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THE BRIDGEPORT TELEGRAM, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1947 THREE A I I I HEADACHE FAST-SURE WINDOW SHADES to ONkr In four Old Roltors NEUSS COR. VTATi TIL. 4-3141 Reasonable Prices Help Keep Down Living Costs You get both a i cleaning and lower prices you use Howards Men's SOc tOc $1.10 Neckties, eeck ISc reisers 4Sc Plain Suits tOc Oressei, 1-pc. Silk tOc Dretset, Weel I0c Skirts, te 4 pleets SOc Fttr Trim $1.25 up SOc Sweeters SOc 4 STORES BARNUM AXCADI 14J7 PAnmLD AVI. ItTi N.

MAIN IT 1M1 IAST MAIN ST. A LAUNDERERS P. H. N. A.

Offers Course For a Mothers STRATFORD A ntw strlta of for ax pedant mothers, sponsored by the Stratford Public Health Nursing association, will start Oct. 27 at the Nursing Service 2437 Main street, In the old town hall building. The classes will meet every Tuesday from 1:30 to 3:80 p. m. tor tight and all lectures and demonstrations will be hand- ltd by nuraea of the local association.

program will Include demonstrations of bathing the baby, making of the formula, preparing the layette, as wall discussions on well-balance ditt, care of tha teeth and nursery needs. This new of classes, was announced, Is designed primarily for tha convenience of expectant mothara residing in Stratford. Tha schedule has bean arranged aa foilowa: prenatal care, hygiene or pregnancy, food for the family, clothing for mother and baby, weight control, nursing needs, baby's bath, confinement and of mother and baby for the first six weeks, and tha Mythological development of tha nawborn. Crlbbage Ltagua to Meet A meeting of tha Town Crlbbage league la planned for tonight at o'clock hi Mandetl's restaurant, Barnum avenue, Joseph P. Dinan, circuit secretary, announces.

Representatives of teams desiring to cor.tpttt in tha league this year will attend and a schedule will ba drawn. Mandelt's team, last year's rhamplons, Oans Restaurant, Frog F'ond Tavern, Ye Olde Tavern and Sutlk's Restaurant already hava entered teams. Health Iranch Wanted Tha Finance committee of tha Town council will meet tonight at o'clock In a offlea of Town Manager Harry B. Flood with Or. Jamas of the Stata ment of Health, to discuss tha possibility of establishing a full-time Health department.

At preaenttha town has a part-time health officer The committee will report tta findings to tha new, council In Oc- Icber. Junior High Club A matting of tha Junior High club of the Congragatlonal church has beta called for Friday at p.m. In Packard hall, the Rev. F. Stanley Helllck, pastor, rtports, Gandldataa Invited.

The Ltagut of Women Vottra has Invited all councllmanlc candidates to attend a public matting tonight at 9 o'clock In Sterling Houtt. Mrs. Lawrence Fenton chairman of tha Local Affairs, committee will present the program and Mrs. Louisa H. Totten, president, will hava charge of a brief business meeting.

The Council candidates attending wilt be asked to atatc their views on current lasuta and to answer questions, of Claatta First nppoi tunlty to reglsttr for the Adult Education night high school classes which get under way next week is offered tonight from to o'clock in tht Adult Education offlct of tha high school. Thoat unable to register tonight may do so Tutaday Or Thursday at tht same hours or may rtglattr during tht day In tha high school. Church Scheel flatly Rally Day waa celebrated in tha church school of tha Stratford Bap- Rush Relief To Sufferers From Rheumatism Pain tt miBtttn ftma tht due to rhttuMliM. actauca. I ufmurmt nummmui, bsppyem of NOMTOTltw UMy have found anich-acunf feraralt wbka apaadttv ftl i llwiu lo awanilat acket and pain.

NoilTO la ttuMirarthr aadY worka hat vant I dependable worka feat If TOM trant to fad scala Itw Joy el rtlict IMB paln-ao ywi caa worttto and atop ia mm and tty RoMlTO ttndcr Ihia Iran clad luaranlM. If UM wry Anl Ihrca do not that cml pain lo vntw aaliafacikM--jrmir mentr wiU bs nftinHMl. Don't Miffw. SM your drusjM teds? ail Hue tuanalai WALTON ACCOUNTANCY A Co.tf»« JUpufotJon i TM Mr rl nutfltanrling educators alt over the a rmlf.r»fd thf fumiHis Walton t'oume for more than a quarter nf century bflng authoritative and the lender in fiHH IVd for Instruction in of colleges and Walton has the unequaled record of producing OrtifiH I'ubllr Arroiintsnts than any other course its kind In to RlemrnUry, Advanced, Cost, and Income Ttx Accounting, Walton Inrliirfeii Auditing, Duiineu Ad- Ommrrcial and C. P.

