Firemen Seek Legal Action For Shorter Work Week
Firefighters from Local International Association of Firefighters announce legal action to obtain funds to hire two more men and implement a 40 hour work week. They cite budget approvals and delays by Common Council and Fire Commissioners, noting appropriations have not been made for new hires to reduce hours despite previous board support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citv
Board of
Fie
Connel
Funde
Tartaglia Nominated for Second Selectman in Danbury
A. R. Tartaglia of 22 Spring Street is boomed for Republican nomination as Danbury’s second selectman. Tartaglia, WWI veteran and former state representative, seeks the post as Kenneth Hanna faces Charles LoSweeney in a competing bid. Democratic incumbent aims at reelection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur RR Tartaglia
Spring Street
H.nng
Owas
OPL
Tartaglia
Osines
Danbury
Kenneth H Hanna
Second Selectman
Charles Lo Sweeney
Hitabeth Lodge
Herman
Lake Candlewood Shores
Mr Stone
Reooutaties
Helena
Montana
Lions Club Plans Year's Activities at Hethel
Hethel Lions Club directors met at the high school to map the year’s plans. Ambler presided as reports from committee chairmen were approved, noting improvements and fundraising for Overlook park and project needs. The club agreed to fund a Lions International convention trip and discussed village parking amid town planning. A benefit baseball gate at Parlon Field on Sept 21 will aid the Hasuy Plain Prom corps uniform fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hethel Lions Club
Samuel
Ambler
Partonfield
Fed
Overlook Park
The
Lion International
Liona
Lions Club
Berne Fire Department
Parlon Field
Hasuy Plain
Prom Corps
Jacksafiney Ies
Westport Horticultural society to host fruit talk and garden show
Westport will hold its 160th weekly Horticultural Society meeting at St. Anthony's hall Saugatuck with Fairfield County Farm Bureau agent Roy Chapman discussing fruits. Seven classes offer prizes at the Westport Women's Club Garden Department flower show on Sept. 24. prize amounts range up to $7 for best vase of k Ladlola and several $2, $1 awards across dahlias and other entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westport
Roy Chapman
Fairfield County Farm Bureau
Westport Horticultural Society
St. Anthony's Hall
Saugatuck
C. B. Dolge
Kladlola
New Milford News Highlights Local Enrollments and Events
New Milford public schools reopen with 837 pupils and detailed enrollments across Northville, Boardman, Gravlordaville, Malin Street, junior high, senior high, plus 38 at St Francis. Also notes athletic matchups, a surprise shower for Kathryn Moore, club meetings, engagements, nursing graduates, and residents' travel updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Milford Public Schools
Weldon Knox
Northville
Boardman
Gravlordaville
Malin Street School
St. Francis School
Totel
Olivia
Class To Present Dance Recital In Redding Ridge
A dance recital will be given today at 3 p.m. by pupils of Miss Kathleen Hinni on the lawn of Stephen Slesinger home in Redding Ridge. Hinni, founder of the Duncan Guild, has led classes in dancing and music appreciation for ten weeks. The afternoon program features Hansel and Gretel and school dances. Miss Hinni will present another program at 8 p.m. with piano solos and dances by six pupils from New York classes, assisted by concert pianist Mrs. Camilla Deleon.
