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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-07
Miss Apicello, Army Veteran United Today

The marriage of Miss Emma Marie Apicello, daughter of MT. and tMrs. Salvatore Apicello of East Main Street and Anthony Michael ZaSimovich, son of MT. and Mrs. John zasimovich, of Union Street was held this morning at 9:15 o'clock at the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes. Palms and cut flowers banked the altar and a program of nuptial music was presented with Miss Theresa Tremaglio, soloist rendering Ave Maria" and "Panis Angelicus."
 The bride, presented in marriage by her father, was attired in white slipper satin gown fashioned with fitted bodice, leg O mutton sleeves and full skirt cut entrain. Her full length veil of illusion, edged with three inserts of lace, fell from a crown of seed pearl hearts. and she carried bouquet of cala lilies centered with orchids.
 Miss Bernadette Lavoie was maid of honor. She was coStumed in a pink net gown fashioned with a key-hole neckline, fitted bodice, cap sleeves and full skirt. Her cos tune was complemented with a headpiece of pink plumes with matching veil and she carried a spray of mixed flowers.
 Miss Virginia Smith and Mrs. Vito DiGregorio were bridesmaids. They were attired in blue ninon gowns fashioned with sweetheart necklines, shirred bodices, three quarter length sleeves and full skirts. They wore blue feathered headpieces and carried sprays of assorted flowers.
 Michael Krok, brother-in -in-law of the bridegroom was best man, while Nicholas Apicello, brother of the bride and Vito DiGregorio served as ushers.
 Out of town guests from New York, New Jersey, and Washington, D. O., attended a reception at Club Esquire on North Main Street. Mrs. Apicello received in an aqua and black dress with black accessories. She was assisted by the bride grooms mother who wore 8 black dressmaker suit with black access sories. Music was furnished by Jo- seph Angelo and his orchestra.
 When the couple left on a wed- ding trip to New York City. Mrs. Zasimovich wore a white-wine suit with black accessories and Q cor sage of orchids, She is a graduate of Waterbury Catholic High School MT. zasimovich, Q graduate of Leavenworth High School was Q member of the U. 6. Army for three years including one year in the i6outh Pacific.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-07
Local Man WiLI Marry Today h SbriMgfieM

Miss Shirley Ann Sibley, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Raymond A. Sib- ley, Springfield, Mass, and James Arthur Morrow, son of Mir and Mrs. James B. Morrow, Essex Ave nue, will be married this afternoon at P. M. at the Grace Chapel of Trinity Methodist Church, Spring field
 In the wedding party will be Miss Virginia 6 E. Fqagg, Hamden, cousin of the bride, as maid of honor; Rodney Morrow, the bride groom's brother, as best man; Will liam Bowes, also of Waterbury, and Howard Buck, South Wilmington, a classmate of MT. Morrow at the University of Maine.
 Miss Sibley is graduate of West Springfield High School and is a student at the University of Maine. MT. Morrow 8 graduate of Crosby High School, was recently dis charged from the Army after two years service overseas with the Yankee Division and has resumed his studies at the University of Maine
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-07
Local Dance Team
 Plon Winter Study

Barbara Burns, daughter of MT. and Mrs. George Burns of Edin Street and Peggy Parmelee, daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. Ernest Parme- lee of Taylor Street, well-known lo- cal dance team have recently re- turned from New York where they completed their second summer ses- sion of dance instruction. Miss Burns and Miss Parmelee are en- rolled in the teacher training and professional classes at the Chalif Russian Normal School of Dancing and have studied ballet under Leon Varkas and Swoboda, tap under Ed Sinclair. Jack Stanley and Carlos, acrobatic with John Plaza, Span ish with Paco Casino and baby work and pedogy with Frances Cole and Frances Chalif. Miss Burns and Miss Parmele will resume their studies for the Fall and Winter course in the near future.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-07
Rita DeCOninck, Army Veteran Exchange V0zCs

