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The Bridgeport Telegram from Bridgeport, Connecticut • Page 63

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FOURTEEN THE BRIDpBPQRT POST, FKIDAY, MARCH 9, 1951, Reception Is Slated Saturday For Students In Dance Program DANBURY A McCAKTHY ftTREET TELE L7740 plare In a a fop ale- '3" 1 a whn have in Town Rerren- 'irnfni i instruction ptlnn i jurhool ill MrrmK aap of hlrh consinlf rt of two of instruction with 00 a a parllrlpattnir. reception for hnya and girls i and nixth grades will conducted from 2 to 4 p.m, and bovi nnd of seventh i Krartffa, from 7 to 9 p.m, folk And pol- featured during the and evening. foi a program MnaM Faust, Doris Stii'h. Shiflda, Marie Miller. Barbara.

Baur, Joan Wlxtod, and Mrs Betty Klin Thev were under the Edward Crotty, di- of the Town Rrcrcntlon pro- In the March 26 ruction wtll be first ward, Armory on Wesf fttreet; Elks auditorium on a rhlrrt ward, Danbitry on While ami a Smith street on Appointment Cards Sent to March 16 Blood Donors An point cards have nren to tcheduUd to give March In Cur Icy Hall, accord- to an announcement by Robert Hull local Red Crosa blood pro- chairman Hull reconfirmation portion of at onrt. Sufficient time HIM at allowed for filling ap- which win not be kept originally donor. If quota of 120 plnU to Spentort Public lodge, sponsor a. public of will roast Saturday from 7 In Odd Fallows sra available from mem- of Indite or at Sflt- Oanbury Club Slates On Photography Minor. Of Old ich, nrtll on "Prac- for Pictorial at rtnb 1-2 White atreet lecture will feature ex- "tMMon which have won CUIms Declining Oanbury urea totaled SOft Jmit Sftturrtav.

a drop of previous wrk. Thft W7, REDDING ACTS TONIGHT ON GRANT ACCEPTANCE RJBDDING, March Action on of a retroactive state nchool aid flrrant arnoimHrtff to 000 will bn taken at apeolal town mooting tonight at 4 o'clock in Hill achool, RftddinK M. Balch, chairman a Board of Education, was authoriifcd by at- rocent town KtquQHt thU which In available tmdcr Public Act lo. 9, Special J9eaaton of the Gfin- aval Mr. 'Batch applied to Public School Building: com- mUaion for an allotment, and now tha town in required to have a town meeting to vote to accept the TAX TO BE FIXED AT TOWN MEETING R1DGEF1ELD new wtre of Board of this week Elevin were women.

The bourd Ml In idSiton n.m to 6 tn City hall to Announced Murphy, turfttary Ovt! Service comrnUulon hcie. vi'eterdav a procfi- for i i tvpHf atenn- a for federal civil ill followed, providing for within few avoMlnfc'the cuatom- DINNER TONIGHT FOR MEN'S GROUP BROOKF1ELD Clvlr cluh will eon- dinner maatinf nVlork in Nutmeg Inn. president, will take placo. FaUd M-t A mlflrelUnemia shower Thtlma of Brooklyn, N. who ill March 17 to RMV- son nf Mr.

anrt A WaldeHeh, piutv took pUce tn 119 Mr and Martin of Huckleberry hill, Pnul Mratlk, RonaM N. Mr. Mr. nnd imt Martini. MlwHHoHe Mr airl Mra WAldeltcht rh.

Alan Bower and The adjourned town meeting, at which tha tax will be levied for the grand Hat, 10 slated for Wed- neaday at 3 p. m. In T6wn hall, The call for mating was sued yesterday by the selectmen. Board of Finance will have UR adjourned neflslon at the town hall Tuesday night to estimate the tax rate, which year mUst pro- budget ap- pLoved by the town meeting October. Tax will go out In April and are payablft June 1, In the meantime, selectmen are bonowlng money io keep the town offices running until the new Ux money la available.

ThU year's grand list amounts to $13,525,838, The New England Survey company of Boston Is expected io set up offices in the town hall this month to conduct a purvey of property In the community. Thfc town budget, include $20,600 for thijt project which ID being undertaken for the ftrat time In 10 years, Ubmry Cemmltiu Survoy The Bldefield Library tie la conducting a aurvty to determine If li a demand Keeping the library open until o'clock 'Friday nights, In keeping with the new program to be adopted by the of March 16. Anyone desiring: the new hours may contact the librarian, Mrs. Howard P. Nash by phone or by letUr.

