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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1956
Page
8
Local shop arcades feature a line of gift belts celebrated for Royal Distinction quality. Shoppers seek durable accessories with classic styling and subtle branding suitable for formal wear and gifting occasions.
A refined note touts superb luxury and finest quality in their class, highlighting calfskin origins and superior craftsmanship.
The November town court report by Clerk George E. Boland shows receipts of 3269 with 1434 from motor vehicle fines and 1167 from non motor vehicle violations. Bond forfeitures were 625 and 43 for parking violations. 173 arraignments. 77 fines and 42 bond forfeitures. 2 jail terms. 1 suspended sentence. 1 probation. 1 suspended judgment. 2 appeals filed. Civil receipts were 37 with 13 small claims and 8 regular civil docket cases. Goldenagers meet Wednesday at 1 30 p.m. in Legion hall.
First district RTM members failed to choose a Moran successor with Bellew and Salvo each receiving three votes and Alfred Bishop two. GOP members backed Bishop while Democrats split among Bellew and Salvo. Town Clerk Glover said another session will be held after year’s start. Permits issued for home addition on Lola Street and garage on Papurah Road. Evening activities include Roger Ludlowe High concert and Grasmere events.
School board members will join the Lions club for a 7 oclock dinner at Rudy's to honor town boards and commissions. Arnold Moore will introduce the board. members include Hartt Henry George Penczer Calhoun Clampett and Mrs Calhoun.
Homer Cudmore, member of the Town Plan and Zoning Commission, is elected to the Fairfield County Planning Association board and its executive committee. Health dept reports include eleven mumps, three measles, one chickenpox, and one choriomeningitis case last week. Glastonbury officials toured Holland Hill school site as Lyons and Mather plan a similar town structure. Lawrence Paquin leaves secondary education post to become Glastonbury superintendent of schools. A festive Christmas tree graces the People’s Savings Bank on the Post Road. The Andrew Warde High School auditorium foyer tree is decorated by the Student Council. Building contractors prepared a stand for the tree.
The mother of Jordan Perry, 31, of the South End, who was arrested in June while attempting to pass Brink’s loot in Baltimore, cried out. Rotary Club omits Monday meeting for Christmas holidays. St Thomas parish men’s league reports strong turnout at kickoff. Zoning Board of Appeals to hold next public hearing in January in Town courtroom.
In Superior Court Perry pleads guilty to 68 indictments as an accessory after the $1 219 000 Brink's robbery and receives a one year sentence for receiving stolen goods. Perry’s mother cries out that her son may be killed like Carlson. Carlson, a South End bookie tied to Joseph O Keefe, is believed dead after disappearing two years ago. O Keefe’s sentencing awaits final action on eight life-convicted co-defendants.
Holiday textile showcase features washable quilts with lace and velvet trims. Barbizon bed jackets in nylon cords with embroidery and lace frills priced 8.95 to 19.95, Evelyn Pearson robes and duster coats in assorted colors and sizes, including 14 to 24/2 and 10 to 20, with values from 7.98 to 17.98.
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