Miss Rita Louise Deconinck, daughter of MT. and Mrs. George H. Deconinck of Pine Street, and Her bert L. DeBarba, on of Engle- bert DeBarba and the late Mrs. Bertha DeBarba of Rose Street ex- changed marriage vows at g o'clock this morning at St. Margaret's Church with the Rev. John Conlan officiating at the marriage cere- money. Pastel gladioli and palms banked the altar and a program of nuptial music was presented
 Miss Elizabeth O'Leary was maid of honor. Miss Barbara Matthews and Miss Felecia Caruso were bridesmaids. Albert DeBarba was best man. Eric DeBarba and Nich- olas Jurkewicz were ushers.
 The pride, presented in marriage by her father, was attired in a white net gown over an underskirt of taffeta fashioned with silk braid scroll design with a fitted bodice with peplum sweetheart neckline, and full skirt with a long train. Her imported veil of illusion was caught to a half hat of net and she carried her mothers pray erbook marked with Eucharist lilies and stephanotis
 Miss O1eary wore an American beauty faille gown fashioned with an off-the-shoulder neckline, fitted bodice and a full skirt. Her cos tune was, ,complemented with a half hat of marching ostrich feathers and she carried a shower bouquet of lilies and white asters.
 The bridesmaids were attired in gowns fashioned similarly to the maid of honors. They wore matching doll hats of ostrich feathers and carried a shower bou- quets of lilies and white asters.
 A reception was held at the Chase Country Club, which was decorated with pastel gladioi, for more than 125 guests. Mrs. De- coninck received in a black silk crepe dress with matching acces- SorieS.
 When the couple left on a we'd ding trip to an unannounced des- tination Mrs. DeBarba wore a black gabardine suit with black access sories. She is graduate of Wa terbury Catholic High School. MT. DeBarba was recently discharged from the U. s. Army after Is months in Italy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-07
Reception Held At Quaker Inn For NewlywedS

Our Lady of LourdeS Church was the scene of the wedding this morning at 10 o'clock of Miss Phyllis Pietrantuono, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Nicholas Pietrantuono, of Harper's Ferry Road, and Mich ael DeStafano, son of MT. and Mrs. Angelo DeStefano of Woodbine Street. The Rev. Alviro Santolini officiated at the marriage service and nuptial Mass. Palms and cut flowers banked the altar and 8 program of nuptial music was pre- sented.
 The bride, given in marriage by her father, was attired in & heavy slipper satin gown styled with a high oval neckline with a sheer yoke with beaded cutwork trim, long sleeves, fitted bodice and full gathered skirt terminating in long train. Her fingertip veil of Illusion was edged with Seh-rolled border and caught to a lowered tiara trimmed with seed pearls and an overthrow veil. She carried bou- quet of white roses, baby's breath and orchids.
 Miss Linda Minicucci, as maid of honor, wore fuchSia chiffon velvet gown fashioned with a sweetheart neckline, bracelet length sleeves, and a full skirt. Her costume was complimented with a Juliet cap of matching material trimmed with fresh flowers and she carried a cas- cade bouquet of yellow roses and delphiniums. John Pietrantuono was his brothers best man. Nick Mari ano and Richard DeStafano, broth CT of the bridegroom were ushers.
 More than 300 guests attended a reception at the Quaker Inn. Out of town guests were from New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, Mrs. Pietrantuono received in a black dress with matching accessories and was assisted by the bridegroom's mother who wore a black dress with black accessories.
 The couple left on a wedding trip to Canada. Mrs. DeStafano wore a black and white pin checked suit with black accessories and a cor sage of orchids. She is a graduate of Wilby High School and Perry's School of Business. MT. DeStefano, @ graduate of Bushwick High School, N. r.. served 4l months in the Army Combat Engineers. in- ciuding IT months duty in the European Theater.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-07

