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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1967

Page

12

Westport Board Seeks Public Budget Suggestions

Dr. A Gordon Peterkin urges all citizens and groups to submit written budget suggestions to the Town School Office by November 15. A Board of Education meeting November 28 will consider ideas as the district begins the 1968 69 budget process.

Westport A. Gordon Peterkin Board of Finance PTA Council PTA Westport Association For Berner Education Peterkin Board of Education UN Commission Howard L. Kany

Hand-topped steeple crowns Mississippi church

That Way Port Gibson Mississippi reports a unique Presbyterian church dating to 1859 that features a large metal hand on its steeple with the forefinger pointing toward heaven.

Port Gibson Miss UPI

Simmons Named To Chamber Position

Simmons named to chamber staff as executive assistant to Joseph Taylor. He will handle commercial and retail members while Clayier covers industry. Former Hartford Times executive, married with three children, joins local civic ranks and promotion efforts.

D. Anbury i Chamber Cat Ree Re W. Simmons, Jr Hartfort Fimes RS Execu Mhvp Joseph Taylor Chamber Simmons Clayier Hartford Times Public Service Hartford Vera King Essex England Robert Nancy Joan Charter Oak Council Boy Scouts of America

Chest Drive Under Way With 140 423 Goal

The Danbury Community Chest kickoff breakfast drew about 50 people at the Danbury Motor Inn. Campaign chairman William Lifka urged pledges of five dollars per wage earner annually to reach the 140 423 target. Attendees included Neil M. Blair Mayor Gino Arconti and various Chest officers and volunteers. The campaign funds eight member agencies.

Danbury Motor Inn William Lifka Neil M. Blair Chest Gino J. Arconti Danbury

School Board Sets Meeting Tonight

The Board of Education holds its regular meeting at 7 30 in the administration building at Mill Ridge. Items include a state grant of 9000 for industrial arts at Danbury High and transfer of fiscal responsibility for RESCUE to its board, plus reports on adult education continuous growth and Demonstration City projects with grant results expected.

Board of Education Mill Ridge Danbury Rescue Board of Directors Joseph Smolen Labor Education 'Center University of Connecticut, Storrs At & O Higgins Hall Western Connecticut State College Labor Education Committee of Danbury Central Labor Council

Alumnae Card Party Supports Danbury Nurses Fund

The Danbury Hospital iSchool Alumnae Association hosts an annual card party to benefit the nurses’ sick fund tonight at 8 in the Elks Hall. Co chairmen Mrs. Edward Klecha and Mrs. Lyle Michael are joined by a large committee including Mrs. Robert Campbell and Miss Phyllis Tallman. Tickets available at the door.

Danbury Hospital iSchool Alumnae Association sElks Hall Edward Klecha Lyle Michael Robert Campbell Erview Hawley Donald Bucko Russell Schork Phyllis Tallman Margaret Corbett James Kowalski Ronfald Masi Thomas Fabiano Theodore Moody Hiwhn C. Morrison Carl ‘Rogers Arthur Bartaccioi Dorothy Pepin

Vandalism Topic For Evening Town Area Council Meeting

Representatives of seven town area chambers of commerce discuss vandalism and community responsibility at a noon meeting at Gassner's Inn. Speakers include Rev Ronald Fournier of Prince of Peace Lutheran Brookfield lawyer Ronald George, and a Ridgefield State Police Troop A rep. Selectmen from Bethel New Fairfield Kent Brookfield New Milford Newtown will attend, hosted by the New Fairfield Chamber of Commerce.

Seven‘town Area Council of Chambers “of Commerce Nehcon Gassner’s Inn Ronald Fournier Prince of Peace Lutheran Brookfield Ronald 4. George Danbury Ridgefield Bethel New Fairfield Kent New Milford Newtown

Orientation Set Tonight by Danbury Jaycees

The Danbury Jaycees host an orientation meeting at Concordia Hall at 7 30 p m inviting young men ages 21 to 35. Guest speakers include Richard Sorensen vice president of the Jaycee South district and Abe Najamy a former Jaycee Distinguished Service Award winner and former city treasurer.

Danbury Jaycees Concordia Hall Richard Sorensen Jaycee South tAbe Najamy Jaycee

Westport School Board Candidates Express Views

Westport candidates stress individualization as the prime goal for public education. Joan Schine urges focus on the child while outlining challenges from funding to curriculum amid technological change and governance. Lucile Cardozo backs strong leadership and clear aims for the district.

Westport Public Board of Education Joan Schine Schine Centrol Lehine Lucile Cardozo

United Fund drive reaches six percent of goal

NORWALK The United Fund drive hits 6 per cent of its $375 108 target with $227 622 pledged and collected after the third report session at the YMCA. Figures from divisions show Advance Gifts Professional Mercantile and Service Industrial No 1 and more with specific quotas and totals. The next report meeting is set for Tuesday in the U building.

