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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1947

Page

21

Parley Planned to End Hershey Striker Standoff

The 62 day Hershey Metal Products strike in Ansonia moves toward talks in Hartford at 2 pm with Paul Hershey and United Steel Workers reps attending. CIO Labor head John Foan called the meeting to seek an amicable settlement as workers prepare to join the session.

Hershey Metal Products Company Ansonia Derby Paul H. Hershey United Steel Workers of America CIO John J. Foan State Labor Department Hartford

Ditch Digging Bee and Holiday Preparations at Beardsley Hall

The Men's club of the Congregational church plans a ditch digging bee next Saturday to correct drainage around Beardsley hall. Thursday gathering will discuss a public card party on Nov 20 and a turkey dinner for Beardsley hall. Ladies' Improvement Society to serve on Nov 1 with a no-sittings policy and reservations via Mrs. Hans Dineson and others. Committees for kitchen dining room decorations and more are named with Mrs. Leste Withnell as general chair. The society will join the community June event on Nov 6 at St. Peter's parish hall. members to sew on Oct 30 at 10:30 a.m. A covered dish luncheon is planned with Mrs. Tangs Dinesen hosting. The Rev. Maurice Clark will split time between church work and Federal Detention headquarters in New York. Personal notes mention Rae Beardsley's return from St Vincent's hospital after injuries and Mrs. Bredley Swendes's illness. Luncheon reservations for Country Garden club due by Wednesday noon. Vestry meeting of St. Peter's Episcopal church postponed.

Congregational Church Beardsley Hall Ladies’ Improvement Society Hans Dineson Maurice Clark Muirland Whiteman Leste Withnell Itchen Stuart Upson Merwin Bum Herbert Johnson Ebbe Daim Mire Howard Cone Ernest Proudman Mariana Whiteman Maurice Clarks Wilard Stanley Bruce Tomlinson St. Peter's Parish Hall Rae Beardsley Wheeler Road St. Vincent's Hospital Bredley Swend‘es Danbury Hospital Marland Whiteman and Livs John Huenerberg Mill Cell Southport Country Garden Club Pantry John Morton Taylor Glenn St. Peters Episcopal Church St. Joseph's Church George McIntyre Irene Sedlock Bernardo Council St. Joseph's School Hall John Matone New Haven Valley Council Ansonia Conti Joseph Hennessey John F. Ryan Frank Mulcahy Louis Kovar Thomas J. Hanley James Leary Charles Tilynn Frank M. Cotling John M. Phiblips Order Father Hanley Mather Leary Tonies White Hills Civic Club John J. Wabuda Kiwanis Kiwanis Club Methodist Church Howard

Boil Misery Relieved by Moist Heat Treatment

A brief medical note reports relief from a boil after applying moist heat with an antiphlogist ine agent. The patient shows improved comfort, while simple sprain and bruised muscles are also mentioned as resolving with treatment.

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Zoning Board Approves Several Home Additions in Trumbull

The Zoning Board of Appeals grants permission for garages used as temporary living quarters to multiple residents including Bernard Wehrlich Arnold W. Slaving Arthur Carlson and others while disapproving the Dowlas and Ralph Dickinson plan. John F L McDonowysrh presided P H N A to meet tonight at 8 in Town Hall with Mrs Lymen Ropers presiding.

Zoning Board of Appeals Bernard Whrlich Parkway Drive Arnold W. Slaving Arthur G. Carlson Wintatreed Side Tine Orestrictiona A. Domitzto Brancdia Atrees John A. Tanin Crown Street Charles Matus Rocky Hill Old Town Roads Harry Alpert Shelton Oead Willam Fntered Broadway Harry Ferguson Noth &Keet Nichols Dowlas Ralph C. Dickinson Roosevelt Drive John FL. McDonowvysrh

Engineer Finds Traffic Change After Town Review

Westport traffic engineer J A Carrothers reported pleased with results of townwide traffic and parking checks. He praised adoption of recommended measures, noted broad support, and said further recommendations would come within weeks. Also: Lieut Edward Capasee returned from a DC refresher course. town intelligence tests slated at Staples High today and tomorrow. Building permits issued for several homes and additions in Rosyln, Red Coat Road, Imperial Avenue, Rocky Ridge Road, and Woodside Extension. Planning and Zoning board met at Dr T F Rovers home. Westport Players meet monthly at Saugatuck Congregational. horticultural society plans meeting with Stan Iry Roberts on Rose Culture and Hybridizing including trophies and chrysanthemum exhibits. Christmas party plans discussed for Dec 20 at St Anthony's hall.

