Robert R. Brown Named Legion Post Commander
Robert R. Brown 63 Baird court drum major of the Stratford American Legion drum and bugle corps was elected commander of the Anderson-Dunn-Rochiss post at the annual meeting. He succeeds Lou J. Bristol. other officers include Lloyd Stewart Stephen Onofrey Howard L. Williams Sr. John Birge Edward Unwin Neil Buchino and Charles Brown. Installment ceremony planned for fall. Property deeds filed show transfers on several streets.
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Rupert &. Brown
Bairdcourt
Stratford American Legion
Anderson-Dunn- Rochiss
American Legion
Lou J. Bristol
Lloyd Stewart
Stephen Onofrey
Howard L. Williams Sr
John
Birge
Edward ‘Unwin
Neil Buchino
Charles Brown
Legion Auxiliary
W. Howard Wilcoxson
Timothy
Margaret Ryan
Walter
Helen Flone
Sheppard Street
William and
Ann Louise Parson
C. Douglas Flanigen
Housatonic Avenue
Selma Dobkin
Wladyslaw and
Irene Grywacz
Plymouth Street
Economics Club Elects Mrs Brandt President
Sterling Home Economics club names Mrs A W Brandt president. Other officers include Mrs Val Lombard vice president recording secretary Mrs Albert Travis treasurer Mrs Edmund Judson Jr corresponding secretary and committee chairs for membership publicity ways and means telephone hospitality Secret Pal historian and sunshine. Building permits issued list George Patrick garage and breezeway $2000 Charles O Connor Jr addition $200 Marrien Terrell alterations $500.
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Economics Club
A. W. Brandt
Sterling Home Economics Club
Val Lombard
Mirs
Albert Travis
Edmund Judson Jr
J. Albert North
Albert Lewis
Frank L. Stevens
Raymond Basset
George Mason
Tucciarone Plans 53-Parcel Subdivision on Nichols Ave
Julius Tucciarone has filed with the Planning and Zoning Commission for a 53-building-lot subdivision on Nichols avenue east side between Quail street and Bayberry lane. A June 11 hearing is set in the Municipal building per planning engineer David T. Clark. Then: Stratford Amateur Radio Club meets tonight at 8:15 in Boothe Memorial Park. president Andrew J. Dietz says instructions for Field Day June 28-29 will be shared.
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Julius Tucciarone
Planning and Zoning Commission
Nichols Avenue
Quail Street
Bayberry Lane
David T. Clark
Jaycees Announce Softball World Tournament Tickets
The Stratford Junior Chamber of Commerce will sell tickets for the Women’s Softball World Tournament at Raybes tos field from August 30 to September 3. Tickets will be available at Sterling House and local stores with a special book for advance buyers. Proceeds go to the Sterling House building fund. Committee includes Richard Crocco Al Vesilo Robert Aldrich Vin Corda Stephen Michels Lee Highmore Nicholas Anton Harold Milton and George O’Connor.
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Stratford Junior Chamber of Commerce
Raybestos Field
Sterling House
Sterling House Building Fund
Jaycee
Richard Crocco
al Vesilo
Robert Aldrich
Vin Corda
Stephen Michels
Lee Highmore
Nicholas Anton
Harold Milton
George O'Connor
Townspeople and Council Add Friday Meeting Notice
Council members will need a program to know which meeting they attend Friday night as the council is scheduled to convene. The notice outlines the upcoming agenda and attendance details for local governance sessions.
Local School Board Holds Sessions And Community Notices
The board convenes as an Ordinance committee at 7 p.m. with 11 items, then as a Claims committee for claims since last October, followed by an executive session with the Board of Education at 9 15 p.m. on the past year deficit and plea for funds. Harold Oesau and family attend Mt St Mary College as their son Harold receives a diploma from President Eisenhower who spoke and issued an honorary decree. Louis Singer has a birthday on Thursday. Peter Wender named to plan Stratford Rotary summer activities. Patrolman George Hannah of Miami Police visits on vacation and enjoys pounding a beat. Barryburger has a Thursday birthday. Michael A Catalano among 143 seniors to receive diplomas at St Anselm's College on June 12 in Manchester NH. Affe Wakeley and family announce the birth of Jeffrey David on June 1. maternal grandparents Lemuel Malaun and paternal Clarence Wakeley attend, Airman Wakeley stationed at Randolph AFB. Harold Gerstman and spouse celebrate a wedding anniversary June 9. Cub Pack 202 Soap Box derby winners announced with divisions and best looking racers. Walter Leveen and wife celebrate a Friday wedding anniversary. First Congregational church to host the biggest little strawberry festival in the world on June 33 at 7 30 p.m.
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Board of Education
Harold Oesau
Main Street
Mt. St. Mary College
Harold
Eisenhower
Louis Singer
Peter Wender
Stratford Rotary Club
Edwin A. Cox
George Hannah
Miami
Hannah
Florida
Barry Burger
Michael A. Catalano
St. Anselm's College
Manchester
New Hampshire
Affe
Donald R. Wakeley
New Braunfels
Texas
Jeffrey David
Lemuel Malaun
Evergreen Place
Clarence M. Wakeley
Rockland Avenue
Wakeley
Randolph Air Force Base
San Antonio
Malaun
Harold Gerstman
Wilcoxson School
Douglas Ziman
Gary Bednar
George Coleman
Richard Graham
Everett Mello
Stephen Broumas
Richard Heyse
Raymond O'Donnell
Forrest Carlisle
Paul Barry
Walter H. Leveen
First Congregational Church
Basenjis Trace To Pharoahs In Ancient Egypt
The Basenji or barkless dog dates back to ancient Egypt with gifts to the Pharoahs. Rock engravings often show deer like Basenjis at the feet of rulers, reflecting their long history as royal canine companions.
Iskin Divers Vie For State Title
Bridgeport residents compete in Connecticut Underwater Diving Association events for the state title. The first phase occurred at Watch Hill near Stonington with three meets planned to determine the individual underwater champion and later the best four man team.
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Long Island Sound
Connecticut Underwater Diving Association
Connecticut’ Association
Frogmen
Bridgeport
Ia Watch Hill Beach
Stonington
Connecticut
Phillies sign three college players to farm assignments
The Phillies announced the signing of three college players. Howard Pierson, 22, a hard hitting Negro shortstop from Manhattan College, is from Piermont New York. Gene Watson and Jim Smith, first baseman and second baseman from the University of Delaware, will be assigned to High Point Thomasville in the Carolina League.
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Philadelphia
UPI
Philadelphia Phillies
Howard
Howie) Pierson
Piermont
N.Y
Manhattan College
Gene Watson
Jim Smith
University of Delaware
High-Point-Thomasville
Bradley predicts he'll be nominated for governor
Durham AP dispatch reports J Kenneth Bradley of Westport asserting he will win the Republican state gubernatorial nomination. Speaking to New Haven county delegates he said he will lead a united party to victory and rejected rumors he would bow out.
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Bradley
Haven County
Republic
Bradley de
Candi
Adoption Ballot History in United States Adoptions
The Australian ballot was officially adopted in Massachusetts in 1888 and nine other states followed in 1889, marking a shift to secret ballots in U.S. elections.
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United States
Massachusetts
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