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The Bridgeport Telegram from Bridgeport, Connecticut • Page 27

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THE BKiiJUUi'OKT SUNDAY PObT. MARCH 13, 1955 FOR FUND DRIVE NORWALK in the current Red Cross fund drive conducted by'the Norwalk-Wilton chapter today an nounced the chairmen who will direct the campaign in neighborhood districts, Serving captains who will recruit their own Carl R. Stobbe, Mrs. Edwin T. Bill- xneyer, Mra.

Roberts K. O'Connor, Allan J. McKIssock, Mrs, Richard Aycrigg, Mrs. Donald Kehn, Wilson B. Prophet, Mrs.

Arthur Blllard, Mrs. Richard Alley, Mrs. C. David Steurer, Robert B. Setdman, Mrs.

Kugene S. Daye, Mrs. William Bodnar and Joseph W. Kenna, Also, Mrs. Michael Cizlk, Mrs.

Andrew Wolfson, Mrs. Terry Sildik, Edward Cocchla, Mrs, William Harrington, Agnes E. McOulnness, Gregory Dwyer, KUhard L. Dodge, Ralph G. Macy, John F.

Connolly, B. Scarso, Harry A. Townsend, Mary Y. Taylor and Lester A. Brooks.

Also, Clinton M. Crulshank Mrt. Herbert Nowack, Melvin W. Jacquier, Mrs. Richard J.

OvertonvMrs. Howard W. Wood, Elory P. Hempstead, Emll Glanz, Mrs. Henry Semple; Mrs.

Raymond Carroll Cavanagh, Jack J. Griffin, Lawrence Hochhelmer, John Silk, Pat Masi, Earl L. Sanford Sidney Meyer, Ralph Smith, Mrs. Ernest Rothschild, Miss Mary Russell. Mrs.

Ralph M. Kellogg, William Hodge. Mrs. H. Thurber.

Miss Helen Y. Long, Louis P. Gallet and D. Ireland, Jr. Torah Tea Wednesday Mrs.

Saul Agranov is chairman of the annual Torah silver tea to be conducted Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. in Temple Beth El, East avenue, by the Sisterhood of the synagogue, Tho program wllUnclude a report on radio by Florence B. Schallradlo sketch writer. Mrs. Samuel Finkelstein will be the guest of honor.

Assisting in planning the affair are: Milton Rickles, Mrs. Henry 'Mehlman, Mrs. Jack Epstein, Samuel Schwartz, Mrs, Emanuel M. Workman, Mrs. Murrary Hlller, 'Mrs.

Edward Rabin and Johanna NatUnberg. Mar. 21 Dr. Harold Mafaoney, the Department of Education will discuss, "What Guidance Done for Your at a meeting of Norwalk club Mar. 21 at ft p.m* Ja high school cafeteria.

Plan Puppet Show Five Jewish congregations will a puppet Apr. 24 at 2:30 p.nu in the Nathan Hale Junior high school when "Hansel and Gretel" will be presented by the Suzari marionettes. Leo Hlrschhorn chairman of committee in charge of the program which will be Jointly pre- by Israel, the Norwalk Jewish center, Zera Kodesh and the Beth El and Beth Israel synagogues. BENEFITS FOR YETS NEWTOWN Ernest Morgan, of Taunton district, commander'of the Charles Peck, Sr. and Jr.

post, VFW, has announced that the post Is continuing Us membership drivr and will work for the reelection of veterans rights he claimed arc ing threatened, "Some pretty big boys want to play 'take today, but, a new kind of 'take Mrs. Morgan declared. "They would tUce away the education program for the veteran, they would 'take the GX loan privileges, take away slonv. compensation, many of the hospital beds are ao sorely needed, substantial portions of the V.A. budgets, "We of the Veterans of Foreign Wars won't ait back and let swivel chair patriots railroad away benefits fighting men deserve.

The VFW stands constantly alert in our Legislative halls, a a i benefits for veterans and their dependants. "When you Join the you help support the fight," he Public obligation will be in the Alexandria room at the Edmond Town hall, liorch. 24, at 8 p.m. The principal speaker will be State VFW Commander Henry T. Plnchera, Town officials are also expected to Plan 'Nonsense Night' Sporting old clothes, the members of the Couples Club will make their appearance at the Newtown Congregational church house next Saturday night, for a "surprise" program unannounced the committee in charge- aerved at 7 p.m.

