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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1958

Page

18

Madison Motors and Area Car Listings Offer Bargains

The ad page lists Madison Motors at 2201 Fairfield Ave and numerous car dealers offering used autos including a 1956 Ford station wagon for 1595, a 1957 Pontiac Chief sedan with 5800 miles, and a 1957 Plymouth Belvedere two door. Also includes trailers, mobile homes, and trucks for sale or hire with contact details and locations in Stratford Milford Bridgeport and surrounding towns.

Stratford Ave Stratfort Pontiac Readuy John Stratford Edison Stevens Ford Post RD Milford Martelle Long Hill Franklin Cal Derby Regent Nashua Cabana Woodland Trailer Park Shelton Brook Selec Doe Milford TR Wr Skyline Derby Eastern Trailer Lates, Inc Pest Westport Chevrolet State Bridgeport International Panel Hollister Auto Parts DODGE Howard Ave Fordamatic Buster John Stratfford Etnson Ansonia Hertz Ely Alisa Eail Fairfield Ofri State St Cali Miler Bros Stralford Burs Selit

Dancer Still Kicks High at 70

Florence Powers at 70 remains a professional dancer in Western New York. The Associated Press profile notes her career spanning nearly half a century, her dance background with Vernon and Irene Castle, Ruth St Denis, and Francis Carter. Powers emphasizes daily exercises, posture, and skin care to maintain youthfulness while promoting ballroom and fox trot dancing among older adults.

Florence Colebrook Powers Powers Iis Castle House Vernon Irene Castle Francis New York

AHEPA District Slate Elected at Norwalk Convention

Yankee District 7 AHEPA wrapped up a three day convention at Chatham Oaks on Post Road with elections and installations. New officers include Nicholas Zannitos Hartford governor George Mekos Weston lieutenant governor and Peter Demos Pittsfield secretary Paul Fotos Waterbury treasurer. Auxiliary leaders are Sophie Cappucci Bridgeport gouverness and Theone Anastasion New Haven lieutenant gouverness with Mary Besbessides New Haven secretary and Esther Demetrios West Haven treasurer. Youth group head Harry Pappas New Haven governor of the Sons of Pericles. Constantine Verenes New Haven supreme president served as installing officer. Norwalk Judge Leon Combis led hosting duties with events beginning last Saturday.

Norwalk AHEPA Chatham Oaks Post Road Nicholas Zannitos Itartford George Mekos Weston Peter Demos Pittsfied Mass Paul Fotos Waterbury Treasrer Sophie Cappucci Bridgeport Daughters Penelope Theone Anastasion New Haven Mary Besbessides Esther Demetrios West Haven Harry Pappas Sons of Policles Constantine P. Verenes Leon Combis

JSH Firm Awarded East Main St Lease

A widow, Mrs Powers, pursuing fiction writing and dance, has ties to Eleanor Maddock and Mayor Tedesco. She owns a Main Street property in Fairmont NJ and is associated with Donald Sawyer in a New York dance studio. They danced at Roosevelt’s inaugural ball and introduced the Maxixe to Rochester tea dances.

Eleanor Maddock Tedesco Powersterday Ocean Fish Com Sheyer Fairmont N. J Powers Donald Sawyer New York Togetter Roosevelt Rochester

City bids outlined for land development and cleanup

The mayor described two bids received last month for land development. One bidder would build on the site and guarantee the city monthly payments of 160 dollars, with rent and taxes. The company also agrees to clear the land at no cost, an action the mayor calls essential to remove litter and hazards to children.

Army to Retain Ordnance Office in Springfield Fight

U S Senator William A Purtell learned the Army will move some Springfield Ordnance district work to Boston and cut about 123 Springfield jobs by January 4 1959. The Army will keep the Springfield district office open with roughly 180 employees for inspection work small business affairs and mobilization surveys. Senator Purtell pressed to preserve the Springfield office against full transfer to Boston.

Hartford U. 5 William A. Purtell Springfield Boston Frank H. Higgins Army Senamr Purtell

Norwalk Court Dockets Include DUI Not Guilty and Fines

In Norwalk city court Alexander Benninger 52 of Darien was found not guilty on drunken driving charges. Arthur Salonen 37 of Georgetown was fined $100 after arraignment for the same offense. Philip Marconado 31 of Orchard street was found not guilty of speeding. Charles Hucklabee 30 of Summer street was fined $3 for not carrying a Registration certificate. LeRoy Jones 47 of Spring Street received a nine month suspended sentence and two years probation for aggravated assault breach of peace and intoxication. Albert Escoffery 35 of Ely avenue was fined $25 and given five months suspended jail time with one year probation for breach of peace.

