Wanda M SUCHOCKI

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21 January 1915 , Southwick, Massachusetts, USA

Died

7 June 1988 , Hartford, Connecticut, USA

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Born: 21 January 1915 in Southwick, Massachusetts, USA

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Wanda M married George Arthur BLESSING 11 April 1942 in Hartford, Connecticut, USA . George Arthur BLESSING was born 3 February 1894 in Meriden, Connecticut, USA. George Arthur died 8 June 1974 in West Palm Beach, Florida, USA. George Arthur was the child of Carl "Charles" Theodore BLESSING and Frances Mary "Fannie" MESICK.

Wanda M SUCHOCKI died 7 June 1988 in Hartford, Connecticut, USA.

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Wanda M SUCHOCKI married

George Arthur BLESSING
Marriage date: 11 April 1942
Marriage place: Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Source: www.ctatatelibrarydata.org/marriage-records/

George Arthur BLESSING was the child of Carl "Charles" Theodore BLESSING and Frances Mary "Fannie" MESICK

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GEORGE BLESSING WANDA SUCHOCKI 1942-04-11 HARTFORD

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Birth — 1915
21 January 1915
Southwick, Massachusetts, USA

1917 - March 2 – The enactment of the Jones Act grants Puerto Ricans United States citizenship.

1917 - April 6 – WWI: The United States declares war on Germany

1918 - March 19 – The United States Congress establishes time zones and approves daylight saving time

1919 - June 4 – Women's rights: The United States Congress approves the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution, which would guarantee suffrage to women, and sends it to the U.S. states for ratification

1920 - January 17 - Prohibition goes into effect on January 17, 1920, under the provisions of the 18th Amendment to the United States Constitution

1921 - Warren G. Harding becomes President of the United States

1921 - Charles Strite of Minnesota patents the pop-up toaster.

1923 to 1927 - Television is invented (Vladimir Kosma Zworykin (Russia), Philo Taylor Farnsworth (United States))

1923 - Calvin Coolidge becomes President of the United States

1927 - The aerosol can is invented (Erik Rotheim, Norway)

1927 - April 7 – Bell Telephone Co. transmits an image of Herbert Hoover (then the Secretary of Commerce), which becomes the first successful long distance demonstration of television

1928 - Sliced bread (bread slicing machine) is invented by Otto Frederick Rohwedder (United States)

1929 - Herbert Hoover becomes President of the United States

1929 - October 29 - Black Tuesday - Stock market crash - The Great Depression Begins - It lasted until 1941 (WW2)

1930 - Scotch tape is invented (Richard Drew (3M), United States)

In 1930, on February 18, Pluto was discovered by astronomer Clyde Tombaugh at the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, marking a significant milestone in the study of our solar system.

1931 - The paper towel is invented (Arthur Scott, United States)

1931 - March 3 – The Star-Spangled Banner is adopted as the United States National anthem.

1933 - Franklin D. Roosevelt becomes President of the United States

1933 - December 5 – The 21st Amendment to the United States Constitution is passed, repealing Prohibition

1934 - The metal beverage can is invented (American Can Co., United States)

1935 - The snowmobile was invented by Joseph Bombardier (Quebec, Canada)

1935 - August 14 – United States President Franklin Roosevelt signs the Social Security Act into law

1938 - The ballpoint pen is invented (Lazlo Biro, Hungary)

1938-1944 - Sunscreen is invented (Franz Greiter, Switzerland and Benjamin Green, United States)

1938 - October 27 - Du Pont announces a name for its new synthetic yarn: nylon.

1940 - April - 1st electron microscope demonstrated (RCA), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

1941 - December 8 - (the day after the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor) United States declares war on Japan (WW2)

1942

George Arthur Blessing
98 Wyllys St. Hartford, Hartford, Conn
age 48
born Feb. 3, 1894 in Meriden Conn
name and address of person who will always know your address - Mrs. Wanda Blessing
98 Wyllys St. Hartford, Hartford, Conn
employer - Hartford Engine
Homestead Ave. Hartford, Hartford, Conn
white
5'7'
172 lbs
hazel eyes
brown hair
light complexion
Apr. 27, 1942

Source / record details
FamilySearch.org. U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947.
The Draft

1942 Marriage / Partner
Wanda M SUCHOCKI and George Arthur BLESSING 11 April 1942, Hartford, Connecticut, USA

She was 27 years old.