Theodore C. Jeaaup, chairman, appointed at this week's meeting nominating committee comprising tioula V. Twyeffort, Mrs, Robert Wohlforth, and Mrs. Richard B. Marks to bring- in a of for the June election.

Mrs, Nash'a report for February Indicated that 2,011 books had been taken out during the month, and that books had been borrowed from Columbia unlvewrity, York University, Union Theological Inary and the Bridgeport library. Book were 24, magazines 131, and 93 were placed the shelves. tetflert Auxiliary Onrtee The public invited to attend a dance tn Laglon hall Saturday night, March 17, being arranged by the Auxiliary und designed to bolster treasury. An orchestra will provide music fiom 3 until 12:80 o'clock, ami modern and aquares will be Included, The uuxiliagy will meet Monday night in monthly to complete dancB plans. Freneh twnchean A French luncheon was served for of the Ktiral Neighbors group of the Farm bureiu in the home of Mrs.

Edward Smith, Kldge, Wednesday, by Mrs, Robert H. and Mra. Doug- laif Hall. The menu Included tuna fUh nppctlsers, beef in Burgundy, potatoes, toeaed green ad, French bread and butter, coffee and oream puffin, After ffiastsr a special ctaefl will study hat making with Frank Brown, The April session wilt take place in the of Mm, Jan Hulawlt, Htreet, when Mrs, Huls- wlt und Mm. Brown will for hftnd made flnlsheo In dross Members will bring wlchas, and the hOJtUaft will provide dftufiert and cofleo.

The group a tailoring claae which meets each Friday In AtephanS parish house. It IR conducted by Mm. Brown, Misfl Clara and Mrs, Lynch making top- ftttUff and coafcn. By OES Group Rogei: W. Lent elected vice president of thft past matrons ant! Hftr-Ver group, at the annunl jmeetlng recently in the Way 'house in Oarlen.

Harry Phelan, also of Rldgefield elected recording secretai-y And Mm. publicity chairman WSCS TO CONDUCT LUNCHEON SESSION NICHOLS Other nfftaftra ar Mis, Voa in for ka, president; Dorothy Elaaa- rorrfji ponding secretary; anc Mr. treasurer. Tha next will take place at Manonic temple in Bridge port, ft. A a will ThurtdJiv In fit, bin th4 Uitt of Hupppr schcdui- frtr ft in rommlttee Thiirlow i i a P.

Kfth- Mrs, flUcUman, Graham, rhurrh, Stiatford oif'Banbury road for the townahlp, for ttttji 01 year by tha Board of Select men. Ha recently completed his flr.u year AB warden. Prog rum Quests Ralph E. Cramp, chairman nf thft annual appeal for Had Cross and Seymour commissioner of local air were guwts of Mm. Lib by O'Brien today over her RUT hour frcm Station WLA0 In Banbury.

Nichols Mothers Model Spring Fashions DEBUT SET TONIGHT FOR'SPRING FEVER' The Nichols PTA staged I fashion show and bridge as turd ay Nichols school, PTA members who modeled tha latent In tprlng styles Included (left to right) Mrs. Richard Sargont, And J. Slskovic; Mrs. John T. Fleming, Mrs, Elliott Curttsa And Mrs.

Walter C. Gregg. Women's Society for Christian Service of Nlehofe MfttJio- dtAt church will conduct a luncheon March 14 at 12:45 p.m. in thft church hall, Miller, graduate of Ohrlatian Kthicfl at Tale and a graduate of the of WebrajJika, will be Thte Mr. Miller appears In the program, "Religion at the News Desk," ovnr station New Haven.

The subject of hia dincuBslon -will be "Who Does Your Thinking?" Mrs. Henry Bernadt is chairman for will be aa- slated by Mrs, Aubrey Buckner, Lott Breen, Mrs. Alice S. Wellington, Mrs. Paul B.

Shuttleworth, Mrs. George Woods, Mrs. yrank Bradley, Mrs. George Mullm, Mrs. Harry Judd, Mtft, Cheater Menne.

