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The Bridgeport Telegram from Bridgeport, Connecticut • Page 11

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A--TWO THE BRIDGEPORT-SUNDAY POST, AUGUST 14, 1955 Poot photo--Brlnsko A picnic supper for members of the Black Rock garden club and their hutbandt wat held Tueiday evening at thb homo of Mrs. Frederick Zeier of Wilson street, Fairfield. Gathered at the supper tablo on the lawn, are, left to right. Mrt. Frank Crook, Mrs.

Henry F. Keller, Herbert Nelson, Zeier, Mrs. Hadar Wahlquist, Mrs. Jack Tierney and Emma Kocrner- Cynthia Ray Selects Sept. 3 for Wedding To Kenneth F.

Rieke Miss Cynthia Ixmise Hay daughter of Mr. and Mrs Garo Rav, of 210 Anson street, Stratford, has chosen Saturday, Sept 3, foi -her wedding to Kenneth F. Rieke, son of Mr. and Mrs Fred Rieke of Great Keck, I The ceremony will take place at 1 in the First Congregational church, Stratford Miss Joan Noith, of Nichols, will serve Miss Ray as maid of honor end her sister, Miss Virginia Ray, ill be i bridesmaid Harold Johnson, of Oyster Bay, L. I will be best man and i W.

Travis, uncle of thp bnde-eloct, and "Dennis Field, of Gi eal Neck, will be ushers. A reception will follow it RaA en in Stratford The couple i live in Levittown, I. Miss Kay, a giaduate of Sti a.t- ford hifrh school and tho Fones i School of Dental Hygiene, is a 1 dental Mr. Rieke tended the University of Bridgeport And is now i at Long Island university. He is working with.

Castro convertibles in New Park, I as sales expedi- -tor. ANNUAL OUTING AUG. 21 CHANDLER CHORUS The Chandler i i of Trumbull TVill conduct its annual cutong at Squantz pond, Aug 21. Mrs, John Sagrue is chairman of the affair with Hie following issistms: Mis Earl Richardson, Sal Antipnam, Cedric Guion, -Elmbr Lundgren, B.ichard McGuirp, Rudy Gismondi Alma Lundgren and Mrs Alfred DeFrank. Members and their families are expected.

'Miss Stebbins Fiancee Of Russell Wilber, Jr. Mr, and Mrs Lucius of S8 Quaker lane, Fairfield, announce the pngaCement of i daughter, Helen, to Rimsell P. ter, Jr son of Mr. and Mrs. Winter of Bethany.

Miss Stebbms WAS graduated from Roger Ludlowe high school Tairfield, and attended thp University of Connecticut. Mr, i 15 an of Killhouse hi school, New and the University of Connecticut. Stella Mary Garaffa, Robert Walsh's Bride Mr. and Mis. Myron P.

Hardy shop In the straw market in Nassau, Bahama islands, where they have been spending their honeymoon at the Royal Victoria hotel. Mrs. Hardy the former Mansley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Harry of 81 Chestnut Hill road, Trumbull, before her marriage July 30 to Mr. Hardy, of Mr.

and Mrs. Peter S. Hardy of Hardy Une, Trumbull. Mid-Summer Flower Show Opens Tuesday In Mill Plain School Horticullui al Society and 23 Garden Clubs Are Sponsms Fairfield count i a a i or shcuv will open Tuesday a 2 in Mill Plain school, Fan field, tho nu.spicos Jftho County i i a society MI.SS HELEN STEBBINS sturtia and 23 a i club? in the countv. Thft Avill continue i 10 and nppn th? on a Seven a with a a i tale hpen nnd hv parflen club division, entries to be chanced for the second dav Invited to show in the invitation Beaut and the Boast.

