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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1947

Page

2

Methodists Name Rev Noble Kime As New Pastor

The Rev Noble Kime, a native of Tiffin Ohio and an alumnus of Heidelberg College, has been named pastor of the Shelton Methodist church. He will preach his first sermon at the regular 11 am worship Sunday. Mrs Kime is the former Mary Winger of Tiffin. The father is Rev Pru Winger, pastor of the St Peter Evangelical and Reformed church in Skokie. Branford Shelton football set for 7 30 pm game at Lafayette Field versus Branford Hornets. A daughter born Sept 22 to Mr and Mrs Everett Morris of East Haven in Grace hospital.

Nobile Kime Tiffin Ohin Liff School of Theology Denver Colo Shelton Methodist Church Kime Heidlberg College Tiffin Mary Winger Christ Methodist Church Pru *% Winger Everett Morris East Haven Grace Hospital New Haven William Peters Shelton Charles Morris Derby Teo Pres'dent Andre Blumenthal Sidney Blumenthal and Co., Inc George W. Heston Shelton Looms Edmund C. Forbell Heaton Hill House Hieha Hool Yale University Clase U. S. Army Air Forces Parkside Drive Washington Field Bansick High Bridgeport Roger Ludlowe Fairfield Bob L. Ford Dick Waterhouse Tom Lavery Joe Vincount Lavery Tony Gloria Seagom Don Kwaak Bill Astram John D. Russo Kwaak Astram Russo Bill Pritchard Phil Brough

Helps You Overcome FALSE TEETH

An old advertisement promotes FASTEETH a non acid powder to stabilize plates and ease gum discomfort. It claims to keep false teeth firm and provide soothing cooling relief, reducing embarrassment from loose plates. Available at drug stores.

Petition Drives Town Split from Regional School District No 3

A Newtown Republican education committee-backed petition seeks a special Town meeting to rescind the 1945 regional district formation and authorize a separate school building funded by the town. The effort targets Newtown’s withdrawal from Regional School District No 3, which includes Southbury Woodbury and Bethlehem.

Newtown Southbury Woodbury Bethlehem Newtown Republican Club Jerome J. Mayer Edmond Town Hall Education Committee Herbert W. Janzer County Council Fairfield County Councill Y.F.W Raynal C. Bolling V.F W Arch Street Greenwich Katherine Hoffman Leona Hanton V.F.W St. John’s Episcopal Church Sandy Hook

Wo man’s Auxiliary at Christ Episcopal earns $362

The first fall meeting of Christ Episcopal Church Woman’s Auxiliary met in the parish room with co chairs Mrs Fred Lovegrove and Mrs Jesse Sanford. An all day luncheon announced October 5 Sunday school season with Mrs George Beveridge superintendent. October meetings led by Mrs Alexander Watt and Mrs Eric Ericson. Funds from the summer church cupper and fair totaled 362 dollars. A buffet and social games planned for October 28 with a food sale by the Auxiliary. Also notes on local visits and town vital statistics for July and August including births marriages and deaths.

Woman’s Auxiliary of Christ Episecopal Church Fred Lovegrove Jesse P. Sanford George Beveridge Alexander Watt Eric Ericson Church Building Fund Committee Woman's Auxiliary

Turkeys Not From Tur Key Says North American Origin

A concise note clarifies that turkeys originate in North America rather than from a name origin. It emphasizes the bird’s regional natural history and dispels a common linguistic myth.

Turkey North America

New Town Code Sets Up Uniform Building

Town inspector Philip B Wilkingon explained the recently adopted State Building Code aims to unify fundamental requirements in one volume to ensure public health safety and welfare while avoiding unnecessary costs. The code seeks uniform practices across the town and lower fire insurance rates. copies are available at the Public Library.

