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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1966

Page

15

Mil ford Flotilla Honored For Safe Boating Efforts

Milford Flotilla 73 commander Walter Wanamaker praised members at the year end meeting for 47 regular weekend patrols 46 assists and rescues including towing 30 disabled vessels securing three boats adrift removing four navigational hazards refloating six grounded boats rescuing one swimmer and assisting two people stranded on Charles Is He noted 386 safety classes 291 pleasure boat inspections and thanked Milford Police and Fire Departments for support The auxiliary operates under the Coast Guard with volunteers and public relations officer Albert Pikul announced Donat's restaurant. The article also mentions Republican chairman Bernard Burns inviting attendees listing several contact names.

Milford Walter Wanamaker United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Charles Isand Bers United States Coast Guard Albert Pikul

Church School Teachers to Meet For Ad-hoc Planning

The United Presbyterian church teachers will meet Monday at 7 30 p m. The Advent carol service is planned with Trinity Lutheran Myrtle Beach Community Methodist and Wildmere Beach Congregational for Dec 1 at 4 p m at Trinity Lutheran. Mrs David Sorenson coordinates tea refreshments after the service. The combined choirs will sing and the congregation will join in traditional carols.

United Presbyterian Church Thomas J. Duggan Trinity Lutheran Church Myrtle, Beach Community Duggan Grins Farms Arnold C. Miller Coleytown St. Paul First Church of Christ

Civitan Club Hosts Christmas Party for Milford Children

The Milford Civitan club will hold its annual children's Christmas party on December 13 at 6 30 p m at Frankies Villa Pompeii. Co chairs Stanley Gowisnock and A J Michaurd urge each child to bring a toy for donation to the Salvation Army for Christmas distribution.

Milford Civitan Club Frankies Villa Pompeii Stanley Gowisnock A. J. Michaurd Salvation Army

Eastern Star to Have 1966 Vesper Service

Lucia chapter 25 Order of Eastern Star has scheduled its annual Vesper service for Sunday at 4 p.m. in the Masonic Temple Broad street. All members of Lucia Chapter 23 Ansantawae Lodge 89 AF AM OES Ameranthe Court 3 Rainbow Assembly 7 and Order of DeMolay invited to attend. Following the service there will be a Pot Luck supper and Christmas party in the banquet hall.

Lucia Chapter Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Broad Street Ansantawae Lodge AF & AM OES Ameranthe Court Rainbow Assembly Order of DeMolay

What's in a Promise Sermon at United Presbyterian Church

The Rev Thomas E Duggan will preach at 9 30 and 11 o clock worship services from Luke 1 26 35 on Advent promises fulfilled today. Mrs Florence LaFrance will read in the 11 o clock service and church school classes meet at 6 30 p m to discuss retreat plans.

Thomas E. Duggan United Presbyterian Church Seaside Avenue Duggan Mr. Duggan

Milford CT Office Reports 169 Jobless Claims

The Milford office of the Connecticut Labor Department Employment Security division processed 169 claims last week. Of these 22 were initial claims and 147 were continuing cases, according to executive director Robert A. Cronin.

Milford Connecticut Labor Department Employment Security Division Robert A. Cronin Mr. Cronin

Rainbow Assembly marks 10 year event with supper

Milford Assembly 4, Order of the Rainbow for Girls, celebrates its 40th birthday with a mother and daughter supper at 6 30 tonight in the Masonic Temple on Broad Street announced by Miss Janet Ballantyne worthy advisor. Square Dance Tonight by Pastime Squares at 8 at East Shore Recreation Hall on Kings Highway and Dixon Street announced by the committee.

Milford

Judge Denies Custody to Reed in Family Court Ruling

In Charlotte a Superior Court judge ruled Betty Wilson Reid unfit to retain custody of her four children from a prior marriage to Carl O. Wilson Jr. The court placed the children with welfare authorities. Wilson also deemed unfit and the couple’s two bedroom home and Wilson's Long Beach apartment found inadequate for the children.

Charlotte N.C J. William Copeland Betty Wilson Reid Carl O. Wilson Jr Long Beach Miss Copeland Wilsons Reid Robert Lee Reid Wilson

Export Workshop Tuesday Aids Connecticut Manufacturers

A Tuesday export workshop in the Chamber of Commerce offices on East avenue at 10 am aims to help local manufacturers sell abroad. The event is sponsored by the Chamber, the U S Department of Commerce, and the Connecticut Regional Export Expansion Council. Speakers include Douglas R. Bennet of Brewster Corp Old Lyme and James E. Kelley of Connecticut Commerce. The program covers first steps for starting an export program and obtaining foreign distribution.

Tocal Chamber of Commerce East Avenue U.S. Department of Commerce Connecticut Regional Export Expansion Council Connecticut John Barker Jlocal Business Bureau Douglas R. Bennet Brewster Corporation Old Lyme Export Council James E. Kelley W. J. R. Hargrave Perkin - Elmer Corporation Sven Nordstrom

Thief Crashes Window At Brookfield Bank Break In

Brookfield branch of the State National Bank was entered overnight when a thief tossed a rock through a window and cut himself. No items were reported missing as blood was found on the window frame and bank officials were unavailable for comment on the alarm system. Old Timers association election details included.

