, DC Gerry Capitol City Georgetown University

Card Party Set by Boye' Club Auxiliary

Mrs James Matera chairs the auxiliary card party on October 17 at the Middle Street club building with assistants Mrs Harry Cohn handling prizes Mrs Leonard Bennedetto organizing refreshments and Mrs Michael Arnolsky selling tickets

James Matera Boye’ Club Middle Street Club

Westport Flower Show Guests At Bedford House

Mr. Russell Shaw attended with Mrs Ann Hartley and several others including Mrs John Farrell Mrs Frank Rice and Mrs John Shaver at the Westport Flower Show held at Bedford House on Wednesday.

Russell Shaw Ann Hartley John Farrell Frank Rice John Shaver Westport Bedford House

Peggy Spaine Heads to University of Connecticut

Peggy Spaine of Acorn Street joins the senior class at the University of Connecticut to begin her studies.

Peggy Spaine Acorn Street University of Connecticut

Killets of Mr and Mrs William Lannon

Mrs Harry Kelley of Worcester Massachusetts and her son Harry are the Killets of Mr and Mrs William Lannon of Faton street. Harry is enrolled at Fairfield Prep and will make his home with his uncle and aunt.

Harry Kelley Worcester Masa Harry William Lannon Faton Street Fairfield Prep

Birthday cake marks Bob Tierney's 18th birthday

Te won the usual big birthday cake for Bob Tierney of Barnum avenue Stratford as he celebrated his 18th birthday anniversary Thursday.

Bob Tierney Barnum Avenue Stratford

Eugene Campbell Returns to Peekskill Military Academy

Eugene Campbell son of Mrs Janet Campbell of Lordship resumes studies at Peekskill Military Academy after a break.

Eugene Campbell Janet Campbell Lordship Peekskill Military Academy

Murphy Newlyweds Enjoy Win at Helmont Park Races

The newlyweds Mr and Mrs Dan Murphy celebrated a happy day at Helmont Park race events on Wednesday. Mrs Murphy is Mae Aubrey, tying the knot recently and sharing the moment amid the crowds and horse activity.

Dan Murphy Helmont Park Murphy Mae Aubrey

Mrs Guild Hosts Weekend in Honor of Guests

Mr and Mrs CheaterGuild of Warren Street entertained last weekend for Mrs Guilds brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Arthur Woodford of Canton and Mr and Mrs Jack Wylie and their daughter Jean of Torrington.

Cheater Guild Warren Street Guild Arthur Woodford Canton Jack Wylie Jean Torrington

Sunday Postings and Social Plans From The Chatterbox

Sunday Postings list Harral avenue resident Clifford Gearing Jr and Raymond Scarpitti of Grand Street returning from a week in Canada. Howie Alison of G E Blanket and Sunlamp, with three former college friends, flew to Chapel Hill for the Georgia Carolina football game. Lucille Bagso, to wed John Corris on Oct 11, hosted a personal shower at Ruth Warren’s Maplewood Avenue home. Decorations were pink and blue. buffet lunch and entertaining were provided by Mrs. Carl V. Larson, with many local women attending listed by name.

Clifford Gearing, Jr Harral Avenue Raymond Scarpitti Grand Street Canada Howie Alison Chapel Hill N. C Lucille Bagso John Corris Ruth Warron Maplewood Avenue Carl V. Larson Vincent Crowe Edith Snyder Annie Coyne Florence Callahan Carleton Finklestone Bernice Monseau Stanley Nant Frank Schneider

Mrs Nellie Coleman Returns From Five Month California Trip

Mrs Nellie Coleman of Park Avenue returns home after a five months vacation in California. She was hosted by Mr and Mrs Jack McQuilton and Mrs E Paige of Long Beach. In San Diego she was guided by her son Yeoman First Class Donald Coleman who is stationed there.

Nellie Coleman Park Avenue California

Birthday party at Emily Shaw's in Pound Ridge N Y

A birthday celebration took place yesterday at Emily Shaw's home in Pound Ridge New York for former Fire Captain Phil Thompson of Eaton Street. Guests included Mrs Thompson Mr and Mrs J Price Morrin of Taft Avenue Mr and Mrs Fio ward Christian of Wells Street and Mr and Mrs John E Hellner of Beechmont Avenue.

