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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1958

Page

12

Church drops Yule in July service in Vicksburg

The First Methodist Church of Vicksburg Michigan voted to cancel this July’s Christmas in July service amid concerns over sensationalism and offsite meaning. Rev Albert Frevert supported evaluating the tradition for a possible return next year. The Evangelical United Brethren church also discontinued its July service.

Vicksburg Mich Michigan Albert W. Frevert Frevert Evangelical United Brethrgen

Children Exhibit Pets In Playground Show

A city playground pet contest drew many participants featuring dogs cats birds fish and small animals. Winners named include Linda Kanawalt Michaal Plos tek Christine Zok and Gerald Mangano with diverse categories such as best behaved most unusual and cutest pet.

Olivine Duhancik Linda, Kanawalt Michaal Plostek Christine Zok Robert Bajoros Bridgeport Hal Vo John Paghilsa Sive Debbie Konen Donald Konen Bernadine Krawcryk Anthony D'Amicot Paula Scaduti Robert Guzzi Karen Alphs Ronnie Richard Condon Kayman — Hadses Hest Katherine Billda Bothy Nicholas Baalle Prett Jonny Gelazin Dirgo Patty Ysl Debra Rogke al Gelazin Bobby Martest Ribak Fice Hibak Patty Richard Hillingslea Michael Buturla Mark Chevaliers Roy Rydingsword Frank Ruzbarsky Jimmy Severnak Donald Corris Fharp Billy Pow Eugene Chapman Mary Ann Gray Jackie Kopchik Shirley Kopchik Tosatdcih Sherry Zalkind Dolly Rice Linda Barbara Terrick Rice James Harding Mary McKenna Dan Sevito Rebecca Discepola Phy Secon Mary Jn Johnson Black Valentine Edmund Bish Doe Richard Hutzel Ron Eugene Ny Mangano John Henne Edmund Bish Tish Ray Greenberg Billy Galene Rogers Alfred Stuart Gabo Bob Mucherino Gus Poutons Mary Ellen Waeder Edmund Aish Enlene Rogers Patay Catino Linda Rice Kovies Ness Joseph Gomes Breciwood Toger Cadtin Mary Lou Dfest Elaine Griffiths Barletta Daniel Andrianna Convertito Breau Gerald Duhancik la Ann Convertito Paul. Benuvais Ann Marie Mauro Rita’ Lyoné Richard “Aprile Eugene’ Grombar Dorothy Prlopan Denise Leclerc Michael ‘Felesco Mdast Tom Ryans Sharon Cunninghamt Washington Pat Illvision Linda Amorando Joseph Aloranda William Sastram Richard Hutt Robert Payorzelski John de Brezinn Donna Fesserden Etten Barbara Lachowilcr Sophie Zub Irene Flathers Grooma Afioe Ghdbenar Netto Thomas Sey McKinley Sheridan Jeanne Principe Ivy Marsh Rose Mary Gabriel John Paruka Carol Maloney Pat Ataloney Fred Mueller Paul Chatas Rob Gabriel Mary’ Walker Eileen Spetrino Pat Fillion George Ginter Larry Spetrino Rita Vey Thomas Hooker Disis Susan Burke Susan Ente Bly. Ammon Joan Raucher Ada Zali Terry Munk Hargest Linda’ Damberg Linda Garribhy Janet Ammon Carmen Maladourdo Marian Durkin Ada Maldaonda William Bemaih Gay Bariick Joyce I Wiliams Ralph Gagitard Lynn Schwartz Patreia Bemaih William’ Bernath Black Hock Chris Brown Laurie Dulski Chis Brown Richard Pensants Eddie Helene

Laska elected commander of Third Legion district

Anthony J. Laska of Fairfield was elected commander of the Third Legion district, comprising 25 posts in Fairfield County, at the annual meeting in the Fairfield police station. He succeeds John Schneider of Darien. Delegates to the national convention in Chicago were named, with several alternates listed. Laska, longtime Benton Motors salesman, has led Legion activities including managing Fairfield’s Legion baseball team and serving on the state Legion baseball commission.

Anthony J. Laska George A. Smith Legion Fairfield Third Legion Fairfield County Chicago William Dante Darien Arnold Mayer Bridgeport William Ogonek Stratford Ard Harrington Norwalk andKenneth Buckingham Ann O'Malley Martin Callahan Ralph Repella Mildred Day Albert . Warner Shelton Lagka Benton Motors Company Fairfield Legion Prient State Commission For Legion Baseball

Elfrida Derwent Actress Dies in New York

Elfrida Derwent, former actress and sister of Clar ence Derwent, died this week in New York. She was a frequent visitor at Westport's White Barn theater, where her brother directs. Derwent House, the estate on Newtown turnpike, is linked to the White Barn group through Lucille Lortel who maintains it as a residence for performers.

Westport Elfrida Derwent Clarence Derwent New York Miss Derwent White Barn Theater Derwent House Newtown Turnpike

Local Pet Page Lists Wacky Bests at Show

A crowd of pet winners is announced with numerous category titles and names. Winners include largest pet Bobby Carter and best groomed Joyce Williams among many others, featuring a mix of dogs cats and unusual entries across multiple ranks.

Lawyer Urges Legislature Face Court Reform Problem

Hartford editor Leo Parskey argues in the Connecticut Bar Journal that the General Assembly must address court reform and interim judicial appointments to free the system from political pressure. He warns the state faces a budget deficit and cites delays in justice due to partisan staffing and scheduling.

General Assembly Hartford Leo Parskey Connecticut Bar Journal Parskey State Bary Association of Connecticut Ribicoff

State Comptroller Reports Year End Finances

Hartford July 9 AP The annual financial report for the year ended June 30 1957 shows the state’s revenues expenditures and surplus. It addresses criticisms of the Legislature and notes the balance between the General Assembly and the governor in approving actions.

Hartford Fred R. Zejever General’ Assembly Mit

Vivien Kellems Returns to CT Political Scene

Hartford reports Vivien Kellems a Stonington manufacturer and former U S Senate hopeful filed for an independence bid. She took petition forms for U S Senator at the secretary of state office and offered no clear campaign plans. She previously ran as Independent Republican, with 22,268 votes in 1952 and 1,423 write-in Governor votes in 1954.

Hartford Vivien.Kellems Stonington U. S Connecticut Kellems Secretary of ‘State Miss Kellems U. S. Senate

Obituaries in Milford Newtown and Westport

Obituary notices report deaths of Dorothy Ann Street a Milford resident services set for Friday in Milford burial in Milford cemetery. Joseph Busser 81 Botsford resident and owner of a sand and gravel company services Friday in Newtown with burial in Berkshire cemetery. Sadie Brooks 80 Westport resident died in Norwalk hospital services Thursday in New York City with burial in Mount Hope Cemetery Brooklyn. Survived by son Herman Brooks.

Frederick L. Street Milford Dorothy Ann Street Stevens Street George J. Smith and ‘Son Broad Street Hilding Kron First Lutheran Church West Haven Milford Cemetery Joseph Busser Newtown Botsford Joseph Busser and Sons Sand and Gravel Company Honan Main Street Paul Cullens Newtown Congregational Church Berkshire Cemetery Sadie Brooks Westport Sacha Brooks Meeker Drive Norwalk Hospital Riverside Memorial Chapel 76Th Street Amsterdam Avenue New York City Mount Hope Cemetery Brooklyn Brooks al Son Herman Brooks

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