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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1957

Page

4

Danbury Drivers Fined In City Traffic Court

Two Danbury drivers faced fines of 100 dollars each in Danbury Traffic Court. Joseph A. Doone, 20, had 75 dollars remitted after a drunken driving conviction. Ramon V. Cora, 30, paid the full 100 for license suspension. Several others received assorted fines or bond forfeitures. Prices are climbing in Chile.

Danbury William R. Jones Joseph A. Doone William Street Charles P. Chelso Ramon V. Cora Main Street Robert Paquette Alfred

Amazing new laxative claims in patent ad copy

An advertisement extols Catoxam and Colonom as a miracle laxative solution for constipation. It claims to remoisten dry, shrunken bowels and stretch stimulating bulk to provoke the urge to purge, touting overnight relief and safety for pregnant women, with a 98 cent price for 60 tablets.

Colonam Cotonaro

United Church Names New Board Members at 261st Meeting

At the 261st annual meeting of United Congregational Church last night, officers and boards were filled. William K. Skeffield was re elected clerk, Carl B. Adolphson treasurer, and Harry S. Irons financial secretary. Deacons, trustees, benevolences, music, religious education, and a new financial stewardship board were named with a slate including Dr. George A. Buckhunt, D. Wheeler Clark, Ralph B. Sperry, Donald S. Damtoft, Albert Morris, Dean Donald W. Waterman, and others.

United Congregational Church William K. Skeffield Carl B. Adolphson Harry S. Irons George A. Buckhunt D. Wheeler Clark Ralph B. Sperry Donald S. Damtoft Albert Morris Olive E. Osborne Board of Religious Education Perley Leighton Charles H. Merritt J. . Williamson Herman’ K. Beach Board of Financial Stewardship

Church slate lists officers and nominees for next year

Eighth Baby by Caesarean for one year were Ralph T. Mount, Richard P. Bodine, Wil mot Y T. Fiske and Robert C. Wheeler. Named for two-year terms were Howard B. Seeley, William S. Lyhne, Jr., Edward R. Courant and Edward S. Petersen. The nominating committee for next year, as announced by the Rev. Wallace W. Anderson, pastor, includes Frank M. Porter, Mrs. George E. Quandt, Mrs. Edward R. Courant, Lewis M. Lucas and David E. Kenney. A new set of Belgian stamps honors Queen Elizabeth.

Ralph T. Mount Richard P. Bodine Wilmot Y T. Fiske Robert C. Wheeler Howard B. Seeley William S. Lyhne, Jr Edward R. Courant Edward S. Petersen Wallace W. Anderson Frank M. Porter George E. Quandt Lewis M Lucas David E. Kenney

Skidding Blamed for Three Traffic Accidents

Police described skidding as a factor in three yesterday afternoon crashes causing vehicle damage but no injuries. Delivery driver Thomas Lucia 22 rear ended Pearl Haramore 63 at Central and Grant. Peter Fialla 1 and Homer Anderson 57 collided at Barnum and Central on ice. Fred Thompson 29 cited after striking William Herbert 31 at Boston and Kent while attempting to avoid a rear end.

Thomas Lucia Calhoun Avenue Pearl Haramore Poplar Street Central Avenue Grant Street Barnum and Central Avenues Peter Fialla Capitol Avenue Homer Anderson Sterling Place John Casey Boston Avenue Kent Street Fred Thompson Parroll Avenue Clifford Reynolds Thompson William Herbert Chester Road Dar

Ugolik Heads City Trust Quarter Century Club

John Ugolik was elected president of the Bridgeport City Trust Quarter Century Club at the fifth annual meeting held at Brooklawn Country Club. Emily Filsinger became vice president and Dorothy Day was named secretary. The club, now with 60 members, inducted Henry C. Beck Cornelia M. Pardoe and H. P. J. Duberg into the group.

John Ugolik Bridgeport City Trust Company Brooklawn Country Club Emily Filsinger Dorothy Day Henry C. Beck Cornelia M. Pardoe Safe Deposite

Rep Ferne Drives Plow To Capitol In Snowstorm

Hartfort report says Rep Henry Ferne of Westport arrived at the State Capitol driving a jeep with a snowplow. He said the setup helps GOP finances and that he trades driveway plowing for a $1 contribution from Democratic neighbors.

Rep Ferne Capitol Hartford Westport State Capitol Henry Ferne

Prison plan draws Enfield protests in Hartford

Hartford January 16 Two Enfield Democrats Rep Peter A Crombie and Rep Helen B Jaworski will meet Governor Ribicoff to protest state prison plans for a minimum security facility in Enfield. Residents fear safety risks from Osborn prison farm escapes and want maximum security at the new prison.

Hartford Peter A. Crombie Helen B. Jaworski Enfield Ribicoff Crombie and Jaworski Osborn

Connecticut Senate to set up Roosevelt centennial commission

Senator Benjamin L. Barrringer of New Milford proposed forming a commission to arrange Connecticut participation in the 100th anniversary of Theodore Roosevelt's birth. The measure was discussed in the Senate on January 16.

Hartford Connecticut Theodore Roosevelt Senate Benjamin L. Barringer New Milford

First 1957 session bids reappoint Litchfield county commissioners

Hartford Jan 16 The House introduced the first resolutions of the 1957 legislative session to re appoint Litchfield county three commissioners William G Raynsford of Salisbury John A Blakeslee of Torrington and Charles S Egglesson of Thomastown

Hartford House Litchfield County William G. Raynsford Salisbury John A. Blakeslee Torrington Charles S. Eggles Thomastog

Two year old boy trapped by toy refrigerator

Richard Will, two, was stuck after his mother discarded a toy refrigerator incident in Monroe Michigan on January 16. Fire department freed him from the appliance as he tried to crawl inside. The event echoes reports from Argentina's poultry census noting a 44 year figure and a 500000 head count.

Lin Monroe Mich Richard Richard Will Argentina

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