Mrs' Louis Mon- loe pardrn club Mr; Thomas Preston i a paiden club; i William Stevenson, Greenfield gaiden club; Raymond Lonjr'HUl garden club; Mis. Kirk i i Garden department, Woman's club; i Chat lea Simpson, Norwalk garden and Mrs Jobn Wiitfht, Greenfield garden club There will be table setting, children's classes, a conservation display presented bv the Wilton gr- den club, and a African Violet col- i planned by Mrs. A Aldo. The i a nooicy has of funis Aful i he i pn- vate ers commercinl and jri for i A i of the horticulUirql soci- ctv i br a i for the meritorious exhibit in tho a sweepstakes trophy for the one with the most points; a medal lor the outstanding i i a trophv for the hest gladiolus display; a tropny for the best jraiden displav; and a gold certificate for the most outstanding- exhibit in the organic classes. Four lectures have been planned by outstanding authorities, at a 8 p.m.

daily. John Twarda of the i a society and Mrs. Erril Tramposch, representing a general a of the show. In St. Ambrose church, yesterday morning, where vases of white gladiolus decorated the altar, Mts Stella Mary Garaffa, daughter of Mrs.

Carmela Garaffa of 21S Hidge- field avenue, and the late George Garaffa, became the bride of Robert John Walsh, son of Mrs Estella Walsh of 399 East avenue, and the late Joseph Walsh The Rev. Koberfc Kelly officiated at the 9 o'clock ceremony, and Mrs. Mary McNamara and James Bums offered a program of nuptial music. Carmine Zito escoited his niece, whose gown of French tulle, etyled a deep neckline, snort sleeves, bouffant skirt and cathedral-length train, was accented with appliques of alencon lace on the uleeves, at the neckline and waistline, and scattered on the skirt. Her fingertip veil of illusion, was arranged to a Princess tiaia of rhmestones, and her "bouquet was composed of starlight roses and etephanotis Miss Rose Garaffa, maid of honor for her sister, wore pink crystalette, made TMth a deep neckline and full baJlenna-lengrth skirt featuring a panel of accordion pleats Her headdress was of pmk roses, and che carried a nosegay of pink Vanity Pair i oses and pale- blue feathered carnations.

Miss Patricia Walsh, sister of the bridegroom, and Miss Eleanor i were bridesmaids They wore pale blue crystalette, made similarly to the honor a i and pink a blue car. headdresses. They carried of pink Vanity Fair roses. Walsh served as best man for hlfi brother and the ushers were George Cucak and Peter Datzenko. At the reception, which took place In the Wonder Bar restaurant Mrs.

Gaiaffa, in i a a i accessories and a corsage of white orchids, and Mrs Walsh, in aqua crystalette, black accessories and a corsage of i orchids, assisted in icceivng. AVhen the couple left for a motor trip to Cape Cod, the bride was a i a beigp sheath dress, and matching accessories. They will re- Ride 220 Riclgefield avenue. The former Miss Garaffa, a grad- a of Warren Harding high school, is a secretary at Columbia MRS. A JOHN Beatrice Hilda Berg Married Yesterday To Divinity Student White urns filled with white gladiolus, white pom pons and Baby's breath formed the setting yesterday in the Baptist temple 'or the wedding of Miss Beatrice rlilda Berg, daughter of Mr.

and Mis. Daniel D. Berg, of 169 Shelton road, Nichols, to August John Woerner, son of Mrs Augusta. Woerner, of 10 Spruce circle, Milford. The Hev Willard Samuelson officiated at the 4 30 p.m.

ceremony and the nuptial muaic was presented by Mrs. David Berg, organist, and Roger Forsberg, soloist. Given in marriage by her father, the bride woie a of embroidered nylon tulle fashioned with high pointed collar, short sleeves with mitts, fitted bodice and bouffant skirt terminating in a cnapel train. Her fingertip veil of illusion was caught to a lace half hat trimmed with seed pearls and iridescent sequins and her bridal Bible was topped with an orchid with ivy leaves, stephanotis and baby's breath Miss Ethel Zvara, the bride's only attendant, -v, gowned in light blue nylon chiffon made- with a yoke trimmed with pearls and a full skirt. She wore hat covered vnth forget-me-nots and carried a bouquet of rubrum lilies pink sweetheart roses Harold Harrison, of Webster, was best man.

