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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1973

Page

3

Fairfield PTA seeks governor aid for state funds

The Fairfield PTA Council plans a request to Governor Meskill for state aid to fund surplies tunes and art program expansion. A spokesman urged starting work on state aid as soon as possible while the council noted needs to double art staff to meet minimum standards. The Arts for Youth committees reported efforts to obtain matching funds from the Connecticut Commission on the Arts. The Knapps Development sold units at Evergreen Park to multiple buyers, with deeds filed. A Fairfield recycling center at the railroad station freight house will open tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the collection of recyclable paper and glass. Recreation programs are set for tomorrow including ballet at 6:15 p.m., pre-school dance at Sherman School at 5:15 p.m., recreation center activities at the Nulmag Jones at 2:15 p.m., Tomlinson students at 3:15 p.m., and a drop-in center for retired people at the recreation center.

Peter Clarke Liles Fairfield Arts For Youthi Camiittes Connecticut Commision Om Aru Knapps Development Hes Evergreen Park Knapps Highway Robert W Patricia Metcalf John M4 Jane F. Connolly Thiencledk Fairfield Railroad Station Recreation Department Sherman School S.15th Nulmag Jones Tomlinson Flodents Osburn Hill

Warde Parsily Wins First Hockey Game

Warde Parsily secures a first hockey win as Andrew Warde teams host a busy schedule at Legion hall and nearby venues. Local recreation programs include youth basketball, volleyball, and skating lessons with multiple teams and community groups listed.

Warde Parsily

Last Pickup Sunday For Mail To Santa

Santa's mailboxes will end service soon. Youngsters hope for replies and must include names and addresses. Boxes are at Grams Central Market Strate Fairway Fond Black Rock Market Villa Avenue Pose Road Hartit Hardwart Pequot Avenue Southpart and Arnold's Phanigmey Post Run. Cicic Basketball St Pius X girls beat Stu Patrick's Bridgeport 12 8. Julié Stablain led scoring with six points. Cathy Verlen Gina Poles and deen Vabapa contributed. Civitan prepares induction ceremony tomorrow at 6:10 at Continental restaurant with John Foster representing Civitan International.

Santa Grams Central Market Strate Field Road Fairway Fond Black Rock Nenplleetroops Villa Avenue Polesfield Pose Road Hartit Hardwart Pequot Bouthpart Arnold's Phanigmey Cicic St. Pius Civitan Civitan Club John Foster Civitan International

Retired Persons Meet Friday Evening at YMCA

The Fairfield based chapter of the American Association of Retired Persons will hold an evening gathering Friday at 1 p.m. in the YMCA. Details are unclear due to fragmented text but indicate a regular meeting schedule and local club engagement.

Fairfield-design Chapbe American Association of Retired Persons YMCA Chrisewas Democratic Town

Rotary Fashion Show Plans Highlight Town Event

Town and Rotary members discuss the annual fashion show while high school guests Susan Pavia Jon Kassey and James Delvecchio attend. Town Hall Christmas party plans, Yuletide ideas from Mrs Beal Lent, and sketches by Page Lockhart on display at Mary Kalona’s office accompany notes on local celebrations and community volunteers amid holiday preparations.

Beal Lent Iowlands Andrew Warder High Susan Pavia Fhonce Friici Jon Kassey James Delvecchio Mie Frenkcis Alexander Arry Fort Myers Fin Smith Richardson Mary Kalona Page Lockhart Roger Luslone Walter Raymond George A. Smith Legion Oalt Reet Road Sherman Green Monk Trought Forest Sud Purest

Four Teens Arrested On Gas Siphon Charge

Four teenagers were arrested after an attempted gasoline siphoning incident outside Fairfield. Glen A. Cory, 18, of 97 Pine Road. Marie Geel, 16, of 47 South Park Way. Eason Wenke, 14, of 12 Stace Street. and a 15 year old were detained by Patrolman Joseph Peddie following a report from John Trench of 20 Quarker Lane about siphoning an auto outside his home.

Althi Tanm Glen A. Cory Fairfield Mari Wane Geel South Park Wenke Eason Francis ‘Tomasko Stace Alr Tavenile Joseph Peddie John Trench Quarker Lane

Memorial observance links Merton to faith and pacifism

At Sacred Heart University chapel in Stamford a memorial for Thomas Merton drew speakers and attendees who recalled the Trappist monk as a paradox of discipline and openness. James Forest, editor of Fellowship and Catholic Worker writer, framed Merton as a modern John the Baptist whose life reflected God in daily acts. A prayer from Merton and a wilderness aria were performed as part of the tribute.

Thomas Merton Othriahte Christ Forest David Merton Thones Merton Sacred Heart University Thia Joly Guilliam Thomas. Meston John the Baptist Cod Gueghok Thailand James Forest Wales Mr. Forest Fellowship" Mangaging Catholic Worker Rallpion Borest

Educators Call for Flexible Energy Saving Policy

New Haven WPDA said Connecticut will not enforce a hard line on the school energy directive. State and local officials favor voluntary, targeted actions rather than universal shutdowns. some districts plan to continue activities beyond core classes. A legal adviser questioned the order's authority while many schools prepare their own programs to preserve electives and athletics.

