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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1971

Page

6

Igor Sikorsky Jr. Switches Parties to Democrats

Hartford based lawyer Igor Sikorsky Jr. announces he quits the Republican Party to join the Democrats. He cites misalignment with GOP, urges voter registration drives, noting 137,400 Connecticut students and urging unregistered voters to act. He has long been active in Republican youth efforts and party committees.

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Death of Bernard J. Flanagan chief clerk in Stratford area

Bernard J. Flanagan 51 of Stratford died yesterday at Bridgeport hospital after a career as chief clerk of the Second Circuit Court and former executive director of Stratford Housing Authority. Services Wednesday at Mosk Funeral Home Stratford with Mass of Resurrection at St. Michael’s Cemetery. He served in World War II, earned degrees from UConn and University of Bridgeport, and practiced law after 1959. Survived by wife Mary, children, siblings, and many relatives.

Derma J. Planagan Curtis Avenue Stratford Second Circuit Court Pridgeport Stratford Housing, Authority Yesterdaly Bridgeport Hospital Mosk William R. McDonald Main Street St. Mighrel's Flanagan Stratford Housing Authority Watpost Secord Jam Bridgeport Feanagen Bridgeport Stratford St. Augustine's School Comal High School Sepember Entivetnis Uninawa Philippines Army University of Connecticut Tindere’ Corporation Underwood University of Guidgeport University of Connecticut Law" Belod Piaget Laughitry Dias Mary Kinagan Carol P. Flansiagin Saild A. Flanagany Bie Mary Flanagan Fairfiold Heather James Managan Fairefold Hive Margaret Thanagan Misa Agnes Mana Azan Pairfield Dorothy Money Treme Reyea Holds Mies Marie Hutstead George Adiums Acacen Ada LM Aree Tle Atreet Gran Uidon Company West Haver Veterans” Hog piLal Frank Police Sec Fairfiele Avenue William W Sullivan The Leon Baptist Church Murial Lakeview Cemetery Wilkes Barre Adams Bridgeport New Yeairs Ruth Fearnlay Adams Jules Adams Peter Adams Wilkes- Barre Mres Mary Arsenault John’ ‘Chaiken Bridger Peter Binlaki George W. ‘Tennant Milporr George Wy Tose West Kaeksad Street Allrintiwr Southern New Enlai Telephone Company Sacred Hourt Hospital Allantown Gregory J. Royle Bridgeport Avenue Devon Arthur J. Monit Christipiscopal Chachél Burhal David Kistr David Kish Doleman Kish Ares Mery Bednac Kish Frumbsill Avc Dduchters Marlon Sreenawale Wairfield Vines Tevelyn Bish Teurnbutl Res Brothers Tie Zoltan Francesca Zurralig Espadite Iattary Sti Jann Espasite S. Frank Raec “Zarrelia Mar Soy Laura Waagion Ave Accleck Hapnoei UE Resurrection Alerment Auehast Finegerald East Straudsbura Tenneyhvenia Sally Dlazevnski Fitzgerald Wakefield Street Hamden Connecticut John, Fitzgérald Jen Merreau Trumbull Jane "Bilzgerain Cheshire Sistee Francis Healy Harrison Frank Seike White Haver Beacher & Bennett Aoe Whitney Omumun Ednesday St. Alta All” Shins North Haver Bridampor Bernard J. Flanagan Nved St Mary Hermes Fiona Pon Stretiard Edrestay Vaustath Aim Feom Wilam R. McDonatt Hanes Ehremt Stigitara St Michael's Cemetery Suesday Norwalk Ava Wti Gertrude Gundls Hale Chi Inne Howley Danbury Ars Peences Praspect Nett Martin Tiawity Tee Rene Mary Fion Rew Aurtin Ambrose Reslary Buriot Sir Mary's

Vets Back Essex Move For Bridgeport War Memorial

Fairfield County Veterans Association announced after a New York meeting with former crew of a carrier that it has pledged support to move a war memorial to Bridgeport. President Michael Bluequacanin led the push while crewmen pledged to help raise funds, with potential backing from astronaut Neil Armstrong and others.

Fairfield County Voters Memorial Association New York U.5 Essex Fairfield Cforts Niveraze Carylec Bridgeport Rierex Cimumen Michael Bluequacanin Asf Fairfield County Veterans Groupr Neil Army Atrong U. S Jory Connally Strvequadanio

Two Hartford Men Shot to Death

In Hartford two men were killed in separate Saturday incidents. Armando Rosell, 27, was shot near a swimming pool in Pope Park. Morris VeFariand Jr., 98, was found fatally shot on a North End street corner. Detectives said Rosell’s death is under investigation and Walter Rasell, 98, of New Britain, has been charged with murder in the VeFariand shooting.

Hartford UFI Rosell Pope Park Polar Wikle Morris VeFariand, Jr Rasell Walter Raseborn New Briain Murdes Farland

Women Victims Here Of Purse Snatchings

A series of purse snatchings reported in New York involved several women on streets near Woollen, with victims describing a youth grabbing bags and fleeing. Items stolen included cash, checks, and personal belongings worth about $20 to $30, prompting police inquiries.