Mr. and Gilpin Johns are aerv- Ingras co-chairmen, assisted by Mr. Robert Coughlin, and Mrs. Wilbur Feet, Mr. and thurf Christie, Mr, and Mrs.

Nelson- Denny, Mr, and -Mrs. Sydney Dobbs and Mr. Mrs. Donald The ine6Ung Is open to all of "'the town. Reservation cards should be mailed as soon as tbrafenouncement states.

Plan Fashion Show The Women's Auxiliary of the United-tPtre Company of Botsford Is'plannthg-a fashion show the Botsford fire house April 13, p.m* Fashions 'from the E. Miller and in the shopping canter will be modeled by members the auxiliary. Mrs, Janiea Cavanaiigh, is in chargo of the affair, 'About Town Mrs. Marsden Hubbard' Of Main street are now at Fort LAuderdale, -where they plan to remain a abort period. Theodore KaechcU of Obtuse Hill returned returned yesterday from a business trip to Bradenton, Flo.

Paul Cashman and i i a Whetlor returned this week from Venice, where they epent a few on George F. Wheeler of Newtown associates, real estate is atill in Venice. Mr, and Mrs. Rcnwick Brown have returned to their home in Plain district after two in New York city. Edward Bennett of road, who waa a surgical patient in St Raphael 1 hospital, New returned to his home Wednesday, and is convalescing satisfactorily.

Mrs. Doris Miller Elected by OES BETHEL The annual meeting of Greenwood Chapter, cf Eastern Star, was conducted thla week -in Maaonlc temple, and officers were elected. Mrs, Doris Miller was. elected worthy 1 matron; Ernest Taylor, patron; Mildred Ixwcll, associate matron; Charles Brodle, associate patron; Mrs. Ethel Clarke, secretary; Mrs.

Alta Bouton, treasurer; Mrs. Phlllls Taylor, conductress; Mrs, Suzanne Brodle, associate conductess. Mrs, Ruth Gildca, the rctirlnjc matron, was elected to servo as a trustee for a three year term, replacing Helen Haughwout, term expired. The other trustees are, Mrs. Ralph Thaycr and George Andrews.

The officers will be Installed at a public ceremony March 23. Invitations to this event arc to be to members of Eureka IxjdRe, and AM, the Bothel clergymen; nnd Golden Hod Chapter of Haven, as well as neighboring chapters including Ml- rah of Sandy Hook, Stellar of Dan bury, and Armeo of New Milford, Mrs, Glldea has been invitod by the grand matron to rorve as teller tit the Grand Chapter session in Hartford, April 22 nnd 23. Mrs, Ralph Thaycr, retiring chaplain, has been invited to attend as one of the honored of Mrs. Paul Neilson, the prand matron, who will have a Chaplain session. Anmml reports were read, and Mrs.

Clarke was welcomed nf- her winter in St. Petersburg, Fla. Refreshments were served in the club under the direction of Charles Brodie, Ernest Taylor, George Andrews, Ralph Thayar and Ardrew Muhlfeld. St Mary's Supper The Rer, Paul M. Spodnlk and the Rtv.

J. O'Shea nre servinR as honorary chairmen of annual parish supper of St. Mary's church. The will be served in the rhurch hall Thursday, from 0:30 to ft p.m. The will in ketplnjr with St.

Patrick's Day. TAWTVnee J. Olennon Is chMrmon of the program, which is try of the church. Edward Emflla is chairman of the ticket committee and John Mullaney, Jr, r. roll.

are in charge of decorations. Abe Mitchell is chairman of the supper committee. Seventy persons attended the open hearing on town planning thU week in Bethel High school. First Selectman Louis C. Shaw opened the hearing and turned it over to David B.

Morgan, chairman of the Advisory Committee on Town Planning, A general discussion took place after Mr, Morgan read the rough draft report of the committee, and questions and answers pertaining to the subject William Blakey of the Connecticut Development com mlAfllon, answered technical questions in regard to zoning. Some Ideas wcro offered for inclusion in the final report of tho committee, which will bo presented nt n. town meetln for acceptance or rejection. Four pieces of literature were distributed at tho meeting. These included a rough draft of the report; a pamphlet of questions and answers called "Bethel Considers Town a complete summary of the State Enabling act, and a report prepared by the Connecticut Development commission on town planning.

