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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-19
Elena PeYrOne, Nayy Vet United M Marriage

In a setting of palms and white pompons Miss Elena Dolores Per rome. daughter of MT. and Mrs. Stephen Perrone of Wilson Street, and Albert Gonthier, son of MT. and Mrs. Fernand Gonthier of Welles Street, were united in mar riage at 8 o'clock this morning at the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes. The Rev. Joseph Graziano of1ciated at the marriage ceremony and cele- brated the nuptial Mass. Miss Wini- fred Genino, organist, and Miss Gloria Donofrio, soloist, presented 8 musical program.
 Escorted to the altar by her father, the bride was attired in white slipper satin gown fashioned with net yoke ending in V with drop shoulder effect trimmed with seed pearls, long sleeves that tapered to point at the wrist and a full skirt with hustle terminating in 8 long train. Her imported full length veil of illusion fell from a lace crown and was trimmed with rhinestones and seed pearls and she carried 8 shower bouquet of white pompons centered with an orchid with streamers of baby's breath.
 Miss Louise Perrone was her sis ter's maid of honor. She wore a Sea-foam green net gown with a drop shoulder effect trimmed with ruffles, ruffled short puffed sleeves, fitted bodice trimmed with Kelly green velvet and 8 full skirt edged with ruffles. Her costume was com plemented with matching green mitts, lowered tiara with shoul- der length veil and she carried an arm bouquet of yellow pomponS centered with purple pompons.
 The Misses Rose Perrone and Pauline Daddona were bridesmaids. They were costumed in pink-orchid net gowns, fashioned with sweet heart neckline, drop shoulder eff fects ruffled, puffed sleeves, fitted bodiceS trimmed with dark lavender velvet, and full skirts trimmed with shoulder length veils and carried arm bouquets of orchid pompons centered with yellow pompons. Phillip LaRiviere, cousin of the bridegroom, was best man. Stephen Perrone, Jr., brother of the bride and Carmen Papa were ushers.
 Approximately 400 attended a re- ception at St. Joseph's Hall. Music was furnished by Napolitano's or chestra. Out-of-town guests were from Montreal, Canada, Burlington, Vt., Woodstock, Vt., West Orange, N. J., New York, New Haven, Wood- bridge, Stamford and Bridgeport. Mrs. Perrone received in gray crepe dress with silver sequin trim, black hat trimmed with pink feath- CTS and black accessories with a corsage of pink roses and lavender sweetpeaS. She was assisted by the bridegroom's mother who wore a pearl gray light wool ensemble with pink and black feather hat, matching accessories and corsage of deep pink pompons.
 When the couple left on a wed- ding trip to an unannounced des- tination, Mrs. Gonthier wore 8 three-piece black wool suit with silver sequin trim, Kolinsky furs, black accessories and a corsage of orchids. She is a graduate of Wilby High School. MT. Gonthier, a grad uate of Leavenworth High School, served in the U. s. Navy for 32 months including 20 months in the South Pacific Theater. Upon their return they will reside at Il Welles Street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-19
ConQreqotionoi

THOMASTON FIRsT-The Rev Peter Macdonald, pastor by Rs Wo ohn eara cgo m of the old school at the worship e;45 % A. M Pilgrim BuSkHE a Buner PaiGr. @ Rev Alan
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puffed sleeves and 8 ruff1ed tlereo skirt. Her costume was comple- mented with a matching Juliet cap and mitts and she carried an old fashioned bouquet of mixed flowers. Joseph Sarasin of Beacon Falls, was his brothers best man. Mel win Brooks of Cheshire and Arnold Blatherwick of Waterville, cousins of the bride, were ushers.
 Out-of-town guests from New York, Bridgeport, Rhode Island, Ansonia, Torrington, Thomaston and Watertown attended recep- tion at Turner Hall. Mrs. Leisring received in black two-piece dress with sequin trim, black velvet hat trimmed with ostrich feathers and was assisted by the bridegroom's mother who wore a black dress with black accessories. They both wore corsages of roses.
 The couple left on wedding trip to an unannounced destination. Mrs. Sarasin wore forest green suit with brown accessories, a three quarter length coat and a corsage of orchids. She is a grad uate of Wilby High Shool and Posts Junior College. MT. Sara sin, a graduate of Massachusetts Technical High Shool served in the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-19