Emily Shaw Pound Ridge N. Y Phil Thompson Eaton Street Mra. Thompson J. Price Morrin Taft Avenue Fioward Christian Wells Street John E. Hellner Beechmont Avenue

Get Well Soon Card for Fred Hummel at St. Vincent's

Fred Hummel of Marina Village, clerical staff at the local post office, is a patient at St. Vincent's hospital. Send a get well card. room 250 South. Seaman John J. Henri, son of Mr and Mrs John Henri of Cole Atneet, recently stationed in New London, is now enroute to Key West Florida.

Fred Hummel Marina Village St. Vincent’s Hospital John J. Henri John Henri Cole Atneet New London Key West Fla

Stratford man enters fall term at Connecticut University

Thomas J. Kuehn of Blakeman Place Stratford prepares for fall term at Connecticut University after transfers among Conn U Cornell Chicago Technical School and a Norfolk VA electronics program. He married Carolyn Nettleton during training. they have a son Thomas Jr. Since discharge he works with Raybeatos company and plays on the Raybeastos softball team.

Thomas J. Kuehn Blakeman Place Stratford Connecticut University Conn-U Cornell University Chicago Technical School Norfolk, Va Carolyn Nettleton John Nettleton Thomas, Jr Tom The Raybeatos Company Raybeastos

Mullins sisters enroll at New Rochelle College

Jean Mullins of Barnum Avenue joins sister Marilyn at New Rochelle College. Jean is listed as a freshman, Marilyn as a junior, daughters of Mr and Mrs Cyril Mullina.

Jean Mullins Barnum Avenue Marilyn New Rochelle College Jean Cyril Mullina

Honrath Couple Visit New York After 30 Years

Mr and Mrs Carl Honrath of Sanda Place Stratford spend the weekend in New York joining relatives from Cleveland Ohio for their first gathering in 30 years.

Carl Honrath Sanda Place Stratford New York Cleveland Ohio

Long Hill Couple Celebrates Silver Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. William Helen of Roger Road Long Hill marked their silver wedding anniversary with a party last Sunday. Bill and friends organized a cupper party and guests included Carl and Beverly Conrad, John and George Wilkinson, William James, Elsie Andrewa, Henry Meyers, Sam Douglas, Frank Leonard, Arthur Holden, Donna Meyers, David Meyers, and Mary Wilkinson.

William Helen Roger Road Long Hill Bill Ann Carl Conrad Beverly Conrad John Quill John Wilkinson George Wilkinson William James Elsie Andrewa Henry Meyers

Fairfield Hosts Visitors From Durham Boston and Philadelphia

Mr and Mrs William Haines of Durham and Mr and Mrs Robert White of Boston were recent guests of Mr and Mrs David Price in Fairfield. Mrs George F Hardy has returned to Philadelphia after staying several weeks with them.

William Haines Durham N. C Robert F. White Boston David Price Sycamore Lane Fairfield George F. Hardy Philadelphia

Stratford Family Attends Yankee Red Sox Game

Mr and Mrs Richard Barrett of Plymouth Street Stratford and their daughter Hileen spent Friday in New York attending the Yankee Red Sox game at Yankee Stadium.

Richard Barrett Plymouth Street Stratford Hileen New York Yankee Red Sox Yankee Stadium

Mrs Laura Taylor Joins Franklin Simona Cosmetic Dept

Mrs Laura Taylor of Huntington Road Stratford greets customers at Franklin Simona cosmetic department after leaving Outlet Millinery Company.

Laura Taylor Huntington Road Stratford Cosmetic Franklin Simona Outlet Millinery Company

Mrs Helen Rowe Returns From California Trip

Mrs. Helen Rowe of Hill Creek Road Fairfield returns after a three week visit to California. She enjoyed time in the Canadian Rockies Lake Louise the Grand Canyon and Mexico during her trip.

