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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1968

Page

15

PTA Unit Hears Psychologist And Nominates Slate

Dr. Alan H. Leiman, chief psychologist of the Child Guidance Clinic, spoke at Dunigan School on emotional health and factors shaping behavior. A slate for officer elections on May 6 was announced, with June 3 installation at City Hall.

Alan H. Leiman Iranistan Avenue Dunigan School Bridgeport Pta Council Carl Bentley William Hugga Mary de Mayo Kay Downey Nicholas Dolyak City Hall Leiman

Riot injures 200 as Tokyo students clash with police

About 200 people were hurt Monday night when riot police clashed with Zengakuren student demonstrators protesting the opening of a U.S. Army hospital in Tokyo. Police report 700 students set a police car ablaze and ransacked a police box. tear gas dispersed the crowd and roughly 100 were arrested. Some Japanese leftists say the hospital's opening drags Japan into the Vietnam War.

Tokyo Zengakuren U.S. Army Japan

Milford Approves Three of Five Apartment Zone Changes

Milford Planning and Zoning Board approved zone changes for Cherry street New Haven avenue and Merwin and Central avenues apartment houses. Meadowside road tracts were rejected. Brookhedge Development partial approval. West Blake Entrance road decision tabled while a town development plan report prep continues.

Milford Planning and Cherry Street New Haven Avenue Merwin Central Avenues Meadowside Road Grace Coby Hilda Watrous NewHaven Avenue Lucius Montano Mary Arthur Kish Atex Dorothy Kish West Blake, Inc Entrance Road Brookhedge Development Corporation Pondpoint Platt Street Robert Kapusts

DeLuxe Reassigns Norwalk Executives

William J. Hunt named Eastern regional production superintendent of De Luxe Check Printers Inc. He joined in 1947 and led the Norwalk plant since 1965, based at West Caldwell NJ. James E. McKnight succeeds him as Norwalk plant manager after joining in 1945 and serving as Norwalk production superintendent since 1960. James G. Murray named Norwalk production superintendent, with DeLuxe since 1953.

William J. Hunt DeLuxe Check Printers, Inc Hunt DeLuxe Norwalk West Caldwell Mr. Hunt James E. McKnight James G. Murray Murray DeLuxé

Tax Abatement Grants for Inter-Faith Housing Projects

The Common Council approved a 100 percent tax abatement for Inter-Faith Housing Services, Inc. to develop Union Village and Sea View Gardens, totaling 42 units at $722,000. The measure, contingent on state city and corporation agreements, runs up to 20 years starting Oct 1, with FHA mortgage backing and state planning funds. The council also granted a $756 abatement to Parents and Friends of Mentally Retarded Children of Bridgeport for 44 Brooklawn Place renovations.

Common Council Inter-Faith Housing Services, Inc Nonstock Corporation Council of the Churches Union Avenue Seaview Avenue John P. Maiico, Jr Lee George W. Brown Spencer Lee, Jr CDAP Federal Housing Administration FHA Community Affairs Department Union Village Seaview Gardens Parents and Friends of

Youth Fined $75 for Car Tampering in Bridgeport

Dan Turbert, 16, of 241 Olive Street, was fined $75 after pleading guilty to tampering with a motor vehicle. Circuit Court Judge Joseph Adorno accepted the plea yesterday following police reports that two youths were seen opening car doors at the Stratfield Motor Inn on March 8, with the second youth’s case deferred at a March 25 hearing.

Dan Turbert Olive Street Circuit Joseph Adorno Turbert Bridgeport Stratfield Motor Inn

Reagan urges stepped up war effort over de escalation

Governor Ronald Reagan called for a stronger U S attack on North Vietnam, arguing de escalation has cost American lives. He said he would speak out more if bombing talks stall, while noting his noncandidate status except as a technical California delegation leader.

Sacramento Calif Ronald Reagan United States North Vietnam Johnson Reagan White House California Robert H. Finch Richard M. Nixon New York Nelson Rockefeller

Teens Back Lower Voting Age in Public Hearing

More than 200 people from 13 high schools urged cutting the voting age from 21 to 18 at a public hearing of the Governor's Commission to Study the Qualifications of Electors in Torrington. The youths argued modern teens are more mature than a generation ago.