Girl to Mftet Members ot Girl Scout Troop 56 will meet Monday at 3 p.m. in Kichola school with Mrs, Thomas ghorrock and Mrs. Clayton Banks, Q-E AIDE 'CHEMISTS IN DANBURY DANBUHY, March ft Norman Barnes of the General Blectric compsny will apeak at a meeting od thft western Kew England section of the Textile and Colorista March 18 in the Hotel Green. The committee in has announced that women guests be invited because the, program, dealing 1 With textiles ana color, of into them, RED CROSS PLANS BLOOD BANK VISIT MONROE The ariangementsi committee in- cludoa Ernest Otto of the Frank Lee company, chairman Joseph Meolody, Norvyalk Hat company John Ryan, Bleber-Goodman corporation; MacLaan. L.a»hei Harry McLachlan Hat a and Ralph Pezet, Mallory Hats, RED CROSS LISTS MORE VOLUNTEERS Huddle Planned The Hi-Huddle, a teenage gioup, will meet tonight at 8 o'clock the MetbodiRt church hall The ffroup, by the Youth committee of the Methodist church, la for high school young people, tnnoculntlona A toxoid clinic -will be conducted Nichols sc.

hool Wednesday to Innoculate children against tttanita diphtheria, whooping cough, acarlet fever, or vaccination. Parents must give permission In writing or appear with the child Dr, KSdwin Trautman, health officer, will be in charge, assisted by Mias Irma Pack of the Public Health Nursing association. To Vote en School Ballot boxes will be open in Nichols school tomorrow ftom 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. for votes on the proposed school, The question IB, To ratify and approve the building ot the proposed junior high school as voted at the Town Meeting of Feb.

In fnvor of the proponed junior high school planned and Bet forth by the building committee will vote "yes." who wish the matter reviewed and an opportunity to consider an alteinate plan Will vote "no," The of the balloting will be announced Monday night when the Town Meeting of Match 2 will reconvene to carry put the remainder of Items on the call BETHEL Bethel Troop 32 of Boy Scojits will conduct a scrap collection campaign In town during: the next two weattw, Fred Shepherd, chairman of the project has announced. Proceeds of the collection will donated to special camp fund to help send members of the troop to Camp Mauwehu on Lake Cundlewood this summer. The scrap collections will be made by the boys under the duec- tion of their leader, Henry Ah- ramn, Saturday and on Saturday, March 17. Collection of paper, rags and metals will be made on the east side of town this 'week and the west side the following Saturday, Mr. Shepherd, stated Mra, Jtiliub Waanerman, Chestnut will be hostefls at her home Monday afternoon at o'clock lit the Matfch meeting of the Current KvenU club.

Mm. James Kyle preside at the buffinesft meeting nnd the wilt comprise a gen eral rittumiitiion ot topics 'ot Current Interest, Tea Will aeived by Mrs, Was- strman and Mrs. will "pour. EASTON Additional teams, announced today for the Red Cross drive which will continue for the month of Mrs. Arcady, Mm, Geoigft Mrs.

Samu-el Brings, Rudolph Gtpiser, O'Htu'n, Mm, nnd Minnie Gustafson. A special menN tftam been pnrtlallv completfd Including Frank Lyons, Abe L. Wilson, Ferd Equt Stephen Toth Fiancia J. Merlllat, chairman of hp drive, which is striving foi a quota of indicated today that he has not called for a first tepoit captains yet, but that rttutna from mail nolicitatlons to mimmer residents been very encouraging. Legion Auxiliary Projects Members of the Auxiliary of the Charles Ruman post, A i a Lefrlon, have several under way to support thflit vmlouA Legion activities.

A anle being planned and josldents asked to contact Mm, Charles LRB- kny, Ji, tC they have clothes, i or find they to contribute for this Th? coHecUftn ot books, to send to men in veterans' hospitals continues, Some of the rehabilitation woi done in hospitals is supported by the local Legion, Tonight in Town Jesse Lee Youth Fellowship, 7 p. church Jesse Left ctvolr. ft p. of Education, 8, school. Plan Hazard Hunt The Livestock Kings are planning a hazard hunt in the home of Michael Dugan tomorrow nt 2 Marine Stevenson, hy JOB nnette Stevenson and Helen will plant the hazards To Discuss Juice Rascals will meet tonight In the home of Chandler B6nd in Stepney at 8.

