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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1947

Page

46

Congregational Fellowship Meets October 1 in Hamden

The 10th fall meeting of the New Haven district Fellowship of Congregational Christian Women of Connecticut will be held October 1 at Whitneyville Congregational Church Hamden. Mrs Galen E Russell of Southport will preside. Lunch at 12 30 pm, afternoon session opens 2 00 pm. Speakers include Rev Howard Stone Anderson, Rev Gibson Daniels, and Rev Galen P E Russell. Officers include Mrs Russell and other district members.

New Haven Fellowship of Congregational Christian Women of Connecticut Whitneyville Hamden Galen E. Russell South Port Beeston Howard Stone Anderson City Gibson Daniels Westport Galen P. E Russell Southport Kew Haven Russell George O Clifford Loren J. Keyes New Canaan George SS Beardsley Thin City Chariee Victory Milford Albert L Clark This City

Ida Fisher's Recipes for Swans Down Cookies

A vintage recipe card describes making Swans Down Self Rising Cake Flour cookies. It lists ingredients such as gannamon and mace, granulated sugar, shortening, brown sugar, eggs, milk, rals ei ns, and nut meats. The method covers creaming fat with sugars, adding flour, and baking teaspoon drops at 350 F for about 18 minutes yielding about four dozen cookies.

Program Arranged for Calvert Meeting

Miss Marguerite Flanagan will lead the Calvert Club social hour at the Catholic Community house on Washington avenue Wednesday at 8 15 p m A surprise event by George Burns opens the evening with Martha Gulyaesey's musical selections and Joseph Berger directing a community singing program aided by Robert Pitt. Flanagan is helped by Edward Cody Evelyn Simone Nancy Coleman Mrs John A Jonsen and Mrs Alexine Canty. refreshment committee includes Barbara Ciglar Alice Maguire Flora Newbauer and Marie Flanagan.

Marguerite Flanagan Calvert Club Washington Avenue George Burns Martha Gulyaesey Joseph Berger Robert Pitt Mies Flanagan Edward Cody Evelyn Simone Nancy Coleman John A. Jonsen Alexine Canty Barbara Ciglar Alice Maguire Flora Newbauer Marie Flanagan

Deyo and Birmingham to Wed in Fairfield Home Ceremony

The marriage of Miss Laura Del Phine Deyo and Raymond Phelps Birmingham is set for Wednesday at 5 o’clock in the Deyo home Fairfield. Attendant will be Mrs Paul H Holmberg with George Deyo as best man. The couple will live in Hamden after a reception. Deyo is a Roger Ludlowe graduate and WAVES veteran. Birmingham is a Hamden High and Yale alumnus.

Mies Laura del Phine Deyo Elting F. Deyo Wakeman Road Fairfield Raymond Phelps Birmingham Hamden Paul H. Holmberg George Deyo Misa Deyo Roger Ludlowe University of Connecticut Kappa Kappa Gamma WAVES Mr. Birmingham Yale University Pacific Veterans Administration

We Were Interrupted by Burton Rascoe review

The memoirist Rascoe at 84 offers reminiscences of a roiling 1920s literary life. We Were Interrupted surveys the jazz era speakeasies and Wall Street crash with sharp anecdotes and a brisk, vigorous style.

Charles Honce Burton Rascoe Doubleday Rancoe Chicago New York Rascoe Belle Starr New York Herald Tribune Florida

Bridgeport Delegation to Wellesley College Dinner

A Bridgeport and vicinity delegation likely 25 people will attend the opening dinner of the 78th anniversary fund campaign at the New Haven Lawn Club in New Haven on Thursday October 9. Speakers include Dr John C Schroueder of Yale and Lawrence Smith of Wellesley. Reservations through Miss Flora R Harlow 685 Warren Street.

