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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-17

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 More than 200 will attend a re- ception at Grange Hall this after noon. Mrs. Spallone will receive in black dress with matching accessor- les and a corsage of white roses. She will be assisted by the bridegroom's mother who will wear a navy dress With matching accessories and a corsage of white roses. She will be assisted by the bridegroom's mother who will wear navy dress with matching accessories and a corsage Of red roses. Out of town guests will be from Hartford, Torrington. Vir- glnla and Massachusetts.
 The couple will leave in a wedding trip to an unannomlced destination. Upon their return they will reside at 69 Harpers Ferry Road. Mrs. Car rlero Wall wear two piece suit of pale yellow with brown accessories and a corsage of orchids. She is a graduate of Waterbury Catholic High School and St. Mary,s Hospital School of Nursing. MT. Carriero is a graduate of Wilby High School and was recently discharged from the Army after serving in the European for one year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-17
Miss Siconolf, Navy Veteran Married Today

The Rev. Patrick Flynn officiated at the marriage Of Miss Pauline Ann Sieonolf, daughter of MT and Mrs. Thomas Sieonolfi. of Wilson Street and James Vincent Cimag- lio, son of MT and Mrs. Arcan- gelo Cimaglio, of Shelly Street, at 8 o'clock this morning at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Palms and gladioli banked the altar and a special program of nuptial music was presented by Miss Theresa Tremaglio, soloist. Selections in- cluded Ave Maria" and "Panis Angelicus"
 The bride, escorted to the altar by her father, was attired in a white satin gown fashioned with basque bodice coming to a point at the waist, as deep-shoulder neckllne of sheer marquisette edged with a satin braid, long sleeves
 that tapered to a point at the wrist, and a full skirt terminating ln long train. Her veil of illu- sion was caught to tiara of orange blossoms and she carried prayerbook marked with white roses and streamers of stephanotis.
 Miss Jennie Cimaglio was maid of honor She wore an Australian green mouSseline de soie gown fashioned with fitted bodice, an off-the-shoulder neckline and full skirt with hustle. Her cos tune was completed with a bonnet of matching material, long mitts and she carried a colonial bouquet of tallsman roses. Adam Bosco wass best man.
 More than 300 attended a recep- tlon at the Quaker Inn. Out-of- town guests were from New York. Pennsylvania, New Haven and Massachusetts. Mrs. Siconolfi re- celved in a black dress with black accessories. She was assisted by the mother who wore a Navy blue print dress with match Ing accessories They both wore corsages of orchids.
 The couple left on a wedding trip through the New England States and Canada. Mrs. Cimaglio wore a white Palm Beach suit with black accessories and a corsage of orchids. She is a graduate of Crosby High School. MT. Cimaglio, a graduate of Leavenworth High School, was recently discharged rom the U. s. Navy after Is months duty in the Pacific Theater.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-17
Miss Louise Sballone
 Bride of Aymy Veteran

The marriage of Miss Louise L. 5pallone, daughter of MT. and Mrs John B. Spallone of Fulton Street and Angelo V. Carriero, son of MT and Mrs. Leonard Carriero of Crown Street was held this morning at s o'clock at the Church of SS. Peter and Paul. The Rev. Michael F. Keat- ing officiated at the marriage cere- mony and nuptial high Mass. Palms and white gladioli banked the altar and musical program was present. ed. Miss Ruth Almsteadt of Tor rington Soloist, rendered Ave Maria md 'PaniS Angelicus
 The bride, presented in marriage y her father was attired in white gown fashioned with a lace bodice, high neckline of illusion, long sleeves that tapered to a point at the wrist, and a fullskirt of nylon set with long train edged with net ruffles and trimmed with satin ooWs. Her veil of starched lace fell from heartbeat crown and she car- ried a prayerbook marked with white orchids and streamers of Stephanoitis.
 Miss Lucy M. Carriero, sister of he bridegroom was maid of honor. She was attired in an old fashioned gown of sky blue starched chiffon styled with bertha, fitted torso and full skirt with a hustle Her cas- tune was completed with matching mitts and she wore a blue sequin crown with shoulder length veil. She carried an arm bouquet of mix 4d flowers.
 Miss Josephine M. Spallone, sis er of the bride and Miss Ann K. Wood Of Naugatuck, a classmate of he bride, were bridesmaids. They were attired in shell pink gowns of starched chiffon styled similarly to :he maid of honor's. They wore pink sequin crown with shoulder length 'eils and carried Colonial bouquets.
 Domenic J. Spallone, brother of 5he bride, was best man. Domenic c. Spallone of Southbury, cousin of the bride and Felix A. Colovecchio were
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-17