her father, was attired in a white brocaded faille gown styled with cowl neckline, long sleeves that tapered to point at the wrist and full skirt terminating in a long train. Her fingertip veil of illusion fell from calot of net medallions and seed pearls and she carried a shower bouquet of white roses, and chrysanthemums centered with or chids.
 Miss Catherine Dougherty of St. Albans, Vermont, was maid of honor. She wore a shell pink faille gown styled with a fitted bodice, cap sleeves and a full skirt. Her costume was complemented with matching gauntlets, and headband of pink, white and yellow pompons, and she carried a Colonial bouquet Of matching pompons.
 Mrs. William Ostrandee and Miss Althea Candee of Naugatuck, sis- ter of the bridegroom, were brides maids. They were gowned in heav- enly blue faille gowns fashioned similarly to the maid of honor'S with matching headbands of yellow and bronze pompons and they car- ried matching Colonial bouquets of pompons.
 Edward Candee was his brothers best man. Franklin Smith and Ray mond Bird, cousins of the bride groom, and William Ostrander and Raymond Blomberg were ushers.
 A wedding breakfast was held in the Colonial Room of The Elton for members of the bridal party and immediate families, followed by reception at the brides home. Out of-town guests were from Nauga- tuck, Prospect, Cheshire, Water town, Hamden, New York City and Vermont. Mrs. Many received in soldier blue wool ensemble with black accessories and was assisted by the bridegroom's mother who wore a Burgundy wine crepe dress with black sequin trim, black access sories. They both wore corsages of pink and white pompons.
 When the couple left on a wed- ding trip to Maine, Mrs. Candee wore a black gabardine suit with black accessories and a corsage of orchids. She is graduate of St. Mary's High School, St. Albans, Vermont. MT. Candee, graduate Of Naugatuck High School served in the U. s. Army Air Forces for 4 l/2 years including 38 months in the C.B.I. Theater. Upon their return they will reside at Horton Hill Road Naugatuck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-19

plemented with a matching braided Juliet cap and she carried an arm bouquet of yellow pompons tied with a gold bow. Arthur Legge was his brothers best man.
 Approximately 200 attended a re- ception at Venta Hall. Mrs. D. Amico received in a black ensemble with black accessories and was as- sisted by the bridegroom's mother who wore blue dress with match ing accessories. They both wore cor sages of gardenias.
 The couple left on wedding trip to New York and Washing ton, D. c. Mrs. Legge wore a gray ensemble with a black topper, black accessories and a corsage of orchids. She is a graduate of Wilby High School. MT. Legge, a graduate of Wilby High School served in the European Theater. Upon their re- turne they will reside at 390 Wash ingtOn Avenue
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-19
Pastor UniteS Couple Al Sacred Heart Chnrch

The Rev. Henry E. Quinn, pastor, officiated at the double ring cere- mony and celebrated the nuptial Mass uniting Miss Eleanor Albino, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Anthony Albino, of Marley Place and Fran ciS Barrere, son of John P. Barrere of Nyack, New York. The wedding was held this morning at g o'clock at the Sacred Heart Church in a setting of palms, chrysanthemumS and gladioli. A musical program was presented with Mrs. Mildred Burns, organist, and Mrs. Julia Morrone, soloist rendering Ave Maria" and "Panis Angelicus."
 The bride, presented in marriage by her father, was attired in a white slipper satin gown fashioned with sweetheart neckline trimmed with seed pearls, fitted bodice, long sleeves that tapered to 8 point at the wrist and full skirt cut entrain. Her full length veil of imported illusion fell from crown of pearls and she carried 8 shower bouquet of white roses and gardenias, centered with orchids with streamers of stephanotis.
 Miss Mary Rossi, aunt of the bride, was maid of honor. She was coStumed in deep rose crepe gown fashioned with fitted bodice with hustle and a full skirt. Her costume was complemented with a matching picture hat and she car ried an arm bouquet of roses and blue delphinium.
 Miss Lois Rossi and Mrs. Pat Petit, both cousins of the bride, Mrs Eugene Barrare, SiSter-in- of the bridegroom and Miss Mar garet Senzamici were bridesmaids. They were attired in blue chiffon gowns styled with sweetheart neck lines, fitted bodices and full skirts. They wore pink picture hats and carried pink roses tied with blue ribbons.
 John w. Kane of Nyack was best man. Eugene Barrere, brother of the bridegroom, Joseph Albino, brother of the bride, Lawrence Blanc and John Albino, cousin of the bride, were ushers.
 More than 400 attended recep- ton at DiNapoli's Restaurant. Music was furnished by Vincent Magro and his orchestra. Mrs. Albino received in a black dress with sequin trim, matching access sories and was assisted by the bridegroom's sister, Mrs. Alexine Grossenbach, who was attired in black dress with sequin trim. They both wore corsages of orchids. Out of-town guests were from Nyack, New York, Hartford, New Jersey, Long Island, Thomaston and Cheshire.
 When the couple left on a we'd ding trip to the South, Mrs. Bar rere wore a black suit with black accessories and a corsage of orch ids. She is graduate of Sacred Heart High School. MT Barrare is a veteran of three and a half years in the Pacific Theater. Upon their return they will reside at 843 Bank Street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-19
Miss ZemMOSki, Stamford Man Wed in City