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Kathleen Hinni
Stephen Slesinger
Redding Ridge
Hinni
The
Duncan Guild
Redding
Hansel and Gretel
Miss Hinnt
At & Pm
New York
Camilla Deleon
Miss Hinns
J. Harold Sanford
Louis A. Forsell
Madeline G. McCue
New York City
Vasa Hall Association
N. Y
Cross Highway
Daniel Perry
Milford
Alfred Slauson
S& Harold Samuelson
Georgetown Road
Norwalk Hospital
William Roos
William, Jr
Mamaroneck
Charles Ferry
Sunset Hill
Redding Fire Company No. 1
Walter Stauffer
Selingsgrave
Robert Stauffer
Newtown-Norwalk
Pomona Redding Grange
Fairfield County
Pomona Grange
Greenfield Hill
Emerson Burritt
Harry Trouse
Charles Hoyt
Gustave Bergquist
Tracey Favreau
Carrie
Ellen
Evelyn
Loretta
Barbara Beardon
Joyce Baker
Dora
Redding Grange
Five-to-One club picnic scheduled for Sunday
The Five-to-One club picnic will be held Sunday at 2 pm at Orhadan's farm Silver Hill with a rain postponement to Sept. Le. Sunday services list Christ Episcopal and Congregational offerings with a 9:30 am and 11 am start respectively and a sermon titled In Your Soul Healthy. Junior topics include Great Is the Company. Meldecks Meet notes Mrs Willard Gillette hosted the Meldeck club Friday with several guests. Personal items list Philadelphia visitors and Dodgers game attendance at the Polo Grounds Thursday night.
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Orhadan
Silver Hill
Christ Episcopal
O. V. Kinsolving
Cheater Jones
Charles B. Broadbent
Meldecks
Meldeck Club
Willard Gillette
North Park Avenue
Charles Miller
Clifford Gillette
George Marsh
Leroy Wheeler
Erwin P. Edwards
Clara Fanton
Charles Parmelee
Joseph Beleveau
Linda
Philadelphia
Gertrude Marsh
Marjorie Smith
Mary Kennedy
Lawrence Holt
Brooklyn Dodgers
Polo Grounds
Nichols and Community Note Updates
There will be a special meeting of Lady Martha chapter O E S in Monroe on Sept. 10 for initiation and neighbors night entertainment. Dorothy Behn of 108 Fern circle left Tuesday for Brooklyn to enter the nurses training class at Methodlet hospital. Sunday school resumes Sept. 21 at 9 45 a m for children three years to high school age. Mrs. George Macdonald visits daughter and son in Gaylordaville.
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Mahttreen Fr. Adams
Michael Adams
Bostwick Place
Dorothy Carey
William Carey
Prospect Hill
St. Vincent's Hospital School of Nursing
Bridgeport
St. Patrick's Church
North Avenue
Miss Adams
Stanley Farrington
Tansdale
San Antonio
Tex
Adr
Sander
LaGuardia Field
Albert Boucher
Pfe
Ernest Boucher
Beppu
Japan
Oita
John Poletto
Second Hill Road
Lady Martha Chapter
O.E.S
Monroe
Dorothy Behn
Fern Circle
Brooklyn
Methodlet Hospital
Methodist Church
Cops and Firemen Name Committees For Ball
The tenth annual Police and Firemen's Pension fund ball is set for Oct 24 in Stratfield. Fire Chief Blersch announced committee appointments including town manager as honorary chair, with a long list of finance, hall, music, and office volunteers. Also named are Legion auxiliary officers and various club leaders. New officers of the American Legion auxiliary will be installed Monday night.
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Police and Firemen’s Pension Fund
Stratfield
John E. Blersch
Harry B. Flood
Reginald D. Judson
William Bentley
Fred Wilcoxson
Wiliam Smith
Charles Tothill
Joseph Carten
George Squibb
Joseph Baker
Eugene Schaaf
Rex Harper
Charles Ruzicka
Orville Beers
Dan Donofrio
William Latanzi
Cyril Lawrence
William Wronski
Patrick J. Flanagan
Joseph Keenan
Andrew Hovan
Jerome Hansen
Raymond Wakeley
Peter Roy
Hall
John Geary
Kenneth Rood
Ellaworth Hall
Edward Monroe
Frank Carter
Richard Champagne
Theodore T. Lockwood
William Ordner
Albert Unnderfer
William Troland
Raymond Chaffee
Elmer McFarland
Hana Lundgren
Charles Carten
Frederick Abright
Michael Macisak
Fred Knell
John Havery
John Heckler
James McQuillan
Charles Rosell
Joseph Burtula
Warren Nitsche
William McDonald
William Lautala
Paul Keenan
Frances O'Neil
American Legion Auxiliary
John DeCarlo
Royal McDonald
Legion Hall
O'Neil
Louis Bailey
Peter Pivarnik
Rose Jacobs
Isabelle Vollmer
Watson Menzies
Fred Schiller
Trving Nelson
Grade Schools Add 137 Pupils to Rolls
Stratford elementary schools show an estimated rise of 137 students after three days of the fall term as registrations, transfers, and kindergarten enrolments shape the new rolls. Birdseye leads with 461 pupils. Stony Brook’s large kindergarten section tops with 115 pupils.
