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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1947

Page

17

War Inventions Advance Air Travel At Rotary Luncheon

William A Nugent of Trans western Airlines spoke to the Rotary about air travel progress and war era devices. He said commercial flight has grown strong, with passenger totals near 1 million in 1946 and freight revenues rising as government support declines. He predicted postwar prosperity for airlines and noted air travel as a peace medium boosting exports.

Notary Club William A Nugent Transwestern Airlines Grace Ehurch Parish TWA Nugent Hie Leteners Alr Frelon Thea Tosday

Red Cross accepts inquiries on Germany missing persons

Mrs Alda Greywncs Wadyka director of Home Scarvies Ansonia Red Cross announced that inquiries about friends last known in Germany are now accepted through established channels in four occupied zones through the Berlin US military government. Inquiries go through the local chapter and the Home Service office at Room 206 Main Street open 9 to 5 daily and 7 to 9 evenings, Saturday 9 to 12 and 1 to 8.

Alda Greywncs Wadyka Ansonia American Red Cross Red Cross Germany Red Croa Mia Wadyka U. S Berlin Home Service Main Street Negelo Baldwin Tremont Street Leon BE McCarthy Superior Court Baldwin Frederick Shortell Philip Golino Caroline Street Derby Colburn Street Vincent P. Karkauskas St. Anthony's Taiiainn TR. C Thomas J. “Ta Mean Paul E. Schumacher Stanley Bajanauskas Frank A. Loda Amuony Dbaranauskas Stanley Ann Dubinsky Olga Savitskas John Stefon Anthony Doaranauskas Constance Savitakos Walter Vallonis Joseph Radzavich Mia Helen Yankuskevich Anthony Balouakas Rose Machulinas Carol Ann Loda Mary Marchulaitis

Repairs Begin on P O Building With Protests Hurting Pace

June contracts funded repairs on the Post Office steps amid resident protests over dangerous, some hollow, conditions. Postmaster McHliwe blamed material shortages delaying progress, with work expected to finish soon under government oversight. Concurrently, a new drain system started to prevent Taylor Place flooding.

Stepa Eoward McHlwee

Trumbull groups set meetings at local venues this week

ANG HILL The Trumbull Improvements association moves its meeting to the Trumbull firehouse with a card party to follow and refreshments served. Hana Abrameen presides. Firemen to meet November 4 at 8 p.m. in the Upper Long Hill firehouse with Donald Randall presiding. Turkey supper at Methodist church parlors from 6 to 7 30 p.m. committee names listed. Home Makers Club meets at 8 p.m. in the lower Long Hill firehouse with Earl Smith as guest speaker. Refreshments by local hosts. Community Club meets November 5 at 8 p.m. in the club house with Joseph Watcke presiding.

Staples Gladys Mansir Miss Mansir Alois Foreer Bruce Russell Mary Annis Toberts Anne Lucia Richard Delacrett Robert Barker Bedford Safety Plea Taylor Coleman Bedford Elementary F.T.A. Too Myrtle Avenue Avery Place Community Methodist Church Albert Osze Mra Thomas Tooth Stephen Anderson Douglas Wilson Lawrence Hough Rupert Foley Emma-Lella Harper Town Hall Connecticut Symphony Orchestra Paul Bernard North Turkey Hill Road Kiela Memorial Greens Farma Fathers Club Greena Farms Fathers Club Trumbull Center School Hana Abrameen Long Hill Donald Randall Women's Society of Christian Service Charles A. Bradley B. W. Griffin Chester Fmack Edna Clark Linn’ B. Abbott Harry Tan Eva Randall Lawrence W. Sherman Waltreasea Janet Sherman Merlene Dyson Marion Whitney Maxine Main

A M Club Marks 21st Anniversary in Ansonia Clubrooms

More than 200 members and guests attended the A M Club 21st anniversary banquet in Hawthorne avenue clubrooms. Aldo Gabianelli of Ansonia led the program with invited guests including Police Chief Thomas Vankitten and officers, plus presidents of local clubs.

A.M. Club Hawthorne Avenue Tonatmaater Aldo Gabianelli Ansonia Thomas Vankitten John E. Stoblerski Lucy Bottachiari A.M. Women's Club Frank Latanzi Macerlan Society of New Haven Arnold A. Palmace Pension Club the Sponge Rubber Products Co Shelton-Derby Fred M. Daley Derby Shelton

Bon voyage party for Anna Magnusson precedes Sweden trip

Mrs Eria Ericson hosted a bon voyage gathering for Anna Magnusson who departs October 31 for a three month stay with her daughter in Sweden. A fountain pen was presented by a group of local women led by Mrs Gunta Johnson and others. The Couples Club of the Methodist church plans a Halloween party tonight in the chapel with each couple bringing a non member guest. Land transfers include Karl Werner Johnson to Leon and Genevieve Diotte one acre in Georgetown.

