Danbury Hospital Reports Growth in 1957 Activities
Danbury Hospital’s 1957 annual report titled Service and Growth shows a 5 percent rise in admissions for the second year. Emergency patients numbered 4,962, new citizens 1,175, and staff surpassed 400. The year included major improvements such as two new generators, flooring upgrades, and 40 units of new furniture. X ray procedures rose 16 percent and outpatient clinics reached ten. A psychiatrist joined rehabilitation services and laboratory reorganizations boosted diagnostics. Public notices reference a fire alarm incident at local companies and a marriage license filed by James E. Dingee and Nancy Carold Andrews of Danbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danbury Hospital
Linen Service
Department of Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine
Department of Laboratories
Clark Box Co
Main Street
Connor Engineering Corp
Rockroad
Hanna
Connor
J. Augustus Deakin
James E. Dingee
Nancy Carold Andrews
Danbury
Church Group to Hear Jackie Farrel Tonight
Jackie Farrell publicity manager of the New York Yankees will speak at the First Congregational church Men's Fellowship dinner tonight. He will supplement his talk with film clips from recent World Series games. Guests include local Boy Scout troops and sons of members. a short business meeting follows the dinner at 6:30.
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Jackie Farrell
New York Yankees
First’ Congregational Church
Farrell
The
Yankees
Boy Scout
Sons of
Colin Campbell
Louis Burns
Campbell
Burns
Tomer
Gerald Rickert
Herbert Gar- W Nateworthy
Gilbert Packpital
Elwood Finc
Holt
Harvey
Pavelsky
John
National League For Nursing
Arson Topic Set for Fairfield Chiefs Meeting
John A. Gallavan a special agent of the National Board of Fire Underwriters will speak tonight at 8 o clock at the Beckerle Firehouse Liberty street on arson and special fire assignments Gallavan a former FBI member will discuss his topics at the Fairfield County Fire Chiefs Emergency plan meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Gallavan
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Fairfield County Fire Chiefs
Beckerle
Liberty Street
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Gallavan
Safe Driving Road-E-O Planned for Saturday
The Danbury Junior Chamber of Commerce hosts the annual Safe Driving Road-E-O at 10 a.m. Saturday in the American Cyanamid parking lot. Written exams are tonight at 7:30 in Danbury High School Room 104. Open to teens under 20 from Danbury Bethel New Fairfield or Ridgefield. Contestants face four obstacle driving tests. winner earns a $24 savings bond and a chance to advance to the State Road-E-O in Hartford next month.
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Danbury
Hartford
Crackdown Urged On Fire Chasers and False Alarms
Fire Chief George C. Hanna urged a crackdown on fire chasers and false alarms after two false alerts Monday evening. Authorities seek penalties and stricter enforcement to deter nuisance calls and safeguard fire response resources.
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George C. Hanna
Two Danbury Men Granted Divorces
Two Danbury men obtained divorces in Superior court on a special short calendar session. George French was granted divorce from June Banks French with custody of two children and alimony pending trial. Perry Murphy was granted divorce from Rutha Murphy for cruelty. Norris G. Ballard ordered to pay alimony and child support pending a separate action. The spring term opens May 6 with Judge Elmer W. Ryan.
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Danbury
Superior Court
John Clark FitzGerald
George French
Banks French
Martin Rader
Perry Murphy
Rutha Murphy
Redding
Spiro & Levine
Murphy
Norris G. Ballard
Fayolene Willis Ballard
Louis DeFabri
Elmer W. Ryan
Danburian Husband Accused Of Beating Wife
Danbury police accuse 70 year old Danbury resident Drew Guzik of striking his wife on the head with a hammer during a dispute at her Crown Street home. He appeared in City Court on assault and breach of the peace charges, bond set at 250 dollars, case continued to April 20. Mrs. Anna Guzik suffered a one inch laceration but was treated and released from Danbury Hospital.