neckline, fitted bodice, bracelet length sleeves and full skirt. Her costume was complemented with a tiara of yellow roses and she carried a matching bouquet. Robert Malone was best man. Mark Geary and John Geary brothers of the bride, were ushers.
 Approximately 100 attended a re- ception at the Copper Kettle. Out of-town guests were from New York, Ansonia, Orange and Hart ford. Mrs. Geary received in a light grey wool jersey ensemble with black accessories and was assisted by the bridegroom,s mother who wore cocoa brown shantung dress with smoke and brown accessories. They both wore ochid corsages.
 When the couple left on & wed- ding trip by motor to Montreal, Canada, Mrs. Mcfarland wore a light grey suit trimmed with brown accessories Russian sable furs and a corsage of orchids. She is a grad uate of Sacred Heart High School, and MT. Mcfarland, a graduate of Wilby High School served in the U. s. Army for four years includ- ing two years duty in the European Theater,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-07
Jeanne DeVic0 WedS
 TOrYingtOn Man Here

The Rev. Rocco Nadile officiated at the marriage ceremony and nup- ptial high Mass uniting Miss Jeanne DeVico, daguhter of Mrs. Anna Device of Bishop Street and William A. OSullivan, son of Mrs Mary O'Sullivan of South Street, Torrington, this morning at 10:45 at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, in setting of palms and gladioli. A musical program was presented with Hollis W. Sweeney, soloist rendering Ave Maria,", Because" and "The Bells of St. Mary's."
 The bride, presented in marriage by her brother, Domenic DeVico was attired in a white gown fashioned with a satin bodice, sweetheart neckline, long sleeves that tapered to point at the wrists and 8 gathered ninon skirt with a long sweeping train. Her fingertip veil of illusion was edged with lace and fell from beaded crown. She car ried a prayerbook marked with orchids and streamers of steph- anotis.
 Mrs. Anne Swift was matron of honor. She was attired in a pink gown styled with jersey bodice with a deep neckline, cap sleeves and gathered skirt of net. Her costume was completed with match ing mitts and an open sweetheart hat of net. She carried an arm bouquet of mixed flowers.
 Mrs. Theresa D'Arcangelo and Miss Barbara O'Sullivan of Torring- ton, sister of the bridegroom, were bridesmaids. They were attired in light blue gowns styled with jersey bodices wit hhigh necklines with yokes of sheer illusion and a gath cred skirt of taffeta over under skirts of net. They wore matching
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-07
St. AnnS Church. Scene Of AttructiUe Wedding

St. Ann's Church was the scene of an attractive wedding this morn ing when Miss Cecile Forest, daugh- ter of Mir and Mrs. Albert Forest, of East Clay Street, became the bride of Joseph Sileo, son of MT. and Mrs. Antonio Sileo, of West Burton Street. The Rev. Ubald Laurion officiated at the o'clock ceremony which was performed be- fore an altar banked with gladiolus and palms. Marcel Doucette, solo, ist, presented a musical program in- cluding Ave Maria" "PaniS Angei- cus", and hymn to the Blessed Virgin.
 For her attendants, the bride chose Miss Jeannette Forest, her sister, as maid of honor, while an other sister, Rita, and sister of the bridegroom, Miss Mary Silio. served as bridesmaids. Maureen Silio and Annette F1orio were flower girls, with Anthony Perrone serving as ring bearer. Ralph Silio acted as his brothers best man. Gene Silio and Henry Fabia were lnSherS.
 Escorted to the altar by her father, the bride wore a long, trained gown of white taffeta. Small ruffleS circled the neckline. Other details were long sleeves and a hustle effect. Her fingertip veil of illusion was held by crown of seed pearls. White roses, surround ing an orchid, made up her cascade bouquet.
 The maid of honor wore a theatre rose marquisette frock, designed with dropped shoulders, fitted bod ice, and full foor-length skirt A tiara of pink horsehair completed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-07

