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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1963

Page

2

Emblem Club Marks 30th Anniversary in Milford

The Milford Emblem Club, formed February 1357 by Mrs. Carlton Newton and Mrs. Googe Williams, celebrated 30 years with a covered dish supper at the Elks Lodge on New Trayen Avenue. Mrs. William Deano nd chaired. Mrs. Francis Rump ford presided. The group, part of a 339 chapter national organization, supports gifts to crippled children, visits to convalescent homes, a scholarship, and Thanksgiving baskets, and requires members to have an Elks member male relative.

Milford Hely Milford Alfred Crowther Elub Simylists United States Canal Zand Newington Elks

Floral contest winners announced at Garden Club meeting

At a Spade and Hoe Garden Club gathering held in the First Federal Savings Bank form Broad Street, Mrs. Joseph Alves won first prize, Mrs. H D Boteman second, and Elaine Shaley third. Honorable mentions went to Mrs. Joly Koukas and Mr. Alice Hine. Rosemary Ross conducted a cor sage workshop and wild bed feeding instructions were given. Hostesses were Mrs. Koukas and Miss Stroley. An Order of Eastern Star game and bingo party is slated for February 1 at 8 pm in the Masonic temple, with tickets from Mrs. Ruth Wilkinson, Mrs. Dorothy Richards, or Miss Ruth Hub.

Wevers Spade and Hoe Came Unity Federal Savings Bank Broadstervt Joseph Alves Boteman Elaine Shaley Bard Joly Koukas Alice Hine Rotsn Rossell Osten Koukas Stroley Ucla 25 Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Mra Rith Wilkinson Dorothy Richards Ruth Hub

Kayophas to Meet For Auction Monday

The Kayophas of the Church of Christ Congregational will meet Monday at 8 p m in the church rooms. A work session and a Chinese avicthos will follow the regular business session. Hostesses for the evening are Mrs Maward Allen Mrs Ken meth Neff and Mrs John Williams. All municipal offices will be closed Tuesday for Lincoln's birthday and on Feb 22 for Washington's birthday per Mayor Charles R Lovina yesterday.

Church of Christ, Congregational Maward Allen Ken”meth Neff John Williams Lincoln Washington Charles R. Lovina Lawrence E. Long Redding Grange No. 15 The Grange Ernest W. Willams

Rabbi to Address Braj B'rith Tonight at Milford Lodge

Yale Hillel director Ranul Rienarn will be principal speaker at a Braj B'rith event at Temple B'nai Shalom hosted by Milford lodge 3805. The topic is Varieties of Jewish Experience as DeMolay Mothers meet Wednesday evening at the temple. The annual Milford Lions dinner-dance funds the Milford Hospital building fund at Villas Rosa.

Ranul Rienarn Israel Hillel Foundation Yale University Greater Milford B' Ai B'nai Shalom Milford DeMolay Taconle Temple Mebers Basiness Henedit Avellon Milford Lions Club Milford Hospital Villas Rosa Lekis

St Marys Wins in Pee Wee League Victory

The St Marys team claimed a Pee Wee National league win following a 2012 victory over the Elks as part of their recent league schedule.

St. Mary's The Elks

Church Services Listed by Local Congregations

Churches announce Sunday services across St Peter Episcopal First Baptist St Marys United Presbyterian Church of Christ and other congregations provide schedules. Clergy names include Edward Patt George Werner Dorinis Moran Joseph Coby Jonan Robert Bergeron Francis Mayek Benfant Martin Keith Cary Lloyd Worley and Rev. Thursby. Masses and worship times vary with morning services at several venues.

St. Peter's Episcopal Gu Rivin Street Edward R St. Mary's Catholic Gulf Rav Dorinis Moran Joseph Coby Jonan Robert W. Bergeron Francis Mayek United Presbyterian Seaside Benfantnc Martin Jy Church School Church of Christ, Congregational West Main West “River Rein G. Thursby Keith Caryer

Congress Debates Week Length and Tax Plan Effects

Secretary of Labor Wirtz told the House Ways and Means committee shortening the work week from 40 to 35 hours would not ease unemployment and could reduce jobs in some industries. He favors tax reductions to boost purchasing power and investment, while cautioning against using a shorter work week as a substitute. Powell suspends hearings on an aid to education bill to allow Republican attendance at Lincoln’s Birthday events.