A. ENROLL NOW! Although the Fall Term of our 40th Year begun, prospective who have not already enrolled may enter any school day, or any Monday or Wednesday evening. Other rourtes in our curriculum Include Executive Secretarial, Stenographic, Modern Bookkeeping, Office (Comptometry, Dictaphone, M.meograph Tj pew riling), Finishing, Clerical and ftefrether. 1.3*01 Cf.fl ot tht School for Dotoili. A I I A BUTLER BUSINESS SCHOOL 211 Stoto St.

Covrt Ixchongo lldfl. City Noll tut church ytattrday with Thtodort N. Johnson, presenting, promotional ctrtlfieates and to during 11 a.m. climaxed with commissioning of following church school Miss Irene Hudson, primary department auparlntendent: Mlu Zlnv mtr, nurstry; Mrs. Emma Knapp, klndtrgarttn; Bpong- btrg, primary; Doris Caldwell and Dorothy Cranaon, primary; Mavis Ksrmazln, Mrs.

Htlen Otlit, Shirley Van Slttt and Ruth Slnglty, Ruth Van Sleet, Harlan Htath, Mrs. Ruth Heath, and Oll- btrt David Crockett, Ethel A. Bennett, stnlora; Sinflty, Schultr, Clifford Hall, T. N. Johmon, Taylor E.

A. adult ment Alpha Sigma Group Earl H. Fowltr, prealdent, will conduct a mtttlng of Alpha Sigma group of Methodist church Tuesday at 2:10 p.m. in tha church hall. H.

Prtd Mllltr will Itad devotions. Hoatenea will be Benjamin Anderson and Franklin Winton. Town League Relit sacond in stason schedule In Town Bowling league will be rolled Tuesday at 7 p.m. In Stratford alleys with LJttlt 400, titd for first place, bowling the Brldgtport Safety Emtry Wheel team, also la first position. Stirling Htuat Bchtdultd activities for Starling Houst on Tuesday will as Huldah H.

Brown, txtcu- secretary pre-tchool 9 a.m., to noon, piano lee- by appointment, voca! lessons 0r40 p.m., Junior club 7 p.m., Early American Decorating class 0:80 p.m. MURDERS DECLINE IN NORTHEAST AREA WASHINGTON, Sept, 28 (AP) Murdtr and automobile thefts decreased in Naw England during tha drat aix months of 1947 but othar crtma ratts rosa slightly, following national trends. FBI "uniform crlmt reports" for tht flrat six months of 194ft and 1947 shew that for aach 100,000 of population murders in tht six northeastern atattt dropped from 0.70 to 0.5* and auto thtfta from 86.2 to 70.0 National figures in tha saint category wtra from 8.14 to 2.92 and from 121.9 to 94.5. Othar figures ravaal that in Naw England robberies rosa from 10.0 to 10.8. Aggravated assault, that is, assault with intant to kill, from 8.7 to C.8; burglary from 141.7 to 141.8, and larctny from 271.8 to 292.4.

National incrtasts in tht grouplnga wara from 80.0 to 80.7; from 81.9 ot 84.4; from to 208.2 and from 408.9 to 478.1. Tha crimt raporta glva comparative figuraa for all citita ovar 100,000 In population In aix major categories--murdtr, robbtry, ag- gravattd assault, burglary, larctny and auto thtft For tha thraa Connecticut citita In that population bracktt, tha 1M6 and 1947 figures ara: Bridgeport--Murdtr, 1 and nont; robbery. and aggravated assault, and burglary, 197 and 181; larctny, and 232; aute theft, 180 and 149. Hartford--4 and nont; 40 and 04; 41 and 70; 092 and 690; 311 and 307: 241 and 230. Naw Havtn--2 and nona; 18 and 17; 10 and 22; 4tt and 408; 98 and 118; 183 and 110.

SUSPECT HELD IN BREAK AT LADY OAKES' ESTATE BAR HARBOR, Sept. 28 (AP) than an hour after tha imposing homa of Lady Eunice Oakaa was broktn Into ytattrday and two watchta and other worth a total of taken, a Waltham, man waa arraatad and tha articlta racovarad. Tha man, who Jdtntifltd hlmatlf Charlta F. Kaaft, 38, ot Waltham, pleading guilty In Municipal eourt to chargta of brtak- Ing, tntarlng and larctny and was held in 88,000 bail lot April grand Jury action. Lady Oakai, widow of Sir Harry Oakas, who waa alaln in Nassau, homa In July, 1948, waa not at homa whan a window waa broktn to fain antranca and and buraau drawtra ran- aacktd.