costume was completed with match ing mitts and she wore a tiara of red roses from which sky blue veil fell and carried a colonial bouquet of red roses. Frederick Sullivan was best man. Francis Sugrue, brother of the bride and James Mccarthy were uShers.
 A reception was held at the Cop per Kettle. Out of town guests were from New York, Thomaston and Watertown. Mrs. Sugrue received in a black metal dress with match ing accessories.
 The couple left on a wedding trip to New Hampshire. Mrs. Doran wore a white dress with black accessories and corSage of tea roses. She is a graduate of Wilby High School. MT, Doran is a member of the Water bury Police Department. Upon their return they will reside at PTS East Main Street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-17
Rosalyn Biron, Former Airnlan, Wed at St. Ann s

Miss RoSalyn Marie BlrOn, daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. Joseph Biron of Thrushwood Place and Theodore Burmeister, son of MT. and. Mrs William Burmeister of Meriden Road were united in marriage this
 morning at 11:30 at St. Ann's Church The Rev. Alfred Mathieu officiated at the marriage ceremony and celebrated the nuptial high Mass. A musical program as pre- sented with Marcel Doucette, solo- ist, rendering Ave Maria" and "PaniS Angelicus. y Palms, white gladioI and roses banked the altar
 The bride, given in marriage by her father, was attired in white gown fashioned with fitted bodice With a high neckline of illusion trimmed with seed pearls a peplum of white nylon taffeta and bouf- fant skirt terminating in court train Her fingertip veil of illusion fell from a halo of Chantilly lace and seed pearls and she carried an arm bouquet of white roses and or chids.
 Miss Eileen Mayer was her eou- sins maid of honor She wore a sea foam crepe gown fashioned with a jewel neckline, fitted bodice, cap sleeves, and gathered skirt with a wide gold belt. Her costume was completed With gold sequin Juliet cap and she carried a cascade bou- quet of tea roses and baby's breath.
 Mrs. William Ward and Miss Alice Biron, a cousin of the bride, were bridesmaids. They were attired in American Beauty gowns styled sim ilarly to the maid of honor's gown. They wore gold sequim Juliet caps and carried cascade bouquets of American Beauty roses and baby's breath
 Ernest Sathory was best man. Will liam Ward and John Daly were ush- CTS.
 Approximately one hundred and fifty guests attended the reception which was held at the home of the brides parents. Mrs. Biron receiv- ed in navy blue crepe dress with a matching accessories and a cor sage of tea roses. Mrs. Burmeister was attired in fuscia crepe dress with matching accessories and cor sage of orchids.
 The couple left on a wedding trip through the New England States and Canada. Mrs. BurmeiSter wore a grey wool suit with brown access sories and a corsage of orchids. Upon their return they will reside at Is ThrushWood Place. Miss Bi- ron is a graduate of Wilby High School. MT Burmeister, a graduate of Wilby High School, was recently discharged from the U. s. Army Air Forces after serving in the Pacific Theater.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-17
Leila Ann Reese
 Honored by Friends On Sixth Birthday