Posters public re- latlons program the committee has used for past year and a half were on as well a dlnplay with color and cartoons describing phases of towr planning. The committee raid that the henrlng was conducted to gather actions from thft townspeople which could be Incorporated In the final report as the feeing of the community. 15 Ovsrnlght Parkers Get The Bethel pollen tagged 15 cars this week for overnight parking. The owners of these cars will be required to pay a $1 penalty at the town offices. First Selectman Louis C.

Shaw stated that cam are not to bo parked on the roads "There is a possibility of storms thli month, nnd cars must be kept off the streets to permit highway crew to plow or imnd, an the neeJ may be," Mr, Shaw This ban on overnight parking will be enforced until the nelectmsn lift It, he said. Notice will be given when cars will be allowed to be left on the road overnight FINAL HEARING ON BUDGET SET WESTPORT The Board of Finance will conduct the final in a series of public hearings on town department bud- pets tomorrow at 8:30 p. m. in the Town Scheduled for discussion are the the Planning and Zoning Commission and the of Selectmen. The majority of the Selectmen's budgetary were reviewed by the finance panel FFeb.

28, The Board of Finance will go into executive session March 21 to vote on the proposed budgets of all departments. This will be followed by the annual public budget hearing April 14 at 8 p.m. in Bedford Junior high school. Final action on budgets for the coming fiscal year will take place at the annual budget meeting of the RTM May 2 In the Junior high school. of the finance board have indicated that in certain are Inevitable, They have declined to say which will be slashed.

Gives Safety Talk Lieut. Albert E. Rivers, commander of the State Police baracks here, will be the guest speaker at a meeting of the Westport Knights of Columbus council March 21 at 8:15 p.m. in St hall. His subject will be "Highway Lieut.

Rivers will illustrate his Ulk with a film entitled. "Wheel Refreshments will be served after the meeting. Lenten Discussion Tuesday As the Self-Complacent Saw Him" will bo the theme of a sermon to be given by the Rev. Edmund R. Strait, pastor of the Greens a Congregational church at a Lenten discussion meeting Tuesday at 8:15 p.

m. in the church. After his sermon, the minister will review the fifth chapter. the Religious and Moral Saw from Fosdlfk's book. "The Man from All are welcome to attend.

Blood Bank With 150 pints as the goal, the Red Cross blood bank will be in operation tomorrow afternoon in the parish house of the Christ and Holy Trinity Episcopal church. A spokesman for the Westport-Weston Red Cross chapter said "walk ln fl donors (those who do not have appointments) will be Town Chstter Mrs. Robert McCarthy, of Cunningham place, secretary in tho audio-visual department of tho public school system, was given a stork shower last Thursday night In the home of Dr. and Arthur T. Nelson.

She will leave her post Tuesday Vacationing in Florida is Firefighter Harry O'Connor, of Farms. Fire Chief Harold Shlppey has been confined to his home with illness for the past couple of Dog Warden John Turabull warns dog owners to keep their pets from on Several complaints have been received in recent days, he said Mrs. Mae Bush, of Cross highway. Is visiting friends in St. Louis.

Beach Supt Ewald E. Wlldfoatrr begun readying Compo beach for the coming season A call for spotters to help man tho observation post at Cedar Point Yacht club has been issued by Robert M. Anstctt, Civil Defense director. TRIBUTE PAID TO CUTLER AT WHITE HOUSE DINNER WASHINGTON, March 12--(AP) President nnd Mrs. Elsenhower gave a White dinner tonight honoring Robert Cutler, who is retiring April 1 as special assistant to the President In charge of national security Affairs.

The President accepted Cutler's resignation lant Tuesday and announced that Dillon Anderson. Tcx- ns attorney, would nucrecd him In the $20,000 a yrnr post. Cutler in returning to his former position us president of the Old Colony Tiint Co, of Boston. The White House did not make public the guests Invited to tonight's dinner, saying It wns a personal nnd private affair. Earlier In thn day, Murray Sny der, nmlKtant press necretary at the White snlrt Mrs.

Elsenhow- er wna making fine progress In recovering from thn flu and planned to jurist the President at the dinner. SERVICE RESUMED' BY BERMUDA LINER NEW YOniC, Marrh 12 (AP) The liner Queen of Ber- rrudn, ntmck 300 of her British crew a week npo, to dny reamed between New York and Bermuda. The liner nailed for tho Islnnd nort with 484 aboard. The ship was manned by a crew of 375 men. Tho crewmen, mostly conMjiU of maintenance staff, struck last Saturday in protest against the firInf: of three waiters.

