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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1966

Page

9

Drum and Bugle Corps Finals Set for Saturday near Milford

The Greater New York Drum and Bugle Corps Championships unfold Saturday at Jonathan Law high school field with 18 corps in prelims seeking eight finals berths. Milford Shoreliners, led by Sgt Frank Pollizzi, will perform and attend local charity events amid an autumn schedule in New Jersey.

Greater New York Jonathan Law High School Milford Sgt. Pollizzi Shoreliners Connecticut Post

Committee to Plan For Fraternal Ball

A committee for the Masons Knights Fraternal Ball meets tonight at in the Tinto Council hall for final wrap up. The ball is Saturday at the Knights of Columbus hall on Bridgeport avenue starting at 9 p.m. with dancing until 1 a.m.

Masons- Knights Tinto Council Knights of Columbus Bridgeport Avenue

Annual Event Tonight For Legion Auxiliary

Milford Unit 34 American Legion Auxiliary holds its annual membership dinner tonight in the Fowler Memorial building on New Haven avenue. Mrs Clayton Hart junior vice president and membership chairman leads the event.

Milford Unit 34 American Legion Auxiliary Fowler Memorial New Haven Avenue Clayton Hart

Free Fun Night for Square Dancers Sponsored by Milford Club

A Free Fun Night hosted by the Milford Square Dance club will be held tonight at 8 o clock in the East Shore Recreation hall on King's highway. All interested in observing or trying simple steps are invited to attend led by The Rev. and Mrs. Irvin Thursby pastor of the Church of Christ.

Milford Square Dance Club East Shore Recreation Hall King’s Highway

Charity Carnival Begins Today At Fowler Field

The Ulfora Elks charity carnival runs tonight through Saturday at Fowler Memorial field. Open 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. nightly, with Saturday hours 2 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 11 p.m. Proceeds aid crippled children Elks youth activities and Milford hospital building fund. Milford Police Cadet Shoreliners exhibit Thursday at 8:30 p.m.

Ulfora Elks Fowler Memorial Field Elks Milford Hospital Building Fund Milford Police

Sisterhood to Open Its Season Tonight

The Temple B NAI Shalom Sisterhood holds its first meeting tonight at 8 30 in the temple. All members and potential recruits are urged to attend. Hostesses will be Mrs Alfred Spaner and Mrs E M Strumpel.

Temple B'Nai Shalom Sisterhood Alfred Spaner E. M. Strumpl

New Haven Extension Meeting Set on Tea and Food Topics

Mrs. Frank Torine and Mrs. Geraul Connors plan to attend a program at the New Haven Extension school and report back at the upcoming meeting.

Ture Frank Torine Geraul Connors New Haven Extension School

Covered-Dish Supper At Church Tonight

The Evening Unit of the Church of Christ Congregational will meet at 6 30 in Fellowship hall for a covered-dish supper. Invited guests include ministers wives Mrs Irvin Thursby and Mrs Thomas Stiers. Mrs Charles Biggs Jr, president, will outline the year’s work. Church school resumes this Sunday at 9 15 and 11 a.m. Building permits issued include Alexander Michelman 118 Beach avenue convert from summer to winter use 2000 David Wilson 511 Welch's Point road two car garage with breezeway 2500 Robert Leonard 615 Merwin avenue reside dwelling 1000. Real estate transfers recorded include Edward and Laura Dunn Bridgeport to Kathleen OConnell land and buildings Lot 1 Buckingham avenue value 6500 Alan and Jean Donaldson to John Pollard land and improvements Lot 257 Opal street 1500 Brewster Estates Inc to Thomas and Dorothy Odnrejech Lot 20 Mary Ellen drive 19000 Associated Builders Corporations to Stephen and Nancy Plura Lot 37 Orange avenue 26500.

Church of Christ, Congregational Irvin Thursby Thomas Stiers Charles Biggs, Jr Carl T. Viola Alexander Michelman Beach Avenue David Wilson Welch’s Point Road Robert Leonard Merwin Avenue Margaret Egan Edward Laura Dunn Bridgeport Kathleen O’connell Buckingham Avenue Alan and Jean Donaldson John Pollard Opal Street Brewster Estates, Inc Thomas and Dorothy Odnrejech Mary Ellen Drive Associated Builders Corporations Stephen and Nancy Plura Orange Avenue

Danbury appoints three paid firemen to department

Mayor J. Thayer Bowman confirms three new paid firemen for Danbury after Civil Service list selection. John Wixted James G. Patton and Frederick Visconti Jr join the fire department raising total personnel to 48. Five vacancies existed before these additions.

