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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1967

Page

25

Ribicoff to keynote Danbury Jefferson‑Jackson Day dinner

U S Senator Abraham Ribicoff will headline Danbury’s Jefferson‑Jackson Day fundraiser on March 4 at 7 p.m. at the American Legion hall, aiding the local Democratic campaign for the March 27 city election. Ribicoff, Connecticut governor 1955–61, has pressed for air safety and pollution controls. he will appear with Democratic mayoral nominee Gino Arconti.

Danbury U.S Abraham A. Ribicoff American Legion Hall Sen. Ribicoff Connecticut Ros A. Buzaid Legion Hall Peter A. Musnicki Gino J. Arconti Congress Frank W. Molinaro GOP Joseph F. Taylor Molinaro J Bowman T. Clark Hull Danbury Association of Insurance Agents Exchange Club Amerigo Vespucci St. Joseph's Church

Danbury Winners Tie In Local Music Contest

Vid Silver and Mrs. Mary Ellen Knight of Danbury performed as pianists along with Bob Wilson and the Spitfires, a Danbury rock and roll group. The three top winners received gold cups and the runners up earned smaller trophies.

Vid Silver Danbury Mary Ellen Knight Bob Wilson The Spitfires

Theater Time Table: Local Movie Schedule Summary

Comprehensive list of showings across multiple venues including Beverly Capitol Milford Cinema Community Fine Arts Majestic Merritt Milford Drive In Norwalk Drive In Norwalk Theater Palace Rivoli Stratford UA Trumbull Wilton Cinema. Notable titles include Alfie Georgy Girl Murderer s Row What's Up Tiger Volume Venetian Affair and Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf with varied times noted for each theater.

Beverly Capitol Milford Murderer's Row Arizona Raiders Cinema Alfie Cinema Theater Georgy Girl Dean Heat County Fine Arts Westport Gaul Merritt Milford Drive-In Harm's Way Norwalk Drive-In Fu Man Chu Berlin Palace Billy the Kid Jessel James Stratford UA Trumbull Sound of Music Wilton Cinema Virginia Woolf

St Gregory Players Rehearse Tonight at Church Hall

The St Gregory Players rehearse tonight at 8 30 in the church hall with Miss Mary Fox as accompanist. Specialists only invited, and the group plans their annual revue for a later date.

St. Gregory Willehearse Mary Fox

Atlanten Dancers win at Danbury talent show

The Atlanten Dancers from New Fairfield took first prize at Danbury War Memorial Center in a Saturday night talent show. More than 300 spectators watched 19 acts. Tad Kolwicz of Danbury won second place as an accordionist. Reno and the Empiries, a Ridgefield rock and roll group, earned third place with runner-up honors going to Da-

Atlanten New Fairfield Danbury War Memorial Center Tad Kolwicz Danbury Reno Empiries Ridgefield

Mem orial Scholarship Discussed by Mary Brook Volunteer Fire

Officers at the Mary Brook Volunteer Fire Company met at the firehouse Monday to plan an Alfred Silverblade Memorial scholarship fund honoring the late chief who perished in a Christmas Eve home fire. Theodore Gemza outlined steps and details will be announced soon. Chief Silverblade was set to begin his 32nd term January 3. both he and his mother died in the flash fire.

Vols Mary Brook Volunteer Fire Company Alfred Silverblade Theodore Gemza Selverblade Mary Brook Volunteers

Newtown Youth Held In Danbury Breaks

A 15 year old Newtown youth, identity withheld, was turned over to juvenile court after involvement in at least three weekend break ins. He admitted breaks at Markoff's shoe store on Main Street and an attempted break at Wirestone store, plus a break at Durkin's Awnings on Federal road. He reported about $30 and a cut hand. Blood found on a towel at Danbury Motor Inn tied to the suspect.

Danbury Newtown Markoff's Main Street Wirestone Durkin Federal Road

Kingston Trio Quits Hollywood Disbands After Success

The Kingston Trio, who sparked the folk music craze and earned about a million dollars yearly, announced on Monday they are disbanding. The three youthful singers stated at a news conference there is no discord among them, but each plans to pursue his own path.

Hollywood Kingston Trio

Total Bills Filed Soar in Hartford Legislature

In Hartford AP reports the total bills filed in the General Assembly reached 5 354, surpassing early estimates of 4 70. Legislators note many drafts remain and activity remains high as the session continues after recess. The 213 member body contrasts with 330 in 1965, yet urban legislators drive the filing pace with over 24.6 bills per member. Last session had 4 880 filings.

Oriental Band and Klown Unit Variety Night

Crowning of Miss Gran Carnevale at 2 PM followed by dancing from 9 PM to 1 AM with the Darius Brubeck Jazz Quartet performing.

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