Philip B. Wilkingon Wilkingon

Meeting Called by Garden Club in Long Hill

The Long Hill Garden club will meet Sept. 20 at 1 p.m. in Grace Episcopal parish hall with Mrs. Philip Carlson presiding. The nominating committee will be named and plans for the year discussed. The organization sponsors a paper drive and a meeting is set for Monday at 7:30 p.m. in the Long Hill Market Bas?e.

Long Hill Garden Club Grace Episcopal Parish Philip Carlson A. A A. A. Club Upper Long Hill Thomas Hawley Fred Campbell Walter Stewart Jack Randall William Osterberg Archie Paddock Lou William Kiley Paul Sherman Morton Bulkley Howard Toti Donald Ginand Chauncey Frank Laufer Robert Hafele Charles Anderson Arthur Knapp Joseph Krosky James Bowe Bill Bowe Jim McDowall Jack Jacobson Fred Thomas Toffey Richard LaBrecque Billie Meyers Bob Brennan Fred Gilbrith Stepney James Hansett Don Young Carter Jaudon Robert Williams Long Hill Basa

Miss New England Aviation of 1947 Named in Portland

Betty Condict 28 of Bradford New Hampshire mother of four was chosen as Miss New England Aviation of 1947 as the air tour began. She is wife of Rev Canton Condict and manager of Bass Point Seaplane Base Bilaisdale Lake. Charles E Chubb 60 of Winchester Mass was named oldest male pilot and Elizabeth Condon 47 of Windsor Locks Conn the oldest woman pilot.

Portland Mra Betty Condict Bradford N. H New England Canton Condict Bass Point Bilaisdale Lake Charles E. Chubb Winchester Mass Elizabeth Condon Windsor Locks Conn

Dodd Honored for Nurnberg War Crimes Work

Thomas J. Dodd received a presidential certificate of merit for outstanding fidelity in service to the United States for his work prosecuting German war criminals at Nurnberg. Justice Robert H. Jackson, chief prosecutor, conferred the award in Hartford with a reception and dinner preceding the ceremony attended by about 400 lawyers.

Hartford United States Thomas J. Dodd Lebanon Robert H. Jackson Supreme Court of the the Hartford County Bar Association Dodd Bond Ballroom Justice Jackson William M. Maltbie Supreme Court Joseph P. Cooney Brien McMahon Dean Wesley A Sturges Yale Law School McMahon Dean Sturges America

24nd Veterans Dine at Reunion at Stratfield Hotel

More than 100 members and guests attended the second annual reunion and dinner of the 242nd Coast Artillery Veterans Association. Lieut Gov James C Shannon and Col Joseph V Dillon spoke on communism and military service. Stephen Moravek was elected president and will be installed Oct 15 at American Legion hall Golden Hill Street. Col Dillon recounted service 1927 to 1982 and duties as air provost marshal and Mediterran ean theater chief of military police. Joseph Dunn led the floor show by the Black Sheep group of Bridgeport Brass Co.

242Nd Coast Artillery Veterans’ ' Association Stratfield Hotel James C. Shannon Joseph V. Dillon Washington Wiliam B. Bray Toaatmaster Stephen Moravek American Legion Hall Golden Hill Street Col. Dillon 242Nd Coast Guard Artillery Hawaiii Mediterranean Gov. Shernon America Russia Joseph Dunn Bridgeport Brass Co

Heiress and mate face felony warrant in California case

A felony warrant was issued for heiress Ann Cooper Hewitt and her fourth husband Frank Nicholson Jr. for conspiracy to evade pre marriage blood tests. Marin County DA Bagshaw filed the warrant amid death of Nicholson's former wife Gertrude by overdose. Berwyn Rice said the couple are honeymooning. New Zealand reference noted.

