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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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