MT. and Mrs. Gaal Reese, of Cooke Street, entertained yesterday for their daughter, Leila Ann, who observed her sixth birthday.
 Young friends of the celebrant attending the event were Chrissy Kenney, Stephen Mullaney, Mary Elizabeth Dillane, Susan Jane Wynn. Suzanne Grossman, Jane Grossman, Judith Keefe, Jacqueline Keefe, Betsy Ann Johnson, David Niven, Francine Minerio, Margaret Doyle, Jane Doyle, David Winde- bank, William Wilner, Marjorie May. Kenneth Baron and Lewis A. Monnetti, 3rd.
 A luncheon was also served for the mothers of the children present. They were Mrs. Elmer Nichols, Mrs. Milton Vim, Mrs. Alfred Berment, Mrs. Julius Grossman, Mrs. Esther Wilner, Mrs. Milton Baron, Mrs. Louise Niven, Mrs. James Doyle and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-17
Ex-Arn1y Nurse, Pacifo
 Veteran Wed THis Morning

Miss Florence Marie Wurm daughter of MT. and Mrs. Charles w. Wurm of Yale Avenue, Middle bury, became the bride of Charles Edward Murphy, of Chase Parkway at 10 o'clock this morning at Blessed Sacrament Church. The Rev. Edward Morrison officiated at the marriage ceremony and celebrated the nuptial high Mass in a setting of palms and white gladioli William O'Brien, soloist rendered Ave Maria" and 'lPanis and On This Day, Oh, Beautiful Mother" .-
 The bride was attended by Miss Esther Futile of Wallingford as maid of honor The Misses Nancy Riley of Middlebury, Miriam Han son and Jane Bentley, classmates of the bride, and Marjorie O'Rourke, Army Air Corps of Washington, D. C.. were brides maids. Nicholas Klesch, brother in-law of the groom served as best man. USherS Included Austin Tenn, Edward Anderson, both cousins of the bride. Francis Ring, cousin of the groom, and Joseph Stango, friend of the groom.
 The bride, given in marriage by her father, was attired in white brocaded satin gown, fashioned with a sweetheart neckline. fitted bodice, long sleeves that tapered to B point at the wrist, and a full skirt gut en train. Her finger tip veil Of
 Illusion fell from a tiara of studded pearls and she carried a white marked with orchids and streamers of stephanotis.
 The matron of honor wore a floor length gown of white lowered narquisette over orchid designed to the brides, with cap sleeves. Gathered yelling fell from l matching cap, trimmed with vel
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-17

low daisies. Orchid nliVts cornples~ ed her ensemble. She carried a garden bouquet comprising aSters and showers of mixed flowers.
 The bridesmaids also wore gowns designed similarly to the bride. Miss Riley and Miss Hanson wore yellow ensembles, while Miss Bent- ley and Miss ORourke wore green.
 A reception for more than 85 guests will be held at the Chass Country Club which will be dec- orated with garden flowers. A string ensemble will offer a musical pro- gram. Out-of- guests from Akron, Ohio, Washington, D. C., and Westfield. Mass, and Wallingford will attend.
 The brides mother will receive in printed pink silk gown, large white hat, white accessories, and an or enid corsage. She will be assisted by Miss Helen Murphy, the bride groom's sister, who will be gowned in navy blue fuchsia hat, and a corSage of garden flowers.
 The bridal couple will leave later in the day on an unannounced wedding trip, the bride wearing a lime-colored suit, white hat and &C., cesSories and a corsage or roses.
 Mrs. Murphy is graduate of the Naugatuck High School, Water- bury Hospital School of Nursing, and served with the Army Nurse Corps for 21 months. She spent Is months overseas with the armed forces in England and Germany.
 MT. Murphy is an alumni of Crosby High School, the University of Alabama, where he received his bachelor of science degree. He did graduate work at Yale University and Teachers College, and is pres ently a member of the Driggs and Merriman schools in this city. He served during the war for two years in the South Pacific.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-17
Eleanor Watson Sn171ner Weiss
 Wed Today