Norwalk Old Timers Athletic Association West Avenue Brookfield UPI William Lauder Brooksfield State National Bank

Suspended Driver Jailed on Third Offense in Danbury

In Danbury Circuit Court Judge Michael J. Sicilian ordered jail terms or fines for several defendants. Stanton, 27, of 268 Main Street, began a jail term in lieu of a 225 fine after conviction as a third offender for driving under suspension. Other dispositions include Downing, 34, speeding. Lane, 29, driving under the influence with 150 fine and 50 remitted. Taliaferro, 34, fined for driving without mirrors and vehicle over width and length without a permit.

Danbury Main Street Michael J. Sicilian Stanton Joseph JF. Downing Wallingford Arthur C. Lane Anderson Road New Milford Laurence R. Taliaferro Candlewood Park

Stabbing Suspect Held After City Assault Report

Rena G Hall, 28, of Building 106 Father Panik Villane, was arrested on aggravated assault charges related to a stabbing Thursday. Complainant Daisy Smith reported being stabbed by an unknown woman at 306 Hamilton Street with only minor injuries. The suspect held for arraignment in Circuit court as police continue investigation.

Rena G. Hall Panik Villane Daisy Smith Hamilton Street

Water levels rise in city reservoirs again

City reservoirs show gains as West Lake adds an inch and Mar Berie rises five inches in seven days. A water emergency remains, with officials delaying end until supplies improve amid cold weather forecasts and pumping operations. Ground water links from Doran Bros. and Osborne Street Athletic field come online to supplement city mains.

Sydney Rapp West Lake Mar- Berie Rupp U. S. Civil Defense Battle Mountain Doran Bros Shelter Rock Road LeeMac Avenue Walter Osborne Street City Mains Danbury Hospital

Negev Troubadors to Perform in Danbury Tonight

The Negev Troubadors present An Evening of Israel Dance and Song as the second Jewish Cultural Arts program tonight at 8 30 in Danbury High School auditorium. They will perform native songs dances and instrumental numbers with drum accordion and guitar. They have won 1985 Israel Dance Festival honors and toured the United States. Martha Schlamme will appear instead on April 22. Guest student tickets available at the door.

Negev Troubadours Danbury High School Martha Schlamme Negev ‘Troubadours United States New York City Israel Central Park

Parking Plan Set for Mumps Clinic at Roberts Avenue School

City notes provide limited details but pledge better parking for attendees at the Roberts Avenue School mumps immunization clinic this weekend and the following.

Roberts Avenue School

Reconsideration Urged of 20 Ambulance Fee

The Public Health and Safety committee of the Representative Town Meeting urges the Board of Selectmen to reevaluate and hold a public hearing on the $20 ambulance use fee. The committee notes possible legal issues from no prior hearing and questions the fee based on limited information and local practices.

Public Health and Safety Committee Representative Town Meeting Board of Selectmen Westport ATM Committee Selectmen Fezal ATM John W. Boyd Edgar T. Lee Selectman First Baldwin Post Road Maple Avenue American Oil Company Crest Motor Motors Richard H. Kennedy Flag Motors Jack Allen Meszaros

Suggestions From Town Audit

Samuel H Harms and company Stamford auditing firm filed the town's 1965 66 audit. Recommendations include moving construction related general fund appropriations to the special project fund and final accounting by school personnel handling special funds. Also urged written internal controls for the special fund, clearing uncollectible personal property taxes to a suspense list, completing fixed asset records, detailing corrections of errors, and expanding flax tax collection staff.

Samuel H.harms and Company Stamford General Fund

Parking rules amid mumps clinic at Danbury State College

Chief J Howard McGoldrick announces that parking will be allowed on state property at Danbury State College and along Seventh Avenue from Osborne to White Street. Hours are 9 30 a m to 4 p m this Saturday and next, and 10 a m to 3 p m tomorrow and next Sunday. The mumps clinic for children aged 1 to 8 will operate during these times, with police on duty in the areas.

Peollee J. Howard McGoldrick Danbury State College Seventh Avenue Osborne White Street Rmumps Patice Pares

Snow White at Danbury High School Auditorium

A limited number of tickets remain for the Junior Service League sponsored Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at Danbury High School auditorium today. The Gingerbread Players bring the New York run to town with Mrs Ronald F Smith and Mrs Richard L Nahley as co chairmen of the organizing committee assisted by Mrs Richard Gammie and Mrs Patrick Cahill.

St Arm Snow White The Seven Dwarfs Junior Service League Danbury High School Land 3 Pum Gingerbread Players Jack Alsuccessful New York City Ronald F. Smith Richard L. Nahley Richard Gammie Patrick Cahill

iChurch Plans Saint Nicholas Patron Saint Day

St Nicholas Catholic church will honor its patron with a 6 p.m. covered dish supper after a 5 p.m. Mass and the usual 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Masses. The church hall on Roberts avenue hosts the event. Rev Michael Scott of Bridgeport will be guest speaker with several Eastern Rite clergymen invited.

St. Nicholas’ Catholic Church Roberts Avenue Michael Scott Bridgeport Basil Boysak

Cold refugees face freezing streets in Mexico City patrols

In Mexico City a cold wave drives many indigent people from shelter to the streets. Brigades patrol the city as authorities report at least twelve deaths and many minors and adults affected. The scene reflects harsh conditions amid the cold, with UNICO and local agencies coordinating response efforts.

Mexico City UPI Mexico

Stonington Boat Builder Plans Formosa Stint

Henry R. Palmer Jr. of Stonington will volunteer three months in Formosa as an advisor to a yacht company. He will provide technical and managerial aid similar to Peace Corps but focused on industry, sent by the Taiwan International Executives Service Corps.

Stonington UPS Formosa Henry R. Palmer Jr Peace| Corps Palmer Taiwan International Executives Service

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