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The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1946-07-04
Finley Notes

Mrs. Lewis Robertson of Walla
Walla came Friday to visit her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Brod-
beck and returned to her. home
on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Piert, Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Myers and daugh-
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1946-07-04

The First Street Railway
The first street railway operated
in the United States was built in
New York city in 1881 and 1882.
It ran from the BoWery to Harlem
and was pulled by horses. --.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-21

huff marked with orchids and baby's breath.
 The Misses Marie Marcucio, sis ter of the bride, and Virginia San- tull, sister of the bridegroom, were bridesmaids. They were costumec in gowns of shocking pink and mint green fashioned similarly to the maid of honors, and wore matching mittS and headpieces and carried muffs marked with orchids and Fal. flowers.
 Harry Aurigemma was his cou- sins best man. Donald Marcucio brother of the bride and John San- tulli, brother of the bridegroom | ushered.
 Approximately 400 attended re- ception at Venta Hall. Out-of town guests were from New York, Bridge port, Derby, New Haven and New Britain. Mrs Marcucio received ir black crepe dress with gold and black seQuinS, black hat with fuchSia plumes, black accessories and was assisted by the bride groom's mother, who wore black crepe dress, black hat with poudre blue plumes and with black acces- sories. They both wore g corsage of orchids.
 She is a graduate of Wilby High School. MT. Santulli is a graduate of Leavenworth High School. He was a member of the U. s. Infantry for three years including duty with General Patton'S Third Army in Germany. He Is now associated with the Sheet Metal Manufactur- ing Companv
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-21
Miss BrudSha1q, Veteran
 To Wed in OakUiIIe Today

An attractive wedding will take place this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Union Congregational Church in Oakville, when Rev. Oscar Locke, pastor, unites ln marriage Miss Betty Jane Bradshaw, daughter of MT. and Mrs Howard Bradshaw, of Oakville, and Frank Quadrato, son of MT. and Mrs. Ralph Quadrato, of Meriden Road
 In the bridal party will be Miss Lorraine Bradshaw, sister of the bride, as maid of honor; Miss Dor othy Bradshaw, another sister, and Miss Ruth Booth, the brides cousin, as bridesmaids; Michael Quadrato. brother of the bridegroom, as best man; John Quadrato, another brother of the bridegroom, and Thomas Vance, will usher the guests.
 The bride will be escorted to the altar, banked with pompom chrys- anthemums and palms, by her father. She will be gowned in white chiffon taffeta, fashioned with a sweetheart neckline, edged in ruff fles, long sleeves pointed at the wr.st, tight bodice. and full skirt cut en train. Ruffles extend down the entire back of the skirt to the end of the train. Side clusters of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-21
Miss Doris Harder,
 Paul BeoudryWed At St. Ann's Church

Miss Doris Myrtle Harder, daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. Harold P. Hard er of West Cheshire, this morning became the bride of Paul Ronald Deaudry, son of MT. and Mrs. George Beaudry, of West Main Street, in the rectory of the Church of St Ann. Rev. Alfred Matthieu per formed the ceremony.
 The bride was attired in a pin point brown check suit, washioned with dolman sleeves, a brown feath- cred hat and lizard shoes. She also wore an orchid corsage and carried 8 lizard-skin bag.
 The brides only attendant was her sister, Miss Elsie Harder, who wore black and white pin check suit, black hat trimmed with se- quins and black accessories. She also wore an orchid corsage. Roger Beaudry served his brother as best man.
 A reception was held for the inn mediate families of the bridal cou- pie at the Beaudry home on West Main Street.
 The bride is a graduate of Wilby High School. MT. Beaudry, grad uate of Leavenworth High School, served 32 months in the South Pa cific.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-21

In a setting of white chrysantne- nuns Miss Lois L. Gambardella daughter of Mrs. Josephine Gam bardella of Wolcott Street and Domenic O. Barbiero, son of Mrs Julius Barbiero of High Street Naugatuck were united in marriage at g o'clock at Sacred Heart Church. The Rev. Henry E. Quinn, pastor officiated at the marriage ceremony and celebrated the nuptial Mass. Mrs. Anthony Ferraro soloist rem dered Ave Maria" and "Panis An gehcus,"
 The bride presented in marriage by her father, brother, James Gam bardella, was attired in white f1t- ted gown with satin top with a triangle neckline, fitted bodice with a medallion motif, and full skirt of illusion terminating in long train and trimmed with Irish point lace. Her f1ngertip veil of illusion fell from a semi-Juliet cap of lace and she carried a bouquet of three white orchids and stephanotis.
 Miss Carmel Gambardella was her sisters maid of honor She wore a petal pink gown styled with fitted Jersey bodice, triangle neckline, cap sleeves, and a full skirt Of net With scattered maple leaf motifs.Her head ress of matching plumes and match ing mitts complemented her costume and she carried bouquet Of varl-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-21
Ellen Marcuci0, Former Army Man Wed Today