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Danbury
Andrew Guzik
Rockwell Road
Guzik
Waller
Wayman
Anna Guzik
Crown Stret
Housing aide resigns over bill in Hartford
David C. King of East Hartford resigns from the State Citizens Advisory Commission on Housing criticizing the $4 million elderly housing program. He cites lack of rent subsidies and control changes reducing the commission’s role. Governor Ribicoff had not signed the bill yet, which was approved by the Legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
State Citizens Advisory Commission On Housing
David C. King
East Hartford
Hillyer College
State Citizens Committee On
Ribicoff
King
State Commission
State Public Works Department
State Commission On
Citizens Advisory Commission
Citizens Advisory Commission On
Driver Hurt In Connecticut Ave Crash In Stratford
Nels Holmquist, 25, of 372 Birds Eye Street Stratford, sustained a right arm injury at 9:30 last night in a collision at Connecticut and Wilmot avenues. He was taken by City ambulance to Bridgeport Hospital for observation. Patrolman Kiernan said Holmquist, driving north on Wilmot, collided with a vehicle on Connecticut driven by Herbert Weaver, 27, of 48 Beatrice Avenue Stratford. Holmquist will face a charge of violating state air laws.
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Nels Holmquist
Birdsaye Street
Stratford
Connecticut
Wilmot Avenues
Holmquist
Bridgeport Hospital
Frederick Kiernan
Wilmot Avenue
Connecticut Avenue
Herbert Weaver
Beatrice Avenue
Kiernan
Pants Bandit Sentenced to 50 Years in Robberies
Nelson Cornelius Scott, 35, dubbed the pants bandit for forcing victims to remove trousers, received 50 year terms for six armed robberies in Dallas. Judge J Frank Wilson ordered concurrent sentences with parole eligibility in 15 years. Scott claimed the pants removal bought time to escape.
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Dallas
Ten
Nelson Cornelius Scott
J. Frank Wilson
Scott
David Smith Heads Pairs and Spares elects officers
The Pairs and Spares of the Church of Christ Congregational elects David Smith president and late Norma Linton as vice president with Jean Bennett as secretary and Marfilynn Miller as treasurer. Ruth Hubbard and others are named committee chairs. The group will meet alternate Sundays at 7:45 p.m. in the Plymouth building. next meeting May 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ, Congregational
David Smith
Norma Linton
Jean Bennett
Mar Filynn Miller
Ruth Hubbard
Carol Borras
Joyce Tolin
Plymouth
Auto Hits Woman in Pembroke Street
Lillian Wall, 77, of Bidg, suffered injuries to the left hip and elbow when struck by an auto at Pembroke and Steuben streets at about 11 p m. She was taken by City ambulance to Bridgeport Hospital in fair condition. Police said the crash is under investigation and the driver’s name was not available.
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Lillian Wall
Bidg
Father
Mrs Efcevitch Leads Local Women's Club Presidency
Mrs Sara Efcevich was elected president of the Business and Professional Women's club at its annual meeting this week succeeding Mrs Frances Hunt. New officers include Mary Santora first vice president Myrtle Burghart second vice president Blanche Friedman recording secretary Marguerite Harper corresponding secretary and Virginia Wilhelm treasurer. Delegates to the state convention May 16 18 in Hartford were Edith Oddy Frances Hunt Mary Santora Shirley Newton with alternates Mary Gudeletta Janet Platt. Efcevitch and Santora were delegates to the National convention June 23 July 6 in Seattle. Hunt named chairwoman of the unit dinner May 9 when officers will be installed. A covered dish supper was arranged by Nyquist Johnstone Fenn Clark Cammaker and Santora. Property transfers listed by Town Clerk George Weed include Pepe to Frank W James and Vito Pepe near the New Haven railroad Milford Water Co. properties Stoat Lender Inc to Rolling Meadows Inc at Westfield Heights. Building permits issued to R Dale Hughes breezeway on Sentinel Hill Road 915 and John Waytowski at 23 Usher Street 500.
