First Meet on Tuesday of Refuse Disposal Group
The Permanent Refuse Disposal study committee will hold its initial meeting Tuesday at 8 p.m. in Town hall with Lewis E. Frank as chairman. Appointed by the Board of Selectmen, the group will propose a new dump site as Taylor place dump nears capacity and a February 1 need is forecast. The town seeks a quick resolution in the Imperial avenue dump dispute, with homeowners suing to halt dumping behind the Westport Woman's club. State Health officials say the health issue is local. Other committee members include Dr. Guy F. Robbins Irwin Elliot and Leo Conaty.
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Lewis E. Frank
Pres
Board of Selectmen
Taylor Place
Selectmen
Imperial Avenue
Thomas Road
Westport Woman’s Club
Daniel B. Bradley
State Health Department
Woman's Club
Robert W. MacCalmont
Guy F. Robbins
Irwin Elliot
Leo Conaty
Westport Youth Injured in Wiley Road Crash
Anthony DiPalma, 17, of Rocky Ridge Toad, sustained a head contusion in an early morning collision on Wiley road. He declined medical help. The other driver, Paul E. Kern, 53, of Hillspoint road, was uninjured after crossing the center and hitting DiPalma. Kern was summoned for violating traffic rules. Damage was extensive to both cars.
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Westport
Anthony DiPalma
Rocky Ridge
Wiley Road
George Meeker
Paul E. Kern
Hillspoint Road
Kern
DiPalma
Kernt
Norwalk studies three ideas to ease traffic bottlenecks
Wilbur Smith associates of New Haven study three proposals from Police Chief Max Orlin to relieve bottlenecks in South Norwalk and the Main Wall street corridors. One way reversals on South Main from Monroe to the railroad overpass, and Rail road avenue from the overpass to ease southbound flow. Wall street parking removal and a potential four lane widening. A progressive traffic light system for Franklin West Washington may be purchased if proven beneficial. Board of Estimate and Taxation funds $2,500 for the project.
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Norwalk
Wilbur Smith Associates
New Haven
Max Orlin
Main and
Wall Street
Chief Orlins
Main Street
Monroe Street
Washington Street
Orlins
Railroad Avenue
Rowayton
South Main
Commerce Street
Isaac Street
Kiwanis Club
Wall Club
March Street
New Bakery
Westfair
Post Road
Board of Education
Police Department
Franklin Street
West Washington Street
North Water Street
Board of Estimate and Taxation
North Carolina Leads Nation with Over a Million Dogs
A dog food firm estimates the United States has about 25 million dogs in homes, with North Carolina housing the most dogs at over a million. The estimate recalls pets pulled from San Tos pack today.
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New York
Santos
North Carolina
Red Cross to Sponsor Holiday Dance Friday
Milford Chapter of the American Red Cross hosts the First Annual Holiday Dance Friday at 9 p.m. in Milford High School gym. Planned decorations by Mrs. William Walsh, Nu Mu Beta sorority, and many volunteers include chairs, tickets, refreshments, and coat check.
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Milford
American Red Cross
William Walsh
Milford High Schoo
Nu Mu Beta Sorority
Patty Gill
Jean Butt
Linda, Beebe
Barbara Adams
Betty Rindos
Patricia Griffin
Carol McLaren
Jean Bennett
Evelyn Diges
Pat London
Nancy Buck
Lorrie Burgess
William J. Finan
Frank D. Sommers
Richard M. Schreiber
Red Cross
Alicia Lane
Joyce Lance
Dawn Adams
Gretchen Knoth
Virginia, Mrozek
Barbara Blichfeldt
Tecla Thiman
Linda McAndrew
Sherry Karol
Patricia Jones
Robert M. Adams
Winthrop A. Smith
Harry Dickinson
Richard Schreiber
Russell Nason
R. P. Famen
Robert ‘Tracy
Richard Leggett
John Williams
William James
Wallace Sigler
Louis DeAcutis
Joseph Whelan
Anthony J. Russo
Edward Parmelee, Jr
Robert Murphy
Andrew Leahy
Thomas Leahy
Kenneth Sargent
Francis Guyott
Albert Worthen
Albert Murphy
Danforth M. Smith
Winthrop S. Smith Iar
Parties to Precede Red Cross Dance Friday Night
Several parties will precede the Red Cross Winter Holiday Dance on Friday. Mr and Mrs Robert M Adams Jr of 69 Cedar Hill Road will host a cocktail party. Their guests include Mr and Mrs Donald Spengler Mr and Mrs William Harlow Mr and Mrs Andrew O'Brien and Mr and Mrs William Barr.
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Winthrop A. Smith
Caswell Spring Farm
Albert Murphy
Mead W. Batchelor, Jr
Gerardo Lonzolatta
Albert Worthen
Francis R. Guyott
Kenneth Sargent
Thomas Leahy
Andrew Leahy
Red Cross
Robert M. Adams, Jr
Cedar Hill Road
Donald Spengler
William Harlow
Andrew O'Brien
William Barr
How to Give Your Bathroom Personality in January Issue
January Better Homes and Gardens offers ideas to add personality to the bathroom with new colors towels planters and shower curtains. Suggestions include playful themes for children and accessible styling tips to refresh a space.
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Better Homes & Gardens
Red Cross Relief Drive Reaches $625 In Milford
Milford pledges to aid Hungarian relief reach 625 dollars toward a 1000 dollar goal. Donations are requested by mail to Milford Chapter American Red Cross house. Robert H. Lackey of 257 Forest Road elected vice president of Fox and Pier Inc New York at a board meeting representing Connecticut interests.
