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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1947

Page

40

Rallies Set as Parties Prepare For Election Contest

The town readies for a bitter October 6 race with Democrats and Republicans massing for rallies. Control of town government, held by Republicans since a 2 year upset, is a central issue as First Selectman Sweeney and others defend or push administration policies. The campaign features talk on the 2000 emergency housing project for war veterans and various party events.

Democratic First Second Fiore New York City Italy K. of C Metlonery Council K of C Sr Charlies H Doran Grand Knight Boston Richard Fanning Council Middlebury

Police to Enforce School Bus Law in Danbury

Danbury police announce a motor vehicle crackdown starting today to enforce laws against passing standing school buses. Chief George J Schoen appeals for cooperation from motorists to prevent endangering town children as buses load and discharge passengers amid driver complaints.

Danbury Geeorge J Schoen Mi 'Orlate Schoen

Nichols Announces Connecticut Club Officers

Nichols School grades 4 and 5 form the Connecticut Club with Ruth Carlson as president Gladys Shorrock as vice president Jane Sugden as secretary and Sally D louhy as treasurer The Nichols Men's club to meet Thursday at 8 p.m. in Trinity parish house Priscilla club picnic hosted by Mrs James Johnson Friday at 1 p.m. Ladies Aid society meets Thursday afternoon at Mr Meade Smith's Hilltop drive Senior choir rehearsal at Methodist church tomorrow at 8 p.m. Harris Bartlett directing

Connecticut Club Nichols School Ruth Carlson Gladys Shorrock Jane Sugden Sally’ D'louhy Nichols Trinity Parish House Priscilla James Johnson Hilltop Drive Priscilla Club Ladies Aid Ladies Aid Society Meade Smith The Methodist Church At & P.m Harris Bartlett

Salary proposed for town clerk moves to full time

A plan to put the town clerk on a salary and keep the office open five days a week is expected to go before the Board of Finance soon. Incumbent Eugene A. Blake was renominated at a Republican caucus amid calls to improve access to the clerk’s office, which now operates two days weekly and relies on fees.

Town Hall Board of Finance Seth Sperling Consolidated Schoo Eugene A. Blake Dusinesa

Democrats Name Town Committee in Danbury News

The Democratic caucus Monday night in town hall named members of the Town committee including Irma Ambler Frank Booth Josephine Decker Norman Dube Michael Hastings Edward Honan William Kelfer Lawrence Lillis Martin Lynch A Louis Mallett Timothy McMahon Julia Mealla Leo Murphy Paul Richmond Ruth Richmond Ruth Page Ralph Scoville John Sullivan Travagnini Erle Petersen Ida Thomas Harold Reynolds New Babies Russell Carlson infant son were discharged from Danbury Hospital. A daughter Lynn Ruane was born Sept 11 in Danbury hospital to Mr and Mrs Richard B. Thompson of 18 William street Danbury. The infant is a granddaughter of Mrs Albert Olson Sr of Prospect Hill and Mrs Christina Rochell of Grove street. Attends Reunion Mrs Herbert Blackman has returned after attending her class reunion at the Rhode Island hospital school of Nursing Providence RI.

Democratic Caucus Town Hall Irma Ambler Frank Booth Josephine Decker Norman M. Dube Michael M. Hastings Edward A. Honan William Kelfer Lawrence J. Lillis Martin Lynch A. Louis Mallett Timothy J. McMahon Julia Mealla J. Leo Murphy Charles J. Osborne Elsie Petersen Paul Pau Travagnini Erle Petersen Ida Thomas Harold Reynolds New Bables Russell Carlson Park Lane District Lynn Ruane Danbury Hospital Richard B. Thompson William Street Danbury Albert Olson Prospect Hill Christina Rochell Grove Street Herbert Blackman Fardyce Road Rhode Island Hospital School of Nursing Providence R. I

Club Celebrates Birthday Tonight

Members of the Woman's Community club celebrate the 25th anniversary with a 7 p.m. dinner at the Barnum hotel chaired by Mrs. Arthur Mantle. Chandler Choral society under Lora H. Brewster resumes rehearsals tomorrow at 7 p.m. in Canter school ahead of the October 10 Trumbull anniversary event. Rangers meet tonight at 7:30 in the firehouse with Arthur Brauer presiding. Personal notes list several service members and family travel updates in the area.

Woman's Community Club Barnum Hotel Arthur Mantle Chandler Choral Society Lora H. Brewster P.m Canter School Trumbull St. Teresa's Hall Rangers Trumbull Rangers Arthur Brauer David J. French G. B. French Church Hi Read Lakehurst N. J Cpl Gilbert Pratt Allen Pratt Church Hill Road Camp Lejuene N. C David Finley Mra Finley William Henaghan Watapo Wash

Social Planned to Combat Ivy Campaign in Redding

The Woman's Civics club of Red ding met at the Mark Twain Library West Redding and laid plans for a December benefit social to fund an anti poison ivy drive. Funds will back the spring eradication push citywide. Officers reported. tea served by Georgetown district committee.