The ship then sailed for Bermuda without the strikers, strnndinp some 500 pim- enters In New York City. By Wednesday nlRht, but 40 hud applied for ment with line. The neftm who refused to iro back to work trere sent to Knirlanrt on the French liner LJberte earlier Milford Shop Supervisor Awarded Scholarship ROBERT CAMPBELL, 191 North street, Milford, second from the left, receives scholarship from the International Correspondence schools, Scranton, Pa, Congratulating him, left to right, are, D. O'Connor, plant superintendent of the U.S. Electrical Motors, Milford, where Mr.

Campbell Is a visor; L. H. Clifton, division superintendent of ICS for Connecticut! and Wlnthrop A. Smith, president of the Milford Rotary club, sponsor of the scholarship. Handel, Haydn Featured At Symphony Concert Today DANBURY The Danbury Symphony orchestra, with John Burnett conducting, will present its second family concert of the season this afternoon at 3:15 o'clock in the Berkshire auditorium of Danbury State Teachers college.

The opening work will be the Handel Concerto GroMo in A minor. Opus 6, No. 4, in which soloists will be Mrs. Helen Svonkln and Mrs. Caroline Hoyt, violins; Willcm van Emmenes, cello; and Mrs.

Helen Burnett, wife of the conductor, piano. One movement of Haydn'a Symphony No. 100 will follow the Handel work. Mr. Burnett chosen to play the minuet, tho third which Is often performed eeparately.

alias Joan Crofut of Bethel, in her fourth aolo appearance with the Danbury Symphony, will play a medley of Irian tynes, followed by "The 1 by Leroy Anderson. The concert will close with John Philip march, "Stars and Forever." Mrs. Betty Olson Ellis will again act narrator, with commnnts on nome of the Instruments, an well aa on the musical workn. Easter Seal Goal $4,000 Danbury JA shooting for a goal of $4,000 in the 22nd Easter Seal campaign, which opened during the past week, according to Thomas Tuohy, drive chairman. Eleven thousand sheets of neaJs being mailed to Danbury residents, urtfnff contributions to the Connecticut Society for Crippled Children and Adults.

An in previous years, tho seals were prepared for mailing: by tho Business pupils of Danbury High school, under tho nupervlMon of I. Ahljjren, department hr.id, and other teachers. Including Mivt Ann Gcrejr, Ruth Towers, Miss Oljra Williams, Mrs. Adcl.iido Vrnnlnff and Mary Hcffeman. Newt of Servicemen Pvt, Peter J.

Krajc, son of Mr. and Mrs. Prior Krajc, Woodsldc avenue, is undrrgolnp basic training with the Army nt Fort Bliss, Tex. Battery llth Trnp, AAA KTC, Fort Bliss, Tex. Chaplain (U.

Col.) Charles J. Murphy of thin city now tlrputy chief of chaplains nt Hrndquartrrs, U. S. Army, Europe, at Hrldrlbrrp, Germany, He has srrvod in thn Army since 1942 nnd ordained to the priesthood in St. Joseph's Cathedral, Hartford, in 1930.

Srrpeant First Class Richard Radachovsky, husband of the former Mildred Helen of Danbury, Is serving ns unit supply ser- peant with tho llth Airborne Division's Military Pollen company at Fort Campbrll, Ky. He entered the service in 1949. Mnrlno Pvt, Richard E. Cote, son of Mr. nnd Marcrl Coto of Catherine rtrrrt, arrived In Hn- wail from Japan last month with tho Fourth Marine, infantry regi- mrnt of Third DlvlMon.

Tho rrplment will be stationed nt Knneoho bnv on the Island of O.ihu. Airman Third Clam Paul Mon, Fon of Mr. nnd Mrs. Mon. 11 Morris utrnot, In stationed at Chanute Air Forco baso.

Tor advanced training. His is 355MU 5Uu. Box 5703, Chan- utr AFB, 111. Airman Third Class Francis Kozak, son of Mr. and Mrs.

And row Kozak, Southern boulrvnrd, has born naslKnrd to Atnarlllo Air Force for training as a medium bomber mechanic. Pvt. John Lawrrnco Currid. son of Mr, nnd Mrs, John L. Currld, 20 NTW utrrot, recently qualified a parachutist with tho 77th Air- homo division nnd received his silver winps.

