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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1947

Page

4

Fruits Topic Chosen By Horticultural Group Meeting

Pioy Chapman county agent of te Ecstfeld County Farm bureau discusses fruits as the 6th weekly topic for the Westport Horticultural Society at St An- Ronyae hall Saugatuck Thuta qjisoat. Competition planned at the Weatport Women's club Garden Department flower show Sept 24. Prizes listed for dahlia and other classes. Details include several garden and property notices and local event mentions.

Pioy Chapman Te. Ecstfeld County Farm Bureau Westport St. An- Ronyae Hall Society Annatace Weatport Women's Club

Leaders to Attend G O P Outing Today

Arrangements are complete for a Republican outing at [location] today at 3 pm under the town committee. Invitations accepted by party leaders promise strong attendance with figures including US Senator Havmond F Bald and Governor James Shannon among others. Co chairs Frank EO McGuire and Mrs Charles Rauschkolb. A health update notes Meredith Worth Witerdink Jr born August 24 at Bridgeport Hospital.

Ichnel Subrivegrove Staples Road Allerton Brothwell Havmond F Bald James Shannon John Davia Republican National Kenneth Bradley Marjorie Campbell Baitdetd County Republican Womens Oopaniszation Dee Clita Lewis Atate Censo William Brennan Fairfield County Republican Elwood C. Stanley Alice Cochram State Central Comenttee State Senate William Sheahy Ffigeh Madward Plate Skilllar Getty O William Bell Frank EO McGuire Mra Charles Rauschkolb Witterdinks Mro Meredith W Wilter- Ank Center Ron Meredith Worth Witerdink Jr Ag Bridgeport Hospital

Danbury Bank Auditor John Kirner Dies at 46

John Kirner a Danbury National Bank auditor aged 46 died suddenly in Danbury hospital after a heart attack. Lifelong resident, he had 25 years with the bank and was active in Danbury musical life as a singer and choir member. Surviving are his wife, mother, a son and two sisters, all of Danbury.

Danbury John Kirner Crescent Drive Danbury National Bank Danbury Hospital Kirner Danbury Music Center

Maroney elected commander of Purple Heart chapter No 1

William G. Maroney a World War II veteran of Ansonia was elected commander of George Washington chapter No 1 Military Order of the Purple Heart succeeding Cornelius Ryan. Other officers named include Turner Miller Cushner Romm Pucella Ogden Patts Burke and new committee chair Maloney to entertain state department staff in Connecticut on Oct 5 at the Veterans Memorial Home. Marriage license filing listed William Chavary of Bridgeport and Helen Witkowski of Shelton.

William G. Maroney Ansonia George Washington Cornelius Ryan Joseph Turner Edward L. Miller Frank J. Cushner Maurice Romm Andrew Pucella Harry Ogden Charles N. Patts Wiliam J. Burke Maloney State Department Connecticut Veterans’ Memorial Home

Rotary Club to Welcome District Governor James N Greene

The Newtown Rotary Club meets Monday at 6 p.m. in the Parker house with James N. Greene presiding. James G. Hammond of Waterbury, Rotary International district governor, will visit and be introduced by Mr. Cheene. he is known as Uncle Jim and has held key Rotary roles and public service. Also note upcoming cemetery meeting and town notices.

Newtown Parker House James N. Greene James G. Hammond Waterbury Rotary International Cheene Hammond Uncle Jim Jim Nays U. S Chicago Rockefeller Foundation Fund United States Waterford Board of Tax Review Ele State Board of Fisheries and Canine

Five New Cops Go Payless but Stay on Jobs

Five of the eight new police officers in Henda were willing to work without pay as the City Council weighs a $7,200 extra appropriation approved earlier by the Finance Board. Police Commissioner Murphy said no funds allow paying the five now. Council action at the Monday special meeting will determine next steps.

Police Department Board of Estimate and Taxation Saiy Thomas J. Murphy Finance Board Poice Board of Estimate Stephen Dokus Jerry Brophy Dokue

Beach Family Hosts 27th Elizabeth Beach Descendants Reunion

The 27th annual reunion of Elizabeth Beardsley Beach and Charles Beach descendants was held Monday at Mr. and Mrs. Howard Randall’s Riverside cottage Com Se Wo Gue on Lake Zoar. Attendees included numerous Beach relatives from Bridgeport Norwalk Watertown Trumbull Rutland and Easton along with extended families and guests.

Elizabeth Beardsley Beach Charles Beach Howard Randall Riverside Lake Zoar Mias Hila Beach Eugene Morehouse Florence Morehouse Bruce Taylor Nancy Bridgeport Frank Straight Fred Straight Stephen Straight Marbledale Conn David Straight John Middletown Cleveland Ohio John Candee Fred Candee Bruce Candee Harold Candee George Hitchcock Georgia Easton Rowland Beach A. C. Emerson Laura Norwalk Miles Shelton Cyrus Shelton Oxford John L. Beach Robert Cook Robert Watertown Mary Wideyawake George George Richard Misa Deane Coak Rutland Howard Beach Burr F. Beach Harold Beach Marion Beach Trumbull Banford Beach Merrill Beach Howard F. Randall Gwendolyn Randall Jeannette Randall Aoe Howard M. Beach Long Ie

Auction Planned by Baptist Group at Stepney Firehouse

The third annual furnace fund auction by the Willing Workers of the Baptist church is set for today at 10 a.m. in the Stepney firehouse with Dan Johnson as auctioneer. Luncheon featuring homemade pie and chicken sandwiches will be served by the Willing Workers society. Hannah Redmond to wed Sherman Laister at Stepney Methodist Church today at 2 p.m. A reception will follow in the church parlors. No invitations issued. friends invited.

