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December 18, 1958
The Newington Citizen
Newington, Hartford County, Connecticut
What is this article about?
Newington Midget & Pony Football League meeting on Dec. 10, 1958, covers 1959 plans, budget, equipment, and a Jan. 23 dance. President Nelson highlights benefits to 150 boys since 1957 and appoints new chairs.
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MIDGET & PONY
FOOTBALL LEAGUE
MAKES 1959 PLANS
by George Stafiel
At a meeting of the MIDGET & PONY FOOTBALL league Tuesday December 10th, in the Parks & Recreation office, President Jim Nelson and league officials discussed Budget needs for the coming year. Treasurer Charles Odner completed his report and mentioned the teams equipment requirement that would be forthcoming. Chairman Kiernan Kelly of the Dance Committee reported that tickets are selling well for the MIDGET-FOOTBALL informal dance to be held January 23, at the Polish American Club. Mr. Kelly mentioned that all parents, coaches, friends and general public is invited to attend this function assisting and furthering football for the young men in Newington. Pres. Nelson stated that since its inception in 1957 the Newington Football league has helped about 150 boys to enjoy the benefit of America's most exciting game in a safe, well coached and supervised fashion, and that through this program all who participated, coaches, managers, cheerleaders, woman's auxiliary, musicians, league officials and sports fans have gained a great amount of pleasure and entertainment from being a part of Newington's Football Picture. Mr. Nelson extended his thanks to all the aforementioned. Pres. Nelson completed his report of 1958 by appointing Duke Torgen chairman of Finance and Purchasing Committee and Corner chairman Tom Purtell next field Official.
FOOTBALL LEAGUE
MAKES 1959 PLANS
by George Stafiel
At a meeting of the MIDGET & PONY FOOTBALL league Tuesday December 10th, in the Parks & Recreation office, President Jim Nelson and league officials discussed Budget needs for the coming year. Treasurer Charles Odner completed his report and mentioned the teams equipment requirement that would be forthcoming. Chairman Kiernan Kelly of the Dance Committee reported that tickets are selling well for the MIDGET-FOOTBALL informal dance to be held January 23, at the Polish American Club. Mr. Kelly mentioned that all parents, coaches, friends and general public is invited to attend this function assisting and furthering football for the young men in Newington. Pres. Nelson stated that since its inception in 1957 the Newington Football league has helped about 150 boys to enjoy the benefit of America's most exciting game in a safe, well coached and supervised fashion, and that through this program all who participated, coaches, managers, cheerleaders, woman's auxiliary, musicians, league officials and sports fans have gained a great amount of pleasure and entertainment from being a part of Newington's Football Picture. Mr. Nelson extended his thanks to all the aforementioned. Pres. Nelson completed his report of 1958 by appointing Duke Torgen chairman of Finance and Purchasing Committee and Corner chairman Tom Purtell next field Official.
What sub-type of article is it?
Community Meeting
Sports Update
What keywords are associated?
Midget Pony Football
Newington League
Budget Planning
Dance Committee
Youth Sports
What entities or persons were involved?
Jim Nelson
Charles Odner
Kiernan Kelly
Duke Torgen
Tom Purtell
Where did it happen?
Newington, Parks & Recreation Office
Story Details
Key Persons
Jim Nelson
Charles Odner
Kiernan Kelly
Duke Torgen
Tom Purtell
Location
Newington, Parks & Recreation Office
Event Date
Tuesday December 10th, 1958
Story Details
League officials met to discuss 1959 budget, equipment needs, and a upcoming dance event. President Jim Nelson reviewed the league's impact since 1957 and made appointments.