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Charles E. Chaffee
Stratford
Chaffee
Dr. Chaffee
Birdseye
Center
Franklin
Garden
Honeyspot
Lordship
Nichola
Putney
Sedgewick
Stony Brook
Eli Whitney
Wilcoxson
Franklin School
Kregling
Bennett Braatz
Republican Club
Ralph Kregling
Mount Carmel Hall
District Republicana
Braatz
Arthur Rahn
Margaret Cullen
Louis LaLuna
Dave Kennedy
Waya and Means
Raymond T. Goldbach
Vv. F. W
Sterling House
Veterana Organization
Housatonic Lodge
Hickory Hill
Harry E. Cook
New Eingland
Edward H. Carpenter
Minute Menhall
Rotarians to Hear District Governor in Newtown
The Newtown Rotary club meets Monday at 6 pm in the Parker house with James N. Greene presiding. Waterbury’s James G. Hammond, Rotary International district governor for the 200th district, will be introduced by Greene. Hammond, nicknamed Uncle Jim, has a long record with Rotary and public service. A musical program by Past District Governor Phil Dean and family will follow. dinner is planned by hostess Edith C. Parker.
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Newtown
Parker House
James N. Greene
James G. Hammond
Waterbury
Rotary International
Greene
Hammond
Uncle Jim
U.S
Chicago
Rockefeller Foundation Fund
United States
Waterford
Board of Tax Review
State Board of Fisheries and Game
Phil Dean
Edith C. Parker
Rotary
Frank H. Strasburger
Parker
Methodist Sermon Topic Open From Now On at 11
The Rev. Allen W. Judd will preach at 11 a.m. on the sermon subject Open From Now On at the Methodist church. Sunday School resumes, Trinity Episcopal church invites participation as Rev. Edward C. Morgan conducts a communion service at 10 a.m.
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Trinity
Healy
John W. Mutton
K. St. Rose’s
Fairfield State Hospital
St. John's
Paul A. Cullens
C. A. Whitemarsh
Methodist Church
Allen W. Judd
Trinity Episcopal Church
Edward C. Morgan
Aquatic Skill Awards Highlight Pinewood Lake Event
Entries in the Trumbull Red Cross Water Safety program at Pinewood Lake showcase events like flutter board races 20 yard dash and 25 yard freestyle with participants including Patty Schmidt Jack Farrar Matthew Donofrio and Ray Marsh. Special shows feature a Bridgeport aquatic team directed by William McBride with judges and a water safety committee listed. church notices and personal notes follow including a Fairfield County Pomona event and a Navy leave report.
