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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1968

Page

12

Milford Historical Society to Hear Money Talk

William F. Hasse Jr of First New Haven National Bank will discuss The History of Money at Milford Historical Society on Monday at 8 p.m. in the DAR building Prospect Street. He is a Rutgers banking graduate and former instructor. author of two banking histories. An additional note lists meeting attendees and unrelated local notices.

William F. Hasse, Jr First New Haven National Bank Milford Historical Society Mondey DAR Prospect Street Daniel Moyer Hasse School of Banking Rutgers University New Haven Waterbury Quinnipiac Otis Butler E. Broadway David Reynolds Deerfield Avenue Gerald di Federico Clinton Street Woodmont Robert Harrington York Avenue John Schneider Hawley Avenue Barbara Demato Milford Family Counseling Association Milford American Legion Auxiliary Fowler Memorial New Haven Avenue Carl Hokanson The Legion Elohanson

Bible Seminary Chorus Concert Is Tomorrow

The Baptist Bible Seminary in Johnson City New York will present the Chapel chorus under Mrs Sharon Stoker at Grace Baptist church Thursday at 730 p m. The program features sacred songs hymns gospel arrangements and instrumental solos. The choir plans concerts in Massachusetts Connecticut and New York. The seminary will offer new two year AA degree and continue BA and BTh programs at a Clark Summit Pennsylvania campus.

Bible Seminary Baptist Bible Seminary Johnson City New York Sharon Stoker Grace Baptist Seattle Pacific College University of Washington The New York State Board of ‘Regents General Association of Regular Baptist Churches Christian Workers Clark Summit Pennsylvania

Temple Rummage Sale Scheduled at Temple Bnai Shalom

Temple Bnai Shalom hosts a rummage sale April 24 and 25 from 9 30 a m to 4 30 p m with Mrs Bernard Samuels as chairperson announced. Milford Hospital reports several births including a March 29 girl to Gissel and Cone families and a March 30 boy to Davis and Brown families.

Temple B'nai Shalom Temple Bernard Samuels Milford Hospital David Gissel Crestwood Road John Cone Hickory Lane Shelton Robert Battista Botsford Avenue Wayne Davis Campbell West Haven Robert Brown Center Joseph E. Yasinski Marion Street Bridgeport Avenue

Community meeting offers help and refreshments

The article notes community members discussing ways to assist and that Mrs. Arlene Lipps and her committee will serve refreshments after the business session.

Arlene Lipps

Officer Promoted On Vietnam Duty

Lieut. Robert Evasick USMC son of Mr and Mrs Harry E Evasick 11 Fenway North promoted to first lieutenant assigned to intelligence at 11th Marine headquarters DaNang Vietnam previously a platoon commander and forward artillery observer in DaNang area responsible for preventing infiltration and rocket attacks on DaNang airport and city graduate of Notre Dame high school West Haven and St Francis college Loretto Pa commissioned in 1967 engaged to Miss Diane Finn of Pittsburgh

Robert Evasick USMC Harry E. Evasick Fenway North 11Th Marine Headquarters First Marine Division Vietnam DaNang Notre Dame High School West Haven St. Francis College Loretto Marines Diane Finn Pittsburgh

Stratford Chamber Invites Milford Members to Dinner Meeting

The Stratford Chamber of Commerce invites Milford Chamber of Commerce members to a dinner meeting Tuesday at 6 p.m. with social hour at the Stratford Motor Inn. James J. Casey, commissioner of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection, will be guest speaker.

Stratford Chamber of Commerce Milford Chamber of Commerce Stratford Motor Inn James J. Casey State of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection

Westport Plans Wide Range of Capital Projects

First Selectman John J. Kemish presents a five year capital plan totaling from 242000 to 23184000 with top priorities including Post Road sewer, Compo Channel dredging, and a town garage site. He stresses the plan is a preliminary blueprint needing data and financing analysis before action.

First Selectman John J. Kemish Board of Finance Kemish Post Road Westport Selectman Newtown Turnpike Staples High School Bedford School Railroad Station Roseveille Taylor Place Imperial Avenue Longshore Long Lots Aoah Cockenoe Island Saugatuck Compo Beach

Lupton Urges Teeners to Study Politics at Weston Meeting

West on town hall speech by Sen John Lupton R Weston to the Teen Age Republican group urged mastering political fundamentals. He said knowing how home town party committees are elected and how leadership is chosen empowers citizens to influence local and state government and improve party work.

Weston John M. Lupton Weston Town Hall Jheart Lupton

Cheap ale stitched in 1768 cost eight pence per gallon

A note from the first edition of the Encyclopedia Britannica records a strong brown ale named stitch selling for eight pence per gallon in 1768. This tidbit reflects early beer pricing and naming conventions in historical Britain.

Norwalk Hearings On Used Car Lot Plans

The Norwalk Zoning Board of Appeals sets public hearings for certificates of location for three used car lots on April 18 at 8 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers. Applicants include Leandre Benenfant 273 Main St Perry Finn Motors 20 School St and Joseph Breault 94 Main St plus a separate request by 3 D Car Wash 297 Main Ave for a retail gasoline filling station. Route 7 by-pass work and Route 53 pedestrian walk surveys are outlined by State Highway officials as safety improvements proceed.