Torrington Governor's Commission

Mrs Brookins 27 Dies in St. Vincent's Hospital

Loretta Ramos Brookins aged 27 died yesterday in St. Vincent's hospital of Bridgeport. Funeral services set for 8 a.m. at Abriola home and 9 a.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel church with a requiem Mass. Burial in St. Michael's cemetery. She was a lifelong Bridgeport resident and a nurse's aide at St. Vincent's. Survived by husband James I Brookins and two sons James Hodges Brookins Jr and Richard Anthony Brookins, parents Antonia and Ramos, siblings Anthony Richard Evelyn Jo Ann, paternal grandmother Amelia Ramos of Milford, and multiple aunts and uncles.

Loretta Ramos “Brookins Trumbull ‘Avenue James I. Brookins St. Vincent's Hospital A. R. Abriola San Juhera Main Street Our Lady of Good Counsel St. Michael's’ Cemetery Bridgeport Brookins James Hodges Brookins, Jr Richard Anthony Brookins Antonia Ramos Anthony Ramos Richard Ramos Evelyn Ramos Jo- Ann Ramos Vilas Dogga Anita Taliani Dogga Fiske Avenue S. Spadaccino and Sons Washington Avenue Lakeview Cemetery

Military honors for Peter Kichar of Shelton

Peter Kichar 55 of 461 Bridgeport Avenue Shelton died at home Monday. Funeral services start Wednesday at 4 30 a.m. at James T Toohey funeral home 92 Howe Avenue and 9 a.m. at St Michael's Derby with a requiem Mass. Burial in St Michael's Derby. WWII Army sergeant long time B F Goodrich supervisor. Survived by father Matthew and four brothers and a sister. He belonged to St Michael's Veterans of Foreign Wars and several local clubs.

Shelton Peter Kichar Bridgeport Avenue James T. Toohey Howe Avenue St. Michael’s Church Derby St. Michael's Cemetery Richar B. F. Goodrich Company St. Michael's Church Veterans’ of Foreign Wars John Kichar Anna Narowski

Cohen to Push Candidacy Despite LBJ's Decision

Westport lawyer Herbert L. Cohen declared he will press his bid for the Democratic nomination in Connecticut’s Fourth District despite President Johnson’s withdrawal from the presidency. He argued voters deserve a choice between the current congressman’s stance and the Republican opponent, Lowell P. Weicker Jr., while praising Johnson’s move as a potential path to peace. Cohen said the Fourth District race remains unaffected and that his campaign gained momentum from national developments and a strengthened Democratic party.

Herbert L. Cohen Westport Bridgeport Ysterday Johnson Cohen Donald J. Irwin Lowell P. Weicker Jr Greenwich Rep Irwin Fairfield County Tohnson Humphrey Vietnam San Antonio Hanoi Fourth McCarthy

Vazquez One-Man Show Opens at Ninety Acres Museum

Paul Vazquez of Redding presents a 60 plus piece exhibit at the Museum of Art, Science and Industry in Ninety Acres Park. The show features pen and ink allegorical figures, large canvases and small sculptures with notes, drawings and color dies for paintings included. Gallery hours are 2 to 5 p.m. daily except Monday when the museum is closed.

Paul Vazquez Redding Museum of Art, Science and Industry Ninety Acres Park

Gagarin Named Squadron Chief Before Death

Belgrade based Tanjug reports Yuri Gagarin had been assigned to command the first squadron of Soviet spaceships. The dispatch cites well informed sources in Moscow and says a first group flight is planned soon, possibly on April 12, 1961 anniversary, with Gagarin training intensively.

