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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1954

Page

13

Granges Fairfield County Pomona Grange Meeting

Fairfield County Pomona Grange votes sections at Greenfield Hill Grange hall for Eight p.m. on Wednesday with reports from subordinate masters and Fifth degree conferral. Trumbull Grange serves refreshments. Pioneer Pomona rehearses Fifth degree at Harmony Grange hall Monroe. Attendance nears 120 at first Church Sunday service and Youth Achievement contest.

Fairfield County Pomona Grange Greenfield Hill Trumbull Grange Pioneer Pomona Grange Harmony Grange Hall Monroe

Trumbull Grange Hosts Guests From Nine Subordinate Bodies

Attendance reached 81 as Trumbull Grange welcomed visiting members from Easton Far Mill River Harmody New Canaan Seymour Potatuck Danbury Redding and Rippowam Granges. Officers from Fairfield County Pomona present included Overseer Kenneth Pratt and Mrs Pratt Willis Arndt Chaplain and Mrs Arndt Mrs Charles Ferry Pomona and Mr Ferry Charles Hoyt Gate Keeper and Mrs Hoyt Merwin Burr and Mrs Burr LéRoy D Tucker Master of Far Mill River Grange also attended. Boban Thorburn chair of Home Economics reported accomplishments since the previous meeting and announced that The Treasure of Opportunity is now completed. Fairfield County Pomona Grange meeting notice at Greenfield Hill Grange was read. Trumbull Grange will host refreshments and an invitation to visit Meriden Grange on Oct 29 was accepted. Competitive program divided members alphabetically into two groups Group 1 A through K led by Mrs Charles Brewer and Mrs Walter. Group 2 L through Z led by Mr and Mrs Norman. Judges were Mr and Mrs Kenneth Pratt of New Canaan Grange and Mrs Charles Ferry of Redding Grange. Lecturer Earl Ward welcomed guests and led the singing of Battle Hymn of the Republic. Charles Normand read Booster Night Message from Herschel Drane Master of National Grange. The program by Group was announced and included singing Smile Smile a solo by Veronica Batothe followed by End of a Perfect Day sung by spell Kachele with accompaniment by Ara John Kachele. The Baritone poem All in the State of Mind read by Mrs Vernon Cole preceded Rue Danube performed by Irene van Qnd Mrs Marthe Jennings. Vernon Cole sang I Wonder and Shoe Mine Rey with Mrs Brew-

Harpid. Battey Agures Brewer Worthy Grangers Charles Normand Marion Lawlor Grace Monsanto Rhode Island Safety Council Earl Ward Mise Evelyn Peklemba Robert Therburs Valeris Lucas Betty Monsanto Amer ‘Ican William McLaughan Helen Lucas Patricia Cravett Mr. Ward Maine New England Orono Mr. Normand Massa Normand Trumbull Grange Kenneth Pratt Eben Favreau Willis F. Arndt Martha Jennings Easton Grange Andrew Kachele Charles Brewer John Kacchele Jeanette Kachele Evelyn Poklemba Lorraine Glennon Trumbull Easton Far Mill River Harmody New Canaan Seymour Pohtatuck Danbury Redding Rippowam Robert K. Mitchell Mitchell Ellen B. Favreau Fairfield County Pomona Pratt Arndt Charles Ferry Ferry Charles Hoyt Trea Fairfield Pomona Grange Greenfield Hill Grange Meriden Grange Walter Norman New Canada Grank Mix Charles Ferry Redding Grange

Golden Sheaf Presented At Housatonic Grange Meeting

Mrs. Ruby A. Wilcoxson received the Golden Sheaf certificate at a Housatonic Grange meet. Her son Albert A. Wilcoxson, past master and Connecticut Grange deputy, and other officials attended. A corsage, cake, and a singalong accompanied remarks. The meeting announced a $25 donation to Pioneer Pomona Grange for officer sashes, funded by dinner profits. A short program included "The Model Grange" and a inflation discussion led by Paul Taft and others, with a masquerade party announced for Oct 3.

