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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1947
Page
5
Bridgeport and nearby towns rally behind a foundation plan to establish a permanent Connecticut Symphony Orchestra. The fundraising aims to raise about $40,000 to cover rehearsal costs, salaries, and venue expenses, with anticipated support from Bridgeport residents and local donors.
As Trumbull marks its sesquicentennial, Bridgeport’s Connecticut Symphony builds a foundation fund to sustain concerts for children and broaden cultural life. Four thousand dollar sponsorships seed a drive, with donors and anonymous gifts expected to grow the orchestra’s finances and community reach.
Frances Marilyn Ryan eight teen months old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph F Ryan of 140 Harmony Street, wins a $25 gift certificate in The D M Read companys 90th anniversary event for the oldest gales slip or statement. Her mother, a former journalism teacher and avid collector, plans a Bridgeportiana collection for Marilyn and notes children are natural collectors when guided by adults.
A partial passage notes that Marilyn can collect dirt quickly, and with years and guidance her mother believes she will become more discerning and have a head start when that happens.
The third annual dinner of the Daughters of Columbus will be held tonight at Lenny's Wagon Wheel on Barnum avenue. Miss Rose Fazio serves as chairman of arrangements. Committee members listed include Mrs. Angelina De Genvva, Mrs. Anna Veriilli, Mia Providence Palacino, Miss Dorothy DeGenvvon, Miss Phyllig Fazio, Miss Anna Pantano and Mrs. Marie Semik.
Dr Harold Norinder of the University of Uppsala in Sweden reports two types of lightning in the Journal of the Franklin Institute. Cold lightning smashes objects while hot lightning sets them on fire. The cold stroke lasts a very short time, too brief to ignite, while hot lightning lasts about one thousandth of a second and carries substantial electricity.
Washington reports economists warn that ending installment credit controls on November 1 may keep prices high. Six year limits require a one third down payment and full payoff in 15 months for appliances and autos. When down payments drop, dealers may push pay limits rather than lower prices, risking later losses if demand and payments falter.
Men of the United church will hear R. P. Hunter superintendent of the State Board of Fisheries and Game discuss Conservation of Wild Life in Connecticut at the opening meeting of the Men's Club Wednesday. Two films on hunting and fishing will be shown and an exhibit of firearms and fishing gear displayed. A supper at 6 30 p m. Wilmot T. Fiske is president and Earl Williamson is in charge of the first program.
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