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Trumbull
American Red Cross
Pinewood Lake
Ss Ond
Jack Farrar
Lewis Rubon
Matthew Donofrio
Patty Schmidt
Joan Matey
Judy Rossman
Lewis Ribon
Edward Morgan
Richard Alvord
Pat Alvord
Lewis Rybon
Judy Rogsmen
Audrey Halstead
Susan Adams
Priscilla Barmar
Ray Marsh
al. Lieberum
Robert Matey
Bob Lieberum
Gail Henderson
Carol Judd
Bernice Beaman
Bob Matey
Jim Lucey
Wayne Moore
Bridgeport
William McBride
Nichols
Waldo Eddy
Henry Mareck
Oscar Hindle
Misa Carol Mason
Raymond Beckwith
Lei
Joseph Kane
Eddy
Harry Canfield
Mareck
Hindle
Chauncey Bush
George Wheeler
Russell Henderson
Frances Hair
Church of Christ
Douglas R. Chandler
A. E. Hughes
Martha Jennings
Alois Schwarz
Luther Shearer
Joseph Ochs
Vernon Cole
Andrew Kachele
Alice Fuller
Fairfield County
Greenfield Hill
William Powers
U.S.N
Caribbean Sea
Ladies Auxiliary Outing Planned at Smith's Grove
The Stepney Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary plans a Wednesday picnic at Smith's Grove with reservations due by Monday. Transportation needs should be directed to chairmen Mrs Raymond Lewis and others. Also noted are church services, a Baptist gathering, a slide show by Rev Selden B Marth, and various social notes and visits across towns.
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Stepney Volunteer Fire Company
Smith's Gtove
Raymond Lewis
Paul G. Schade
Oscar Johnson
Robert Marehail
Paul Cotey
Willian Downs
Tlacm
Shelton Michael Batza Sells Cabin Cruiser Marvel
Michael Batza has sold his cabin cruiser Marvel to a Cornwall Sea Scout troop, transferring ownership and vessel details to the youth organization for continued use at sea.
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Michael Batza
Cornwall
Carpenter Shortage Threatens To Delay Vets' Housing Project
ANSONIA Sept 6 Police report Peter Gardella 29 of 62 High Street arrested on breach of peace tied to tossing tomatoes at a supervisor’s car leaving Hershey Metal Products Division Street plant. Gardella released on own recognizance to appear in City Court Monday at 9 a.m.
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Ansonia
Peter Gardella
High Street
Hershey Metal Products Company
Division Street
Gardella
City Court
Volunteers Plan Sunday Outing at Smith's Grove
Volunteer firemen completed plans for the annual outing on Sunday at Smith's Grove with Arthur Knapp as general chairman assisted by Cheater Main and David MacKenzie. Events include horse shoe, pie eating, and tug of war between Upper and Lower Long Hill firemen. grounds open at 10 am. Leo Neidermeir leads refreshments. tickets from Knapp Randall or any fireman. Cubs Night on Oct. 7. den meetings Sep. 15. Church notices list services. kindergarten registration begins Oct. 1 at the Upper Long Hill firehouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith’s Grove
Arthur Knapp
Cheater Main
David MacKenzie
Main
Walter Bragan
Long Hill
Leo Neidermeir
Clarence Randall
Cubs
den One
Cub
Upper Long Hill
Chauncey L. Bush
Bueh
St. Teresa
Henry Watcke
Catskill
Woodland Lodge
Henry Haines
Serley Street
Frank Haines
Bridgeport
Stanley L. Mealin
Easton
Leon Deepstrom
Virginia, Ann and
Mollie
Norwalk
Picnic Planned Sunday for Better Half Clubs
A union picnic is set for Sunday at Cedarcrest on New Haven road in Orange. The Mr. and Mrs. club of the Congregational church will join with the Better Half Clubs of Huntington and the Couples' clubs of Derby and Ansonia. Attendees should bring a box lunch. ice cream and beverages will be provided. Activities include a sports program with softball and horseshoes, plus dancing and group singing. Meeting times vary by group, with local arrangements by James Pease.
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Board of Governors
Frank Evitte
Franklin Johnson
Republican Club
Lordship
Teenagera Fellowship
of the
Baptist Church
Marjorie Zimmerman
Donald Russell
Randolph Hellwig
Clarence E. Cooper
Booth Street
Methodist Church
New York
Stratford Alumni Association
Shelton
Congregational Church
Huntington
Derby
Ansonia
Cedarcrest
New Haven Road
Orange
Huntington Group
Huntington Green
Derby Methodist
Ansonia Club
James Pease
Shortage of Carpenters Delays Veterans Homes on Reef Road
Ronald J. Henry secretary of the Housing Authority announced a carpenter shortage delaying construction of 50 veterans homes on Reef Road. Alston Construction has a small crew and progress is slowed. Two homes erected. contract amended from 30 to 50 with funds provided. Regular wages offered to experienced carpenters.