tiara of net and carried arm bou- quets of mixed flowers.
 Miss Venice Grecula and Pene- lope Grecula of Hartford were flower girls. They were costumed in organdy gowns with portrait neck lines, off-the-shoulder necklines and rindle skirts. They wore white organdy bonnets with pink and blue ribbons and carried old fashioned bouquets. Master Thomas Mccarthy, cousin of the bridegroom was ring bearer. Robert Swift, brother-in- law of the bride was best man. Orlando DeVico, brother of the bride, and James Whitney of Tor rington were usherS.
 Following a dinner at DiNapoli's Restaurant for 55 guests, reception was held for 5O0 Out-of- town guests were from Torrington, Hartford, Bristol, Florida, Pennsylvania, New Preston, Washington, New Haven, Indiania, New York, New Jersey, Bloomfield and Providence, R. I. Music was furnished by the Dia- mond Wedding band. Mrs. DeVico received in a black dress with blue accessories and was assisted by the bridegroom's mother, who wore a green dress with brown accessories. They both wore corsages of orchids.
 The couple left on wedding trip to an unannounced destination. Mrs. O'Sullivan wore black suit with pink accessories and corsage Nf hn ie yn4A A Nf Wilby High School. MT. O'Sullivan, graduate of Torrington High School, was member of the U. S.. Marine Corps and served in the Pacific Theater for 18 months. He is associated with the Rialto Theater in Torrington where he is manager.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-07

lace and full length veil of illusion, and will carry a bouquet of gladion and roses.
 The maid of honor's gown will be of shell pink eyelet made with sweetheart necktine, cap sleeves. and she is wearing a matching sweetheart tiara and mitts and car- rying an arm bouquet of mixed summer flowers. The bridesmaids are wearing similarly designed gowns and tiaras of green eyelet., Their bouquets will be similar to that of the maid of honor.
 The brides mother is wearing . navy blue gown with black acces- sories and the groom's mother . dusty rose gown with black access sories. Bouquets of asters are being used for decoration at the church parlors where the reception will be held for 200 guests. Out-of-town guests will attend from Wakefield R. l., Boston and New Hyde Park. N. H.
 Leaving on an unannounced trip the bride will wear melon-colo suit with black accessories. MT. Russell was graduated from Leav- enworth High School, and Mrs. Russel from Crosby High School.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-07
SylUia L. Pierb011t to Wed Vernon Russell Today

The Rev. Leon Dickenson, pastor, is officiating at the marriage this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock of Miss Sylvia Louise Pierpont, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Harold G. Pier pont of East Main Street, and Ver- non Harold Russell, son of Mrs. Charles Rogers of New Milford, and Erskine Russell of Prospect.
 The ceremony will take place at the Mill Plain Union Church. The bride will be given in marriage by her father. Vari-colored gladioli will be used for church decoration. Robert Hill, soloist, will sing Be cause" At Downing" and Through the Years Frederick Wilson is organist.
 The bridal party includes Miss Alice Pierpont, the brides sister, maid of honor; Miss Violet Pier pont, another sister, and Mrs. Dor othy Hill, the groom's sister, as bridesmaids. Harold Hill will be the bridegroom's best man, and ushers will be James MacBroom and Leon Schliff
 The bride is wearing white gown with lace bodice, nylon skirt over faille. She will wear matching lace mittS, a sweetheart tiara o1
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-07
De RienSO-LembO Bridal
 Attracts Large Gathering