J. Thayer Bowman Danbury Common Council Civil Service Commission John Wixted Stillman Aveue James G. Patton East Lake Road Frederick Visconti, Jr Mountainville Avenue Wixted Visconti Wooster

Committee Appointed In Engineer Crisis

A five member committee was named to report recommendations addressing the city shortage of qualified engineers. Councilmen Eugene Gallucci is among the appointees.

J. Thayer Bowman Eugene Gallucci

DAR to Hear Cole and Blackwell Tonight and Thursday

The Connecticut Daughters of the American Revolution hosts two speakers at its fall meeting at the First Congregational Church invited by the Mary Wooster chapter. George C. Cole of Southern Connecticut State College discusses Taiwan as a military ally in the Far East at tonight’s 6:30 dinner at the Danbury Motor Inn. Cole is a former Navy commander and U S liaison officer in Taiwan. The second talk, on preserving historic sites and houses, follows.

Connecticut Daughters of the American Revolution First Congregational Church Mary Wooster Jd A.R Taiwan Far East George C. Cole Southern Connecticut State College Danbury Motor Inn Navy

Community notices include meetings and a fatal train crash

Dana J Blackwell of Naugatuck speaks Thursday at 1 30 p m in the First Congregational church. The Candlewood Camera club holds its first monthly competition at 7 30 p m at Odd Fellows hall with a basic photography session. A rummage sale today at Elks auditorium runs 9 30 a m to 3 30 p m. In Eldena Illinois six people, including five eighth graders Everett Mullins 73 and others, are killed in a collision of a train and a pickup truck returning a dragged athletic field drag.

Dana J. Blackwell Naugatuck First Congregational Church Blackwell Lewis Engineering Co Connecticut League of Historical Societies Candlewood Camera Club Odd Fellows Hall Washington Fairfield County National Farm Youth Exchange Canale PHA Housing Committee Diviscounty Rt. 6 Jon Com- Bethel Chand Ords Nepal Extension Service Junior Service League Elks Auditorium Eugene Kiely Brian Burnell Eldena Everett Mullins Illinois Central Railroad James Schumaker William Gothe Reed Miller Michael Enlow Martin Cruze

Ballet Teacher Opens Sign Up at War Memorial

Mrs Inez Laube ballet teacher will be at the War Memorial from 3 to 3 30 p m today to accept registrations in all grades and explain classes Classical ballet is taught using the Royal Academy system No recitals but an annual technique demonstration is held for parents and friends Association to Meet The Transatlantic Brides and Parents association will meet tonight at 8 at 41 Mortis Street hosted by Mrs Donald Halas

Inez Laube War Memorial Royal Academy of Dancing Transatlantic Brides and Parents Association Donald Halas Mortis Street

Youth From Nepal To Be Greeted Tonight

Sher Chand an international farm youth exchangee from Nepal will receive a county wide welcome tonight at a community hall with local hosts and leaders expected to attend.

Nepal Sher Chand International Farm Youth Exchangee

Life Underwriters Install Officers at Danbury Meeting

The Danbury Association of Life Underwriters will install new officers and hold an awards ceremony at noon today at Serge's Restaurant Rt 7. Rein hard Cushman and Louis Renda of Metropolitan Life Insurance Co receive a national sales achievement award. David Dischiavo of Chas W Scranton & Co will speak on Mutual Funds as Part of an Investment.

Life Danbury Association of Life Serge Rt 7 Reinhard Cushman Louis Renda Metropolitan Life Insurance Co David Dischiavo Chas. W. Scranton & Co

Manhattan Savings and East New York Banks Plan Merger

Trustees of Manhattan Savings bank and East New York bank vote to submit a merger plan to state and federal supervisory authorities. Officials from both banks announced on Tuesday.

NEW York Manhattan Savings Bank East New York Bank

Japanese Culture Club Meeting Topics Discussed

The Homemakers club meets September 29 at Mrs. Harry Flemming's home in Jane, France to discuss Japanese culture. The discussion also touches on potential laws regarding Japanese culture drinks.

Harry Flemming Jane France

Salmona Aims Viet Nam Report After Election

Stelio Salmona, a Republican candidate for Congress, says he would travel to Viet Nam immediately after the election to report on the war. He accuses incumbent Rep. Robert N. Giaimo of mixed messaging, backing Johnson administration Viet Nam policies in Washington while signaling uncertainty to constituents.

Madison UPI Stelio Salmona Viet Nam Salmona Robert N. Giaimo D-Conn Madison Republican Women’s Club Giaimo Washington

Do It Yourself Car Cleaning Product Ad

An advertisement promotes a car cleaning product by Myrt Feels Pert. It highlights cleaning walls and spots with Blue Lustre and an electric shampooer renting for $1 a day. The copy promises color restoration, professional results, and big savings, available at Glenwood Lumber in Bridgeport.

Myrt Glenwood Lumber Glenwood Ave

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