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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1967

Page

11

Danbury Plans Capital Budget Boost and Library Site Purchase

Danbury Mayor Gino J. Arconti reviews a proposed Planning Commission capital budget of 960,450 a 343,483 increase over the current program for 1967 68. Highlights include 180,000 for a Mill Ridge gym, 224,000 for land acquisition likely for a public library site, and 124,000 for the First Methodist church property price adjustment.

Danbury Gino J. Arconti Planning Commission Arconti Common Council Mill Ridge First Methodist Church Public Works Department

Hartford Parley Sets Talks With State Officials

Mayor Gino J. Arconti and city leaders travel to Hartford for a full day of talks with state officials on clean water open space health and sewage fund availability. Accompanying officials include City Engineer Sydney A. Rapp Aly Norman A. Buzard Charles I. Sweeney and Dr. Thomas Draper health director. They plan meetings with the State Agricultural Department finance commissioner Gov. John Dempsey deputy health commissioner State Development commission members and the director of the Office of Economic Opportunity.

Gino J. Arconti Hartford Sydney A. Rapp Aly Norman A. Buzard Charles I. Sweeney Thomas Draper Newtown Health State Agricultural Department John Dempsey State Development Commission Office of Economic Opportunity

South Street PTA Meeting Opens With Camp Fire Girls Show

The South Street PTA meets at 7:30 PM in the school to hear Camp Fire Girls updates from Mrs. Christen Dodd and enjoy an art lesson led by Phillip Heeger. Danbury High Madrigal Singers will perform show tunes. refreshments provided by early grades.

South St. Pta South Street Teacher Association Camp Fire Girls Christen Dodd Mid - Fairfield Council of Phillip Heeger Danbury High School Madrigal Singers James Humphreyville Harbershoppers Danbury Barhershoppers Danbury Motor Inn Waterbury Cuthbertson Bien Hoa AF Vietnam Air Defense Command Milford High School Milford Redevelopment Agency River Street Charles Lewis Ladies Auxiliary Arctic Engine Company Central Fire Headquarters New Haven Avenue Marie Holdsworth Rainbow Girls Milford Assembly Order of Rainbow For Girls Masonic Temple Broad Street

Hartford shooting victim dies in McCook hospital

Felix Rodrigues, 23, of Hartford, died Tuesday at McCook hospital after being shot four times Saturday night. Police arrested Jose Cortez, 23, of Hartford, on assault with attempt to kill charges and he is to be re arraigned in Circuit court on new charges.

Hartford UPI Felix Rodrigues McCook Hospital Jose Cortez Piot Cortez

Capital Outlay of 18 Million Urged by City

Comptroller Bernard Newman outlined proposed capital improvements totaling 18,127,314 for 1967 68 with 710,000 in non cash items. Net bond need about 16 million. funding from sewer share 300,000 health center grant 110,000 youth center 300,000. Three year tax rate spread proposed, with 8 5 and 3 million bond years. Mayor Zullo plans deferment of 10 million school projects, funding 3 8 million for 1967 68, delaying senior high. Construction plans include Marvin Elementary, Hale and West Rocks wings, Jefferson replacement, and renovations to Fitch and Roosevelt. Three marriage intentions filed with Town Clerk Mabel Ireland.

Public Works Department Danbury High School Planning Commission Arconti William W. Goodman Commission Iimue Bernard Newman Lincoln School Newman Frank N. Zullo Zullo Ithe High School Marvin Nathan Hale West Rocks Jefferson Fitch Roosevelt Mabel G Ireland Arthur Selkowitz Ocean Drive East Stamford Betsy Meryl Wattenberg East Rocks Road Henry Earl Edwards Carlton Court Louise Fields Catherine Street Michael Diloris Haviland Street Sheila Helen Gero Chestnut Street

Norwalk Community College Fifth Annual Capers April 15 at 8 30 p.m

Norwalk Community College Student Senate presents the fifth annual Capers on April 15 at 8 30 p.m. in the college auditorium at 300 Highland Avenue. Director William Karakas Stamford leads the show with Brian Miller stage manager and a full production crew.

Norwalk Norwalk Community College Highland Avenue William Karakas Stamford Brian Miller William M. Burke J.michael Sullivan Vincent Massaro John Boisseau Richard Sladja Rita Tishler John le Farth Eleanor Fitzgerald

Budget hearing outlines 11.57 million proposal and cuts

The Board of Finance will hold a public hearing at 8:30 in the town court room to present a budget of 11,571,939 dollars for the coming fiscal year, up 1,133,656 from the current year and requiring a 1.7 mill tax rise. The board trims the school budget by 150,000 if state aid rises as forecast, with a town plan to include the cut in the RTM budget next month.