Ushers were Hilmer Nelson and Frank Anastas, both of Bridgeport A reception followed in the church parlors with the bride's in powder blue lace with blue accessories and an orchid corsage and the bridegroom's in a rose print silK crepe with blue accessories and an orchid corsage, assisting in receiving The couple on a i i i the bride i a in a gray Records, Inc Her husband, an a.p- pientice machinist at the Underwood corporation, is also a graduate of Harding high school. arid Fi 'Hnk a a i of Iramsi'm and and Mrs. Elliott of Chiton street, a hiA returned from a vacation in the Berkehlres, MRS, ROBERT JOHN WALSH summer suit with black Accessories and a white orchid corsage. They will live in 165 State street, Portland, Me. The brida was graduated from "Warren Harding high school and attended Booth and Bayhss commercial school.

She was employed as a secretary by John M. Leask, CPA, Fairfield. The bridegroom, who was grad- uate'd from Central high school and the University of Bridgeport, did graduate work in New School of Social Research, New York, and is working toward a bachelor of divinity degree at And over Newton Theological school, Newton Center, Mass He has accepted a call to State Street Congregational i Portland, Me as minister of Christian education During World War II, he served in the uS Navy as an aviation radioman in the Aleutian Islands. Miss Krakaur Bride Of H. Henschel In New Haven Today The wedding of Miss Anita-Marie Krakanr, daughter of Mrs.

Walter Goldman, of $52 East Broadway, Milford, Julian Krakaur, of Jackson Heights, to Lawrence Herbert Henschel, son of Mi and Mrs. Herbert Xi. Henschel, of New Rochelle, N. will take place today in Hotel Tafti New Haven. The 5 ceremony will be performed by Rabbi Albert Martin, of Park Avenue synagogue.

The bride, who will be marriage by Walter Goldman, will wear a gown of duponi silk made with short scalloped sleeves, a. scalloped neckline embroidered in pearls and sequins and a chapel train. The veil of Belgian rosepomt lace she will wear, belonged to her maternal grandmother Her bouquet will be of sweetheart roses and fetephanohs. Mrs. Alan Israel, of Nekton, the matron of honor, will ear turquoise crystalette and a flowered headband, and -will carry sweetheart roses in pink and The bridesmaids, Miss Margaret Erdman, of Coatsville, Pa, Joan Sullivan and Miss Lucy man, of Milford, will be gowned like the matron of honor and will carrv pink rosrs set in gladiolus.

Hilary Brodman, the flower girl, will be frocked in pink brocaded organza. with a flowered headband and will carry a miniature bouquet of pmk and white sweetheart roses. Henschel, of New Rochelle, X. will be best man, and ushers will be Steven Quait, Robert Eisenberg, A Nedvm, of York city and Richard Goldman, of New Rochelle, N. Y.

A reception will follow at the hotel, when the bride's mother wearing a light blue silk organza dress and pansy hat and the bridegroom's mot.her in navy chiffon with navy hat will assist in receiving. The couple will leave on wedding trip to Bermuda, the traveling in a grav and white suit with red accessories. They will live in 202 Garfielci avenue. Collingswood, N. Sppt 1.

Now an elementary teacher, the bride is a graduate of Milford high school and Wheaton college and did graduate -work in Xorthastern univerMtv. Mr. Hens, chel, a graduate of Riverdale country school and Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Mr and Mrs. Harry Cobb of Iron Mountain, Mich, are visiting Mr.

