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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1958

Page

11

Survey on Sewer Line Needs Seeks Property Input

The Sewer Commission conducts a survey to locate desired sanitary line installations. Owners may mail or call 603 Jennings Road ED 53934 to provide name, address, and reason. Data will map future scheduling and reflect owner interest. Marriage intentions filed for Willy H. Deymendt and Loretté Cantineau at Town Hall. Property sales include Jones to Krumpp on Barlow Road and other transfers on Greenleigh Road Suburban Avenue Knanns Highway.

Sewer Commission Jennings Road Commission Willy H. Deymendt Loretté Cantineau Unquown Road Town Hall Arthur Anstiss Jones Barlow Road Edward Lucille D. Krumpp Hyman H. Pollack Greenleigh ‘Road Jack Muriel Brown Elizabeth V. O'Kane Richard Betty Lou Fleish Thomas F. Bialey Knanns Highway Ernest and Mary Tuska

Shortage Reported in Gamma Globulin Supplies

Dr. Norton G. Chaucer director of health announced gamma globulin used for measles hepatitis and German measles is in short supply. Local and state health departments report no available stock due to reduced blood donations at Red Cross banks. American Legion George A. Smith post plans to move bleachers tomorrow at 100 a m from Andrett Warde high to Roger Ludlowe high for the drum and bugle corps competition on July 26.

Norton G. Chaucer State Health Department Red Cross George A. Smith Post American Legion Andrett Warde High School Roger Ludlowe High School

Voter rolls down by 729 since November in Fairfield

Dron Is Noted Herbert Lepwith and Vincent Rosetti report Fairfield voters now total 21 174, down from 21 903 in November. Republicans number 8 556, Democrats 4 880, unaffiliated 7 738. Since November 943 moved out of town and 140 died. Permits issued for home improvements at several addresses, while Democrats plan a town committee meeting at Osborn Hill School Wednesday at 8:30 p.m.

Herbert Lepwith Vincent Rosetti Inne Fairfield

Newtown Driver Injured in Fairfield Crash

Edwin Cooper 2 of Parma Lee Hill Road Newtown was injured yesterday at 12:30 PM when his car overturned after striking a tree on Westport Turnpike Sturges Highway Fairfield. He was taken to Norwalk Hospital with a fractured right leg and scalp lacerations. Patrolman Michael Farkas said Cooper fell asleep at the wheel. Firefighters washed gasoline from the roadway. Cooper will be arrested after hospital discharge on state motor vehicle violation charges.

Edwin Cooper Parmalee Hill Road Newtown Westport Turnpike Sturges Highway Fairfield Westport Norwalk Hospital Michael Farkas Cooper Company No. 5 Gooner

City declares public bathing areas safe after water tests

Acting health director Dr H P Dinan Jr reports this week's pollution tests at Bunnell's pond Beardsley park Sr a side park and Pleasure beach show excellent or good readings. Pollution evidence at Bunnell's pond appears to have disappeared and areas remain safe for bathing.

H. P. Dinan, Jr Bunnell's Pond Beardsley Park Sraside Park Pleasure Beach

Barnum Festival Summer Programs Highlight Boys Clubs

Washington July 4 AP reports memory of the Barnum Festival with festivities at Klein auditorium and Stratford events. Two Bridgeport Boys clubs announce summer programs including day camps 9:30 to 3:30 five days a week and a Jerome Orcutt program with swim and water safety lessons.

Bridgeport Middle Street North End Joseph C. Kuhor Middle Street Boys’ Club North End Club Jerome Orcutt Boys’ Club Tar Woods Henry Tagatac Jaame

Grandson David Eisenhower Plays Golf With Grandpa

Gettysburg Pa July 4 AP Young David Eisenhower 10 joined his grandfather President Eisenhower on the Gettysburg farm for Independence Day weekend. The boy rode a blue golf cart, learned club use from the president and Gen. Nevins, and helped in a nine hole round. The outing ended with a sub 90 score, as David gained rhythm over power in his early golfing lessons.

