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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1967

Page

7

Valentine Party Set for GOP Women in Milford

The Milford Women’s Republican club hosts a Valentine party tonight at 8 at the Children’s Theater Workshop Factory Lane. Guests include Mrs. George Staley and Mrs. George L. Gunther. The event aims to acquaint GOP women with club members and social aspects.

Milford Stratford Carvey Chesleigh Layman George Frye William Scholl Joseph Ritacco Jane Wilson Anna Saley Irv

Newcomers to See Cooking Program at Milford meeting

Milford Newcomers club hosts 8 pm gathering at Knights of Columbus hall Bridgeport avenue with a business session followed by a Wearever Division demonstration by Raymond Reafy and Walter Machu rat. New residents invited. contact Mrs. Deveny or Mrs. Stevens for details.

Milford Newcomers Club Knights of Columbus Bridgeport Avenue Raymond Reafy West Haven Walter Machurat Hamden Wearever Division Alcoa Robert Deveny Gerald Stevens Milford

Blue Steaks Defeat Hi Hats In Pee League Contest

The Blue Steaks beat the Hi Hats 24 to 10 with Felicia Mi kits scoring 11 for the victors. Pee division standings show Hi Hats 5-0, Mavericks 3-1, Gunners and Lucky Ladies 2-3, Astro-nuts 0-5. Midget standings list Mavericks 6-0, Blue Streaks and Hi Hats 2-2, Astro's 0-6.

Milford Recreation Department Hi Hats Astro-nuts Lucky Ladies Gunners Mavericks Astors Blue Steaks Felicia Mikits Pee Blue Astro’s

Knights Templar Install Friday at New Haven Commandery

New Haven Commandery 2 Knights Templar will install its 1967 1968 officers Friday at 7 30 p m in the Masonic Temple 285 Whitney Avenue New Haven Commander elect Robert A Colbourn has chosen Frederick Clemens as installing commander Herbert Hope as installing marshal and George Schenk as installing prelate.

New Haven Knights Templar Masonic Temple Whitney Avenue Robert A. Colbourn Frederick Clemens Herbert Hope Marshall George Schenk

Past Presidents of Legion to Meet Milford Unit 34

Milford American Legion Unit 34 will hold a meeting tonight at 8 30 at the Fowler Memorial building on New Haven Avenue Mrs Betty Gerry is president and hostesses include Mrs Mary Peters Kay Kivic Mrs Christine Ragusa and Mrs Arlene Lipps are assisting

Milford American Legion Fowler Memorial Building New Haven Avenue Betty Gerry Mary Peters Kay Kivic Christine, Ragusa Arlene Lipps

Ft Trumbull Ladies Meeting Tonight At Home

The Ladies Auxiliary of Fort Trumbull Beach Fire Company 2 meets at 8 pm at 64 Pomona Drive, hosted by Mrs. Louis Bahr and others. Members are asked to bring Valentines for each other and a gift for a party.

Fort Trumbull Beach

Valentine Dance Sponsored by Milford Post and Unit 34

A Valentine Dance jointly sponsored by Milford Post 34 American Legion and Milford Unit 34 will be held Saturday from 9 to 1 a.m. at the Fowler Memorial New Haven Avenue. Chris Fricke chairs the event with Lenney's orchestra providing music and a buffet. Assisting Fricke are Alfred and Mrs Marshall Frank and Mrs Ragusa and others. Mathewson PTA Program set for tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. in the school all purpose room. Principal Crawley and faculty will field questions after a program titled Education in General.

Valentine Milford Post American Legion Milford Unit Fowler Memorial New Haven Avenue Chris Fricke Lenney Leopold Bisson John Eliot Robert Sadylawsky Mathewson Pta Mathewson School Pta Crawley

Work Meeting Set AE Church of Christ

The Evening Unit of the Church of Christ Congregational will convene for a work meeting tomorrow at 8 p.m. at the church. The Rev. Thomas Stiers will be guest speaker. Mrs. Murray Rider chairs hostesses with assistance from Mrs. George Johnson Miss Bessie Hatch Mrs. Roy Peterson and Miss Harriet Wright. Police Local Party A games party will be conducted by Milford Police Local 899 Thursday at 7 30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus hall Bridgeport avenue announced by Sgt. Douglas Sherman chairman.