1944 - D-Day, which occurred on June 6, 1944, was a pivotal World War II operation where Allied forces launched a massive invasion on the beaches of Normandy, France. Known as Operation Overlord, it involved over 156,000 troops from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and other Allied nations. The operation aimed to liberate Western Europe from Nazi German control. The landings marked the beginning of the end for Nazi Germany, leading to the eventual Allied victory in Europe.

1945 - The atomic bomb is invented (J. Robert Oppenheimer, et al., United States)

The microwave oven was invented accidentally in 1945 by Percy Spencer, a Raytheon engineer. While testing a magnetron, he noticed microwaves melted a candy bar in his pocket. Experimenting further, he discovered microwaves could cook food quickly. Raytheon patented the process, and by 1947, they built the first commercial microwave oven, called the 'Radarange.' Initially used in commercial settings, microwaves becomes affordable for home use by the 1960s and 1970s, revolutionizing cooking.

1945 - Harry S. Truman becomes President of the United States

1945 - On September 2, 1945, World War II officially ended with the formal surrender of Japan. The surrender ceremony took place aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay, where Japanese officials signed the Instrument of Surrender in the presence of Allied representatives, including General Douglas MacArthur and Admiral Chester Nimitz.

1948 - Velcro is invented (George de Mestral, Switzerland)

1950 - Hartford, Connecticut

Name: Wanda Blessing
[Wanda Suckecha]
Age: 37
Birth Date: abt 1913
Gender: Female
Birth Place: Massachusetts
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Residence Date: 1950
Home in 1950: Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Household Members Age Relationship
Nelie Suckecha
65 Head
George A Blessing
40 Son-in-law
Wanda Blessing 37 Daughter

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1950 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
Exploring the U.S. Census: Your Guide to America’s Data

1950 - June 25 - Korean War begins when North Korean forces invade South Korea.

1953 - Dwight D. Eisenhower becomes President of the United States

1953 - On July 27, 1953, the Korean War ended with the signing of an armistice agreement at Panmunjom. This ceasefire halted the conflict between North Korea, supported by China and the Soviet Union, and South Korea, backed by United Nations forces primarily from the United States. The agreement established the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) near the 38th parallel, effectively maintaining the pre-war boundary and creating a buffer zone between the two Koreas.

1956

Two Held After Baby Is Left at Dispensary
Hartford Courant - ProQuest Archiver - Mar 17, 1956
... when police said a woman fled from the Hartford Dispensary leaving a one and a halfyear old baby girl on a desk Mrs Wanda Blessing 41 and Walter Krysiak ...

Man Found Innocent Of Cohabitation Count
Hartford Courant - ProQuest Archiver - Apr 4, 1956
... not believe Kryslak had violated the cohabitation statute because he had not wilfully deserted his wifeHe took Wanda Blessing In because of the kindness ...

Sunday Herald
Bridgeport, Connecticut
Sunday, March 25, 1956

1961 - John F. Kennedy becomes President of the United States

1961 - Vietnam War officially begins with 900 military advisors landing in Saigon.

1962 - The Cuban Missile Crisis was a tense 13-day standoff in October 1962 between the United States and the Soviet Union over the installation of Soviet nuclear missiles in Cuba, just 90 miles from the U.S. coast. The crisis is considered the closest the Cold War came to escalating into a full-scale nuclear war. It began when American spy planes discovered the missiles, leading to a U.S. naval blockade of Cuba and intense negotiations. The crisis ended when Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev agreed to remove the missiles in exchange for the U.S. promising not to invade Cuba and secretly agreeing to remove American missiles from Turkey.

1963

Witness Charged In Perjury
Hartford Courant - ProQuest Archiver - Mar 8, 1963
Granted nolles on breach of peace charges were Wanda Blessing. 4fl. of 93 Wyllys St.; Eleanor Anderson, 28, of 17 Denison St.. Irving R. Frank. ...

1963 - I Have a Dream Speech - Martin Luther King's Address at March on Washington August 28, 1963.