Tuning a tractor- will be discussed with Chandler Bond as leadei, NEWTOWN Thirty-eight persona attended the first session of the Bed Cross first aid instructor's course Wednesday at Hawley school under the Civil Defense program, Fail-field Stale hoapltnl wan represented by ten. were two repieaentatNoK from S. Cm tin and Son, four housewives and 22 Charles Samoa, director of Safety of Bridgeport Red Cross, had charge of the clause, The next meeting will lake place Wednesday afternoop in the Hawley school, LONG HILL Youth Fellowship of the church will pvnaenV thu vatlflty "nprinir night and tnmoi inw ntprht In In addition following will appear In the production; frvlnff Smith, Intfr- locuttii "Nnncy Mllion Ste vena, Kvciyn Smith and tec Mftln, end Albert Hnndaii. Dnnnld Judy liothrnftn, Owon Mne Bneklfly, Judy RandnlU Maiy IKamary, Virginia Pattl Jaan Main, Naomi Anndnll, Carol Saineis, Cliff Volght Anna Kamary, Violet Randall, Barbara, Busser, Carol Nelson, Gladys Biumer, Buth Ang-lisp, John Bnnko, Koy Crumb, Jean McDowall, Wlnnlft Nelaen. Bobby FhllllpK and "Wesley Main.

will be uwed toward the Young 1 people's pledge to the buildins: of the parish hall. Movies Movies, scheduled tomonow in Edison school, have been cancelled. Apron, Cake Sale -Thft Girl Scout committee of Troop 106 will conduct an apron and rake at the KrtUon School PTA on March J-t at 8 p. m. in thft school.

MAmbet'H of the committee nre Mrs. William Coop- Mm, Edwatd Jennings, Mrs. KuReno Harkint, Mrs. Anthony Pqlo, Mrs, George Kohut and Mrs. Robeifr Pente, Olrls (n Scout 'Tioop 106 will meet tit 9:30 am tomorrow in the honif of Mts.

Evelyn Trcgffer on Killian avRnue (o rehearse for WoilA Trefoil eetnmony which "will he pivtppncd at the PTA- meeting March 14, Attend Flower Show Mis, Ray Lucas of Main and sister, Mrs. Frank Judson of Wateibmy attendftf! thft International Flower Show In New York this week, Mrs, Barnhbarger, Red chairman of the blood bfink for Monroo, announced today, that a. rftault of the recent auivey madft in town lo determine the number of peraons willing to volunteer as blood donors, the mobile blood bank will visit Monroe May 23, About 150 persons have volunteered to donate, but it hoped that a Kreat many mote will sign up before that date, she said. Tha bank will operate at the Monroe school on Wednesday. May 23, from 2 to 7 p.m.

Details will ba announced later. Petsons wishing to sign up for that date, -who did not volunteer during the sui- vey, -are asked to rail Mrs. Harah- barger, Mrs. George Grosshana or Mrs, Emll Kasperait. Mrs.

Rachel Austin announced that for the day of the bank's vis- It, her troop of Girl Scouts be on duty as baby sitters, and the Red Cross motor corps will also on rtutv to aid nnyon6 needing transportation. Grange Trip Cancelled oC thp incieaae in respir-, ntory ailments, the Juvenile GranRp i to the "Roundup" at Cheshire Saturday has been cancelled, Return from Hospital Mrs Charles KMlogg and Infant son, Richard Curtlss, have returned home from the Bridgeport hospital, and both reported doing nicely, Masonic Meeting Monday The meeting of Washington lodge and AM will take I I TO MEET TMILFORJD, Match 9, The next- meeting of'the New Haven County TJHte Chiefs Emergency Plan will take place in Central fire headqufir- here Match 20 Fire Chief Ern- ent T. Cox announces. PHNA Names Frank W. Knight Honorary Life Member Of Board STEPNEY nuxHlftry tmH of Slppln Win- spur Prtflt 176, A met Iran legion will Mnnrtdy In the home of Mm, H.

The will aaaisted hv Mm, George Wolf Mafhoduoa The Methoduon of the MethodlM chinch will this evening at the homfi of Mrs, Thornton Blakumen First Aid CUet Poatponftd The Flremen'w first aid rlnns wilt be postponed foi the pi due to the illness of the instructor, Mrs. Gala M. Scout Paper The Cub have at ranged for a town-wide paper drive, March 17. Bobby Entertains Bobby Havana celebrated 10th birthday Tuesday with a party at the home of his parents, Mu and Mis. Ernest Sevang Pepper street.

