Purtell urges GOP workers to intensify effort in Connecticut
U S Senator William A Purtell told Fairfield County Young Republican League members that a November GOP victory hinges on hard work better organization and a strong message to voters He urged thorough precinct to state level mobilization and a positive campaign approach Vice President Nixon praised Purtell in a telegram to the group.
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Fairfield County
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Richard M. Nixon
Nixon
Danbury Theater Block Sale Records Change of Ownership
On April 18 a deed filed by the Connecticut Theatrical Corp. transfers the Empress Theater block on Main Street in Danbury to Van Curter Broadcasting Corp of New York. No price stamps were used. New Haven attorney Philip Zimmerman said he handled the filing for the New York firm via Danbury lawyers Spiro and Levine, who confirmed the filing was on Zimmerman’s instructions. He doubted any operation changes would follow.
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J. Augustus Deakin
Main Street
Connecticut Theatrical Corp
van Curter Broadcasting Corp
New York City
New Haven
Philip Zimmerman
New York
Spiro and Levine
Zimmerman
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A C Jennings Rites Monday
Services for Arthur Osborne Jennings Sr. 58 of 1036 Harbor Road Southport will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Trinity Episcopal Church Southport with Rev Isaac N Northrup officiating Burial will be in Oak Lawn Cemetery Jennings worked in Bridgeport in investment business since 1922 after graduating from Williams College He was treasurer of Pequot Yacht Club member of Fairfield County Yacht Club Williams Club of New York Sasquanaug Association Wakeman Memorial Boys Club and Oaklawn Cemetery Association Surviving are his wife Elia M Keefe Jennings two daughters Mrs Ann Louise Jones and Mrs Marshall Ward two sons Ed
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Harbor Road
Southport
Charles W. Scranton
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Bridgeport
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Pequot Yacht Club
Fairfield County Yacht Club
Williams Club
New York City
Pequot Library Association
Sasquanaug Association
Wakeman Memorial Boys’ Club
Trinity Episcopal Church
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Elia M. Keefe Jennings
Ann Louise Jones
Marshall Ward
Glen Cove
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Jennings Names and Residency Highlighted in South Port
The notice mentions Howard Austin Jennings and Arthur Q. Jennings Jr., both of South Port, detailing their association and residence as listed in the official document.
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Southport
Germania Society to Sponsor Card Party in Germania Hall
The Germania Singing Society and its three women's auxiliaries the Germania Ladies Rhineland Ladies and Choral Society sponsor a card and games party in Germania Hall 1790 Main Street on April 27. Susse, president, leads assisted by Mrs. Carl Von Eckstadt and Mrs. Renee Tschopp. Dinner served 1 to 5 p m featuring hassen pfeffer goulash sauerbraten or ham. Homemade cake sale also planned. Reservations due by next Monday.
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Westport Holds Man on Fraudulent Check Charge
W Alvin Drucker a 43 year old New York City resident was arrested at 2 p m by Detective Walter Finch and Patrolman William Smith on a charge of issuing fraudulent checks. He was held on a $1000 bond and scheduled for arraignment in a Town court Monday.
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W. Alvin Drucker
New York City
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William Smith
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Stephen Tate
Tax Group Directed to Study Levy on Property
The legislature directs the State Tax Study Commission to study taxing real property now exempt. Senator Newman Marsilius says the study is vital to determine action. a Feb 1, 1959 deadline is set for a report. The House and Senate resolutions favor delay on broader tax measures.
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Eisenhower Drops By Camp David For Weekend
President Eisenhower turned his limousine into an office and drove to Camp David for a quiet weekend on April 18. He fished with George Allen and Maj. Gen. Howard Snyder at Little Hunting Creek, hauling in five trout. The visit temporarily halted about 150 workers on a nearby construction project at the retreat.
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Eisenhower
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Little Hunting Creek
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Howard M. Snyder
Presidential Retreat
Anne Wheaton
Joseph F. Nebel Co
U S Show World’s Fair Impresses in Brussels Opening
The American exhibit attracts large crowds at the Brussels Fair with about 60 000 visitors to the USA pavilion and strong interest in fashion shows. Russian display lags slightly but both nations vie for attention as crowds grow amid rain and excitement. A separate report notes Fred Kellogg, a 31 year old Boston man, returned to Fairfield on a three year old auto theft charge after extradition from Trenton prison.
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Belgium
United States
U. S
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Harsch
Noted Builder J E Gilbert Dies at 84 in New York
Joseph E Gilbert 84 prominent New York City and Stamford builder and philanthropist dies after long illness. Founder of Joseph E Gilbert Inc real estate firm, owner of Hastings Hillside Hospital precursor, chevalier of the Legion of Honor, survived by wife Beatrice, daughter Mrs Albert M Baer of Stamford, two grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
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Hastings-Hillside Hospital
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Albert M. Baer
Weather state forecasts for New England and mid‑Atlantic region
Connecticut to Maine forecasts show fair, mild today with variable clouds and cooler Sunday. Massachusetts Rhode Island New Hampshire Vermont forecast similar with partial clouds and chances of showers north. Winds mainly easterly to onshore. temperatures range from mid 30s to mid 60s across cities.
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