Bridgeport Wellesley College New Haven

Miss Sally Tierney Plans Her Wedding

Miss Sally Jane Tierney daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas J Tierney of 114 Turney road Fairfield and George H Farrell Jr son of Mr and Mrs Farrell of Palmetto Fla will wed at St Thomas church Fairfield on Saturday October 11 at 10 am. Mrs Richard B Stiewing Long Hill will be matron of honor and Ruth Farrell sister of the groom will be bridesmaid. George Sirotnak will attend the groom as best man with Thomas W Tierney and Richard B Stiewing as ushers. A wedding breakfast will be served at the Fairfield Inn and a reception will follow at the Tierney home. The couple will live at 274 Fairfield avenue after returning from Palmetto Fla. Tierney is a bookkeeper at Post Publishing Co and Farrell is a salesman for Willis Distributors.

St. Thomas’ Church Fairfield Sally Jane Tierney Thomas J. Tiieney Turney Road George H. Farrell, Jr Farrell Palmetto, Fla Richard B. Stiewing Long Hill Ruth Farrell, Slater George Sirotnak Mr. Farrell Fairfield Inn Tierney Palmetto Fla Fairfield Avenue Miss Tierney Central High School The Post Publishing Company Bassick High School Willis Distributors

Miss Marie Tickey Honored At Shower

Bride elect Miss Marie Tickey was honored at a shower by Mrs. Robert Hunerkopf and Miss Jean Hunerkopf at the Henry Hunerkopf home 1984 Noble Avenue. Attendees included Mrs. Jeremiah Sullivan, Jeremiah J. Sullivan Jr, Mrs. Robert Hunerkopf, Jean Hunerkopf, Rita Tickey, Mrs. Charles Tickey, many others, and relatives of the Sullivan and Tickey families.

Marie Tickey Edward T. Sullivan Robert Hunerkopf Misa Jean Hunerkopf Henry Hunerkopf Noble Avenue Jeremiah J. Sullivan Jeremiah J. Sullivan, Jr Jean Hunerkopf Rita Tickey Charles Tickey Frank Craig Joseph F. Sullivan G. Riep Daniel Hannon Walter Hannon Maime Hannon Louis Shackett A. O. Jesonia

Center Club Speaker to Design Corsages

Center Garden club president Mrs. A. O. Samuels announces a Tuesday 2 pm meeting at the YWCA Golden Hill Street. Lilyan, a flower arranging authority, will design inexpensive imaginative corsages. Mrs. Edward Stubenhaus will be tea hostess.

A. O. Samuels Center Garden Club Y.W.C.A Golden Hill Street Edward Stubenhaus

Miss Mary Michael Plans Her Wedding Event

Miss Mary Patricia Michael daughter of Mr and Mrs Christa Michael of 62 Lee avenue will marry George Fekete of 795 State street son of Stephen Fekete of New Mine Pa and the late Mr Fekete on October 5 at 2 30 pm at the Holy Ghost Russian church Miss Flora Michael will be her sister s maid of honor and bridesmaids include Ann Michael Loretta Sylvia Jacqueline Des marins and Stella Panchok Andrew Fekete will be best man Usheres are George Fekete James Sota William Bilica and George Majkowski A reception will follow at Fairfield inn

Mary Patricia Michael Christa Michael Lee Avenue George Fekete State Street Stephen Fekete New Mine Mr. Fekete Holy Ghost Russian Church Flora Michael Ann Michael Loretta Sylvia Jacqueline Desmarins Stella Panchok Andrew Fekete James Sota William Bilica George Majkowski Fairfield Inn

Club Notes Stratford Court Meeting at 125 Whitney Avenue

Stratford Court 21 gas Order of Amaranth Tonight college whist at Masonic temple Stratford Purity Mebskah lodge 68 To night meeting of officers and past noble grands at 8 o'clock in the home of Mrs Matilda Kaufman 125 Whitney avenue

Stratford Court Order of Amaranth Masonic Temple Stratford Purity Mebskah Lodge Matilda Kaufman Whitney Avenue

Bridgeport Art League sets reception and season events

The Bridgeport Art League announces a reception for Mrs. Oscar C. Tanning on Monday afternoon and outlines a season of exhibits and talks from October through June. Highlights include Karl Johnson and Samuel Brown shows, plantings by Harry M. Farlow, travelogue, and a May members' exhibition with elections.

