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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1966
Page
5
Milford Police Chief Charles Polizzi announced radar speed detection will be suspended until after Christmas and New Year holidays to free officers for heavier traffic. The move, approved by the Board of Police Commissioners, reallocates patrolmen to handle increased holiday congestion.
Mrs. Grace Menhenick announces the WATES Christmas party will be held tomorrow at 7 30 p m at the Wildermere Restaurant. The group’s next meeting is set for January 3 at Milford Health Center on Bridgeport Avenue.
The Milford Little League announces deadline for reservations is tomorrow for a Dec 31 dance from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. at West Shore Recreation Center. The event is sponsored by the Little League and its auxiliary.
The Church of Christ Congregational will host a candlelight communion on Christmas Eve at 10 p.m. announced by Pastor Rev. Irvin Thursby. On Christmas Day a single family worship service at 1 a.m. will be held. no church school, but child care for under six.
World War I veterans and auxiliary announce a Christmas party tomorrow at 6 p.m. in the Fowler Memorial building on New Haven Avenue. President Mrs. Myrtle Martucci will lead with assistants Mrs. Ana Decresante Mrs. Albina Eaton Mrs. Carrie Johnson Mrs. Jennie Rucinski and Mrs. Mae Clark. Music by William Helwig.
The Planning and Zoning Commission advised Philmore Harrison of the Ice Cream Parlor and Lawrence Tirrance of Westport Auto Sales of violations on their properties. Harrison must remove a rear garage per board rulings, while Tirrance faces limits on driveways used to access the rear tract despite a nonconforming waiver.
A report by Dr. Francis Kalnian of the Norwalk health department details a minor epidemic of streptococcal respiratory infections including scarlet fever during November. Cases numbered about 163 per 100000, with other diseases like chickenpox and mumps listed, plus vaccination, clinic, and housing activity across the city.
In Montaldeo Italy 430 residents with 10 eligible women hosted a marriage market at an inn. Bachelors cooked elaborate meals hoping single girls would arrive after newspaper ads. No one showed up despite hundreds of letters from as far as Switzerland and England. Village’s remoteness may have limited attendance.
In Portsmouth the Royal Navy prepared a massive Christmas pudding serving 3,500 sailors. The batter used five pints of rum, 160 silver threepenny bits, and 600 pounds of other ingredients.
A writer from Nortisvale, New Jersey describes life with seven children. He notes warmth and companionship at the table, daily chores, and the need for authority, sacrifice, and careful planning to manage six beds, three bathrooms, and a busy household. The piece blends humor with practical insights on family life and dynamics.
Mayor Bowman calls for capital budget requests from department heads to update the five year plan. Submissions due January 10 for items over 3000 dollars, with urgent essential or desirable labels. Budget to Common Council by April 18. Some items under 3000 ignored for 1967-68 budgets.
The Greater Danbury section of the National Council of Jewish Women hosts a 8 pm meeting at the United Jewish Center with panelists Robert Mero ACTION chair, State Rep. William Ratchford, and Mrs. Carol Tallman. Topics include poverty, employment, legislation to raise living standards, and consumer issues. A Q and A period will follow.
The Lake Cardleswood Power Squadron finished a two week boating course at Danbury High School with 31 members passing the three hour exam. Topics covered safety afloat seamanship small boat handling and government regulations The squadron sets an indoctrination meeting for Jan 4 and a welcome dinner Feb 4 at the Danbury Motor Inn.
Mrs Patricia Wattley of Scarsdale N Y takes over Danbury War Memorial ballet classes as Mrs Inez Laube relocates. Wattley born in South Africa trained in London and Paris earning Royal Academy and Imperial Society credentials. She performed with International Ballet and other companies before marrying Rev James C Watley and relocating to New York City where she teaches and choreographs off Broadway shows.
A series of pre dawn fires in Queens Brooklyn and Flushing New York killed seven people including a grandmother and her grandchildren. A fourth fire injured six people. one critically. Authorities said a couch sparked the worst blaze.
Pinney forms a 24 member interim screening committee to determine the state party chairmanship. The group, including former officials and lawmakers, will define the office and staffing and assess financial feasibility for the position. Recommendations go to the State Central committee for final decision.
Warren Cave was unanimously re-elected chairman of the Board of Fire Commissioners at a recent meeting. Alexander Kish was reelected secretary. Cave has served since 1962 and works for Carpenter Steel of New England in Bridgeport. Kish, appointed 1963, is a Connecticut National Bank executive and building committee member for a new fire house on Jennings Road.
Health director Dr. WH Patterson Harris warns storekeepers against ear piercing, labeling it a medical procedure requiring a license. He cites dangerous complications and potential lawsuits from parents if unlicensed piercing occurs.
Church of the Assumption Holy Name Society schedules a New Year’s Eve party December 31 from 9 30 p m to 1 30 a m in Stratfield road church hall with Rose Berardi trio entertainment prizes and a continental dinner at 10 p m a breakfast at close Reservations limited to 150 and tickets from Joseph Farrace and Alfred Carranaco chairmen Emblem Club hosts Christmas party at Elks lodge 1496 Post road with buffet and entertainment. women hosts named National Woner society and Mothers' club at Andrew Warde high school to meet in the cafeteria open to juniors and seniors with alumni guests Richard L Feldman elected vice president of Sales Hall social dorm at Lafayette College in Easton Pa 1965 graduate of Andrew Warde high school and sophomore industrial engineering major.
The Marm family travels to Washington to witness Army Lt. Walter J. Marm Jr. receive the Medal of Honor for heroism in Vietnam's Ia Drang Valley. President Johnson announced the award last month. Secretary Resor to present during Pentagon ceremonies.
Milan Italy A Milan court granted legal separation to Savino di Feo 45 after he charged his wife Virginia 41 with forcing him to wash dishes and dust furniture. He said her schooling made housework beneath her. The judge called the wife's conduct a serious outrage.
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