Church of Christ Congregational Theehurch Thomas Stiers Murray Rider George Johnson Bessie Hatch Roy Peterson Harriet Wright Milford Knights of Columbus Bridgeport Avenue Douglas Sherman

Kennedy Wife Delays Southeast Asia Trip

New York AP report says Mrs John F Kennedy has postponed a planned educational visit to Hong Kong and Southeast Asia until at least April. The trip would have included Hong Kong to see her sister and stops in Thailand and Cambodia. No reason given.

New York John F. Kennedy Hong Kong Southeast Asia Kennedy Thailand Cambodia

Bank Salaries Rise Amid 1966 Increases

A nationwide survey by Cole & Associates finds the average U S bank officer earns 11700 annually excluding extras. The study cites a 5.9 percent raise in 1966, roughly a $600 bump in pay.

Boston APT United States Cole & Associates

Valentine Party for Heart Fund at Danbury Inn

Danbury Area Heart Fund hosts an open house Valentine Party from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Nutmeg ballroom Danbury Motel. Guests include current and former heart patients from six towns with piano music by Edward Lasky and a king and queen contest with awards for both children and adults. Volunteers from Peter Piper Nursery and local groups assist with decorations, refreshments, and transportation.

Danbury Heart Heart Fund Martin R. Sturm Victor Ruggiero Charles J. Sturdevant Frank Brockett Brookfield Danbury Hospital

Course Opens Tonight in The Basics of Quality Control

The Greater Danbury section of the American Society for Quality Control offers a six week course at Henry Abbott Technical School titled The Basics of Quality Control. Classes run Tuesdays 7 to 9 30 p m starting tonight with no prerequisites and a certificate awarded on completion. Members pay 10 dollars non members 15 dollars and 5 dollars may be credited toward membership if applied before March 7. JJ Riley quality control manager at Barden Corp can provide details.

Greater Danbury American Society For Quality Control Henry Abbott Technical School Abbott Tech A.S.Q.C JJ. Riley Barden Corp

Scholarship to Honor Chief Selverblade Established

Alfred J. Selverblade Memorial Scholarship Fund Heinz a $10,000 trust with about $500 annual aid to honor Chief Selverblade of the Mary Brook Volunteer Fire Company. It benefits a Danbury High, Immaculate High or Henry Abbott Technical School student on a rotational basis based on academics citizenship and need. A Feb 28 meeting at Miry Brook firehouse invites contributors and organizers.

Alfred J. Selverblade Mary Brook Volunteer Fire Company Silverblade Backus Avenue Danbury High School Immaculate High School Henry Abbott Technical School Miry. Brook Firehouse

iCity Cash Surplus Falls to 175000

The city reports its cash surplus has dipped to 175000 from 394000 as of June 30 1966. Comptroller John P Edwards notes a large portion of the decline stems from 206000 in expenditures and adjustments.

Edwards John P. Edwards

Games Party Tonight For PTA at School

Locust-Roberts avenue school hosts a PTA games night at 7:30 in the auditorium with painted Valentine symbols. Proceeds support the children’s playgrounds at two schools. PTA chairman is Mrs. Robert Negri with a team of helpers. Tickets at the door. Rector's Aid Luncheon box lunch follows at 11 a.m. at St. James' parish house hosted by Mrs. Rathmell and Mrs. Smith.

Ine Locust-Roberts Avenue Parent-Teacher Association Robert Negri PTA Jearch Party Gene D‘'Emilio Frank Rotunda Donald Barton Brenden Sniffin Richard Cyr Leon Stolle Angela Sestok Joseph Triacca Rector’s Aid Society of St. James’ Episcopal Church Louis Rathmell Levi Smith

Italian film exports rise to 4295 titles in 1966

The Italian Film Producers Association reports Italy exported 4 295 motion pictures in 1966 with a value of 44 million dollars, up four million from 1965. Asian and African markets showed the largest increases.