In 1963, on November 22, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas, while riding in a motorcade through Dealey Plaza. The assassination shocked the nation and the world, leading to widespread mourning and a period of intense national introspection. Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson was sworn in as the 36th President of the United States shortly after Kennedy's death. The assassination sparked numerous conspiracy theories and investigations, with the Warren Commission ultimately concluding that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone in the assassination. Kennedy's death had a profound impact on American politics and society, marking the end of an era often referred to as 'Camelot.'

1968 - The ATM is invented (Don Wetzel, United States)

1969 - Richard M. Nixon becomes President of the United States

1969 - July 20 - Apollo 11 - Man lands on the moon

June 17, 1972 – August 9, 1974 - Watergate Scandal began with the break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate office complex in Washington, D.C., in 1972. Members of President Richard Nixon's administration attempted to cover up their involvement. The scandal led to the discovery of multiple abuses of power by the Nixon administration, the resignation of President Nixon in 1974, and the indictment of several administration officials.

1973 - January 22 - Roe v. Wade, 410 U.S. 113 and Doe v. Bolton, 410 U.S. 179: The U.S. Supreme Court declares that the Constitution protects women’s right to terminate an early pregnancy, thus making abortion legal in the U.S.

1973 - March 29 - The last United States soldier leaves Vietnam

The cell phone was invented by Martin Cooper of Motorola. On April 3, 1973, he made the first handheld mobile phone call with the Motorola DynaTAC. This device weighed 2.5 pounds and was 10 inches long, offering 30 minutes of talk time and requiring 10 hours to charge. The first commercial cell phone was released in 1983, revolutionizing communication and leading to the modern smartphones we use today.

1974 Death of Spouse/Partner
George Arthur BLESSING died 8 June 1974, West Palm Beach, Florida, USA

1974 - Gerald R. Ford becomes President of the United States after the resignation of Richard Nixon.

1977 - Jimmy Carter becomes President of the United States

The 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens in Washington State occurred on May 18, triggered by a 5.1 magnitude earthquake. It caused the largest landslide in recorded history, followed by a massive lateral blast. The eruption killed 57 people, destroyed 250 homes, and spread ash across the U.S.

1981 - Ronald Reagan becomes President of the United States

1981 - June 5 - First reported case of AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome)

1982 - The camcorder is invented (Sony Corp., Japan)

1983 - The laptop computer is invented (Radio Shack Corp., United States)

1986 - January 28 - Space Shuttle Challenger accident - The Space Shuttle Challenger disaster occurred on January 28, 1986, when the shuttle broke apart 73 seconds into its flight, leading to the deaths of its seven crew members.

1988 Death

Connecticut, Death Index, 1949-2001
Name: Wanda M Blessing
event: Death
Event Date: 07 Jun 1988
Event Place: Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut
Residence: East Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut
street address: 870 BURNSIDE AV
Gender: Female
Age: 73
Marital Status: Widowed
Race: White
hispanic origin:
Occupation: RET
industry: DRY CLEANERS
education:
Birth Date:
birthPlace:
estimated Birth Year: 1915
father's Name: SUCHOCKI
spouse's Name: GEORG
certificate number: 13018

Death

BLESSING, WANDA M 21 Jan 1915 07 Jun 1988 73 06106 (Hartford, Hartford, CT) (none specified) Connecticut 048-10-1947

Source / record details
Social Security Death Index
Unofficial Guide to FamilySearch.org: How to Find Your Family History on the World's Largest Free Genealogy Website

Obituary

BLESSING. Wanda M. (Suchocki) Blessing, of Hartford, died Tuesday (June 7, 1988) at Mount Sinai Hospital. She was born In South-wick, Mass., and had lived In Hartford 50 years. She was a member of Ss. Cyril & Methodius Church and its Ladies Guild. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Monday, 9 a.m., directly in Ss. Cyril 8, Methodius Church, Hartford. Interment will be in Mount St. Benedict Cemetery. The Talar-ski-Maple Hill Chapels, 380 Maple ; Ave., Hartford, has charge of ar-rangements. There are no calling hours.

Source / record details

Hartford Courant
Hartford, Connecticut
June 19, 1988