Miss Eleanor May Watson, daugh- ter Of MT. and Mrs Edwin Watson Of Wheeler Street and Sumner Bab- cock Weiss, son of MT. and Mrs. William H. Weiss of West Main Street were married at 10 o'clock this morning at St. Johns Church. The Rev. Charles Berger, Jr., per formed the marriage ceremony in a setting of palms and gladioli.
 Given in marriage by her father, the bride was attired in a white jersey street length dress with a V neckline, cap sleeves and a drape skirt. Her costume was completed with half hat of orange blossoms and she carried bouquet of white orchids
 Miss Marie Watson was her sisters maid of honor. She wore a shell pink dress with a low circular neck line, cap sleeves and a full skirt. She wore dark blue accessories and a corsage of red roses. James Simpson, who served in the U. S. Marine Corps, was best man.
 More than fifty-five guests at tended a reception at Moynihan's Restaurant. Out of town guests
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-17
CruikShank- McMuLLen
 Party Feted

Dr. Paul Fessenden Cruikshank, headmaster of Taft School, Water town, will escort his daughter, Miss Janet Fitch Cruikshank to the altar this afternoon at 430 o'clock for her marriage to Herbert Wilkes Mo- Mullen, son of John c. McMullen and the late Mrs. McMullen, Mont- clair, N. J.
 The Rev. Thomas Lowry Sinclair, pastor of All Souls Episcopal Church at Christ Episcopal Church, Will perform the ceremony and reception for more than 300 guests will follow on the lawn of the Cruik- shank home.
 In the bridal party will be Miss Elaln Cruikshank, sister of the bride, as maid of honor, Miss Sally Crulkshank, another sister and Miss Polly Hart of Middlebury, as brides maids
 Elliott Hooper of Worcester, Mass. will be MT. McMullens best man. Ushers will include Edward Smith, of Baltimore, Md. Peter Cruikshank brother of the bride, of Watertown: Dennis James, Westwood N. J.; and Robert Benner, of New York.
 MT. and Mrs. Charle Hart, of Mid- dlebury entertained at dinner last night at their home, for members of the wedding group and MT. and Mrs. Cruikshank.
 Swimming and tennis will follow luncheon to be given today by MT. and Mrs. Rodney Chase, of Stark weather House, Watertown. Attend- ing will be MT. and Mrs. Cruik- shank, members of the bridal party, and several out-of-toWn guests.
 Among those present will be MT. and Mrs. Carl Bristol Glastonbury, MI. and Mrs. Allan Kirk, New Jer- sey, Templeton Strong of Green Wich MT. and Mrs. Harry Keen of Greenwich, and MT. and Mrs. Fred schmidt, Pennsylvania.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-17

marked with orchids and stephano- tiS.
 The matron of honor and both bridesmaids were attired in gowns | of ice blue, fashioned with a lace bodice with peplum, with round neck. three-quarter length sleeves, and full net skirts Mrs. Morency wore headdress of fuchsia plumes, and she carried an old-fashioned bouquet of American beauty roses. Both Miss Shirley Corrigan and Mrs Gaunt wore headdresses of pink plumes and carried old-fashioned bouquets of pink roses.
 A wedding breakfast was held at the Elton for the bridal party and the immediate family A reception will be held for 75 guests in the ball room of the Elton. Out-of- town guests will attend from Long Island, Colorado, Bridgeport. Hart ford, New Haven and Danbury.
 Mrs Culhane will receive in printed gown of bright blue on a black background, with black accessories. She will wear a cor sage of orchids.
 MT. and Mrs. Nelson will leave later in the day on a wedding trip to Lake George, N Y. For travel ing, the bride will wear a natural beige suit with black and gold ac- cessories, and corsage of orchids.
 Mrs. Nelson is a graduate of Crosby High School and Perry School of Business. MT. Nelson is an alumni of Crosby High School and attended the University of Maine. He plans to attend the University of Connecticut, Storrs, in the Fall. He served in the Euro pean theater for almost a year.
 The couple will reside on Ray mOnd Street
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-17
Miss Doris M. Sugrue WedS Local Putr0Zmuu

