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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1954

Page

13

Garden cleanup tips and cover crops for 4-H youths

This article urges 4-H members to tidy gardens by removing weeds and old stalks and to plant a cover crop to prevent winter soil erosion. Winter rye and wheat are recommended. rye may be planted now through November 1, with October early preferred. Three pounds of seed per 1000 square feet advised. Also notes upcoming Benn Square Dance at University of ConnecticutCon ditions at Btorve and Union Ballroom venue details.

Mary Deming Owen Trask University of Connecticut At Benn Square Banner Square University of Connestions Btorve From & Pam Univessity Seston Frome Union Ballroom

Four H Story by Shelton Youth Highlights Projects

George Hames of Shelton recalls starting 4H in 1953 after his mother’s example. He details goat care, feeding, and watering as key to blue ribbons, plus chicken rearing and cage cleanliness. He credits 4H with skills, friendships, and learning opportunities in beef and Angus projects.

George Hames Shelton Tiecia

New President Named for Happy Mustling Hey Hoppers Club

Paul Davis appointed president of the Happy Mustling Hey Hoppers. The club plans community service including park cleaning and library steps snow clearing in winter. Organizing committee members are William Ferry Ray Powers Paul Davis and Bob Pitcher.

Happy Mustling Hey Hoppers Paul Davis Willam Ferry Ray Powers Bob Pitcher

Happy Prompting and Needles 4H elect 4H officers

The Happy Prompting and Needles 4H club of Brookfield elected new officers for the coming year at the Sept 28 meeting. Mildred Ferry was chosen president followed by Mary Jane Manton as vice president Phyllis Ann Witter as secretary and Shirley Ferry as treasurer. Mary Jane Manton demonstrated knotting thread during the session and the club will begin its el project at the next meeting. The Spoons and Scissors club of Brookfield has its officers.

Happy Prompting and Needles 4H Club Brookfeld Mildred Ferry Mary Jane Manton Phyllis Ann Witter Shirley Ferry Spoons and Scissors Club Brookfield

Cloverettes Enter DAR Dress Contest

The Cloverettes plan to compete in the DAR dress contest showcasing their doll attire.

Dar

Northeastern Poultry Council expo trip awards for Connecticut team

Marie Nuernberg of Trumbull and Roger Metcalf of Westport, part of the Connecticut delegation, traveled with 13 northeastern state delegates to Harrisburg and Harrisburg area events. They served as the Connect cut egg judging team and attended an awards banquet sponsored by A and P Tea. The group toured Hershey Chocolate, Hubbard Farms Hatchery, and Consolidated Products, then Philadelphia sights. The trip was sponsored by the Connecticut Poultry Association and five Connecticut cooperatives. Owen Trask accompanied the group as an Extension poultry specialist.

Marie Nuernberg Trumbull Roger Metcalf Westport Harrisburgh Pennsylvania Northeastern Poultry Producers Council A & P Tea Company Hershey Chocolate Factory Hubbard Farms Hatchery Consolidated Products Company Philadelphia Connecticut Poultry Association Connecticut Owen Trask Extension Poultry Men &Iversity Marie and Roger

New Fairfield H Achievement Club Names Officers

Linda Raacke serves as president with Jacqueline Didwall as vice president and Sandra Chambers as secretary. Beverly Albert is treasurer and Elaine Decker handles publicity and joins as a new member of the Connecticut Valley Hereford group.

Linda Raacke Jacqueline Didwall Sandra Chambers Beverly Albert Elaine Decker The Connecticut Valley Hereford

Dath The Onnakee association sale and fairs at University

A garbled notice lists the Onnakee association sale at the University on Saturday November 12 with cows and calves and breeding stock, plus a market lamb and pig sale show on Friday October 2. It mentions 4H clubs, fair winners, contests in Cheshire, and upcoming county fair reports and meetings at various halls with invited officers and leaders.

Onnakee Bob Deming Bob Secord Bette Ann Vickers Litchfield Cheshire Ellen Siusalek Pete and Pans Fairfield Memora Celeste Geumond Cheerie Chicks Huntington Nancy Chady Huntington Grange Hall Fair Association Tastee Hall Witton Ed Star Watch

Jail Holds 90-Pound Escapee in Monroe Rail Break

In Monroe Louisiana on October 9 a city decision followed after Batty Grayson a 90 pound woman ripped apart a wooden rail and escaped from jail using the improvised breakage.

Monroe Theetty Batty Grayson

Barbara Becak Bride In Milford Church

Barbara Joan Becak wed Frank Willam Bonaluto in Milford's Plymouth Chapel Church of Christ Congregational. The ceremony featured lace gowns and a cascade bouquet, with vows from Rev. Irvin G. Thursby and Rev. Edward Co. Morgan. The couple will reside at 247 Brooke Street after honeymooning through New England.

