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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1958

Page

17

Danbury Veterans Benefit Totals and Local News

Danbury area veterans and dependents received about 447720 in benefits during the past year per Augustus J. Hennessey director. The report lists compensation and pensions totaling 92295986 plus training, hospital care, burial allowances, life insurance and related services. Local notes include golf event plans at War Memorial and appointments and promotions in area businesses.

Danbury Danbury Area Veterans Hospital Connecticut Women’s Golf Association Mary Hutchinson Tadton Hill Road Newtown John Mannion

Holiday Ball at Ridgewood Plans Weekend Events

Independence Day weekend activities at Ridgewood Country Club include the annual Red White and Blue ball Saturday night and a mixed foursome golf exhibition. The program lists cocktails at 7 and dinner from 8 to 9 15 with Sunday afternoon events to follow.

Wharton Ford Orchestra Vaice Maureen Orcutt Beni Parola White Beaches Country Club New Jersey Charlotte DeCozen Montclair ‘Country ‘Club Bob’ Cloughen Ridgewood

Wagner College Dean's List Scholars Named for Staten Island

Readable record notes students at Wagner College on Staten Island NY earning dean's list recognition for semester averages at least 2.2 across 12 or more courses. A separate corporate filing lists Kilian's Market Germantown district with incorporators Kilian Marlis and Rader Martin A. and authorized 1000 shares at $100, starting capital $34,000.

Wagner College Staten Island N.Y J. ‘Augustus Deakin Kilian’s Market Germantown Andréw Marlis Kilian Shepard Road Martin A. Rader Highland Drive

Firemen Steak Dinner Raised by West Redding VFD

The West Redding Volunteer Fire Department No. 2 hosts an annual steak dinner on the firehouse grounds Saturday with Robert W. Pattison leading the committee and the auxiliary handling coffee and desserts. Also noted are Grange competitive night plans for July 14 with two teams, rehearsals, and refreshments provided by local members and spouses.

Redding West Robert W. Pattison Woman's Auxiliary Grange Philip. E. Bergquist Ernest Williams Bergquist Harry House Shirley Johnson

James Broderick Named Firemen Show Head

James F. Broderick named chairman of Milford Fire Department 14th annual Firemen’s Variety Show. The 10 act New York revue will be Aug 2 at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium with a 2 p.m. Children's performance. Co chairs Steve Racz and Al Porter. treasurer James Stewart. program committee John Costello Milton Osgood Larry Mitchell Ken Huber. Chief Richard F. Coley honorary chairman. Tickets on sale at fire stations. Booking agent Thomas O’Connell of New York City.

James F. Broderick Milfords New York Steve Racz al Porter Mr. Broderick James ‘Stewart John Costello Milton Osgood Larry Mitchell Ken Huber Richard F. Coley Broderick Thomas O'Connell New York City George Weed Robert W Eleanor L. Bain I Donald Joyce Bird Pearl Hill Street Julian and Curtis Booth John J. Bat Cecile G. Fairhee Seaview Avenue People’s Savings Bank of Bridgeport Summer G. Whittler Veterans Affairs Greenfield Road

Atlas plans large $623000 Post Road shopping center

Atlas Milford Inc receives a building permit for a 69,309 square foot single story commercial building in its $30 million Post Road shopping center project. Building Inspector Carl Viola issues the permit along with several other permits for residences and alterations in nearby properties. The Board of Education denies a boundary change requested for Kay Avenue school to avoid double sessions. Local leagues report multiple baseball games with notable home runs and wins. The town manager begins drafting the annual fiscal year report due July 31. Marriage intent notices include Helen Daly and Patsy Sorretino plus Ruth Pine and Richard Bonner. Linda Whitnall is praised for rescuing a drowning victim.

Atlas Milford,Inc Post Road Carl T. Viola Lawrence ,M. Turner Sparrow Bush Lane Delphine A. Dubois Naugatuck Avenue Edward G. Banks Plains Road William Flanagan Melba’ Street Donald Stewart Old Field Lane Thomas I. Norton Naugatuck Ayiue Kay Avenue Board of Education Kay ‘Avenue School Joseph A. Foran Lenox Avenue James Paul Trinity Lutheran Chris Nelson Blase Harry Baker Lutherans Woodmouth Norden VEFW Police Department Walt Nichols Vets Tom Canschi Corona Park Milford River Don Walkley Jack Finn Fred Moffett Charles R. ‘ Iovino George Weed Helen Ignatowski Daly Herbert Street

Fireworks display and Little League games planned tonight

The Exchange club and Volunteer Fire Department host an 8 30 p m fireworks show at the school field with a flag ceremony and a 9 p.m. start. A pre-event softball game pits Exchange members against firefighters. James J Hooker leads, with Michael J Ceruzzi and others assisting. donations from firemen boosted the show. A rainout makeup game and Little League matchups at Easton Park follow, alongside Confessions for family Communion Sunday at Notre Dame. Staples school enrollment figures are released by Superintendent Lumley noting space constraints in kindergarten and fourth grade and 49 ninth graders in 1958 with 7 private-school graduates.

