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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1947

Page

29

Sisterhood to Hear Actress Wednesday

Miethas ilunts and Mrs Al Elson head the Donor luncheon of the Sisterhood of Rodeph Sholom synagogue to be held Wednesday at 1 pm at the Fairfield Inn. Selma Snyder will present Memoirs of My People and dramatized adaptations. Proceeds aid the Sisterhood charity. transportation available. A daughter Maryann was born to Mr and Mrs James Tyrrell of Myrtle Court Saturday in Bridgeport Hospital.

Maryann James Tyrrell Myrtle Court Pridgeport Hospital John A Short Frederick I Tyrrell Benham Avenue Tyrrell Bridgeport Post

Evening meetings and festival events at local venues

Tonight and tomorrow the Young Adult club of the YWCA hosts a 7 pm rally. Beacon Light Mission presents an 8 pm motion picture at Pilgrim Hall United Church. St. Josephs school Mothers Club and Alumni Association stage a block party festival at 8 pm in the playground. Musical Research Club holds an 8 15 pm reception at the College Club Courtland Hill.

Y W.C.A Beacon Light Mission Pilgrim Hall United Church St. Joseph’s School College Club Courtland Hill

Local meetings in Simsbury and area clubs schedule

Daughter of the American Revolution holds a state meeting in Simsbury. Girl Scout council conference at 10 a.m. at the WCA. Pigheer women host Succoth festival at 7 p.m. at Mrs. Fandore Zeldel's home. Albertus Magnus college club meets at 8 p.m. with Mrs. Josephine DeCenare.

Daughterea Simsbury Girl Scout Council W.C.A. Pigheer Mra Fandore Zeldel Albertus Magnus College Club P.m Josephine DeCenare

St Elizabeth Alumnae Plan Dance on November 15

Miss Virginia Selman serves as general chairman and Miss Caroline Caruso as co chairwoman of a Bridgeport chapter dance for College of St Elizabeth alumnae. The event occurs Saturday evening November 15 at Hotel Bar-num Winter Quarters. Miss Margaret Lalley handles tickets, Miss Elizabeth Musante reservations, and Miss Anne Epifano publicity.

Virginia Selman Caroline Caruso Bridgeport College of St Elizabeth Alumnae Hotel Barnum Margaret Lalley Elizabeth Musante Misa Anne Epifano

Ladies of Charity Meet at St Vincent de Paul Hospital

The Ladies of Charity St Vincent de Paul will gather Wednesday afternoon in St Vincent’s Hospital for their meeting.

Ladies OF Charity St. Vincent de Paul St. Vincent’s Hospitel

Velma Shelton Weds Phillip Ballatore in Huntington Church

Miss Velma Maxine Shelton daughter of Mr and Mrs Lester B Shelton of Booths Hill Huntington became the bride of Phillip B Ballatore son of Mr and Mrs August Ballatore of Huntington road Stratford today at 10 o'clock in Huntington Congregational church The Rev Frederick W Whittaker performed the double ring ceremony Organist Mrs Wiener Wilson accompanied The bride wore a white satin gown with train pearl beading and scalloped peplum She carried a cascade bouquet of gardenias and baby's breath with an orchid center Eleanor Shelton maid of honor Frank Wells best man After a family reception at the bride's home the couple left for a wedding trip to Washington and Florida They will reside in Booths Hill Huntington Both families are connected with local businesses and trades.

Velma Maxine Shelton Lester B. Shelton Booth’s Hill Huntington Phillip B. Ballatore August Ballatore Huntington Road Stratford Huntington Congregational Church Frederick W. Whittaker Wiener Wilson Ripton Road Eleanor Shelton of Nichols Frank Wells Washington, D. C Florida Ballatore Howland Atore Bridgeport Howlands

Oravetz Weds Shirley Clark In Trinity Methodist Rites

John Joseph Oravetz and Milas Shirley Louise Clark were married Saturday at 2 pm in Trinity Methodist church. Clark wore a white brocaded taffeta gown with orange blossom crown. attendants wore orchid and blue outfits. The couple will reside on Reservoir Avenue, Trumbull, after an unannounced wedding trip.

Milas Shirley Louise Clark Charles B. Clark West Avenue John Joseph Oravetz Andrew Oravetz Reservoir Avenue Trumbull Trinity Methodist Church Misa Charlotte Clark Andrew Cravett Edward Young Jamee Aiken

Plan First Meeting and Study Session of Methodist Women

The opening fall meeting of the Women's Society of Christian Service at First Methodist Church Elm and Harrison streets is set for Wednesday in the church parlors. The study group meets at 11 a.m. in Locke hall with talks on India and Willis Lamott's Committed Unto Us. A 12:30 box luncheon precedes a 1:90 p.m. council session led by Mrs Maxwell L. Griffith with devotionals by Mrs Harold Conley. Industrial relations speaker R. C Oberdahn will discuss Freedom is Everybody's Job, followed by tea served by Mrs Hill's group. A long list of volunteers assists in serving.