JAMES DILLON JAILED IN RESTAURANT BREAK Dillon, 22, of Flaw hotel given a jail In City court Saturday by Otto If. LaMacchia In connection with a burglary at Wonder restaurant, 290 Stratford avenue, Tuesday night La- Macchia ordered that susptndtd after and Dillon placed en probation year. of a yduth, Anthony ftomma, 10, of 001 Fairfitld continued for three and In custody of probation officer Clem Fulton. The were taken Into custody en breaking and entering on Information furniahtd by Traffic Policeman John Nagy. Both pleadtd guilty to THE NEIGHBORS By George Clark promise to write often, Mom.

Til enclose a note when I swid my laundry home each week." 3 Daughters of 3 Brothers, All War Vets, Christened Tha three, daughters at three brothers, Sidney, Lloyd and Luther Naber, all war veterans wtra christened at services in tht Summerfield Methodldst church yesterday morning. Following tha christening ceremony, performed by tht Rev. Fred- trick Voorhees, four generations of tht family gathered at tht home of Lloyd Naber, 46- Manilla place, In Success park. Present wtra tha thrat children, their partnts, tht grandpartnts, Mr, and Mrs. Henry G.

Naber, of 288 North Bishop ave- nut, and MM. Naber'a mother, Ruth A. Laaky, who celebrated her 89th birthday Sept. 1. Tht younfasi of tht brothers, Sidney, 25, married a Belgian girl in November, 1945 while he waa a staff sergeant In tht Army stationed with an ordnance (battalion In a small town near Brussels.

They cams back to Bridgeport together a ytar ago and now thty and their Hint-months' old daughter, Marit, live with tht veteran's BRIDGEPORT JOINS PENSION SYSTEM On Wednesday Brldgtport will btcomt tha first largt city In tht atatt to join tht Conntctlcut Municipal Employta Rttlrtmtnt fund, ptnslon system for all city employ- es not covtrtd by other plans. In Brldgtport about 1,000 em- ployas art eligible for pensions of from 20 ptr etnt of their salary after 10 years' service, to more than 80 ptr cant after 40 yeara with ctty. Mayor May be Eligible Currant topic at City hall wht- thar Mayor iMcLtvy will bt a bene- fioiay under tha retirement act. Tha original act apteifiad that ptraona wara inallglbla to join If thty btcamt tmploytd by tha city afttr they reached their 05th birthday. A special amendment passed by tht laat legislature made an exception in tha can of Bridgeport for amployta who began work with tha city between Oct.

1982 and Oct. 1 19S0, Tha Mayor la 69 and was first elected In 1988 when ha waa 65, thua btlng eligible undtr the special clause If reeltcttd in November tht Mayor will reach tht age of 70 during his next term and also pass tha minimum requirement of 10 ytara service. Tht original plan provided that alt employes must retirt at tht agt of 70, except in tht cut of elected officials. Mr. D'Aullsa said yesterday that cost to tht city would approximately $200,000 a ytar.

COP NABS MAW IN CHASE A routine arrtst of a man for disturbing ptact turned Into a foot Sunday night, when Patrolman David Busstll was forced to ehaat a man several on Main and Congress streets btfort apprthendlng him. man, Kermit McCleater, 33, of 080 Broad street, waa held in of $500 charged with breach of peace and resisting arrtat. Ht Is alleged to have created a dls- turbanct at tht Coney Island Lunch, 1274 Main street, and when arrtsttd by Patrolman Bussell broke away and dathtd across tha In an attempt to escape. Ha knocktd down an unidcntifitd woman, who apparently was unhurt and waa captured by tha policeman a abort away from tht restaurant. CALLOUSES Doctor's Quick Rollofl TtnV oa bottaaa of yaw feet wheat UM Dr.

nUaf today. but a Tht oldest brother, Luther, who Is 30, with his wife, Shirley, and their Linda, aged 11 months, in Montauk, L. I. Luther was a coxswain in the Seabeea during tht war, and aerved in tha Pacific theater. The other young father is Lloyd, 27, whose daughter, Diane, four, tht oldest of the three cousins who were christened.