Miss Antoinette Marie Lenbo, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Louis Lembo of Third Street was married this morning at g o'clock to Louis Felix De Rienzo, son of Louis De- Rienzo, of Wilson Street, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church The bride, given in marriage by her father, was attended by Miss An geline De RienZo as maid of honor, and the Misses Sanita TurZe and Fanny Cippolone cousins of the bride, and Miss Lydia Paradise as bridesmaids. Joann DeRienzo and Jean Belline, nieces of the groom, were flower girls, and Louis Lembo, nephew of the bride was ring bear CT. Rocco Rosa, friend ot the bridegroom, rec ntly discharged from the U. s. Navy, was best man, and ushers were Victor DeRienzo, brother of the groom, Felix Mar dello, recently discharged from the Navy, a nephew of the groom, and Edward Loyot, cousin of the groom.
 The brides gown was of white brocaded taffeta with ninon sheer yoke with bead and rhinestone edging, long sleeves pointed at the wrist, the skirt styled with g. long train, her fingertip veil falling from crown of rosebuds. She carried a bouquet of white roses centered with an orchid and showered with lilies of the valley. The maid of honor wore a pink gown made with taffeta bodice, sweetheart neckline, bracelet length sleeves, and @ full net skirt appliqued with taffeta flowers. She wore a wide brimmed pink horsehair hat, and carried pink roses and blue delphinium The bridemaids' gowns were de- signed like that of the maid of honor and were in rainbow colors aqua, blue and yellow. They also wore wide brimmed hats and car ried assorted summer flowers. The flower girls wore pink frocks with maching mats. and carried summer flowers. The ring bearer wore tuxedo. The brides mother wore black and fuchsia gown and ar orchid corsage. A reception wal held at 4S Green Street for S0C guests.
 The couple left on Q wedding triE to Philadelphia. the bride travelling in black ensemble. has and aaoes-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-07
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 Chaplain R. Johnson Engaged To Marry

MT. and Mrs. Vinton Freedley, of Pomfret, announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Eleanor Mit- chel Freedley, to Chaplain Richard Alban Johnson, Army of the United States, son of Mrs. Howard Irving Johnson, and the late Rev. MT. Johnson.
 Miss Freedley was graduated from WeStover School and Sarah Lave renee College; her fiance from Trim ity School, Columbia University, and General Theological Seminary. Mrs. Freedley is the former Miss Mary Middleton Mitchell, of Philadelphia a daughter of the late Dr. s. Wier Mitchell, MT. Freeley is New York theatrical producer. Chaplain John son is presently assigned to Halloraxa General Hospital on Staten Island.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-07
Prospect Ceremony Joins OHUe SHckles, Veteran

The Rev. John F. McTeague, pas tor, officiated at the marriage cere- mony and nuptial Mass uniting Miss Olive Ann Stickles, niece of Alexander A. Blondin of Cook Road, Prospect and John R. Quilter, son of Mrs. Margaret Quilter and the late Bartholomew Quilter of Plank Road. The wedding was held this morning at St. Anthony's Church Prospect. Palms and gladioh banked the altar and program of nuptial music was presented by Mrs. Mil dred Roach Le1otte, organist and soloist. Selections included Schu- bert'S Ave Maria" and "Panis An gelicus."
 Presented in marriage by her uncle, Alexander Blondin the bride was attired in a white faille taf- feta gown fashioned with high neckline with lace Peter Pan col lar, a fitted bodice with tiny but tons to the waist, long sleeves that tapered to point at the wrist and a full skirt terminating in long court train. Her full length veil fell from 8 coronet of seed pearls and rhinestones and she carried a bouquet of white roses, gladioli and stephanotis.
 Mrs. Bart Quilter, sister in Jaw of the bridegroom, was matron ot honor. She wore 8 white gown fashioned with taffeta bodice with g. sweetheart neckline, bracelet length sleeves, and bouffant skirt of net with taffeta insertions. Her costume was complimented with a tiara of blue daisy aSters and she carried an arm bouquet of match ing flowers.
 Mrs. Delbert LeMaire, cousin of the bride, and Mrs. Donald Kerr a classmate of the bride, were bridesmaids. They were attired in white gowns styled with Starched lace bodices with high necklines cap sleeves, and full organdy skirts They wore matching mitts, tiaras of ceriSe daisy asterS and carried arm bouquets of matching flowers.
 Bart J. Quilter was his brothers best man. Joseph Ryan and Ed ward Mosel, cousins of the bride groom, were uSherS.
 Miss Bonnie Quilter, niece of the bridegroom was flower girl. She wore gown fashioned with taf- feta bodice with a scalloped neck line, short sleeves, scalloped pep lum and a full skirt. She wore 8 tiara of white asters and carried an old fashioned nosegay.
 Out of town guests from Brook lyn, N. Y, Springfield, Mass, New Haven, Hartford, Ansonia, Fonda N. Y, were present at a reception at Wiggins' Inn. Mrs. Jeannette o Quilter, aunt of the bride. received in a beige wool ensemble with black accessories and a corsage of gar denias. She was assisted by the bridegroom's mother who wore z corsage of gardenias. She was as sisted by the bridegrooms mother who wore grey wool suit wtt brown accessories and corsage ol orchids. Gladioli and assorted gar den flowers We're used for decora' tons.
 When the couple left on . wed ding trip to New York City anC Washington, D. O., Mrs. Quiltel wore Q black gabardine suit witf Ia blonde satin hat black access
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-07
Potchen Family Holds Annual Reunion