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Granddad Backing Car Kills Grandchild in New York Suburb

A Staten Island month-old girl was killed when her grandfather backing a car struck her in Killingworth. Police said the infant was playing behind the vehicle in a driveway when he started to back out. She died about two hours after the accident at Morfant Engstla Hospital.

Killingworth Staten Island Ag Ty Hacking Poliie Delaert DeWine Middiesel Memorial Wingpital Middletown T Morfant Ensgtla

Disturbance In Waterbury Ends With Arrests

In Waterbury a Saturday disturbance led to 7 arrests. Three defendants faced breach of peace and resisting charges. two of them were accused of assaulting an officer and carrying a dangerous weapon. Four officers were treated for minor injuries. The clash damaged windows and lasted about an hour. no extra police were kept on duty. Authorities say the cause remains unclear.

Waterbury

Mrs Keys Quits Primary Citing Neighborhood Chair Hope

Mrs Alma Keys announced she will withdraw from the 135th district primary to focus on seeking the North Cai Neighborhood Association chairmanship. She had been offered but declined a candidacy invitation for NENAC, preferring to serve residents as Beardsley Terrace Tenants' association chair. The race remains for district post against Valenza and Harrison, with endorsements expected from Republican committee orders Wednesday night.

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Local Obituaries and Funeral Notices Pack Readable Names

The city reports deaths including Stanley Murach Sitanley Mirae 7 of 44a Uarel reeticut avenue who died at St Vincent's Hospital. He was a laborer and survived by siblings and a daughter in Bridgeport. services at St Michael the Archangel Church and burial at St Michael's Cemetery are planned. Margaret Ann Schmidt 72 of Fairfield died at Southbury Training School with services in Oaklawn Cemetery. Other notices mention Carl Dane, Miss Margaret Ann Schmidt, and Arvanke mants with funeral arrangements and attendees listed. Families are noted in Bridgeport and Fairfield, with multiple survivors and memorial details.