He snd his wife, Alberta, also have a son, Donald, aged tight Lloyd was a seamnn first class In the Navy and waa on convoy duty on the Atlantic. Also present at the reception waa a fourth brother, Myron, 22, who during the war was a civilian em- ploye of the Navy and now lives on Long Island; and two sisters, Joyce, 15, and Ethel, 13. Another sister, Phyllis, 20, who la Mrs. Arthur Geer, lives In Jewett City and waa unable to attend. Freedom Train 'Segregation' at Sponsors Bar Public Viewing NEW YORK, Sept.

28. (AP) The American Heritage Foundation, sponsor of the Freedom Train now on a nationwide tour with historic American documents, announced today ita governing board opposes a type of during public viewing of the The announcement was muae in a statement released by Wlnthrop Aldrich, chairman of the Chase National Bank of New York and chairman of the board of trustees of the. American Heritage Foundation. Alddch's statement iaid that the foundation's board of trustees had unanimously approved a resolution stating that "no segregation of any Individuals or groups of any kind on the basis of race or religion (shall) be allowed at any exhibition of Freedom Train held anywhere." "Any other course was unthinkable," said Aldrich, adding that "It la our firm determination that the American heritage program Khali be an instrumentality for strengthening the freedoms and liberties of, all Americans, regardless of race, creed or color. "We believe that the overwhelming mass of Americans in all sections of the country will support this position." The train, presently here, a been viewed by thousands of persons and the number desiring to view the documents, including the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, has far exceeded the number which can be accommodated.

The foundation was formed, officials state, by labor, Industrial, fraternal, civic and educational groups following a conference on citizenship problems at the White House several months ago. TONIGHT! Tonight, if you're constipated, tain the laxative that hat satisfied mU- lioni-gentle, effective, Ex-Lax I Tastes chocolate! Geta roal reautot Always keep a box of Ex-Lax bandy. Still only Economy awe, EX-LAX SHIP OWNERS ACCUSED IN TEXAS CITY BLAST WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 (AP) The Coast Guard yesterday recommended that operators of French vessel Grandcamp, which caught fire and blew up at Texas City last April in a death-dealing disaster, be cited to the U. S.

attorney general for alleged violation of regulations covering shipment of explosives or "other dangerous articles." The Count Guard previously hud Identified the I'Yunch ROvernmnnt ns owner of the ship and the Ftench Line an operatem The fire was attributed by the Coast Guard to probable unauthorized smoking In the hold of the veaitel while it was being loaded with bags of ammonium nitrate fertilizer. In the series of explosions which followed the fire, nearly 500 lives were lost and heavy damage was Jnflicted In Texas City. What Are You Doing To Protect Your Daughter? If you have $1,000 or more, you can give DOUBLE protection through on actual trust placed in our COMMON TRUST FUND (Ftrit In Connecticut) Write for booklet, or nee Mr llolilcn. Muln Office; Mr. Hayes, Kant Mnin St.

Mr. Hrowitr, Nrwfield Branch; Mr. Fairfield Branch. THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK TRUST CO. OF BRIDGEPORT Member Federal Deposit Cera.

FINE BLENDED WHMMY PINT $2" 1FWSP4PERS LcmiawiUe, Ky. Bleneled Wki.key, 92 Proof. grain memral ipiritfc Ni-M'SPAPFRl prime industrial space. Will rent all or sub-divide as desired. Railroad siding ample light power compressed air --water and heating facilities.

Suitable for light or heavy mfg. Located directly on Barnum State Be bus line. INQUIRE CHARLES S. BRODY, Atty. 945 MAIN ST.

BRIDGEPORT, CONN. TEL 4-3131 I SEWING MACHINE OPERATORS The Crown Corset Co. 225 FEDERAL STREET A PLACE FOR A LADY Not a facioty in the, ordinary oi the word, but a clean, plaaiant place among congenial friendi. where the work is light, where you learn something ai you go, where you receive paid vacations where you feel at home and where you enjoy yourself. Thai's the place for a woman to work.

That's the way things are, plus good pay at A (II thai kind of a place appeals to von, call at our Employment OHiee and diiouii positions open). Take Lafayette Main St. or South-Park Ave. buses Street. Follow signs to our Employment Office.

Classified Display Classified Display AUTOS Are you still hesitating about buying that long awaited car, at a bargain pricel Wall stop for the finest selection oi uied oars in and around Bridgeport. Buy at Bridgeport's most modern used oar emporium where you'll always find an inventory of at least 100 ears from which to select. Remember you can your next car Retail at a Wholesale price. Open Evenings Liberal Terms Always FAIRWAY MOTOR SALES, Inc. 3369 Fatrfield Avenue Tel.

