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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1956
Page
4
An advertising account extols Colonaid as a bulk laxative that re moistens dry colon contents and stretches the bowel to Trigger normal urges. It claims safety for pregnant women, no gagging or bloating, and no nutrient absorption interference, with a 98 cent price for 66 tablets.
The John Munro Men's Clothing store at 855 Post Road won the commercial Christmas window decorating contest sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, with Creel Motors and the Ivy Shop taking second and third. Honorable mentions went to MacDonald's, Nappen's, Carousel, and Hemlock Hardware and Garden Shop. Judges included Rotary's Thomas Currie and Chamber officials.
The Father Biro Men’s league sells trees for the St Emery’s school fund across Kings Highway. YWCA Les Filles Y Teen visit Carolers plan at Carolyn Carson’s home. Town officials receive light hearted invitations to a Christmas party at Town Hall. Recreation programs run next week at Roger Ludlowe Grasmere and McKinley schools with floors being refinished during the holidays. Hemlock Hardware showcases a Yuletide window. Sixty to seventy five girls greet Santa at McKinley recreation party. Orlando Edenwald Construction takes over Roadside Inn for a Christmas party Thursday night. Holland PTA hosts a party at 8 pm. Boys recreation at Roger Ludlowe McKinley Oldfield and Fairfield Woods at 7 pm. Small boys program noted.
The Colonial Gardens association plans a Christmas home lighting contest with awards for most original best Christmas theme and most attractive doorway. Judging is set for December 23 and only association members may enter. Cub pack 220 hosts a Grasmere school Christmas party tomorrow at 7 30 p m with entertainment from Bridgeport PAL Talent unit gifts and refreshments. Marriage licenses filed by Harry J Askew Jr 29 of San Antonio Texas and Ruth B Carletti 25 of Green Knolls Lane at Town Hall.
Three dancing classes in the Board of Recreation led by Diane Plancon schedule Christmas gatherings at Grasmere and McKintey schools this week. The fourth to sixth graders join the Popular Dance program today 5 to 6 15 pm, the High School club party is Thursday 7 30 pm at Grasmere with invites for dates, and the Junior High club meets Friday 7 30 to 9 pm at McKintey with parental attendance encouraged. Joseph Neverdovsky has a building permit for a single family home on Mill Plain road valued at 18 000 dollars, and P Ballantine Inc has a permit to enclose a platform at 210 Black Rock turnpike.
Grasmere school pupils present a Christmas program and pageant Wednesday at 1 PM in the Grasmere School. Parents invited. An 80 voice chorus performs with pupils in roles, followed by school and parent singing.
Nathan Hale at 7 o'clock, Father Coleman Council Knights for Columbus meets at 8 15 p m in St Ann's hall. Rev William F X Casey chaplain will be the speaker. Party snack wraps around water chestnuts canned and broil serve with a thin chutney sauce for dipping.
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