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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-29
SEXTON DUNN

The marriage of Miss Elizabeth M. Dunn, daughter of the late MT. and Mrs. William Dunn of IT Albert place, and John J. Sexton, son of MT. and Mrs. Michael Sexton of 1a Columbia street, Ansonia took place yesterday morning at the church of the Immaculate Conception at g o'clock, Rev. Francis O'Shea, pastor, performing the ceremony. Miss Julia Conley was maid of honor and Daniel Sexton, 8 cousin of the groom was best man. Joseph Lezotte was soloist.
 The bride wore 8 white transpar- ent velvet gown with a high neckline trimmed with pearls; the sleeves were puffed to the elbow, then long and fitted and pointed over the wrist; the gown was fitted at the waist, had 8 long skirt terminating in a slight train. Her hat was a small off-the-face model made of tulle and trimmed with velvet and pearls. Her bouquet was of white roses and lilies of the valley. The maid of honor's gown was of Titan red renaissance transparent velvet, full length with ribbon sash of ap- pie green and henna. Her hat was of the same material as her gown, small turban shaped with circular veil. She carried Talisman roses. The couple left by automobile on an un- announced wedding trip, the bride wearing a rough crepe costume of raspberry shade with corresponding accessories. On their return, MT. and Mrs. Sexton will reside in Ansonia:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-29
FAIRBANKs-JoNEs

Miss Margaret Mary Jones, daughter of MT. and Mrs. J. Frank Jones of 34 Cemetery street, Nauga- tuck, and Joshua M. Fairbanks, son of Mrs. Neita Fairbanks and the late William F. Fairbanks, of North Main street, Naugatuck, were united in marriage yesterday morning at the rectory of St. Mary's church, Naugatuck. Rev. Richard P. Mor- rissey, pastor, of1ciated. Miss Eve lyn Patricia Jones, 8 sister of the bride, was bridesmaid and Burton Fairbanks of New Haven, brother of the groom, was best man.
 The bride wore a gown of Schip- perelli model of royal blue gamsa material with @ silver lame jacket with long sleeves. She wore a lame hat with accessories to match and wore @ corsage of gardeniaS, tied with silver ribbon. The brides maids gown was of blistered crepe bagda blue Le Long model trimmed with chenestoxes with long sleeves. She wore @ silver hat and blue suede slippers and wore corsage of talisman roses with blue lace ribbon.
 A reception followed at the Tav- ern Rosanne in Middlebury for im- mediate members of the two fam- lilies. They left later on an unan- nounced wedding trip and upon their return, they will reside at 22S North Main street. The bride is 8 graduate of Naugatuck high school and Posts Business college. Water bury. The groom is also graduate If r'----.-A-.~'- ','~t sch~~' end also
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-29
AcoUAyTA-NARDKLLO

Miss Louise NardelIo, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Joseph Nardello of South Main street, Naugatuck, be- came the bride of Anthony Ac- quavia, son of the late MT. and Mrs. James Acquavia of Naugatuck, at Q o'clock in St. Francis church in Naugatuck. Rev. John J. Fitzgerald, pastor, performed the ceremony and also celebrated the nuptial mass which followed. The wedding was witnessed by a large number of relatives and friends as the young couple arc prominent in the bor- ough. A reception followed at Chris toforo Colombo hall. Tn the evening, MT. and Mrs. Acquavia left for Philadelphia, where they will spend a few days visiting relatives. From there, they will go to Washington, D. c. Returning, they will reside on High street, Naugatuck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-29
ARGENTA-CARIET

