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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1956

Page

19

Mrs Martin Named Milford Mothers March Chairperson

Milford notices list Mrs. Roger Martin of Laurel Manor as Milford Mothers March chairwoman for polio drive on January 30 between 7 and 8 p m with a goal of 38 0 0. Captains include Mrs. Gerald Rozette and others across local areas.

Roger Martin Birch Avenue Laurel Manor Milford Marshall D. Hitch New Haven County Martin Gerald Rozette Willow Park Donald E. Cogswell Forest Heights R. Mesold, Jr Corona Drive Asa P. Lombard Morningside H. James Fuller Bayview Patrick M. Capozzi West Shore Dorothy Giard Devon B. A. Bosworth Naugatuck Gardens

Danbury Driver Receives Jail Term in Suspension Cases

John J. Romaine, 50, of Forest Park, sentenced to 240 days in jail plus 180 days unless $360 in fines is paid. Convicted of two counts of driving while suspended and probation violation, with a prior suspended term revoked by Judge William R. Jones. He also faces additional fines and possible jail time for related offenses and was arrested after a two car crash on Hospital avenue.

Danbury John J. Romaine Forest Park Romaine William R. Jones Jones Hospital Avenue Veterans Hospital Fred Douglas Elm Street Fielden Ritchie Wilbur J. Peagler Fort Hill New Milford Edward la Flam Town Hill Avenue Willian T. Maloney Washington Circle West Hartford Anthony Beckenbach Southern

Windshield Firm Plans $7000 Plant Addition in Milford

The American Windshield and Specialty company will add a $7,000 expansion to its plant at 881 Post Road following a building permit issued by Building Inspector Robert F. Dixon Sr. Birth notices report a daughter born December 17 to Mr and Mrs Eugene Goralski of 35 Central Avenue and a son born December 19 to Mr and Mrs Herbert Sendail of 27 Brookdale Avenue. Tonight in Town features a Planning and Zoning Board hearing on the Town Plan of Development at Town Hall at 8, a Knights of Columbus party at K of C Hall on Bridgeport Avenue at 8, and Isebelie Rebekah Lodge meeting at Odd Fellows Hall on Daniel Street at 2.

Order of Moose Moose Hall Warren Bainton West River Street Milford Hospital West Shore Recreation Center Woodmont Chapel Martin Snow American Windshield and Specialty Company Post Road Robert F. Dixon, Sr Eugene Goralski Central Avenue Herbert Sendail Brookdale Avenue Planning and Zoning Board Town Hall Knights of Columbus Party C Hall Bridgeport Avenue Isebelie Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Hall Daniel Street

Hearing Set Dec 27 For Cherry Street One Way Plan

The Board of Police Commissioners schedules a December 27 public hearing at 7 30 p m in the East Shore Recreation Center on establishing Cherry Street Woodmont as a one way street. Local businessmen on Cherry street attend.

Board of Police Commissioners Cherry Street Woodmont East Shore Recreation Center

Garden Club Announces Home Decor Winners

Winners named in the Wepawang Garden Club annual Christmas Home Decoration contest. In the Door classification first prize goes to Mrs Curtis Clair for a Grandfather Clock motif. Second to Mrs George Barclay. third to Mrs Gordon Kay. honorable mentions to Mrs Francis Doyle, Mrs Thomas McCauley, and Mrs Theodore Hornish. First prize in the Doorway division to Mrs Benjamin Hamilton. second to Mrs Robert Scofield. third to Mrs Peter Brockett. honorable mention to Mrs John Short. First prize in the wreath classification goes to Mrs Gilbert Chaude. second to Mrs John Broomell. third to Mrs Harry Anderson. honorable mention to Mrs J Frank Coneybear. Judges were Mrs Edward Beach, Mrs Wayne Pierce, and Mrs Clarence Platt. Co chairmen were Mrs John Short and Mrs Ralph Sylvester. Nike Notes report 39 men from the Nike site off New Haven avenue will be home for Christmas. others nearby get three day passes. Men remaining to man equipment get passes for New Years. Carol Burns named queen and Pic Bobby Farmer king at Red Cross dance. Second Lt Frank Mountcastle and Pic Leon Adkins provided entertainment.

Garden Club Wepawang Garden Club Curtis Clair Boxwood George Barclay Gordon Kay Francis Doyle Thomas McCauley Theodore Hornish Benjamin Hamilton Robert Scofield Peter. Brockett John Short Gilbert Chaude John Broomell Harry Anderson J. Frank Coneybear Edward Beach Wayne Pierce Clarence Platt Ralph Sylvester Nike New'Haven'avenue Carol Burns Queen Pic Bobby Farmer The Red Cross Frank Mountcastle Pic Leon Adkins

Newtown Girls Win Second Win of Season in 45-14 Victory

Newtown High girls basketball defeated Bethel High 45-14 at Bethelcourt to notch their second win. Cliff Beers led with 18 points, captain Dick Mayer added 15. The junior varsity also won at Bethel and New Milford, 40-11 and 50-11. The varsity later fell 57-47 to Milford despite a 24-29 halftime lead. Newtown faces Washington Friday to close before the holidays.

