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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1958

Page

3

Church Society Plans Summer Events in Redding

The Woman's Society for Christian Service of Long Ridge Methodist Church in Redding maps summer activities. Officers include Mrs. John Brown president and Miss Lucy C. Stietze treasurer. July features a doll show and sale, August hosts a cob supper and a food sale, with tea and bake goods. An Art Show for children runs July 19 at the Christ Episcopal church fair. Edgar J. Aiken will substitute as organist on July 6. Fire District No. 1 plans its annual meeting to set the fire tax and elect officers.

Redding Woman's Society For Christian Service Long Ridge Methodist Church John Brown Russell A, Loring Lucy C. Stietze William W. Ryden Miss Stietzel Warren S. Darling William E. Deeper William Homer Colgate Stietzel Christ Church Edgar J. Aiken Christ Episcopal Church George Grant Laurence M. Ford Earle G. Sanford Vincent J. Hayes

Khrushchev Attacks West at Leningrad Rally

Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev mocked orange-size earth satellites and warned the West against atomic and rocket bases in a speech to steel workers in Leningrad. He insisted Sputniks prove socialist heights and denounced Yugoslav leaders opposing Moscow.

Moscow Nikita Khrushchev Leningrad Khrushchev Antonin Novotny Czechoslovakia Soviet Union United States

Zoning Board Set to Hear Nine Waiver Appeals Thursday

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing Thursday at 3 p.m. in the town courtroom to review nine waiver requests for zoning regulations. Kawalsky Properties seeks permission to build on 17 non conforming lots on Richmondville Avenue. Parsell Greens Farms contractor requests similar permission for Tupelo Road and others. The agenda lists Lyn Harding, Ian Martin, Raymond Snell, Alfred Restivo, Emanuel Massiello, Victor Sunderland, and Francis Hill among the applicants seeking lot divisions or building permissions on various streets including Cross Highway, North Compo Road, North Main Street, Big Pines Road, and Edgewater Hillside.

Zoning Board of Appeals Kawalsky Properties, Inc Richmondville Avenue Tupelo Road Jane Alan A. Parsell Greens Farms Grenville C. Mackenzie Lyn H. Harding Hillspoint Road Prospect Street Ian Martin Sherwood Drive Raymond C. Snell Burritt’s Landing John B. Morris Cross Highway North Compo Road North Main Street Alfred J Gertrude Restivo Big Pines Road Emanuel Massiello Victor Sunderland Francis A. Hill Edgewater

Town Clerk Lists Property Sales and Voter Registration

The page notes warranty deeds filed in the Town Clerk’s office listing transfers on Compo Parkway Easton Road Main Street and other properties, plus the Board of Admissions will register new voters July 23 in the town courtroom. It also mentions local church services and dentist Michael DeSantis opening an office at 226 East State Street on August 1.

Lois R. Clark John Carmella Vento Compo Parkway James K Margaret D. McManus Mildred Dollner Owenoke Park Edward A Harriet Richmond New York City Tuten Realty Company Easton Road William H Marjorie. W. van Scoycc John Cavanaugh and Sons, Inc Saugatuck Shores Merna M. Scott Colonial Buildings, Inc Main Street Nate Archie Greenberg Louis G. Weeks Dogwood Jane Irving Anna Weltz Paul R. Loughlin Sturges Common D. Reynolds Moore Brooklyn N. Y Fred Belle D. Hayes Beachside Avenue White Haven Realty Company, Inc Henry Redeke Compo Beach Carl W. Redeke Compo Road John W Mildred M. Redeke Alfred J Gertrude T. Restivo Big Pines Road Robert C Eleanor J. Rose Douglaston Louis and Louise Indelicato Buena Vista Drive Mary H. Simms Weston Eugene J. Wynne Westfair Drive William Vornkahl, Jr George R. Vorkahl Louis Indelicata Hillspoint Greens Farms George D. Constantines Amelian, Wyllie Cross Highway North Avenue William EF Audrey K. Roos New Cannan Stuart F Freda R. Heinritz Hillspoint Road Gerhard T Birgit .O. Feyling Stamford Charles R Robina Roll Riverside Avenue William and Eileen Baxter East Norwalk John Soltis Outrine Shari Lewis Board Road Michael DeSantis DDS East State Street

Alley Cat World Revealed by Downtown Night Watchman Tale

A downtown account describes alley cats as wary, wanderers who scorn human favors. The narrator observes furtive tomcats avoiding contact, dodging traffic, and seeking shelter near cars and tenements while a night watchman notes their wary, survivalist nature and ongoing replacement of mousers at a local eatery.

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Right of Speech Honored at Harborview Independence Day

Judge J Richard Fay urged preservation of liberty and justice through the right to espouse the truth at Harborview Beach Independence Day event. The ceremony followed a children's parade and a tribute at the Soldiers’ monument with remarks by city officials and local clergy.

