Danbury Legion Auxiliary to Start Poppy Drive Friday
Danbury unit of the American Legion auxiliary will begin its annual Poppy Drive Friday and extend to Memorial Day to honor war dead and aid living veterans. Mrs. Joseph Pane chairs the drive and auxiliary members will distribute poppies on Canubry streets and collect contributions for veterans’ families.
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American Legion Auxiliary
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Canuvry
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The
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Evelyn Miklaszewski
Laced Heart School
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Cathy Torn
Ithaca College Orchestra Performs Operetta and Plays
Ralph W. Galano of Norwalk son of Mr and Mrs Nicholas Galano 2 Sagamore terrace a student in Ithaca College music department was in the college orchestra for music in an operetta and prize one act plays recently staged in the college theater
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Ralph W. Galano
Nicholas Galano
Sagamore Terrace
Ithaca College
Ithaca
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Borough to Hire Traffic Directors and Bloodmobile Visit
Newtown borough will employ two constables to direct traffic during church services from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. A Bloodmobile visit is planned for May 19 at the Congregational church house with volunteers coordinating donor drives and sign making across town.
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Frederick M. Herring
Taunton Hill Road
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Edward Coleman
Earl Mitchel
William H. Knox
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Rudolph Berkemann
Walter L. Glover
John Quick
William Walsh
Bradley Randall
Lewis’ van Billiard
A. Hamburg
Grey
Berry’ Hiss
Henrietta Metcalf
William. Walsh
Marty Goldberg
Ben Day Smith
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Elis Walker
Alfred Mannhardt
Mendell to Retire From Yale Faculty
Clarence W. Mendel known as Clare, a Sterling Professor of Latin language and literature at Yale, will retire June 30 after 45 years on the faculty. He joined Yale in 1907, three years after his graduation, and held top rank in his field while serving in several key university roles.
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Clarence W. Mendel
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Mendel
Sterling
Clare
Ridgefield Girl Hurt In Boston Auto Crash
Sarah Bedine, 20, of Saw Mill Hill Ridgefield Conn a Simmons College student, suffered a fractured right forearm and scalp lacerations when struck by an automobile on Brookline Avenue while crossing with several other girls, according to police.
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Sarah Bedine
Saw Mill Hill
Ridgefield
Armed Forces Week Observance Opens in Norwalk Churches
Norwalk launches a week long Armed Forces Week with services in churches and talks by military leaders. Lt. J. M. Spencer and Capt. Robert Mathegon head student and civic discussions at Rotary lunch and high school, with a safety demonstration for women at the YMCA. Lt. Gen. Leslie R. Groves and Col. Harold W. James scheduled for Kiwanis and Jewish center luncheons respectively. atomic bomb topic and film to be shown at Benjamin Franklin junior high. Armed Forces exhibit set for May 15 17 at the Armory under State Guard. Donations from Navy Mothers club Gold Star association Spanish War Veterans American Legion auxiliary and Junior Chamber of Commerce.
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Rotary Club
Robert Mathegon
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U.S.A
Jewish Center
West Avenue
Gen. Groves
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West Point
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Flax Hill Road
Gold Star Association
Spanish War Veterans Auxiliary
The
American Legion Auxiliary
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Louise J. Hyde
Robert Hickock
Talent Finalist Prepares To Compete on TV Program
James Burke a 16 year old Burr Farms resident and Staples High sophomore won first prize in Fridays Empress theater Norwalk semi final. He will compete in Fridays finals for a chance at an audition with Paul Whiteman Television Club in New York. Burke plays both modern and classical piano and performed an original boogie woogie Temptation. The talent search by Empress theater and Morris Music Studio is open to residents of the state up to age 20.
