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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1958
Page
13
Hartford May 2 AP Capt. William Gruber said 269 arrests for violations over Memorial Day weekend included 115 for speeding. First offenders face 30 day license suspensions, second offenders 40 days. Since 1956 the death rate from traffic accidents has fallen. 1,044 warnings issued, 77 accidents, two fatalities.
The council approves reports from the Board of Appraisal detailing $26,336 in sewer assessments against property owners. Merritt street storm and sanitary sewers account for $24,846 across 27 parties. Britain Avenue combined sewers add $1,490 for five parties.
Richard E. Harmon, 21, of Bridgeport, one of ten youths tied to a Monday night robbery with violence, was committed to Fairfield State Hospital Newtown after injuring his arm at Danbury jail. Bail set at 10000 each for arraignment in City court Thursday on two counts of robbery with violence.
Hartford June 2 AP The Superior Court creates domestic relations officers for Fairfield Hartford and New Haven counties with duties on alimony defaults custody and welfare. Changes require later salary terms and appointment methods. Also new coroner appointments in Waterbury and clerks changes with rule updates to service of pleadings and automatic disclosure motions begin Sept 1, 16 day window for objections.
Judge Louis Steim and Judge Milton Reinhard disposed of 90 cases in two Traffic Court sessions last night, collecting 5900 in fines. Several drivers were fined for license suspensions, stop sign violations, and other infractions with varied penalties. Serving prosecutors were Thomas McManus and William Lavery, clerks William Bader and Salvatore Di Piano.
The State Health Department reports a rise in respiratory illnesses last week with 30 bronchopneumonia cases, 83 strept infections, and Salmonella infections up to three. Some diseases fell, including chickenpox to 208 and German measles to 678, with mumps and whooping cough also down.
Delegates chosen by Harry W. Congdon post No. 11 to the state American Legion convention were Armand P. Piroscafo John J. Sullivan Herbert J. Bundock Arnold M. Mayer Martin D. Callahan Frank J. Murphy William J. Astram and William Sachs. Alternates named were Edward D. Warren James J. Cullen Anthony Solensky Pat Diori o John Marcovich Frank Costello Clifford Ferguson and Frank Prinzio.
The National Duckpin Bowling Congress ruled that Moyer Motors of Baltimore failed to meet the 21 game requirement, disqualifying the title team. East Haven All-Stars moved to first with 1,878 while Moyer Motors totaled 1,938 across three games.
Edward E. Roberts, 25, of Stratford, was fined 265 dollars on four charges from a motor vehicle arrest. He faced reckless driving unregistered vehicle suspended license and resisting arrest after a high speed backer toward parked cars on Spencer street April 25. Five patrolmen searched the area before his capture. Judge Ronald M. Stark also disposed of multiple cases including fraudulent checks speeding drunken driving and breaching peace with various fines and suspended sentences.
The Republican State Central Committee met behind closed doors to refine the 1958 platform. It planned a three point court reform program including full time judges in large municipal courts, a family court within the Superior system, and ending probate court appraiser appointments. The committee expects to release details midweek and aims to let the platform go to the Hartford convention in two weeks.
Wallingford June 2 AP Senator Purtell says GOP faces its biggest challenge in state election while confident to win. He spoke at Republican State Central committee meeting and urged vigorous campaigning to capture Senate House and Governor’s race. The Syrian SOYO plans a spring dance at Lebanon American hall with Miss Danbury SOYO pageant and Miss Eastern Region hopes. Mary Jo Richichi graduates from St. Mary’s Hospital School of Nursing Waterbury with class of 48. ceremony at Immaculate Conception church.
James Duren, 25, of 25 Elm Street, was sentenced by Judge Irving Levine in City Court to two months in jail suspended and fined $15 for breach of the peace after allegedly striking his wife Jean in a family dispute. The jail term was suspended because he is the sole support for his wife and three children, with three months probation imposed.
Heavy afternoon rain canceled opening games in the NCAA Eastern small college playoffs. Gettysburg and St. Lawrence were scoreless through one inning when halted. Trinity and Springfield were postponed to Tuesday, with winners to play Wednesday afternoon.
Milford reads that David Fuller will be installed as master councilor of the Milford chapter, DeMolay, Saturday at 8 p.m. in the Masonic temple. Other officers named include Miller, Creamer, Ellis, Dooling, Hewitt, Jackson, Richards, Bechtel, Harrigan, and several preceptors. Dancing will follow the ceremonies.
Dan Walker pitched the league's first no hitter no run game as the Red Sox beat the White Sox 3-0 with 15 strikeouts. Jerry Hiltz added two hits in a 6-3 win over the same club later, moving Boston to second behind the Tigers 6-0. The Tigers shut out the Senators 4-0 and beat the Yankees 14-10 as Dave Elwell homered twice. The Yankees topped the Indians 16-5 with Elwell homering again, while the Indians lost to the Senators 8-4. In the National League the Cardinals extended their lead to 6-0 by beating the Giants 2-0 behind Dave Sidor, who homered, and the Pirates, 8-2, with Bob Runk homering. The Dodgers fell 5-1 as Sidor again hit a four-bagger. Low Richitellis homered for the Pirates.
The report notes the Cup split with the Giants 14 to 6 and 4-6 losses, leaving a tie for second with Mauritius and a 2-2 mark. Dodgers and Braves traded scores across a long distance, with 11 000 miles separating them, and a late comeback by the Braves.
Milford June 2 A local youth, Thomas J. O Connor 18 of 46 Andrews Avenue, was fined 63 dollars after four motor vehicle charges in one month. He faced charges including failure to grant right of way reckless driving speeding and racing. He pled not guilty to reckless driving and racing. The court heard he swerved to avoid a truck and parked car and denied racing, claiming a passenger in his car was talking to someone in another vehicle.
District officers will make an official visit at a meeting of the Sabelle Rebekah lodge Thursday at 8 p.m. in Odd Fellows hall. Mrs. Ruth Lone and Mrs. Louise Ogrisek will conduct the visit. Mrs. Ethel Stannard will preside. Odd Fellows will join a memorial service led by vice grand Mrs. Myrtle Law. Hostesses are Mrs. Florence Graham, Mrs. Grace Straw, and Miss Dorothy Law. Golden Age Club members held a ceremony for deceased members with Mrs. Stella Caswell presiding and Elsie Eaton leading the eulogy.
Dianne Bleakley, 10, of 13 Wilson street, sustained a fractured leg when her bicycle collided with a car near her Danbury home. She is in good condition at Danbury Hospital. Driver Hildire Rompre, 53, of Nashville road Bethel, said he could not avoid the child. no charges were filed.
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