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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1958

Page

4

Danbury District Shifts Sprint as Mill Ridge Opens

Nearly 500 students will transfer to new districts this fall to align with the Mill Ridge elementary school opening. Enrollment is expected to rise by over 250, with 27 new elementary teachers needed. The re-districting aims to avoid double sessions and optimize the new building, affecting Morris Street Mayes town and Park Avenue pupils. Bus routing will be adjusted. 2,000 century students are currently bused. The district also seeks a new high school principal after Ray ynond E. Clafsin's death.

Danbury Mill Ridge Walter P. Sweet Sweet Morris Street Mayestown Park Avenue VFW Osborne Street Board of Education Ray Ynond E. Clafsin New Mill Ridge J. Augustus Deakin Edward J. O'Donnell, Jr Brookfield Center Trene E. Heyde

State University Women Convene for Annual AAUW Meeting

The Connecticut division of the American Association of University Women meets Saturday morning at Danbury State Teachers College. Dr Ruth Haas and Mrs Frank H Taylor welcome attendees with Margaret Ankeney as ben cal chair. A coffee hour at 9 am leads to a 10 am business meeting and address by Mrs Herbert Anderson.

Connecticut American Association of University Women Danbury State Teachers College Ruth Haas Frank H. Taylor Danbury AAUW Margaret Ankeney Ben Cal Raymond W. Overholl Gertrude Braun Robert Letourneau Charles James Herbert Anderson Prospectville Mary Free Bed Grand Rapids Mich American Therapy Association Paul Klemperer New York Mt. Sinai Hospital Connecticut Society of Patholpists M. Murray Peshkin Albert Einstein Medical College Allergy Society Norman Jolliffe Bureau of Nutrition New York City Department of Health Connecticut Diabetes Association CMS Henry Haines New London Mor Ton Arnold Willimantic Clement C. Clarke New Haven John P. Simese Bridgeport Hugh K. Miller Stamford Miller Connecticut Society of American Board of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Joseph Klein

Oldest Church in North Africa Claims Mexican Cathedral Roots

The National Cathedral of Mexico City, reportedly founded about 400 years ago on the Aztec temple site, is described as the oldest Christian church in North Africa. Also notes China s Swangoose as the largest Boose variety.

Mexico City North Africa China

Defense department submits 1.68 billion military construction program

The Defense Department sent a 1.684 billion military construction bill to Congress for overseas and domestic projects. The measure outlines authorization for building but not funding, with a separate appropriation bill needed for construction money. Projects include Naval Submarine Base New London facilities in Connecticut.

Washington Congress Defense Department House Senate Armed Services Committees Connecticut Naval Submarine Base New London

Connecticut Medical Society holds three day annual meeting

Stratford high school hosted the Connecticut Medical Society three day annual meeting with talks by D Clifford W Mills Norwalk obstetrician and Dr Abraham Stolman Hartford authority on toxicology. Dr Cecile P Rhoads New York spoke on cancer research progress and others addressed credentials and funding needs for the state toxicology lab.

World Medical Association Connecticut Stratford High School Connecticut Medical Society D. Clifford W. Mills Norwalk Fairfield County Abraham Stolman Hartford

Hartford Liquor Commission Dismisses 114 Bartenders

Hartford May 1 AP The State Liquor Control Commission has forced 114 bartenders with police records to seek other jobs as it checks about 3 200 bar employees records. About 2 200 have been reviewed and many admitted arrests while some have asked for formal hearings for rehabilitation consideration.

Hartford State Liquor Control Commission Commission

Thorn bush cutting at National Cathedral in Washington

The only Glastonbury thorn bush in the United States sits at the National Cathedral in Washington D C. The cutting originated from the Glastonbury thorn near Glastonbury England and is linked to Joseph of Arimathea who is said to have planted the original tree.

Glastonbury Thorn Bush United States National Cathedral Washington, D.C Glastonbury England Joseph of Arimathea Jesus

Foes of Hoffa Reed with Dodd Affidavit

Papers in U S District Court portray plaintiffs in a suit against James R Hoffa as unhappy with lawyer Thomas J Dodd of West Hartford Conn. They claim Dodd pursued publicity for a Connecticut political campaign and put personal interests ahead of the case. Dodd denied political motive and called participation hazardous. The suit centered on fees tied to dissident Teamsters litigation and Hoffa’s ascent to union president.

Washington U. S. District Court James R. Hoffa Thomas J. Dodd West Hartford Conn Peter W. Hoguet New York Godfrey P. Schmidt Dodd Mr. Dodd Hoffa Teamsters Union Hoguet Connecticut Schmidt Teamsters M. J. Blummenfeld Senate iSchmids

Town to join national air alert May 6 7

Milford will participate in the national air alert May 6 and 7 as announced by Town Manager Charles R. Iovine who urged residents to display American flags. He stressed civil defense as life saving in disasters and urged preparedness through community programs.

Milford Charles R. Iovine Iovine George Weed Helen B. Wright Frank M Edna L. Luysterborghs Peter McFaddin Wilcox Road William Fries Baxter Lane

Animal Shelter Auxiliary Supper in Trin ity Lutheran Church

The Animal Shelter Auxiliary hosts a chicken dinner Tuesday at 6 30 p m at Trinity Lutheran Church Robert Treat Parkway to fund the new shelter. Tickets from Mrs James A Sullivan West River Street. Mattie Barclay and her concert trio perform. Meeting date noted as xc 13 at the Business and Professional Women's club rooms River Street. RTM Accepts Streets.

Animal Shelter Trinity Lutheran Church Robert Treat Parkway James A. Sullivan West River Street Mattie Barclay River Street RTM

Jobless claims rise in week ending April 26

State report shows unemployment claims climbing to 996 for the week ending April 26, up from 413 prior, with 103 new filings. Highest total since Feb 15 when 1,001 claims were recorded.

State Labor Department Jewish Center Music Harold Kanter Donald Cohen Jewish Center Connecticut Experimental Theater Joseph Krashman Allan Brandt Harold Grosberg Alvin Landau Martin Brown David Dorfman Jack Krauss Harvey Krieger Morrow

Jaycee Wives Punch Party Planned at St Agnes Hall

The Jaycee Wives announce their annual Punch Party tomorrow at 3 p.m. in St Agnes Hall Woodmont. Mrs Bernard Burns and Mrs William Ambrose lead the party committee with help from others.

St. Agnes Hall Woodmont Bernard Burns William Ambrose

Luncheon to Introduce New Public Works Head

A luncheon to introduce Louis J. Ferony as the town's new public works director will be held May 9 at Tom's Villa Rosa in Woodmont. Town Manager Charles R. Loving said Ferony, a retiring Army colonel, will begin duties here Monday.

Public Works Louis J. Ferony Tom's Villa Rosa Woodmont Charles R. Loving Ferony

Dinner Honors Policeman Daniel on Pending Marriage

More than 400 persons attended a dinner at Bill's Castle honoring Motorcycle Policeman Daniel 770 on the eve of his forthcoming marriage to Rosemary Gate of Hartford Miss Connecticut 1957. Patrolman Izzo received a purse from general chairman Anthony Bussolotta on behalf of attendees.

Daniel Bill's Castle Rosemary Gate Hartford Izza Anthony Bussolotta James Clabby Louis Stein A. Edward Sandula Charles Clampett Carroll Jones Post-Telegram Pete Mastronardi Joseph Garmella Albert Lancia Izzo

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