Rome Italian Film Producers Association Italy

Hearing Thursday On Landfill Plan At Longshore Golf Green

WESTPORT Planning and Zoning will hold a public hearing Thursday at 8 p.m. in the town courtroom to consider a special zoning permit for a sanitary landfill project on the 10th green of the Longshore Park golf course. The proposal, approved by the State Health department and recommended by the Recreation commission, includes safeguards to avoid interfering with golf play next season. A second hearing will examine Frank David's special permit to excavate earth from East State Street near the State Police barracks. The Golden Age club plans a Valentine party today at 2 p.m. in the YMCA.

Westport Planning and Zoning Commission Longshore Park State Health Department Recreation Commission Commission Frank David East State Street State Police

Interfaith Lenten Service Opens Series at Saugatuck Church

The first of five interfaith Lenten services will be held Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. at Saugatuck Congregational Church. Rev. Gibson I. Daniels will speak on Our Fathers Before Us And We In Our Time. Music by the church choir directed by Alice Evans. Subsequent hosts include Community Methodist, Greens Farms Congregational, Christ and Holy Trinity, and St. Luke churches.

Saugatuck Congregational Church Gibson I. Daniels Alice Evans Community Methodist Church Greens Farms Congregational Church Christ and Holy Trinity Church St. Luke Church

Woman's Club Show and Luncheon Planned in Westport

The Westport Woman's club will host a fashion show and luncheon on March 1 at Longshore Park to raise funds for its philanthropic activities. Planning helpers include Mrs. Robert Clark Mrs. John Dillon and Mrs. Anthony Sage. Valentine Party today closes reading.

Westport Woman's Club Longshore |Park Robert Clark John Dillon Anthony Sage Westport

Music Lecture Series Opens Tonight

The first in a Vienna Classical themed lecture series begins tonight at the high school. Dr Better Juel-Larson piano professor at the university will instruct sessions, continuing the Lure of Music program sponsored by Adult Education and the University of Connecticut.

University of Connecticut Better Juel-Larson

Ten Teachers Appointed by Board in City Hall Meeting

The Board of Education approved ten new hires to fill vacancies and reinstated Frank J. Slinko as social studies teacher starting Sept 1 with a salary of 8625 dollars. Six resignations and two absences were also approved as new contracts settled for next school year.

Board of Education City Hall Frank J. Slinko Bridgeport U.S. Armed Service Dolores F. Buccino Glenvale Terrace Susan Cort Kingston R.I Andrea A. Gadus East Main Street Elizabeth A. Jensen Westford Drive Fairfield Joanne McColgin Sunnyridge Avenue Peter H. B. Romer Keene New Hampshire Margaret Scheneman Anton Street Judith Anne Sekerak Way-erly Place Joanne J. Young Gordon Street Candide L. Slinko Fairview Avenue Judith Ann Fabrizi Carol Weller Mary E. Conlisk John J. Shippe Marie E. Ferraro Virginia Washington Mary Piscitelli Harald Curry Josephine M. Loconto Susan Burke Damaris

School Board Grants Tenure and Transfers in Maintenance Staff

Mia Perez Mary Rochess Mrs Sophie Mitchell and Miss Diana Souza were granted tenure. New appointments to maintenance include Robert Woehrle Juan Hernandez William A Peel Manuel Toledo and Agostinho Rodriguez with Mary Kozdroy Pinkie Mendes and Joseph McGuire added as janitress watchman and custodian respectively Laura Phelmetta resigns. William Day granted three month leave of absence. Board sends sympathy to family of Jan 17 death Frank Schrampl watchman.

Laura Phelmetta William Day Bassick High School Frank Schrampl

UN okays postponement of outer space talks

The U N Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space backed a Soviet one year delay for the international conference on peaceful space uses. The U S and Belgium questioned the delay amid blamed delays by the Soviet bloc. Conference was set for Sept 11 to 23 per Dec 19 General Assembly resolution. Recommendations move to April special session.

United Nations N.Y U.N. Committee United States Belgium Soviet Union General Assembly

Hawks crush Knicks for season-best scoring 139

St. Louis Hawks routed the New York Knickerbockers 139 to 102 in Memphis as Zelmo Beaty led with 25 points after knee surgery. Willis Reed led New York with 18, while Guerin expressed optimism about overtaking San Francisco for second in the West.

Memphis Willis Reed Hawks Richie Guerin Ie Guerin St. Louis San Francisco Warriors Beaty

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