Westport J. A. Carrothers Mr. Carrothers Mr. Carrothere Carrothes Carruthers Lieut Capasse Rudolph and Gertrude Ingbeck Rosyn N. Y Easton Road Dudley W. Watkins Red Coat Road Paul Wowalsky The Post Road Dominick DeMare Maplewood Avenue Dr. T. F. Rovers Stonybrook Road Saugatuck Congregational Enield Wea Bot Hordenttural Society St. Anthony's Hall Saugatuck Stan Iry Roberts C. B. Dolge

Aston Family Night at Paneyko's Studio Wilton Read

The Steeple Guild of the Congregational church sponsors an Aston Family Night Thursday at 8 p.m. Harold McDonnell of New Jersey known as The Photo Poet will present colored slides and poetry with music. Members and friends of the congregation and local high school pupils are invited. The event will be at Paneyko's studio in Wilton Read.

Steeple Guild of the Congregational Church Paneyko Wilton Harold “Bucky” McDonnell New Jersey McDonnell

V E W to Assist in Burying Repatriated Gls Bodies

Commander Andrew Dzwonchyk announced that V E W posts will assist in burying repatriated service members. Local post will supply honor guards, firing squads, and military rites upon next of kin request, with over 20 volunteers already offering aid. Next of kin should contact Commander Dzawonchyk or Vice Commander Slarry A. Kelly for more information.

Shelton Post V.F.W Andrew Dzwonchyk Dawonchyk Dzawonchyk Slarry A. Kelly

The Pickle Is Off to School

A quirky note on pickles in lunch boxes mentions vitamins and zest for sandwiches. It lists ideas like Pickle Egg and Bacon Spread Ham De Luxe and Pickle Cream Cheese Spread with ingredients and simple prep steps for four sandwiches each.

Costly offense in Stillwater parking fines noted

In Stillwater Minnesota former county sheriff Thomas Maher paid 337 for his first parking meter overcharge. The Washington County sheriff who served 28 years faced a similar $1 fine. About 25 others were also fined. Maher’s wallet went missing after paying. A separate note mentions Lake Nicaragua as a freshwater body with large saltwater fish, linked to geology.

Stillwater Minn Thomas Maher Washington County Maher

Truss Fitting Service Offered by Nash Surgical Co

Doctor prescribed fitting instructions to treat rupture. Nash Surgical Co at 1179 Broad St Bridgeport advertises modern trusses and fitting service meeting doctor requirements, inviting patients to consult and note past success in fitting hundreds of trusses.

Bridgeport

Fire safety urged during Fire Prevention Week in Derby

Wire Chief William J. McHale urges Derby residents to prevent home fires with steps such as fire resistant enclosures for heating plants, proper chimney setup, roof protection, and adequate wiring. Basketball season plans to be discussed at St Michael's basement meeting tonight at 7:18 with players named.

William J. Mchale Inez Night Derby McHale St. Stane St. Michael's Church Chet Drzewick Henry Duziekan Chester Frorzeany Joe Mroz Alfred Roslonowsk Joe Manco Jack Mehaylo Renny Mroz Zenny Pawlowski Peter Petrowski The National Fire Protection Association

Chinese Red Units Said Annihilated Near Kaiyuan

Chinese government reports claim two Communist divisions were annihilated near Kaiyuan northeast of Mukden as fighting rages across Manchuria. Both sides are reinforcing for the Kaiyuan battle, 55 air miles and 65 rail miles from Mukden, with Communist forces still attacking with about 20,000 men amid turmoil along the Mukden Changchun line.

Nanking Kaiyuan Mukden Manchuria Changchun Manchurian

Women Society to hear Bassick teacher speak on Europe

Mrs David Plinth will preside at the luncheon meeting of the Women’s Society of Christian Service in the Methodist church. Miss Elaine Cooper of Bassick High School will discuss her year in Leviteh Bulgaria and work with the American Girls school. Also listed are luncheon committee members and other society notes including a P.H.M.A. meeting and Trinity Auxiliary luncheon.

