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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1947

Page

2

Ordinance Cited on Raking and Burning Debris in Streets

City officials urged property owners to refrain from raking leaves and debris into gutters and from burning debris on highways. Supt George J Gildea warned that debris can clog sewers and damage road surfaces, prompting unnecessary work for crews. The notice references a city ordinance prohibiting disposal from private property.

George J Gildea Tefrain Gildea St Franeca Sarvier Cibini James J Eanad J Galagher Fenn Poss Thorpe Street Fortura Ress John Rose

Candidates Await Selectmen's Vote in Town Elections

Contenders for Democratic held posts seek replacements for Republican appointees in all town offices. Key races include town counsel, highway superintendent, welfare investigators, and sealer of weights and measures. Fire and hay fire incidents reported. hospital births include multiple newborns from Dunbury area families.

Board of Selectmen Democratic Furst Charles I Sweeney Pepurchcan Pepublican Poeco Affais Eonard William H Cable Thomis A Frroating Jr H LeRoy Jack Kenneth Jewmir Ind Eco James J .Prda Prick T Genovese Renn Damaigern Auto Ar Aire James Mettsme Bilding West Street Harry Ford Dunbury Phomis J Cliksor Milwaukee Avenue Bethe Waliam Waters Jefferson Avenue Bernard Pogers Ridgefield Charles Harmon J Brookfield Ronald Olon Sands Hook Manuel Plchado Kenneth Knipp Braver Brook District

Harvest festival and scout activities planned by church and troops

The Trinity Women’s Auxiliary hosts an annual harvest college whist on October 23 in the parish house with Mrs Norma Watson Wright and a list of organizers. A meeting outlines a Pinewood executive board session and a Boy Scout event at the Methodist church led by Chester Menne, plus troop 56 and other auxiliary meetings with numerous participants named.

Trinity Womens Auxiliry Harvest College Norma Watson Wurtster Ig Chathenan Charles Dennis Jean Witson Alexinde Veniaminoff Woostur Abercrombie Arlene Miller June Curtis Isabelle Mish Ring Albert Watson Poy Toolock Chester Menne Pinewood Pinewooth Womens Usrlf

Local school and community meetings agenda noted

TRUMBULL Criter TA with meet Luesd io2 pr in the school tuditor Jim Mrs Raymond Cise preside executive committee plans hot lunch program reports of committees heard Principal Karl D Ginand to speak on Audio Visual Education Hostesses listed. Volunteer Fire company meeting tomorrow at 8:15 pm in the fire house with George Lckholm presiding on fire. Legion meeting at Center school with Ernest Owens and Missie Barry presiding. Boy Scouts meet tonight at 7:30 in the firehouse with C R heatinge. Brownies meet Wednesday at Center school with listed registrants.

Ompanizion Cummercall Hotel Green Joseph Fitzpatrick Wather Parent Leaders Association of Balmforth Avenue Anderson Fire Department Grange Fair Danbury Orange Edgemere Bails Pond Henry Bessi Luesd Jim Raymond Cise Ibom Pians Karl D Ginand Paul Zuick Howard Mehigin Hamilttn Henry Leo Kintop Harold Beach I Inc George Lckholm Thursdeal Hon Penny

Women Exhibit Civil War Flag at 170th Town Anniversary

Ms Cooge A Clink in charge of the exhibit announced one feature was a kitchen table arrangement of African pewter. The dining room setting was arranged by Mrs William A Motine and Miss I J Novak of the Long Hill Gilden club. Members from Long Hill and Tashua Mhethi contributed, with work shown in a corridor display.

Cooge Ingement William A Motine Mis I J Novak Long Hill Gilden Club Mis Chaileys A Edwards Tashua Mhethi Mide Womens Society of Christian Seis Ce M Stevens Cheile Chester

Derby Officials Meet On State Protective Plan

Derby community leaders including Commissioner William Denin and Chief William Methlewil attend a joint meeting to discuss northern flight protection and a new prevention premium service guild. The Wesleyan Service group from the Method Church will host the session tomorrow at 6 pm in the parish on Fifth Street.

Tre William Denin William Methlewil Tillon Wattford Wesleyan Service Methodi T At & Pm Tha Pusonage Fifth Street

Bazaar Committee Sets Meeting At Church Service

Mrs Fredene Johnson and Mr Raymond Case will lead a bazaar committee with Mrs Makowski Roberta Linley Joan Dovorsky Anne Johnson and others. The Women’s Guild plans a one night church gathering to craft haran articles on November 19 with Mrs Thomas Shadick as chairwoman.

Dovorsky Joan Makowski Roberta Linley Anne Johnson Fredene Johnson Raymond Case Bizaar Committee Womans Guild Haran Thomas Shadick Chanman

Two Men Arrested on Liquor Counts in Durby

Two men, Anthony Valenti and Philip Valati, were arrested on liquor charges in Durby and posted bonds of 200 dollars each. Police say Valenti brothers were taken at 129 Main Street, with another related arrest for a person named Miaclin Masterzewski on assaulting his wife.

