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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1954

Page

14

Toll decision credit to Stratford activist Knott

Stratford Democrat Julius Tucciarone said Councilman Joseph W. Knott deserves credit for pressing a change in toll methods after Governor Lodge asked State Highway Commissioner G. Albert Hill to adopt William A. Mortenson’s recommendation. Knott warned tolls would raise costs and traffic, affecting about 5000 workers at Raybestos and related plants and endangering schoolchildren and commuting.

Lodge Stratford Joseph W. Knott Julius Tucciarone G. Albert Hill William A. Mortenson Tucciarone Mr. Knott Hill Knott Raybestos Manning Maxwells Moore Sikorisky Mortenson Democratic Party

Enrollment up 464 from 1953 and 1961 lead

School enrollment rose by 464 over 1953 and 1 717 above 1961 classroom lead. Edwin A Cox, superintendent, reports total pupils attending classes at 11 1. The elementary total was 4966, junior high 1508, high 1148. Numerous school by name and location listed with enrollment figures.

Edwin A. Cox

GOP Women Sponsor Candidates Night in Stratford

The Stratford Republican Women’s Association will host a candidates night Monday at 8 pm in the Nichols Avenue fire house. Speakers include Probate Judge Richard L. Weldon, Mrs. Rose E. Prokop, Frank A. Larkin, candidates for state representative, and Registrar of Voters Stephen H. Lucas. Announcement also lists houses where the black rosary will be recited at Our Lady of Peace parish beginning Sunday with assigned days for each resident.

Kent Putnam Woodward and Byron § i Inc Westport Hugh H. Graham and Associates Inc New Britain Barnum Avenue PAL John T. Havery, Jr Andrew Dulyan Sterling House Grieg Mabel Benson Chamber of Commerce Joseph Neal Priestly Stratford Pal Junior Rifle Club Varsity Rifle Club Norwich University Northfield Mona Cary Red Cross Veteran’s Hospital West Haven PAL Rifle Club Bridgeport Endgeport Rifle Club Stratford Republican ‘Women’s Association Nichols Avenue Clark P. Lane Richard L. Weldon Rose E. Prokop Frank A. Larkin Registrar of Stephen H. Lucas Our Lady of Peace Parish Harold Connelly Michael Malve Mario Staffaroni Walter Dowse John Accardi William Cibulsky Edward W. McPadden

Minute Men Urged To Attend GOP Meeting

Deputy Judge H Manton Ahl berg leads Republican Minute Men as Oct 21 meeting is cancelled to allow attendance at two GOP rallies tonight. Candidates for the November election will attend at Nichols avenue firehouse and Woodland grove hall. Rebekah Lodge to Meet Evening Star.

H. Manton Ahlberg Republican Minute Men Nichols Avenue Firehouse Woodland Grove Hall Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Hall

Democrat Candidates Set For Outdoor Meetings

Democratic candidates for the November election will address two outdoor rallies tonight. Julius Tucciarone, Democratic town chairman, announced the events at the First National Store Paradise Green at 7 and the Stratford Town Fair Stratford Avenue at 9. The Luther League of Grace Lutheran Church will meet Sunday at 7 p.m. in the church hall, announced by Pastor Rev Paull C. Reisch.

Julius Tucciarone First National Paradise Green Stratfor Town Fair Stratford Avenue Luther League Luther League of Grace Lutheran Church Paull C. Reisch

Wooster PTA Sends Delegation to State Safety Conference

Mrs. Herbert E. Hunter, president of Wooster Junior High PTA, announces the attending members for the State Safety conference on October 27 at 7 p.m. in the Hotel Bend Hartford. The group includes Mrs. Robert Coffey, Mrs. Paul Swanson, Mrs. Henry Geisner, Mrs. Richard Neal, Mrs. Hunter, Mrs. John Brown, Mrs. Fred Harrison and Mrs. Stephen E. Bertany.

Herbert E. Hunter The Wooster Junior High Pta Hotel Bend Hartford Robert Coffey Paul Swanson Henry Geisner Richard Neal Hunter John Brown Fred Harrison Stephen E. Bertany

Police Chief approves black horsehide jackets for patrols

Police Chief Patrick J. Flanagan approved black horsehide short jackets for department members on riding duty. The new coats replace the bulky overcoats, offering a lighter alternative while maintaining outerwear for the riders.

Patrick J. Flanagan

Misses Pattern 4765 Sew Easy Jumper Blouse Ad

Advertisement for Pattern 4765 by Anne Adams features a versatile Fall jumper and blouse combo. Includes sizes 12 through 42, yardage for 39 and 35 inch fabrics, and complete illustrated instructions. Price 35 cents plus 5 cents mailing, send to Bridgeport Telegram Pattern Dept. 243 West 17th St New York.

Anne Adams Bridgeport Telegram Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York N. Y

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