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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1958

Page

21

Board to Decide Monday On Ain Project Funds

The Board of Finance will meet in special session Monday at 8 30 PM to study bids on an appropriation for the Staples High School project. Public Works reports 14 contractors have taken plans for the North avenue drainage and paving work between Long Lots road and Cross Highway. The town meeting will vote on an $84 320 90 appropriation to complete the new Staples High School.

Board of Finance P.m. J Couertroom Children’s Rita Pascal Wcauthe Corney the Clows Philadsl Public Works James E. Czel North Avenue Long Lots Road Cross Highway Céeh North’avenue Bedford Board of Fieet Staples High

Fifteen Police Officers Qualify At Pistol Shoot

Fifteen members of the Police Department earned pistol ratings at Sunday's semi annual shoot at the Camp Mahackeno outdoor range. Elite scores 275 to 300 named Chief Samuel J. Luciann Captain Louis Rosenau Det George Ward and Patrolmen William Stefan Joseph Romano George Nigent. Sharpshooter ratings 250 to 274 earned by Lieut Salvatore Frdino Sgt Carmen De Mattio and Patrolmen J Austin McAleenan Edward Ferenz William Smith Edward Grant John Gudeik Howard Burling Robert Skinner. Marksman scores 225 to 249 earned by Patrolmen How ard Burling and Robert Skinner.

Camp Mahackeno Samuel J. Luciann Louis Rosenau George Ward William Stefan Joseph Romano George Nigent Litesta Salvatore Frdtino Carmen DeMattio J. Austin McAleenan Edward Ferenz Wiliam Smith Edward Grant John Gudeik Howard Burling Robert Skinner Doubleday Field

Signs Barring Trucks Placed by Police

Signs posted by the Police department bar through trucks on Riverside avenue to the Post road and Saugetuck avenue near the Westport Norwalk line. Police Chief Samuel J. Luciano said the ordinance will be strictly enforced. Town librarian Eleanor Street attended the American Library Association convention in San Francisco.

Riverside Eleanor Street American Library Association San Francisco

Thurber Play Opens At Playhouse Friday

One of James Thurber s best loved children stories comes to life at the Playhouse this Friday. Local cast and crew bring the whimsical tale to the stage adapting Thurber s cherished characters for a family audience.

Contractor Starts Work Repairing Woodmont Rd West

The Lizzar Construction Company began repairs on Woodmont Road after a dispute over turnpike work. Town officials and state highway officials demanded the firm restore the road to its original condition and warned of legal action if checks and safeguards were not met.

Lizzar Construction Company State Highway Department Woodmont Road Mehard’ H. Lynch Walter Mazzocki Charles Loving Mazzocki Public Works Louis J. Ferony Richard I. Minnaman Connecticut Ferony Minnaman Henry Foran Council

Regional high school plan eyed at Easton Redding meeting

Tonight at 8:30 a public meeting at the Redding school Lonetown road will review architectural and educational plans for a proposed regional high school for Easton and Redding. A bond referendum for about 1.65 million dollars to fund the project is set for Saturday with polling locations in Redding and Easton.

Easton Redding Lonetown Road Redding School Georgetown

GOP Candidates Plan August 24 Outing in Outing

Republican Town Committee announces August 24 outing at Fowler Memorial field with Legion hall access from 2 to 8 p.m. Featured candidates include State Comptroller Frederick Zeller Senator William Purtell and Congressman Albert Cretella, among others, with a chicken dinner and clam chowder available.

Republican Town Committee GOP Diane ‘Toulson Republican Frederick Zeller Abraham Ribicoff William Purtell Albert Cretelia Stephen Sweeney Simon Cohen William Pollard New Haven Fowler Memorial Legion Hall

Bid Opening Delayed On Laurel Beach Drains

The town delays bids for the Laurel Beach storm water drain extension due to site preliminary work. Howard W. Ward Jr says Sixth Seventh and Eighth Avenues are included and a new call for bids will be issued after engineering input. no date set yet. Bids for a front end loader were to be opened at 2:30 p.m. July 36 in room 209.

Laurel Beach Howard W. Ward Ward Town Court

Alsop Urges Voters to Back Zeller in Governor Race

John Alsop urged Rhode Island voters to back Fred R. Zeller and the Republican ticket after losing the nomination. He said Zeller’s experience would ensure a sound stable administration and praised Republican teamwork over Democratic party leadership.

Hartford John Alsop Alsop Fred R. Zeller Hartford Insurance Tam Fred Zeller Mr. Alsop

Danbury Area Planning Urged By Chamber of Commerce

The Danbury Chamber of Commerce urges regional planning for the Danbury area, naming a committee to explore a defined planning region. Chamber president Mann says the group will work with state planners to map a regional plan and coordinate with nearby towns and school projects.

Chamber of Commerce Danbury Mann William Blakely Connecticut State Development Commission Development Commission Board of Education Rayston Danbury High Jown Elizabeth Jones Mary Nash Mary’ Vulcano Chamber Bey Joy L. Polhemus Janet C. Ziegler

Danbury School Board Approves New Plans and Staff Changes

The Danbury board approves new planning region talks and notes shifts in school personnel. Scout Troop 81 camps at Camp Mauwehu under Ralph Baldelli and William Lanigan. Catholic War Veterans sponsor. Mill Ridge gains Park Avenue head custodian Robert Letourneau. Dr Martin Randolph named school doctor and Dr Stanley Warmflash school dentist. English program funding listed at $4,000 and guidance counselor Catherine Gadarowski at $5,100.

Development Commission Danbury Mauwehu Mowhawk Ralph Baldelli William Lanigan Veterans of Catherine Gadarowski Martin FE Randolph

Danbury Withdraws Boggs Pond Acreage From Sale

The city asks Danbury to stop selling 30 acres at Boggs Pond adjoining the West Lake reservoir. The two parcels, acquired by tax foreclosures, are paused while seven other town owned parcels proceed to sealed bids. Also noted are two marriage license filings and a state condemnation certificate for land on Kohanza Street linked to the Danbury Expressway project.

City of Danbury Town of Boggs Pond West Lake Board of ‘Selectmen John A. Define, Jr Selectman Joseph H. Sauer Selectmen's Office J. Augustus Deakin Frank van Leuren Mary Agnes van Leuren Gardner, N. Y Armando Pena Lake Carmel N Y Nora Wahlquist New York City Kohanza Street Frank Falvo Harding Street Wethersfield Mary S. Falvo

Naturalized couple host hot dog roast in New Haven

Mr and Mrs Vito Garisto of 48 Ives Court natives of Italy were sworn in as U S citizens yesterday and celebrated with a hot dog roast for neighbors and friends at their home. The couple who met in Montreal after coming to Canada as youths wed November 22 1952 have a son Joseph age two and a nine month old daughter Theresa. Mr Garisto works for Jenkins Bros Company.

Vito Garisto Ives Court Italy U. S New Haven Gatisto Josephine Panzanis Montreal Canada Joseph Theresa Garisto Jenkins Bros. Company

How to Get Away from YOURSELF

A reader guidance blurb promotes the August Reader's Digest issue featuring over eighty articles. It urges readers feeling abused or drained to reach out and benefit from connecting with others, highlighting a counselor quote about the healing power of reaching out. Copies are advertised at newsstands and stores.

Reader’s Digest Reader's Digest

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