At 10 o'clock this morning at St. Stanislaus KoStka Church, MISS Eleanor Theresa zembrosi, daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. Chester zem- broski of Chestnut Avenue and Ed mund Walter Lesnikowski, son of MT. and Mrs. Henry Lesnikowski, of Clinton Avenue, Stamford, were united in marriage by the Rev. John Balasa. White chrysanthemums and autumn flowers decorated the church and 8 program of nuptial music was presented by Mrs. Mary SplettstoSher, soloiSt Selection in cluded Ave Maria" and "Panis AngelicuS."
 Escorted to the altar by her father, the bride was attired in an old fashioned gown fashioned with an off-the-shoulder neckline, with a yoke of sheer illusion, long sleeves that tapered to point at the wrist and a full skirt with a draped apron effect in front and 8 hustle in back, terminating in long train. Her fingertip veil of illu- sion fell from a coronet of orange blossoms and she carried an old fashioned bouquet of white roses, pompons and orchids.
 Miss Regina Hotkoski of Terry vile was maid of honor. Miss Ruth Zembroski of Union City was brides maid and Miss Elaine Bobinski Of Stamford was flower girl. Miss Hot koSki was coStumed in an old fash toned yellow gown fashioned with a fitted bodice, off-the-shoulder neckline, yoke of sheer illusion and a full skirt with an apron effect and hustle. Her costume was com plemented with matching picture hat and mitts and she carried Colonial bouquet Of bronze pom pons and yellow roses. Miss Zem- broski wore an aqua gown fashioned similarly to the maid of honorS gown. She wore a matching picture hat and mitts and carried Colonial bouuuet of yellow pompons and token roses. Miss Boninski was at tired in a white taffeta gown fash toned with sweetheart neckllne, fitted bodice. short puffed sleeves, and a full skirt. She wore a match ing bonnet and carried miniature old fashioned bouquet of pink and blue flowers.
 Stanley Rapecki of suffield and Leo Bobinski of Stamford were ushers.
 Out-of-town guests from New Haven, Stamford, Sufleld, Hart ford, Bristol, Terryville, Union City Naugatuck, Detroit, Jersey City, Bayonne, N. J., Arlington, N. J., and Thomaston attended reception at the Copper Kettle. Mrs. zembroskl received in forest green dress with black accessories and was aS- sisted by the bridegroom's mother who wore a black and pink dress with black accessories. Both wore corsages of roses.
 When the couple left on wed- ding trip to an unannounced des- tination, Mrs. Lesnikowski wore a green ensemble with brown acces- sories and a corsage of orchids. She is a graduate of Wilby High School. MT. Lesrfikowsh, graduate o1 Stamford High School and Stana- ford Trade School, is a veteran of the D. s. Navy with three years overseas duty.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-19
Miss Garrafo,
 Former AiYm1an Exchange VO1gS