Belgrade Yugoslavia Yuri Gagarin Tanjug Moscow Gagarin

Obituaries from Fairfield area include Chehy and MacKinnon

Multiple obituaries list Mrs. Helen Semega Chehy 80 of 798 Kings Highway Fairfield and Mrs. Helen Parsell MacKinnon 76 of 1105 North Avenue Fairfield dying yesterday. Services set at Frank Polke and Son funeral home and George P. Potter and Son funeral home with church rites. burial in Mountain Grove and Colonial cemeteries. Survivors include children grandchildren and siblings. Also noted are obituaries for John Robko, Rose Krentzman Moorin, Anna Churma Hornak, Estelle Neary, Paul Grey, John Hauser, Angela Butturini, Harry Thompson, William Leland Bingham Sr., Mrs Mary Bednar Dorin, Gregory Cap, Paul Viola, Mrs Mary Schneider, Matthew Mojcher.

Helen Parsell MacKinnon North Avenue Milton MacKinnon Bridgeport Hospital George P. Potter and Son Funeral Fairfield Avenue Ludwig W. Jansen Trinity Methodist Church Colonial Cemetery Westport Greens Farms MacKinnon Women's Society of Christian Services Golden Age Club of Bridgeport Wilma A. Hersey Danbury Wallace Parsell Southbury

Dies in Fairfield hospital Robert P Macklow 25

Robert P Macklow 25 of 112 Howard Street Fairfield died yesterday in Bridgeport Hospital. Funeral at Charles W Dougiella and Sons 36 South Pine Creek Road then at 9 o clock in St Thomas Church with a requiem Mass. Burial in St Michael Cemetery. He was a life long Fairfield resident graduate of St Thomas School Notre Dame High School and University of Bridgeport with a B Sc He belonged to Westport YMCA and was active in sports. Survived by his mother Pauline Macklow sister Patricia Ann Macklow and grandmother Bronislawa Moczydlowska all of Fairfield.

Robert P Macklow Howard Street Fairfield Bridgeport Charles ‘W. Dougiella St. Thomas Grammar School Notre Dame High School Gtrel Elizabeth’ Jocket Morehouse Drive Larson Funeral Home North Avenue Michar Shelton Peter Richer Bridgeport Ave T. Toohey Howe Ave St. Michael's Church Derby St. Michael's Cemetery Friends COCH Brooklyn N.Y Anna R. Koch Grant Avenue Dannetly & Purcell Funeral Euclid Avenue Thursda Corontal Cemetery Westport Conn Hetel Parking Funeral Home Aacklow Robert Peter Macklow Pauline Groholy Racktow Patricia Ann Macklow Charles W. Dougiella Worrin Rose Morrin Moringa Village A. L. Green Grand St Loyalty Easton Rohm and Luchansky Barnum Avenue Stratford St. Cyril and Methodius Church St.John's Cemetery Estelle Maj Gestaut Neary Fairfield Avenue Simon P. Neary St. Peter’s Church Hastow Michael's Godfrey & Conway Washington Avenue Dlschan Jack Olschan Cartright Stress A.s.creen Funeral Home Grand Street Cancer Fund Rodeth Sholom Memorial Pack

Greenwich Officer Killed in Viet War

Washington AP reports Army 2nd Lt. Philip C. Benn of Greenwich Connecticut was killed in Vietnam. He was the husband of Kristine Benn of Lafayette Court Greenwich and the 237th Connecticut soldier to die in Vietnam since 1961.

Washington Philip C. Henn Greenwich Conn Vietnam Defense Department Benn Kristine M. Benn Sturt Tower Lafayette Court Connecticut

Granby Driver Killed In Wall Crash At Intersect

A Granby man Michael J. Adamick, 48, died when his car struck a stone wall at Routes 189 and 87 near a highway intersection. The collision occurred about 7 am Monday, the head injuries proving fatal. The report lists other funeral notices from Milford Newtown Nor walk and New Canan communities.

