Courses for Expectant Mothers by Stratford Health Unit
A new series of classes for expectant mothers, sponsored by Stratford Public Health Nursing association, begins Oct 27 at the Nursing Service headquarters 2427 Main St in the old town hall. Classes meet Tuesdays 1 30 to 3 30 p m for eight weeks with demonstrations on baby care, formula, layette and talks on diet, teeth care and nursery needs.
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Stratford Public Health Nursing Association
Nursing Service
Main Street
Old Town Hall
Stratford
Harry B. Flood
James Doloe
State Department of Health
Murders Decline in Northeast Area
FBI reports show across six months in 1947 New England murders per 100000 fell from 0.70 to 0.53 and auto thefts from 86.2 to 70.6, while robberies and aggravated assault, burglary, and larceny edged higher nationally and in cities over 100000. Connecticut cities Bridgeport Hartford and New Haven recorded varied changes in each category.
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Washington
New England
FBI
Connecticut
Bridgeport
Hartford
New Haven
Suspect Held In Break At Lady Oakes Estate
In Bar Harbor Maine a Waltham Massachusetts man Charlies F Keefe 28 was arrested less than an hour after the break in at Lady Eunice Oakes estate. Items including two watches valued at about 2600 were recovered. Keefe pleaded guilty in municipal court to breaking entering and larceny and is held on 3000 bail for April grand jury action. Lady Oakes widow of Sir Harry Oakes was not home during the break.
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Bar Harbor
Eunice Oakes
Waltham
Mass
Charlies F. Keefe
Weltham
Maas
Oakes
Sir Harry Oakes
Nassau
Bahamas
James Dillon Jailed After Wonder Restaurant Burglary
James Dillon, 22, of the Plasa hotel, received a one year jail sentence in City court for burglary at the Wonder restaurant on Stratford Avenue Tuesday night. Judge Otto LaMacchia suspended six months of the sentence and placed Dillon on probation for one year. A second youth, Anthony Somma, 16, of Fairfield Avenue, had his case continued for three months and was released to a probation officer. Both youths pleaded guilty to breaking and entering charges based on information from Traffic Policeman John Nagy.
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James Dillon
Plasa Hotel
Otto H. LaMacchia
Wonder
Stratford Avenue
LeMacchia
Ditlon
Anthony Somma
Fairfield Avenue
Clem Fulton
John Nagy
Three Daughters of Three Brothers Are Christened
The three daughters of brothers Sidney Lloyd and Luther Naber, all war veterans, were christened at a Summerfield Methodist church service. Relatives gathered at Lloyd Naber’s Succasunna home after the ceremony. Attendees included grandparents Mr and Mrs Henry G Naber and Mrs Ruth A Lasky, who marked her 88th birthday.
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Sidney
Lloyd
Luther Naber
Summerfield Methodist Church
Frederick Voorhees
Lloyd Naber
Manilla Place
Succesa Park
Henry G. Naber
North Bishop Avenue
Freedom Train Sponsors Bar Segregation at Public Viewing
The American Heritage Foundation announced its governing board unanimously opposes any segregation during public viewing of the Freedom Train exhibit. Chairman Winthrop W. Aldrich said the program shall be an instrumentality for strengthening freedoms and liberties of all Americans regardless of race creed or color. The train tours nationwide, drawing large crowds to view documents like the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.
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New York
The
American Heritage Foundation
Winthrop W. Aldrich
Chase National Bank of New York
Aldrich
Foundation
Ship Owners Accused in Texas City Blast
The Coast Guard urged the U S attorney general to cite Grandcamp owners and operator for alleged violations of explosive shipments rules. The fire likely started from unauthorized smoking in the hold during loading ammonium nitrate. The Texas City disaster killed nearly 500 and caused heavy damage.
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Texas City
Washington
Coast Guard
U. S
French Line
Bridgeport Joins State Pension System
Bridgeport will join the Connecticut Municipal Employees Retirement Fund becoming the first large city in the state to do so for city workers not covered by other plans. About 1,000 employees are eligible for pensions ranging from 25 percent after 15 years to more than 50 percent after 40 years. The mayor, age 68, could benefit under a legislative amendment, and city officials estimate the annual cost to the city at about 250000 dollars.
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Bridgeport
Connecticut Municipal Employes
City Hall
McLevy
D’aulisa
Pa trolman chases suspect through Main Street disturbance
Patrolman David Russell pursued Kermit McClester after a disturbance at Coney Island Lunch on Main Street. McClester, 35, of 530 Broad Street, fled across Congress before being caught. He faced $500 bond for breach of peace and resisting arrest after knocking down an unidentified woman who suffered no injuries.
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David Russell
Main
Congress Streets
Kermit McClester
Broad Street
Coney Island
Main Street
Russell
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Howards
Howards Service
Ken's Suites
Fairfield Ave
N. Main ST
East Main ST
P.H.N. A
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Packard Hall
F. Stanley Sellick
League of Women Voters
Sterling House
Lawrence Fenton
Louise H. Totten
Church School
Stratford Bap
Ruth Singley
Ruth van Steet
Harlan Heath
Ruth Heath
Gilbert Andrews
David Crockett
Ethel A. Bennett
Charles R. Singley
Misa Marie Schuler
Clifford Hall
T. N. Johnson
Doris Taylor
E. A. Sweet
Alpha Sigma Group
Earl H. Fowler
Methodist Church
H. Fred Miller
Benjamin Anderson
Franklin Winton
Molle
Johnsons
Huldah H. Brown
Walton
Itefield
Diel
Er Cell
School For Deteile
RTF
Butier Business School
Stete Se
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Ewspaprrninivyk
Lady Oakes’ Estate
George Clark
Luther
Shirley
Linde
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Pacific
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Alberta
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Navy
Atlantic
Myron
Long Island
Joyce
Ethel
Phyliss
Arthur Geer
Jewett City
Freedom Train
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Common Trust Fund
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Hidden
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Newfield
Mer. Longstreth
Fairfield
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OF Bridgeport
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
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Docter
D! Scholls Zino Pads
Hharatoe -Dittore
Sede Greco Higale
Peon
Hunter
Wilson Distilling Co., Inc
Lewisville, Ky
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