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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1968

Page

5

Fairfield High Dancers Pick Li'l Abner Cast

Fairfield high school students will stage Li'l Abner with Roger Lidlowe as Fathers' club show. Dancers include Dennis Crab, Diane Gregorius, Charles Humphreyson, Louis Hidu, Mary Jackson, Patty Johnson, Mark Klahr, Monica Ktein, Faith Konecy, Christian Lindstrom, Judy Mahoney, Debra Rubenstein, Dawn Yacco, Kathy Young, Kris Young, Debbie Osnard, Carrie Zapytowski. Casts and rehearsals noted along with local property deeds and church announcements.

Roger Lidlowe Tomlinson Junior High School Dennis Crab Diane Gregorius Charles Humphreyson Louis Hidu Mary Jackson Patty Johnson Mark Klahr Monica Ktein Faith Konecy Christian Lindstrom Judy Mahoney Debra Rubenstein Dawn Yacco Kathy Young Kris Young Debbie Osnard Carrie Za Kathy Kenny Charles Miranda Tony Sieman Patty Stachaci Kathy McKelvey

Pequot PTA to Hear Talk on Philippines

David O. Smith, Pequot PTA member, will discuss the Philippine Rural Reconstruction Movement at a PTA meeting. He is linked to the Rural Reconstruction Movement in New York City, sponsor for the Philippines and other underdeveloped countries. He is a King’s Point, Miami University Ohio, and Northeastern University graduate.

David O. Smith Pequot School PTA Pequot Pta Mr. Smith New York City Philippines Columbia Guatemala Thailand King’s Point Miami University Ohio Northeastern University Lutheran Albert P. Schilke Our Saviour Lutheran Southern Seminary St. Paul's ‘Lutheran Church Bridgeport Luther League Fellowship Hall Kenneth Garde Schilke James S. Hood Fairfield Grace Methodist Church Minott A. O. Stilson Jr Jean Protheroe Barbara Lee Theresa Kovac Margaret Peck Heidi Bromley Carol Legg Stephanie Zefron Alvin Street David Deren White Oaks Road Henry E. Robinson

Wilson to resign from Fairfield Park Commission after 21 years

William H. Wilson a Republican member of the Fairfield Park Commission for 21 years has resigned. First Selectman John J Sullivan lauded his long service noting his role in expanding and improving the town park system.

William H. Wilson Park Commission First Fairfield Wilson Board of Selectmen

Fairfield Grand List Set At 386706680 for Year

The Fairfield Tax Review Board set the final grand list at 386,706,680, up 9,170,805 from last year after 14 reductions in real and three in personal property, plus exemptions of 3,700 for servicemen and 56,920 for the elderly. Reductions included 290 for Stephen Bonn and 1,000 for Kenneth Cave among others. exemptions and auto assessments added 150,050. Board members were Thomas J. Keegan, Roy Henry Erwin, and John Wrabe Sr.

Fairfield Board of Herbert K. Shay Tax Review Board Shay Stephen Pauline Bonn Tunxis Him Road Kenneth and Ellen Cave Elm Street Jose Elena Edmondo Cugiat Rakoczy Avenue Mary Janis Green Acre Lance Edward and Genevieve Kirik Fairy Oak Drive John Kling Castle Avenue Peter and Susan Mulloy Mona Terrace S. Prath Flora Boulevard South Pine Creek Road Joseph Antoinette Prodhceini Edgewood Place Jennie Sally Rose Rome Old Farm Jane Augustine Angeline Schaivone High Street John Anne Stefanko Mill Plain Road Fairfield Investment Corp Surfside Royal DeCesare Gustave Thomas Thomas J. Keegan Roy Henry Erwin John Wrabe

How to Keep A Customer

Betty Canary recalls two consumer complaints about tainted canned goods and the premium tactics used by rival firms. One company sent a spinach replacement and two cans as a goodwill gesture, while another offered a brochure and a quality laboratory defense. The writer values responsive, responsible brands and vows continued loyalty to the caring company.

Betty Canary Enterprise Asia Peaches Ivory Tower

Zoo Society Meeting Scheduled in Bridgeport City Hall

The Metropolitan Zoological Society of Bridgeport, Inc. will convene a meeting on Tuesday at 4 pm in City Hall. Members and attendees are expected to participate in society business and planning.

Metropolitan Zoological Society of Bridgeport, Inc City Hall

City leaders call for massive action to fix urban crises

In New Haven CT and across the state, officials and civil rights leaders urged bold federal and local efforts to create jobs housing and better schools. Mayor Richard Lee and Sen Abraham Ribicoff warned the cost and scale are vast but necessary to restore dignity and opportunity in cities like Bridgeport and New Haven.

Bridgeport New Haven America Connecticut National Commission On Civil Disorders Richard C. Lee Abraham A. Ribicoff Dconn Federal Commission Ribicoff Anti-Poverty Agency

Cultural Festival Planned Herein Spring of 1969

The Cultural Affairs committee of the Bridgeport Area Chamber of Commerce plans an arts and cultural festival for late spring 1969. William L. Hawkins, executive head, states the festival will include local groups from Polka-dot Playhouse to Shakespeare Theater.

Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce William L. Hawkins Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce

Next Talks Monday On Painters Contract

The Bridgeport Painting Contractors association and Local 190 of the Painters union schedule a second negotiating session for Monday at 7:30 p.m. in the Duke of Brutti hall at 75 Hurd Street. The union cites the proposal as very desirable and about 300 workers are involved in the contract dispute.

Bridgeport Painting Contractors Association Painters’ Union Duke of Bruzzi Hall Hurd Street Kno ‘Ber Chamber of Commerce Jin Foster-É Ling Benjamin Hine

Nation must summon resources to do the job says Ribicoff

Senator Ribicoff stated that the nation has the resources to undertake the task and urged mobilization. He emphasized determination and the need to locate additional means to accomplish the objective.

Lee Ribicoff

New Haven Police Ties Examined in Civil Disorder Report

The New Haven Register reports the Presidents Commission on Civil Disorders noted in its study of 21 cities after 1967 disturbances that hostility toward police among neighborhood residents stems from nearly no effective complaint channels. New Haven was not singled out for a separate profile in the commission’s report.

New Haven Commission On Civil Disorders New Haven Register Register

Navy Awards $1.41 Million Diesel Contract for Dollies

The Consolidated Diesel Electric Co of Old Greenwich Conn won a Navy contract worth 1.41 million dollars for aircraft spotting dollies. The award was announced by Senator Abraham Ribicoff from Connecticut. The dollies are special maneuvering vehicles used to tow aircraft on carrier decks and other crowded areas.

Elm City iCop Nat Guilty Reinstated

Na than Qualls, a 25 year old patrolman, was reinstated by the New Haven Board of Police Commissioners after acquittal on an assault charge. The board kept Curtis Willoughby, 27, suspended following his conviction. The officers were accused by Freddie Lee Lesler, 23, of threatening him with pistols and damaging his car antenna outside a Hamden night spot on November 2 while off duty.

New HAVEN Nathan’ Qualls New Haven Curtis Willoughby Freddie Lee Lesler Hamden

Cleaning a Diamond with Shampoo and Ammonia

To clean a diamond rinse with a solution of a teaspoon of baby shampoo and a scant dash of ammonia in hot water. Apply the mixture with a toothbrush, rub gently then rinse until clean.

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