Harbors'view Beach J. ‘Richard Fay Harborview Beach Drina Sherwood Christopher Cooke Jean Page Charles D. Steurer Association Edward H. Ehart, Jr Grace Episcopal Church James P. McGrath St. Matthews Parish Frank J. Cooke David A. Page, Jr John C. Threlfall John H. Bell Henry Maury Paul Kahl Russell Hocker Russell Raycroft Walter Reischer K. B. Benson Thomas J. Farley Cooke

Milford Town Manager Seeks Finance Director Post

Milford searches for a new Finance Director after John J. Kemish resigns to become town controller in Westport. Charles Iovine says about 15 applications expected with two received so far. Acting director to be named. fill takes about three months with top candidates interviewed. Birth notices and local sports and classes follow in the same Milford page.

Milford Charles R. Tovino John J. Kemish Westport Iovine Fairfield County Kemish Iovino

Four Die As California Town Fire Burns Smith River Home

Four people were killed when a morning fire swept through Smith River California. Victims included James Mathews and Mildred Mathews both 38 and Laure Halbein 9 with sister Teanette 7. Holbein children Darrell 11 and David 6 escaped from the apartment. The blaze destroyed a cottage, a two story apartment and the town library as about 400 residents helped fight the flames.

Smith River Calif Crescent City California James Mathews Mildred Laure Halbein Teanette Mathews Holbein del Notre Darrell David

Four Children Injured by Firecracker Prank in International Falls

Four children were seriously injured when a dynamite cap tossed through an open car window exploded during a holiday prank in International Falls Minnesota. The blast occurred as mother Mrs Harold Gartzke bought candy nearby. Leroy Gartzke ten lost all fingertips right hand and suffered hand and arm injuries while sister Betty seven sustained eye injuries. June eleven sustained arm burns and fragment injuries and Donald four suffered facial injuries. Police and sheriff deputies searched the downtown area for the responsible party.

International Falls Minn Harold Gartzke Leroy Gartzke Betty June Donald

Activities to Start At Playgrounds Monday

Recreation department launches summer playground program led by Roy M Lund Jr with activities in basketball baseball golf tennis and archery. Basketball for boys 8 18 at Grove Circle and Hawley playgrounds Monday Wednesday Friday 9 30 am to 1 noon. Baseball for 8 12 at Washington field Tuesday Thursday 9 30 am to 12 noon. Golf for 8 18 boys and girls.

Fowler Memorial Field Washington Tennis Courts Recreation Department Roy M. Lund, Jr Grove Circle Hawley Avenue Washington Field

Tender Pancakes From Scratch Recipe Note

A vintage tip describes making tender pancakes by mixing pancake mix with carbonated beverage and milk powder, using melted margarine and oil for greasing. Heat a griddle on low to medium, stir until batter is just moistened, and cook until golden. Makes about one dozen pancakes.

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Newtown Board Sets Friday Special Town Meeting

The Board of Selectmen calls an 8 p.m. session at Edmond Town Hall to review the Elementary School Building Committee final report, consider adopting the State Building Code, and rescind an existing sanitation ordinance. Voters will decide on returning unexpended funds, about $3,500, from the Sandy Hook Elementary project.

Newtown Board of Selectmen Edmond Town Hall Miles Harris Sandy Hook Herbert H. Cutler Bradley Randall Harold Jackson Rudolph Berkemann William Kloster Ronald A. Olson First Selectman Edward Coleman Connecticut State Board of Education J. Howard McGoldrick Edmond Robery

Doran Co Prepares Envelopes Aided by Post Office Shift

Doran Brothers of Danbury prepares to print extra one cent on every envelope as U S postage rises to four cents. Miller Lauffer machines, built at Shelter Rock Road, will serve Boston New York and Philadelphia post offices. The plant employs 125 with 30 percent at 15 years or more. Officers include John C. Doran president and Robert J. Doran vice president.

United States Post Office Doran Brothers Danbury Boston New York Philadelphia Shelter Rock Road Miller-Lauffer Printing Equipment Co Doran Bros Charles H. Reid John C. Doran Robert J. Doran C. Rudolph Anderson F. Ritchie Marindin Morton H. Baker

Frank Stone Continues Danbury Chamber Education Task

Frank M Stone Sr will continue as chairman of Danburys distributive education program. Raymond S Mann and Hubert V Morgan announced ongoing collaboration with school officials to establish a formal training component in Danbury High School curricula. Stone also announced the Aug 20 annual picnic for the 1957 58 class at his home. A sociologist cited that 25 percent of Johannesburg sex crimes were by those under dagga influence.

Frank M. Stone Itt Danbury Raymond S. Mann Chamber of Commerce Hubert V. Morgan Morgan Mr. Stone Danbury High School Stone Johannesburg South Africa

Alcoholism blamed for Greenwich death

Greenwich July 3 AP A man found dead in a field last night died of acute alcoholism Stanley L Peck 67 of Greenwich authorities said the death was determined by an autopsy Two men were questioned and released on breach of peace charges Lawrence Michael chuck 43 merchant seaman and Otto Lockner 55 both of Greenwich had been drinking with Peck at chuck s home when a quarrel ensued They were treated at Greenwich hospital for facial cuts Peck was later found dead in the field

Greenwich Stanley L. Peck Antonem Lawrence Michaelchuck Otto Lockner Peck Michaelchuck Lockner Greenwich Hospital

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