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Red Cross
Milford
House
American Red Cross
Robert H. Lackey
257 Forest Road
Fox and Pier, Inc
New York City
Lackey
Fox and Pier
Connecticut
Woman escapes injury as car overturns in Newtown driveway
Beulah Walker of the Midway Trailer park on Danbury Newtown road escaped injury when her car skidded on Route and overturned in the Edgewood Motel driveway at 7:15 am. State Policeman Walter Benz investigated and made no arrest.
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Newtown
Beulah Walker
Midway
Danbury-Newtown Road
Edgewood
Walter Benz
Reckless Driving Arrests in Norwalk and Darien Chase
Robert T. Scanlon, 16, of Wolfpit Avenue, was arrested after a chase through Norwalk and Darien back roads ended on Harding Street. He faced a reckless driving charge, received a summons for Norwalk court on January 7, posted $40 bond, and must appear in Darien court on January 8.
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Norwalk
Robert T. Scanlon
Wolfpit Avenue
Darien
Harding Street
Norwalk Court
Darwen Court
Norwalk Youth Sentenced After Non Support Case
Nelson Hall, 40, of Darien, was sentenced to a year in jail by Judge J. Richard Fay after a City court found him guilty of non support. He could instead jail or pay his wife 50 dollars weekly if he posts bond guaranteeing continued payments. Bridges, 42, of Trumbull, was found not guilty of drunken driving but fined 50 dollars for reckless driving. Simmons, 18, of Stamford, fined 75 dollars for operating an unregistered vehicle and disobeying an officer. Schein, 51, of Westport, forfeited a 3 dollar bond for failure to carry license. Hindar, 40, of Stamford, granted a nolle on breach of peace assault charges on request of the complainant.
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Norwalk
Nelson Hall
Frederick J. Simmons
Woodstreet
Harry L. Schein
Crosshighway
Westport
William Hindar
Washington Avenue
Stamford
Driver Arrested After Crash On Milford Road
Eugene Davins of New Haven, 21, was arrested by state police after his car struck a highway fence on the feeder from the Post road to the Wilbur Cross parkway. He faced a charge of disregarding posted traffic signs and was released on a summons to town court December 31.
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Milford
Eugene Davins
New Haven
Post Road
Wilbur Cross Parkway
Davins
Tcourt
Christmas Decorations contest entries sought in Newtown
Entry deadline passed for the 1956 Christmas Decorations contest hosted by the Newtown Chamber of Commerce with the Garden Club and Horticulture Club. Four classes awarded three prizes each, judged by Danbury Garden Club members between Christmas and New Year, listing numerous residential and non residential decorations and judged by day or night.
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Newtown Chamber of Commerce
Newtown Garden Club
Horticulture Club
Danbury Garden Club
Herbert Terry
Leonard McMahon
Lawrence Heileman
Robert
Austin
Martin W., Shepard, Jr
Brandes Meeker
Kenneth Adams
George McLachlan
Boulevard
Richmond Stephens
Grea Hill Road
Robert P. Stokes
Church Hill Road
Paul M. Webb
Shepard Hill
Elsie Britton
Botsford Hill Road
James Brunot
Taunton Hill Road
Charles. S. Cole
Charles
Cole
Sandy Hook
William Dudde
Walnut Tree Hill
Theodore O. Gamimon
Sugar Loaf Road
Harry F. Greenman
Sugar Street
William Jones
Frank
Mack
Hattertown
Edmund A
Berkshire
House of Interiors
Church Hill 1
Edmond Town Hall
Main
Cashman Drug Store
Connecticut Shop
Danbury-Newtown Road
House ‘of Flowers and Crafts
Lovell’s Parket
Newtown Manfacturing Company
Botsford
Newtown Music
Newtown Savings Bank
Main Street
Newtown
Cianci
Stickles
George M. Stuart, Inc
Cub Scouts Help Family Have Christmas Dinner
Den 5 Cub Pack 24 of St. James Episcopal Church earned money by selling newspapers returning bottles and running errands to provide a full Christmas dinner for a needy local family. Under den mother Mrs. Joseph D. Brooks the group presented their effort at the monthly pack meeting and displayed the prepared dinner basket.
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Danbury
Den 5
St. James’ Episcopal
Joseph D. Brooks
Den
Mrs. Schirmer Heads Rebekah Lodge in Danbury
Mrs. Theodore R. Schirmer was elected noble grand for the coming year at the Myrtle Rebekah Lodge. Other officers include Mrs. Raymond Godfrey as vice grand and Mrs. Fred Lawrence as recording secretary. Installation set for Jan 22 by district deputy president Mrs. Edith Lane. A Christmas party with gifts for children and grab bags for adults will follow. Rainbow Girls to meet Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic temple for degree conferrals.
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Myrtle Rebekah Lodge Inas
Theodore R. Schirmer
Noble Grand
Edith Lane
Palm Lodge
New Milford
Raymond Godfrey
Fred Lawrence
Rec
Joseph Austin
Hilbert Johnson
Joseph Gore
Rainbow
Danbury
Order of Rainbow Girls
Masonic Temple
Charles P. Benedict
Antons
Light Rock Spring Water Co
Balmforth Avenue
Helena Jolted by Minor Earthquake in Christmas News
A small earthquake shook Helena Montana on December 25 causing no damage. The Helena Weather Bureau recorded it as the fifth tremor in 0 days, highlighting unusual activity in the area.
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Helena
Mont
Montana
Helena Weather Bureau
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Highland Avenue
Bethel
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N. Y
New York State
Rockwell Road
Patricia Moran
TV Star
North Main Street
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Winifred McDowell
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