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church was the scene of the we'd ding of Miss Ellen Marcucio, daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. Ralph Marcucio of Bank Street, and Andrew H. San tulG, son of MT. and Mrs. John Santulli of South Leonard Street this morning at o'clock. The Rev Joseph Graziano officiated at the double ring service and celebrated the nuptial Mass. Palms, gladioli and Fall flowers banked the altar and musical program was present. ed with Miss Theresa Tremaglio soloist rendering Ave Maria" and "Panis Angelicus."
 Presented in marriage by her father, the bride was attired in g white slipper satin gown styled with high oval neckline with yoke of sheer illusion, long sleeves that tapered to 8 point at the wrist and a fitted bodice with a gathered skirt terminating in 8 long. sweeping train. Her long scalloped-edged veil inserted with lace fell from 8 pearlized orange blossom tiara and she carried a prayerbook marked with a spray of white orchids and streamers of baby's breath and stephanotis.
 Miss Carmella Davino was maid of honor. She wore a gown fash toned with shocking pink sheer yoke, high oval neckline, cap sleeves and gathered skirt of mint green marquisette. Her costume was complemented with matching mitts half cloche hat with 8 braided off-the-face brim and she carried
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-21

length gown of black crepe with black lace at the neckline and pan- cling the skirt. A pink plumed hat and corsage of pink roses completed her costume. Mrs. Mil lerick, the mother of the groom, who assisted in receiving chose a poudre blue crepe gown also ot floor length. Silver nail heads &C., cented the neckline, and she wore 8 hat of American Beauty velve- teen and 8 corSage of American Beauty roses.
 When the bride and groom left on their unannounced wedding trip, the bride travelled in a black suit, combining a tight fitted velveteen jacket with wool peplum, and a matching wool skirt. She wore 8 blue puumed hat, black and white accessories and a corsage of gar- denias Upon their return, MT. and Mrs. Millerick vii! reside on Wa terville Street, Waterbury.
 Mrs. Millerick is 8 graduate of the Sacred Heart High School, Water bury, and of Marywood College Scranton, Pa., and is former member of the faculty of the Wa tertown High School
 MT. Millerick iS an alumnus of St. Johns Preparatory School Danvers, Mass, and of Bates Col 'lege, Maine. He served in the US Marine Corps for four and one half years, with three and one half years spent overseas in the Pacific Area. He received his discharge January l, 1946, with the rank of captain.
 Guests attended the wedding from Pennsylvania, New York, Massa- chusetts and several cities and towns in Connecticut.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-21
Virginia CaIO,
 Pacifc Veteran Exchange Votes

Miss Virginia M. Calo. daughter of Mrs. Nieolina Calo, of Coe Street and Francis J. DeBlasio, son of Mir. and Mrs. Francesca DeBlasio of Bank Street, exchanged marriage vows at g o'clock this morning at the Church of Our Lady of L,ourdes. The altar was banked with chrysan- t1lemumS and pompons and the pews were marked with pompons and white satin bows. Baskets of chrys- anthemuns and palms decorated the church aisle. Traditional wedding marches were presented. Selections also included Ave Maria" and Pa his AngelicuS".
 Presented in marriage by her cousin, Ralph A. Stabile, the bride wore white brocaded satin gown styled with high round neckline, drop shoulder effect, fitted bodice, and & full skirt terminating in a long train. Her &pur-tier veil fell from tiara of orange blossoms and sine carried a cascade bouquet of white orchids.
 Miss Josephine Calo, sister of the bride, was maid of honor. She wore an American Beauty faille taffeta gown fashioned with a fitted bodice, and gathered skirt. Her costume was complemented with 8 matching headdresS and she carried an arm bouquet of yellow chrysanthemums. Carmine DeBlaSio was his brothers best man. Aldo Stabile and Oridio DeRIibertis were ushers.
 Out of town guests from Bridge port, New York, and Chicago at- tended a reception at Diorio's Res- taurant. Mrs. Calo received in a black crepe dress with matching accessories and was assisted by the bridegroom's mother who wore a black print dress with matching &C., cessorieS.
 When the couple lfet on a wedding trip to New York, Washington and Chicago, Mrs. DeBlasio wore rose- wool ensemble with a natural top- per, brown accessories and a cor sage of orchids. She Is a graduate of Leavenworth High School and Perry'S School of Business MT. De- Blasio, a graduate of Leavenworth High School, served in the Pacific Theater for 45 months.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-21
Miss Mary West Becomes Bride 0f Albert Sargunas