Board of Appeals i City Hall Leandre Benenfant Main Street Perry Finn Motors, Inc Joseph D. Breault Main Avenue John J. Olshesky Enngineer Frank N. Zullo State Highway Department West Rocks Road Merritt Parkway John W. Alcock Brien McMahon

Haddock Is Jailed After Checks Fishy Case

William Haddock, 36, of 317 Main Street, was sentenced by Judge Rodney Eielson in Circuit Court to three concurrent terms of 60 days on one forgery charge and two counts of fraudulent issuance of checks. He pled guilty March 8 and received the jail terms Monday. Other dispositions include Charlie Herring, 40, Norwalk, driving under suspension and other infractions. Gerald L. Confrancesco, 20, New Haven, driving under suspension. Kevin M. Keane, 19, Danbury, driving under suspension and lane violation. The Conestoga breed note compares Flemish stallions with Virginia horses.

Danbury William Haddock Main Street Rodney Eielson Haddock Charlie Herring Charles Heley Norwalk

Danbury OfficialsProbe Arson Spree In Delay Street Area

Danbury police fire officials press ongoing probe into arsons and suspected arson incidents spanning recent months. Monday night a major attempt targeted Danbury Plumbing Supply at 21 Delay Street and three New Haven Railroad storage buildings. kerosene and paint thinner were found, with two cans recovered. The mayor and Fire Chief say efforts focus on identifying a single responsible arsonist amid multiple blazes and ongoing investigations.

Delay Street Gino J. Arconti Danbury Plumbing Supply Company New Haven Railroad George C. Hannal Goos Lumber Co

Chamber Plans Renewal Plan Showing Tonight

The Danbury Chamber of Commerce invites merchants and industrialists to a 7:30 p m meeting at the Danbury Motor Inn to present the Midtown East Urban Renewal plan. Officials say the plan vitally affects member firms.

Chamber Chamber of Commerce Danbury Motor Inn Midtown East

Work Opportunities LWV Topic Tonight

The League of Women Voters hosts a meeting at 8 pm at Mrs. Alvin Goldman’s home 3 Lake Crest Drive Danbury to discuss local employment and national employment patterns. Mrs. Salvatore DiBetta leads with committee members Mrs. Joel Feinson and Mrs. Michael Doctoroff. Mrs. Felix Merante covers national trends. Public invited.

Danbury League of Women Voters Alvin Goldman Lake Crest Salvatore DiBetta Joel Feinson Michael Doctoroff Felix Merante

Choirs Unite For Passion According To St Matthew

The Methodist Church Chan cel choir and the Putnam County Choral Society will perform Bach s Passion According to St Matthew tonight at 7 30 at the First Methodist Church as the Lent service climax. Ruth Shaffner directs both groups. Ruth Holmes is organist. Soloists include Beverly Urban Edward Scheer June Marschner George Fuller Shirley Froehlich and Donald Townsend.

Methodist Church Putnam County Choral Society Bach First Methodist Church Ruth Shaffner Putnam County Group Ruth Holmes Miss Beverly Urban Edward Schecher June Marschner George Fuller Shirley Froehlich Donald Townsend

School Board Annual Meeting Tonight at Park Avenue

The Board of Education will hold its annual meeting and dinner at Park Avenue school. Dinner starts at 6 o clock, with the regular meeting beginning at 7. Officers will be elected and certain clerical positions appointed when all members are present.

Roberts Avenue National School Board Association Hayestown Pta Hayestown Avenue Parent - Teacher Association Danbury Board of Education Park Avenue

Store Center Buys 47 Acres in Danbury

Berkshire Shopping Center owners acquire 47 acres adjacent to the Danbury site for parking and potential future use. About 28 acres were purchased from Frederick W. Otto Jr. by Ervie S. Hawley Jr Elbert Hawley Samuel Roberts and James Brenner as executors of Max Fried estate. 19 more acres were bought from Aspen Corp by Siebert Roberts Brenner Hawley. Deed stamps show 28 acre price 75000 and 19 acre price 68000.

Danbury Berkshire Beaver Brook Frederick W. Otto, Jr Ervie S. Hawley, Jr Elbert Hawley Samuel Roberts James Brenner Fairfield Max Fried Hawley Newtown Road Jerome Siebert Hawiey Lrom Aspen Corp Margaret Yacko

Prize Winning Musical Of Thee I Sing

The first musical comedy to win the Pulitzer Prize was Of Thee I Sing with music by George Gershwin.

George Gershwin

Theater listings show numerous films at multiple theaters

A dense schedule lists Planet of the Apes, In the Heat of the Night, The Graduate, Bonnie and Clyde, and other titles at Beverly Capitol Center Milford Westport Norwalk Stratford Trumbull and nearby venues with varied showtimes throughout the day including matinee and late evening screenings.

Beverly Planet of the Apes Capitol Milford Center Drive-In Cinema Theater Bonnie ‘and Clyde Fine Arts Westport Lawrence New Haven Majestic Merritt Norwalk Palace Bridgeport Valley of the Dolls PIX Rivoli Stratford UA Trumbull Theater

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