Helen Rowe Hill Creat Road Fairfield California Canadian Rockies Lake Louise Grand Canyon Mexico

Cheery Card for Mary Windsor at Bridgeport Hospital

Mary Windsor of Toilaoine Hill road recovers at Bridgeport Hospital after an operation performed last Saturday. Wishing you a bright and speedy return home with warm thoughts and cheerful moments ahead.

Mary Windsor Toilaoine Hill Road Bridgeport Hospital

Coles Celebrate First Wedding Anniversary Back in Town

Albert and Eileen Coles return home after a week touring New England to mark their first wedding anniversary. The couple enjoyed a peaceful trip and are resuming daily life in their hometown.

Albert Eileen Coles New England

Couple Ciccla Wed in New York Honeymoon Ended at Home

Mr and Mrs Joseph Ciccla are at home on Howard Court after a New York honeymoon. Mrs Ciccla, formerly Sally Gromberg, wed in New York last Thursday.

Joseph Ciccla Howard Court New York Ciccla Sally Gromberg

Betty Fleckenstein Missed By Stratford GE Co workers

Betty Fleckenstein of Wheeler Terrace Stratford is sadly missed by GE colleagues after two weeks of home confinement due to illness.

Betty Fleckenstein Wheeler Terrace Stratford

Dick Shea Returns to Studies at Middlebury College

Dick Shea of Herkimer Streets is back at Middlebury College in Vermont to resume his studies. He rejoined as a student and plans to continue his coursework this term.

Dick Shea Herkimer Streets Middlebury College Middlebury

Wedding Report Highlights Staten Island Ceremony

Mrs. Vincent Holmes Mrs. Sylvester Brennan Mrs. James Merrell and Mrs. Thomas Lynch attended the wedding of Geraldine Rickey and Eugene Obermayer at West Brighton Staten Island N Y last Saturday. They later dined at Chin Lees.

Vincent Holmes Sylvester Brennan James Merrell Thomas Lynch Geraldine Rickey Eugene Obermayer West Brighton Staten Island Chin Lee

Ben Andersons Family Vacation Across Several Cities

Mr and Mrs Ben Anderson of Hilltop Drive Stratford and their children Elsie Clifford and Gordon visited Mr and Mrs Ralph Parry of Cleveland Ohio during a recent three week vacation They spent time in Chicago Racine Wis Ottawa Montreal Niagara Falls and visited Mia Albert Johnson of Menominee Mich

Ben Anderson Hilltop Drive Stratford Elsie Clifford Gordon Ralph Parry Cleveland Ohio Parrys Chicago Racine Wise Ottawa Montreal Niagara Falls Mia Albert Johnson Menominee Mich

Stratford Guests Dine in Stamford Visit

Mr and Mrs Mervin Wallis of Wells place Stratford and Mr and Mrs Howard Ward of Richmond Hill Nassau spent last Sunday in Stamford as guests of Mr and Mrs Ray Selleck with local hospitality noted in a community social roundup.

Mervin Wallis Wells Place Stratford Howard Ward Richmond Hill Stamford Ray Selleck

Mrs Stephen Sinchek Hosts Farewell Bridge Party

Mrs Stephen Sinchek of Stratford avenue will host a farewell party for her bridge club before leaving Oct 4 for winter in St Petersburg Florida as guest of her brother Captain George Marsh. Her son Bernard attends Florida Military Academy and served two years with the Marines in China. Guests include Mrs Lillian West Mrs James Morrell Mrs Vincent Holmes Mrs Edward Tickey Mrs Edward Colgan Mrs Carl Stiewing Mrs Sylvester Brennan and Mrs Thomas Lynch.

Stephen Sinchek Stratford Avenue Bridge Club St. Petersburg Fla Capt George Marsh Bernard Florida Military Academy Marines China Lillian West James Morrell Vincent Holmes Edward Tickey

North Avenue women enjoy Broadway shopping tour in New York

Loretta Dalton and Patsy Lynch visited New York last week for a short trip. They spent several days shopping on Fifth Avenue and attended multiple Broadway hit shows.

