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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1958

Page

4

Curriculum Announces Car Safety Classes Regimen

The regional Safe driving classes schedule monthly sessions in Westport and Fairfield led by James S. Salafia. A four day clinic runs 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. with films and speakers from Police, Motor Vehicle, and town courts. Sessions cover the Driver's Manual, pedestrian safety, traffic laws, and No License to Kill themed content, concluding with personal essays. In other items, multiple building permits issued on Stillson Road and Lucille Street, a mosquito control spray completed, class registrations at St. Emery's parochial school, student council elections at Fairfield Country Day, and community activities including Golden Age program and Rainbow for Girls meeting notices.

Westport Fairfield James S. Salafia Department of Motor Vehicles Police Department Department of the Town Courts Norton G. Chaucer Chaucer St. Emery's Parochial School William Kelsey Andrew Gargarin Fairfield Country Day School Robert Decker Peter Nellwig Andrew Gagarin James Buttrick Bruce Kueffner Geoffrey Payne Michael Crespi Edward Sands Miller Crouch Peter Rankin Charles Gargarin William Crouch Glee Club Roy Clark Evan Thomas Theodore Atkinson Legion Hall Cauri Friedman Bethel Fairfield Assembly Order of Rainbow Masonic Temple Thomas J. Nelson Jr. Post VFW Calvin Hall Center Volunteer Fire Company St. Thomas Men's League Veterans’ Hospital Rocky Hill Margaret Forsyth Ann Ciorfici Belle Benton Agnes Caplette George A. Smith, Legion Post

News About Town And Townsfolk Precautionary Fire Drill

Firemen from companies No 1 and No 4 spent over five hours conducting precautionary measures in town. The effort showcased readiness and community safety awareness among local fire services.

Poppy sale gains 7500 proceeds for veterans aid

Mrs Anna F Gaspar heads the Auxiliary poppy drive for George A Smith Legion post reporting 7500 poppies received to be sold next month to aid disabled and hospitalized veterans. Saturday a parade review at Gould Manor park showcased the 41st AAA Missile Battalion and Troopers band from Bridgeport. First Selectman Kin nie noted rapid steps in leading the Nike battalions. St Thomas parish children prepare for their first communion at 8:30 a.m. Saturday. Daylight Saving Time will guide Sunday mass and church services tomorrow.

Ruane Street Fairfield Lumber Company Anna F. Gaspar George A. Smith Legion Post Gould Manor Park Troopers Band of Bridgeport Nike First Dimitl Kinnie St. Thomas Parish

Stage Acto r Marries Miss America of 1955

San Francisco dated April 20 Miss America of 1955 Lee Ann Meriwether wed New York actor Frank Aletter at St Francis Episcopal Church. Bride 22 wore cream lace vows before 40 inside, 300 outside. Reception at California Club followed by a honeymoon at an undisclosed location.

San Francisco Lee Ann Meriwether Frank Aletter New York St. Francis Episcopal Church Edward Pennell St. Francis California Club

Fairfield U Student Heads New England Catholic Group

John Croake of Maplewood New Jersey was elected president of the New England region of the National Federation of Catholic College Students at Fairfield University. Other officers include Patricia Flaherty vice president James Ryan treasurer Suzanne Marin recording secretary Joy Henderson corresponding secretary and Rev Dennis Burns chaplain.

Boston John Croake Maplewood N.J New England National Federation of Catholic College Students Croake Fairfield University Fairfield

Senate Action Due on Military Pay Hike

Washington April 20 AP Administration fiscal leaders seek 163 million dollars trimmed from the new military pay increase plan. Lyndon B Johnson aims to call up the measure this week with Armed Services action anticipated behind closed doors. House provisions would raise commissioned and warrant officers by 12.4 percent, while noncommissioned and enlisted personnel would rise 8.4 percent. Reserves and retired personnel shares are also under review. Ted Williams led major league batters with a .388 average in 1967, inching to .397 for daytime games.

Washington House Lyndon B. Johnsson Texas Armed Services Committee Russell D-Ga Stennis D-Miss Armed Services Group

UB Community Orchestra and Choir Spring Concert

The University of Bridgeport music department presents its annual spring concert next Sunday at 4 p.m. in the gymnasium open to the public free of charge. UB sophomore Rosemary Tangredi will be piano soloist playing Hungarian Fantasy by Liszt. The A Cappella choir will debut Harold Dart’s I Was Glad When They Said, conducted by W Earl Sauerwein with Edward F Byerly directing the orchestra. Richard Arnold will present a student music award to a UB music major. A Bach Purcell and Anderson program format highlights the ensemble.

University of Bridgeport Rosemary Tangredi Park Avenue Liszt Harold Dart W. Earl Sauerwein Sauerwein Edward F. Byerly University Community Orchestra Bach Purcell Anderson Richard Arnold Orihhestra

Italian Ship Sinks in Channel Collision Near Ramsgate

In foggy English Channel two collisions within 60 miles cause the Italian ship Pep pinella to sink after hitting the Norwegian Sunoak. One seaman is missing. Sunoak crew rescued 18 of Pep pinella’s 13. A French tug and helicopter aided Ramsgate efforts amid ongoing search.

London English Channel Peppinella Sunoak Ramsgate Pep- Pinella Rams the Sun United States

Hoover 83 Resting After Gall Bladder Operation

Former President Herbert Hoover, 83, was reported resting comfortably after gall bladder removal at Harkness Pavilion, Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center. Bulletin said he had a quiet night, temp 100, pulse 66, resp 20, BP 140 over 70, with no complaints. Allan Hoover and Herbert Hoover Jr. visited. two weeks hospitalization expected.

New York Herbert Hoover Hoover Harkness Pavilion Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center Allan Hoover Herbert Hoover Jr Allan Waldart Astoria Hotel

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