Newtown High School Bethel High Bethelcourt Newtown New Milford Bethel Milford Abbott Technical School Cliff Beers Dick Mayer Washington

Danbury Shoplifting Case Continued for Mrs Boulet

Mrs Shirley Boulet of 87 South Street, charged with stealing five pairs of gloves and a crinoline from F W Woolworth at 251 Main Street, was granted a one week continuance in City Court and released on $290 bond after Det Capt James Whitlock and Det Lieut William Tobin filed the complaint.

Danbury Shirley Boulet South Street Liberty Irving Levine Louis A. DeFabritis Boulett

Hospital Board Names Committees for Year

The Danbury hospital board named chairmen and members for standing committees for the coming year. Committees include Joint Conference with chairmen Charles P. Collins and others. Community relations led by T. Clark Hull. Finance chaired by Elmer R. Stephens. Nursing school chaired by Dr. Ruth A. Haas. Building chaired by Lockwood J. Towne. and Review with Chair Charles P. Collins. Ex officio members include hospital administrator Robert P. Lawton and nursing school director Miss C. Lusebrink.

Board of Managers Danbury Hospital Charles P. Collins F.E. Ericson Walter Gordon Merritt J. Benton Egee Richmond C. Hubbard T. Clark Hull Joseph W. Dumser Mr. Hull Eugene J. Brown Leon F. Carroll John W. Douglas Albert E. Hamilton Austin E. Hodge W. Bigelow Ives Theodore G. Jessup Perry Katz Mr. Merritt John C. Murphy George F. O’brien Minatt A. Osborn Harold W. Peffers Bertram A. Stroock Elmer R. Stephens Robert J. Doran Mr. Dumser L. LeGrand Hopkins Collins Hopkins Hull Mer‘Titt Stephens

Announcements Planned On Closing of Schools

Westport officials outline the weather related school closing policy with two relay channels WNAB WICC Bridgeport WNLK Norwalk radio bulletins at 7 a.m. and siren signals at 7 45 and 8 a.m. Parents are urged not to telephone authorities. Decisions depend on transport highway conditions after consultation with officials.

Westport Board of Education WNAB WICC Bridgeport WNLK Norwick Danbury Council of Social Norman Reed Danbury State Teachers College

Blood Drive At FCI Draws 126 Pints Of Blood

Red Cross mobile collected 126 pints at the Federal Correctional Institution on Tuesday with 144 inmates and staff participating before 150 pint quota. Mrs. Thomas E. Rounds led the day as captain. next visit is January 7 at United Jewish Center.

FCI Red Cross Federal Correctional Institution Thomas E. Rounds United Jewish Center

Dr Stahl Memorial Fund Established At Danbury Hospital

Friends and hospital members contribute to a memory fund for Dr William M Stahl Sr to support the hospital Building Fund. Family members thank donors as gifts are directed to honor the physician.

Dr. Stahl William M. Stahl Dan ‘Bury

Yale Party Tonight at Ridgefield Barracks

The annual Christmas gathering for State police personnel families at Ridgefield barracks starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Stonehenge Ridgefield with gifts and entertainment after dinner. The arrangements committee includes John T. Small William Wallace James Costello and John T. Jones. Spawned lodge officers and other new officers are listed. DAV Visits Hospital Danbury Disabled American Veterans members visit West Haven VA Hospital today to distribute gifts to patients departing Danbury by 6:30 p.m.

Yale Ridgefield Barracks Stonehenge Ridgefield John T. Small William Wallace James Costello John T. Jones Masonic Lodge John G. Matthies Union Lodge Rudolph Gruneberg Norman Kaback Herbert A. Lamb Charles J. Thompson Guy I. Robb Allwyn White Robert Leach Fred Hanson Colombo Melillo Robert Otto Robert Goodfellow James D. Zalla John H. Hinton DAV Danbury Disabled American Veterans Veterans Administration Hospital West Haven Frank E. Bates

Car crashes into Milford restaurant on Post Road

An 81 year old driver, Charles Hoeger of West Haven, lost brakes and sent his new car into the front door of Howard Johnsons on the Post Road. The glass door sustained about 600 dollars in damage. Hoeger was uninjured and the car towed to a garage. Patrolman Carl Puchala investigated.

Milford West Haven Howard Johnson Post Road Charles Hoeger Hoeger Carl Puchala

YMCA Holiday Schedule For Boys Girls And Women

The YMCA releases its Christmas week timetable for the Boys Girls and Women departments. Details include lobby hours on Monday from 9 a.m. to noon with a Cadets gym session 10 to 10 30 a.m. and swim 10 30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Y closes Christmas Day.

Norwalk Ymca Westport YMCA

Students Decorate Westport Canteen at Country Playhouse

Arthur Bronner a Staples High senior led holiday decorating at the Westport Canteen in the Country Playhouse. The Canteen will be open Fridays and Saturdays 8 p.m. to midnight through the season and December 26 27 for visiting students with chaperones helping.

Westport Arthur Bronner Staples High School Country Playhouse Harmon Cardozo Evan H. Harding Walcott Street Philip Eastman John Arthur Edwin Mitchell Max Healey Francis McCormick Frank Smith Larry Hill Vincent Winkopp Robert

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