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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1977

Page

7

Milford DAR Chapter Installs Officers

The Freetove Baldwin Stow chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution installed Mrs. Philipy Hutt as regent at ceremonies in the Chapter house on Prospect Street. Other officers installed include Mrs. V. Alpird Andrus as first vice president and Mrs. Gordon B. Petremont as second vice president with a full slate of officers and councilors.

Freetove Baldwin Stow The Daughters of the American Revolution Philipy Hutt Prospect Street V. Alpird Andrus Gordon B. Petremont Winthrop T. Doolittle Vinecent A. Hunihan Samuel McMeekin Ross B. Townsend

Bnai Brith Women Plan June 28 Meeting

B NAI BRITH WOMEN Greater Milford chapter 123 will meet June 28 at Pam at the home of Mrs Bernard Podos 43 Dale Drive to plan the July 31 annual picnic. Members urged to attend.

B’nai B'rith Greater Milford Pam Bernard Podos Dale Drive

Episcopal Women State Supper and Cookout Plans

Episcopal Women State Supper and Cookout details announced with tea at St Peters Church on June 23 from 1 to 4 pm. New officers named Lynne Lockwood Marie Emerson Marilyn Kelly Judy Sher Wood Evelyn Roberts Bett y Ulmann Adele Pendleton. Birth announcements list several newborns at Milford hospital including Gerschefski Rader Pilla Blanchard Sennett.

Episcops St. Peters Jonathan Trumbull House Lebanon Evelyn Roberts Gull Street Lynne Lockwood Marie Emerson Marilyn Kelly Judy Sher Wood Mrs. Roberts Bettye Ulmann UTO Adele Pendleton St. Peter's Parish YMCA Grange Avenue St.Andrew's Church St. Peter’s Milford Hospital George Plaskowitz Frederick Gerschefski East Broadway Keith J. Rader Mark Street Donald Pilla Old Point Road Jospeh Blanchard Baxter Jane Frederick J. Sennett Cool Iridge Road

Westport Youth Council to stay in offices amid budget shift

Westport Town officials plan to keep the Youth Adult Council offices at 46 East Street through July as the Highway department delays project moves to August. The Board of Finance was asked to allocate 720 to cover rental costs for the interim period while the council awaits conversion of the highway storage into a youth center.

Board of Finance East Highway Department First Selectman Jacqueling P. Heneage Joan M. Hyde Reese Construction, Inc Linda C. Willner Nassau Road Alsh Fontaine George and Lee Smith Shelton Jon Horseshoe Margit K. Dohanos Robin Li Moore, Jr Woods End Lane Ralph Zullo Anthony Saleggio Gustav Joan Seliger Sturges Common Arthur Weise Franklin Street Associates Franklin Street Marcia Miller Thomas Shaw Lawrence Michaels Newtown Avenue Robert B. Downing Leonard Barbara deBrign South Maple Avenue Sidney and Marilyn Carter John and Diane Pinyan Fieldcrest Read

Chamber Welcomes 2 New Members and Deals

The chamber announces two new members D Amico Enterprises and Emdex along with Fidelity Press Fogler Remodeling and Heritage Painting seeking a donated typewriter for summer training funds. Marriage licenses filed include Andrew Frank and Sharon Spaner Dean Bibens and Deborah Valalik Robert Gunn and Aurea Echevarrea Ed ward Monks and Carolyn Schall William Pawlak and Carolyn Constantine. Property transfers list multiple city sales including 52 Avon Street to Cornelia Smith and other deeds across Bray Avenue Holly Street West Avenue and Merwin Avenue with prices ranging from 33 500 to 90 000.