Gettysburg David Eisenhower David Eisenhower Arthur S. Nevins Gettysburg Country Club Gen. Nevins Dick Sleichter Nevinns Eindowers Barbara Ann Susan Eisenhowers Washington Marine Corps Ottawa Army John Eisenhower Mary Jean

Fire Razes House in Waterford on July Fourth

A six room Waterford house valued at 38000 burned to ashes. A visitor received a minor foot injury fleeing the blaze. Mary Craig of New London was treated for a foot puncture and released from Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Owner Stanley Preacott estimated contents at 2000. Fire chief said only ashes remained. cause not yet determined. Also noted: plans for tanker facilities at Ras Tanura Saudi Arabia.

Waterford Mary Craig New London Lawrence Memorial Hospital Stanley Preacott Joseph Doughton

Vatican Press Attacks Ingrid Bergman Plans to Wed Again

The Vatican newspaper L Osservatore Romano denounces Ingrid Bergman s plan to remarry as harmful to Italian family values. It questions the legality of her proxy marriage to Roberto Rossellini and warns of social harm to Bergman s children and to Italy s moral order.

Vatican Ingrid Vatican City l’Osservatore Romano Ingrid Bergman Andanton Eisenhower Dulles Khrushchev Italy Bergman London Lars Schmidt Roberto ‘Rossellini Ieatian L’osservatore Romaho Rossellini Miss Bergman Peter Lindstrom

Minister Hangs Self in Tower of Washington Church

The body of Dr. Carl Heath Kopf 58 was found hanged in the church tower in downtown Washington DC. A paper wrapper from the clothesline and a rough draft resignation note were found nearby. Kopf had been missing since Tuesday from the First Congregational Church at 10th and 6 streets N W, near the White House. He had planned for a European trip with his wife and son, and the church had raised funds for the journey. Kopf, born August 6 1902 in Buffalo, taught at Princeton and Boston University, came to the Washington church in 1947 after leading the Mount Vernon congregation in Boston.

Washington Carl Heath Kopf First Congregational Church 10Th N.W White House Calvin Coolidge Polfte Dr. Kopf Army Roland C. Adams Adams Europe University of Edinburgh Scotland Buffalo Princeton Princeton Seminary Boston University School of Theology Mount Vernon Boston David Heath Nioyed Képft

Fairfield Man Arrested for Reckless Driving After Early Morning Stop

Franklyn S. Bulkley, 22, of Fairfield, was arrested on a reckless driving charge after police followed his erratic driving along Post road about 1 30 am. Lieut. George Butkus halted him near a restaurant to issue a warning for driving after drinking, but Bulkley drove away and was later taken into custody in front of his home. He posted a $100 bond and is set for Town Court July 21.

Franklyn S. Bulkley Fairfield Lieut George Butkus Bulkley Lieut. Butkus John Swinedoh Frédérick Campbell Tonce Town Court

Yanks in Moscow mark the Fourth

Eight hundred Americans and foreigners toasted Independence Day at the U S embassy in Moscow with Soviet officials including Deputy Premier Kosygin and Foreign Minister Gromyko. U S Ambassador Thompson met Gromyko privately over detained airmen after a border straying plane incident. In Warsaw, Polish Premier Cyrankiewicz joined 700 guests at the embassy reception. Argentina restricts wood imports from Paraguay.

Moscow U.S Alexei N. Kosygin Presidium Nikolai Shvernick Andrie Gromyko Khrushchev Llewellyn Thompson Tromyko Warsaw Josef Cyrankiewicz Jacob Beam Polonia Club Minneapolis Polanki Club Milwaukee Poland

Toronto Police Chief Takes Own Life in Park

Chief Constable John Chisholm 61 head of the Metropolitan Toronto Police was found dead by suicide in his car in High Park West End. A supervising Ontario coroner ruled death by his own hand. Gardiner said health issues had led to a leave of absence consideration amid a police hearing on alleged beatings of youths.

Toronto John Chisholm West End High Park Smirle Lawson Ontario Chisholm D. C. Draper Metropolitan Force Dundee Scotland Toronto Police Force Fred Gardiner Police Commission Etobicoke

Police Shift Promotes Milne to Detective Bureau

Police Chief Patrick J Flanagan announced that Patrolman William Milne will begin duties in the Detective Bureau effective Monday.