Women’s Society For Christian Service The Methodist Church Wesley H. Anderson Ww. S. GS Winsted Miles B. Curtis Mra David Plinth Women's Society of Christian Service Elaine Cooper Commerce Department Baasick High School Leveteh Bulgaria American Girls School W.S.C.S. Foreign Department Europe Lewis D. Christie Jr Frank Anderson Stanley Linley Wesley Swinton Ernest Winterburn Walter Bunnell Sr Austin Humphrey Ernest Bixby Edwin Setterlund

Ducks wreck plane inOntario lake crash headline

A flight of ducks failed to yield right of way to a Hecht sports plane piloted by 23 year old telegrapher Harry Horan. Ducks struck the propeller and engine, one went through the windshield, knocking Horan unconscious. The plane then crashed into Lake Superior and a fisherman rescued Hogan.

Port Arthur Ont Hecht Harry Ho-rn Horan Lake Superior Hogan

Rosary Society Elects Officers at St Rose’s Parish

Mrs. Catherine Cavanaugh elected president of the Rosary Society of St. Rose’s Parish at the annual meeting. Other officers named include Mrs. Alice McCashieter as vice president, Mrs. Alice C Mead as secretary, and Mrs. Sarah Mannie as treasurer. Retiring officers listed. over 60 members attended a candlelit Litany procession. Also reports a Washington High six man football win over Newtown 30 to 20, plus a Newtown bus party to West Point to see Army defeat Colorado and plans for Yale-Brown trip involvement.

Catherine Cavanaugh Rosary Society St. Rose's Alice McCashieter Alice C. Mead Sarah Mannie Mary N. Boye Ruth Cannody Alire H. Carrol Ellan Wheeler Walter R. Conroy Washington High School Newtown Lads Taylor Field Newtown John Lorenzo Mickey Krogh Southbury Woodbury Weat Point Army Colorado Bill Wagner Harold S. DeGroat West Point Newtown Recreation Department

Man Makes Good Malhy A Chotoal Recipe

Fragmentary note describes a kitchen activity with unclear terms and brand names. Mentions A chotoal rtrd cook phases and drinks like Pesty Lager and MX Cream Ale. Prefers Vhien with Adv.

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Hershey Harold Bernard Effert Ag Bath Tech Court Catholic Daughters of America Odd Fellows’ Hall Euizabeth M. Finnuenn Regent Jude Misa Marry Shea Helen Shea Martha Shea Margaret Shaw Agnes Sexton Nora Shortel Gladys Stapleton Mire Lilian Schumacher Mia Frances Tatters Children of Mary Sodality Church of the Assumption Mation Shortell Mary C Shea Middletown Joseph J. Moran Crescent Street Eunice Frederick A. Buehhoix Andrew Puetholnt Shelton Avenue Shelton Girl Scout Leaders’ Association At & Pm Scout Houer Union Street Alex Smith Mies Janet Spence Mra George Smith Mies Mary Vicar William Rich Leonard Pearce Edward Morgan Membria Mary Nodality Hoy Rosary Church Tower Main Street Its Clover Farms Trumbull Clover Farms Edward Capasee Dear Police Force IE. Academy Washington, D C Staples High School Tomorow Aston Guild Christ Episcopal Church P.T.A G. Wesley Hubbell Joan Montesi Danbury By E. Simms Campbell V.ew Vincent T. Guider James Guider Florida Southern College Edward Forte Yorktown Heights New York City Bill Jones Witham J. Jones Keho Nose Clifford A. Merwin Jones Creenwich Naugatucl By Gaynor Maddox Tesla Pickle-Wich Nicaragua Mois INS Cricion Bridgeport Brass CO Bridgeport 2 Conn Good Housekeeping Artanis Clark Vincent Ahearn Thomas McCarrick Vincent Farley Dick Hayden John McCormick Pete McEvoy Vinny Ahearn Michael Madgie Willpmn Fisher Thomas McEvoy Bill Grant Radie Mand Dinny Heffernan, Jr Carol Curtiss James Foley Silvio Muratori Jerry Carey James McEvoy Jr Joe Mascarella John Peterson James McEvoy Sr. Christian Society Paugassett Paupraesett Hlock and Ladder Company White Eagle Lous Rizzio Andra Wysotwohd Peter Matereak Pert and J.ikovel, Jr Alberti Moran Boston Ave Tilo Tilo Roofing Company Mac America Bassick P.H M.A Town Hall Lyman Rogers Trinity Women’s Auxiliary Watson Chairenan Sydney Stapley Willard Watson Herbert Croake Charles Cockerton Madeline Wakeman George H Francie B. Dutram Fairfand Preparatory School Father Conroy Father Outram John F. Culliton Eleanor Casasca Anna Griffin Marie Cavanaugh St. Rose’s Hall
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