Norwalk Alexander Benninger Post Road Darien J. Richard Fay Arthur A. Salonen Bunker Hill Georgetown Philip Marconado Orchard Street Charles Hucklabee Summer Street LeRoy Jones Spring Street Albert Escoffery Ely Avenue

Truck Driver Burned As Gas Can Flare Norwalk

A gasoline can in a truck cab overturned and caught fire near Winfield and Triangle streets in Norwalk. Rudolph J. Toss, 29, escaped with minor burns after jumping from the moving truck, which then wrecked a fence and stopped on a lawn. Firefighters treated Toss. the cab, owned by Sal Manzi and Sons, was destroyed.

Norwalk Rudolph J. Toss van Buren Avenue Toss Winfield Street Triangle Street Tess Norwalk Hospital Frank Falasca Sal Manzi Westport Avenue

William E H Clark Derby Man Dies at 73

John Keane Sr 73 former Stratford official dies at home after long illness. Services set at 2 p.m. in Derby Methodist and St James churches with Rev McCutcheon leading Mass. Burial in Oak Cliff Cemetery. Fire at nearby warehouse caused popcorn bursting. 600 sacks stored at Popcorn Specialties Co. cemetery section noted.

William EH. Clark John Keane, Sr Ofliam Uerbert Clark Main Street Stratford Chicago Kilhere Griffin Hospital William R Oak Cliff St. Michael's Cottery Lemetery John Vasko Derby John Vasko Evelyn Road Newtown C.E. Lewis and Son Funeral Home Elizabeth Street St. James Episcopal Churc William M. Weber Oakcrest Cemetery

Danbury Obituaries Highlight Local Notables

Danbury area residents are mourned in funeral notices for Mrs Kate E Wiley 104 Mrs Kalman Meszaros Miss Lulu Tennant Mrs John Vasko Margaret S McCauley Miss Elizabeth Briody Miss Eliza Woolley Mrs Audrey Langdon and others along with services listed for John Vasko Elizabeth Briody and Joseph Chehy in Norwalk Danbury Fairfield and surrounding towns through Tuesday and Wednesday observances.

Obituaries and funeral services in Milford Trumbull and Ridgefield area

Numerous death notices and funeral arrangements across Milford Trumbull Ridgefield and surrounding towns. Services set for Ellis Varady Piroska Varady Otto Besescheck Jr Howard Freer Signe Carter Mary Halsema William Marthes Joseph Rutkowski Michael Rusin Christine Spangler Charles Bennett Mary Forson William Graham and others with masses at St James St Teresa Holy Ghost and local churches. Burial plans include Lakeview Mapleshade and Long Hill cemeteries.

William M. Bracken Noble. Avenue St. Michael's Cemetery Marthes Singer Manufacturing Company Daisy Anna Marthes Maj William 3. Marthes USA Brooklyn Bridgeport

Isidore Faludi Rites Held for Leather Worker

Services for Isidore Faludi aged 58 of 64 A Chestnut Street were held today. Faludi a leather cutter for Leathermade Sportwear Incorporated died yesterday at work from a heart ailment according to Dr John Soraka, emergency ambulance physician.

Isidore Faludi Chestnut Street Leathermade Sportwear_ incorporated John Soraka Faludi

Death notices from city obituaries June 1952 to 1958

Multiple death notices list names such as Pawiicki Bartnikowski Charles A Bennett Kay Besesc... plus Forson and Graham. Dates include June 7 1952 9 1958 and locations Stratford Derby New Haven and Wilmot. Funeral homes named Charles T Piffey Son Monroe Westport Cop Lewis and Son and George P L Potter Son. Interments at SS Marys cemetery Tong Hi Oak Cemetery Wakeview.