The marriage of Miss Josephine Mary Argenta, daughter of Anthony Argenta of Chipman street to Theodore Carlet, son of Mir. and Mrs. Frank Carlet of Charcoal ave- nue, Middlebury, was solemni2ed yesterday morning at 6 o'clock at the church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel with Rev. Michael Lynch officiating. Miss Olga Carlet, q sls- ter of the bridegroom was maid Of honor.
 A gown of sapphire blue chif- ion velvet was worn by the bride. It was Vionnet model and with it she wore a turban of silver lame. She carried white chrysall- themums. Miss Carlets' gown of amber rust velvet was also Vion- net model and she wore 8 turbail of gold lame and carried bronze chrysanthemums The bridegroom'S mother wore brown crepe and wore 8 corsage of gardenias.
 The nuptials was followed by . wedding breakfast for the bridal party at Waverly inn. after which the couple left on their wedding trip, the bride wearing for travel costume of orange and brown. They will live in Waterbury upon returning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-29
CZAPLICKI-MOONEY

Miss Sarah Catherine Mooney, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Emmett Mooney of East Waterbury road and John Czaplicki, son of MT. and Mrs. Anthons Czaplicki of City Hall street, Naugatuck, were united in marriage at 8 o'clock yesterday morning in St. Mary's church in Naugatuck. Rev. John J. Fitzger- aid, pastor, performed the cere- mony. He also celebrated the nup- tial mass. The brides only attend ant was her sister, Miss Felice Mooney. The best man was Hippo lite Solowicki. The couple will re- side in Naugatuck after an unan- nounced wedding trip.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-29
RENnLRR-sKRTTuLsKY

Miss Anna Rebina Skritulsly, daughter of John Skritulsly of Vine street, New Britain and John Wil- liam Bendler, Jr., son of John w. Bendler ST., of Highland avenue, were united in marriage Wednesday, morning at St. Andrews Lithuanian R. c. church of New Britain. Rev. Anthony A. Wuskell, pastor, per- formed the marriage ceremony and was the celebrant at a solemn high mass which followed. Rev. Joseph J. Valantiejus, pastor of St. Joseph's church of this city, was sub-deacon. Rev. Adolph E. Gradeck, also of Waterbury was master of ceremon- ies and Rev. Peter Karlonas of New Britain was sub-deacon.
 The church was decorated with white chrysanthemurns, pompoms and palms and was filled with guests from several New England cities and many from New York state and Pennsylvania. Lieutenant Governor Frank Hayes was among those in attendance.
 There was a special musical pro- gram offered by Charles zalnietai- tis, organist, Miss Anna Kaskas of Hartford, internationally known so- loist and, Mrs. Charles Narcun. At the offertory, Miss Kaskas sang "Salve Regina" and Bizets "Agnus Dei' was later presented also by Miss Kaskas.
 Miss Mary Lopatto of Wilkes Barre, Pa., 8 niece of the bride, was maid of honor and Attorney Clar- ence w. Balanda of this city was best man. The ushers were Attorney Joseph Alishauskas and Anthony Matasavage of Waterbury, Dr. John Obuchowski of Hartford and Joseph Morris of New Britain.
 The bride, who was given in mar riage by her father, wore a gown of ivory satin, princess style with a train and wore veil of tulle, cap shape, and carried 8 bouquet of gardenias and lilies of the valley. Miss Lopatto was dressed in a gown of Dubonnette uncut chiffon velvet, with hat and slippers to match and dusty pink gloves. She carried a bouquet of pale orchid chrysanthe- nuns. MT. Bendler's gift to the bride was diamond dinner ring of solid platinum while to the best man and ushers he gave monogramed wallets and key sets. The brides gifts to her attendants were wrist watches.
 Following the ceremony recep- tion for about 150 guests took place at the Shuttle Meadow Golf Club. The bride is graduate of St. Mary's Academy of Wilkes-Barre while the groom is treasurer of the Waterbury Druggists Association and 8 member of the board of al- dermen. MT. and Mrs. Bendler left afterward on cruise to the West Indies and upon their return will reside at 389 Highland avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-29

About fifty guests were in attend ance including out of town guests from New York, Massachusetts, De- troit, Ohio, Thomaston, Bridgeport and Ansonia.
 Upon returning from a wedding trip to Washington, D. C., and Vir- ginia the couple will take up their residence at 85 Calvin street, Nau- gatuck. The bride wore ginger brown jacquard matalesse gown with accessories to match.
 Mrs. Deegan is a graduate oi Notre Dame and St. Mary's Hos pital Training School for Nurses and MT. Deegan graduated from Naugatuck high school and is af- filiated with the Naugatuck Centra. office.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-29
GRIFFIN-CIIFFnRn

