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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1973

Page

3

Yale Party Tonight for Masonic Lodge Milford Chapter 49

Yale Party Tonight for Masonic Lodge Milford Chapter 49 invites Arch Masons and friends to a Christmas party at 6 30 PM in the Masonic Temple on Broad Street. Tickets are available from Winthrop A Smith. Buffet dinner will be served followed by a brief meeting and the annual Christmas garossing. Members and guests are urged to attend this traditional event.

Milford Royal Winthrop A. Smith Fing Bhalany Masonic Temple Broad Street

Legion Auxiliary Dance Rides Named Don Elliott and Others

A list of attendees includes Don Elliott and William Moffet with Mrs. and Mr. combinations, such as Lee Bisson, Fred Hamburg, Burns Grant, Robert Mean, Dan War rail, Gertrude Knapp, Jean DiBarnardo, Edward Tuto, John A. Eliot, John Cassidy, and Betty Smith. The Orchard Hills seventh grade held elections with Thomas Vrabel president and others in officer roles. A Bloodmobile event at City hall reported 223 pints donated by Milford Jaycees, Kiwanis, Civitan clubs, Emanuel Strumpf, and Russell Cox among donors.

Don Elliott William Moffet Lee Bisson Fred Hamburg Burns Grant Robert Mean Prank Ragusa Dan Warrail Gertrude Knapp Jean DiBarnardo Edward Tuto John A. Eliot John Cassidy Betty Smith Steelhm Orchard Hills School Thomas Vrabel Peter Morriz Debbie Havick Deidre Bogan Dele Robins Sally Phelan Noreen Cropin City Hall Milford Jaycees Klwanis Civitans Emanuel Strumpf Russell Cox Betty Moffett John Casey David Rosenbaum Robert Serena

Woman Fractures Nose In Pike Skid Mishap

Greenwich resident Cathrene Koons C6 of Putnam Green sustained a broken nose when her auto skidded into an abutment on the Mianus River bridge. The other driver, Thomas Montagritt 28 of Yor, was involved. State police reported the incident occurred around a late evening hour during a dance event at the West Shore recreation center and notes were taken for police records.

Greenwich Cathrene Koons Putnam Green Mianus River Marshall Gerry Connecticut Turnpike and Inn American BP Legion Thomas Montagritt Allery West Shore Recreation Center Ier Po- Bena Munfeed Brida

Connecticut voters favor impeachment in two cities

The Connecticut Citizens for the Impeachment of President Nixon reported a November December street poll in New Haven and Waterbury. In New Haven 60 percent favored impeachment among 2845 respondents, 34 percent favored resignation and 16 percent wanted Nixon to stay in office. In Waterbury 6 percent favored impeachment, 18 percent resignation, and 14 percent preferred he remain in office.

New Haven Connecticut Nixon Waterbury

Hemorrhoidal Relief Promised by Preparation H Claims

An advertisement touts Preparation H as a cure for itching burning and swelling of hemorrhoidal tissues. It cites relief hours after use and notes soothing effects for nighttime itching, claiming widespread doctor usage in New York City Washington DC and at a Midwet Medical Center.

New York City D.C

Norwalk Urged Intercity Study On Cable TV Proposals

Darien and Norwalk officials push intercity study to influence State Public Utilities Commission hearings and future cable franchise awards. Rylander notes Darien’s goal to ensure voice heard, vendor choices clear, amid multiple franchise applicants with hearings anticipated in 1974. Requests for support extend to Greenwich Stamford and New Canaan executives for coordinated action. Couples To Wed.纳 Retiree Honored.

Darien Cable Television, and Communications Advisory Commission Norwalk William L. Rylander Darien Public Utilities _commission s Rylander Darlen Commission P.U.C Greenwich Stamford New Canaan Gether

Water department veteran retires after 25 years service

Tom Shufelt ended a 25 year tenure with the municipal Water department in Wallingford Vermont. He joined the filtration plant 42 years ago and later worked in the Water department office. His career included roles as meter foreman maintenance foreman and contempla­tion foreman with a two year interruption during the Korea War. He received a plaque from District Commissioners Charles R. Mitchell Thomas J. Maisany Mrs Belen Ufgvary and John J Heenessy.