Hn now attending radio ficliool nt Camp Gordon, UN addrrja Student Co. 8, TSESS, Canp Gordon, Ga, Pfc, John Senior, IT. S. Marine Corpa, of Mr. nnd Senior, 59A nvonue, hnn arrived In Japan for duty at Camp Fuji.

Tils is Co, 3rd Marino FMF, care of Fleet Office, San Francisco, Cnlif. Ronald J. Fuller, nervlce- man seaman, son of Ann Dan- Ion, 17 SprlnK-lrtfl avenue, in Inj; aboard thn US3 O'Bannon, an escort destroyer which now at Pearl Harbor, Hnwall, for Its ular overhaul, Churchman Hit Gambling Tho cxecuUvt board of the Dan- bury Area Council of Churches vlted unanimously to attempt to defeat legislation which the board aald would legalize gambling, elot and other gaming devices. The board decided to support Christian Social Action committee in its effort a to enlist the help of all Interested persona in the Danbury area to defeat these Public "hearings on the bills will take place Tuesday at p.tn, in the hall of the House of Representatives in Hartford. Cars will leave from Harmony and West streets at 10:30 to take interested in defeating the bills, to Hartford.

Transportation arrangements may be made by contacting Mrs. N. Thompson Hooper between. 7 and 9 p.m. Charity Luncheon Planned Echo Hebekah lodge has completed for a charity luncheon Tuesday at 1 p.m.

in the banquet hall of the Odd Fellows building. An Informal talk on food will be given, and prizes will be awarded for cards played after the Tickets are available from Mrs. Victor Moraey, chairman of the affair. The lodgo is also planning a benefit to be conducted Tuesday, April 19, and a public roast beef nipper May 7, Aid for Taxpayers Tho final phase in the taxpayer assistance, program being conducted by the Internal Hevelua service will txerui from Tuesday through April 15, the final date for filing 1954 Income tax returns. The Danbury office, located at 289 Main street, will open dally Monday through Friday, from 8:13 a.m.

to 4:45 p.m. during this period. In Addition, the office will be ope a April 2 from to 1:15 p.m., April 9 from 8:15 n.rn. to 4:45 p.m., and April 15 from 8:15 a.m. to night.

DANBDRY RECORDS RECORD TAX LIST DANBURY, March 12-The town of Danbury has a new record high grand list of taxable property computed nt $104,264,360. Tho revaluation program, based on the list of lost Oct. 1, raised the old grant list of $65,241,120 by $39,023,240, or almost 60 per cent. A reduction In the tax rate will become effective July 1, although tho amount of that reduction depend on tho slza of tho new town budget, adopted at tho annual town budget meeting in May, The current rate in 25H mills. To raise the samo amount of tax dollars in tho now fiscal year beginning July 1, the rate on the new Krand list would be tllghUy less than 16 mills.

Approval of a 1955-56 town budget substantially larger than the curmnt budget of $1,998,402.55 would Increase that mill rnte figure. Tax Assessor Jack Vaccarelll and his staff arn now at work on tho figures for tho city grand list which In abstracted from the overall town list. Ho said tho city work will be completed In a matter of tlnys. The largest percentage increase In tho new town grand resulted In personal property which jumped from $9,323,810 as of Oct, 1, J953, to $16,516,400 of Oct. 1,1054, Tho latest town grand list shows a gross of $107,910,800.

less $622,310 in granted by the Board of Tax Review, and $3,024,130 in veterans' exemptions, for the net of $104,264,360. Last year's town grand Hut showed A grots of $68,233,340 less $37,490 In abatements by the Board of Tax Review, lets $2,954,730 In exemptions, for the net of $65,241,120. Tho number of town tax lists shows 0,664 residential real estate compared to 8,341 year; 1,817 non residential real estato compared to 1,328 lant year; 1,243 property HiU compared to last year; and 0,540 autoa compared to last year. SPORTS TO TE Krllng Klafstad will give a talk on at a meeting of the Men's club of the Trumbull Congregational church Monday at 8 pm. In church, president of the cluh.

The program will elude a showing of sports OPEN HOUSE TODAY AT NEW FIREHOHSE BROOKFIELD The Brookfleld Volunteer Fire department is conducting an open houst from 2 to 5 p. m. this afternoon so the townspeople may In spect the new flrehouse and facilities. new firehouse is located on 133 in Brookfleld Center, near the Junction of Route 25. Fire Chief Jack McKenney is chairman of the arrangements.

