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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1958

Page

12

Water line extension eyed by Danbury Aldermen

Danbury aldermen expected to approve referring a Sugar Hollow area water petition from 13 firms to the Fire and Water committee and corporation counsel for action. Petitioning firms include Bard-Parker Corp Castro Convertibles Danbury Centerless Grinding Co and Perkin-Elmer Corp among others located in town outside city limits. Police promotions possible at tonight's meeting chaired by Mayor John A Define Jr. Also notes on various routine city matters and an officer transfer to Tallahassee Florida.

Board of Aldermen City Hall Board of Councilmen Fire and Water Committee Corporation Counsel Sugar Hollow Barden Corp Bard-Parker Corp Castro Convertibles Chayes Dental Instrument Co Connecticut Research Associates Danbury Centerless Grinding Co Doman Helicopters Majestic Furniture Marcus Dairy Sunset Diner Perkin-Elmer Corp Semar Holding Co Upressit Corp H. Wibling Tool and Mfg Barden Corporation Aldermen John A. Define, Jr Mary C. Hoyt Anna McLain Danbury Ray Crank Danbury Federal Correctional Institution F.C.I Tallahasee Fla Capt. Crank

Mar-Tex Oil to Liquidate After Asset Sale

Shareholders of Mar-Tex Oil & Gas Co approved liquidation and dissolution and sale of assets for 4.8 million dollars. The deal becomes effective August 1 pending a favorable ruling by the U S Commissioner of Internal Revenue.

Mar-Tex Oil & Gas Co U. S. Commissioner of Internal Revenue

Milford Names New Councilman in RTM Appointment

Francis R. Sweeney, 37, was appointed tonight to the Town Council to fill the vacancy from Arthur J. Sable's resignation. Sweeney is RTM member elected last October and works as a materials supervisor for Western Electric in West Haven.

Milford Francis R. Sweeney Arthur J. Sable Sable Dircet Sweeney Carroll Brower Brower RTM Evelyn Kenwood Road Western Electric West Haven Charles Lewis Raymond Della Selva Della Selva Bedneworth Tobacco J Company Dell SIL Donald E. Wyatt Board of Education Raymond O’connor Tthe Bridgeport Brass Company Thomas Nolan Tom’s Villa Rosa

Seven Drivers Fined In Danbury Traffic Court

In Danbury Judge William R Jones fined seven drivers a total of 125 dollars. Dispositions included Joseph Bruhl 52 of Mill Plain district 25 dollar fine for passing a standing school bus George Waterhouse Jr 20 of Seeley street 16 dollars for illegal muffler Raymond Fuller 19 of Taylor street 15 dollars for a legal muffler David Williams 21 of Balmforth avenue 35 dollars for reckless driving Walter Fraizier 19 of Nod road Ridgefield 5 dollars for disregarding a stop sign Henry Wilhelm 51 of New York City 15 dollars for passing on a curve Charles Russell 38 of Lakes road Bethlehem 15 dollars for passing to the left of intersection.

Danbury William R Jones Joseph Bruhl RFD Mill Plain George F. Waterhouse, Jr Seeley Street Raymond G. Fuller Taylor Street David Williams Balmforth Avenue Walter R. Fraizier Nod Road Ridgefield Henry Wilhelm East 89Th Street New York City Charles A. Russell Lakes Road Bethlehem Iest

Tax Assessor Jeremiah Lombardi III Stricken at Home

Danbury July 2 Tax assessor Jeremiah F Lombardi Jr was found ill at 12 Grandview Avenue before 7 am He was taken to Danbury Hospital by fire department ambulance and admitted His condition later reported as satisfactory

Danbury Jeremiah F. Lombardi, Jr Grandview Avenue Danbury Hospital Gulf Station Saugatuck Treadwell Avenues Board of Selectmen Board of Education John Tolans Davenport Avenue Lake George Thomas Duffy Greens Farms Henry Ferne Franconia N.H Paul Kowalsky Richmondville Avenue Central Headquarters Town Hall Junior Hi Fellowship of Greens Farms Congregational Church Burial Hills Beach

Flood threat eases in Tampico as river drops six feet

The Panuco river's fall of six feet reduces danger to Tampico in a heavy flood period. The highway between Tampico and Tuxpan stays closed and a major railroad bridge remains shut as authorities monitor conditions.

Tampico Mexico Panuco Tuxpan

Temperature Blamed In Beauty Shop Fire

A beauty shop fire at Anthony's Beauty Shop on 189 State Street, near City Hall, was blamed on high heat. A gallon bottle of inflammable nail polish remover exploded in the stock room, starting the blaze which was fought by firefighters from an aerial ladder and confined to the stock room. The alarm rang at 1:59 p.m. and recall occurred at 2:03 p.m.