Jon Shafeit Charles R. Mitchell Thomas J. Maisany Belen Ufgvary John J. Heenessy Tom Wallingford Shufelt Water Department Kerea

Franco Arrested In Drug Related Murder by FBI

FBI agents arrested 43 year old Robert T Francs of East Hartford on a murder warrant for Theodores Townsend of Bangor Maine. Townsend was shot outside his Bangor apartment and died the next day. Also charged is Thomas D Peatle of Windsor Conn. with related drug offenses.

Bangor Thomas D. Peatle Windsor Conn Peatia Wa Ohio Franco Townsend Nobscot County David Cox

Graham urges Americans to repent at White House service

Evangelist Billy Graham told a White House audience that America faces deep spiritual trouble and must repent or perish. He cited Watergate, Nixon era crises, Vietnam, Truman and Eisenhower deaths, and recent upheavals as signs of convulsive times, urging prayer and a hopeful Christmas message of renewal.

Nixon White House Billy Graham America Grtsham Graham Gerald R.white Congress Europa Lixon Truman Nhrson Vietnam Middle East Army Chorus Yale

Westport YMCA Offers Italian Course Starts January Sevens

The Westport YMCA announces a new Italian language course for beginners starting January 7 at 10 a.m. The program, led by Signora Metehiorri, runs through December with a seasonal schedule and holiday closures. Registration closes December 31. The library also reports a holiday schedule.

YMCA Talian Metehiorri Pec Padua Italy United States Dee Grd

Governors Swap to Smaller Cars in New England

A Associated Press report notes several New England governors moving from large limousines to smaller sedans or compact cars to conserve fuel. Curtis of Maine traded to a Plymouth after using a Chrysler, while Salmon of Maine was on a waiting list. Connecticut and Massachusetts leaders followed similar shifts, with Cadillacs replaced by smaller models and a governor noting fuel savings.

Associated Press Kenneth. M. Curlis Mariani Maine Hay Ford Ranch Thomas P. Salmon New England Curtis Chrysler Plymouth Willis Johnson

Weicker Defends Ribicoff Aging Claim as Ridiculous

U S Senator Lowell P Weicker Jr of Connecticut condemned GOP rivals for saying Abraham Ribicoff is too old for the job. Weicker called the charges by state party chairman J Brian Gaffney and Rep. Robert Sleola ridiculous and pledged to back his party’s candidates with integrity. He also pledged to submit his judicial recommendation for the Second Circuit by January end, after noting the earlier, controversial rejection of Francis J McCarthy.

Washington Lowell P, Weicker Jr Conn Republican Party Abraham A, Ribicoff D—Genn Weiccker J. Brian Gaffney U.S Robert H. Sleola Ribicoff Thomas J Abe Ribicoff Senate Weicker WNHC New Haven Tian U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Weicher Francis J. McCarthy Wethersifield McCarthy American Bar Association

Fairfield Woman Hurt in Norwalk Collision

Fairfield resident Anna Jetleon of Rockway Road suffered multiple cuts and bruises in a two car collision on the Connecticut Turnpike near the Darien line at 2 45 p m She was taken to Norwalk Hospital in good condition Driver David Demague of Suncrest Road Norwalk uninjured and warned on a charge of improper lane change The Navajos are the nation s largest Indian tribe numbering 1674 in the 1970 census

Norwalk Anna Jetleon Rockway Road Fairfield Connecticut Norwalk Hospital Julian Rugawski David Demague Suncrest Road Athes Demague

White House reception notes after service with Ford guests

Fragmentary account describes President and Mrs Ford receiving guests after a church service. The text mentions a Blue Room and Red Room reception, with assurances not to embarrass the President. It references Graham and his wife and overnight guests at the White House Saturday night.

Graham Ford

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