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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1959
Page
29
Albert Solnit planning director says a traffic counter will be rented to record volumes at about 50 locations over roughly three months. The study, done with the Public Works department, aims to map current patterns and assess need for new arteries as the town grows.
A panel discussion titled What Keeps Johnny in Orbit will be held by the Osborn Hill school PTA Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the school. Janice Parks chief social worker at the Mid Fairfield Guidance Clinic will be moderator with Rev Thomas McGrath S J Fairfield University and Dr John C Dower pediatrician as panelists. Evelyn Duback hag sold land on Black Rock Avenue to Samuel C Derman in a deed filed with the Town clerk’s office.
Muriel Ellis announces staff will discuss the library reference work at a Town Topics radio session on Feb 1 pm. Lydia Wells will moderate, as the Chamber of Commerce and neighborhood organizations recommend council action to appoint members to a committee to draft a sign ordinance. An announcement of the committee is expected next week. A new Brown River bridge near Port Moresby, New Guinea, links the Kanosia copra district.
Milford PTA Council opposed party labels and at large elections for the Board of Education as proposed in the city charter sent to the General Assembly. Officers said nonpartisan selection would prevent a board drawn from a single town area and ensure qualified candidates commit time to public service.
Roger R. Thompson of the Portsmouth Herald was named president of the New England Association of Circulation Managers at its 42nd annual meeting in Boston. Other officers include Jeremiah J. Kelcher and Albert J. Stoeckel as vice presidents, Manuel G. Berman as secretary treasurer, and a slate of directors from major regional papers. Among honored newsboys, Joseph Truncale of the Danbury News Times was cited for heroism delivering papers.
The story honors a local rescuer who saved a drowning boy and was presented a plaque. The article also notes a latest census count of greased snow geese, estimating about 46,300 individuals worldwide.
The Chamber of Commerce thanks First Selectman Dimitl L. Kinnie and town officials for cooperation in the Christmas program. Nathan Smirnoff and Milton C. McDonald cite help from town departments, Board of Education, recreation and police, fire, and park services in making the effort a success. Also noted is the Smedley Dramatics club officers election at Andrew Warde High School.
State Representative Murray II introduces a bill to grant a $230 veteran bonus to Korean War veteran Mark G. Gildea of 2083 Stratfield Road who missed the Sept 28 deadline for filing the application.
James Mastroni was named chairman of the Police Benefit Association committee for the Widow's Pension fund. Local patrolmen Gordon Edwards Glenn Austin and Robert Dunn join the leadership roster. Firemen will also form a committee to work with police on the event. Bradley Morehouse halts Town Meeting duties to attend St Pauls Episcopal parish meeting. Edward Filanowski and his wife return from a Miami trip combining business and pleasure. James E Murray named clerk of the ...
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