Norwalk United Fund YMCA Mercantile and Service William R.guarnieri Michael Matteo St. Mathew’s Church Matteo Harbor Avenue Scribner Avenue CL and P Carl E. Williams Beauford Road Connecticut Light and Power Company Randolph Williams Alexander Harper United Church Council For Social Action Council First Congregational Church General Synod of the United Church Harper West Norwalk Congregational Church

Pilot Reaches 52 Miles High in X-15 Flight

Maj William J Knight flew the X-15 to 277000 feet 52 miles up earning astronaut rating. Top speed reached 3818 mph. Oct 3 flight hit 4534 mph setting a manned winged craft record. Knight among seven X-15 pilots above 50 miles in altitude.

Air Force Robert White Robert Rushy Worth Joe Engie National Aeronautics and Space Administration Joe Walker John McKay William Dana

Milford Forum Moves On in 1967 Mayoral Race

Milford hosts session in Knights of Columbus hall as Mayor Alan Jepson and challenger William Miller discuss issues. The event is the fourth of eight debates, with opening statements, rebuttals, and audience questions. Also listed are a convalescent home games party, PTA dinner, birth notices, church unit meeting, Little League dance, and related community items.

Milford Christ the Redeemer iName Society Knights of ‘Columbus Bridgeport Avenue Alan H. Jepson William R. Miller Pond Point Convalescent Home Robert Bickley Milford Newscomers Club Michael McCormack Gerald Walsh Robert Jess Ben Mazur William Place Gilbert la Bombarde Bickley Theodore Silvertsen Jess Walsh Gennaro Barbieri Edgar Boughton Peter Danna Joan Prior Place Joseph Gourdier McCormack M. Nobie Holmes

Rummage Sale Set Saturday by DAR

The Freelove Baldwin Stow chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold a rummage sale Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Chapter house 55 Prospect Street. Co chairs Mrs Elgie Waye and Miss Caroline Platt said proceeds support American history prizes at Milford and Jonathan Law high schools. Rainbow Girls Milford Assembly 4 meet tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple 59 Broad Street.

Freelove Baldwin Stow Daughters of the American Revolution Prospect Street Elgie Waye Caroline Platt Ling Milford High Jonathan Law High Rainbow

Renewal Agency Meeting Scheduled for 8 PM Tomorrow

The Redevelopment agency will meet tomorrow at 8 p.m. in the conference room of the main office at 87 River Street, announced by Charles Lewis, chairman. The St. Marys Ladies Guild hosts a Fashion Show and Card party tonight at unspecified time.

PTA Pumpkin Delight Henry Weiss Milford Hospital Tom Bova Naugatuck Avenue Robert Holland Sperry Court Williams Eaton Amity Road Woodbridge Nelson Rivard Wheelers Farms Road Orange Jean-Guy Maurice Jackson Avenue Stratford Willard Chamberlain, Jr Deerwood Avenue Gioacchino DeNicholo New Haven Avenue Reed M. Nielsen Orange Avenue Thomas Blake Cedar Street Charles Freeman Jones Hill Road West Haven Richard Evans Pond Point Avenue Edward C. Henning Ore Slaughter Main Street David Lee Sobocinski Marshall Street Donald Abbott Winslow Drive Craig Smith Knox Street Al‘pred Crego Ijr Gunn Street Robert M.'Cummings Ashwood Road Benjamin Betts Morningside Drive Michael iBurke Westland Avenue Robert Soltes Maine Street Ralph Angelo Sherwood Max-Son Manor Drive River Street Charles Lewis St.Mary's Ladies Guild

Musical Segments On Temple Program

The Connecticut experimental theater group presents portions of several musicals at Temple B nai Shalom Sunday at 8 pm. At 76 Noble Avenue the program will include Fiddler on the Roof My Fair Lady Merry Widow West Side Story and Sound of Music. A nominal admission fee applies and the event is open to the public.

Connecticut Temple B'nai Shalom Temple Noble, Avenue Sound of Music Shubert Theater New Haven Yale Pops Shakespeare Theater Stratford Brooklyn Academy of Music Carnegie Hall New York

World War I Vets To Elect Tomorrow

World War I veterans of Park City barracks TH will elect officers for 1967 68 tomorrow at 2 p m in the club room at 872 Brewster street. Plans are under way for the annual flag raising ceremony on November 1 at 11 a m. All World War I veterans are invited.

Park City Brewster Street

Multiple cinema listings theater schedule with varied titles

A dense theater table lists film showtimes across venues including Beverly Milford Norwalk and Stratford. Entries cover titles such as Taming of the Shrew Waterhole No 3 Point Blank and The Sand Pebbles with times ranging from early afternoon to late evening.

Beverly Capitol Milford Alfie Center Drive-In Nnd Cinema Point Blank Hawaii Merritt Milford Drive-In Norwalk TNT Palace Bridgeport Beach

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