Miss Mary West, daughter of MT and Mrs. Walter West of Rosette Street, became the bride of Albert Sargunas, son of Mrs. Nellie Sar- gunas of West Porter Street at g o'clock this morning at St. Mary Magdalene Church. The Rev. Thom- as B. McGarry officiated at the marriage service and celebrated the nuptial Mass in a setting of palms and gladioli.
 The bride, presented in marriage by her father, was attired in a white Victorian nylon gown fashioned with a brocade bodice with a marquisette skirt cut en- train. Her fingertip veil of il- sion fell from halo of white flow CTS and she carried a prayerbook marked with stephanotis and white orchids.
 Miss Florence Syssa was maid of honor. She wore blue gown styled with a lace bodice, with a key hole neckline, and a bouffant skirt of net. Her costume was complemented with crown of white flowers with a shoulder length veil and she carried col onial bouquet. Walter Keith was best man. Robert West and Wal ter West, brothers of the bride, were ushers.
 Oout-of- guests from New York, Pennsylvania, Litchfield and Wolcott attended a reception at the home of the brides parents Mrs. West received in light blue dress trimmed with sequins, black accessories and was assisted by the bridegroom's mother who wore a black dress with white accessories They both wore corsages of yellow roses.
 MT. and Mrs. Sargunas left on a wedding trip to Cape Cod. Mrs. Sargunas wore a blue gabardine suit with a feather hat, black ac- cessories and a corsage of orchids She is a graduate of Waterbury Catholic High School
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-21

orange blossoms will hold her fin- gertip veil of illusion. Her arm bou- quet will comprise an ocrhid sur- rounded by white roses.
 The bridesmaids gown of nile green will be fashioned with lace top and net skirt. Details of de- sign include scalloped neckline and peplum. A calot, with shoulder length veil, and mitts in the same shade as her dress will complete her ensemble Her bouquet will be of mixed chrysanthemums.
 Dorothy Bradshaw will wear a gown fashioned with a taffeta bodice and cape sleeves, sweet heart neckline, and a marquisette skirt over the taffeta. A calot of taffeta will hold her finger length veil. Miss Booth will be attired in blue gown of similar design. Both will wear mitts and carry old-fash- toned bouquets ot mixed chrysan- themumS.
 A reception will be held immedi- ately following the ceremony at Grange Hall, on Meriden Road, for 200 guests. Friends and relatives from New York, Boston, Mass, Oakville, Waterbury, and Water town are expected to attend. Both Mrs. Bradshaw, and Mrs. Quadrato, who will assist in the receiving line will wear black ensembles and cor sages of chrysanthemums.
 Following a wedding trip to New York City and Niagara Falls, the couple will make their home on Bushnell Avenue, Oakville. For her travelling ensemble, the bride has selected, brown suit, brown &C., cessories, and an orchid corsage. She is graduate of Watertown High School. The bridegroom is an Army veteran, and spent two years overseas in the South Pacific.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-21
Futile -CabbelletH Bridal SOlen1uiSed IhiS MOywing

The Rev. Edward L. Morrison oflciated at the marriage ceremony uniting Miss lola Cappelletti, daughter of Mrs. Michael Cappel- letti of Chase Parkway and War ren Thomas Futile, son of Mrs. Jay H. Futile of Roland Street. The wedding was held this morning at 10 o'clock at Blessed Sacrament Church in a floral setting of gladi- oli.
 Presented in marriage by her brother, Ralph Cappelletti, the bride wore white Schipley gown of embroidered satin fashioned with basque bodice, sweetheart neck line, bracelet length sleeves, and full skirt designed with a f1ange and ornamented with two bows of self-material. Her French illusion veil was edged with narrow Vene- tian lace and held in place by beaded coronet and she carried cascade bouquet of white houvar- dia and asters. She wore a pearl pendant with a diamond in a gold setting which belonged to the bridegroom's grandmother.
 Mrs. Nicholas T. Verrastro was matron of honor. She wore a mid Victorian style gown of brocaded taffeta in for-get-me-not blue with a fitted bodice, bracelet length sleeves, and a full skirt with a ruff led floor length tiered insert form ing hustle effect. Her costume was complemented with a shoulder length veil gathered to a sequin trimmed coronet and she carried cascade bouquet of flame colored gladion and blue dephinium. Jay H. Futile was his brothers best man.
 A reception was held at the home of the brides parents. Mrs. Cap pelletti received in a black. velvet dress trimmed with sequins and bugle beads with matching velvet hat and a corsage of Fall flowers. She was assisted by the bride groom's mother who wore a black and fuchsia sequin-trimmed dress with a balck hat with fuchsia ostrich plumes and a corsage of red roses
 The couple left on a wedding trip to an unAnnounced destination. Mrs. Futile wore a Swansdown suit of light beige with tlack accessories.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-21
Miss PaIn1ieri,
 MichaLe SantOi Married TOdav

