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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1958
Page
3
The Town Council meets at 7:30 in the town court room to begin studying charter revisions. agenda includes aerial mosquito control contract, Gulf beach parking, and a referendum process under home rule. A semi autonomous committee is proposed to draft a revised charter for council submission.
The Wepawang Garden Club will install new officers at its annual dinner meeting at the Tory Brook Inn Thursday at 7 p.m. Mrs. John Short becomes president with Mrs. Peter Brockett as vice president, Mrs. Joseph Kasper recording secretary, Mrs. Curtis Clair corresponding secretary, and Mrs. Stanley Lucash treasurer. Awards will be presented for high scores under the point judging system. The Red Cross Board of Directors will meet tomorrow at 8 p.m. at Chapter headquarters on New Haven Avenue.
The Milford Lions Club announces contributions totaling 450 dollars to local groups including 50 dollars to the high school library, 50 dollars to Flotilla 73 of the Coast Guard Auxiliary, 200 dollars to the Visiting Nurse Association, and an increase to 100 dollars for the Marino Memorial High School scholarship fund. An officers installation is set for 7 p.m. tomorrow at Howard Johnson's on Post Road with a district governor presiding. A separate Milford meeting aims to form a micro-midget racing program, with Angelo Marino and Recreation Director Herbert S. Cables Jr. discussing organization and a racing track.
The annual Mother and Daughter Banquet of the Women's Society for Christian Service at Mary Taylor Memorial Methodist Church will be held tomorrow at 6 30 p m in the parish hall with Mrs Svante Fogelberg and Mrs Robert Sappey in charge. Entertainment will follow. St Marys Guild observes Communion Sunday next Sunday at the a m Mass, the last for the summer.
About 150 students from Trinity Lutheran Church School will attend a Saturday picnic from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the church. Mrs. Stewart Tietjen directs, assisted by Mrs. Joseph Hulbert for refreshments, Robert Ernst and Thomas McFadden for softball, and Mrs. Michael Matuscak for relay games. An afternoon singspiration and talent scout program is planned. Other activities this week include Monday junior choir rehearsal at 6:45 p.m. and admin board meeting at 7:30 p.m. Thursday senior catechetical class at 6:30 p.m. Friday senior choir rehearsal at 8 p.m. Saturday senior catechetical class meets at 9 a.m.
The Connecticut College for Women awarded 144 Bachelor of Arts degrees at its 40th commencement in New London. John W. Gardner of the Carnegie Corporation delivered the address as over 1,200 parents and friends filled Palmer Auditorium.
Gov Abraham Ribbott praised the State Board of Examiners for barbers high sanitation and inspection standards at the 7th annual convention of the State Journeymen Barbers Hairdressers Cosmetologists and Employers Association. Frank Nappi of Derby was reelected president.
Ceremonies installed Winston R. Dina post 9991 Veterans of Foreign Wars officers at Raymond W. Harris post hall in Stratford before 250 attendees. Fast Department Commander John T. Elliano officiated with Department Commander Wesley Rood as muster officer. Donald Hayward was master of ceremonies and speakers included Hugh Hoyt and Henry T. Trinchera. The Dina family attended and presented a large photograph of Corporal Winston Dina. Officers installed: commander John B. Hay, senior vice Maurice Carter, chaplain the Rev William A. Kelley, advocate Donald Hayward, quartermaster Herman Simmons, trustees Henry S. Cozzins Richard J. Watts David H. Butler, officer of the day Hubert Sims, sergeant major Frederick Manning, guards Raymond Robbinson Ralph Timmons, service officer Stanley Powell, public relations officer Richard Watts.
Fire leveled the wooden grandstand at Stafford Fairgrounds shortly after 1,200 spectators left a motorcycle race. No injuries were reported. Clarence D. Benton, president of Stafford Fair Inc., estimated a $50,000 replacement, noting ambulances, tractors and equipment stored in the basement were destroyed. Six fire departments fought the blaze.
Stephen J. Mayher Jr., 28, of Stratford, charged with driving under the influence and license suspended after his auto snapped two utility poles on Broadbridge Avenue near Marina Drive. Police found him hiding near Huntington Road. Bond set at $700 for July 7 court arraignment.
About six hundred people attended the Anniversary Ball in the Ritz ballroom to mark the tenth anniversary of Israel's independence. The event was sponsored by the Federated Jewish clubs of the Bridgeport Community Council.
The condition of two 7 year old Fairfield boys burned in a Saturday night hot dog roast mishap remained fair last night. Thomas J. Nardozzi of Fairfield and Anthony Lanalli of New Rochelle, New York, were seriously burned when they poured antifreeze on a dying hot dog roast tire, causing an explosion and fire.