Ruby A. Wilcoxson Housatonic Grange Pioneer Pomona Wilcoxson Beverly Fosa Model Grange Paul Taft Eric Weathered George Christopher Mian F

Danbury Grange Presents History Of Order On Boosters Night

Danbury Grange staged a program featuring a history of the National Grange in song and story. Misa Angelina Cavoll read the history. seven founders were portrayed by Bertram J. Mayhew Wallace Slate George Bolt Robert F. Wright George 8 Barnum John H Hull and Clinton Chichester.

National Grange Danbury Grange Misa Angelina Cavoll Order Bertram J. Mayhew Wallace Slate George Bolt Robert F. Wright George 8 Grange Edward J. McDermott Women’s Glee Club S. Wallace Slate William M. Hawley Hannah Moody Frank O. Perry Barnum Wallace State Clark Eno Charles Munn William R. Ruppell Raymond Foster Charles M Knapp Iris Garst B. J. Mayhew Clinton Chichester

Harmony Reports 227 On Membership Rolls

Harmony Grange booster night drew neighbors from Housatonic Shelton and Seymour Granges as 227 members were reported with 16 applications for October. Prolific activities included recognition of David Sullivan, roll calls of 60 year and Golden head members, readings by Polly McKinney, and a Booster Nights poem from years past.

Harmony Grange Housatonic Shelton Seymour David Sullivan Pioneer Pomona Shelton Grange Gertrude Hunt Florence Hurd

Grange program highlights and fair exhibitors noted

Fiorence Hurd led a year end home economics report at Grange with reading of a legislative update and appointment of George Crown to fill a year end term. A varied program followed with dances and songs, a safety talk, and thanks to organizing committees. Exhibitors at Far Min River Grange Fair included Maude M Haines W George Haines Alanta Haines Emil Kasperail and George Macdonald.

Rippowam Grange theme day centers on a school

Ermie and William Stockford of New Hampshire were elected to membership. The meeting opened with The Lord's Prayer and a flag salute. A program titled A Day in School included a fall gardening talk by Mia Evans on WSTC, anecdotes about school days, a spelling bee, readings The Vanishing School of Yesterday and The Newer School, a safety film by William Stockford, and songs In The Little Red Schoolhouse and School Days. Refreshments followed at the cafe. A harvest supper precedes the next meeting with invited neighboring granges.

Ermie William Stockford New Hampshire Rippowam Grange Demis Lulu Grants Mia Evans WSTC Leason Olive Coviello Emma Nau Helen Peterson Little Red Danbury Ridgefield Norfield Cannon Granges

Invitations Accepted By Norfield Grange Meeting Report

Norfield Grange in Emmanuel parish hall heard reports from several committees and named two candidates. Invitations were accepted to visit Rippowam Grange on Tuesday and Meriden Grange on October 29 at 8 pm. Pioneer Pomona Grange set a special meeting for October 11 at Harmony Grange hall.

Grange Activities Highlight 1964 Weekend Events

Mra Charles Goldspink LeRoy D Tucker Robert Wilson and Mr Edgar L Tucker attended Pioneer Pomona Grange service at Jesse Lee MYE church Easton. Neighbors Night at Trimbull Grange drew Willard Nicholas Jr Josephine Nicholas and LeRoy D Tucker. A planning meeting for 1985 at Far Mill River Grange hall drew attendees and 70 guests at Far Mill River Grange Fair exhibits. Andrew Kachele master of Fairfield County Pomona Grange led proceedings.

Charles Goldspink LeRoy D. Tucker Robert Wilson Edgar L. Tucker Pioneer Pomona Grange Jesse Lee Mye Easton Willard Nicholas Josephine Nicholas Trimbull Grange Far Mill River Grange Hall Far Mill River Grange Adrew Kachele Fairfield County Pomona Grange

Local Fair Judging Highlights Blue and Red Classes

Judges presided over fruits vegetables crafts and flower exhibits in a community fair. Names such as Mrs G H Davis Miss Evelyn Hartley and Mr and Mrs Millard led the judging with champions including African violets, quilts, canned goods and handmade items.

Shelton Group to Hold Booster and Anniversary Nights

Shelton Grange will observe Booster Night and Anniversary Night at the meeting on October 12 at 8 pm in the Shelton Grange hall at 2383 Division Avenue. Mr and Mrs Wilbert Shelton and Mr and Mrs Samuel Ramey attended the finals of the Youth Achievement contest at Meriden.