Pawiicki Bartnikowski Joseph Bartnikowski Shelton St Charles T. Piffey Ennett Charles A. Bennett Gladys Dilistin Bennett Main St. Long Hul Monroe Funeral Home Wilmot Webt and Goulding Stepney Tong Hi Forson Mary Shanchuk Forson Myron Forson Woodrow Ave AEC AI Charles T. Pistey and Son Barnum Ave Rorner Wattle Ave Holy Ghost Russian Orthodox Church John Kirko Lakeview Cemetery Panaheda Sumtay Iraham Stratford Conn William B. Graham Par Bilse Green Place George PL Potter & Son Fairfield Ave Wakeview Cemetery Hatsem Westport Marie False Rupert Foley J. J Soma Familly

Milford and Stratford area death notices blend in 1958 records

A dense list of obituaries and funeral notices from Milford Stratford Norwalk Norwalk Hospital Norwalk area references with names such as Hawkins Hawkins Coan and several families. services set at local funeral homes including George J Smith and Bon 135 Broad Street and Frank Polke Son. interments at Oaklawn St Michaels cemetery and Lay others in local cemeteries with dates June 1958 and June 1953 through 1958. calls to families for visitations and services noted.

Trumbull Frank A. Brigham Waller Road Bridgeport Leach and Thomas Ossining N. Y Sleepy Hollow North Tarrytown Ansonia Franklin R. Lewis New Street Seymour West Haven Veterans Hospital Jennings Ward Crawford First Baptist Chhurch Pine Grove Lewis American Brass Company First Baptist Church Mechanics Lodge Order of Odd Fellows American Legion Ruth Catlin Lewis Alfred Wheeler Roger Minor Ansonias Charles Clarence Elizabeth C. Briody Norwalk Elizabeth C. Broidy Park Street Nash Engineering Company Norwalk Hospital Collins Funeral East Avenue St. Mary’s Church Old Assumption Westport Briody Mary Briody Nor Walk Eliza Woolley Danbury Eliza F. Woolley Orchard Street Mallory Hart Co Danbury Hospital William Immer Myrtle Avenue St. Vincent's Hospital Frank Polke and Son Fairfield Avenue Edward C. Morgan St. Paul’s Rebecca Smith Stratfield Road Fairfield Morris Smith Joseph Smith Easton Julius Smith Bridgeport Hospital A. L. Green fUneral Home Grand Street Max Schreie Milford H. Rowland Hawkins Reid Street George J. Smith and Son Funeral Broad Street Howard Anderson Fort Trumbul Beach Alessandro Mancinelli Trumbull Eda RidoWia Mancinelli Alessandro Mancinelli Wendy Road A.R. Abripla‘ and Son Funeral Main Street St. Teresa's Church Park Cemetery Mon Rachel Dtl Rober Peck Rocky Field Rd Sewis Veterans Hospital Wes Haven Franklin Robert Lewis Ruth Callin Lewis Jenkins Funeral Home Franklin St Pine Grove Cemetery Friend Ancineilf Eda Richald Mancinenti Wendy Rd. Trumbull Alessandro Sancinelli Jason and Albert Slancinelli Rose Doreno Evelyn Brennan A. KR. Adriola ¢ Son Funeral Main St St. Theresa's Church M. Bracken Noble Ave Corners Spring St. Michael's Cemetery Fccacles Margaret McCauley Baba W. SteCautey Route 59 Christ’ Eipiscopal

