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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1976

Page

13

St Thomas Aquinas Parish Fete Continues With Family Picnic

The St Thomas Aquinas parish festival continues Sunday noon to dusk on Unquowa Road. Knights of Columbus uniforms, ethnic dancing, games, desserts, and box lunches mark the celebration led by Albert Novy and joined by Francis Carroll Jr and others. Public involvement includes Mrs. Eleanor Messineo and the Ladies Guild with plans for foods, costumes, and children's activities.

St. Thomas Aquinas Field O'Donnell Joseph Tion Gormiley Knights of Columbus Albert Novy Francis Carroll Jr Andrew Fabry John Morrissey Robert Varga Patrick Boland Joseph Romano Ratelyn Holcomb W. Claude Johnson Ladies Guild Eleanor Messineo St. Thomas Parish Catherine Messineo Valerie Messineo Bensidy Goyette Cataude Johnson John ‘Lee Rocco Parisi William Seresky Rocco Parisi An- 4 Japry Stephen Sanislo

After School Bowling Program Starts Soon

The Recreation department announces an upcoming year long after school bowling program with about half of the 26 public schools taking part. It begins at the end of September with students from participating schools bowling one afternoon weekly at Nutmeg Lanes, their sponsor for the past decade.

Erwin Schneider Martha Gibron Congress Street Cornelius Ursula Adema Milt Plain Road Charles Faye Reed Richard Joan Miller Shelter Rock Road Mort Rape Company Lindamir Realty Corporation Brighton View Road Stephen B Susan R. Layton Duck Farm Benson Place Robert Catherine Altieri Fairview Avenue Rugby Park Pine Creek

Stratford notices on employment and tax matters in 1976

The Employment and Training Department of Stratford announces interviews for permanent substitute teachers on Monday September 13, 1976 from 1 to 4 pm in the Town Hall basement. Applicants must be Stratford residents, registered with the Connecticut State Employment Service. Also notices warn taxpayers to file sworn lists of personal property by November to avoid penalties, with specifics on exempt equipment and inventory requirements.

Trumbull Faria Forest Thera Connecticut Town Planning and Zoning Commission StraMach Jal Steaford Connecticut, State Employment Service Fairfield Ave Bridgeport Stratford Sidewalk & Allied Construction Blyd & James Sai Gollan Gays Ee Steatford Bern Ewert Nen Bridgesort Ste Card Motors Pelion Assessor

End of Summer Park See-Saw Event Highlights Need for Equipment

Forty eight hours of community effort featured 24 continuous hours of see-sawing by local children to raise awareness for adding playground gear. The event, supported by Michelle Pietrzak and others aged 7 to 11, included meals from McDonald s and Dunkin Donuts, with thanks to recreation officials and local committees for organizing and funding.

Michelle Pietrzak Maureen’ Reidy Lori ‘Tumldajski Mikey Pietrzak Jonathan Chernes Daniel Tall Henry Is. Leffert Fred Campbell Police Department Park Department Office of the First Selectman

Organ Club Officers To Perform Wednesday

Newly elected Westport Fairfield Organ Club officers will perform selections at the meeting Wednesday at 8 p.m. at 1963 East State Street Westport. The club is open to members and the public, features guest artists monthly, and meets the third Wednesday each month with refreshments.

Westport-Fairfield Organ Club East State Street Westport Ruth Ashmore Maurice Lambert Arthur Magilton Alice Morris Paul Kercher al Kaufman Donald Bell Carol Parish Harriet Williams Vi Sugrue Anthony Mosea Edgar Williams Fairfield Sewer Construction Oil City Fairfield Raiders Trojans Russell Panda Fairfield Sewer Bruce Rocheleau Raiders Rob Wickman Frank Kassay Michael Jann Oi! City Hair Ken Volt B.O.F Bob Bozym Assumption C.Y

Warde Band Parents To Receive Slate

Andrew Warde Band Parents' club will present a slate of officers for election at a Wednesday 8 p.m. meeting in the school band room. The slate includes George Hubbard as president Dale Nicholson as vice president Mrs. Thomas Maguire secretary Mrs. Richard Viebranz treasurer and additional roles for uniforms hospitality points and membership concessions publicity antique show Parents' club representative awards and a student liaison representative David Michael.