San Francisco Ann Cooper Hewitt Frank “Rodeo Roy” Nicholson Nicholson A. E. Bagshaw Marin County J. J. Kingston Gertrude Berwyn Rice

St Peter's Parish to Fete Father Fanning on Monday

The Rev. Richard Fanning new pastor of the Church of St. John of The Cross in Middlebury will be guest of honor at a farewell testimonial Monday evening in the K of C home. Sponsored by St. Peter's parish, Fanning previously served here a decade ago and has been a director with the Diocesan Bureau of Social Service and chaplain of McGivney council K of C. John J Kennedy, PA serves as general chairman of arrangements.

Richard Fanning Church of St. John of the Cross Middlebury K. of C St. Peter's Parish Father Fanning Diocesan Bureau of Social Service McGivney Council K. of John J. Kennedy St. Peter’s Church Arnold F. McLachlan Thomas F. Lee John C. Doran

Norwalk Man Charged With Abusing Animals

Norwalk, Sept 26 Joseph Cravitz of 8 York Street was arrested at 2 30 p m by Sat John Toothill and charged with cruelty to animals following complaints from the Westport branch of the Connecticut Humane Society. The warrant was issued by Prosecutor John Strassberger. Cravitz was released in custody of his attorney John McGannon.

Norwalk Joseph Cravitz York Street John Toothill Westport Connecticut Humane Society John Strassberger Cravitz John McGannon

Officers Named By 4-H Rascals In Club Elections

The 4-H MooJuice Rascals met at Robert Keller’s home on Adams Road Tuesday. Election results list Michael Dogean as president, William Lee Jr as vice president, Robert Keller as secretary, and Chandler Bond as treasurer. Rowland Wickson described the Eastern States Exposition. The next meeting is set for Oct 10.

Robert Keller Adams Road Michael Dogean William Lee, Jr Chandler Bond Rowland Wickson Stepney

Tax collections reach 98 pct of levies due

Tax Collector Vincent L. Hayes reported 97.8 percent of the 2,389,178 dollars in Grand List 1945 taxes collected. 408 tax liens totaling 26,705 dollars were filed for unpaid taxes in the 1945-47 fiscal year, with total unpaid taxes at 52,185 dollars, including personal property and motor vehicles. Current levy stands at 3,504,508 dollars, up 115,330 dollars from last year. The city could not obtain bids for three automobiles as McHugh Brothers cited delivery delays. provisions totaled 2,100 dollars for two highway foremen cars and 1,200 dollars for a tax office car.

Vincent L. Hayes Clayton F. Gregory McHugh Brothers West Avenue An Board of Estimate and Taxation Highway Department Tax Commissioner

Fire Capt. Daniel J. Green In Critical Condition

Danbury reports Fire Captain Daniel J. Green of 110 West Street is in critical condition at Danbury Hospital with a respiratory ailment. A veteran of over 30 years in the fire department, he has been on sick leave since January.

Danbury Daniel J. Green West Street Danbury Hospital Green

Woman's Community club maps year programs at meeting

Plans for the coming year were outlined by the Program and House committees of the Woman's Community club at a 2 p.m. meeting in the firehouse. The program committee is chaired by Mrs. P. C. Salvucci with members including Mrs. Frank Custard Mrs Henry Mareck Mrs. Hans Abrahamsen and others. The house committee and other groups were listed with chairmen and members. The first fall meeting is set for Oct 2 at 2 p.m. in the fire house. The club will sponsor a pinochie party Friday at 8:30 p.m. in the firehouse with committee members Mrs. Salvucci Mrs. Louis Jack and Mrs. Hans Abrahamsen. The Hot Lunch Committee was appointed at the last PTA meeting and met in Center school to draft plans for the coming season, chaired by Mrs. Paul Warden and assisted by several mothers.