Loretta Dalton Patsy Lynch North Avenue New York

Carolyn Anderson Named to Freshman Honor Roll at Tufts

Carolyn Anderson of Brookfield avenue is named to the Freshman Honor Roll in the Tufts College department for women in Medford Massachusetts for the term ending next June. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Holger A Ander acon.

Carolyn Anderson Brookfield Avenue Jackson College Department For Women Tufts College Medford Mass Carolyn Holger A. Anderacon

Fifth birthday party for Jimmy Casey celebrated

Jimmy Casey of Marion street marked his fifth birthday with a shared log cake at St Patrick's school on Friday and a home party yesterday. Attending were Patricia and Catherine Casey, Kathryn Ellen Wood, Maureen and Bully Richelmer, Barbara Ann Dunn, Betty Ann Williams, Petijicla and Jance Kistmer, Al Terifay, Mary Jane Carrano, Suzanne WHuray, Patty Shields, Beth Ann Kelly, Mrs Catherine Casey, Jamea Casey, and many relatives including Mr and Mrs Frank Wood, Mr and Mrs William Richelmer, Mr and Mrs Harry Williams, and Mr and Mrs Donald Dunn.

Jimmy Casey Marion Street St Patrick’s Patricia Catherine Casey Kathryn Ellen Wood Maureen Bully Richelmer Barbara Ann Dunn Betty Ann Williams Petijicla Jance Kistmer al Terifay Mary Jane Carrano Suzanne Whuray Patty Shields Beth Ann Kelly

Frank Kennelly to resume studies at Seton Hall College

Frank Kennelly of Washington terrace will depart tomorrow to resume his studies at Seton Hall College.

Frank Kennelly Washington Terrace Seton Hall College

Firefighter and Mrs Evers Rename Daughter Elizabeth Marie

Firefighter and Mrs Evers of Myrtlecourt welcomed daughter Elizabeth Marie last Sunday at Bridgeport Hospital. Mrs Evers formerly Doris Connelly.

Fred Evers Myrtlecourt Elizabeth Marie Bridgeport Hospital Evers Doris Connelly

Cheery Card for Mrs Leppert Recovering at Bridgeport Hospital

Mrs George Leppert of Rath Street is on the mend after a recent operation at Bridgeport Hospital. Wishing her a speedy recovery and renewed strength as she rests and heals.

George Leppert Rath Street Bridgeport Hospital

New York City Tour By Shaver and Berger Families

Mr and Mrs John Shaver and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Berger with their son Kenneth spent Sunday in New York. They took in one of the hitchches and enjoyed a city tour during their visit.

John Shaver Kenneth Berger Kenneth New York Hitchews

Bob Kenney Leaves North Avenue for Washington Visit

Bob Kenney of North Avenue departs today for Washington D C to resume his studies at Catholic University, outlining a brief travel for academic purposes.

Bob Kenney North Avenue Washington, D. C Catholic University

Boland Visiting Louisville For 82nd Birthday Anniversary

Mrs P F Boland of Acorn street traveled to Louisville Kentucky to attend Catherine Boland's 82nd birthday anniversary. She plans a few weeks as guest of her sister in law.

P F. Boland Acorn Street Louisville Catherine Boland

Hurricane safe arrival for Burnham Street family

Mrs. Fred Williams of Burnham Street relays good news about her brother and sister in law Thomas and Mrs Howley and their relatives Patrick Howley Charles Barmore and Joseph Renick of Lake Worth Florida who survived the hurricane. The Howleys are former local residents.

Fred Williams Burnham Street Thomas Howley Patrick Howley Charles Barmore Joseph Renick Lake Worth Fla Howleys

Mrs Barnes entertain guest then depart for Florida visit

Mr and Mrs Leslie Barnes of Evelyn street Long Hill entertained Phyllis Bevane of Miami Florida recently They departed for St Petersburg Florida where they will be guests of their daughter Mrs Wallace Warner for several weeks

Leslie Barnes Evelyn Street Long Hill Phyllis Bevane Miami Fla St. Petersburg Wallace Warner

Ed Neary Family Weekend Visit in Worcester Mass

The Ed Nearys of Newtown spend the weekend visiting relatives in Worcester Massachusetts.