Woman's Civics Club of Redding Mark Twain West Redding Hjalmar Anderson Harry Edmonds Georgetown Leonard Taylor Allen Hermes Fred Sturges Wesley Robie G. C. Ault F.T.A P.T.A The Hill School Board of Education Mary Jane Hopkins Danbury Walter DeWitt Milton Reinhardeen

24 Enrolled in Emmanue Episcopal Church School

The Sunday School at Emmanue I Episcopal Church Lyons Plains opened with 24 children in four classes. Staff includes Dutee Hall superintendent Franklin Whitbeck Mrs Clifford Gillette Mrs James W Brown Jr Nancy Hall and Mrs Spencer Stout. Teaching staff will attend six Sunday School Institute lectures at Trinity church South Norwalk. Classes start at 1 o clock with the church service then parish hall lessons. 1947 48 roster listsKeith Basao John Jeanne Bross Anne Jane Brown Kareen LiBlanda David Lucy Faile Sandra Stephen Gjuresko Frank Folliett Susan Hall Howard Mary Louise Merner Eleanor Moore Carolyn Sandra Petersen Alice Floyd Pike Betty Jane Stager Mike Linda Storm Johnny Vrahngquist Franklin Whitbeck Jr. Grange meeting at Norfield Grange town hall featured fire prevention films by Mr and Mrs Frank Weller Stratford. Members invited to join Pokono Grange Brookfield Sept 18 and Sept 23 with Easton Grange.

Emmanue! Episcopal Church Lyons Plains Dutee Hall Franklin Whitbeck Clifford Gillette James W. Brown Nancy Hall Spencer Stout Trinity Church South Norwalk Keith Basao John Jeanne Bross Anne Jane Brown Kareen LiBlanda David Lucy Faile Sandra Stephen Gjuresko Frank Follett Susan Hall Howard Mary Louise Merner Eleanor Moore Carolyn Sandra Petersen Alice Floyd Pike Betty Jane Stager Mike Linda Storm Johnny Vrahngquist Franklin Whitbeck, Jr

Long Hill Community Notices Include Meetings and Bowling

Long Hill residents plan P T A bowling with reservations by Mrs. Burlant and Mrs. Girard. Bowling starts September 23 at 9 p m in Long Hill alleys. Grace Episcopal vestry meets September 24 at 5 p m in parish hall. Chestnut Hill Community Club gathers October 1 at 9 30 p m in hall. Joseph Watcke presides. Volunteer firemen meet October T at 8 p m in upper firehouse. Long Hill Men's Club meets October 5.

William T. Burlant Stone House Road Hart Girard Main Street P.T. A Long Hill Grace Episcopal Vestry Chestnut Hill Volunter Firemen Long Hill Men's Club

Stag Supper Speaker to Talk on Civilization in Americas

The Square and Compass club schedules a stag supper Friday at 6 30 p m at the firehouse. E J Johnson chairs the committee with William Bell Sterling Gillette Sherwood Scott Erwin P Edwards Arthur Tucker Frank Courant will speak on Civilization In Central and South America using technicolor movies. Ladies Aid Society meets Thursday at 12 30 p m in the church hall with a box lunch and coffee. Easton Women’s bowling league postpones opener to Sept 25. contact Mrs Frank Marlin or Mrs Arthur Driesen. Cub Scout News notes over 65 attended a Putnam park family picnic. next pack meeting is Monday at Staples school with activities around Making Things That Fly and plans to attend a football game.

Selectmen Board of Selectmen Town Hall Gabe Cub Scouts Pack Cubs Hilding Nelson Old Huntington Road Parenta Damon Freeman Monroe School P.T.A The Square and Compass Club E. J. Johnson William Bell Sterling Gillette Sherwood Scott Erwin P. Edwards Arthur Tucker Frank Courant Path Finders Publicity Lodge New York Central South America Ladies Aid Society Jesse Lee Methodist Church Thursaday Easton Women's Bowling League Westport Frank Marlin Arthur Driesen Cub Scout News Putnam Park Staples School Cubes

Club to Mark 600th Meeting in Newtown Night

The Men’s Literary and Social club of Newtown Street marks its 600th meeting on Sept 24 with a ladies night at Old Hundred Southbury. Organized May 1 1994, the group began at Allison P Smith’s residence, former editor of The Newtown Bee. Milton F Hull chairs the program committee.

