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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1952

Page

29

Stratford Arthritis Fund drives toward $2500 goal in 1952 appeal

Approximately $1000 has been received to date in Stratford Connecticut for the 1952 Arthritis campaign. Ray mond W. Ganim, chairman, urged residents to contribute within ten days to meet the quota of 2500, noting funds come from a benefit show and voluntary subscriptions. Over 9000 letters have been mailed urging support.

Connecticut Raymond W. Ganim Stratford Ganim Stratford Theater

Teachers Plan Auction In High School May 21

The Stratford Education association will sponsor an auction in the high school auditorium May 21 at 7 p.m. Proceeds go to the SEA scholarship fund. Anne Killian serves as auctioneer. Residents with sale items should call the school building collector. Ruth Downing is auction chairman, assisted by Mabel Miller and Helen Foland, co-chairman of the ways and means committee.

Stratford Education Association Anne Killian Ruth Downing Mabel Miller Helen Foland

Spadas Asks Zone Change For Rear Parking Lot

Spada's Blue Goose Inn on Ferry Boulevard petitions the Town Planning Board to rezone rear property from residence B to business one for a parking lot. A public hearing is set for May 7, said planning board secretary engineer Thomas Draper. Carlyle Sanford named janitor for new high school gymnasium. William Moffitt appointed janitor at Wilcoxson School succeeding Russell Sherwood.

Town Planning Board Spada Blue Goose Inn Ferry Boulevard Thomas Draper Planning Board Carlyle Sanford Stratford Avenue Charles E. Chaffee William Moffitt Wilcoxson School Russell Sherwood

Slight Hike Shown in Cost of Living

The April 22 AP report notes a small rise in the cost of living as the consumer price index climbs one tenth of a point. The measure, based on mid-March pricing, sits 10.5 percent above pre-Korean levels and 19 percent above a year ago, with two index systems showing slight differences. A separate note mentions a fowl pest epidemic in Lancashire, England, leading to the slaughter of 128,000 poultry.

Washington Bureau of Labor Statistics Lancashire England

William Smyth Urges Aid for Midwest Flood Victims

William Smyth disaster relief chairman of the Red Cross calls for voluntary contributions at the Red Cross chapter house to aid flood victims. He warns the public that such disasters could happen locally and urges support as part of a relief effort. An organizational meeting of Housewives for Eisenhower is set for 2 p.m. today at the Dahl building to plan future events with national speakers.

Midwest William Smyth Red Cross Smyth Housewives For Eisenhower Dahl Main Street East Broadway

Industrial Forum Slated Tomorrow in Eichner's Restaurant

Bridgeport area manufacturing executives will attend a full day forum titled New Ideas for Increased Production sponsored by United Illuminating and General Electric. Richard H. Van Horn will open, with several G E and UI leaders sharing talks before a 4 45 p m closing.

Bridgeport Eichner’s United Illuminating Company General Electric Company E. B. Haskell Richard H. van Horn H. M. Kenney R. W G-E William C. Bell The New

Dean's list honors for Cazenovia Junior College student

Joan Clampett of 90 Aldine avenue has been placed on the Dean's list for the third quarter at Cazenovia Junior College in Cazenovia New York. Her parents are Mr and Mrs Harry A Clampett.

New York South Norwalk Methodist Church Melville S. Bulmer Marjorie Kuhl Ruth Gledhill Doris Booth Neale Priestley Ronnie Lind M. Bulmer Joan Clampett Harry A. Clampett Aldine Avenue Cazenovia Junior Colege Cazenovia N.2y

Blood bank seeks 100 donors today at Red Cross HQ

The Mobile Blood unit will visit Red Cross headquarters at 271 Park Avenue today from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a quota of 200 pints of blood. Employees from the Dominating company and A. W. Burritt company will donate among others.

Red Cross Park Avenue United’ Dlominating Company A. W. Burritt Company

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