Barbara Becak Milford Church New England States Brooke Street Warren Harding High Danbury State Teachers College Dictaphone Corporation Bonatute Brom Bakery, Ince

William J. McGrath Wed in New Haven

Miss Jacqueline Carroll daughter of Mr and Mrs John Carroll of West Haven married William Joseph McGrath son of Mr and Mrs William J McGrath of 1556 Central Avenue on Saturday October 2 at 10 am in St Lawrence Church New Haven The bride wore parchment satin gown with portrait neckline long sleeves and chapel train Crown veil and bouquet of carnations and white orchids The bridal party included maid of honor Miss Jaine McGrath and bridesmaids Misses Joan Molfeon Regina Griffin and Miss Joan Moran In attendance were best man Robert Newall and ushers John Boyle Fred Tartaro Maurice Fenton After photos in Hamden the couple left for Laurentian Mountains Quebec Canada and will reside in Woodmont

Plymouth Chapel Church of Christ Congregational Milford Barbara Joan Becak John Becak Hawley Avenue Frank Willam Bonaluto Mary Bonaluto Wilmot Avenue Irvin G. Thursby Edward Co. Morgan St. Paul's Episcopal Church Kossuth Street Ronald Patrick Misa Betty McCarthy Danbury Michael Marke Bert Man Howard J. Peck, Jr Jacqueline Alice Carroll John W. Carroll West Haven William Joseph McGrath William J. McGrath Central Avenue St. Lawrence’s Church Mises Jaine McGrath Mies Joan Molfeon Mies Regina Griffin Mise Joan Moran Robert Newall Stratford John Boyle New Haven Fred Tartaro Maurice Fenton High Lane Club Hamden Laurentian Mountains Quebec Canada Woodmont

Broadbent Savina Nuptials Held At United Congregational

Florence Broadbent and Alfred Edgar Savina wed yesterday in a United Congregational ceremony at 2 30 p m. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs John W Broadbent of Glendale avenue Meriden and a medical technician graduate of Central High School and the University of Connecticut. The groom is son of Mrs Frances Savina of 234 Olive street Meriden and an assistant designer with Pratt and Whitney at Hartford. Officiating were Rev Charles W Broadbent and Rev Howard C Nutting with music by Warren R Pistey and Benjamin W Lehn. A white Bible and chrysanthemum arrangements were featured in a reception at the church.

United Hopkins Broadbent John W. Broadbent Glendale Avenue Edgar Savina Frances Savina Olive Street Meriden Charles W. Broadbent Brocton Mass Howard C. Nutting United Congregation Church Warren R. Pistey Benjamin W. Lehn Anne Louise Griswold Owen Sasidy Woek Mra Leonard Mattick Washington, D. C Atten Green Christine Broadbent Ange Walnutt Street Manchester Central High School University of Connecticut Meriden High School Pratt and Whitney Aircraft Hast Hartford

Unquowa Sixth Graders Plan New York Field Trip

Sixth grade students from Unquowa school will take a full day field trip to the American Museum of Natural History in New York as part of the year’s Enrichment Program. Twenty six students travel with five mothers and their teacher Mrs Heminton MacFadden, weather permitting.

Unquowa School Heminton MacFadden Clase Mus Quum of Natural History New York Tench

Dinner and Shower Honor Diane Fiore

Diane Fiore of Bayberry Lane Trumbull was honored at a dinner shower on November 6 at the Three Door Inn. Guests included Ann Nappi Frances Fiore Geraldine Scalzi Emma Corritelli Jennis Sarka Janet India and others as the event celebrated Fiore with goodwill and congratulations.

Ming Diane Fiore Bayberry Lane Trumbull Beide Loute Soalsl Fem- Broke Street Mra. Sieet Gemehen Diminer Ann Nappi Ans Frances Fiore Geraldine Scalzi Dan Emma Corritelli Jennis Sarka John Sansconetti Janet

Mr Second Division Returns to Face New Enemies

Fort Lewis reports Sergeant Arne Brenslie of Devil's Lake North Dakota, nicknamed Mr Second Division, back from Korea with the Second Infantry. He recalls brutal battles along the Naktong River and Heartbreak Ridge, earned the Silver Star, and notes his re enlistment as a master sergeant after compulsory retirement at 60. He vows to return if fighting resumes.

Fort Lewis Wash Arne Brensiie Devil's Lake N. D Korea Naktong River Massacre Valley Chip Yong Ni Heartbreak Ridge Divid Sten 38Rd (Tomahawk) Regiment North Korea Stewalie Bo —_an Bten

Hearings Planned on New England Resources Survey

Boston data from AP notes 11 public hearings scheduled by inter-agency committees on the New England New York survey of land and water resources across seven states. The effort aims to map regional resources and assess future needs.

Boston New England New York Inter-Agency

Curtis Block to Hold YMCA Skiing Classes

Curtis Block proprietor of Curt's Ski Shop will conduct a series of skiing classes at the YMCA starting Thursday at 8 30 p m The lessons aim to help beginners gain a faster start and essential skills Block has taught skiing in Europe and served as an Army ski troops instructor He also aided Yale ski team coaching last year A television series on WICC TV plans to broadcast localized ski news weather and snow conditions this aiding season.

Curtis Block Curt Main Street YMCA Block Europe U.S. Army Yale Wicc-Tv

Lanolin Pius Hand Lotion Promises Softer Hands

Lanolin Pius Hand Lotion claims to smooth hands without greasiness by delivering penetrating cholesterols and esters to the skin. The ad touts unbelievable results and urges personal use to see its wonders, with a $1 price plus tax and a free applicator pump.

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