Bridgeport Art League Mra Oscar C. Tanning Frank J. Ostrofsky Karl Johnson Norwalk National Art Week Harry M. Farlow Misa Malvina Barth William H. Alderson Misa Barth Ruth E. Kistner Reynolds H. Weidenaar Grand Rapids Mich India Ruth M. Gilbert Samuel Brown Westport Agnes Collins Karl Godwin John Elmo Wallace Boston Harry Ballinger Weat Hartford China Wesche Ruata Burrougha Library The Art League At & P.m Ofcers Stena Misa Malvina M. Barth Medora Troup C O. Reichert Howard F. Bryant Patricia Q Rowney Miss Barth Edward F. O'Brien

Fete Bridal Couple At Dinner Friday In Brooklawn Club

A bridal dinner will be hosted Friday evening at Brooklawn Country Club by Mr and Mrs John Farist Windsor of Tollsome Hill Road for their daughter Misa Windsor and John H Sherwood son of Mrs George A Sherwood of Harbor Road Southport, prior to their Saturday wedding at United Congregational Church.

Brooklawn Country Club John Farist Windsor Tollsome Hi) Road Misa Windsor John H. Sherwood George A. Sherwood Harbor Road Southport United Congregational Church Richard Edwards New Britain George 8

Plan Banquet Oct 22 For Nursing School

Bridgeport hospital School of Nursing marks its 50th charter anniversary with a special program at the Algonquin club on Wednesday October 22 at 8 p.m. General chairman Mien Helen Cooney leads a team handling reservations, decorations, entertainment, invitations, tickets, and publicity. Reservations with Misa DeChamplaine until October 18.

Bridgeport Hospital School of Nursing At & P.m Algonquin Club Mien Helen Cooney Margaret Chatley Blanche DeChamplaine Ruth Hilavecak Helen O'Brien Dorothy Pitt Susan Palmer Margaret Norton Ann O'Brien Jean W. Gilmore Elizabeth B. Gmitter Ann Foley

October Events at Brooklawn Country Club

Brooklawn hosts announce October activities with hostesses Mrs J Henry Stagg Mrs W Stuart Roche and Mrs G Macy Wheeler. Flower hostesses are Mrs Earl M Hayes and Mrs Dwight E Stagg. A buffet supper dance after the Yale Cornell game on Oct 4 and a Yale Wisconsin dinner dance on Oct 18 are planned. October 14 opening luncheon organizes teams and selects captains.

Brooklawn Country Club J. Henry Stagg W. Stuart Roche G. Macy Wheeler Earl M. Hayes Dwight E. Stagg Albert L. Atkinson

Pioneer Women Plan Succoth Festival Tuesday

The Pioneer women will meet Tuesday at 8 p m at 750 Maplewood avenue in the home of Mrs Isadore Zeidel for a Succoth Festival. Mrs Samuel Rabinowitz, back from Palestine, will share impressions of the Yishuv and its accomplishments. Committees will form for Wednesday's annual flower day, rain postpones to the next day.

Pioneer Women's Organization

Evening community clubs and events listed for Hill area

The Long Hill Garden Club meets at 10 p.m. in Grace Church parish hall. The Young Adult Club of the YWCA holds a 7 p.m. rally. Beacon Light Mission offers an 8 p.m. motion picture program at Pilgrim Chapel. St. Joseph's School Mothers Club and Alumni Association host a festival and block party in the playground. Musical Research Club has an 8:15 p.m. reception at the College Club Courtland Hill.