DURBY Telon Anthony Valenti Nath Mian Street Philip Valati Monny Tegtor Vilenti Main Street Miaclin Isault

Townsffolk Cast in Scout Benefit at Gay Nineties

Townsfolk perform a Gay Nineties vaudeville benefit in the school auditorium to aid the Cimp Fund and a nedy Scouts program. Dress rehearsal Thursday at 7 30 pm. show Friday and Saturday with dancing after. Local items note October property lists and bond schedules with community figures referenced.

Cimp Crump Vdoeil Fund Nedy Chitlie Chiplin Stepney Fred Unwin Wilbur Roda Pobert Hancox Merwin Burr Marshill Farrington William Woolfe Tile Tieberman Terthi Wattshiw Helen Poayce Helen Unwin William Boyce Fhomis Miller Paul Cotry Cilhert Tidy Pupene PO Pinker Little Rd Almon Ammons Murrell Patterson Helen Nelson Mis Livier Jenn T Didley Peterson James Bulkeley Geore Squmobile Hawiin Dainee Isidore Warob Almon Emmons Hot Shop Ann Caroll Palletina Club Eugene Tr Blake Vinnie Binchcliffe Tienda Mule Tlo Vasin Lins Sperling

SASTON Cub Scouts Halloween Party at Staples School

SASTON Cub Scouts sponsor a Halloween party October 25 at 7:30 pm in Staples School. Invited guests include parents and Scouts in costume. Scouts will make and decorate their own pumpkins and hill. Investiture Night Easton Grange and Redding Grange conduct first and second degrees Tuesday at 7:30 pm. Well Child Conference Wednesday at 1:20 pm at Town Hall with Driswell Popin in charge and Miss Stephen Ball supervising appointments.

Staples School Easton Grange Redding Grange T Town Driswell Popin Stephen Ball

Junior Guild Bazaar Planned By St Peters Parish

The Tunis Child of St Peters Episcopal announces a Junior Guild bazaar with aprons booths games and decorations led by chairwoman Mrs Emil Sraimpasch and committee heads including Mrs Tiehard Veani Mrs Lewis Anthiws and Mrs Toms plus a college whist event and prizes under director Mrs John Morton. Auto owners warned on delinquent 1946 taxes. 60 day grace ends July 1, with renewals refused if unpaid. Mrs Cardwell hosts a wedding shower and nearby social notices district updates.

Tunis St Peters Emil Sraimpasch Gener Apron Booth Tiehard Veani Lewis Toms Hawad Nimon Sherwood Stoltt Petardslex John Morton Pdwood P Lewis Andrews Junot Guild Howard Dimon Jeimette Curtes Taylor Thaabeth Huid Marie Swendsen Dir Iman William B Wright Edwids SS Bendsley Tle Star

Kiwanis Lunch Meeting Led by Judge Basie Speaker Miznon

Shelton probate judge A Michael Basie will run the Kiwanis club luncheon tomorrow at noon. Attendees include Atta nes Tridetm Mignone and Miznon, with Miznon sharing war impressions. A nominating committee will report for officer elections on Nov 4, chaired by Chester D Trius with George A Wakefield and Henry B Rappa. The group will consider raising dues to 1045 yen to fund welfare work.

Michael Basie Kiwanis Club Dat Miznon Japan Chester D Trius George A Wakefield Henry B Rappa Kowa

Supper To Open Circle Program At The Congregational Church

The Philotheta circle of the Pryst Congregational church plans a 6 60 pm supper with four covered dishes. Committee leaders include Mis Theodore Piker Mis Albert Amaéteen Mire Sherwood and Mis Charles Ke. A business meeting led by Mrs Kenneth Anderson will discuss plans for the coming year. Mrs Hilly Mittin of Brookfield will speak about China where she lived.

Philothet Cyele Pryst

South Shore Club Ends Season With Recital by Duo Pianists

The South Shore Musicians Club closed its 1947 season with a recital at the Sperry home in Redding. Alfred and Herbet Teltschik performed works by Haydn, Stravinsky, and others, drawing applause and encores from a gathered audience.

South Shore Club South Shore Esterday William Sperry Redding Bitliink Alfred Herbbet

Coordinators to Study New Sewer System Plans

Plans and specifications for the Piapos new sewer system will be discussed by the Westport Coordinating Center at a meeting tonight at dawn. City officials and heads of town committees will explore future planning and draft proposals for improvements. Selectman Lamerson and Superintendent Kost reported on evening classes at Staples Haigh High School beginning Tuesday.

Piapos Wastpert Lontphtan Dawn Holt Orewly Cayanh Po Ptaap Lamerson Parker Wall Kost West Porters Staples Haigh Ivan Spangenber Prince Bedford Li Mentiy School Walliam Hoiselton Ted Bedford Liementins School Tre Watlin Seatus Atsx Wallard Tmerson West

Milford Beaches Mis Hit Tie Wenner

Trustees of To Trumh Presbyterian church will move ie Ste hat Socla kin the ebired. Mis read as local event details with timings and locations, noting a fundraiser at the Bosfnd Fa. Community groups, likely in Milford, set a gathering with a 5 pm start and a 15 o clock reference.

Rm Acoder Bosfnd

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