Members of the auxiliary will serve refreshments throughout the afternoon. The firemen will have open houite tomorrow starting at 7:30 for firemen of neighboring towns. Farm Bureau Meeting The Homo Economics group of the Farm bureau will meet Tuesday at 8 p. m. at the of Henry Brown, Federal road.

Mrs. William Ciarke will give a talk and demonstration on the hooking of rugs. Hostesses "will be Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Wesley Elwood.

Democratic Club The Democratic club of Brokfield met recently at the Ironworks District. Mrs. Emll Kaiv kut and Mrs, Clifford Thorpe were appointed program and membership committee chairmen, and ten tatlve plans were discussed for a project to take plac this summer. Samuel Smith of Far View road, will be hostes Tor the next meeting of the club on April 12, at her home. Her husband Samuel Is Democratic Town chairman.

Board of Education The Board of Education wll meet Wednesday at 7:30 p. al the Consolidated school. School Contract Pending Sealed bids for tho construction of a. two-classroom Addition to the Consolidated school will be received by the Building committee until 7:30 p. m.

on Tuesday and then publicly opened and read. will be received only from general tractors for tho complete construo tlon. including general construction, heating and ventilating, plumbing and electrical work. Plant, and bid may be examined at office of Nichols 4c Butterf leld, architects, 998 Farmington avenue. West Hartford, it was announced by J.

R. Tomllnion of the Building committee. Real Estate Recently recorded In Town Clerk Viola M. Wttldellch's are the following rral estate transfers: John nnd reilrnbeth Tomascnk. of Brook field, to Carl F.

find Evelyn Bates, of Danbury, parcel of Mm on Old Middle rond; Cordon and Florence L-eavltt, of Dan bury, to Paul Pfttlt, of Danbury parcel of land on Old Baldwin road in Brookfield; Mortimer W. Hobln son, of Newtown, land and build Ings on Pleasant to Emily Maynnrd, of Danbury; John Sedor of Newtown, to Charles W. Weath rrs, Nancy Bell Weathers parcel of land on Oak Grovn road Weston Goodnow. of Brookfleld Center, nnd SMly Mend, (formerly Sally S. Goodnow), of Prnsacola 1-2 Interest rach.

In land and buildings in Brookfleld Center, to Robert P. Uawton and Barbara, Lawton, of Danbury; William and Dorothy C. Durgy, of Fort Lau derdale, to Paul T. of Brookfleld. land and buildings on Route Walter J.

and Pauline A Hennlnp. to Joseph F. and AdHe W. Brudnlckl, of Brooklyn, N. Y.

one lot in "Beach Wood Grove." Nsw Addrattts Albert and Peter Tomascak, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Tomaa cak. of Brookfield, both serving with the Air Force, new dresies. They are follows; Albert Tomuscak, Hq.

6030th, AFB Wing, APO 940, and A-2C Tomascak, 4713th REVFT, AFB, Rome, N. Town Committee Brookfleld 4-H Town com mittee, conducting bl-monthl meeting Tuesday In Consolidated school, made plans for a covered dish supper and dance fo all and their ftmllle to take place this spring. The Spoon and Scissors 4-11 club hav completed their lewlng project am are now commencing their project The Judging for rook I el club members in groups for annual dresi review will take May 14, It an nounced by MM. Harold leader of the Spoon and Scissor club, Club club will conduc Its monthly dinner meting Thursday at 7 p. at the Yanxee Dro- vir Inn, Ntwtown.

MILFORD "Needles and will i presented by the Milford Hospital Women's Auxiliary May 6 and in the high auditorium. This year 1 production, a musical revue, be under the direction of Jerome Corgill, toe. of New Yoik and will feature local talent The from the affair will go to he hospital for the purchase of needed equipment. for patrons tickets re being made during the month March. Co-chairmen of Pa- roti's committee are Robert Hamburger and Irvin Thurw- They are assisted by Mrs.

Olver Mrs. Walter E. Barney. Mrs. Daniel Johnson and Mrs.

Fred Wright Mrs. John Cadley and Weston are general chairmen the show committee. Non-members well members of the aux- llary who interested in taking pnrt In the revue may meet with the new director April 1ft, Thf time and place of thU meeting will be nnounced. Awarded Scholarship Robert Campbell, 191 North street, 23-year-old supervisor at the U. S.