Lois Lawrence Barbara Young Ann Viebranz Molly Weiner Pauline Pataky Lois Ware Donald Knuth Linda Dranoff Betty Kressu John Camilla Sanza Joan Maguire Alfred Jean Oneto Marilyn Petri Board of Education Board of Health Burr Democratic Towns Committee Osborne Hill Roger ‘Ludlower Greenfield Hill Fire Company Congress Street Notre Dame Fathers Jefferson Street Thomas, J.nelson, Jr VFW Granville Street Andrew Warde High School Melvilla Avenue Andrew Warde High School Andrew Warde Richard Viehranz Parents Zoltan Kassny David Michael

Warde High Parents Launch Member Drive

Andrew Warde Parents Club plans a strong membership campaign to boost parent involvement for student benefit at Andrew Warde High School. President Selma Cohen announced executive board members and standing committee volunteers alongside officers Robert Qderwald Betty Qderwald, Robert Stewart Doris Stewart Virginia Cerone Betsy Trifone headmaster Robert Genualdi and past presidents Frank Rose Petraglia Raymond Joan.

Andrew Warde Andrew Warde High School Selma Cohen Cohen Robert Betty Qderwald Doris Stewart Virginia Certone Betsy Trifone Robert Genualdi Frank Rose Petraglia Raymond Joan

State Pair Happy At New Job in Saudi Arabia

Deep River Connecticut AP Dick and Nancy Thayer move from the Connecticut River valley to Saudi Arabia for a new post with Aramco as inventory specialist. They will live in an American compound at Abqaiq with a five bedroom home, utilities included, at about double Dick’s U.S. salary, plus a 40 percent incentive, and Debbie will attend a school run by the airline. The family notes religious customs restrict items and women’s driving, but praise local hospitality while planning Arabic lessons.

Deep River, Conn Nancy Thayer Connecticut River Saudi Arabia Thayer Arabian- American Oil Co Aramco Debbie Abqaig The Air Company United States

Planning Unit to Meet On Central Centennial

The general committee planning Central High School's Centennial will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. in the school library at Lincoln boulevard and Taft avenue. Chairman Edward J. Caldwell invites any former Central student to attend. The celebration includes a dance on October 8 and a Homecoming Day on October 9 at Kennedy stadium during the Central Fairfield Prep football game.

Central High ‘School Lincoln Boulevard Taft Avenue Edward J. Caldwell Central Central Fairfield Prep Kennedy Stadium

Stratford collects over ten thousand in August building fees

Building Inspector Edward S. Carroll reported to Town Manager Bern Ewert that August fees totaled over $10,000 for $1.6 million in permits and inspections. Permits covered two family condominiums valued at $466,000, one family houses at $461,600, and $116,500 in residential alterations. Commercial work included two permits for $132,000 and additions of $231,400, with electrical and plumbing inspections adding fees. Sign permits, demolition permits, oil and gas heat installations, central air, and a variety of other permits were issued. A session will follow with Parent Teachers association hosting and arranging babysitting.

Edward S. Carroll Bern. Ewert Carroll

Episcopal Exec Board Meets Tomorrow at Christ Church

The Episcopal Church Woman executive board at Christ Episcopal Church will hold its first meeting of the year tomorrow at 10 15 am. A hazy Communion service will precede the gathering at 9 30 am.

ECW Christ Episcopal Church

St James Society Meeting Tomorrow

The St James Holy Nation society will hold its first meeting of the new year tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. in the school hall. A Mass will be celebrated at 8 p.m. on Main street. All men of the parish are asked to attend to discuss plans for the coming year.

St. James Holy Nation Society Main Street

Wilcoxson PTA Social Tomorrow

The Wilcoxson school PTA will sponsor a Kindergarten and Newcomers Social to begin the school year tomorrow at 7 p.m. Katherine Pando, the kindergarten teacher, will meet the parents along with PTA President Mercy Ingersoll and Principal John Harrnet. Parents of kindergarten children and new students are urged to attend.

Wilcoxson School Parent Teachers Association Katherine Pando PTA Mercy Ingersoll John Harrnet

Civitans Hear Scuba Specialist at Stratford Meeting

Joseph R. Liscinsky, scuba instructor at Yale, speaks on Dangers of the Deep at Stratford Civitan Club tonight. Meeting starts 6 30 at the Four Winds restaurant near Sikorsky Memorial Airport.

Joseph R. Liscinsky Yale University Stratford Civitans Four Winds Sikorsky Memorial Airport

Old Timers Dinner Chairman to Be Named

The Stratford Old Timers Awards dinner chairman will be named at tomorrow's 8 p.m. meeting at the Knights of Columbus hall on Main street. Michael Dalton, president of the Old Timers, invites interested people to attend a 7 p.m. committee meeting.