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Sara Efcevich
Business and Professional Women’s Club
Frances Hunt
Mary Santora
Myrtle Burghart
Blanche Friedman
Marguerite Harper
Virginia Wilhelm
Statler Hotel
Hartford
Edith Oddy
Shirley Newton
Mary Gudeletta
Janet Platt
Escevitch
Santora
Seattle
Wash
Caroline Fenn
Eleanor Clark
Anne Cammaker
Mrs. Santora
George Weed
Joseph Pepe
Frank W
James
Vito Pepe
New Haven
Milford Water Company
Stoat-Lender, Inc
Rolling Meadows, Inc
Westfield Heights
Mrs Bishop Elected By Scout Old Timers
Mrs Howard Bishop was elected president at the Milford Girl Scout Old Timers annual dinner this week. Alfred Crego became secretary treasurer. Guest speaker was Mrs William Crouch of Bridgeport Old Timers. Julia Pritchard presided. Marriage intentions notices list several forthcoming births and license issued for Lyda Covert Marshall and Thomas Gagan. Recreation schedule covers Fowler Memorial retirees club, Golden Age, West Shore center tennis finals, and Merrie Mixers square dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Bishop
Milford
Alfred Crego
William Crouch
Bridgeport
Julia Pritchard
George Weed
Lyda Covert Marshall
Cedar Street
Thomas Gagain
Fowler Memorial
West Shore Center
Seabreeze
Merrie Mixers
Badminton Winners Named in Town Tournament
Recreation Director Herbert S. Cables Jr announced winners of the town junior badminton event. Sam Hiller defeated Bill Hamma for the boys singles title and teamed with Hamma to win the doubles crown over Chuck Huxley and Peter Klein. Bonnie Thompson beat Donna Cianciola for the girls singles. Cianciola and sister Caral Ann won the doubles over Thompson and Wanda Lutoszawski. Mixed doubles went to Carol Ann Cianciola and Eras Hockley over Donna Cianciola and Pete Klein. Trophies will be awarded at the annual sports award dinner next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert S. Cables
Sam Hiller
Bill Hamma
Hiller
Hamma
Chuck Huxley
Peter Klein
Bonnie Thompson
Donna Cianciola
Miss Cianciola
Caral Ann
Miss Thompsson
Wanda Lutoszawski
Carol Ann Cianciol
Miami Cop Killings Witness Identifies Mackiewicz
Joseph Stahmer testified in the first degree murder trial of Norman J. Mackiewicz that Mackiewicz killed Bal Harbour Lt. Robert Staab after a pursuit at the Bal Moral hotel. Stahmer described a struggle in a doorway and multiple shots as Mackiewicz fled, with Staab later dying from a gunshot wound.
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Miami
Fla
Norman J. Mackiewicziewicz
Joseph Stahmer
Mackiewicz
New Britain
Conn
Bal Harbour
Robert. Staab
Stahmer
Staab
Bal Moral
Staeb
Mrs Durant Heads Cancer Aid Group In Ryders Trailer Park
Mrs Durant elected president of the Ryders Cancer dressing volunteers formed by women of Ryders Trailer park. Officers include Mrs Mattie Zink and Mrs Rus sell Rome with other members listed. Civil Defense Rescue team under Edward Obert to perform first aid and simulated rescue for Cub Scouts at Kay Avenue School today. Barry Atwood on University of Connecticut Community Chest carnival committee. Milford hospital residents named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Durant
Ryders Cancer Dressing Volunteers
Ryders Trailer Park
Mattie ‘Zink
Russell Rome
Arthur
Arthur L. MacDowell
John Kostak
Mis
A. M. Fox
Albert Guerette
Gertrude Phelan
Arthur Sleeves
Civil Defense Rescue
Edward Obert
Kay Avenue
Obert
Joseph ‘Wall
James Trueman
Richard Wilson
Sanford Platt, Jr
Donald Joyce
Barry Atwood
Connecticut
Milford Hospitals
Edward Gebeau
Freshy Meadow Jane
Irene Banks
Hill Street
Tornado Blasts Concrete House in Summerton
A black tornado sliced through a concrete block house in Summerton South Carolina killing a five year old boy. A four year old sister survived with minor injuries while their mother watched the storm from a window. The funnel demolished five frame houses and hurled debris into trees. Nearby, other twisters and hail damaged crops and property across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summerton
S. C
Willie Carter
Emily Ann
Janey Carter
Joe Carter
John Gentry
South Carolina
North Carolina
Danbury Teens Charged In Custard Stand Break In
Two Danbury youths were caught by police in the act of breaking into a South Street custard stand shortly after midnight. Both 16 and 19 years old face breaking and entering and theft charges. Court continued to April 29 with bonds set at 3000 cash or 2000 real estate. Names: Richard Bernard Lee 16 of 14 Triangle Street and Roger Paul Steward 19 of 18 New Street. Officers Armando Tarzi and Frank Rotunda made the arrest near Pinky's Custard Stand.
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Danbury
South Street
Richard Bernard Lee
Triangle Street
Roger Paul Steward
New Street
Armando Tarzi
Frank Rotunda
Pinky
Staples School Revue to Feature New York City Theme
Staples High School presents its annual variety show on Saturday at Long Lots Junior High. Curtain at 8 20 p m with an imaginary trip through Greenwich Village to Bedtoes Island and a 100 member cast including Kareen DiBlanda Judy Del Vecchio Nancy King Lynn Edwards Don Wheelock.