Electrical Motors company, waa recently awarded echolarshlp to the International Correspondence School of Scranton, Pa. by the Rotary club. H. Clifton, division mipcrin Women's Auxiliary to Aid Hospital by Show May 6,7 tendent of ICS for Connecticut yesterday that there only 6i of these awarded nually throughout the United Wlnthrop Smith, president of tho Milford Rotary club, said that by sponsoring such programs, the club deserving young people an opportunity to further their education in any one of the of courses offered by the ICS. Mr.

Campbell, who has been selected to study Industrial Ing. was chosen on the basis of his fine record at U. S. whero he advanced from a motor assembler to supervisor of the entire department. T.

D. O'Connor, plant superintendent, expressed the congratulations to Mr, Campbell. Kiwants Planning Party of the club are completing plans for a St Day party to be conducted with their regular dinner meeting Wednesday at 6:15 p.m. In Howard Johnson's. Recreation Basketball Malolo's defeated Norden, 3WO.

la a aeries of Senior Recreation basketball this past week. In other games, Glorias won over the Radar Pointers, and Shoes downed the VFW 6M3. In Intermediate boys the Scottls Five won over the Collegians, C3-40, and the PAL triumphed over St. Mary's, 4W3. The Vagabonds defeated tho KOA In a lone Intermediate ffirli contest.

13 Per Cent of Quota Obtained, Red Cross Fund Workers Report Monroe, Stepney Stevenson Leslln B. Mott of Monroe Center, chairman of the 1955 Bed Cross Roll Call, said workers attained 13 per cent of their total, up to Thursday, Bad weather over the last weekend, kept a number of the workers from making calls, and It is expected that a substantial increase in funds for the drive, will be reported at the half-way mark in the drive. Mr. Mott urged all workers to complete their calls aa soon as possible, remembering the motto, "Courage and Coverage 1 which Is being used, in this year's Roll Call. To residents, Mr.

Mott has appealed for a generous gift, to carry on the work of the chapter. of the organization touched the of 23,000,000 people. In way, last year, said. It may be to bring cheer to a patient nt Hlllnlde Home; to arrange an emergency furlough for aer man; to obtain free blood for local hospitalized to fumlnt in all wnyfl In time of local or nation al disaster, and many other aerv- Icea. Additional workers not previously listed for current fund drive, include: Miss Irma Nlcholn, who is listed for the Stepney area, Mrs.

Donald Hartley, district chairman; also the following in the Monroe district, Samuel W. Smith, area chairman; Mrs. William Netbton, Mrs. Leslie B. Mott, Mrs.

John Wilson. MlMEllxa- bKh JIurd, Mrs. Charles Calklna, Mm. Ernnut fltrln, Mlis Jeanotto Kurd, Mrs. Thomas Mason, Mm.

Randolph Mrs. Robert llt and Mrs. George E. Marino. Scouts Seek Work Members of Senior Girl Scout troop 121 are Milt seeking employment an doing work, cleaning in order to rarn funds for their troop Tho will give the funds to their troop Anyone wlHhlng to engage one of tho high school girls may call Mm, Leonard Edward M.

Beardslcy, or Mm. William Cornut, troop lender. a community service project, Scouts constructing gama kits, for nmall children. Additional mem bem in the troop nre Nancy ld and Barbara Burbnnk. Barbara Pease was troop representative, nnd presented troop's gift for the Julletto Low Fund, at the rrcrnt Trefoil Treasures.

The next meeting will place Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in homn of Donan Wolfe, Old Newtown road. Club To Pictures of the Rrxfonl club will meet Tuesday nt 8 m. In Beardsley hall, with W. Hruco Tctn- Mrs.

Jam en G. Klmball and Mrs. George D. Erben na Benjamin of Old Zonr road, will show colored pictures, talcen in the Panama Cannl Zonr. The members will discuss plans for an April games party and a dance, scheduled for May.

OES To Elect of Lady Martha, ter, 103, DBS, will elect ofllccm at March meeting, to take Wednesday at 8 p.m. the Ma- temple, Monrow Center. Charles Pnrmelee will chairman of the refreshment committee. A covered dish supper will precrdo the meeting, at 6 p.m. CaUndir For the Wetk MONDAY--Auxiliary of Slppin- Wlntpur Post 176, p.

Stepnry flrebouae. Grammar and junior high school confirmation 2:45, St, Pete Unchurch. Washington Lodge No. 19, 7:30. Masonic Temple.