Knights of Columbus Main Street Michael Dalton The Old Timers

Redevelop Agency Plans Selection of Developer Tonight

The Stratford Redevelopment Agency will discuss plans for selecting a developer for the Flash Pond project at its monthly meeting. Dennis Broedlin, newly elected Democratic Town chairman, will speak at the Stratford Federation of Democratic Women meeting Thursday at 8 p.m. All Democratic women are invited.

Stratford Redevelopment Agency Bates Street Dennis Broedlin New Democratic Stratford Federation of Democratic Women Paradise Green State National Bank Main Street

Whitney Kindergarten Tea Set for Tomorrow

A tea for children enrolled in Whitney Eli Whitney Kindergarten will be held tomorrow at 3 15 p m in the school multipurpose room. Principal Joseph DiMenna and kindergarten teacher Carolyn Ross will discuss the instructional program.

Eli Whitney School Joseph DiMenna Carolyn Ross

St John Lodge Plans Degree Work and Move Up Night

St John’s Lodge No. 8 AF or AM will perform the entered apprentice degree for a class of candidates and hold a special communication at 7 30 p m at the Masonic Temple 2590 Merk Evans master of the lodge says this will be a move up night with officers assuming the next chair. Herbert Gladhill will be master for the degree work assisted by Theron Andrews George Hubbell George Andres Nicholas Caracciolo Wilson Ryder Warthe Edwards Robert Zorn Walter Leach Michael Gardish Chester Walsh plus Edmund Zigmont presents tools and Edwards Zorn rehearse dialogues with Caracciolo delivering the ménologue and Pipitone giving the Bible lecture. All past masters of the lodge and all Masons are invited refreshments to follow. Sterling House Notes offers two sports programs at Sterling House Community Center this Saturday with a flag football league for ages eight to 16 at 9 a m and an archery program for ages eight to 15 at 10 30 a m.

St. John’s Lodge No. 8 AF & AM Masonic Temple Main Street Merk Evans Herbert Gladhill Theron Andrews George Hubbell George Andres Nicholas Caracciolo, Jr Wilson Ryder Marshall Warthe Edwards Robert Zorn Walter Leach Michael Gardish Tyler Chester Walsh Edmund Zigmont Edwards Zorn Caracciolo Anthony Pipitone Walsh Norman Pettersen Lodge Sterling House Tive Mary Hardy

Registration for Parents and Local Marriage Licenses Noted

Registration is under way with parents required to accompany children to sign parental consent forms. Advance registration is encouraged and information is available at the community center, 2283 Main Street. Town Clerk Readey reports three couples applying for licenses: Cremin Bagdany, Corvino Steller, Pechinak Montagnino. Community and church meetings are scheduled tonight and this week across Stratford with the Town Council, Redevelopment Agency, TA group, Christ Episcopal Church, First Congregational Church, and Boy Scouts listed with times and locations.

Paul T. Corvino West Avenue Dorothy Ann Steller Joseph J. Pechinak Grissom Drive Virginia Anne Montagnino Masna Place Town Hall Stratford Redevelopment Agency Bates Street Christ Episcopal Church Main Street Board of Trustees First Congregational Church Boy Scouts Lower Pack

Redevelop Agency To Meet Wednesday Session Details

The Bridgeport Redevelopment Agency will hold a meeting Wednesday at 3 p.m. in the agency office on the third floor of the new railroad station at 525 Water Street. Walter C. Berger serves as chairman.

Bridgeport Redevelopment Agency Water Street Walter C. Berger

KofC Fall Season Program to Begin

Grand Knight Marfie Tufano of the Pars City Knights of Columbus will announce at the Tuesday night meeting the program for the fall season. It will begin with the 176-77 bowling season on Friday. A joint installation of Officers of the Knights of Columbus and the Columbiates will be held Sunday afternoon. An Italian Night dinner dance committee will be appointed for Oct 30. Refreshments will be served at the Tuesday night meeting by the Kitchen committee.

Marfie Tufano Pars City Knights of Columbius Knights of Columbus Columbiates

No Single Reason Found for Falling SAT Scores

Connecticut Education Commissioner Mark Shedd says no single cause explains the decline in SAT scores. CT verbal average dips to 439 and math rises to 47 percent, while national verbal drops 3 points to 431 and math holds. Officials urge stronger classroom focus on reading and math skills.

Hartford Mark Shedd Connecticut Robert Cameron College Entrance Examination Board CEEB New York Arthur Doyle New England Ech Oed Cameron

Taxation Board Meets Thursday at City Hall

The Board of Apportionment and Taxation will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m in City Hall William McMahon serves as president applying to city budget and property issues for the meeting.

Board of Apportionment and Taxation City Hall William McMahon

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