Board of Finance Board of Education Finance Board Robert M. Anstett General Assembly RTM Recreation Commission Westport Weston Board of Tax Review Compo

Training of Dogs Offered by Recreation Department

The Milford Recreation Department hosts a dog training course directed by Peter Tremml Jrbeginning April 15. Sessions for adults and older children occur Saturdays at 10 a.m. and Thursdays at 6 30 p.m behind Jonathan Law high school with outdoor classes rain postponement to next week. Eligibility includes dogs eight months to five years, large breeds six months. Registration closes April 12 Saturdays and April 17 Thursdays at the Recreation department Eels Hill hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Equipment list includes leash chain collar and wash line rope.

Recreation Department Peter Tremml, Jr Jonathan Law High School

St Mary's Guild to Hear Mary Reed Newland Speaker

St Mary's guild meets Monday at 8 p m in the church auditorium with guest speaker Mary Reed Newland, author and lecturer on parenting. Her works include The Year and Our Children and The Saints and Our Children and she has illustrated books on sex education for children.

St. Mary's Guild William ‘Lynch Mary Reed Newland Catherine of Siena Bridgeport Avenue Charles McShane Amaranth Court Milford Court Order of the Amaranth Masonic Temple Broad Street Marge Morgan Milford Public Schools Orchard

Temple Men's Club To Elect Sunday

The Men’s club of Temple A'nai Shalom will elect officers Sunday at 10 a.m. in the community room of the Connecticut Post Shopping Center. Sydney White, president, announced the event. A nominating committee under Robert Marx will report its recommendations.

Temple A’nai Shalom Connecticut Post Sydney, White Robert Marx

Flower arranging workshop by Garden Club leads to show

The Garden Club held a flower arranging workshop for new members taught by Mrs. Henry Rotman and Mrs. Bermhardt Wilhelm. The event culminated in a flower show for participants. The club plans a spring trip to Sterling Gardens in New York.

One Spade and Hoe Garden Club Henry Rotman Bermhardt Wilhelm Sterling Gardens New York

Missionary to Preach At Saugatuck Church

The Rev. Lloyd VanVactor representing the Congregational church in the Philippine islands will preach at Saugatuck Congregational church this Sunday at 9 30 and 11 a m. He and Mrs VanVactor are on a sabbatical year in the United States and plan to return to the Philippines in June.

Lloyd VanVactor Congregational Church Philippine Islands Saugatuck VanVactor J United States Philippines

Food line menu notes with weekly items and milk

A fragmented menu lists Thursday meals including grilled hamburger on roll with spinach corn pudding and milk. It also mentions Friday dishes Italian pizza potato chips tossed salad fruit butter and milk.

Bridge Brunch to Aid Parish Library Fund

The Reading club of Christ and Holy Trinity church sponsor a bridge brunch on April 13 at 11 30 a.m. in the church hall to raise funds for the parish library. Mrs James E Newman chairs the plans for the affair with bridge instruction by Mrs Sally B Johnson a professional bridge teacher.

Reading Club of Christ J Holy Trinity Church James E. Newman Sally B. Johnson Patrick Road

Site in Norwalk Seen for Armory

Hartford reports the state seeks a new Norwalk area armory site after protests against a New Canaan location. Governor Dempsey directs Major Gen. E Donald Walsh to identify alternatives. The plan covers units in Westport Norwalk Stamford and Greenwich with Route 7 impacting the old Norwalk site.

Hartford Norwalk Area New Canaan Dempsey E. Donald Walsh Norwalk Walsh Capitol Jelliff Millroad

Grant Approved Brightens Theater Schedule Across The Region

The Office of Education approved a 500000 grant Tuesday to support the undergraduate wing of a mathematical sciences building at the University. Meanwhile theaters show a wide slate including In Like Flint at many venues and classics like One Million Years B C and Doctor Zhivago in rotation across Milford Norwalk and Trumbull venues.

Merritt Doctor Zhivago Milford Drive-In Palace B.C PIX Washington UPI Office of Education Mathematical Sciences University Wilton Cinema — Shorts Connecticut William L Flint St. Onge D-Conn

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