The marriage of Miss Doris M. Sugrue, daughter of Mir and Mrs. Dennis Sugrue of Kelsey Street and Henry J. Horan, of East Main Street was held this morning at 8 o'clock at St. Francis Xavier Church with the Rev. John O'Connor officiating. A musical program was presented with Martin Cunningham, organist, and Anne Grenier, soloist. Selections were "Panis Angelicus" and Ave Maria"
 The bride, given in marriage by her father, was attired in white gown of brocade taffeta with a sweetheart neckline, fitted bodice, leg O mutton sleeves, and a gather ed skirt terminating in long train. Her fingertip veil of illusion was gathered to a crown of net and taf- feta edged with orange blossoms and she carried an arm bouquet of white roses and stephanotis.
 Miss Mary Sugrue was her sisters maid of honor. She wore sky blue gown faspioned with faille taffeta top, a peplum and a net skirt. Her
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-17

were from New Jersey, New York and Hartford. Mrs. Watson received in a black and white dress with white accessories and was assisted by the bridegroom's mother who wore a black and white print dress with white accessories. They both wore corsage of gardenias.
 Following wedding trip to an unannounced destination MT. and Mrs. Weiss will reside at 61 Wheeler Street. Mrs. Weiss is a graduate of Wilby High High School and Perry's Business College. MT. Weiss a graduate of Suffield Academy was veteran of the U. S. Marines. He is an employe of the Scovill Mfg. Company
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-17
Mayor Monagan Best Man
 At NelS0n-Culhune Bridal

At an attractive wedding this morning at the Church of the Im- maculate Conception, Mayor John s. Monagan served as best man for his cousin. Charles Gerard Nel- son, who took as his bride, Miss Ann Elizabeth Culhane, daughter of Mrs. George Thomas Culhane, of Raymond Street. and the late Sen ator Culhane. MT. Nelson is the son of Arthur O. Nelson and the late Mrs. Bernice Monagan Nelson, and a veteran of two and a half years service with the Infantry.
 Before an altar banked with gladioli, cut flowers, and ferns, the couple were united in marriage at g o'clock by the Rev. Francis O'Shea, pastor, who offciated at the nuptial Mass which followed.
 A program of nuptial music was offered by Frederick Harmon, or ganist, and James Dunn, of New York, who sang Ave Maria" and "Panis Angelicus"
 Others in the bridal party, beside the mayor, were Mrs Alfred Nor ency, who attended the bride, as matron of honor and Miss Shirley Corrigan and Mrs. Howard Gaunt, as bridesmaids. John Hammbach- CT, of Long Island, and Joseph Smith were ushers.
 For the occasion, the bride wore a white mousseline-de-soie gown fashioned in princess style, with square neckline, edged with Chan tilly lace, fitted bodice, long sleeves tapering to a point at the wrists, and full skirt terminating in long train. Her fingertip veil of starched Chantilly lace was caught to a crown made of clustered pearls She carried a nravar hook
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-17
Doris StaebIer
 Feted at Party

Prospect, Aug. 16-Mrs. William Staebler of Clark Hill Road enter tained at a party recently in honor of her daughter, Doris Cynthia, who celebrated her fifth birthday. Games were enjoyed and prizes awarded.
 Those attending were; Mrs. AL fred Clark and daughter Barbara Gertrude Clark, Mrs. Thomas OBrien, Jr., and daughter, Marie O'Brien, of Meriden, Mrs. Harold Schneer and daughter, Jerry Schneer, Mrs. Albert Clark, Mrs William Tram and Miss Margaret Mayo, of Middlebury; Doris Gym thia, Bruce and Rickie Staebler.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-17
Births

