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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1968

Page

12

Service Tonight For 6 Churches

Six church Lenten service closes series hosted by First United Church of Christ Clinton and Maplewood avenues at six o clock with Rev Emil Nagy presiding Rev Alexander Havadtoy delivering the sermon The choir anthem Greater Love Hath No Man directed by Miss Ethel Egry and preludes Agnes Dei and O Sacred Head Now Wounded performed by Miss Egry Fellowship hour at 7 15 p m led by Miss Ann Wargo with committee members inviting the public to attend the service

First United Church of Christ Clinton Maplewood Avenues Emil Nagy Nagy Alexander Havadtoy Calvin United Church of Christ Fairfield Kidron Ireland Ethel Egry Miss Egry Agnes Dei Bizet Sacred Edmundson Ann Wargo Mary Youkas Effa Burke Park Street Congregational Church John Olson United Church of Christ Stephen Bessemer Bethany Congregational Church Wilbur ‘Deming And Olivetoncentenal Howard Orr

Printed Pattern 4689 for Slimming Sheath Dress

Pattern details describe a three part slimming skimming sheath with sunburst neckline tucks. Options include Dacron knit or linen fabric with half sizes 12 14 16 18 20. Yardage listed and price 65 cents plus mailing fees. Send requests to Anne Adams Bridgeport Telegram Pattern Dept New York.

Dacron Anne Adams Bridgeport Telegram Pattern Dept West 17Th St New

Sweetheart of the Connecticut Post to appear at Easter event

Three year old Catherine Fiehn of Milford, crowned Sweetheart of the Connecticut Post, will appear at the shopping center during the pre Easter season. She won from 65 entries and received a $25 savings bond.

Connecticut Post Milford Catherine Fiehn Fiehn U.S William Fiehn Ford Street Talking Bunny Connecticut Post Center

Forty Nine Stores Showcase Easter Shopping At Connecticut Post

The Connecticut Post Center hosts 49 stores offering fashion for children and adults, giftware, foods, sporting goods, jewelry, furniture, and hardware. Merchants' Association president Bennett Silver says the mall aims to satisfy customers with marvelous values and lively, unusual entertainment.

Ing Bennett Silver

Center parking fields with over 6000 spaces

The center offers more than 6000 parking spaces with front and rear fields for easy access. It is reachable via the Conn Turnpike Exit 39 east of the Boston Post Road.

Center Conn. Turnpike Boston Post Road

Spring-Summer Pattern Catalog Ad

York New York print name and address with ZIP 10011. Fashion goes soft and pretty. Send for new Spring-Summer pattern catalog with a free pattern coupon. 50c for instant sewing book with over 500 pictures and expert techniques. Only 1 dollar.

York N.Y

Samplers See Rise In Housing Activity

The National Association of Home Builders reports surveyors in 100 metropolitan areas are more optimistic about housing activity this year than three months ago. They forecast a 10 percent rise in housing starts, up from 5 percent in December, potentially reaching 1.43 million, despite tighter credit and a higher Fed discount rate. The report notes analyses were prepared before the Fed hike and cites the Connecticut Conservation association on resource waste and conservation.

Washington National Association of Home Builders Association Federal Reserve Board

Crochet Jacket and Needlecraft Catalog Offer

Advertises a colorful crocheted jacket pattern 844 with sizes 32-34 and 36-38, plus multiple needlecraft catalogs and books. Includes price of 50 cents per pattern, 15 cents extra for first class mailing, and mail order to Laura Wheeler at Bridgeport and New York address with magazine-like catalog names and 1968 era phrasing.

Laura Wheeler Bridgeport Telegram Needlecraft Dept Old Chelsea Station New York

Dressing Up Crescents with Cherries Nuts and Raisins

Readers can prepare a quick sweet treat by draining and chopping a 4 ounce jar of red maraschino cherries. Mix with walnuts and seedless raisins to coat refrigerated crescent rolls baked into a warm, dessert bite.

Nine Arrested After Hartford Firebombing Incident

Nine Hartford residents were arrested on arson and conspiracy charges after a firebombing at Beacon Light and Supply Co in the North End. Police found three fire bombs and gasoline in an apartment. a sprinkler prevented major damage. An additional firebombing at Keney Park Grill was reported with no arrests. The suspects include five Hartford residents aged 20 to 26 and four 15 year olds. names withheld due to age.

Hartford (Ap Hartford North End Beacon Light & Supply Co Bedford St Keney Park Grill Beacon John L. Freeman Roland L. Sheppard George Robinson Kenneth E. West Larry Jenkins

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