The marriage of Miss Josephine Garraffo, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Frank Garraffo of Dikeman Street and Frederick E. Steinert, son of Mrs. Frederick w. Steinert of Will low Street was held this morning at g o'clock at St. Lucy's Church. The Rev. Felix Scoglio officiated at the marriage ceremony in a setting of palms and autumn flowers. Mrs. Jerome Mascoli, organist and Mrs. Louis Russo, soloist and the church choir presented musical program.
 Given in marriage by her father, the bride was attired in 8 white slipper satin gown fashioned with a drop shoulder effect, outlined with medallions, leg O mutton sleeve, fit ted bodice, and full skirt trimmed with medalGons, with an overskirt of fine net. Her full length veil of illusion fell from tiara of orange blossoms and she carried bouquet of white roses and gardeniaS cent cred with orchids with streamerS of stephanotis.
 Miss Josephine Garraffo, cousin of the bride, was maid of honor. She wore a yellow satin gown fashioned with a fitted bodice, drop shoulder effect and a full skirt trimmed with appliques. She wore match ing tiara and carried an arm bou- quet of talisman roses and babys breath.
 The Misses Ann Tollo, Mary Pa Jumbo, Peggy Fox and Angeline Bindone. cousin of the bride, were bridesmaids. They were attired in gowns fashioned with fitted bodice of faille with sweetheart necklines, bracelet length sleeves and full skirts of net. Miss Tollo and Miss Palum- bo were gowned in aqua and Miss Fox and Miss Bindone were attired in pink. They wore matching flow CT tiaras and carried arm bouquets of pink and yellow roses and baby's breath.
 Miss Carol Ann Skinkinich was her aunt's flower girl. She wore white silk taffeta gown styled with a fitted bodice and 8 skirt ot net over an underskrt of taffetta. She wore a matching flower tiara and carried shower bouquet of mixed garden flowers and baby's breath.
 Thomas Bush, brother-in-law of the bridegroom was best man, Will liam Mercier cousin of the bride groom, Arnold Scriven, Dante Petro and Donald Cass were ushers.
 Approximately $50 attended re- ception at Green Street Hall. Out of-town guests were from New York, Ansonia, New Haven, New Jersey and Florida. Mrs. Garraffo received in 8 black dress with black acces- sories and was assisted by the bride groom's mother who wore a dark blue velvet dress with matching &C., cessories. They both wore corsages of gardenias and roses.
 When MT. and Mrs. Steinert Left on a wedding trip to Florida, Mrs. Steinert wore a pea green gabard1ne suit with black topper, black ac- cessories, Kolinsky furs, and a cor sage of roses and gardenias. Upon the return they will reside at 57 Center Street. MT. Steinert is a veteran of the Army Air Forces having served in the Pacific Theater for 20 months.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-19
POzVer.S Model
 To Direct ShOzv

Leon Institute of Hair Dressing will sponsor Fashion and Hair Style Show Monday night at the Hair Designing School on East Main Street.
 Mrs. Toni Stewart, former Powers model will direct the show An outstanding display of fash ions and styles of the day will be the feature of the show depicting the American woman at work and at play.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-19
Miss Ritu Eileen Many
 NnugatuCk Man Wed Here

The Rev. Francis M. O'Shea oth- ciated at the marriage ceremony uniting Miss Rita Eileen Many, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Paul A. Many of Park Place and Robert Harvey Candee of Candee Road, Naugatuck at II o'clock this morn ing at the Church of the Immacu- lac Conception. Autumn flowers banked the altar and program of nuptial, professional and recession al music was presented by Professor Frederick F. Harmon, organist.
 The bride, given in marriage by
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-19
Education Group Plans Schedule

The Association of Childhood Education, Waterbury Branch, held their first meeting of the season Monday in the Leavenworth High School library. Miss Madeline Nor ris, president, presided. Following the business meeting a social hour was held.
 It was announced that Miss Leo nie Brandin of New Haven will talk on visual education at the Nov. 18 meeting. Plans were also made to start 8 merchandise club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-19
Lucy Bo1ges
 SbeakSat Meeting OfJuniOr Women

Miss Lucy Adeline D'Amico, daughter of MT. and Mrs John D. Amico of Washington Avenue and William c. Legge, son of Mir and Mrs. Eugene Legge of Hungerford Avenue were united in marriage at g o'clock this morning at double ring ceremony at the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. The altar was banked with palms and cut flowers and a musical program was presented by Miss Winnie Ge- mino, organist and Joseph Bergan- tino, soloist.
 The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a white gown fashioned with satin bodice with a yoke of net, long sleeves of net over an underskirt of satin and terminating in long train. Her full length veil of sheer illusion fell from tiara of orange blossoms and she carried cascade bouquet of roses and pompons.
 Miss Ann DeCosmo, aunt of the bride, was maid of honor She wore coral gown styled with a fitted bodice, capped sleeves and a full skirt. Her costume was com
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Lnterdenoninotionok

GLAD TIDING TABERNACLE-Corner Union and South Elm streets-Henry Carlson. minister. Sunday School for all ages P. M Worship and sermon, F. M. and prayer 7;3o P. M Prayer meeting, Thursday F. M. SALVATION ARMY, Cherry street-Adjutant and Mrs Gould, officers in charge. Sunday School, 10 Al M Adjutant Van Gould will speak Must Choose Between Heaven and Her at the holiness ship, 11:30 A. M. Young Peoples Legion e:1g P. M Lt Charles Mcclellan will preach at the salvation service 7:M F. V.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-19
Church Of The Nozorene

CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. II East Main Street.-The Rev Myron E. Rchey, pastor Sunday School 10 A. M. Not Want will be the sermon subject at the worship. A. M. The Discipeship of Giving will be the topic at the Young Peoples meeting 6;iS r. M; evangestic service. 7so F. M. Prayer meeting Friday. 7:46 P. N.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-19
Advent Christian

ADVENT CHRISTIAN, Cherry Street.-The Rev. O. Ariel Ainsworth pastor Rally Day will be observed all day Family Loyalty will be the sermon subject at the worship 0:3O A. There will be roll call of members and dedication babies Church School 45 A M A group of Gideons will attend the evening ship at which there will be guest speaker chalk artist a male quartet, P. M.
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Christian Science

FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, Corner Holmes and Mitchell Avenues-Services 1045 A. M. and 7:30 P. M Sunday School. 10:45 A. M Meeting including testimonies or Christian Science healing Wednesday, P. A
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Sunday Services m Churches of Waterbury and Vicinity

Saturday at 4 P M. and from to P. M ST. FRANCIS, Naugatuck-Tne Rev. Paul E. Heating. pastor Masses z. S. g. 10 and II A. M TORRINGTON, ST. FRANCIS CHURCH, 16O Main Street The Rev Daniel Manning pastor the Rev Joseph Elan pher Devne assistants Masses at s. S. g. 1o and H. Harwinton Church 9:30. TORRINGTON, SACRED HEART CHURCH, 116 Grove Street.-The Rev John Zihaia, pastor the Rev. Mar shall Flip, assistant. 6:3O, 7:SO. and Il. Sunday afternoon 2:30 TORRINGTON, ST. MARYS CHURCH, Pulaski Street The Rev John .Kowalski. pastor. the Rev John A. Jankowsk, assistant Masses at 7:30 8:30 and IL TORRINGTON, SS. PETERS CHURCH, East Main Street The William P. BotticelH pastor, the Rev Fred Americana Coskantno assistant Masses at 10. and Il,
 GOSHEN AND CORNWALL-The Joseph Cunning ham, pastor Masses. Goshen at g and 10:30. Mass. in Cornwall. 9.
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U. s. Navy for g months including duty in the Pacific Theater.
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African Methodist

MOUNT OLIVE A. M. E. ZION Pearl Street.-The Rev. g. W. Weller pastor Church School. A. M In observance Day the pastor will preach on "A Handful in the Earth, Il A. M choir of women will sing Birds of Promise, with Mrs. Elsie Mum in charge will render program P. NJ. The Women's program will conclude with a by the c. R.
 Walker of Baptist Church in New York
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Methodist

GRACE, ThOmaston Avenue-The Rev. Richard Mutt Church School, s:45 A. M. Our Trespasses will be the subject at the worship Il A. M Youth Eel lowship installation of officers, F. M The Universal will the discussion topic at the Young Adult Fellowship 7:3O P. M The W.SCs district meeting, Wednesday. 10 A. M The W.SCS Mission study Group will the home of Mrs Harry Lattimer, 14ls Thomaston Avenue Thursday, 7:30 P. M
 FIRST North md Savings Streets-The John J. snavely pastor. The Use of Day will be the ser subject the worship, 10:30 A. M Younger class 11O5 A. M Older classes, 1:s5 A. M Adult classes Woodruff Assembly, 1:45 A. M. The Rev. Bruce Whttemore, pastor of the West Side Hill Methodist Church, will speak The Kingdom Come at the Fellowship meeting P M. In Betweeners meet ing, Wednesday, M. Rummage sale, Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 29>and the parlors of the church
 ST. PAUL'S, East Street.-The Rev. Edwin N. P. Hempel pastor. Youth Sunday will be observed tomor- School 9:30 A. M. The worship will conducted by people of the par ish 1O:45 A. M William Magee, Jr, will direct the service Jack Spring will lead in prayer and read the Scriptures Girls Chorus and the Junior Choir will furnish special The Rev Milton Nilsson of the Watervle Union Church will bring the massage Pray CT and Study Hour, Wednesday, 7:45 F. M.
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FIRST Grove Street.-The Rev. David P pastor. The pastor will preach Let's Try Christianity a worship which the laymen will assist 10:30 A. M He will preach An Honorable Life worship, 7s0 P. M Judson Fellowship 5;So P. Mems League meeting in the Blue Room, Monday. M. Community School of Christian Living will open with supper Monday 6 F. M workers con1erence N at Avenue Mddlebury Tuesday. 7:30 P. M Fall Fellow
 andm mot Thursday P. M.