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Staples High School
Long Lats
New York City
Greenwich Village
Bedtoes
Kareen
MiBlanda
Judy del Vecchio
Nancy King
Lynn Edwards
Sara Knight
Hank Ottinger
Jim Kyle
Steve Harrison
Bob Denham
Bonnie Cousins
Jay McCarthy
Craig Matherson
Staples
Jeanette Torno
Greens Farms
June Hopkins
Catholic Daughters Host Rosary Hill Shower for Cancer Patients
The Catholic Daughters of America sponsor their annual Rosary Hill shower for cancer patients at Rosary Hill Home Hawthorne New York Monday evening at 815. Members bring hospital gifts and prizes for a game party and cards alongside refreshments. Visitors invited.
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Court Assumption
Catholic Daughters of America
Rosary Hill
Hawthorne
N.Y
Assumption School
Board of Finance
Edward N. Mayer
Jdr
Sherman R. Betts
First Selectman
First
Stratford Board Grants Waiver for Store Construction
The Stratford Board of Zoning Appeals approved Earl MacDaniel of 1980 Stratford Avenue for a waiver of jet depth requirements to permit building a store. The petition was heard earlier in the month and the decision was announced after an executive session last night.
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Stratford Board of Zoning Appeals
Earl MacDaniel
Stratford Avenue
Brakes fail delays 23 trains in New York area
At 125th Street a New Haven commuter train brake breakdown disrupted 23 New Haven and New York Central trains. The Grand Central bound local 5 32 p m, due Port Chester 6 25 p m, was stalled. Delays ranged from three to 15 minutes with several trains held up to 50 minutes.
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New York
New Haven
125Th Street
New York Central
Grand Central Stallion
Port Chester
Plans Told for First Redding Art Show in Banner House
The first annual Redding Art Show will run May 25 to June 8 at Banner House Redding Ridge Route 58 daily 11 am to 5 pm. Co chairs Mrs H H Rousseau and Mrs Cyrus Brush announced the event with Ray Ridabock as general chair and 100 exhibitors from Southbury to Greenwich. Proceeds go to Christchurch in Redding. Also announced were upcoming events including the Redding Choral Society Haydns Creation May 1 and a Spring Fashion Show by the Woman's Civics Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redding
H. H. Rousseau
Cyrus Brush
Banner House
Redding Ridge
Route 58
Ray Ridabock
Sperry Andrews
Wilton
Alan Hermes
Tanna Kauppi
Arthur Shilstone
Life Magazine
Alexander Domonkos
Westport
Famous Artists School
Christchurch
Southbury
Greenwich
Philip Evergood
Heary Schnackenberg
Simon Greco
Alex Ross
Steve Dohanos
Gabor Peterdi
Antonio Frasconi
Ernest Roth
Anna Hyatt Huntington
Keyvington Arthur
Gail Symon
McCullough Twins
Priscilla Slade
Ben Abadie
Albert Jacobson
Austin Briggs
Harry Mace
Backland Roll
Qwen Kampen
Ed Anderson
Karlin Strong
Grayden Walker
Ralph Coykendall
William Barham
Women's Auxiliary
Redding Choral Society
Clais Ensor
Haydn
Redding School
Danbury Symphony
John Burnett
Persis Ensor
Jack Wheelock
Edmund
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Jackie Farrel
Sears Pharmacies
Danburian
Connecticut Ave
Milford Hospital
Ars
Michael
Pembroke ST
Orlando Orfel
Prince
Bologna
Italy
Orfel
Carl T. Viola
R. Dale Hughes
Sentinel Hill Road
John Waytowski
Usker Street
Mrs. Bishop
Scout
Charles McLain
Frank Smith
Marlboro Drive
Women’s Association
Mrs. Durant
Wanis Club
Ladies Aid Society
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
R. A. Conrad
Hadassah
Birchwood Country Club
N. R. Flomenhart
Imperial Avenue
A. S. Geiger
Stonybrook Road
Kenneth Bradley
Fred Fable
Charles E. Fable
Lois R. Clark
YMCA
Recreation Commission
Henry Ferne
Fairfield County Police Academy
Phyllis Cushman
Evergreen Parkway
Norwalk Hospital
Hillandale Road
Popeye
Clifford C. Thomas
Robert Hope
Kings Highway
E. C. Nash
Istratford
Ey En
Nnn
General GD Electric Company
Appliarce Wed
Bretsrem Selus and
Wistrindtigd Oust
REDD
Kithon Apptiences
Generel Electric Company
Pease
Desler
Lena
Ales
Acon
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