Miss Angelina Palmieri daughter of Mrs. Lucy Pagla and niece of Carmen Ceferatti of Plank Road be- came the bride of Michael Santoli, son of MT. and Mrs. Michael San- toll of New Haven Avenue this morning at o'clock at the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, Palms and cut flowers banked the altar and a musical program was presented.
 The bride, given in marriage by her uncle, Carmen Ceferatti, was attired in white gown fashioned with a satin bodice with a square neckline, fitted sleeves that tapered to a point at the wrist and bouf- fant skirt of ninon. Her fingertip veil of illusion fell from crown of seed pearls and she carried show CT bouquet of gardenias and orchids. Miss Rosa Santora, cousin of the bride, of Derby was maid of honor. She wore an aqua embroidered gown with 8 headdress of yellow plumes and carried an arm bouquet of yell low pomponS. The Misses Marga- ret Rotella of this city and Rose Ce- faratti, of Cleveland, Ohio, were bridesmaids. They were costumed in pink gowns fashioned with H. fusion bodices and gathered skirts of net. They wore matching head dresses and carried arm bouquets of mixed flowers. Anthony Lombardo was best man. Joseph zurillo of this city and Joseph Penotti of New Britain were ushers.
 Following a dinner at Di Napoli's Restaurant, reception was held at Florio Post Hall for 300. Out of town gusts were from New Britain, Hartford, Cleveland, Ohio, Meriden, Syracuse, N. Y, Derby and Anso- mia. Mrs. Paglia received in black and white ensemble with black ac- cessories and was assisted by the bridegroom's mother who wore a black and white dress with match ing accessories. They both wore corSages of red roses
 When the couple left on wedding trinp to Canada, Mrs. Santol wore a black gabardine suit with black and geld accessories and Q corsage of orchids. Upon their return they
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-21
Virginia Chnrch, OUerSeaS Veteran Married TOdav

Palms and cut flowers banked the altar of St. Francis Xavier Church this morning at g o'clock at the we'd ding of Miss Virginia Rose Church, daughter of MT. and Mrs. William Church of Baldwin Street and Ed ward Raymond Hotchkiss, son of Mrs. Della Hotchkiss of Ayers Street. A program of traditional wedding marches was presented by Martin Cunningham, organist. Selections included Ave Maria" and "Panis Angelicus."
 The bride, presented in marriage by her father, was attired in a white gown fashioned with taffeta bodice, high round nsckline, with yoke of lace, long sleeves that tapered to point at the wrist, and a full skirt of marquisette over an underskirt of taffeta terminating in a short train. Her fingertip veil of illusion fell from a starched lace bonnet and she carried a shower bouquet of gardenias and white roses and gladioli.
 Miss Mary Theresa Church was her sisters maid of honor. She was costumed in a nile green chiffon gown over a peach satin with a sweetheart neckline, cap sleeves, fitted bodice and a gathered skirt. She wore a matching Juliet cap, mittS, and carried an arm bouquet of mixed flowers. Francis Hotchkiss was his brothers best man.
 Approximately 100 attended a re- ception at the home of the brides parents. Mrs. Church received in a plum dress with black accessories and corsage of white roses. She was assisted by the bridegroomh
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-21

honor. She wore an aqua gown styled with sweetheart neckline, fitted bodice and gathered skirt Her costume was complemented with rose tiara and she carried an arm bouquet of roses. Raymond Hayes was his brothers best man.
 A reception was held at the home of the brides parents. Mrs. Tarket received in a black dress with matching accessories and was as- sisted by the bridegroon's aunt, Mrs. Beckley.
 The couple left on wedding trip to an unannounced destination. Mrs. Hayes wore coral suit with black accessories and a corsage of gar denias. She is graduate of Wilby High School and is associated with the Howland-Hughes office. MT. Hayes, a graduate of Leavenworth High School, was member of the U. s. Navy and served in the Pa cific Theater.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-21
Miss Lois Gambardella ,Weds Nangatuck Man