Ed Nearys Newtown Worcester Mass

Week's Calendar of Events List of Club Meetings

The Week's Calendar lists multiple gatherings by day in Stratford and surrounding areas. Monday includes Long Hill Garden Club and YMCA Young Adult rally plus a church hall motion picture program and a school mothers party. Tuesday features Daughters of the American Revolution state meeting and Girl Scout Conference with extra club meetings in Sterling House and Stratford. Wednesday offers Musical Club board, Ladies of Charity, Sasqua Garden Club luncheon, donor lunch by Sisterhood of Redeph Sholom, and several auxiliary meetings. Thursday notes Trinity Episcopal auxiliary and Stratford Methodist groups while Friday lists church women councils and Rhea Chapter OES annual fair in Mason Temple.

Long Hill Grace Church Pariah Hall Y.W.C Beacon Light Mission Pilgrim Hall St. Joseph’s School Mothers’ Club and Alumni Association Simsbury Girl Scout Council Y.wc.a Sterling House Stratford Isadore Zeidel Albertus Magnus College Josephine DeCesare Ladies of Charity St. Vincent's Hospital Sasqua Garden Club County Hunt Club Sisterhood of Redeph Sholom Fairfield Inn First Methodist Women St. Paul Women's Auxiliary Fairfield Pariah Hall Woman’s Auxiliary N.a.ca P.m W.C.A Sisterhood North End Synagogue Main Street Trinity Episcopal Woman's Auxiliary Methodist Women’s Groups Bridgeport Councils of Church Women Baptist Temple Colorado Avenue Rhea Chapter O.E.S Masonie Temple

Georgetown locals back to studies names listed

Among the local boys returning to Georgetown Washington D C are Jim and Jack Shannon Thomas Doyle Bob Craig Jack Kelley Thomas Keegan Bob Nevins and Jimmy Joy. Phyllis and Leo Redgate were seen dining at Dorians last Friday night celebrating their wooden wedding anniversary.

Georgetown Washington, D C Jim Jack Shannon Thomas Doyle Bob Craig Jack Kelley Thomas Keegan Bob Nevins Jimmy Joy Phyllis Leo Redgate Dorian

Myron Hardy Honored Before Norwich University Departure

Myron Hardy was honored at a party the night before leaving for Norwich University in Northfield Vermont. Attendees included Jack Baxter Ted Kunkel David Cronin Harold Monea Alexis Penkoff William Corey Jack Sechlinder Al Sisson Irene Schultz and Nadine Hardy. He left on Wednesday with his mother Mrs Peter Hardy sister Nadine and Jack Baxter.

Myron Hardy Norwich University Northfield Jack Baxter Ted Kunkel David Cronin Harold Monea Alexis Penkoff William Corey Jack Sechlinder al Sisson Irene Schultz Nadine Hardy Myron Peter Hardy Nadine

Mrs Louis Duhaime Recuperating At Home After Operation

Mrs Louis Duhaime of Pearl River New York is recuperating at her home after a recent operation. She is a former local resident and many friends will be glad to hear she is recovering.

Louis Duhaime Pearl River N. Y Duhaime

Missing Patty Shugrue Reports Absence from Lauralton Hall

Patty Shugrue of Gem Avenue has been missing from classes at Lauralton Hall this past week. She underwent an appendectomy at St. Vincent's Hospital Friday and probably will be receiving visitors today.

Patty Shugrue Gem Avenue Lauralton Hall St. Vincent's Hospital

Shower honors Mrs Albert Spear at Birven home

Mrs Harold Kiesge of 84 Forest Street entertained at a Birven shower for Mrs Albert Spear Tuesday afternoon. Attendees included Mrs Elwyn Hyde, Mrs Andrew Bruce Divers, Mrs Clayton McGraw, Mrs John J. Conway, Mrs William Armstrong and Mrs Gerald Hall.