The wedding of Miss Margaret M. Clifford of Kellogg street and John F. Griffin of Catherine avenue took place yesterday morning al St. Margaret's church at 8 o'clock Rev. William O'Shea, pastor, per- formed the ceremony and celebra- ted the nuptial mass. Mrs. John j. Reardon, @ cousin of the bride, was he- only attendant, and Henry P, Reilly, a cousin of MT. Grifln, was best man.
 The bride wore 8 gown of rose crystelle velvet, the skirt draped in long fitted lines, the neckline say ing 8 soft cowl front and lower cowl draped in back with rhine stone clips trimming it. The sleeves were long and full to the waist where they were caught in a fitted cuff. A metallic Grecian cord with long fringe was worn at the waist Her turban was of metal cloth to match the sash on the gown and it was trimmed with rolled halo of velvet and a rose veil. She car ried an arm bouquet of Tailsman roses. The matroil of honor wore a gown of tropical blue chiffon vel vet styled with round high neckline and shirred shouldres leading to long full sleeves. Her fitted turban of matching velvet was styled with nose veil. She carried an arm bouquet of Briarcliff roses.
 Following the ceremony recep- tion was held at the home of the brides sister, Mrs. E. E. Dowd of Hamden. The couple left on a wed- ding trip to New York and will re- side on East Main street on their return.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-29
HUGHES-COPELAND

Miss Marjorie Isabel Hughes, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Henry Hughes of Belden street, and Henry George Copeland, son of MT. and Mrs. Arthur F. Copeland of the Northfield Road, were married We'd nesday evening at 8 simple cere- mony held at the home of the bride. The Rev. Clarence E. Wells, pastor of the Congregational church off, ciated at the ceremony which was attended only by the immediate families.
 The only attendants were Miss Gwendolyn Nugent, cousin of the bride, and Henry Lloyd Hughes, brother of the bride.
 The brides gown was of violet transparent velvet in princess style and she wore turban of gold and violet which was made with nose veil. She carried a bouuuet of yel- low souvenir roses. Miss Nugent wore gold colored gown with gold and brown turbarl, fashioned with a nose veil, and carried bouquet of Talisman roses.
 Mis sHughes was a garduate of the Watertown High school and Rus sell Sage College. of Troy, New York. She has been a member of the Watertown High school faculty for several years. Mir. Copeland is a graduate of Watertown High school and attended the University of Maine. He is at present affiliated with the American Metal Hose Company.
 After the ceremony Mir. and Mrs Copeland departed for a short wed- fling trip. The brides travelling out iit was Q raccoon trimmed. green wool suit with brown accessories
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-29
MEYERs-FARRELL

Miss Margaret Cecelia Farrell of St. Mary's hospital and William H Meyers of Harker avenue, son of MT. and Mrs. John Meyers of Hart ford were united in marriage yester- day morning at 9:45 o'clock at the Immaculate Conception church. Rev Francis O'Shea performed the cere- mony and also off1ciated at the nup- tial mass which followed. Miss Helen Farrell was her sisters maid of honor and only attendant and Ger ard Milot attended MT. Meyers as best man.
 The bride wore a gown of white satin with lace yoke, long sleeves ending in points covering the wrist and 8 long skirt with slight train and she wore a finger tip length veil of tulle fastened with rose buds. Her arm bouquet was of Killarney roses, lilies of the valley and gardenias.
 A reception for the immediate families was held at Red Path Inn in Thomaston following the cere- mony. The couple left on an unan- 1ounced wedding trip and upon their return will reside at 69 Hark- CT avenue.
 The bride is a graduate of St. Mary's Hospital Training School for Nurses and was formerly Librarian at the hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-29
DILLANE-HUGHES