Woman's Community Club P. C. Salvucci Frank Custard Henry Mareck Hans Abrahamsen May Peterson Dwight Brinsmade Louis Pack Harry Feller William Soukup Sunshine Salvucci Louis Jack P.T.A Center School Paul Warden Richard Waller Dogglas Walker Daniel M Wells Emma MM. Terrill Karl Ginand

Also Mentioned on This Page

Methodists Noble Kime Edward C Finn Shelton High Lafayette Branford Hornets Harold Mahoney State Department of Education Kiwante Club Congrernational Church Karl K. Tarhelt Shelton High School Shelton Orange Division Avenue Mies Father Hubbett Vincent Tisi, Jr Catholic War Veterans K of C’ Hall By E. Simms Campbell G.op Virgilius Council K. of C. Rooma Peter A. McDonough District 9 Grand Knights of the District Ali Ray Bolger Frank Luther Babar Peter Lind Hayes Tubby the Tuba Danny Kaye Pairfield Ave Pearl Goodsell Sharon Llwellyn S. Warner Redding Center Charles Hill West Redding Malcolm van Zant van Zent Christ Eniacopal Church Fucell Anderson Fred <Anderson Redding Ridge Philadelphia Museum of Art School Philadelphia D. Burr Allen Arthur Tallardy J. Harold Sanford William Alton Robert Samuel Ramona Rought Stauffer Evelyn Anna Read Bethel MacAdam Hales Redding Rose Agnes Mecozzi Georgetown Donald Tupper Strout Stamford Dolores Mary Grasala Thomas Raymond Mecozzi Ethel Julia Yoczik Eugene Victor Grumman Anne Kuhlmann Richard Tranton Harte Park Commission James McConaughy Barte H. Balch Sereel Putnam Memorial Camp Commission Balch Joseph F. Lynch Putnam Publishing Company of New York Mr. Balch Church School of the Church of Christ, Congregational Children’s Church Franklin Holloway Pilgrim Fellowship Irvin Thursby Norton Parmeree Marguerite Short Bernice van Overstraeten Louie Leader The Woodmont Fire Company Gladys Staley Ann Ernest Olive Sage Gladys Wade Elzgebeth M.kenzie Clete Quirk Emma Barnum Edith Murphy Gertrude Bain Helene Goldbaum Garden Club N.E. Aviation Nurnberg New Zealand Pennsylvania Maryland Delaware Rhode Island St. Peter’s Parish Willis E Woodin Robert J. Keating, Jr St. Louia Joseph Serrani George J. Schoen Serrani Louis George Danbury Banana Company H. LeRoy Jackson Harry Adams Hersey D.D Universalist Church Salvation Army Harry White Robert K. Watson Charles Jost G Mortimer Rundle Fred C. Brown Ernest W. Bailey Chester A. Sillars Clarence Schaffer Robert J. Dobbs Henry Dawson Bernard J Dolan Phebe Harrison George B. Bolles John C. Sims Virl Danbury & Bethel Gas & Electric Light Company Edith Thompson Barbara Bahnert Charlotte Kraignenow Marie Putchel National Guard 9633Rd Field Artillery Roger H. Thomasson Angelo A. Presti Joseph J. Lenway Clarence W. Skinner Joseph J. Petrucci Willaim H. Morrison George L. Spellman John N. Jurinski Masonsco DeKlyn F. Ward DeKlyn Chehuactah Place Supreme Counci National Sesson Cincinnati DeKlyn Lafayette Consistory Fraston Edward C. Knight Sport Hill Road Berton Shook North Park Avenue Edward Knight Frank Marlin Mary Knight Louis Forsell Ferbert Smith Lawrence Holt Marjorie Smith Arthur Driesen Mellor A. Jones Paul D Berkins Willard Gillette Edwin P. Edwards G. Wesley Hubbell Norris Wilkes Aliso Owen O'Donnell, Jr Charles Parmelee John Walsh Robert Randall Alan Wheeler Fred Candee Leroy Wheeler Leo Miller, Jr Eric Zackiison Minnie Heath Sherwood Scott John T. Marsh Manor Lane Candee Cary Marsh Church Stephen Dokus D. J. Green Trumbull Freedman Bros Bengal Aris Freedman Bros. Furniture East Main St Serilla
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