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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1958

Page

12

Danbury merchants wary as month yields $1500 bad checks

Danbury merchants report $1500 in bad checks during June after a suspect used a stolen auto registration to cash three checks in three stores within an hour. Det. Capt. James J. Whitlock urges caution and verification of endorsers to avoid losses. The piece also notes a Bloodmobile event at Danbury Federal Correctional Institution and local community notices about TOPS meeting and oiling streets.

Danbury James J. Whitlock Whitlock Danbury Federal Correctional Institution Harold E. Hegstrom Tops John J. McDermott State Armory West Street Public Works Department Sheridan Street South Avenue Austin Street Cook Street National Place

Playground Opened By Kiwanis Club

The Griffing Kiwanis playground at Liberty and Keeler streets was opened Tuesday evening with Kiwanis members leading the ceremonies. Ice cream was served and the project was funded by proceeds from March’s Pancake Festival. Supervisor Dick Jowdy plans a games program and a merit system for youths to help maintain the grounds with awards at season end. Assisting Jowdy are Frank R. Repple, Raymond F. Horn and Lee Brooks.

Griffing Kiwanis Liberty and Keeler Streets Kiwanis Club Dick Jowdy Jowdy Frank R. Repple Raymond F. Horn Lee Brooks

Constables Terms Expire Tuesday

First Stedtman Joseph Hy Sauer has reminded all special town constables that their terms expired Tuesday night at midnight and they must be sworn in again before doing constabulary duty. Danbury has 45 special constables plus the Civil Defense auxiliary police. some have been sworn in for a new six month period, many have not, and those lacking should report to the selectmen's office immediately.

Stedtman Joseph Hy Sauer Danbury Civil Defense Auxiliary Police Mr. Sauer Selectmen’s

Milford group adds guidance aide to counseling board

Miss Eilen McQuire elementary guidance counselor for Milford public schools is elected to the Family Counseling association board of directors. The agency, a United Fund service run by professional social workers, offers confidential casework for personal and social adjustments. The Milford scene also notes zoning appeals hearings on Hotel Mote expansion plans at 97 East Avenue and other variance requests for several properties, plus planning commission subdivision hearings and a summer band concert in Veterans Memorial park.

Eilen McQuire Milford Public Schools The Family Counseling Association United Fund Community Hotel- Mote! Corporation East Avenue Zoning Board of Appeals City Hall Appeals Board Rosenfield-Toubin Trust Washington Street James W. Miller Shorehaven Road Joel and Barbara Morris Sasqua Road Gardner Herbert West Norwalk Road Albert A. Boczer Ellen ‘Street John Carignan York Street Appeals Nathaniel Fillon, Jr Anda John F. Miller Belden Avenue Miss McQuire David Maier Planning Commission Veterans Memorial Park Edward J. Skrensky Scribner Avenue Violet A. Walsh

Church School Picnic At Lake Quassapaug

Forty eight children of St. John s Episcopal church school and 25 adults enjoyed the annual picnic at Lake Quassapaug Middlebury yesterday. The meal was provided by families and items donated by the Afternoon and Evening Ladies Guild. Prizes and attendance awards were given at the 9 15 a m service including Bronze pins Silver pins Gold pins and Gold wreaths for several students with names listed.

St. John’s Episcopal Church School Lake Quassapaug Middlebury Bruce M. Robinson Susan James McIintyre Charles Tilson, Jr Danlel Susan Dayton Charles Jacobi Sandra Peterson A. Fenn Dickinson Virginia Gillette Richard Susan Schoemaker David, Donald Peter Sturges Gold Bar Virginia Brown Beverly Ann Story Puan Me

Amaranth Fair Set For Saturday In Milford

Milford amaranth fair on the town green from 10 a m to 6 p m with Beatrice Smith as chairwoman lists committees for handiwork cards novelties books aprons candy fonds trinkets white elephants artificial flowers and refreshments. births reported at Milford hospital include multiple families with new daughters and sons born June through June 30 across several addresses.

Milford Court Order of Amaranth Beatrice Smith Betty Wilson Flora Preston Mary Redford Jerry Brown Connie Holler Avis Bishop Viola Neeley Fonds Evelyn Roberts Grace Gill Marie Loeffler Gil Wilson Bill Nygquist Wheryl Wsun Milford Hospital Pamela Milt Davis James Pressmar Ford J. Deprey Walt Brown Judith Schoomaker Ter Danielle Broad Street Edward Ane Presmar Virginia Pressmar Thony Giardino Pond Street Joyce Peterson Marilyn Peterson Ed. Paulette Shaw Ward Allen West Haven Roger Christian Merwin Avenue Virginia Brown Virginia Gillette Chas George Jacobi Joyce Peter Cone Burnt Plains Road Donald

Milford education group plans and transfers noted

Miss McQuire a Milford Education Association member and former secretary. active with Connecticut Education Association and Connecticut Professional and Guidance Association. Board discussed a sliding fee schedule and free counseling for those unable to pay. Office relocation and speakers bureau details offered. Property transfers list several house transfers in Milford including Norwood Avenue Campfield Circle Concord Avenue Sycamore Road Andrus Drive Ridgewood Drive.