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James Burke
Harold J. Burke
Burr Farms Road
Empress Theater
Norwalk
Paul Whiteman Television Club
New York
Staples High School
Jimmy
Morris Music Studio
Harold B. Morris
Paul Whiteman
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Women’s Guild
Saugatuck Congregational Church
John Breitwieser
Breitwieser
D. A. Shambaugh
Edwin W. Mitchell
Gerhardt E. Rast
Pacific Greyhound Bus Strike Settled
Francisco May 11 AP The 10 week strike that halted Pacific Greyhound service in seven western states was settled today allowing service to resume by May 19. The agreement awaits union ratification after a 16 hour bargaining session. It calls for a five day week for drivers to take effect Oct 1 1953 and a 5 1 2 day week a year earlier. Station employees will continue a five day week now. All 3 500 striking workers receive immediate wage increases of 46 percent and an automatic cost of living adjustment.
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Pacific Greyhound
Omar Hoskins
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Three Feared Dead In Gas Barge Blast At Gretna
A gasoline barge exploded at the Gulf Refining dock in Gretna near New Orleans, with three men missing and two injured as 750000 gallons were being discharged from two barges. Missing include W R Lamey port engineer for Black Warrior Towing and Nolen Martette and Blanche Esterling of Mobile. Injured are George Curry of Mobile and John Thomas of Algiers.
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Rebel Warrior
Gulf Refining Company
Gretna
Mississippi River
W. R. Lamey
Black Warrior Towing Company
Nolen Martette
Blanche Esterling
Mobile
Ala
George Curry
John Thomas
Algiers
Knights of Columbus to Exemplify First Degree Tonight
Bernardo Council Knights of Columbus will exemplify the first degree for a group of 25 candidates tonight at 8 o'clock in St Josephs school hall. The degree team from Ansonia led by Capt Ray Griffin will conduct the ceremony. Refreshments will be served.
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Knights of Columbus
St. Joseph's School Hall
Ansonia
Ray Griffin
Town Planners Study Pleas for Subdivisions
The Town Planning and Zoning board will study five subdivision applications to provide building lots for 164 homes. Beck and Bender await final approval for a 91 lot subdivision to build 91 homes in the 12 000 to 13 000 dollar category. John Barsha seeks a 31-lot West River street subdivision. Paul Nauman files a 28-lot New Haven avenue map. Rolling Ridge led by John Gaetano and William Gitlitz applies for a 10-lot Roses Hill road subdivision. Francis Skerritt seeks approval for a four lot subdivision at Merwin avenue and Mark street.
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John Barsha
West River Street
Paul Nauman
New Haven Avenue
Rolling Ridge Corporation
John Gaetano
Willliam Gitlitz
Roses
Sill Road
Francis Skerritt
Merwin Avenue
Mark Street
40 Hour Week Planned at State Reformatory Hartford
Governor Lodge approved a 40 hour work week for the Cheshire State Reformatory staff starting July. The plan hires 13 new workers to 99 and adopts admin changes from Hedman Averill and Victor Roman. Over 200 of 726 overtime hours will be absorbed by changes. remaining by new hires. Cost estimated at 35280 dollars funded this year from personnel services.
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Lodge
Reformatory
Auto Victim Improves In Milford Hospital
Milford May 11 John sh kan 27 of 2093 Black Rock turn pike Fairfield was struck by an auto on the Post road near Red Bush lane about midnight last night and was reported in good condition today in Milford hospital. He is under treatment for a compound fracture of the right leg and multiple lacerations and abrasions. Neal Miller 27 of 15 Belmont street Woodmont driver of the car was given a summons by Patrolman William Shea on a charge of reckless driving.
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Milford
John [Sh
Free Booklet Promises Clear Hearing With New Electronics
CHICAGO Special new hope in hear ing comes from a car specialist who says modern electronics can restore hearing even after severe loss. A free illustrated booklet explains deaf ness and how to regain clear speech, sent in plain wrapper with no obligation. Request by postcard to Electronic Research Director Dept 5438 Belione Hearing Aid Co 1450 W 10th St Chicago Ill. Adv.
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Sam Posen
Beltone
Electronic Research
Belione Hearing Aid Co
W. Loth St
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