Harold Kiesge Forest Street Albert Spear Elwyn Hyde Andrew Bruce Divers Clayton McGraw John J. Conway William Armstrong Gerald Hall

Bridgeport Clubaux Rummage Sale Saturday Night

Bridgeport Boys' Club Auxiliary hosts a rummage sale Saturday from 10 p.m. to noon at the Middle Street club. James Gibbons chairs the event with proceeds aiding the Boys' Club Drum Corps. Call 5-2717 to donate articles.

Bridgeport Boys’ Club Middle Street James Gibbons Boys’ Club

Sisters Frances Anderson and Betty Kelly visit New York then Boston

Mrs Frances Anderson of Fair View Avenue and her sister Betty Kelly spent a few days in New York last week. They stayed at the Hotel Commodore attended shows Annie Get Your Gun and Fintan's Rainbow and dined at Club 21. They are spending this weekend at the Parker House in Boston.

Frances Anderson Fairview Avenue Betty Kelly New York Commodore Annie Get Your Gun Fintan Parker House Boston

Dartmouth-bound Bob Hustek leaves hometown for college

Robert Hustek son of Mr and Mrs Hustek of 2018 Fairfield Avenue left Saturday for Dartmouth College. A Bassick graduate he was prominent in athletics and related his early college plans.

Robert Bob” Hustek Mia John Hustek Fairfield Avenue Dartmouth College Bassick

Sewing Guild Opens Season at St. Vincent's Hospital

The Sewing Guild of the Ladies of Charity St. Vincent DePaul will meet for the first time this season on Wednesday afternoon Oct 1 at St. Vincent's hospital.

Sewing Guild of the Ladies of Charity St. Vincent DePaul St. Vincent's Hospital

Stratford Residents Gather For Weekend Event

Mr and Mrs Henry Wilson of Elm Street Stratford their daughter Cynthia and Mrs Chester Dundore of Wells Place Stratford Dwight Dundore of Philadelphia attended last weekend event.

Henry Wilson Elm Street Stratford Cynthia Chester .Dundore Wells Place Dwight Dundore Philadelphia

Weed Anniversary Dinner Hosts Ten Years of Marriage

Mr and Mrs Ernest C Weed of Wilcoxson Avenue Stratford hosted a dinner last Saturday in observance of their tenth wedding anniversary. Guests included Mr and Mrs George Mangen Mr and Mrs Edward Tillstrom Mr and Mrs Francis Schneider Mr and Mrs Lawrence Van Alstyne Mr and Mrs Mark Bugslag Lucille Basso John Corris Ann Smith and Jimmy Wood.

Ernest C Weed Wilcoxson Avenue Stratford George Mangen Edward Tillstrom Mia Francis Schneider Lawrence van Alstyne Mark Bugslag Lucille Basso John Corris Ann Smith Jimmy Wood

Noted Gathering At White Turkey Inn Last Wednesday

A social gathering at the White Turkey Inn included Mrs Erle White, Mrs John Cassidy, Mrs Jerome Conboy, Mrs Joseph O Shako and Grace Plitt in attendance last Wednesday sighted by local residents.

White Turkey Inn Erle White John Cassidy Jerome Conboy Joseph O’shako Grace Plitt

Connecticut Players Highlight Norwich University Football Team

Franklin Johnson of Stratford at six feet two inches and 195 pounds plays end for Norwich University. Dolph Brazie of Fairfield at six four and 230 pounds is a regular tackle. They are the only Connecticut boys on the squad.

Franklin Johnson Stratford Norwich University Big Dolph Brazie Fairfield Connecticut

Tommy Kearney Hosts Fifth Birthday Party

Tommy Kearney hosted his fifth birthday party at his Fernwood Road Long Hill home. Guests included Gail Flaherty Betsy Flaherty Mary Francis Walsh Patty Walsh Barbara Canfield Barbara Jo Meehan Marie Valluzzo Marlene Matyszewski Susan Searles Sharon Turschman Kathy Hilgendorf Dickie Canfield Bobby Haborak Bobbie Angles Jacki Summ Bobby Hurley Danny Meehan Michael Valluzzo and Dickie Kearney.

