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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1954

Page

5

String Quartet Plays At Pequot Library Friday

The New Music quartet returns for a third Chamber Music concert Friday at 8 30 p m in the Pequot library auditorium. Members include Broadus Erle Matthew Raim Walter Trampler and David Soyer performing Schumanns Quartet in F major Kirchner String Quartet and Beethovens Quartet in F minor Op 95 attendance and subscriptions are ahead of last seasons tickets available at the library or Carlson’s Card Shop.

Pequot Library Broadus Erle Matthew Raimondi Walter Trampler David Soyer Robert Schumann Leon Kirchner Beethoven Chamber Music Concert Committee Carlson’s

Christmas party set by George A. Smith post American Legion

The annual Christmas party will be held December 19 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Legion hall with Ernest Benham as post commander, and Arthur Simmons and Frank Nosal in charge of arrangements. Kenwin Construction Co. has permits for two single-family homes on Church Hill road valued at 16,000 each, inspected by Herbert M. Smith. Brenlo Builders receives a permit for a single-family home and garage on Thor place valued at 14,000, and Geraldine Murphy is authorized to finish a second floor room at 1000 Jennings road.

George A. Smith American Legion Legion Hall Ernest Benham Arthur Simmons Frank Nosal Kenwin Construction Co Church Hill Road Herbert M. Smith Brenlo Thor Place Geraldine Murphy Jennings Road

Students to Entertain McKinley PTA Dec. 15

A Christmas music program by McKinley school pupils will highlight the McKinley PTA meeting on December 15 at 8 p.m. Mrs. Joseph Sommers will conduct a brief business session, with Harold Fink, Ernest Youcis, Miss Dorothy Elkin guiding student groups. Hostesses from grades one and three include several named mothers. Parents urged to bring a gift for the grab bag.

McKinley School PTA Joseph Sommers Harold Fink Ernest Youcis Dorothy Elkin Isobel Burgstaller Anthony Lutinski John Zbras Jessie Eggleston Louis Sulkazi Harry LaCroix Roy Larson Stephen Dzurka Edmond Kant Ray Hyzynski Woodrow Wilson

St Pauls Christmas Pageant Prep With Junior Choir

St Pauls Episco pal church Junior choir of 58 children rehearses Saturday from 10 to 11 30 am then 11 30 to 12 30 lunch and practice for the December 19 pageant Mrs Gardner Millett providing dessert. Recreation Board meets Monday 7 30 pm in Public Works building. Town events and school activities listed for evening programs.

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Gardner Millett Recreation Board Board of Recreation Public Works Board of Selectmen Police Commission Washington Pta Fair Mill Plain School McKinley School Codtagers Pepsies Yearlings Townies

Board of Trade window contest grows to 45 entrants

Contest entries rise to 45 with three late entrants as judging set for Thursday night. Ed Brennan announces new member Dr. Ralph Barberio chiropodist of 1559 Post road. Local residents send get well cards to Cliff Tones and Frank Hauser recovering in Veterans' hospital.

Board of Trade Ed Brennan Ralph Barberio 1559 Post Road Cliff Tones Fairfield Post Office Frank Hauser Reef Road Veterans’ Hospital West Haven McKinley School George A. Smith Post ,Legion Band Police Department Police Benevolent Association Town Purchase Department Carlynn Drive Frank Daniels Colonial Gardens Association Fairfield Beach William Smakal Oldfield School

Remtico Honors Veteran Workers at 25 Year Club Dinner

Twenty nine Remtico division veterans of Remington Rand were honored at the seventh annual 25 Year club dinner in Mary Journey's Inn. Gold watches were awarded to four new members while Wilbur A. Brainard was elected club president. Other officers include John R. Foythe and John F. McCutcheon. Attending speakers and guests from multiple plants and divisions attended the event, honoring long service by dozens of employees with years ranging from 27 to 43 years.

Remtico Remington Rand, Inc Mary Journey’s Inn Gus John Dobos Paul Magera John Andrew Reed Sophie Benedek Wilbur A. Brainard John R. Foythe John F. McCutcheon Raymond D. Baker New York City Francis B. Fox Albert C. Barioni George W. Zeloff Alfred E. Vickery Bridgeport Middletown Elsie V. Casey Elizabeth E. Campbell Nellie M. Houlihan Otto Krankall Elizabeth M. Kelly Betty R. Stulas Helen Tator S. Leroy Zeloff Thomas E. Cassidy Alexander Happ William J. Dunn Signe E. Rosen Albert H. Hine Harry

Warmed Over News for Mystic Readers

New London report from Mystic Column notes a frozen telephone answering device used by Mystic reporter James McKenna. A repairman is attempting to thaw the unit after last night’s cold snap left only squeaks, ongoing so far with no success.

NEW London Mystic James McKenna McKenna

Louis C Zowine Wins Preparatory Contest

Louis C Zowine of 702 Maplewood Avenue won the finals of Fairfield College Preparatory School Freshmen Elocution and Oratorical Contest. Seven freshmen competed. Judges were Rev. Daniel A. Sullivan S J, Rev. Albert F. Reddy S J, and Thomas J. Grace. Zowine spoke The Cremation of Sam McGee by R W Service. Other contestants and selections included Vincent A Carrasiello Evening Prayer, Jonathan A Woodhall Funeral Oration from Julius Caesar, Armand T Kelly Speech From the Trial of Demand Campion, and William M Ndini The Sinner.

Louis C. Zowine Maplewood Avenue Fairfield College Preparatory School Francis X. Carty S. J Daniel A. Sullivan S. J Albert F. Reddy S. J Thomas J. Grace Zowine Sam McGee R. W. Service Raymond Kk. Panda Birdsley Street Francis X. Shea Springdale Vincent A. Carrasiello Seaview Avenue Amelia J. Burr Jonathan A. Woodhall Stamford Julius Caesar Shakespeare Armand T. Kelly Central Avenue Demand Campion William M. Ndini Lincoln Boulevard

Breakfast speaker at Lay Faculty club breakfast

The Rev. Joan A. O'Brien Sr former Holy Cross College president and Fairfield University faculty member will address the Lay Faculty club at its annual Communion breakfast today at 9:15 am at the Hitching Post Inn Lafayette street. Father O'Brien will also celebrate Mass in Bellarine Hall at 8:18 am.

Joan A. O’brien, Sr Holy Cross Fairfield University Hitching Post Inn Lafayette Street Father O'Brien Bellarmine Hall

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