MT. and Mrs. William s. Wa3co1h 3d., Middebury, are the parents of a son, William Stuart Walcott Hospital. Mrs. Walcott Is the fo1s mer Jeanne LeVigne, daughter a Mrs. Jerome R. LaVigne, Midd4es bury.
 MT. and Mrs. Fred F. McFIugh of Waterville Street, aunounce the birth of a son, Jeffrey Alan, Aug l. at Waterbury Hospital. Mrs. Mc> Hugh is the former Elizabeth Ret$ss jean-
 MT. and Ms. John R, tones pe Natgatuck, announce the birth pf a son Aug. Il at Waterbury Hospi> tal. Mrs. Jones k the former Ella Fredericks.
 Mr. and Mrs. RobeFt c. Petftseab of Waterville Street, are the paysrsa of son, Robert Howard, born ASs gust 2, t Waterbury Hospital, Mrs Petitiean is the former GaadEs Jess1rnan.
 MT. and Mrs, Aiwa Lou3s StxeeA Jr., Of 489 Meadow Street, announcs the birth of a second daughter, Pamela Ann, at the Waterbury hos. pital, on August 8. Mrs. Street is the former Miss Helen Brown, f High Street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-17
Thomas Hunihon Marks Birthday

Mrs. Thomas Hunihan of Magill Street entertained recently for her son, Thomas, Jr., the occasion being his sixth birthday.
 Those attending were Roger Me- Guire, Joseph Trotta, Pinky Blais, Larry Wallace, Jerry Wallace, Nlckie Urbano, Ronnie Hunihan, and Jeffrey Hunihan. Mrs. Anne Brodeur was also present.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-17
SOCiuLs

MT. and Mrs. Frederick Van Val kenburg, of Clinton Street, are spending several weeks at Snug 5ler's Notch, Vermont.
 MT. and Mrs. Lester E. Young. of Lee Street, and daughter, Shirley. are spending the summer at their nome at BayvieW.
 Mrs. Victor E. Cestar and chil- dren, Victor, Jr, and Kenneth. of Riverside Street, have returned from six weeks vacation at Bay View Beach.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-17

Mir. and Mrs. A. w. Malsch, of Grandview Avenue, were hosts at family dinner party given recently at their home. It was the first time their entrie family had been to- gether since September, 1941, when their youngest son, Kenneth, en, listed in the U. s. Marine Corps.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-17

Mrs. William Naderhaud.
 MT. and Mrs. Alfred Kenney, MT. and Mrs. Frank Mulvaney and daughter, Martha, and Leo Curley and daughters, Claire and Leona attended a dinner at the Reese home last night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-17

A son, Donald Joseph, was born August 10 at St. Mary's Hospital to MT. and Mrs. Robert LeBel, South Main Street. Mrs. LeBel is the for mer Irene Nadeau
Evening star., 1946-08-04
Miss Mullen Wed
To Mr.. NHzzO

A pretty wedding in nearby Mary
land took place yesterday in the
Holy Redeemer Church in Berwyn
when Miss Lorraine Elizabeth Null
len was married to Mr.. Albert John
NuzZo, the Rev. Leo J. Fealy Of
ficiating at the ceremony.
White gladioluses and lighted
candles with ferns and palms dec
GRATED the altar and the bride, who
is the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Leo Regis Mullen of Greenbelt, was
escorted by her father. She wore
floor-length dress of white
marquisette and lace with a veil of
illusion and carried prayer book
with a spray of orchids.
Miss Mary De Cara of Grind
stone, Pa, was the maid of honor
and Mr.. Gerard Fox of Sharpsburg,
Pa, was best man for the bride
groom, who is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Anthony Nuzzo of Jersey City
Following the reception Mr.. and
Mrs. Nuzzo left for wedding trip
in the Pocono Mountains. He served
four years in the Army and his
bride was in the Naval Reserve for
two years.