Tommy Kearney Fernwood Road Long Hill Gail Flaherty Betsy Flaherty Mary Francis Walsh Patty Walsh Barbara Canfield Barbara Jo Meehan Marie Valluzzo Marlene Matyszewski Susan Searles Sharon Turschman Kathy Hilgendorf Dickie Canfield Bobby Haborak Bobbie Angles Jacki Summ Bobby Hurley Danny Meehan Michael Valluzzo Dickie Kearney

Mrs Mae Albright Recovers At Stratford Home

Mrs Mae Albright of Ravena Terrace Stratford has left Bridgeport hospital after several weeks as a patient and is now recovering at her home.

Mae Albright Ravena Terrace Stratford Bridgeport Hospital

Watt Siblings Head to College and Hospital Internships

Ruth Watt daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Watt of Linwood Avenue left last Monday for studies at Mt Holyoke College. Ruth's brother Bob Watt is an intern in Bridgeport Hospital.

Ruth Watt Robert Watt Linwood Avenue Mt Holyoke College Ruth Bob Watt Bridgeport Hospital

Towle couples tour New Hampshire by car

Mr and Mrs William Towle of Devon and Mr and Mrs Clarence Towle of Berkshire Avenue are on a three weeks auto tour through New Hampshire. They viewed the White Mountains and surrounding lake regions during the trip.

William Towle Devon Clarence Towle Berkshire Avenue New Hampshire White Mountains

Towle Family Visit to Stewart Field

Mr and Mrs Clarence Towle visited their son First Lieutenant Jonathan D. Towle Sunday at Stewart Field West Point. Accompanying the Towles were Mrs Anthony Doyle and William Towle.

Clarence Towle Jonathan D. Towle Stewart Field West Pont Towles Anthony Doyle William Towle

Dr James Neepeco Hospitalized in St Vincent’s Stay

The many friends of Dr James Neepeco of North Main Street will be sorry to know he is a patient at St Vincent’s hospital.

James Neepeco North Main Street St Vincent's Hospital

Locals Return Home From Vacation and Move In

Bobby Barnes of Exvelyn Street Long Hill returns home after a week long vacation in Kittery. Bill and Marge Phelan are settled in a new home in Williamsburg Virginia. Bill is a student at William and Mary College.

Bobby Barnes Exvelyn Street Long Hill Kittery Bill Marge Phelan Wiliamsburg William and Mary College

Birthday Bridge Night Honors Mrs Robert Thomas

Mrs William Hart of East Broadway hosted a bridge and buffet Tuesday night for Mrs Robert Thomas celebrating her birthday anniversary. Guests included Mrs Alfred Stacey, Mrs Raymond Jones, Mrs Joseph Schlesser, Mrs Frank Zenhich, Mrs Charles Tyler, Mrs Violet Golden, and Mrs Emil Seifert.

William Hart East Broadway Robert Thomas Alfred Stacey Raymond Jones Joseph Schlesser Frank Zenhich Charles Tyler Violet Golden Emil Seifert

Mr and Mrs Frank B Rice At Home On Main Street

Mr and Mrs Frank B Rice are now at home on Main Street Long Hill after spending their honeymoon motoring through Vermont and New Hampshire.

Frank B Rice Main Street Long Hill Vermont New Hampshire

Shea Couple Mark 33rd Wedding Anniversary Dinner

Mr and Mrs T Joseph Shea of Vine Street hosted a family dinner last Sunday to observe their thirty third wedding anniversary.

T. Joseph Shea Vine Street

McGovern Secures World Series Seats at Major Venues

Jim McGovern Jr. secured ax choice seats for the World Series at Yankee Stadium and Ebbets Field and will host for four days. The arrangement suggests a high profile attendance and extended stay to cover the events.

Jim McGovern, Jr Yankee Stadium Ebbets Field

Busiest Man About Town Jim Dwyer Plans Holy Hour

Jim Dwyer, a faithful navigator of Philip Sheridan assembly, Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, has completed plans for the Holy Hour ceremonies at St. Augustine's church this afternoon. He also looks ahead to the major degree event in Torrington Columbus Day celebrations.