Long Hill Garden Club Grace Church W.C.A Beacon Light Mission Pilgrim Hell United Church St. Joseph's School Musical Research Club College Club Courtland Hill

United Guild Sets Oct 7 Meeting Date

Mrs. Howard Stone Anderson will speak at the United church Woman's Guild opening meeting for Women's Pledge Day on Tuesday October 7 at 6 30 p m following a Friendship gathering at 6 o'clock. Mrs Anderson former president of the National Fellowship of Congregational Christian Women chairs Leslie Mathews program and Lawrence B Walker arrangements Supper under food service director Trulock B Hatheway dining room chair Ethel M Line with a long list of hostesses and helpers including Miss Pris cilla Desrosiers Gypsy Bell Adam and many others.

Howard Stone Anderson The United Church Woman's Guild Anderson National Fellowship of Congregational Christian Women Leslie Mathews Lawrence B. Walker Food Service Trulock B. Hatheway Ethel M. Line James Michel Herbert Kalm John Bridge Priscilla Desrosiers Gypsy Bell Adam Alice Cody Gloria Cooper Juanita Johnson A Miller Carolyn Pederson Katherine Howie Tarantino Bertha Stattman Virginia Lips Jennie Cohler Janice Chamberlain Jennie Cubelli Lauree Milson Mise Helen Warren Mise Jane Smith Margaret Smith Helen Ayrault Misa Blanche Royal Misa Margaret Baldwin Ira Gray

Miss Salamon Feted At Bridal Shower

Miss Louise Salamon daughter of Mr and Mrs John J Salamon of Edna Avenue was honored at a miscellaneous shower by Amelia B Lomnitzer and Mrs Joseph Salamon at the latter s Hickory Street home Wednesday night. She will wed Robert Musante son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Musante of Edna Avenue on November 8 in Sts Cyril and Methodius church.

Louise Salamon John J. Salamon Edna*avenue Amelia B. Lomnitzer Joseph Salamon Hickory Street John Kiernan John Barry Daniel Burbank George Vane Harry Melbourne Jennie Melbourne Anna Salamon Charles Lomnitzer William Green Julia Callan Kathleen Callan Torrington Muriel Drake Gloria Eckart Alice Dirgo Mary Tarasovitch Elizabeth Jewett Elizabeth Musante Evelyn Vane Elizabeth Surendha Helen and Margaret Coles Catherine Daisy Hearn Jane Margaret Buchanan

Reception Planned By Research Club

A reception by the Musical Research club opens the 1847 1948 season at 8 15 pm in the College club with Miss Helen Robeon leading the receiving line for new members admitted at Sept 15 auditions. The semi formal event marks the club’s twenty fifth anniversary and features Miss Dorothy May Hedin and Miss Barbara Voorhees, Joseph J Kasparek, and The Lamplighters with Vera Crnco at the piano. Agnes Walsh plans refreshments.

Musical Research Club College Club Helen Robeon Ths Dorothy May Hedin Barbara Voorhees Joseph J. Kasparek

Ruth Barbara Connell Engaged to Robert Holt

Mr and Mrs Edward M Connell announce the engagement of their daughter Ruth Barbara to Robert Willam Holt son of Mrs Samuel Lindsey The couple reside in Stratford and Woodbury Miss Connell works in the Gulf Oil office Devon and Holt is with D Thurston Sons Naugatuck

Edward M. Connell Wilcoxson Avenue Stratford Ruth Barbara Robert Willam Holt Woodbury Samuel Lindsey Oakville Miss Connell Ja Gulf Oil Company Devon Mr. Holt D. Thurston & Eons Naugatuck

Arnold announce birth of daughter Sharon Ruth

Mr and Mrs Bertram N Arnold of 40 Beverly Place announce the birth of a daughter Sharon Ruth on September 24 in Bridgeport Hospital They have a daughter Judy Lee Elizabeth Mrs Arnold is the former Ruth Wells daughter of Mrs Nathan Wells of Putney Stratford and the late Mr Wells Mr and Mrs James T Arnold of 44 Allyndale Drive Stratford are the paternal grandparents