Washington Willard Wirtt House Ways and Means Wirtz Kennedy Adam C. Powell D- N.Y Lincoln Powell

South Australia Amends Education Construction Budget

South Australia revises the 146283 construction program to include 19.3 million dollars for education facility construction. The amendment expands funding for school and higher education buildings, with officials stating improved learning environments and capacity.

South Australia

Parleys Slated by Planners on City Projects

The planning commission assigns liaison officers from various city departments to review capital improvements requests for the next budget. January saw 25 new building lots approved, adding private road work to city highways. The city accepted 2.23 miles of private roads into the municipal system in the past year, with some reductions due to abandonments. A display at South Norwalk Savings Bank features Zell Products electronic components and women’s accessories. Rotary Club luncheon features Emil Foubert, YMCA official, as speaker. Rev. Roland Hunt showed color slides from a England Scotland tour.

Planning Commission Fea Liaisun Hare Nit Osgood Jesse Hubbell City Nal John Wilkins Mire Mr. Wilkins Police Mr. Osgood Flomt Scott. McCoy Parks and Recreation Commission Anypeo AM. Santelis Pablo Works Uépstteent Join Word Rede_velopment agency Gerhard W. Hohn Board of Education Mechanic Street Clark Street Beau Street Belmartes Canterbury Road Corns Wall Drive Deerwood Court Dorset Road East Meadowlaw Eleanor Lane Pullin Road Unis Alsa Mark Drive Ohele Drive Pink Cloud Court Pink Cloud Lane Priscilla Zell Products Main Street South Norwalk Savings Bank North Main Street Rotary Mear Emil Foubert Springfield Mass YMCA Rotary Club Silvermine Tavern Perry Avenue Roland Hunt Trinity Episcopal Elwreh England Scotland

Unions Clash Over Danbury School Jobs Dispute

A Feb meeting of international officers examined a jurisdiction dispute at Banniry High School Clapboard Ridge and Immaculate High School with a third project at Southern Boulevard and Lincoln Avenue. Laborers worked Wednesday while carpenters and masons remained on site. The cold snap slowed activity and no outcome was announced.

Danbury. Peb New Banniry High School Clap‘hoard Ridge Immaculatv High School AOW Wilder Southern Boulevard Lincoln Avenue Sipei Lces Ac Bach

Del Cano First Around Madrid Record Summary

Sebastian del Cano, Spanish sea captain, completed the first circumnavigation after Ferdinand Magellan's death. Born around 1460, he died in the Pacific in 1536 while on another exploratory voyage.

Madrid Ady Sebastian del Cano Ferdinand Magehan Deb Pacific

Town Employee Budget Increases Proposed For 1984

First Selectman Herbert Baldwin outlines proposed 5 percent merit raises for town workers not covered by the Education and Library departments plus health insurance costs. Health premiums would run $5.79 monthly per person, total $10,260 for 150 full-time employees. Finance hearings planned later this month before Representative Town Meeting in May. Also notes Salk Institute fundraising success and status update on Deputy Harbor Master Dr. Dreyfous. Community notices include church services and youth fellowship meeting.

Blue Cross Connecticut First Selecman Herbert Baldwin Board of Education and Library Atte Board of Finance Finance Board Representative Town Meeting Salk Westport Salk Institute Building Fund John L. Sullivan First Herbert E. Baldwin Paul G. Dreyfous Malcol Beinfield Beinfeld Deeylous Pat Frating Randall Eat Ow Community Methodist Church Church Hall Greens Farms Edmund R. Steart Em. Saugatuck Gibson I Daniels George C. Gulekunst St Paul Catheran Daniel M. Estnk Prest Universalist Arnold F. Westwood First Church of Christ, Scientist Sursery Ibasm East State Street Christ and Holy Trinny Dana Forrest’ Kennedy Church of the Assumption— the John Hy, Landry St. Luke Cornelius J. Looney

Local Interests Lose Priority On Renewal Sites March 20

The city's Redevelopment Agency voted to set a March 20 deadline for investors to submit proposals for the State Street project without quiet-title opposition. Local investors retain some access until March 26, but later proposals will face competition from outside groups. The agency also announced compliance with a Kennedy order prohibiting discrimination in federally assisted housing for new redevelopment buildings.

