Grotto convention plans set for Waterbury October
The Grottoes of North America outline Connecticut State Grotto convention dates October 14 and 15 in Waterbury with Prophets from New Haven Bridgeport Norwalk Hartford Norwich New Britain Stamford and Waterbury. Activities include a 7 30 p m dinner at Zindah Grotto and officers installation at Masonic Temple.
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North America
Connecticut State
Grotto Association
Waterbury
Zindah Grotto
Masonic Temple
West Main Street
Drescher
Nemrod Grotto
Saturn
Stratford Day
YMCA
Ter
Holy Land
Gregory L. Fairbend
Mattatuck Art
Museum
Norwich’s
Y Branch Offers Evening Activities and First Aid Course
Stratford Y and Red Cross join for a Monday 7:30 to 10 pm first aid course designed for homemakers babysitters and sports enthusiasts taught by Harold Schladter. Junior and Senior life saving courses begin Thursday at 6:30 pm with a 12 week program open to all 12 plus. $10 for non members registrations close tomorrow.
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Stratford Chapter
American Red Cross
Fairbend
Harold Schladter
The
Red Cross
Stratford Y Family Center
YMCA
Old Timer AA Units Schedule Tomorrow Meetings
Stratford Old Timers Athletic association calls two special committees to meet tomorrow at 7 30 p m in Spadas Blue Goose. John Geary president says Sports Awards committee chaired by Wee Devitt plans awards for November 2 banquet at Woodland Inn. Nominating committee chaired by Robert N Hunziker to discuss officers for November 8 meeting at Knights of Columbus hall. Next regular meeting set for October 11 at 7 30 p m in K of C hall.
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Stratford Old Timers Athletic Association
Spada
Blue Goose
John Geary
Wee Devitt
Woodland Inn
Robert N. Hunziker
Knights of Columbus
K of C Hall
Geary
Mrs Kilty Named To Connecticut Welfare Committee
Mrs Irene M Kilty supervisor of the Department of Public Welfare is named to the public relations committee of the Connecticut Association of Local Administrators of General Assistance at a University of Connecticut meeting. The association formed in 1950 includes welfare directors and first selectmen from towns statewide.
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Irene M. Kilty
Department of Public Welfare
Connecticut Association of Local Administrators of General Assistance
University of Connecticut
Boys Choir Invites New Members Tonight
A rehearsal of the Boys choir at Our Lady of Grace church on Second Hill Jane is announced. The event invites young singers to join and will be held this evening at the parish facility.
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Our Lady of Grace Church
Second Hill Jane
McGrath Invites Grammar Schoolboys to Tuesday Session
The Rev. James F. McGrath pastor announced a weekly event tonight and every Tuesday from 6 30 to 7 45 o clock inviting all grammar schoolboys to join.
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James F. McGrath
Father McGrath
Cub Scout Leaders Roundtable Scheduled for Oct 6
The monthly Roundtable for all Cub and Boy Scout leaders takes place Oct 6 at 7 30 p m at Birdseye school hosted by Cub Pack 173. Cub Pack 179 from Franklin school will present Adventures in Space led by Al Giammatie Rowland Benjamin to lead Fall Camp-O-Ree and School Night for Scout ing discussions.
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Birdseye School
Franklin School
al Giammattie
Rowland Benjamin
Kindergarten Information Hour At Eli Whitney School
A Kindergarten Information Hour for new parents is set Thursday from 3 20 to 4 20 p m in the Eli Whitney multi purpose room. J D Eagles the principal and Miss Carolyn Ohnsman the kindergarten teacher will explain the program with Miss Donna Schwartz detailing how parents can help their child A PTA babysitting service will be provided and members will serve as hostesses.
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Eli Whitney School
J. D. Eagles
Carolyn Ohnsman
Donna Schwartz
PTA
Center Offers Remedial Reading Classes in Sterling House
Sterling House Community center announces remedial reading sessions for elementary students. Mrs Mary Hardy director says classes meet Wednesdays 6 15 to 7 15 p m and Saturdays 10 a m to noon including phonics comprehension and word analysis with diagnostic testing and individual instruction by Hugh Bartlett instructor.
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Sterling House Community Center
Mary Hardy
Hugh Bartlett
Sterling House
Democratic Women to Convene Tonight in Stratford
The Stratford Federation of Democratic Women holds its regular monthly meeting at 8 o'clock tonight in Stratford Democratic headquarters. Local members and party activists are expected to attend to discuss upcoming campaigns and community programs.
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Stratford Federation of Democratic Women
Stratford
Democratic Headquarters
Community Meeting and Local Notices Roundup
A list of upcoming Stratford events includes a campaign discussion led by Carol Guglielmi at Longbrook and Main, with speaker James Aspinwall and hostesses Rose Lambert Bertha Quenk and Ethel Haley. Also tonight PTA meetings, Cub Scout session, dance club Fun Night, and Democratic Club gatherings are scheduled at various local venues and times. Licenses for septic tank installers are due Friday per Dr. Chester E. Haberlin. Stratford Chronicle notes a recent hospital concert by Bridgeport Musicians Local 63 with Ralph Seale, funded by the Music Performance Trust.
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Longbrook Avenues
Main Street
First Congregational Church
Stratford Square Dance Club
Birdseye School
Our Lady of Grace
Second Hill Lane
Stratford Federation of Democratic, Women
Stratford Democratic
Longbrook Avenue
Second District
Democratic Club
Rose Massaro
Woodend Road
Christchurch
Garden School Pta
Stratford
Chester E. Haberlin
Department of Health
Stratford Chronic and Convalescent Hospital
Bridgeport Musicians Local 63
AFM
Ralph Seale
Music Performance Trust Fund
Recording Industry Companies
Youth Grabs 180 From Gas Station Till
Police seek a youth who entered a service station at 40 North Avenue and escaped with 180 from the cash register. Attendant John Fougno says he was outside with a customer when the youth fled. Fougno later learned the till was rifled.
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North Avenue
John Fougno
Marion Atkins Cited on CW State College Honor Roll
Marion Atkins of Bridgeport, a graduate student at Central Washington State College Ellensburg Washington, was among 89 students on the summer honor roll for achieving a straight A average.
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Central Washington State College
Ellensburg
Wash
Marion Atkins
Bridgeport
Strikes Hit BMC Plant Amid Wilson Policy Clash
In Birmingham, a strike crippled a major British car plant, with 640 BMC delivery firm workers walking out. Union chief Frank Cousins backs the action, seeking half pay during reduced output and unemployment insurance while production halts threaten thousands of jobs at Longbridge. The conflict ties to government policy on export-led growth and pay restraint. George Selkirk, former Washington manager, replaced Babe Ruth in 1934 Yankee outfield.
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Birmingham
England
Avstrike
Harold Wilson
British Motor Corp
BMC
Frak Cousins
Wilson
Cousins
Transport and General Workers Union
Longbridge
Vauxhall Motors
General Motors
Ruth Washington
George Selkirk
Washington Senators
Babe Ruth
New York Yankee
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Chuck
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Fairfield Republicans
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ErwIn J. Cole
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Lombardi
Hartford
Wiey
Bernum' Ave
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Imperial
Fairfield County
Pallant
Connecticut Business Institute
Melton
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