Shelton Grange Shelton Grange Hall Division Avenue Wilbert Shelton Samuel Ramey Meriden

Supper to Precede Cannon Grange Meeting

Rippowam New Canaan Ridgefield and Danbury Granges are invited as guests of Cannon Grange for a Thursday meeting at 8 pm. A supper will be served at 6 30 pm, organized by the Home Economic s committee.

Rippowam New Canaan Ridgefield Danbury Cannon Grange Home Economica Committee

Pokono Grange to Exhibit Hobbies at Neighbors’ Night

Pokono Grange will observe Neighbors Night at its meeting Thursday at 8 pm with guests from Kent Menchewan and Rippowam Granges. Members with hobbies should notify the lecturer to display them while refreshments are handled by the Home Economics committee chaired by Mrs Karl Blimer.

Pokono Grange Kent, Menchewan and Rippowam Granges Karl Blimer

Railroad Leader to Speak at Gridgeport Meeting

Patrick B. McGinnis, president of the New York New Haven and Martford Railroad, will address the Gridgeport chapter of the Society for the Advancement of Management on Tuesday evening at the Algonquin club. He will discuss advances and proposed changes in the New Haven line, with the topic "Modern Railreading."

Patrick B. McGinnis New York, New Haven Martford Society For the Advancement of Management Algonquin Club New Haven McGinnis

Officers to be Installed by Monroe Center Youth Fellowship Tonight

The Monroe Center Youth Fellowship elected new officers and will install them at 7:30 p.m. in Beardsley Hall led by Rev. Richard S. Martin and Rev. Leonard A. Detweller. Officers include Lincoln Pettit as president Judith Crosby as vice president and David French as secretary-treasurer with committees named for refreshment recreation and membership chaired by Carol Hurd Judith Crosby and Lincoln Fertis.

Monroe Center Beardsley Hall Richard 8. Martin Leonard A. Detweller Lincoln Pettit Judith Crosby David French Carol Hurd Lincoln Fertis Hell Florence Sanford Connecticut Mission of Help Florence Hurd Benjamin Hurd DuBail Lewis D. Andrews Oswin W. Warner

Price War Too Sad Japanese Barber Hangs Self

Tolehi Ide, chairman of the local barbers union, opposed a price-cutting war that cut haircuts from 41 cents to 5. Ide gave a speech at a union meeting and then hanged himself at home. A union spokesman said Ide made his last stand against price cutting.

Osaka Japan Tolehi Ide Barbers Union Ide itde-San Hae

Memphis Laundries Offer Free Flag Cleaning

Memphis Tennessee October 2 AP reports local laundry operators will clean American flags free of charge to honor patriotic holidays amid concerns over soiled banners.

Memphis Tenn

Emergen cies Don’t Wait safety week proclaimed

Mayor McLevy designated the week of Oct 10 as Emergencies Don’t Wait to urge home safety. He cites homes suffer one accident every three seconds and five million American injuries yearly. The drive promotes eliminating hazards, proper first aid, and training. Local druggists and Bridgeport Pharmaceutical Association back the campaign.

Sunday Post McLevy Bridgeport Robert Stevenson Bridgeport Pharmaceutical Association (Center Robert Delehenty Johnson and Johnson McLavy Ares Bridgeport Pharmaceutical Association Robert R. Stevenson Robert H. Delehanty Delehanty

Foreign workers upstage wife in tire lesson

In WAUPUN Wisconsin on October 2 an air of misunderstanding grows as Mrs. Elmer Rigg learns to change a flat. British West Indian canning factory workers rush in to help, prompting a remark about American customs and the role of the squaw.

Waupun Wis Elmer Rigg Rigg Illinois Gusto Canning Factory Canning Firm

Accidental Hunters in Arkansas Jeep Crash

An automobile carrying Eugene Steel, 19, and Richard Bridges, 17, veered off the road near Clarksville. The car rolled over more than 200 feet, but the only casualty was a rabbit killed about 190 feet from the highway.

Clarksville Ark Eugene Steel Richard Bridges

Soviet lemon claim reports peachy near Kursk

Moscow radio dispatch says lemon production near Kursk is thriving with fruit that lacks color and size compared to subtropical varieties. The broadcast notes yield is good but quality trails distant subtropical lemons. source is AP via London.

London Kursk Moscow Calgary

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