Inca John P. Finnagan Joseph M.dearborn Wicks Sacre State Street Sa Fe Deateyshorn Arthur Clifford Kennedy

Sibal to Take Part in Lincoln Dinners

Congressman Abner W. Sibal of Norwalk will headline seven Lincoln Day dinners across New Jersey and other states. He speaks at the 17th annual Lincoln dinner in Seymour at the Actors Colony inn and at Eich’s in Bridgeport, introducing Rep. Robert R. Stafford. He will also address Lincoln dinners in Augusta Me and attend Mansfield and Shelton Republican events with other local clubs.

Abner W. Sibal Norwalk Lincoln Roy Sibal Burtington County Actors Colery Inn Seymour Bridgeport Eich. Her's Madison Avenue Robert R. Stafford Vermint Rep Sidal la Augusta Wee Burn Country Club Shelton Pinecrest

Bassick School Board Sets Monday Meeting at Bassick High

The Bassick School Board schedules a regular meeting next Monday night at Bassick High School after postponing a planned special session. Agenda items included architect selection for Harding renovations, East Side elementary needs study, and personnel reviews.

Board of Education Bassick High School Harding High School Joseph B East Side Banca

Twenty firemen complete ten week course at West Redding

At Bedtl' ding Voluntery Sire Company No 2 monthly meet President Pattiban announced twenty firemen finished a ten week training course by the State Board of Education Fire School. Certificates were awarded for this period. Sessions occur Wednesdays at the firehouse from 7 to 9 p.m. with instructor Stephen Packel. Fire Chief Sanford reported one house fire call and two ambulance calls. Two new Scott breathing apparatus sets were purchased. Six members were added on active probation. A bronze plaque commemorating the five‑house entrance was gifted by Dr Donald Gibsin reading West Redding Cond. erected 1982. Future events include a Valentine Dance February 16. A chicken dinner preceded the meeting.

Bedtl'ding Voluntery Sire Company No West Redding Robert W. Pattiban State Board of Education Fire School Stephen Packel Connecticut State Board of Education J. Birdsey Sanford, Sr Scott Self Fve-House Redding Fire District No Cond Port Hydraulic Company Volunter Fire Department Fire Company Joseph Pazsak Vincent Gol Embesky Wiliam Wigging Louis Pinto Thomas Cowper Anthony Patrolla Art Barlow High School Rediling Easton State Capitol Stnalor T. Clark Mull Air District Grunwel Joel Barlow

Wild Life Films Delight Crowd At Notre Dame

A capacity crowd at Notre Dame high school auditorium last night enjoyed wild life photographer Law Reynolds presenting the first two in a series titled The World Around Us. The program, presented for the Museum of Art Science and Industry by the College Club of Bridgeport, featured voyages of Columbus and others, with vibrant images of flora, fauna, and dramatic coastlines, plus close ups of Blue and Killer whales. Susie the sea otter, a Portland resident, stole the show with her clam snapping trick and rock aid.

Sam Negri Notre Dame Law Reynolds Iwo Museum of Art, Science and Industry College Club of Bridgeport Inc American Associshon of University Women Oregon Alaska Reynolds Marine Land California Susie Suse Mes. Reynolds

Eight Children Die in Toronto Fire Tragedy

AP report details a Toronto blaze that claimed the lives of eight children and injured Roy French and his wife Effie. Neighbors recalled all victims as blond and cheerful. Annie, 17, worked for the Toronto Board of Education, and siblings ranged from 3 to 18 years old, all perishing in the flames. Roy French, 36, and Effie, 32, escaped as smoke and heat overwhelmed the home on a razed brick street before firefighters arrived.

Toronto Roy French Annie French St. Joseph's Pila Efe Sairs Toronto Board of Education Albert Allison John Linita Sharron Lilly

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