The Patchen Family association will hold its eighth annual reunion at Sabbath Day Point House (the old Capt. Sam patchen homestea0 on Sabbath Day Point, Lake George, N. Y, today through Monday. Mrs. William T. Leggett, 99 Windsor Street, Waterbury, is president of the association
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-07

sories, Kolinsky furs and a corsage of orchids. She is 8 graduate of Waterbury Catholic High School and St. Mary's Hospital School of Nursing. MT. Quilter, a graduate of Leavenworth High School served with the U. s. Navy for 38 months He is associated with the National Awning Company.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-07

sories. They will be at home on their return at 12 Third Street. The groom was graduated from Leaven- worth High School and had four years service with the U. s. Army, two and one lnalf overseas. The
 bride was graduated from Wilby High School. M
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-07
Local Doctor and Bride Wed in Montreal

At the Church of St. Ignatius
 of Loyola, Montreal, Canada,
 on Monday,
 Miss Claire Avis Dyer, daughter
 of MT. and Mrs. Roy Dyer, . of that city, became the bride of
 Dr.
 Charles Henry Audet, son of Dr. and Mrs. Charles H. Audet,
 of Church Street, this city. The bridegroom is at
 present serving his i11terneship at St. Mary'S hospital.
 Upon their return from a wedding trip to the Laurenian Mountains,
 the
 couple
 will temporarily reside 42 Church Street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-07

Mrs. Anthony Sparano of st. Jo- seph's Avenue has returned home after a minor operation ct the Wa terbury oifspital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-07

MT. and Mrs. William K. Lawlor and daughters. Mary Lousie, Anne and Marjorie, have returned from . months vacation ct Black Point.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-07
Births

MT. and Mrs. Joseph Palladino, of North Street, announce the birth of a son. Richard Francis, on August 2l, at St. Mary's Hospital. Mrs. Palladino Is the former Miss Helen Santapietro. of North Main Street.
 MT. and Mrs. John Mcclure of Lockhart Avenue announce the birth of their second child, a daughter, Lorraine, at St. Mary's Hospital on Aug. IT. Mrs, Me- Guire was the former Miss Mar garet Kyle of Beecher Avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-07

Miss Gertrude Kilrae and Gus Kilroe of New York City were re- cent visitors in Litchfield at the home of Dr. and Mrs. William O.. spain Of South Street. Litchneld. and Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-07
To Study at State UuiUerSity

Miss Metz, daughter MT. and Mrs. c. W. Metz of
 Highland Avenue, FattS Mills, a staff member of the
 Lincoln House Association, will enter the first class of
 the newly formed University Connecticut School
 of Social Work, Hartford, Sept. g. She Is a graduate of Pembroke College, Brown University.