Miss Alice Dorothy Hughes, daughter of MT. and Mrs. John Hughes of Park terrace became the bride of James Henry Dillane, son of MT. and Mrs. Jeremiah Dil- lane of Summer street yesterday morning at the Church of the Blessed Sacrament at g o'clock. Miss Rosemary Hughes, 8 sister of the bride, and Francis J. Dillane, a brother of the bridegroom, were the attending couple.
 The bride wore a gown of white satin, made with a high neckline and long sleeves. Her veil, of finger tip length, was of tulle and she carried brides roses with Swansonia The maid of honor wore blue satin, made with a jacket fitted at the waistline and falling into a flare below the hips. She wore hat of blue velvet, made with Veil and blue lace mitts in harmony. Her flowers were Talisman roses. The mother of the bride wore blue crepe with gardenias. The bridegroom's mothers dress was of brown crepe
 The wedding reception was held at the Hughes home, guests attend ing from this city, Hartford, South ington and Naugatuck. The couple upon returning from their wedding trip will live on East Main street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-29
zAPATKA-GEsEK

The wedding of Miss Felicia Gesek, daughter of MT. and Mrs Anthony Gesek of 86 Spring street and Stanley zapatka, son of Mrs Mary zapatka of 195 Spring street both of Naugatuck, was solemnized at 8 o'clock yesterday morning in St. Hedwig's church by Rev. Paul w. Piechocki, pastor. Rev. William Brewer of St. Francis church, cele- brated the nuptial Mass which fol- lowed. There were many relatives and friends of the young couple present. Miss Sophie zapatka, a sis ter of the grom was maid of honor and Miss Jean Gesek, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid. Joseph Rosko of Ansonia was best man add the usher was Joseph Kolokowski of Naugatuck was the usher.
 A reception took place at the home of the brides parents and was attended by more than 100 re- latives and friends. Late nthe day MT. and Mrs. Zapatka left on a wedding trip which will be spent in Washington, D. c. Upon their re- turn, they will reside at 86 Spring street, Union City.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-29
NELsoN-RACE

A very attractive Thanksgiving day wedding took place at the Union Congregational church at 2:30 o'clock, when Miss Mary Evelyn Nel- son, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Ed ward Nelson, of Rockdale avenue be- came the bride of Wallace Jerome Race, son of Mir. and Mrs. Ernest c. Race of Boston, Mass. A double ring ceremony took place. Rev. Oscar Locke, pastor, performed the mar- riage in the presence of large gathering of relatives and friends.
 The church was prettily decorated with palms, ferns and varied colored chrySanthemums. The nuptial music was played by Mrs. Kenneth Lara way, organist. Miss Ethel ziglatzki soloist, sang, T Love You, and Wedding Song" by Mary Rosa.
 The maid of honor was Miss Mar ion Shattuck. The bridesmaids were Miss Marjorie Florian and Miss ISa- bel Currie.
 The ring bearers were James Locke, and Aletha Belle Locke.
 The best man was William Chap man and the ushers, George Gil- christ and Edmund Wilson.
 The bride wore a princess gown of ivory satin, V neckline and jacket with insertions of lace, a long train, and a long tulle veil caught in cap shape. She carried huff with baby mink roses and delphinillm attached, Miss Currie wore baby blue moire taffeta gown princess style, with jacket and royal blue accessories. She carried 8 huff with baby pink roses and delphinium attached.
 James Locke, ring bearer, wore a navy blue formal suit. Aletha Belle Locke, ring bearer wore pale green silk dress.
 The bridegroom's gift to the bride was a gold cross which she wore on her wedding gown.
 The groom's gift to the best man was 8 two- tone wrist watch.
 A reception was held at the Para disc inn for the wedding party.
 Later in the day MT. and Mrs. Race left on an unannounced wed- ding trip, the bride wearing rust silk crepe dress with brown access sories, and brown lapin fur coat.
 The bride attended the south school, Watertown high and was a graduate of Post business college in 1882.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-29
SUssMAN-MOORE