Women's Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church Elm and Harrison Streets Locke Hall A. W. Gilmore India C. H. Curtiss Willis Lamott Shelter Island Zeler Wll Maxwell L. Griffith Harold Conley R. C Oberdahn Manufacturers Association Fle Oberdahn Haa Rutgers University University of Kansas Hill Hattie N Hill C. W. Beardsley Emma Beers George Bushnell Ruth Coyle J. B.S Elkins Dora Gledhill George S. Hawley Jennie Hawley Thomas Hawley Leater Hyatt A. A. Libby P. B. Linley F.C. Lobdell John Meeker W. L. Norton Samuel Reich Hariet Russell William B. Spencer G. H. Wardwell George B Whitehead D. C. Williams Milton Williame

Carolyn E Cooper Weds Gavin Blair in Milford Church

Carolyn Eugenia Cooper daughter of Edwin Cooper of Milford and Gavin Blair son of William and Mrs Blair of Milford married at St Anne's Church Devon on Saturday at 11. Bride wore ivory satin gown with yoke bertha and veil, carried white roses with an orchid. Attendants wore emerald green and alpine rose velvet. Reception at Edwin Cooper's home 156 Willard Street Westville. The couple will reside at Paris Street Milford after a South motor tour departing in an orchid corsage.

Carolyn Eugenia Cooper Edwin Cooper Paria Street Milford Gavin Blair William Blair RivercHff Drive St. Anne's Church Devon Mary Lou Johnson Carolyn Blair Michaele Mounsey Fidwin Cooper Laula Horvath Cynthia Cooper Allen Russell Louis Horvath Wiliam Nolan Willard Street Westville

Ansonia Couple Mated in First Congregational Church

Margaret Devenport of Ansonia married Norman E Smith of Monroe on Saturday at 4:30 PM in the First Congregational church Ansonia The bride wore a white nylon taffeta gown with a halo of white roses and carried white roses and gardenias The maid of honor wore pink and the attendants wore blue nylon A reception followed in the church hall The couple left for a wedding trip with the bride in a green gabardine suit They will reside in Monroe Also note: Joseph Grywalski of 310 Lake Street entered Burt Framework School in Rock Island Ill to study framework

Margard Devenport Fred Devenport Westfield Avenue Ansonia Norman E Smith Henry Smith Monroe First Congregational Church Wiriam Strong Vivian Ayout Howard Ward Henry Smith, Jr George Warde Samuel Smith

New Rochelle Alumnae Club to Hear Fashion Talk

Members of the Bridgeport chapter of the College of New Rochelle alumnae will meet at the Algonquin club to hear fashion trends talk by Ceil Boisman. Plans for the annual bridge and Christmas dance will be discussed. Mrs John C. Redgate is chairman and Mrs John M. Collins, president, will preside.

Bridgeport College of New Rochelle Algonquin Club Ceil Boisman John C. Redgate John M. Collins Wall

Neumes Study Club Meets at Mrs Gabriel Home

The Neumes Study club will meet at 74 BFalimont terrace in Mrs Allen Gabriel’s home on Wednesday. The year’s theme is Latin American Music, and Mrs Helmer Ekeliom will lead the discussion on Venezuela.

Neumes Allen Gabriel Helmer Ekeliom Venezuela

Change Meeting Date for Stratford W S C S Event

The Women's Society of Christian Service at Stratford Methods Church will meet Friday night instead of Thursday. Mrs Jack Grenfell district secretary of Status of Women of the W S C S will speak.

Women's Society of Christian Service of the Stratford Methods Jack Grenfell Status of Women of the W.s.cs

Pastor Chalupa Welcomed by Lutheran Club

The Holy Trinity Lutheran club will meet Tuesday at 9 pm to welcome Rev. John Chalupa the new pastor and Mrs Chalupa. Lieut Charles Hoffman a club member and National Home Guards speaker will address attendees. Hostesses include Mrs Stephen Gavlik Mrs Martin Stabey Mrs George Milyo Mrs Emil Jacob and Mrs John Stabey. New members Mr and Mrs John Wargo and Mr and Mrs Robert Femender have been accepted.

Holy Trinity Lutheran John Chalupa Chalupa Charles Hoffman Stephen Gavlik Martin Stabey George Milyo Eniil Jacob John Stabey John Wargo Robert Femender

May Bradshaw Hays to Be Guest at First Little Club Meeting

May Bradshaw Hays will speak on "What America is Reading" at the Little club's first meeting, now Thursday at 2 pm in the Patterson club. Miss Terry Percher will show children portraits, Mrs Charlee Demarest hosts and arranges flowers for the tea table, with group chairmen announcing meetings after the October session.

May Bradshaw Hays Little Club Patterson Club America Terry Percher Charlee Demarest

Summerfield Women to Meet Wednesday

The monthly meeting of the Women's Society of Christian Service at Summerfield Methodist Church will be Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock. Mrs Harold McIntyre will preside. Mrs Charles Randolph, program chair, has arranged a birthday party and members are asked to bring birthday pennies. Mrs Charles Symons and committee plan a social hour.

Womans Society of Christian Service Summerfield Methodist Church Harold McIntyre Charles Randolph Charles Symons

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