67-1810 PUBLIC AUCTION COMPO INN, WESTPORT, CONN. Saturday, October 4, 2 p.m. INSPECTION DATES: Monday, Sept. 29, to Saturday, Oct. 4, 10a.m.

to 3 p.m. The forthcoming of Compo Inn offer, a truly amazing opportunity to invest in a real estate venture of rare value, the possibilities of which are unexcelled and unlimited. Compo Inn--with Its magnificent setting overlooking Long Island Sound--has been a famous land, mark for many years For further information, check over the following facts: LOCATION: North side of the Boston Post Road--at the Corner ot the Boston Pttst Road. Compo Inn's property consists of about 1.18 acres--and affords marvelous accessibility to: The metropolitan eastern centers such as New York City and Boston--and such industii.it centers as Bridgeport, New Haven, Waterbury, etc. DESCRIPTION: EXTERIOR: Compo tnn Is a Wooden Frame Structure--approximately 60 80 feet.

INTERIOR: Dining Room--approximately 40 80 feet--with alcove and small stage. 3 stories in height full basement. FIRST FLOOR: Kitchen--Bar--Recently completely redecorated. SECOND FLOOR: 19 spacious rooms--many with an excellent view of the Sound several with private baths. PERTINENT FACTS: Compo Inn has been in profitable operation for more than thirty years--and that record holds true today.

Building is connected with city water and equipped with electric lighting throughout. Heating system is steam with oil burner attached--which maintains a thoroughly adequate heat job for the entire inn. Premises completely furnished--and are in good condition. Compo Inn has a full liquor permit. Opeiatlon of the Inn will continue for 30 days after sale--thus enabling the new owner to take possession without interrupting the running schedule of the Inn.

JAMES J. LEON, Auctioneer 271 NOBLE AVENUE BRIDGEPORT TEL. 3-1861 Introducing THE NEW SQUARE CASED LUXAIRE FURNACES with Automatic Humidifier 1AST TO CLEAN LONG HEAT TRAVEL VERT ZCONOMICAl BEAUTIFUL TO LOOK AT Easy Terms: 3 years. LUXAIRE FURNACES Axe made to last 100 years. Heavy all steel (riveted and welded construction).

No dismantling ever needed for re-setting or gas- proofing. Designed lor oil heating. Also has set of grates just in ease yon are forced to go back to coal. Who knows? For Warm Air Heating your best bet is to call 7-1377 WARNING: Don't svsr install an oil burner in cast iron Thit its best is VICIOUS, and at itt wont is irsmtly DANGEROUS. All cait iron saclion- al coal UNFIT lor aonvsriion to oil burnsti.

Save This Ad For Future Reference OPEN HOUSE TODAY SUNDAY, SEPT. 28 1:00 TO 4:00 P.M. 241 ALDEN FAIRFIELD (OFF OLDFIELD ROAD), $10,500 MODERN 4-ROOM, OIL HEAT, OAK FLOORS, CABINETTED KITCHEN, GARAGE. NORTH AMERICAN REALTY CORP. 1336 FAIRFIELD BRIDGEPORT TEL.

6-1103 Classified Display Classified Display Opportunities in Aircraft AIRCRAFT ASSEMBLERS ft TRAINEES TOOLMAKERS PATTERNMAKERS JIG BUILDERS WOODWORKERS ALUMINUM GAS WELDERS Men who are qualified in these trades will find these interesting and well paid. If you have no experience as an Assembler, but have the ability and willingness to learn, you may qualify as a Sheet Metal Trainee and be paid while learning. Apply in person at Company Employment Office, open Monday through Friday from ajn. to 4 and on Saturday from 8 ajn. to 12 noon.

CHANCE VOUGHT AIRCRAFT DIVISION OF UNITED AIRCRAFT CORPORATION STRATFORD, CONNECTICUT Mill Casting Shop HELP WANTED Permanent Jobs No Experience Necessary Alternate Shifts 6A.M. to 3:30 P.M. 3:30 P.M. fo 12:30 A.M. HANDY HARMAN 1770 Kings Highway Fairfield, Conn.

HELP WANTED t- MEN Permanent Jobs MOULDERS MEN LABORERS Experience Nof Necessary H. 0. CANFIELD CO, 191 HOUSATONIC AVENUE Apply Personnel Oepf. BRICKLAYERS WANTED UNION WAGES PAID THE COLUMBIA RECORDS JOB APPLY Edwin Moss Son, Inc. GRANT ST.

SUMMERFIELD AVE. BRIDGEPORT. CONN. PHONE 3-7646 OR 4-4177 NEW?.

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