A wedding of Watertown interest took place Thanksgiving day in Holland, Mass, when Miss Florence May Moore, daughter of Eugene M. Moore of Holland, and Max Rein hold Sussfnan of West Granville, Mass, son of MT. and Mrs. Theo- dore Sussman of Saxony, Germany, were married. The ceremony took place at 4:30 in the afternoon at the home of MT. and Mrs. Clifford Moore of Holland. Rev. Charlotte Brown Whitney officiated. The house was attractively decorated vii palms, ferns and pompom chrysanthemums.
 Miss Ida Welden of Sinlsbury rendered a half hour prelude of piano selections and during the ceremony Miss Laura Fuller sang T Love You Truly"
 Miss Mary L. Moore, a niece of the bride, wah her only attendant, and Harold Moore, cousin of the bride, served as best man.
 The brides gown was of white transparent velvet in princess style, made with cowl neckline trimmed with seed pearls. Her fingertip length tulle veil was fastened with 8 head dress of seed pearls and orange blossoms. She carried 8 shower bouquet of white roses. Miss Moore wore a gown of rose brown more taffeta and carried a bou- quet of American Beauty roses.
 A reception was held at the home after the ceremony.
 Among Watertown people who at tended were: MT. and Mrs. H. A. Sexton, Harlin Sexton, Jr., Miss Florence Sexton, John Reynolds, Miss Marjorie Reynolds and MT. and Mrs. A. P. Chapin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-29
sMEGELsKT-WUJCIK

John Smegelski Of CurtisS street and Miss Sophie Wujcik of Green wood street, both of Naugatuckr were united in marriage at 10 o. clock yesterday morning in St. He'd wigs church. Rev. Paul w. Pie chocki, pastor, performed the cere- mony. A nuptial mass followed. Miss Anna Wujcik', a sister of the bride, was bridesmaid and James Gilbert was best man. A reception followed at the home of the brides parents. The couple will reside in Nauga- tuck after a wedding trip.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-29

St. Francis Xavier's church was the scene of one of the holidays prominent nuptials yesterday morn ing at 8:45 o'clock when Miss Georgianna Bernice Peters, daugh- ter of the late MT. and Mrs. Joseph Peters of Lounsbury avenue was united in marriage with Coleman Edward Deegan of Naugatuck. Rev. Edward Gaffney of Naugatuck of- ficiated at the ceremony and also celebrated the nuptial mass which followed. The altar was decorated with chrysanthemums and special program of music was rendered by Professor Robert Birt. Miss Marie Barnes as soloist rendered Ave Maria" and At Dawning." The bride was given in marriage by her brother, Richard V. Peters of Bridgeport and had as her only at tendant, Miss Lorraine Frances Tierney, classmate at St. Mary's training school and James Ken- nedy of Naugatuck was best man. The ushers were: Francis Peters of 6TlQSepOTC, DrOtIler Ol IIle prlQe, and John Deegan of Naugatuck, brother of the bridegroom.
 The bride wore a gown of Lelong Queen Anne model medieval moire styled with full skirt and terminat- ing in a long train and having full sleeves ending in pointed cuffs. Her three-quarter length veil of tulle was arranged in a cap of pleated Illusions and fastened with orange blossoms. She carried a prayer book showered with gardenias, orchids and swansonia. The maid of honor wore frock. of aquarmarine blue transparent velvet in Patou model trimmed with buds of the same ma- terial and her hat of gold metallic cloth was made in coronet style and she carried a bouquet of Roosevelt roses tied with gold rib- bon.
 A reception was held at the home of the bride following the ceremony.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-29
AsHMORE-ANDERsON

nev. William ;Frendberg, pas tor of the Salem Lutheran church in Naugatuck officiated at the wed- ding yesterday afternoon of Miss Ruby Anderson, daughter of MT. and Mrs. J. H. Anderson of North Main street and Fred Ashmore, son of Frederick Ashmore of Tolles square. The wedding was solemn ize0 at 2 o'clock in the home of the brides parent in Naugatuck. A re- ception followed. The attending couple were MT. and Mrs. Mertel Meyer, brother-in-law and sister of the bride. After wedding trip, the young and popular couple will re- side in Naugatuck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-29
BARoNE-MAssUCCI

