Fund Drive Reaches $109,000 For Ahavath Achim Synagogue
The building fund for a new synagogue for Congregation Ahavath Achim is at $108,947 of a $250,000 goal. Donations include $15,000 from the Brotherhood of the Congregation led by Norman August. Alex Klein chairs the fund with Leo Herskovitz, praising early efforts and noting broad Congregation support. Walter Breslay gave $100, and a cleanup breakfast was held for members unable to attend meetings.
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Ahavath Achim Synagogue
Ahavath Achim
Stratfield Road
Brotherhood of the Congregation
Norman August
Brotherhood
Alex Klein
Leo Herskovitz
Mr. Hershevitz
Walter Breslay
Sisterhood
Bernard Bus ‘Ker
Albert. Fleischer
Sidney Leichtman
Arthur ‘Moss
Ernest Nemeth
Elias Waldman
Abraham Zimmer
Bernard Batfield Read
Fairfield
Ahavath Achimea
Silent Service's Skate Sets Atlantic Submarine Record
NEW LONDON March 30 The atomic powered Skate docked with fresh air and recharging of bat terys after a seven day submerged run from England to America covering 2 975 miles. Cmdr James F Calvert said the speed was classified and the voyage proved the ship's performance was perfect. The 265 foot craft joined Nautilus and Sea Wolf in late 1949 and completed its first European run as the first atomic submarine to make a Europe trip
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Nine
England
America
Cmdr
James F. Calvert
Cleveland
Ohio
Sshe
Lizard Head
English Channel
Block Island
Rotterdam
Calvert
Atlantic
Nantucket
Portland
France
Netherlands
Europe
Rights Board Names 22 Members Including Trager Leader
Mayor Tedesco completed appointments to the Bridgeport Commission on Human Rights headed by Bernard Trager. The 23 member panel includes Rev. Alderson, Anna Gring, Dr. Knepler, Louise Johnson, Margaret Linders, Henry Littlefield, Alma Lockwood, Nicholas Mainiero, William Mulvihill, James Murphy, Rabbi Harry Nelson, Aaron Cuffee, Margaret Driscoll, Richard Roberts, William Simpson, Rafael Gonzalez, James Vail, and others from civic, religious, and professional groups. The panel will study human rights issues and advise the mayor, partnering with public and private agencies.
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Commission On Human Rights
Common Pleas Court
Bernard H. Trager
Trager
William H. Alderson
First Methodist Church
Frank J
Abraham E. Knepler
National Community Relations Advisory Council
Louise N. Johnson
Bridgeport-Stratford
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Margaret Linders
Edison School
Henry W. Littlefield
University of Bridge Port
Alma R. Lockwood
Board of Park Commissioners
Nicholas J. Mainiero
Board of Weave Commissioners
William K. Mulvihill
Board of Police Commissioners
James F. Murphy
Catholic Charities
Harry Nelson
Congregation
Rodeph Sholom
Aaron J. Cuffee
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Margaret Connors Driscoll
State Labor Council
Aflcio
Richard W. Roberts
Rubbish Pickups Begin Today in Old Tax District
City Public Works Director Richard H. Shannon announces start of rubbish and garbage collections tomorrow in the former First Taxation district in the North End. Cans should be placed out the night before. crews will gather from yards and curbside across a multi day schedule led by Main Street, Madison Avenue, Old Town and Park avenues. Contact the scale house on Asylum Street at ED 44384 for questions.
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Richard H. Shannon
First Taxation District
North End
Chopsey Hill Road
Main Street
City Fine
Broadbridge Road
Nob Hill Apartments
Madison Avenue
Old Town Road
Madison and
Park Avenues
Park Avenue
City Line
Madison Ek Wee
Asylum Street
Best Advice I Ever Had in Reader's Digest April issue
G Keith Funston recalls the top guidance he received as a high school student and how that advice helped him pursue his goal of leading the New York Stock Exchange. The April Reader's Digest features Funston and 34 other engaging pieces, now on sale.
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New York Stock Exchange
Reader's Digest
G. Keith Funston
Spike Lassie Win Top Patsy Awards
Hollywood reporters name Spike from Old Yeller and Lassie as top Patsy Awards winners in animal entertainment. The American Humane Association polled 1,500 film and TV writers to decide first place with Clea and Kim Tin-Tin following in TV. Beauly the horse from Wild Is the Wind took movie division second, while Kelly from Kelly and Me earned third.
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Spike
Kelly
Kelly and
Widow, 66, to hang for poisoning mates in England
Elizabeth Wilson, a 66-year-old widow, was found guilty of murdering two of her three husbands to gain their savings. The jury returned a verdict after deliberating, and she was sentenced to hang. She died within 15 days of marrying both victims, Leonard and Ernest Wilson, in Windy Nook near Leeds.
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Windy Nook
Elizabeth Wilson
Oliver Leonard
Ernest Wilson
Britain
Ruth Ellis
Wilson
Windy Nook Village
Leeds
Leonard
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