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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1947

Page

21

Leaders Sought for YWCA Teen Groups in City

The YWCA seeks adult leaders for multiple teen clubs in Gisewick Harding and Central. Senior and junior girls from Harding need a Tyro group leader on Monday afternoons for 35 girls. two leaders are needed for the Blue Triangle. Harding freshmen and sophomores with 150 enrollees will split into two groups with new leaders. B-Yites at Haesick High need a SOEee leader. a dramatic coach is sought to start Oct 16. the YT Coed Center requires volunteers for an informal afternoon recreation program Mondays from 2 30 to 4 30 including ping pong games and dancing.

Gisewick Harding Central YWCA Harding High Haesick High School

Man Fined For Suspended License Driving In City Court

William Nimes aged 52 of 84 Kiefer Street was fined 190 dollars in City court yesterday by Judge Otto de La Macchia. An additional 50 dollar credit was applied on a charge of operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license.

William Nimes Kiefer Street Otto de la Macchia

University of Bridgeport Opens First Academic Year

The University of Bridgeport begins its first complete academic year tomorrow marking a growth in enrollment and new programs. About 1,600 day-session students assemble for convocation at Klein Memorial auditorium. dormitories expand and classes will meet at Park Place and on Fairfield Avenue.

University of Bridgeport Bridgeport James H. Halsey Junior College of Connecticut Klein Memorial Auditorium Seaaide University Atudenta Atudente Fairfield County New Haven County Weastchester County New York Park Place Fairfield Avenue College of Liberal Arts and Sciences College of Business Administration Jumior College of Connecticut Haleey Halsey Arts and Sciences Business Administration Halaey Bridgeport University

Col Cohan Named Commander of New Reserve Unit

Lieut. Col. Howard Cohan of 1126 Fairfield Ave becomes commander of sub group C of the 125th Organized Reserve Composite Group. The unit includes Medical and Dental Corps, Army Nurses, Medical Administration, Pharmacy, Sanitary, and Women’s Medical Specialist corps. Cohan, a WWI and WWII veteran, served 81 months overseas as chief dental service at the 120th General Hospital in Europe. He organized the Allied Forces Dental Society at Liverpool University and led veterans groups in Ansonia, Forty and Eight Connecticut, and Jewish War Veterans. He has two daughters, Joann and Corky, in college and high school respectively.

Howard Cohan Fairfield Avenue Dental Corps Officers Reserve Corps 125Th Organized Reserve Composite Group Army Nurses Corps Medical Administration Sanitary Women's Medical Specialist Corps Cohan 120Th General Hospital Allied Forces Dental Society Liverpool University Ansonia Legion Connecticut Col. Cohan Joann Connecticut College

New Legion Post Aids House in Sylvan Creek Area

Rapid progress toward a club house for a new American Legion post in Sylvan Creek area. Sixteen veterans signed applications for a temporary charter led by district commander William Kunkle. Footings poured, walls to go up, volunteers work day and night with truck headlights. Donations include 1400 cement blocks and doors. A scrap drive is under way to raise funds, with further contributions expected.

Sylvan Creat American Legion William Kunkle

Pay Dirt and its dangers in lawn care scams

A note from In Your Garden warns homeowners about itinerant peddlers selling dark humus and swamp muck as fertilizer. It cites Better Business Bureau warnings from St. Louis, recounts inflated bills, and urges buyers to use established, reputable sources for humus and topsoil rather than street vendors.

Legion St. Louis Better Buasiness Bureau

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