Jim Dwyer Philip Sheridan Assembly Knights of Columbus St. Augustine's Church Jim Torrington

Sanderson and Micalizz to wed at Holy Rosary

Jim Sanderson of Chance Vought and Josephine Micalizz of the G E will be married at Holy Rosary Church on October 11 with a reception to follow at Club Cinderella.

Jim Sanderson Chance Vought Josephine Micalizz G-E Holy Rosary Church Cinderella

Dinner dance reunion of 22nd Station Hospital unit

Mr and Mrs Lance Boros Jr and Mr and Mrs John Gresko spent last weekend at a Hotel George Washington New York dinner dance reunion of the 22nd Station Hospital unit with former buddies enjoying a lively evening.

Lance Boros, Jr John Gresko 22Nd Station Hospital George Washington New York

Shower hosts list attendees at Mrs Milton Sanders party

Mrs Milton Sanders held a home shower at 124 Arc the Street with a large attendance. The guest list includes many women by multiple spellings and names such as Ethel Onderko Frances Jontes Mary Onderko Vera Trendt Mirge Trendt Doleng ewicz Helen Dolengewicz Hel en Wheeler Helen Charles Helen Yusho Anna Nelson Aurilla Nelson Mary Cholawaski Margaret Figiuli Merie Zinka Leon Satafin Anna Buda Kay Andraska Jose Madar Rose Habansky Anna Kanuch Margaret Zak utarsky Juha Zahornagsky Elizabeth Creever Betty Gombar Anna Yanbay Anna Naytek Jome Duch Anna Duch Anna Banas Anna Skovish Anna Panda Mae Wargo Betty Allen Josie Madar Mary Simko Mary Madar Mary Sieley Mary Vaeil Margaret Moody Mary Pekar Minnie Liptak Anna Charney Patricia Samdron Donia Cooper Lillien Parcell Lillian Cooper Mildred Fraher Jennié Brumner Gertrude Steinfeld Adeline Mislenski Mary Bodnar Wilna Bobaski Vera Stokes Mary Morney J Shrull Mary Smith Aneet Onderke Jack Arnold Stephen Onderke.

Milton Sanders Ethel Onderko Arcthe Street Frances Jontes Mary Onderko Vera Trendt Mirge Trendt Clara Dolengewicz Helen Dolengewicz Helen Wheeler Helen Charles Helen Yusho Anna Nelson Aurilla Nelson Mary Cholawaski Margaret Figiuli Merie Zinka Leon Satafin Anna Buda Kay Andraska Jose Madar Rose Habansky Anna Kanuch Margaret Zakutarsky Juha Zahornagsky Elizabeth Creever Betty Gombar Anna Yanbay Anna Naytek Jome Duch Anna Duch Anna Banas Anna Skovish Anna Panda Mae Wargo Betty Allen Josie Madar Mary Simko Mary Madar Mary Sieley Mary Vaeil Margaret Moody Mary Pekar Minnie Liptak Anna Charney Patricia Samdron Donia Cooper Lillien Parcell Lillian Cooper Mildred Fraher Jennié Brumner Gertrude Steinfeld Adeline Mislenski Mary Bodnar Wilna Bobaski Vera Stokes Mary Morney J. Shrull Mary Smith Aneet Onderke Jack Arnold Stephen Onderke

Boxing official on the run despite illness claims

Deputy Boxing Commissioner George Pistey reportedly continued boxing duties and travel all week while allegedly ill with a badly infected ear, complicating his orders to stay in bed.

George Pistey

Social gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs John Barry

Mr and Mrs John Barry of Jewett Avenue entertained at a recent get together with guests including Mr and Mrs Eugene Dumper Barry Dumper Genevieve Reilly Mr and Mrs Kenneth Phelan William Phelan Mr and Mrs William Phelan Irvin Phelan Mr and Mrs David Reilly and Joanne Barry.

John Barry Jewett Avenue Eugene Dumper Barry Dumper Genevieve Reilly Kenneth Phelan William Phelan Irvin Phelan David Reilly Joanne Barry

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