Bloomfield Michael J. Adamick Granby Adamick

Martin M. Lee 78 Norwalk resident dies at hospital

Martin M. Lee of 57 Ward Street Norwalk died Saturday night at Norwalk Hospital. Services Wednesday at 9 30 a m at Coiling Funeral Home 92 East Avenue and 10 a m at St Marys Church Riverside Cemetery burial. A longtime Norwalk resident he worked 35 years for Hat Corporation of America retiring 12 years ago. Former captain of Putnam Hose Company he belonged to South Norwalk council K of C and Prudential Theater of New Canaan. Survivors include wife Catherine Amundsen Lee a son Martin Lee Jr three daughters Sister Mary Brien OP Mrs Leroy Ryder and Mrs Edward McSally a sister Margaret Craig six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Martin M. Lee Norwalk Ward Street Norwalk Hospital East Avenue St. Mary's Church Riverside Cemetery Lee Hat Corporation of America Putnam Hose Company South Norwalk

Norwalk and Milford Obituaries Show Local Death Notices

Vincenzo Pascarella of 2 Burbank Street Norwalk died Sunday at Eden Park convalescent home. Services today at 8:30 a.m. at Collins funeral home and 9:00 a.m. at St John’s cemetery. He operated a shoe repair shop in Norwalk for 40 years. Survived by seven sons, three daughters, two sisters, 24 grandchildren, 41 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. Clifford H. Douglas of 37 Florence Avenue Devon died Sunday. Services Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Henry E. Bishop and Son funeral home Bridgeport. Burial in Mountain Grove cemetery. He worked for Crane company. Arne C. Ahlberg of North Haven died Saturday at Yale New Haven Hospital. Services today at 10 a.m. Grady funeral home New Haven. Burial Beaverdale cemetery New Haven. Survivors include wife Eleanor, daughters Mrs Ernest Alber of Monroe and Mrs Dwight Johnson of Bethany, a son Jarmne E. Ahlberg of Guilford, six grandchildren.

John “Robko Rockland Avenue Stratford Stratford Public Works Department Bridgeport Hospital Adzima Funeral Home Arctic Street St. John the Baptist Carpatho John Markovich St. John’s Cemetery Panahedeon Rose Krentzman Moorin Marina Village George Moorin Abbot Manor A. L. Green Grand Street Loyalty Cemetery Fairfield Elizabeth N. J Leon Butturini Angela Antolini Butturini Norman Street J. Vincent’s Hospital Frank Polke and Son Fairfield Avenue Our Lady of the Assumption Church Mountain Grove Verona Italy Trumbull Mary Bednar Dorin William Dorin Whitney Avenue Bridgeport St. John the Baptist Czechoslovakia Dorin Helen Gilmore Anna Bensko Stephen Herman West Hazleton Frank B. Brown Milford Maple Street Fairfield Hills Hospital Newtown George J. Smith and Sons Broad Street Irvin G. Thursby Church of Christ, Congregational Kings Highway Vincenzo Pascarella Norwalk Burbank Street Eden Park Collins East Avenue St. John's Cemetery Pascarella Naples South Norwalk Fred Carmen Pascarella Westport Peter Pascarella Joseph Alphonse William James Pascarelli Frank Reale Rowayton Carmela Clara Pascarelli Louisa Daniello Joan Pascarella Clifford H. Douglas Milford Clifford H. Douglas Florence Avenue Devon Henry E. Bishop The Crane Company James Hyndman Jr Fred Douglas Arne C. Ahlberg Monroe Arne C.ahlberg North Haven Ernest Alber Monroe Yale- New Haven Hospital Grady Funeral Home Grand Avenue New Haven Beaverdale Cemetery Eleanor V. Ahlberg Jarmne E. Ahlberg Guilford Dwight Johnson Bethany Ouglas Clifford H. Dountas Florence Ave Ee Faletheld Mountain Grove R Srentice David O. Prentice Nichols Avenue Shetton Uifkin John A. Riikin Sertha Hamm Ritkin Mitford Point Road Alberta Ritkin New York City Alex Rudolf Blale California Fairefield Albert W. Spear South Benson Road Ocklawn Tor Thompson Harry Thompson Fairfield Grace Thompson Hephald Fairiield Wilmot West Goulding Post Road Oak Lawn Salvation Army City Od Preet Reed

Multiple Death Notices in Fairfield and surrounding towns

Obituaries list services for Clifford H. Doumtas, Mary Dorin, Paul E. Grey, Anna Hornak, Elizabeth Jocket, Peter Richer, Anna Koch, John Medvey, Helen Chehy and many others. Services from Adzima and other funeral homes, with interments at St. John The Baptist, Mountain Grove, and local cemeteries. Readers may attend wakeings and funerals as scheduled, with specifics on dates, times, and venues.