Bertram N. Arnold Beverly Place Sharon Ruth Bridgeport Hospital Judy- Lee Elizabeth Arnold Ruth Wells Nathan Wells Putney Stratford Mr. Wells James T. Arnold Allyndale Drive Gordon Neild Port Chester Curtis Taylor United Hospital Neild Barbara Davis Robert B. Davis Totlome Hil Lane Spencer MacKay 250 Pine Street Barbara Jean Patricia Ann Alfred James R. Tooth Johnson Avenue Donna Jean H. W. Tooth Dover Street George C. Wilson San Diego Calif

Nellie Sattani Honored At Surprise Shower

A surprise shower for Mrs. Nellie Sattani was hosted at her sister’s home on Jones Avenue with hostesses Mrs. Eva McKinley and Mrs. Lucy Sattani. Attendees included Mrs. Millie Ciprano Mrs. Mary Calbro Mrs. Mary Sattani Joan Sattani Shirley Sattani and many Sattani relatives and Grosso families.

Nellie Sattani Lucy Sattani Jones Avenue Eva McKinley Millie Ciprano Mary Calbro Mary Sattani Joan Sattani Shirley Sattani Marie Sattani Lene Sicasico Concetta Mastri Eleanor Pagnozzi Mary Jane McKinley Anna Mas McKinley Betty

Irene Yerontakis to Wed October 12

Invitations issued for the wedding of Migs Irene Yerontakis daughter of Mr and Mrs Louia Cappucci of Benham Avenue to Constantine Geanuracos son of Mr and Mrs Loula Geanuracos of Stratfield Road. The ceremony will be Sunday October 12 at 3 p m in Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox church 742 Myrtle Avenue. A reception will follow at Quilty s hall 27 Fairfield Avenue.

Migs Irene Yerontakis Louia Cappucci Benham Avenue Constantine Geanuracos Loula Geanuracos Stratfield Road Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Myrtle Avenue Quilty Fairfield Avenue

Women’s Auxiliary to Hold First Meeting in October

Personal notices list multiple family events including births in Washington and Port Chester, engagements in Bridgeport and Plainville, and wedding plans for Angelina DeFelice, Rose Mary Silvestre, and Salvatore Conte, with parental names and addresses.

Engagement of Doris Muriel Smith to Alfred Thiebault

Mrs Anna Smith of 508 Union Avenue announces the engagement of her daughter Doris Muriel to Alfred Thiebault son of Mr and Mrs Alfred Thiebault of Success Park. A spring wedding is planned. Both are with the Emington Ma Co.

Anna Smith Union Avenue Doris Muriel Alfred Thiebault Mra Success Park The Emington Ma Co

Edith Roberta to wed James G Driscoll in engagement notice

Mr and Mrs Joseph EH Roberta of 302 Madison announce the engagement of their daughter Edith to James G Driscoll son of Mr and Mrs Jamie Driscoll of 161 Spring. Edith, a Central High School graduate, works for General Electric. Driscoll attended Harding High School and is a printer.

Joseph EH Roberta Madison Avenue Edith James G. Driscoll Jamie Driscoll 161 Spring Street Miss Roberts Central High School General Electric Company Driscoll Harding High School

Engagement of Irene Rosta to Gaetano Chirico

Mr and Mrs alx Rosta announce the engagement of their daughter Irene to Gaetano F Chirico son of Guilo Chirico of 66 Commercial Street and the late Mrs Chirico.

Alx Rosta Boatwick Avenue Irene Gaetano F. Chirico Guilo Chirico Commercial Street Chirico

Princess style dress pattern 4842 for little girls

Anne Adams advertises Pattern 4842 for sizes 2 4 6 8 10 with easy to sew instructions. Includes illustrated steps and yardage details, asks readers to mail twenty five coins to The Bridgeport Telegram Pattern Dept New York for the pattern and its book.

Anne Adams Bridgeport Telegram Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York N. Y Anne Adama

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