Patrick J. Flanagan William Milne Detective Bureau

Nixon aides to receive Treasury civilian service award

Twelve Secret Service agents who guarded Vice President Nixon during his South American tour will receive the Treasury department’s exceptional civilian service award. Nixon will attend the presentation in Washington on Monday despite the chaotic tour marked by violence and an incident involving an injured animal in Cape Province, South Africa.

Washington Secret Service Nixon South America Treasury Department Henry Cootes South Africa Cape Province

20 Foot Cannon Gift Marks Retirement in Ventura Yard

In Ventura California on July 4 a golden 20 foot cannon gleams in Alex McLeans yard as a retirement present from coworkers. The relic from a destroyer that ran aground in 1923 was bronzed and displayed at his party after friends learned of his wish to museumize the old gun. McLean remains pleased and amused by the unusual keepsake.

Ventura Calif Alex McLean McLean

Bus Schedule Announced for Town Swim Classes

Recreation supervisor James Penders announces a bus schedule to transport children from playgrounds to Short Beach for town sponsored swimming classes. The plan lists multiple July dates and pickups at Eli Whitney Birdseye School Wood End Homes Second Hill Stonybrook Clover Field Nichols High Park Wooster Junior High Longbrook and other locations with varying times.

James Penders Eli Whitnty Birdseye School Wood End Second Hill Jane School Lordship Stonybrook Clover Field Nichols School High Park Wooster Junior High Longbrook Second Hill Cloverfield Nicholss School High Park Playground Eli Whitney Birdseye Wooster

Measles Tops June Disease List in Town Report

Dr. Chester Habierlin reports June's communicable disease list shows 55 measles cases, 24 German measles, 22 chickenpox, and smaller counts for pneumonia scarlet fever strep throat mumps. The data were submitted to Town Manager Harry Flood.

Chester E. Habierlin Harry B. Flood

Legion Auxiliary Delegates Named for Hartford Convention

Delegates and alternates to the State American Legion Auxiliary convention in Hartford July 17 to 19 have been announced. Delegates include Mrs Ona Bristol Mrs Sophie Pivarnik Mrs Rose Jacobs and Mrs Mary Morgan. Alternates are Mrs Katherine Morris Mrs Rose Sexton Mrs Ollie Stewart and Mrs Florence Briley with alternates at large Mrs Frances DeCarlos and Mrs Anna McNamara. Permits issued by Building Inspector Edward C Goudreau show Tucci Realty Co Bayberry Lane three one family houses at 9000 each and J Oliver Carson East Main Street alterations 300.

American Legion Auxiliary Hartford Ona Bristol Sophie Pivarnik Rose Jacobs Mary Morgan Katherine Morris Rose Sexton Ollie Stewart Florence Briley Frances DeCarlos Anna 5. McNamara Edward C.goudreau Tucci Realty Company Bayberry Lane J. Oliver Carson East Main Street

US leaders to meet on smoke control

United Illuminating company officials are summoned to a Moon city Air Pollution Appeal board meeting at Firehead quarters at 2 pm to discuss improvements at the Bridgeport harbor station generating plant. A company spokesman says adjustments aim to fix issues with the precipitator system removing fly ash before gases exit the chimney. Assistant Fire Chief John F Gleason, director of Air Pollution Control, notes the review is requested under the new anti smoke and soot ordinance.

United’lluminating Company

Roosevelt Island dedicated amid Fourth of July fete in DC

Washington marked the 182nd U.S. Independence anniversary with fireworks and speeches. Ezra Taft Benson delivered the main address and Theodore Roosevelt Island was dedicated in the president’s 100th anniversary year. Governor McKeldin led the dedication noting Roosevelt’s gift of liberty and public spirit. The wooded 90 acre site lies near the Potomac between Key and Memorial bridges, once home to a mansion and summer cottages. Roosevelt Island was donated by Theodore Roosevelt to protect birds and wildlife.

Washington United States Potomac River Theodore Roosevelt Benson Ezra Taft Benson Jefferson Lincoln Theodore Roosevelt MccKeldin Maryland McKeldin Key and Memorial Bridges Lincoln Memorial John Mason Roosevelt Island

Actress 17 Divorced After Testsimony of Harassment

Actress 17 divorces Hollywood husband after testimony that the young businessman she wed in three ceremonies harassed and mocked her causing a nervous hive rash. Miss St John testified Neil Dubin, 23, caused the distress.

Hollywood

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