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Reef Road
Ronald J. Henry
Housing Authority
Henry
Alston Construction Company
Mr. Henry
Alston Company
Avnce
Town election to use 56 voting booths across six districts
Fifty six voting booths will be installed in six districts for Town meeting representatives. First Selectman Clifton L. Johnson said the setup, paid for by the selectmen, will be bid next week. One booth per 250 voters. Paper ballots under the new charter, effective Oct. 6. Nominations open until Sept. 13. three filed so far.
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First
Clifford L. Johnson
Someenhera
Stephen Crazag
High Street
Albert E. Rosa
Hancock Avenue
Bridgeport
Rakoczy Avenue
Firet Selectman
Fiarold A. Swaffield
Echoe
Fidelity Fellowcraft Association
Child Memorial Parish
John A. Drake
William Campbell
Drake
Louis le Papp
Edmund H. Smith
Lealm
Church of Christ
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Samuel Reed Payne
Schuyler
Vacoowall
Alfred Warren Pierson
Eadward Pierson
Hartford
University of Virginia
Char-lottenville
Frank Ho Lee
Beecball Nine
Spee Shea
Tee Stadium
Bulletins
Fine Crmpaten
Raymond A. Walling Por
Bethel
Maeoric “Termpie
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Allen Batley Eo Paanice Poe
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da White
Suffield Pes
New Milford
New Milford Athletic Club
Wll
Ridgefield
Morrow
Pam
Young's Field
New Cannon
Kathryn Moore
Grove Street
Helen McMahon
William Green
Hethel
Kathryn McMahon
Mra
Philip Hulton
Mie
ML J. Meloy
Leo Young
William J. Moore
John Moore
Charles Connell
James McMahon
Ralph Champ
Alice Moore
Clare Moore
Kittah Meloy
Helena Connell
Elizabeth Hulton
Anna Hanrahan
George Najjar
John Armstrong
O. E
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Jo- Anne
Harold Cart Hinkelman
Alexander J. Hinkelman
St. Francis Xavier's Church
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St. Francis Parish Hall
St. Pranels School
George Macdonald
John Magyar
Gaylordaville
Zoar Cemetery Association
Charles G. Morris
Zoar
Nelson G. Curtis
Board of Selectmen
Edmond Town Hall
Alfred Karcheski
South Main Street
Atchison
Housatonic Spray Service
Kent
Little Foxes
Taunton
Charles M. Goodsell
Jerome Jackson, Jr
Stepney
Selden RB. Marth
Ladies Aid of the Baptist Church
Selden B. Marth
Arizona
Smith
Charles J. Smith
Santa Barbara
Calif
Homer Clark
Compton
California
Dorothy Main
George L. Mentley, Jr
Williams
Marie Dianto
Pepper St
Daisy Campbell
Patey
Frances
William Long
William Baldwin
Walter Byrnes
Lake Zoar
Robert Marshall
Beverly
Clyde Batchelor
Royal Arch Acres
West Springfield
N. H
Fred Hawley
Earl Downs
Bridgewater
Clarence Crumb
Downe
Clyde Wood
Glens Falls
Leonard Hawley
Emily Burns
Alfred Winspur
Mainstreet
Upper
Randall
Fairfield
Russell Realty Company Oe
Sturges Road
Mary Page Rand
Fortuna Drive
Philo C
Fortuna Inc
Town Hall
James J. McKenna
Taft Avenue
Martha M. Lennon
Jackman Avenue
Stratfield and
Center F:re
Center Company
Ross Mill Phun Grove
Stratfield Firemen
Strolin
Melville Avenue
Yardin’s
Savy AN ~ Soner
Madison Corner Capitol
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