colored pompons. Augustine E. Bar biero was his brothers best man.
 Out-of-town guests from New Haven, ThomaSton, Walnngtord, Naugatuck and Rhode Island, at- tended a reception at Waverly Inn. Mrs. Gambardella received in a black crepe dress with hand-enn- broidered rose f1gurines and was as- sisted by the bridegroom's mother who wore a grey dress with pale yellow and white doFal designs and blackscroll..
 The copple left on motor trip through the New England States. Mrs. Barbiero wore coral wool suit with pecan brown accessories mink scarf, and corsage of orchids. She is a graduate of Wilby High School MT Barbiero, a graduate of Northeastern University, was a member of the U. s. Navy, where he held the rank of It. j.g.) in- cluding active duty. Upon their re- turned they will reside at 81 Coen Street, Naugatuck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-21
Angeine Sciota, Army Veteran
 Wed Today

Palms and gladioli banked the al- tar at St. Lucy's Church this morn ing at g o'clock at the marriage cere- mony of Miss Angeline Sciota, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Theodore Sciota, of Branch Street and Ed ward Champagne, son of Mrs. Ed ward Champagne and the late Ed ward Champagne of Albert Street. The Rev. Alessio Riccio officiated at the marriage service and cele- brated the nuptial Mass. Mrs. Jer- ry Mascoli, organist and Mrs. Mary Russo, soloist, rendered musical program. Selections included Ave Maria" and "Panis Angelicus".
 The bride, presented in marriage by her father, was attired in a white brocade gown with a high neckline, with a yoke of incline edg- ed with silver bugle beads fitted be- dice, long sleeves that tapered to a point at the wrist and a gathered skirt terminating in long train. Her fingertip veil of illusion fell from princess crown outlined with tiny hearts and silver beadwork and she carried a prayer book marked with orchids and stephanotis.
 Miss Fiji Mencio was maid of hon. or. She wore an ocean blue brocad- ed gown fashioned with a sweetheart neckline, three-quarter length sleeves, fitted bodice with peplum and a gathered skirt. She wore a headpiece of ostrich plumes and carried cascade bouquet of red roses. Frank Anobile of New York cousin of the bride was best man.
 Out of town guests from New York, New Jersey and Virginia. at- tended a reception at Turner's Hall Mrs. Sciota received in navy blue dress with black accessories and was assisted by the bridegroom's mother who wore a midnight blue dress with black sequin trim and black accessories. They both wore corsages of camelias.
 The couple left on wedding trip to New York, Washington and Vir- ginia. Mrs. Champagne wore a black silk dress with pink and black accessories and a corsage of or chids. She is a graduate of Wilby High School. MT. Champagne, at tended Leavenworth High School and served in the U. S. Army for 34 months including duty for IS months in the European Theater.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-21
William Hayes Takes Doris Tarket aS Bride

Miss Doris Tarket, daughter o1 MT. and Mrs. William Tarket of Emerald Street became the bride of William Thomas Hayes, son of Will liam Hayes and nephew of Mrs. George Beckley of Ridgewood Street at 8 o'clock this morning at the Church of the Inlmaculte Concep- tion. Palms and cut flowers banked the altar and musical program was presented with Professor F. F. Harmon as organist. Selections in- cluded Ave Maria" and "Panis An- gelicus."
 Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore white slipper satin gown fashioned with a sweetheart neckline, fitted bodice, long sleeves that tapered to a point at the wrist and full skirt cut entrain. Her finger-tip veil of illusion fell from a crown of seed pearls and she car ried a prayerbook marked with gar- denias and stephanotiS.
 Miss Bertha Burke was maid of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-21
Stepney-FoIlon Wedding Event Of This Afternoon

The Rev. John J. Snavely, pas tor, will offciate at the marriage this afternoon at the First Metho- dist Church at 2 o'clock of Miss Gertrude Louie Stepney, daughter of William Henry Stepney of Dale Avenue, Wolcott and George William Fallon, son of MT. and Mrs. Will liam Raymond Fallon of Cherry Street. The brides father will give her in marriage.
 The wedding party includes Mrs. Victor Hunt, sister of the bride, as matron of honor, and Mrs. Har- old Stepney, sister r-in-law of the bride, and Mrs. Orrin Hubbard al bridesmaids. Elmer Berry of South ington, cousin of the groom, will be best man, and ushers will, be Harold Stepney, brother of the bride, and Eugene Oyer.