Arctic Street St. John's Cemetery Stratford St. John's Church

Also Mentioned on This Page

PTA Mandar E. Bernhardt Lowldes Avenue Nash Engineering Corporation Ilam John Butosi Hungarian Reformed Church Jin Riverside Cemetery LBJ Masi Vazquez Stephen Chehy Helen Semega Chehy Stephen’ Chehy Park City Hospital Dennis Szocs St. Emery’s Church Hungary Chehy Albert Chehy Stephen Chehy, Jr Margaret Haydn Alfred Semega Mary Kish John Robko Adam Hornak Anna Chur Ma Hornak Huntington ‘Road St. John the Baptist Byzantine Church Thomas Dolinay Gestaiut Neary Simon “Sime P. Neary St. Michael’s Cemetery Godfrey and Conway East Paul E. Grey Minturn Road University of Bridgeport Wilbur S. Deming Bethany Congregational Church Lake-view Cemetery John G. Hauser John George Hauser, Sr Palmer Drive Tiverton R.I Rhode Island Montauk Point Seaman's Institute Newport Harry Thompson Reef Road West and Thomas Kilbourn St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Oaklawn Thompson Cochrane Fidelity Lodge St. Paul’s Church Harold Thompson England William L. Bingham William Leland Bingham Winthrop Street New Britain Stanley Works New Britain Hospital A. G. Baker Charles E. Schank Newfield Methodist Church Vincent W. Watson Andrew Trolly Buddy Guggenheim William Blackham Carl Anderson George Gobels Stewart Jersey Gregory P. Cap Astoria Avenue Walter Cap Albany Medical Center Albany Glens Falls St. Michael the Archangel St. Mary’s Cemetery Regan and Denny Glen Street Glens Walls Paul Viola Paul Viula Success Avenue Senese Manufacturing Co At & A.m Parente-Lauro St. Ambrose Church John Schneider Mary P. Schneider Round Hill John, Schneider Herbert D. Krdzicka First English Lutheran Church Matthew Mojcher Meyer) Easton Meyer Wilson Road Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church Robert P. Macklow Brown Harwinton Church of Christ Walter Vy, Brown Clinton E. Rose Portland Charles W. Platt South Main' S South Main Street Alastair C. Sellars Newtown Congregational Church Newtown Village Stanley P. Michalski Carmen C. Miserendino Michalski Westport Avenue St. Thomas the Apostle Church Vincent Guleski Stamford Frances Lesczayski Gilleski South Street Vincent Gilleski Ambassador Funeral Chapel Pulaski Street Holy Name of Jesus Church Iis John's Cemetery Springale Theodore Gerdes New Canaan Harriett Brady Gerdes South Avenue Theodore R.N. Gerdes Thomas, F. Maher New Can Elly Mary Hermon Bednard Dorin Adzima Arcile Street Iron St Ponahedeorr Rey Hazel Grey Minium Road Fairfield Suneral Albert W. Speer Lakewew Cemetery Bobko John Bobko Mary Zenikovich Bobko Adzimg Funeral St. John the Baptist Corp Mina Avenue St. Joan's Cemetery Strafford AR. Abrata and Son Funeral Aath Street Sim Frank &. Brown Maple St Walter W. Brown Ars Helen Chehy Stephen Chehy, Sr Kings Hwy Frank Polke and Walter G.E. Clark Aldine ‘Avenue Mountain Grave Cemetery Anita Tallant Dogan Fiske Ave Vilos O Alexander Robert Dogga Spadaccina and Sons Funeral Home Washington Ave Our Lady of Good Counsel Church Win iAgss Ceaulenne Inter Sir Michael's Cemetery Mall Te Poet-Telegram
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