Exchange Club Fire Department James J. Hooker Michael J. Ceruzzi Sheldon Smohan Charles L. Batchelder James J. Srederick Homer L. Bradley Hooker Boy Scouts Russell’ P. Cumming Easton Park Notre Dame Easton Little League Bears Hawks Bears Edward S. Myers A. J. Chrzanowski Lynn M. Esten Board of Education Raymond H. Lumley Staples Lumley Helen Bilash

Mutual funds report June assets and per share value

Great American Investors Co Inc posts net assets of 62.78 million or 31.81 a share vs 70.19 million or 45.89 a share a year earlier. Niagara Share Corp shows 45.89 million or 25.46 a share vs 50.81 million or 28.18 a share a year earlier. General Mutual Fund Inc reports 5.41 million or 16.44 a share on 328,987 shares vs 5.20 million or 17.12 a share on 303,927 shares a year earlier.

Great American Investors Co, Inc Niagara Share Corp General Mutual Fund Inc

Monroe-Stepdney Post Reports Postal Revenue Rise

The Stevenson Post Office posted June quarter receipts of 473.13, up 54.89 from last year, with six month total of 866.88, up 197.50 over 1957. Summer hours listed and last daily mail at 6 15 p.m. Building permits issued include Cahill, Ladd, Gulas, Hofferman, Schoenberg, Page, and others. local clubs schedule picnics and meetings. Monroe Library to close for a holiday weekend.

Monroe-Stepneys Stevenson Stevenson Saime Anamarie W. Clifford Erik Olsen Marcia Cahill Valley View Road Robert Ladd Business Mary Gulas Purdy Hill Road Donald Hoffer-man Maple Terrace M. Nordan Schoenberg Pepper Street Thomas Page Lynn Rive Stamford Boys Club Fred Kelley Old Webb Road Myron J June Wininger Church Street Lavern B. Carey Old Zoar Road East Village Methodist Church Men's Club Charles Cornut Theodore Nichols Dwain E. Ranall

Dentist Kilbey Opens Easton Office in July

Dr. Charles R. Kilbey, former Milford resident and Bridgeport dentist, moves to Manor Lane and Sport Hill Road in Easton and will open his general dentistry and oral surgery practice in the third week of July. He is a Tufts and UConn graduate, WW II veteran, and former Army captain.

Japan Bridgeport Connecticut Kilbey Patterson Club Congregational Church of Baston Kilney Ruth Vachon Bridgewater, Mass Mass. Memorial Hospital Boston Cynthia Louise

Town licenses issued to plumbers and electricians

June license revenue totaled 475 with 22 licenses issued under a new town ordinance requiring master and journeyman plumbers and electricians to be licensed. Construction values fell from 527473 in May to 255935 in June while building permits dropped from 60 in May to 44 in June.

Arthur A. Miller Pines and Zoning Commission Miller Robert Wyllie George Street Greens Farms Thomas Lynch Roseville Road

Selectmen Purchase Two Highway Trucks

The Board of Selectmen has contracted to buy two trucks for highway work. The purchase aims to improve road maintenance capacity and fleet efficiency amid upcoming seasonal demands.

Selectmen Board of Selectmen

Fireworks Tonight At Compa Beach

The only legal display in town will be set off at 9 15 p m at Compa Beach under the sponsorship of the Police Athletic League Tickets cost 1 and children under 12 are admitted free The Cedar Point Yacht Club

Compa Beach Police Athletic League Cedar Point

Boy Hurt on Train Sues Railroad for 20000

Milford mother files a 20000 suit in New Haven Superior Court on behalf of her 11 year old son David Boras who lost tips of two fingers when a door slammed shut on his hand after he tried to exit a New Haven line train on Feb 3. Plastic surgery was performed and a 12 month count shows a record number of ocean going vessels.

Milford New York, New Haven

Fourth of July Commodore Cup at Compo Beach

The club will stage its annual Commodore Cup sailing races this afternoon off Compo Beach. A buffet luncheon follows at 12 30 p m at the yacht club with all members and friends invited. Plans for a bocce league stalled as reps failed to attend YMCA meeting for Recreation Commission run league.

Compo Beach Yacht Club YMCA Recreation Commission

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