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Olds Ifuliday Packard Baldwin Imported Motors Bel Air Qadir Barlowin North Sylvan Aves Boston Auto Wrecking Co Island Brock Ave Madison Motors Chrysler Windsor Monts Post-Telegram Lenox Charles St Soda Central Ave Fairfeld Ave Farley- Davidson Vivian Brown Associated Press JSH East Main ST Ordnance Office Norwalk Court Henry Reid Mary Foulds Reid Henry C. Reid Bridgeport Jeweler Hawthorne Street White House Convalescent Hospital Moodus Albert W. Spear William H. Alderson First Methodist Church Mountain Grove Cemetery John 5. Keane, Sr John A. Wiley Kate E. Wiley Mattie, Haigh Crofut Street Hull Division Street Robert C. Schrock Methodist-Episcopal Church Brewster Methodist Kalman Meszares Mary Meszaros Kalman Meszaros Pacific Street Hancock Avenue St. Stephen’s Church Datas St. Michael's Cemeery Lulu A. Tennant Lulu R. Tennant D. M. Read Company Hillside Hospital Potter Funeral Home Mountain Grove Crematory Milton W. McCauley Falton Margaret S. McCauley Milton W. McCauley Christ Episcopal Church Monroe Wilmot West and Goulding Joseph Chehy Oxford S Avenue Collins Funeral Home Flax Hill Road Evangelical and ‘Reformed Church Riverside Cemetery Audrey E Langdon Danbury Audrey E, Langdon North Street Uncas-on-Thames Hospital Norwich Tamlinson Homestead Harold M. Jenkins Elmwood Cemetery Bethel Bethel. Mrs. Langdon Cambridge Estella Wamboldt Earl Alfred J. Earl Estella Care Jesse Langdon Southbury Richard A. O' Neill Eugene P. Crimmins James Orosz Elizabeth Orosz Nonopage Road Frank Polke and Son Funeral St. Stephen's Church St. Michael’s Cemetery Hungary Alexander Joseph Qrosz Margaret Grabowski John Lesko Mrs. Morris Smith Milton .S. Shosser Washington Milton S. Slosser Bride_Port Providence Hospital Sesfer Michuda Funeral Homé Noble Avenue St. John Nepomucene Church Rose Faludi Agnes Frank Kew Gardane Ndow Jesus Nellie Pawlicki Bartnikowski Shelton Street Englewood Hospital Charles E. Pistey and Son Barnum Avenue St. Michael the Archangel's St. Mary's Cemetery Terryville Karl E. Besescheck Mrs Carl Johnson Mrs. Ellis Varady Tomor Friarlotte Lan Kary Besescheck Keith Carl Cornwall Street Strat Otto Besescheck, Jr Box Lord Huntington Road Old Convalescent Hospital Piroska Stady Ellis Varady Pital Jennings Road Dennis and D'Arcy St. Vincent's A.m Allan Mather the Lordship St. James Church Frank Polke Sonia The Angels Funeral Fairfield Aye Nue St. Emery’s Church Howard C. Freer Ridgefield William C. Kane Aacan Manderbach St. Stephen's Episcopal Church South Salem Cemetery N.Y Ellenville Mr. Freer Edna R. Smith Freer Howard C Edward C John M Frank G. Carter Albany, N. Y William Fleming Beverly Hills Calif Eusebius J. Halsema Mary Halsema North Gate Roseville Road New Bremen Ohio William. Marthes William Marthes Hayes Street Anthony Rutkowsk Josephind Romanowski Rutkowski Anthony Rutkowski Central Avenue St. Michael the Archangel Church Hyacinth Rosinke Lambert Sidor Charles Sidor Rosinke Ignacy Kowalskowski John Dubicki Walter i Wysocki Ignacy Zawadzki Michael Rusin Barnum Terrace Rocky Ul Veterans Hospital Luchansky Joseph Simko St. John the Baptist Carpatha St. John’s Cemetery Frank Halupka Michael Kalakay John Nagy Richard Mihalik Albert Spangler Christine Schroers Spangler Center Street Henry E. Bishop and Son Funeral St. Joseph's Church West and Goulding Route 25 Monroe Rupp Bethany Alliance Church Bennett Gladys Culistin Bennett Charles B Beulah Harrison William Torrington Marcus Rueben Southington Mary Alcott Lottie Bennett Myron V. Forson Mary Shanchuk ‘Forson Woodrow Avenue Charles T. Pistey , and Son Funeral John Kirke William B.graham Paradise Green Place CR and L Bus Company Sunnyside Hospital George P. Potter Ernest Travers State Street Stratfield St. Vincent’s Hospital A. G. Baker Stratford Avenue Travers Dennis Feery Nellie Griffin Andover Samuel Travers James Travers Pittsfield Immek Wirliam Immer Myrtle Ave Ajornson Frida Charlotte Johnson Car J. Johnson Cornwall St Turs Keimnis d& D'Arcy St Tatorment Shane Piratford John J. Keane Alic McTernay Keane Willam R. McDonald Jamies Sp Michael's Cemetery Han—In Lea Slosser North Garfield Allington Suichuda Jane AL Etratfield Road Grand St Emanuel Cemetery Harford Muthard Sue Nellie Katherine Southa Daniel Southard West B Ding Redding Fables Houston Texas Spangler Christine Ant Spangler Center Wert Goaim Joseph's RF Madison Ave St. Michael's Cenery Henry E. Bishop & Eon Funch Allernor Mery Nellr Griffin Samuel Straford Ave ARANY Tiroska Varady Bill Varady Lonsra Frank Polk Mary & Vasko Evelyn Haterby Lewis and Son Funeral Home Elstelh St. Derby James Epitenpal Gak Peter Ines Sir Teresa Long Sill Ron Aleaye Harcy Straite Nelile Weimé Ammre Stebe Street Bridgeport 2
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