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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1956

Page

5

Stratford Christmas Vesper Carols by Methodist Choirs

The Stratford Methodist Church presents a 4:30 p.m. Christmas vesper service Sunday with combined choirs under Rev. Melville Bulmer. Mrs. Moriarty directs with Greta Wachs and others performing. Instrumentalists Hildreth and Elliott Winton, chimes by Gail Harvey, marimba solo of Lo How a Rose Ere Blooming.

Stratford Methodist Church Melville. Bulmer John W. Moriarty Herbert Hunter Hildreth Elliott Winton Greta Wachs Laura Kee Margaret Prentice Edward Carroll Miller Wachs Vincent Hardy Gail Harvey Praetorius Jesus Hark Herald Angels

Town Manager Commends Police for Fire Incident Arrests

Town Manager Harry B Flood forwarded commendations to Police Chief Patrick Flanagan from Spt. Joseph A Carten and Detective Andrew Hovan for arresting two juveniles ages 14 and 15 who admitted setting a fire at Sedgwick School Tuesday night causing $5000 in damages. Officers arrested them within 24 hours of the blaze.

Harry B. Flood Patrick Flanagan Spt Joseph A. Carten Andrew Hovan Sedgwick School

Exchange Club Plans Christmas Party and Ladies Night

The Exchange club schedules a family Christmas party Wednesday at 7 30 P M in The Fairway Restaurant East Main Street Bridgeport. Jay W Morgan president announces a floor show door prizes grab bag gifts and dancing with advance reservations requested by Saturday night. Baldwin Chapter Royal Arch Masons will confer the Royal Arch degree tonight at 7 30 in the Masonic Temple.

Exchange Club Fairway East Main Street Bridgeport Jay W. Morgan George Sykes Baldwin Royal Arch Masonic Temple

Zoners Deny Two Petitions For Zone Changes

The Planning and Zoning Commission denied two petitions for zone changes after months of review and rejected a third request, signaling continued caution in development permits. The action underscores the panel’s cautious approach to land use and rezoning proposals.

Planning and Zoning Commission

Local subdivision changes and permits noted in city council records

The November reports show zoning changes and subdivision petitions with many items. Permits issued include an $1,800 addition for H C Lovell Co and a $9,000 one family dwelling for Francis LeCardo, reflecting ongoing development activity.

Huntington Road Eli Whitney School Lind-McLeod Company Flora Drive Edward C. Goudreau H. C. Lovell Co., Inc Main Street Francis LeCardo Sedgwick Avenue

Town high school hoops opener with Fairfield Prep tonight

Townspeople gather for the season debut as the high school basketball team hosts Fairfield Prep at the home gym. The town Christmas party is set for Saturday at 6 30 pm in Boothe Park with Santa and a grab bag. Council aims to recess until after the holiday budget work begins. Town Manager Flood mentions a few job applicants.

Fairfield Prep Boothe Park Santa Claus Edmond A. Dorne Ete Harry B. Flood

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