Cobb's parents. Mr. and Mrs. LAW- ton Cobb of 657 Longbrook avenue, Stratford. Mr.

and Joseph Slovak, of Long Hill enur, Shelton, for- meilv of this ciiv, hosts to a a picnic last Sunday. Their Mr and William i a children, Bil- a Andrea, Mr. Samsel and daughter, Mar ann and and children. i Miss Abigail Judith Elstem and Robert Arnold Paul being married afternoon in Hotel Barnum, Fall Fashion Show Features Program At Milford Yacht Club A "family rate" day, a party, Thursday, fall fashion show, Aug. 23, and a "college whiflt" card party, Aug.

25, are features of Milford Yacht club activities during" the next two The dinner, "Wednesday evenirjr, will be served from 6 30 to o'clock Preservations are being accepted at the club Mrs Richard Schreiber, and Mrs Wilbur I ScraJiton, co-chairmen of the children's party, which starts at 2 Thursday, announce that rides, refreshments and a. magic show at o'clock, will highlight the afternoon. Mrs Wallace Seigler, Mrs. Wesley Pierce and Mrs. Dorothy Gibhn are assisting in arrangements.

Mrs. Seigler and Mrs. Joseph, Roberta, Jr. are accepting" reservations for the fashion show which Tall be followed by and tea. Hostesses for the card party, scheduled at 8 Aug 25, bft'Mrs.

Herbert Minor, Mrs Mead Batchelor and Mrs. Thomas Oldroyd. They are accepting 1 reservations from both men. and women. STRATFORD DEMOCRATS TO MEET TOMORROW The Stratford Federation of Democratic Women will to 7 morrow at'S p.m.

Sterling- house. Mrs. Sonia Thorell, preaident, announces that plans will be formulated for a aale of rummagre on Aug 20. MARIA COLINA FIANCEE OF EDWARD J. RECK Mr.

and Mrs. Aurelio Colma of 274 Beechwood avenue, announce the engagement of their daughter, Maria, to Edward Joseph Reck, son of Mrs. Mane Keck of 185 Lawrence street and the late George Rpck. The bride-elect is a draftsman ith Dictaphone corporation and Mr. Keck is with the National Service division of the came firm.

Abigail Elstein Bride Of Robert A. Paul In Ceremony Today A canopy of white and pirk carnations and rubrum lilies will form the setting today for the wedding- of Miss Abigail Judith Elstein, 629 Jackson avenue, to Hobert Arnold Paul, son of Mr. and Mis. Samuel Paul, of Brooklyn, N. Y.

Rabbi Moses S. MahnOTVitz, of Ahavath Achim synagogue, and Dr Jacob S. Mmkin, of New York city, will officiate at the 5 ceremony in the ballroom of Hotel Barnum be decorated with baskets of gladiolus and pink chrysanthemums. The bride, be given In marriage by her parents, wear a floor length grown fashioned with a tudor bodice of chantilly lace, a bateau neckline embroidered with sequins and pearls, long pointed sleeves and an accordion- pleated skirt of nylon tulle. Her fingertip veil of illusion will be attached to a five-pointed tiara of pearls and her white prayerbook will be topped with a white orchid and roselfs Miss Beverly C.

Kozene be the onh attendant. She "will be in organdy evelet, trimmed rosettes at the neckline, and scattered throughout ths ballerina skirt She will a a pink rosettes and pink accessories. and carry a colonial bouquet of pink and flowers. Henry JElstem, brother of ths bride, will be best man and ushers will be Milton Hershatter, of West Haven, and Frank Jaworsz. Pink and flowers will form the centerpiece, for the reception in the Vv inter Quarters and ballroom of the hotel The bride's mother, in pale blue crystalled te with pink cymbidium, will assist in receiv- ingru.

For the couple's wedding trip to The Cedars, the bride- will travel in a blue- and white checked gingham dress and an orchid corsage. The couple live in 1332 Park avenue. The bride, a graduate of Uni- versitv of Bridgeport, 13 3 teacher in Holland Hill school. Fairflcld. Mr, Paul also was graduated from the University of Bridgeport.

recently was discharged from the Army. A I A COUNA I.

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