Miss Edith Barone, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Nicholas Barone of 57 Pemberton street, and Fibre Mas succi, son of Mrs. Marie Massucci of 454 Main street, Southington, were married yesterday at Our Lady of Lourdes church, Waterbury. A reception and dinner followed the ceremony at the home of the brides parents.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-29
WINTER.AQUILAR

Miss Loretta Aquilar, daughter oi MT. and Mrs. William Aquilar oi Meriden road, and Edward J. Win ter, son of MT. and Mrs. Jerome Winter of Lewis avenue in Wolcott were married yesterday morning at g o'clock at St. Peter and Paul rec- tory, Rev. Thomas P. Mulcahy per- forming the ceremony. The bride was given in marriage by her father, William Aquilar. The maid of honor was Miss Mae Aquilar, sister of the bride, and Vincent Renzoni was best man.
 The bride wore gown of white satin, with train, leg O mutton sleeves, high neckline and three quarters length veil trimmed with pearls. Her bouquet was of white roses, calla lilies and snap-dragons. The maid of honor wore coral col ored taffeta, a hat of the same shade with nose veil and she car- ried Talisman roses. The brides mother wore black crepe with a cor- sage of roses and the bridegroom's mother wore dark blue crepe with a corsage of roses. The reception was held at Guertin's inn at Cheshire, forty-five guests attending.
 Out-of-town guests included Mrs. Katie Santora and family of Long Island, MT. and Mrs. Anthony San- tora of Bridgeport, and MT. and Mrs. Thomas Santora of Astoria, Long Island. MT. and Mrs. Winter left on wedding trip to Washington, D. O., the latter wearing 8 crepe dress of hunters green and black coat trimmed with Persian lamb and matching accessories. The groom is a graduate of Leavenworth High school, while the bride attended Mo- hawk school at Mohawk, N. Y.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-29
KrzyIxowskl-T -TarasiewicE

Rev. Jaul w. Piechocxi, pastor of St. Hedwig's church, Naugatuck, ofiiciated at the wedding yesterday morning of Miss Tessie Tarasiewicz of Spring street. both of Naugatuck Miss Natalie Tarasiewicz Q sister of the brides was bridesmaid. hTe best man was Vincent zysk. The --l ..-. .. ---- A---- : --- v
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-29
PALMER GUGLIELMO

Miss Angeline Guglielmo, daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. Angelo Guglielmo of Oak street, and Van- ness Palmer, son of Mrs. Elizabeth Palmer of Giles street, were united in marriage yesterday morning at 8:3O o'clock at St. Johns Episcopal church, Rev. John N. Lewis, off1ciat . ing at the ceremony. Angeline M. Guglielmo was maid of honor, and Lawrence Orge was best man. The bride wore white transparent velvet, princess style, with train, a finger tip veil with coronet, and carried white chrysanthemums and sweet peas. The maid of honor wore brown transparent velvet and car- ried bronze chrysanthemums. The brides mother wore 8 black gown with a corsage of gardenias as did also the bridegroom's mother. Going away the bride wore a green tweed suit with brown accessories.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-29
DORIAN : LEONARD

A wedding of local interest took place yesterday morning at 10:S0 o'clock at St. Thomas church, Fairfield, when Miss Teresa M. Leonard of Fairfield, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Patrick Leonard of Ireland, became the bride of Henry J. Doran of Franklin street, son of Mrs. Anna Doran of Ireland. Rev. William J. Blake was the oficiating clergyman. stephen Rahrig ar- ranged the musical program with Joseph Golesky and Earl Higgins as soloist.
 The bride wore 8 gown of Du- bonnet velvet with silver accessor- ies and carried chrysanthemums. Her sister. Miss Agnes Leonard. as bridesmaid, wore royal blue velvet with a matching trrban and carried tea roses. Patrick Doran was his brothers best man. An informal re- ception was held at the home of MT. and Mrs. Patrick D0ran of Bridgeport after which MT and Mrs. Doran' left for a nunannounhced