Stanley Murach Sitanley Mirae Uarel Orn Paland Mast Thite Song Fry Murach Afam Murash Bridgeport Frank. Murach Shatton Helen Wax Margaret Ann Schmidt Margaret Ann Gretchen) Schmildt Albert Schmidt Redding Road Fairfield Southbury Training School Oaklawn Cemeery Stanley L. Houston Greenfield Hil Congregational Church Tne Henry Fr. Bishop Juner Fairield Avenue Arvanke Mants Cedar Rapids Mita Schmidt Hoe Glenhot Dolin A. Ceara Stillmao Strent Gulfard Comnpany St Vincent's Hospis Republicané Dhe Tabi Diz Vesset St. Sharlon Claveh Hall East Main Ty Mary Low Widdonn Wang James F. Welton Leon Ind Paoletti Robertsional Norgian Russesu Tilward Roedaha Hose Giannini Frederick Dahieir Sorvlens Ar Woederick Vilelair United Satinlay Pak Gity Larson Ruceral Homes Marth Avenue Ty'clack St. Ambrose Mijelmel St. Ambrose Cherchy Prederick 4 Mihnsany Lyre Ales Cell Mist Capliss Johnson All At Haldyeport MD Mies Atlee Baie Bglin Air Pores Geindentidions Arvera Paul Petrucelli Paul Petricelli Freneitown Road St Michael’s Aioe Beldpepskrl Mariel ‘Traverse Atterfirds Tre Anthony Petriteaili Dulu Petricelli Michael Pe Clara Mnteicelli Tiridgeports Raul Yd Round Shelwa Chilftren Greve Vnl Wilntut Gaulding Emeral Frome Henry Robison Brs Fairfiekt Oak- Lay Émelitey H. Butlerheld Milkont — Services Tor Mis Emily Klinger Odellavinun Adam Thine Gor Milford Heights Skelly Larmey Fiyerit Crvites Kenneth R Ri Fremont _avesue Fairfield Hills Louis A. Abriola and Son Funeral East Washington Avenun Franklin Wa Rhynhare David Rhynhart Swinton Mass Judy Cuderre Patna Hve Bongid Rhynhare Morris Leone Rhynhart Sint, Mass Mes Tully Brown Smither Mia Cora Rhynhart Franklin Jers Mime Borgo Twirseiny Henn Czamechi Vayenetul Francia Cuneneckl, Sr Inom South Main Street Lowih Nawhield Siverue Norwalk Michael Krag Churali Anitassali Riverside Pulaski Blohn Wemetery Funéral Nore Post Road Hungary Krugly Groemyich High School Hig Wif Margarit Meind Kris Albert Krug Katherine Krug Shelton Francis Thomas Rosewatl Mont Askavenue B/E Derby Gueyea Mel Kraewski Shalcott Lla Sutter Ternigt Pest Legion of Shelian U.S. Armay Association New York City Francisi Kasewakt Ifintingl Thoms Bromwski Hensdain Roly Miss Time Kosewski Jftrs Leverett Englisa Ceitral Ren Connie F. Kubiley Connie P. Kubilus State Street Raltwig Express Company Charles W! Toupiella and Sons Park Avenue Kubilus Pitts Islet Railway Express Sivvivore Aniase Teatis Clearwater Pls Réveral Aeavnleces Alexander Miake Elixatreth Biro Miske Burroughs Alexander = Miske Mnatt Frank Parke and Son Church of Christ Emil Nagy Wildie Mauntain Girave Milford Ulldred Daly Boulevard New Haven Gregory S. Doyle Bridgeport Avenue Devon All Welcek St. Ann's Charch St. Michael's Joemeléry Stratford Len Simon Westport Leo Simon Blind Brook Green Thee Stables Westart Manos Sonvalescant Hospital Charles H. Tewis East State Stradt Fernaipte Inhnston Ney Union Hill Not Simon Miasat Fin Mra Tohn Lawrence John F Pitzgerald Hamden Sally Glazew BI Fitzgerald Jot F Fitzgerald Wakefield Street Ari JohnsNerreal Trumbull Manoa Stroudsburg Neaday Beecher Espmett Whitley Avenue St. Rita's Church Wilde Saints Nari Tavet Boran Dickam City Fitegerald Harden St. Rita's Guild Whitneyville Women's Club Harden Garden Club Wallingford Country Club Hee Hunting John W. Fitzgerald Cheshire Nerreau Edward Olszewski Benjamin Olmcewski Sayreville Joveneweki Macigan City John Olarewsel Harrison, NJ Frank Haalty Harrion Frank Seike White Haven Romba Claroa AFR Ann Alocha Francis ‘Yaag B.sain Wwen Telny Sloak Lutmeray Cnuren Chofupe Atticiating Ligkeulen Cametery Fritada AMIEL Ayia Vetrugelli Tai Rei Ruieli Mary Rlvel Petru Vincent Fused Romigick She Séedaceina Sonu Lunegral Weslington Ave Ba.m Moly Rosary Alchadl's Smiday J MeniBay Pam Folirra Milfard Michael Prutka Apt Success Pork al” Isobat Rolyrus Poilska Achat Ronald Pilih Sonya Wasilewski Brathar St Morin Peter Polite Mary Yoana Lucy Feleece Julia Laake Atlas Nora Adela Lunecal Icom Ananerleon Mussinin Nls Lly Alex Prussia Mckinley Evanue AL Green Funeral Home Grand Street Bungay Igmaidt Southbury Southbury, Augie 4, 1271, Margaret Ann S Grrtehany Schnuidlaukiter Alberond Kathy Schrajal Oaklawn Kendy Certer Anamy Irenerican Benry Bishop and Son Falta Sven Westporh Monon Wesinoct Aatgmt Florida Charles Hy Lewis Tio Ener Tate Wesnerday Fant Ernale Allentown Pennsylvania Alley Grae Wis Tennant Brush Jackson Bevon Wit Arthur Dy Maakreeter Ehiaret Stratford Terrell Biniie Mele Tepeall Ey Terrell Mali Beldgepert Ar. Thaotorm fAeler Japin Jamiaska Mary ‘Tomapkoy Westnet Airect Betavad Virginie Avenue Biridgepari Piite Weinlee Yar Nieldt Wealminster Presbyterian Yenty Es Pourtinia

Havemeyer dies at 85. Yale mourns elderly professor

New Haven reported obituary notes Swenils Havemeyer 85 associate dean of registration at Yale University. A pioneer anthropologist and geologist, he joined Yale faculty before retirement years ago. He taught in engineering and participated in campus processions, with memorial services planned in the fall. Surviving relatives include his wife and several children.

New Haven Swenls Havemeyer Ye University School of Mneingerina Yole-New Maven Ligwemeyer University Alvin Andl Mayvemeyer Univer Sity

Obituaries and Funeral Notices Compiled for Fairfield Area

Obituary items for Paul Petrucelli and multiple local residents list survivors, service dates, and burial details. The notices cover Fairfield, Bridgeport, Stratford, Shelton, Milford, Norwalk, Westport, and surrounding towns, naming spouses, children, siblings, and military service where noted. Burial sites include Mount St. Michael, Oak Lawn, Mountain Grove, and local cemeteries, with Masses and church services planned across several churches.

Toscanini Violinist Dies at 77 in Italy

Toscanani, a renowned violinist and professor at a Maly conservatory, died at age 77 in Prima, Italy. He studied under Toscanini and led orchestras worldwide, shaping chamber music and violin performance for decades.

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Obituaries from August 1971 Trinity area notices

A stream of funeral notices from Avon to Bridgeport lists services for many residents, including Alan Lerhoun, Saloeiy MacDonald Jr, and Francesca Espadite. Details cover funeral homes, addresses like 1646 Fairfield Avenue, church services, interments, and reminders to call or attend services.

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Death notices and funeral notices from a city paper

A long list of death notices and funeral arrangements from a city newspaper, naming individuals, ages, addresses, and venues. Details include service times, churches, cemeteries, and family mentions, with notices from local funeral homes and various city wards.

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