Anthony State Street City Hall Anthony Buonanno Box 14 State Broad Streets

Martinez and Lopez signed for mat show at Pleasure Beach

Promoter Joe Smith completed the card for a Monday night wrestling show at Pleasure Beach ballroom. Luis Martinez and Chito Lopez of Puerto Rico were signed to clash in a scheduled bout while Dr. Jerry Graham and his brother face Chief Big Heart and Kit Fox in a team match. Tickets for general and reserved seating are available in advance at the Armory Ticket Agency and several local outlets.

Joe Smith Pleasure Beach Ballroom Luis Martinez Chito Lopez Puerto Rico Jerry Graham Edate Big Heartland Kit Fox Jozaya Nandor Ludwig von Krupp Marvin Mercer Reading Karl von Hess Armory Ticket Agency Main Street Casa Baroni Casbar Restaurant Barnum Hotel Pleasure Beach

Yale appoints Dr Morton M Kligerman radiology chief

Yale University announced the appointment of Dr Morton M Kligerman of New York City as professor and chairman of radiology effective September. He currently serves as a social scholar at Columbia University.

New Haven Yale University Morton M. Kligerman New York City Columbia

Thor Missile Roars at Cape Canaveral Test

A Thor ballistic missile performed a full thrust static test at Cape Canaveral Florida indicating another firing is planned soon. Officials reported the rocket was secured on its launching pad during the ground test and that engine performance was the primary focus.

Cape Canaveral Fla

Alfred Noyes Buried in Isle of Wight Funeral

British poet Alfred Noyes died at 77 and was buried at Totland Bay after a Roman Catholic service. The notice records his burial in England and his fondness for America.

Isle OF Wight England Alfred Noyes America Totland Bay

German rider wins European jumping crown at Aachen show

Fritz Thiedemann of Germany won the 1958 European jumping championship at the Aachen international horse show with 106 points. He defeated fellow countryman Hans Guenter Winkler, a two time world champion and 1956 Olympic gold medalist. Thiedemann, a farmer and horse breeder, rose from a fifth place finish last year as one of Germany’s renowned horsemen. William Steinkraus and Hugh Wiley placed fifth and sixth respectively.

Aachen Germany UPI Fritz Thiedemann Oday Hans Guenter Winkler Thiedemann William Steinkraus Westport

Lyford weighs county race as plans stay unclear

Westport figure Joseph P. Lyford remains silent on a statewide primary for congressman at large while rumors he may seek the Fourth district seat surface at a meeting of area party chairs. A Thantom discussion centers on avoiding conflicts with sheriff candidate Burlant and securing a state primary.

Joseph P. Lyford Westport Fairfield County Lyford Penn T. Kimball William T. Burlant Trumbull Nicholas J. Phelan Fairfield Phelan Joe Lyford Burlant Joe Lyn Parser Walter Pitkin Julius Tucciarone Shelton Weston Monroe al Wilson Easton Hartford John J. Bracken

United States rejects Russia slander complaint

Washington reports the United States dismissed Russia's complaint that Attorney General William P. Rogers slandered the Soviet Union in a Chicago speech delivered June 21.

Washington United States Russia William P. Rogers Soviet Union Chicago

Nurses and Hygienists Win Salary Increases in Norwalk

School nurses and dental hygienists in Norwalk will gain $200 to new salary scales starting September. Nurses rise to a $3,000 minimum and $4,200 maximum over six increments. hygienists to $2,800 minimum and $4,000 maximum over six increments. The deal follows a Personnel committee recommendation after rejecting higher asks.

Board of Education

Police Chief Vows Action Against Illegal Fireworks

Westport police enforce state fireworks law over the Fourth of July weekend. The PAL has the town only permit for fireworks at Compo Beach, with a 9 15 p.m. start and about 5 000 expected attendees. Auxiliary officers assist traffic. tickets at police HQ.

Westport Samuel J. Tuciano Police Athletic League Luciano Compo Beach

Taxpayers Association Names Directors

Election of a temporary board of directors occurred at a Tuesday meeting of the Westport Taxpayers Association in the town courtroom. Directors named include Martin J. Capasse Edward M. Boucher Mrs. Grace A. Hale Robert Jones and Henry M.

New Westport Taxpayers’ Association Martin J. Capasse Edward M. Boucher Grace A. Hale Robert Jones Henry M

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