Eria Ericson Anna Magnusson Sweden Guntaf Johnson Erle Leidberg Victor Evbson August Johnson Verner Nordlund Harry Lindstrom Carl Soderlund Ragnar Gustafson Diettes Bay Acre Karl Werner Johnson Georgetown Leon Genevieve Diotte Town

Kiwanis Club Dues May Be Increased in Shelton

A proposal to raise Shelton Kiwanis Club yearly dues from 10 to 20 will be discussed at a noon luncheon at Shelton Methodist Church. Saul Steinman leads the program. Percy Kingsley chairs the business session. A secret vote will occur next session. the change aims to cut ticket buying for socials funding welfare projects.

Shelton Kiwanis Club Shelton Warren M. Beers Eivic Servic Club Kiwanis Chester D. Ferris

Moravian alumnae luncheon and church supper notice

Nichols P.T. will serve a supper at 6 30 pm in the Moravian church hall. Mrs Albert Vigi lene, supper committee chair, and aides meet at 6 50 am in the hall to finish plans. Brownles Troop 71 to bring a vase and flowers to Wednesday meeting for floral arrangements. Attends Alumnae Luncheon Mrs Edward C Morgan presided at a Moravian Seminary alumnae gathering in New Haven.

P.T Albert Vigiilene Edward C. Morgan Moravian Seminary and College For Women New Haven Brownles Troop 71

To Sponsor Dinner Meeting by Lucia Chapter 0 E 5

Lucia Chapter 0 E 5 will sponsor a dinner meeting at Magonle Temple at 6 30 p m next Thursday with Worthy Grand Matron Clara Huntley and Worthy Grand Patron Alfred Rowet as guests. Reservations under Mrs Dorothy Zieman and Mrs Francesa Wr isley. Event also notes Stratford Lions visit and a Milford nurse association annual meeting at 11 am today.

Stratford Lions Devon Stratford Lions Clubs Housatonic Lodge NLA Milford Ing Nurse Association St. Peter'a St Peter’a Guild Amaranth Milford Court Order of Amaranth Grand Court Order Masonic Temple Mabel Worthington Frances Pennington Warren A. Field Helen Swnanick Housatonic Avenue John D. Garland Rowayton Donald C. Smith Whalley Avenue Quince Street Bridgeport Joseph B. Cole West Haven Warren A. Wood Newtonville Mayo John A Rieger Waterford Conn Finneat Solcida Bethel

STEPNEY Vocal Lads and Lassies Offer Benefit Program

The Stepney group from Stratford presents a musical program Saturday at 8:30 p.m. in Monroe School auditorium to benefit Lady Martha Chapter OB8. A Christian Youth Fellowship meeting is set for today at 7:20 p.m. in the Methodist church parlors. Weekend in Jersey notes Emil and Mrs Haller spent time in Atlantic Highlands, NJ, visiting friends.

Vocal Lads and Lassies Stratford Monroe Rium Lady Martha O.B Chrisstian Youth Fellowship Society Jersey Emil Haller Atlantic Highlands N. J Truests Mra Richard Creen Frank Germaine

Ordinance Bans Bonfires In City Streets

City officials report many complaints about burning leaves in gutters despite warnings from Public Works Supt. George J. Gilden. The city ordnance prohibits raking debris into piles and lighting bonfires in streets. fire crews responded to incidents on Garfield avenue and reports of fires started by residents. Oil from a kitchen burner at 17 Harding Place caused a brief blaze, quickly extinguished by firefighters from multiple units.

Public Works George J. Gilden Garfield Avenue Richard Pont Harding Place Park Truck Co

Insurance plan promotes school sports coverage for Newtown squad

The Newtown football team and other students are urged to join an accident insurance plan covering football, soccer, and sports under the education program. Harold DeGroat promotes the plan through a non profit group. parent consent and signatures from a physician and a dentist are required for benefits. Also noted is Bethel High School’s 1922 graduates’ 25th reunion at Parker House with 60 attendees and a long awaited football victory by the Newtown team over Bethel at Taylor Field, 28 to 4.

Newtown Hoya Phya Cn Council of New England Secondary Achoola Principale’ Ansociation, & Non-Profit Paranta Harold 8. DeGroat Hawley School Bethel High School Parker House Main Street Herbert Terry H. J Predewan Frank A. Berry Bethel Rebecca Kyle Fred Diamond Ray Cannon James Terry Meriden Questa Jongert Newtown Aixeman Bethel High Sdool Taylor Field

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