Milford Education Association Miss McQuire Connecticut Education Association Connecticut Professional and Guidance Association Milford St. Mary’s Church Speakers’ Bureau Terrance Holliday Myron C. Barber George Weed Thomas J Ruth T. O’brien Joseph P Carol M Garvey Norwood Avenue George Lillian DeMello Carleton R Mae A. Swanson Campfield Circle Bucky B. Warzel Joseph H Margaret Bossuet Concord Avenue George F Doris H. McCarthy Italo Guncciardini Sycamore Road Mildred N. Sarapillo Edward B Louise DeBiase Andrus Drive Charles G Ruth K. Terry Robert J Claire Kerin Ridgewood Drive

Vacation Bible School at Mary Taylor Methodist Opens July 14

Mrs E Frank Parmelee leads the Mary Taylor Methodist Vacation Bible School planning group announcing sessions from July 14 to July 25. The program runs weekdays 9 to 11 30 a m with the theme We Worship The Lord featuring worship Bible study stories crafts music recreation and refreshments. The recreation schedule lists tomorrow events at Fowler Memorial building including the Retired Men’s club at 10 a m the Golden Age club at 1 30 p m and Junior Girls softball High Hats versus Devon at Washington field 6 15 p m.

Donald Umlauf Robert Sappey Fowler Memorial Devon Washington Field

Promotions Confirmed by Selectmen in Local Police

Three police promotions were confirmed by the Board of Selectmen after probationary terms. Chief Samuel Luciano opened as chief after notice from First Selectman Baldwin, with Lieuts James Driscoll and Salvatore Fratino elevated from sergeant. Patrolman Joseph Buccieri and rookie John Saviano also took oaths.

Board of Selectmen Samuel J. Luciano Lois R. Clark First Selectman Herbert E. Baldwin Luciano John A. Dolan James E. Driscoll Salvatore Turk) Fratino Joseph Buccieri John J. Saviano Edward C. Mogren Automatic Signal Corporation East Norwalk Kiwanis Club

Rick Retires as Assistant Town Clerk Amid Local Notices

Retiring assistant town clerk Rick concludes service this month at the home of Mrs. Mary Roberts at 139 Beach Residents Milford. The report also lists hospital patients including John H. Reynolds of 39 Alden Place and Mrs. Mabel Brooks, with other locals and visitors noted among vacationers and Barnum Festival bandstand involvement nearby.

Rick Mary Roberts Beach Avenue Milford Hospital Alden Mabel Brooks Harriet Kilbourne Neck Lake Doris Picone Caroline’ MacKewicz Pamela. Mininchelli Saugerties New York John, T. Lawless Long, Island View Road

Westport Diplomat Relates Expulsion From Russia

John A. Baker Jr. of Clinton Avenue, a U.S. State Department diplomat expelled from the Soviet Union on April 27, told a Rotary Club luncheon in Townly restaurant that the Russian people seek peace and better lives. He recounted being labeled persona non grata, followed by Soviet police and travel limits as he studied in Moscow and learned Russian. Baker, vacationing in London in April, said the incident stemmed from being deemed too friendly with locals, and he noted Russians desire homes, clothing, and improved living conditions after years of deprivation.

Westport Russia John A. Baker, Jr Clinton Avenue U.S State Department Rotary Club Ussr Baker University of Moskow Yale Mr. Baker London Moscow

Aides Named for Redding Fair and Girls Club Tennis

Redding Ridge Fair organizer Mrs. William Barnum announced the Women’s Auxiliary will run candy booth books white elephant table needle and thread booth and other activities at the July 19 fair from noon. Girls Club of Redding led by Mrs. William Prindle outlined tennis and swimming sessions starting yesterday and this week with transportation available and instructors named. John R. Sullivan Jr. from Sunset Hill Road enlisted in the Army as part of seven local youths.

Edgar’ L. van Gelder Richard Walter Fresh Air Fund Committee Alfred Willmott Harry Baumann Edward L. Koenig Ervin Waack John F. Lehr Ronald Brinn Stewart Baker Fairfield Susan Beriyenga Rachel Panico van Gelder Reichert Circle Walter Rabbit Hill Road Westport Edward J. Butner Mercury Richard H. Shirey Flood and Erosion Control Board Board of Finance GOP Board Wickliffe Shreve Clifford C. Thomas McCutcheon County Bazaar WICC Ed Baer Center Street Cape Cod Carol William Cotton Crumlin Road Arthur A. Miller N-Law A. A. Miller, Jr Vanicourt Norwalk Canada Josephine Byrnes Riverside Avenue PAL Compo Beach Sangalene Martin Capasse Ed Lee Finance Board See Thompson Redding William Barnum Redding Ridge Women’s Auxiliary J. W. Cole James Coop Candy Booth John Goldstone P.bredt Nash Patrick T. Mellroy B.standish Johnson Marion Donaldson John H. James Paul Crosby Harry Hermes Court Edmonds Court Brooks Court Prindle John Blach Robert Bohn Allen Hermes Lincoln Hanson C. W. B. Marshall Harry Mace Rueben S. Nathan Black Bohn Paul Howe John R. Sullivan, Jr Margaret Sullivan Sullivan Sunset Hill Road Army Danbury High School Corps of Engineers

Dry Millionaire Leads Oklahoma Primary Campaign

W P Bill Atkinson a Midwest City builder and Shetland pony breeder led early in the Democratic Governor race in Oklahoma while dry versus wet issues framed the contest. The campaign unfolded amid debates on Prohibition in the state. The Rev Kenneth Harley from Hertford England will conduct services at the interdenominational Federated church in Redding Center and Schenectady India?

Oklahoma City W. P. Bill Atkinson Oklahoma Atkinson Kenneth Harley Hertford England Fed|college In America—Union Colorated Church Redding Center Jlege Schenectady Harley

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