Easton June 8 a special meeting of the Junior Sports club inc will be held Tuesday at town hall at 7 p m to discuss the club s insurance policy and related matters
Danbury PTA Council will install officers at the June meeting held Thursday evening at Pompea lodge Sugar Hollow road Dinner at 6 30 Rex Stout will speak on Whose Children Are They Installation of officers will also occur Invitations extended to all Danbury PTA groups Reservations with Mrs Reuben Cole and Mrs Philip Youngquist
The Zoning Board of Appeals schedules two public hearings for June 18 in the City court room. At 7:30 p.m. James F Hartnett seeks to use land on the east side of Tamarack Avenue for a medical office with parking, adjoining Immanuel Lutheran cemetery. At 7:45 p.m. Benjamin Blum seeks permission to place a house on Parker Street on a 105 foot frontage lot only 30 feet wide. Ground plans will be filed with the city clerk.
The Board of Education calls for sealed bids on equipment and supplies for the new Mill Ridge school in Mill Plain district. Proposals are due at the school office on West Street by 4 p.m. June 20, as stated by Arnold McLachlan, chairman of the building committee.
The Public Utilities Commission will hold a formal hearing at 1:15 a.m. in the State Office Building Hartford on the State Highway department plan to bridge the New Haven railroad near Fair Grounds and Beaver Brook for the Danbury Expressway. Vacation Bible School plans proceed at Danbury Baptist Church.
In a Trinity College commencement speech Hartford on June 8 AP reports Dr. John R. Dunning, Columbia University dean, warned of a weakening United States by 1996 driven by a preference for products over productivity. He tied this to national habits and cited his role in splitting uranium in 1938. He also warned of Soviet encirclement and urged higher education for survival.
Thirty one pupils received diplomas during graduation exercises at Sts Cyril and Methodius Commercial High School. The ceremonies began with a Mass of Thanksgiving followed by Holy Communion and a breakfast. Father Thomas E Lawton of Notre Dame High School gave the address. Diplomas were presented by Rev John F Murke assisted by Revs Andrew Hajzus and John Pitonak.
Stratford police charged 30 year old Robert W. Watson after New Haven driver Richard E. Aceto reported his car was struck in Danny's Hot Dog parking lot on Ferry Boulevard about 1 30 a m. Watson admitted being present but denied any accident. He was released on 200 bond for a June 16 court appearance.
Robert A. Sozanski, 24, of Trumbull, was arrested at 1 15 a m after his car struck four parked vehicles and toppled one into a second on Honeyspot Road in Stratford. He faces three charges.
Police said a driver’s car jumped the curb while turning from Sedgwick Avenue onto Honeyspot Road. It struck Anthony L. Crisante’s parked car at 427 Honeyspot Road, pushing it into a second car owned by Mary Crisante at 471 Curtis Drive in Stratford. All three vehicles were badly damaged.
A man using the name Jonas McGriff was found driving a car registered to Pete Read. He turned out to be James Brown, 49, of Brookfield Avenue Bridgeport, who admitted using a relative’s name to dodge a driving while license suspended charge. Bond raised to 250 awaiting June 16 court.
Robert A Kowalski of 1860 Chopsy Hill Road is among 220 students receiving honor or entrance scholarships at the University of Chicago. He resides with his parents, Anthony J Kowalski and wife in Connecticut, and is the sole Connecticut resident chosen this year. The group includes 35 states and three foreign countries among 500 new entrants next September.
Ernest Nelson of Hartford elected chairman of the Key Men of the Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut for a three year term at the annual planning conference and picnic at Camp Washington. More than 55 attended as Nelson succeeds Lorraine Pitman of Westport with Joa serving as chairman ex-officio. Noted speakers included Bishop John H. Esquirol and Morton Nace.
George Bircheck, 34, of Stratford Fire Department, suffered head injuries after falling down stairs at his home on 63 Raymond Street. He was unconscious when taken by police to Bridgeport Hospital. Attendants later reported his condition as fair to good. extent of injuries undetermined.
Alfred Touliot, 28, of Post Road Westport, was arrested at 5 30 p m yesterday by State Policeman Jack Raineault after driving 105 miles an hour on the Connecticut turnpike in Fairfield He was given a summons to Fairfield court June 15.
The RTM Tax Study committee will present its final report tomorrow night at 8 in Bedford Junior High. Chairman Dr. Ralph Bischoff oversees the panel. The ATM will consider two Board of Finance approved appropriations totaling 18,646 for education and a disability pension. The Board of Education aims to restore a $92,000 school budget cut amid a reported town surplus.
The Kiwanis club hosts its annual Ladies Night on Wednesday at 7 15 p m at the Townly restaurant. Guest speaker Per Haar a Norwelgan exchange student at Staptes 4 High will discuss track records with the Wreckers. A $300 scholarship will be awarded to a high school senior.
The Burr Farms school PTA hosts a weekend Art Fair featuring top Fairfield county artists. Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. original oil paintings water colors and sculpture for sale. Sunday dedication with school officials and Board of Education participation.
A New York reported study claims a healing substance can shrink hemorrhoids without surgery. In multiple cases pain and itching eased quickly, with actual shrinking observed and maintained over months as doctors monitored progress. Teens participated in the early observations and noted improvements.
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