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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1954

Page

2

Red Cross Names Chairman of Christmas Toy Program

Stratford Mrs Lodema Benjamin production chairman for the Stratford chapter Red Cross will again head the Christmas toy program Frank A Larkin has announced Mrs Benjamin urged all persons or organizations donating new or repairable toys to bring them to the Red Cross chapter house as soon as possible so that groups planning to repair the articles may begin their task Home Economics class pupils of Johnson junior high school under Miss Isabel Mc Cobb direction agreed to wash soft toys and stuffed animals The Newcomers club of Sterling House will participate for the fifth consecutive year and Boy Scout troops will aid in preparing the toys for delivery The Red Cross will accept this year as in the past the names of children needing toys from any organization or group of individuals.

Lodema Benjamin Stratford Red Cross Frank A. Larkin Larkin Benjamin Johnson Junitor High School Isabel McCobb Newcomers Club Sterling House Boy Scout CDA Court

Fellowcraft Show At Masonic Temple Friday And Saturday

The Fellowcraft association of St Johns lodge AF and AM will present its annual music and variety show at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday in the Masonic temple. Acts include Stratford PAL talent unit. Joseph Hafner directs with William Cooper as accompanist. Tickets available at the door. Also reports Rose E Prokop files expense as Republican candidate for State representative showing 125 donation to GOP Finance committee. Wednesday is filing deadline for probate judge and representative accounts.

Fellowcraft Association of St. John’s Lodge AF and Masonic Temple Stratford Pal Joseph Hafner William Cooper Rose E. Prokop W. Howard Wilcoxson GOP Finance Committee

Lions Celebrate 25th Anniversary Dinner Dance

The Stratford Lions club marks its 25th anniversary with a dinner dance at The Raven on North Main Street at 7. Frank Ogalin chairs arrangements and a special entertainment program follows. International Counselor Jerry Keech will attend as guest.

Stratford Lions Club Raven North Main Street Frank Ogalin Jerry Keech The Lions Center Pta Center School PTA Keith Arbogast Andrew Magyar Robert Houck

Confirmation Sacrament Set at St James Church

The Most Rev Lawrence J Shehan Bishop of Bridgeport will administer the Sacrament of Confirmation at St James church on Dec 12 at 3 pm announced by Rt Rev John H Anderson pastor. Classes in instruction for children have been under way for several months. Organize Court League meeting set for Wednesday at 8 pm in the high school gym with representatives needed from local teams. Red Cross Blood Unit visits Legion hall today 11 am to 3 45 pm for townwide blood drive. volunteer donors asked to walk in and give a pint.

Lawrence J. Shehan Bridgeport St. James Church John H. Anderson Senior Recreation Basketball League James Penders Red Cross Mobile Blood Unit Legion Hall Frank A. Larkin

Swans Move In At Lake Pistey Stratford

Lake Pis tey on East Main Street hosts three white swans and several white ducks owned by Charles T. Pistey marking the first swan residency in town. Grandparents Lawton Cobb announce birth of Todd Stuart Cowell born Nov. 13 at St. Vincent's hospital. Joy Cobb is the former Mrs. Lawton Cobb. Public Works crews spread sandboxes for winter. Jack Clewn will have a birthday on Nov. 29. Mrs. Josephine Braus and Mrs.

Stratford Lake Pistey East Main Street Evergreen Drive Charles T. Pistey F. Webster Conine Lawton Cobb Longbrook Avenue Roy Franklin Cow

Town Engineer Abstracts Plan and Cost for Project

The Town Engineer ing department reports completion of the project plan. Weasley Cronk states the total cost will be approximately 13 000 dollars.

Weasley Cronk

Stratford Court rules on five motor vehicle cases

Five cases involving violations of motor vehicle laws were disposed of yesterday in Stratford Town court by Judge Milton R. Hausman. Henry Von Borstel and Santo Aquino faced charges. William Bratz and Albert Bertin were each fined $12. Ruby H. Tongue was found not guilty of evading responsibility.

Stratford Town Court Milton R. Hausman Henry von Borstel Mill River Drive Stratford Santo Aquino Pembroke Street Bridgeport William Bratz Southern Parkway Milford Albert Bertin Temple Street Ruby H. Tongue Short Beach

Lincoln Reelected President. second term cut short

Lincoln was re elected as President of the United States but his second term was cut short by his assassination.

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