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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1947

Page

18

If You Lose a Leg You Can Still Do a Job

Bridgeport Rehabilitation Center led by Mrs. Virginia Hampton appeals for public support to expand into the Chauncey Homes Recreational Building in Stratford during National Employ the Handicapped Week. The center reports 60 daily clients and 75 weekly treatments, with 22 discharges to full employment in the past year, and highlights partnerships with local business and government programs to boost job placements for the physically disabled.

Chauncey Homes Raymond ¥. Tauldwin Sach Veterans' Administration United States Mime Omee of Vocationsal Rehabilitation Rswil Servier Commission Ridgeport Connecticut Society For Crippled Children and Adults He Advisory Center Meyer Srrisa George Trent Vocational Rehabiltation Service Schwellenbach Stratford Bridgeport Rehabilitation Center Sunday Post Hayduk

Watch Your Boxwood for Nematodes Spread

The boxwood nematode, a destructive pest, has reached Greenwich and Martha's Vineyard, with prior northern incursions near Philadelphia. It causes root dieback and witches broom, weakening plants and inviting winterkill and insects. Sanitation and careful sanitation are urged while researchers seek controls.

America Greenwich Martha’s Vineyard

Blind Veteran and His Teacher Form Business Venture

Clarke Pickens of Wilton, a World War veteran and former assistant head of the Metropolitan Museum extension division, partners with Harold Dando, a Yonkers native blinded in 1943, to run a greeting card and religious items shop at 1204 Stratford Avenue. Mentor Johnsons from Springfield train them. the shop emphasizes elegance and accessibility, with a sign noting it is owned and operated by a blind veteran.

Anne Whelan Clarke Pickens Wilton Metropolitan Museum Extension Old Marts Avon Harold Dando Yonkers Stratford Avenue Central Avenue New Heaven Mr. Pickens Lloyd Lunderberg Hall Mark Greeting Cards Johnson Massachuseetts City Springfield Avon School Johnsons Harold Lea Pickens Dando Connecticut New York State National Guard Iittire Sunday Post Old Farms Army School Metropolitan Museum Ann Hagan New York Albertus Magnus College Helen Cullinan Elmwood Place Helen Bridgepoart Block Island Miss Hagan G Fox Company Hartford Gotham

Bridgeport Jottings and Local Notes from Read's Sale

A crowded Bridgeport page mixes shop chatter and humor from Read's anniversary sale. Highlights include a request for a gateleg table in Duncan Phyfe style, humor about politics and radio stars, a 90th anniversary claim by Stiles Goodsell’s insurance firm, and light local incidents. Also noted are Doorman Jimmy Evans heading toward retirement as a vet, a dog rescue at the police station, a plan for Nor Willik on the West Coast, a new Tay James Camera Shop opening on Fairfield Avenue, and reflections on local civic life and upcoming Connecticut Symphony events.

Stiles Goodsell Read America Europe Uncle Sam Pine Room Bob Lloyd Tloouis E. Richards Washington Avenue Bridgeport Athletics Civil Service Board Lorraine St. Vincent’s Hospital Westport Vincent X. Montanero Post Road State Street

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