New Haven WPDA Connecticut Boards of Education Ronald Glater Association State Board of Education Catherine Smith Wude Mmn Tie Jan Ucder

Boy 6 Injured When Hit by Car

Six year old Sikyearald Anthony Sloath of 12 Sixth Street sustained facial injuries when struck by a northbound auto on Newfield Avenue near his home while en route to a store. An ambulance carried him to Syidgeport Hospital where he was treated and released. The driver, Rufius Spain of 66 Laurel Avenue, was not arrested. Police said the incident occurred at 7:18 p.m. and no charges were filed.

Sikyearald Anthony Sloath Sixth Stret Mt Auto Little City George L. Oezel Newfield Rufius Spain

Autopsy Ordered In Woman's Death

Police investigate the death of 25 year old Honora Staber found dead in her apartment. Dr. George Molnar ordered an autopsy to determine cause of death amid reports of overdose and uncertain circumstances. Authorities said the victim resided in North Caroline and an investigation into a town recreation league is ongoing.

Sien Tu Strat Hird Recreation Department Honora Stabér Ard He Town Harry Fiood Jimnor Eigh School George Molnar Caroline

Stratford Charles Brown to Head GOP Lincoln Day Dinner

Charles Brown named general chairman of the Republican Town Committee Lincoln Day Dinner set for February 6 at Lindie's restaurant in Stratford IL. Assistants include August Palmer Harry Weide Donald Thrope Charles Lauit Neil Kelly Steven Firmender Elesuo Dirgu and many volunteers. A Christmas party for Wilcoxson School Cub Scout Pack 202 is planned with ornaments carols and refreshments. Fire Unit Training for first aid and rescue techniques will be offered by the Fire Department as part of the weekly program with drills on stretcher handling and ventilation.

Charles. Brown Republican Town Committee Lindie Cheirman Robert Edgerton Jr. Brive August Palmer Harry Weide Donald Thrope Cochairman Chares Lauit Neil Kelly Steven Firmender Elesuoe Dirgu Bain Wilcoxson School Lengt Onn Fire Department Hfe Edwin Scheibel

Paintings Displayed At Town Clerk's Office

Hazel Lewis and her students display works at Stratford Town Clerk’s Office through month end. View during business hours for 30 dollars a month. Exhibits include Ruth Ramik of Fairfield Lynne Widinghall Rod M McCaulley Milford Charles Nichols Stratford Raymond Farrell and Marge Karnier of Bridgeport.

Hazel Lewis Stratford Town Ruth Ramik Fairfield Lynne Widinghall Rod M McCaulley If Milford Charles Nichols Oi Stratford Raymond Farrell Marge Karnier Bridgeport

Fire Investigated After Suspicious Beach Street Blaze

Fire authorities probe a two story dwelling at 182 Beach Street after a late Saturday blaze. firefighters arrived to heavy smoke and worked quickly to extinguish the flames as investigators seek the fire's origin and cause.

Srndpapnrt 182 Beach Sreet

Drivers Urged to Take Keys as Jaycees Campaign

Stratford Jaycees chairman Tames Alano urges car owners to pocket keys during the holiday season after cars are often stolen when left unlocked. He cites a high rate of unlocked vehicles and notes a Jaycees welfare drive listing families helped by their tree lot fundraiser on Huntington Road at Fenelon Place.

Tames Alano Stratford Jaycees Mal Mast Stratford Juyceea Athlohe Kay John Jeckle Jaycees Ava Huntington “Road Fenelon Place

Town events listed for the evening in City area

The Town Council meets in Town Hall at 4 PM. Main Street groups host activities including a Christ Episcopal church choir at 7 59 PM, a St Marks Guild Christmas party at Avis restaurant Kenyon Street at 7 30 PM, and a Creative Writing Workshop at the YMCA on Main Street at 6 PM. An 8 PM Sterling Abuses event and a Four Winds restaurant clue near Sikorsky airport are also noted.

Main Street Ringrhaser Chorus Chacist Episcopal Church Guild of St Marks Cluich Christman Avis Kenyon At

Congress Panel Urges US to Collect Foreign Debts

A bipartisan House Government Operations Committee urged the administration to intensify efforts to recover about 1 billion dollars in delinquent international debts owed to the United States. The panel highlighted France and other nations with claims, urging speedier repayment and leverage for advance repayments, noting large sums held abroad.

Washington APY Cisinn United States France America NATO Tran Vie House Comrmittee Nixon Thees Souplties U.S West Germany Japarland Spa

Frost Lines on Window Panes Reveal Hidden Cracks

Frost patterns form on window panes depend largely on microscopic

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