Furnace Fund Willing Workers of the Baptist Church Stepney Dan Johnson Willing Workers Society Hannah Redmond J. Howard Redmond Sherman Laister Bridgeport Stepney Methodist Church

Lucie Whaten Bride Today at Church of the Assumption

Lucille Whalen daughter of Mrs Elwood Wadsworth 48 Hill Street to wed Thomas Degnan son of Mrs Stephen Degnan 269 Caroline Street Derby at Church of the Assumption today at 9 am Harriett Sheehy cousin maid of honor Robert Degnan best man Ashens William OConnell Francia OBrien Derby Mrs Thelma Jones solon to sing Because and O Promise Me with Anna C Ignace organist reception at Riveria restaurant then wedding trip to New York City Bride a Derby Gas and Electric Co employee groom a WWII veteran also Derby Gas and Electric Co Also Alyce Olenchuk daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel Olenchuk 15 Star Street to wed William Weymer son of Mrs Bessie Weymer 46 Roberts Street Seymour today at 9 am at Assumption rector Miss Florence Olenchuk sister maid of honor Mrs Mary Graff bridesmaid Firnest Weymer brother best man John Olenchuk brother usher reception at Germanic hall honey moon to New York Canada Michigan bride attended local schools employed by Shelton Tack Co groom attended Seymour schools employed by Chamberlain Express Co

Lucille Whalen Elwood Wadsworth Hill Street Thomas Degnan Stephen Degnan Caroline Street Derby Church of the Assumption Harriett Sheehy Robert Degnan William O'Connell Francia O'Brien St. Mary's School Derby Gas and Electric Co Weymer-Olenchuk Alyce Olenchuk Samuel Olenchuk Star Street William Weymer Bessie Weymer Roberts Street Seymour Assumption Florence Olenchuk Mary Graff Firnest Weymer John Olenchuk Germanic Hall New York City Canada Michigan Shelton Tack Co Chamberlain Express Co

Class 10 Present Dance Recital at Redding Ridge Lawn

A dance recital by Miss Kathleen Hinni’s pupils runs today at 3 p.m. on the Stephen Slesinger home lawn in Redding Ridge with an Etaniel and Gretel play and class dancing. An 8 p.m. program features piano solos and dances with six pupils from New York classes, aided by Mrs. Camilla Deleon.

Kathleen Hinni Stephen Slesinger Redding Ridge Miss Hinni The Duncan Guild Redding New York Camilla Deleon Asiat Misa Hinni

Tartaglia Boomed For Town GOP Nomination

Arthur R Tartaglia a Danbury assemblyman and WWII veteran is boomed for nomination as Republican candidate for second selectman. Kenneth H Hanna seeks first selectman against Democratic incumbent Charles J Sweeney.

Arthur R Tartaglia Spring Street Second Selectman Tartaglia Danbury General Assembly Kenneth H. Hanna First Selectman Charles J. Sweeney

Guild plans fall bazaar at Church of Christ

Woman's Guild met to discuss the fall bazaar set for Nov. 19 and named booth chairmen to meet the general chairwoman Mrs. Thomas Shadick on Wednesday at 2 p m. The meeting was led by Mrs. Harold Case with hostesses Mrs. Floyd Hitchcock and Mrs. Edwin Thornton. In related news, ten building permits totaling 31175 were issued by the building commissioners for local residences and related structures in Long Hill Center and nearby areas. Applications are also being received for kindergarten opening Oct. 1 at the home of Mrs. Mary Conger Mercer on Main Street and Ridgeview avenue.

Woman's Guild Church of Christ Booth Thomas Shadick Harold Case Floyd Hitchcock Edwin Thornton Hestesses John C. Gallia Edison Road Highgate Place Long Hill Louie M John Snyder Windy Ridge Center Allen Julia Gibson Cedar Crest Road Joseph Espanol Guilfords Drive Albert S. Parker Elberta Avenue Felix and Rose Striebem William and Eldora Crawford William C. Helmerich Park Lane

New Board Calls Meeting at Beach

C F Mower chairman elect of Wild ermere Beach Improvement association says the board will hold its first regular meeting at the Community House Tuesday at p.m. All members urged to attend. Future meetings set for the first Tuesday of each month. Also notes a bridge party September 17 at Milford Yacht club with prizes and refreshments and a Hobby Horse Inn horse show Sunday starting 10 am. Deadline for Town Council petitions today. 25 electors from their district required. blanks at Pawn Clerk's office.

C. F. Mower Wildermere Beach Improvement Association Mowe Milford Yacht Club Thomas L. Oldroyd Louis Heady Herbert L. Emanueleon Orange Charles N. Echeverria Hobby Horse Inn Palomino Atock Filima Airnat

Leather branding cuts price by nearly forty percent

A heavily-branded cut of sole leather sells for about 40 percent less than the same cut without branding, indicating strong branding diminishes value per unit.

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