Guests Included Leslie and Howard Marvin, Donnle Reynolds, Ford Wolf, Call Stalhammer, Tony Tonkin, and George Renzul- Ronald Mllalrd, Bobby Hancox and Paul Chaae, Rusaell Bevana. From Went Kthel Luckner, who Mis, has been visiting her son and daughter- in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Iiiick- ner, in California, returned home Monday. In Now York Mr.

and Mrs, Stuart Upton spent Tuesday In New York city at the Flownr Show in Grand Central palace. Mr. Upson assisted with Beavet i a display, OFFERS I A I FRUMBULL of MRS, A I A A 1734 i Tpk. Tala 7-5893 oP NirhoU 1 i I lha hoatd of of Pu i i i i nasoriHtion Trumhull, at i mating i In the Town hall Pfl i pf a nalH hor- rtt upon Mr. 1 hirauflf hr i a able nnri a a a i i to i a i i veai Mr Knight i his 1 Tneadav pi a of Mrs Harold C.

Beach wna nppolntM to M-. position as Standing rorn- mltteft chairman on Ptibltr tinns for this PHNA, It wns votpd to new equipment the rlinir Members of the hoaid were 1 of annual meeting on March 27 In Trinity EpUcopal parish house, Haven. This 01 be all-dav meeting and as from Ttumbull ut Red to attend. Accident Rale Up Captain Joseph C. nf Police a poits that In February 19SO weie five motor vehicle accidents a i In marv 1951 twelve motor vehicle i propertv damage estimated at were foui pei3onal umbulartce ti and id Legion Meeting Postponed Amp? ican Legion post 141 the Women auxlliajy to moot Monday nicht at if clock in the Centet school have poatpon- meeting- Wednesday at DANBURY, Match p.m.

because of Town meeting i a new ronsti notion, i To Vote On School and alterations Involv- Ballot boxes will be electiic installations have row fiom 8 a.m to 6 pro. in Or- urged to contact the Danbuiy and Bethel Gas company before pro ceeding -with their Fedflial legulationa the tei for Center district Dor- ters to vole on the proposed junior school. Ballot boxes niU open in the hall durmc use of copper wire duitng 1 the pie- same hours foi all propertv sent emetffency make allocation of available rnstetiai.s to the company, who not electors of the who a qualified to vote at town meetings Monday, March 12, at 7:30 m. in the Temple. Past high priests ot Jerusalem, chapter 13 Royal Arch Masons, will exemplify the Entered Apprentice degiee, Tootght Boy Scout troop 63, ai 7 In the Monroft fliehouse; St.

Peter's choir practice al 7.30 In the church; junior guild of St pptet's church at 8 in the Mrs. Julian Cnrey. Playhouse Presentation Tha i performance of "Un-, rtlflH In Tletliemflnt by i country plavhouae, and co-sponaor- ed by the Momoe club will a place tonight in the Monroe school, Curtnln time 8:40 p.m. and i will be available at the rloot, Douglas Cam la directing the play, a mystery drama, assisted by Mrs. Ruth Thrasher, Members of the Mother 1 club will serve as ushers, and thn caat are members ot the playhouse.

play will be repeated tomorrow night, NEW M1LFORD The fixecutlvA committee of the Parent-Teachers association -will meet Monday evening at 8 o'clock in the NPW Milford public library, Plan Birthday Pinna made by Woods unit, Ametican Legion auxiliary, for the birthday party March 27 in Memorial hall. Dinner will be served. Postal Receipts Postal i rcelpta continue to ahead of year's total in the local post- offlpp, according to John postmaster. Although the laihoad strike lasted for a -week, Pebiuaiy 3051 showed flvp per Increasis tn The Jnnuaiy-FVbrunrv 1051 showed fln of $8BO over the corresponding 1 iod In IflfiO Money Older Rnfl Postnl Note transitions hpvp kepi pare with this noted tiflft in cent with a total of in January-February 1051 as compared to 185,103 for the same period 1950. TRUMBULL CITIZENS on the SCHOOL REFERENDUM SA TURDA MARCH --to provide relief now from over-crowded conditions in ail sections of town, and a sound, educational program for ALL our children at the lowest cost! For Transportation Call: EDISON DISTRICT TEL 8-2571 LONG HILL DISTRICT TEL.

8-2332 NICHOLS DISTRICT TEL 7-5118 TEL 8-9072 TRUMBULL PJ.A, COUNCIL, 1RMA HUMPHREY, Prss, RUTH UNDSEY, Long Hil! SYLVIA DAVIDSON, Edison FLORENCE HOOPER, Nichols CATHERINE WARDEN, Center This A NON-POLITICAL Advertisement!.

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