Girl Scout Troop 188, 3:15, of William B. Dox- trr. Junior choir of Congregational church, East Village Men's club, community hoiue, Scout Troop 167, 7:30 p. homo of member, Brownie Troop $:15, homes of Paul Duffner and George Vayan. BaptUt youth choir, adult rhnlr, Strpnov Mcthodlit senior high choir, 7.

Board of Education, 8, achool office. Town court, 8 Town halU Flro drill. Stepney, Stevenson, Monroe flrehouse, 7. WEDNESDAY Lady Martha Chapter, OES, supper 6 p. meeting, 8.

St. Peter's Fair committee will meet after Lenten service. Lenten supper, 6:30, service, 8 p. m. with the Rev.

Leland Hunt, nxMstant rector of St James Episcopal church, Dnbury, ppeakor. Senior high flrmatlon 4, St, parish hall. Girl, Scout Troop 121, 7:30, homo of Donna Wolfe, Old Newtown road. Rev. IX Harmon Hanson will he guest speaker at Chopscy Hill Baptist church, Cub Dens, 4, homa of Mrs, Alton Swann; 6, home of Mrs, F.

P. A. Williams; 6, of Mrs, Stewart McKlnncy; 7, homo of Bernard LlnUner; 8, home of William E. Wolfe: 9, homo of Mrs, RIchnrd Baker; 10 home of Mrs. H.

Lyle all after school. Town and Country Bowling 1 league, 7, Hill flrehouso. Mlwlon Circle of Baptist church, 30 m. Stevenson FJro Company, 8, flrehouse, Midweek 3ntcn Devotions, 8, East VJllnpo Methodist church. Lenten votions, 7:30, St.

church. Holy Communion service, 30:30 a. St, Peter'a Episcopal church. THURSDAY: East odist choir, 7, homo of Mrs. Howard Stowo Juvenile Grange, 7, Harmony Grange hall Explorer Post 62, 7, Baptist church Holy Name Society bowling league, Long Hill ftrehouse Stepney Girl Scout Troop 140, 3:15, home of a leader Girl Scout Troop 168,3:15 homo of Mrs.

Edward Kiriluk Brownio Troop 97, 3:15, SU church hull Cub Don No. 1, homo of Mrs. Kenneth Walte, 2, home of Mrs. John J. Ryall, both after nchonl Mrmbrrs of tho Rosary AHnr Society will make a visit to tho HIlMdn Home, Bridgeport.

I A Auxiliary of Stepney Firo romp.iny. 2 p.m. home of Mrs. Herman A. Pardon, Meadowview Torrnco Thn Lampllght- crX 8, home of Mrs.

Marshall Far- Main street CD -radio drill, 7, town hall Monroa Flrn Company bowling IrnKue, J), Lonjr Hill flrehousft Cub Den 3, homo of Mrn. Halph Sturtevant, 3:15 Stations of tho Crosn, 7:30, St, Ste- p)u n'i church Boy Scout Troop fi2, 7, Strpnry Boy Scout Troop 63, 7, Monroo St. IVtrr'fl choir, 7:30 St. Stephen's rholr, 8 nl choir, 7:30 of Women Entertainment, 8M5 p.m. St.

church hall. SATURDAYS Girl Scout Tf oop 16T will havft a Rain of home baked in Market, Houto 25, beginning nt 10 a.m, 3 KILLED, 4 INJURED IN CAR, TRAIN CRASH 'ASQUITH, March 12 -(AP) Throe killed and four injurrii today when an auto- mobllo nnd ft, Winnlpep-to-Edmon- ton train collided nt a grade crossing near thin north 8as- kntcheivan town. Thn Mrs. of inpdala, i of the cur'n Groffery BarrlnKton; their daughter Marv, nnd Klona The injured, taken to hospital in Saskatoon 23 miles cnst of here, are: Brrlnptoaf lean Halstcid. 27, school twacher In Tommy Barrlajrton, nbout 0.

and a baby about 1 1-2 years old. REDS DESIGN LUXURY CAR March 12 (AP) Tho Mclotov motor plant in Gorki is rtartinc production next yenr of a new luxury far more cle- cnnt thnn current Soviet models, the MOIPOW radio reports. cftllecf tho Volfrn. The broadcast nald the prototype bonsts automatic trannmliston, a bread windshield nnd a bnck seat that lets down to make a bed..

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