Newtown Street Allison P. Smith Newtown Bee Trinity Church Rectory Old Hundred Southbury Milton F. Hull

4 H Club Elected Leaders and Meeting Dates

Rambling Runts 4-H club elected Murrell Ober as president, David Winblad vice president, Robert Benedict secretary, Edwin Wickson treasurer, Frank Rothe publicity. Member records due to leader by Sept 29. Next meeting Oct 6 to plan the year. Burial Ground Group annual meeting set for Thursday at 8 pm at secretary Stanley Joyce’s home. Willing Workers group appointed a catering committee for an auction at Dan Johnson's barn in Easton. Furnace room work reported. volunteers needed next week. Mission Circle to meet at Botsford home with Mayla Rasmussen in charge of program on migrants. Educational commission meeting postponed to tonight at 8 at Mrs Milton Oher’s. Returns From Fair: Roland Wickson to return from Eastern States Exposition after sheep shearing demos at 4-H Camp Vail. Guests: Mr. and Mrs. John Morton hosted weekend visitors from Philadelphia. Other notes include visits by Edna Cartland Lester Smith’s cousin William Upson and G F. Herb’s granddaughter. H V Clemen hosted at Ober home.

Murrell Ober David Winblad Robert Benedict Edwin Wickson Frank Rothe Raymond Burr Willing Workers Society of the Baptist Church Charles F. Nichols Mitlen Ober Irma E. Nichols Dan Johnson Easton Mission Circle Albert Rasmussen Botsford John Morton Robert Tabor Philadelphia Paul DeWeerdt Mt. Vernon N. Y Edna Cartland Lester Smith Southington William Upson Judd Road G F

Election of officers for Shelton Catholic War Veterans

The Shelton post of the Catholic War Veterans holds officer elections Thursday at 7 p.m. in St. Josephs school hall with over 75 charter members expected. Acts Commander Edward C. Finn will preside and delegates to the county convention on Sept 27 and 28 in Bridgeport will be named. First Choir Meeting Shelton Congregational Church announces the first fall choir meeting Thursday at 7 p.m. with rehearsals weekly from 7 to 8 30 p.m. Members should attend tomorrow nights meeting and bring refreshments for the social after the session.

Shelton Post St. Joseph's School Edward C. Finn Shelton High Bridgeport Shelton Congregational Church

Prohorik Announces Daughter Helen to Henry Robinson

Mr and Mrs Mark Prohorik of Hull Street announce the forthcoming wedding of their daughter Helen to Henry Robinson of Naugatuck. The ceremony will be held October 11 at 2 p.m. in the Three Saints Russian Orthodox Church with Rev Jacob B Grigorieff officiating.

Mark Prohorik Hull Street Helen Henry Robinson Naugatuck Three Saints Russian Orthodox Church Jacob B. Grigorieff

C E S Anniversary at Monroe Masonic Temple

Lady Martha chapter C E S marks a chapter anniversary and Robert Motils birthday with Neighbors' night tonight at o o'clock in the Masonic temple Monroe.

C.E.S Martha C.E Robert Motils Masonic Temple Monroe

Visiting Briton Tells Rotarians Of Rationing Problems

Frank Covell of High Wycombe England spoke to the Westport Rotary about England’s rationing. He described limits on food clothing fuel gas and street lighting and noted a 33 to 100 percent purchasing tax. He cited war debt repayments and the Palestine issue as Britain’s two main problems. He urged Rotary clubs to weave friendship between nations.

England América Frank Covell High Wycombe Rotary Club Covell Britain Palestine Rotary Charles Lunny Russell Bales Westport Jessie Owen Collina Woodside Avenue Allyn J. Marah J. B. Wardwell Company Peter T. Dondlinger Bayberry Lane Maurice Bauman New York City Edward B. Bradley James Frazer Tyrrell F. Rogers Maple Avenue Joseph and Josephine Kirik Interstate Commerce Commission N.Y

Y Board Hears Report On Summer Activity

The Y M C A board met at the Y to review summer activities and plan future efforts. Herman Scott presented the boys department report as Richard C. Beck chaired, highlighting Camp Mahackeno and its ninth season, noting camper weeks from 1945.

Y’ Board The Richard C. Beck Jay van Zandt Boya Herman Scott Boys’ Department Mahackeno Scott

Derby Vets Elect David B Cohen as Chairman

Derby Sept 17 Members of the Veterans Memorial Home Inc have chosen David B Cohen former corporation counsel and World War II veteran as chairman of the house committee. Ex servicemen named to the committee include Edward N Seccombe Cornelius Ryen Richard M De Marco and Commander Anthony Tiara. Elected officers include Mayor Patrick H Dempsey as chairman ex officio Frank H Gates Frank M McLaughlin and James B Atwater.

Derby Veterans Memorial Home, Inc David B. Cohen House Cohen Veterans of Foreign Wars Veterans’ Memorial Home Sacset Edward N. Seccombe American Legion Cornelius Ryen Military Order of the Purple Heart Richard M. DeMarco Anthony Tiara Giuseppe Casano Po Patrick H. Dempsey Frank H. Gates James B. Atwater Eecornd Frank M. McLaughlin

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