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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1966
Page
12
About 200 residents attended the first two days of Danbury’s public hearings on real and personal property revaluation. Sessions run 1 to 7 PM at City Hall through Friday December 16, with attendance by last-name groupings.
The Women’s association of the First Congregational church meets at 7 45 in the parish house for a Christmas program and mite box dedication by Mrs Joseph Ashmore. A musical program features Mrs Cecil Novkoff soprano Mrs Gail Bogie alto Rev Clare M Ingham tenor and the First Church Bell Ringers conducted by Thomas W Powell. The Evening Circle led by Mrs Richard Bowman hosts the social hour.
The Northern Fairfield County chapter of Planned Parenthood League of Connecticut opens a once weekly referral and information center for family planning today from 10 a.m. to noon at 261 Main Street Danbury. Temporary president Mrs Walter P Hubbard of Washington announced the service for Danbury and surrounding towns.
Local theaters list film lineups including The Christmas That Almost Wasn t Moonwolf La Dolce Vita and Texas Across the River. Showtimes span matinees and late evenings at Capitol Milford Majestic Merritt Norwalk and Wilton venues along with drive ins and art house programs.
Changes in downtown traffic went into effect Tuesday to ease holiday shopping congestion. A one way pattern on the block bounded by Main Keeler and Liberty streets aims to improve flow during the Christmas season with no right turns off Main.
The State highway department asks Police Chief J. Howard McGoldrick to begin tagging cars left overnight on North Street Route 37 and tow any that interfere with plowing or sanding. The chief says the state will tolerate no interference with snow removal work.
Danbury Board of Education member Mrs William W Goodman will be a panelist at a regional conference in Bridgeport on educating socially and emotionally maladjusted children. The meeting at Central High School draws educators social workers and PTA members from Danbury led by William Hodge with local arrangements by the Mid Western Conn Mental Health Association.
The Planning and Zoning commission approved 54 subdivisions totaling 229 lots for last year. New home sites approved in 1965 86 fiscal year rose by 79 from 150. 98 in half acre zones, 88 in one acre, 43 in two acre plots. Prior year had 2 quarter-acre, 38 half acre, 85 one acre, 25 two acre lots. Subdivisions added 16 409 feet of new paved roadway, up from 10 560 feet in 1963 66. Drainage and future road needs were required per a recent planning study.
Roland Davis 17, of the Middle Street Boys Club, was elected president of the Senior council. Robert Stokes became vice president and Clarence Thompson, the club’s 1966 Boy of the Year, took treasurer duties. About 15 youths joined a taped discussion on delinquency and school.
Judge Michael J. Sicilian disposed of multiple motor vehicle cases in Danbury Circuit Court. Defendants include Patrick Bradbury 18 facing operating under suspension and reckless driving fines. John Duore 49 of Pound Ridge NY speeding. Thomas Harper 51 White Plains NY speeding. Thomas McKenna 56 Warwick Road New Fairfield driving under the influence with $100. Santo Pagan 57 Austin Street operating under suspension and failed to carry registration. Louise Pancotti 33 New Street Ridgefield evading responsibility. Stanley Pelletier 27 Middle River Road speeding. William Ruschmeyer 38 Ridgefield driving under the influence with $125 and penalties. Douglas Walters 18 Waterbury speeding.
MILFORD The Red Cross Blood mobile will be at City Hall Monday from 12 15 to 4 p.m. John Ronan, chairman, urged donors aged 18 to 60 in good health to give. Parental consent is needed for unmarried donors 18 to 21. Walk-ins welcome and appointments may be made by contacting the Red Cross. Transportation and babysitting can be arranged in advance.
Milford Recreation announces 1966 67 basketball seasons kickoff this Sunday with Pee Wee games at Milford and Jonathan Law high schools starting 1 p.m. Midget league games start 12 30 p.m. at West Shore Recreation center. Intermediate league roster deadline extended one week. Edward Austin notes age limit 17 18 as of Jan 1 1967 and invites inquiries.
The United Presbyterian church group reorganized and elected Charlotte Gallo president Betty Hungerford vice president Margaret Mace secretary Jeanne Brandalick treasurer Meetings set for the third Monday each month at 8 pm in the church. Bowling results show the Junior Major league at Devon Lanes with standings led by Spares and Strikes and top scorers Millie Oakley Walt Lester and others.
Washington AP report notes two Connecticut communities and six firms petitioned the ICC to reopen a hearing on abandoning an 18.5 mile Plainfield to Washington Rhode Island rail line. Petitioners insist the segment should be retained to protect local interests and reveal revenue sharing of the Connecticut Rhode Island sections.
Yale sociology professor Robert M. Cook reported that his independent campaign in the aura district cost 38 292 dollars, leaving him about 5 000 in the red. He raised about 33 000 in contributions while facing incumbent Democrat Robert N. Glaimo and Republican Stelio Salmona. Glaimo won with Cook totaling roughly 3 000 votes.
The 19th annual meeting of the Connecticut Academy of General Practice hosts a leadership conference at the Waverly Inn Cheshire tonight. Speakers include Bernard Shapiro Welfare Commissioner and Dr Stuart McCleary of Connecticut General Life Insurance. The event covers Title 19 implementation, Part B Medicare cost, officer elections, and installation of Dr D William Pasquariello as president.
Dr Pasquariello was named president elect at last year’s annual meeting. A dutch treat dinner for Academy members will be served at 6 30 p m at the Waverly Inn with the business session starting promptly at 6 30. The number of civil servants in real Britain rose 19000 in six months according to recent reports.
Well kept carpets show results of Blue Lustre spot cleaning. Shig is promoted as America’s favorite cleaner for wall-to-wall and spot work. Blue Lustre restores color, leaves nap and shine, rental priced at 81 a day, available at Glenwood Lumber 66 Glenwood Ave, Bpt.
The Central Grammar school PTA meets Tuesday at 8 pm in the school auditorium. Mrs Alan Jones president announces a fifth and sixth grade choir directed by Mrs Joseph Chikla will perform Christmas music then a community sing with audience participation. Book Sale and used toy sale plans are under way with toy donations requested. Principal Michael Vanacore says all classrooms will be open for parental inspection to view holiday decorations. Hospitality chairs Mrs Edward Kromberg and Mrs Charles Warner greet parents at the door and provide refreshments.
In Saigon two terrorists on a motorcycle shot and killed Tran Van Van a deputy in the National Assembly and former chairman of the Army Peoples Council near the Saigon zoo. Police arrested the assailants after they fled and collided with a boy near U S Ambassador Lodge residence.
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