Chamber of Commerce J D'Amico Enterprises Bridgeport Avenue Emdex Exxon Enterprises New Haven Avenue Fidelity Press Wheelers Farms Road Fogler Pearl Hill Street Meadow Park Drive Chamber Andrew Frank New York City Sharon Spaner Greer Circle Dean Bibens Housatonic Drive Deborah Valalik Oxford Drive Robert Gunn Brookdale Avenue Aurea Echevarrea Maple Street Edward Monks Branford Carolyn Schall William Pawlak la Presti Court Ansonia Carolyn Constantine Cronoque Read Henry Geraldine Quinn Avon Street Cornelia Smith Margaret Eran Charles Bogart JI Bray Avenue Robert Tabita Fossett Adolph Rose Lariviere West Avenue Elmer Grass Gregory Foster William Charles Honek Holly Street Charles Mary Bogart Richard Brenda Nylen Merwin Avenue David Karen Wright Sohn and Carol Toronto Village Road Leonard Linda Humphrey Elsie Herbert Hedell Kent Street Thomas Deborah Williams

General Motors Sued Over False Advertising Claims

Wisconsin Attorney General Bronson La Follette filed a circuit court suit against General Motors and 160 Oldsmobile dealers alleging deceptive advertising and improper engine substitutions in 1977 Oldsmobile 88 models. The action seeks restitution for about 1,700 citizens and an injunction on selling vehicles not matching advertised components.

Madison, Wis General Motors Oldsmobile la Follette

Carillon Concerts Set at Trinity Hartford

Free carillon concerts occur every Wednesday through August 24 at Trinity College Hartford continuing a tradition begun over 25 years ago. The July 27 performance features carillonneur George Matthew Jr. of First Presbyterian Church Stamford.

Hartford Trinity College George Matthew Jr First Presbyterian Church Stamford

Tom C Clark Dies at 77 After 18 Year Supreme Court Career

Former justice Tom C. Clark died at 77 in New York after an 18 year tenure on the Supreme Court. A Texan, he traveled widely as a senior judge and helped manage federal court workload. Clark authored controversial opinions on searches and Bible reading in schools and served in the Justice Department before joining the high court.

Tom C. Clark High Court Washington Supreme Court Truman Clark New York Ramsey Clark U.S Frank Mur Warren E. Burger William C. Douglas Earl Warren Dallas Justice Department Missouri Harry Truman Whigh Court Lyndon B. Johnson Carter Tom Clark Burger Fred Vinson Warren Warren ‘Court Massachusetts Fannie Hill

Indians Leap 6-Foot Pillars in Street Illusion Off Sumatra

Believers on NIAS Island in the Indian Ocean perform a jumping feat as locals demonstrate the pillar leap near the road. Sightings place the event on a Sumatra coastal area with spectators noting the unusual display.

Nias Island Indian Ocean Sumatra

Preservation Urged for New View of Stratfield Hotel Block

Passersby favor preserving the view of and from the Stratfield Hotel after the Kantrowitz building was razed. The Bridgeport Redevelopment Agency must decide whether the area becomes a parking lot or supports commercial redevelopment. Stakeholders favor mixed use with small stores or a senior citizens project, while the conservancy opposes downtown parking and backs rehabilitation.

Stratfield Hotel Kantrowite Stratfield Motor Hotel Main Chapel Streets Bridgeport Redevelopment Agency The Stratfield Bridgeport Architectural Conservancy Roland Lemard United National Corporation of New York City David Austin Conservancy Austin Kantrowitz

Mind Health Center Seen Aiding Those Unable to Buy Private Care

The Greater Bridgeport advisory board discussed psychiatric hospitalization for the poor. Dr. Gottlieb said the unit provides essential care for residents who cannot afford private psychiatry and noted a second 22 bed unit to be activated by January 19TR.

Mind Health Center Greater Bridgeport Gottlieb

Harding 62 States 25 Year Reunion Planned

Warren Harding High School Class of 1952 will hold a 25th anniversary dinner dance Saturday October 29 at Ottavio's restaurant in Fairfield. Co chairs are Michael Moccaie and Augie I Riccio with a committee spanning Bridgeport Trumbull Stratford Easton and Fairfield. Members seek missing classmates and ask for location tips from readers.

Warren Harding High School Ottavio’s Fairfield Michael Moccaie Augie I Riccio Barbara Buckley Paoletti Barbara Turke Albright William Mallory Shirley Mallory Bridgeport Alberta Jackson Chale Barbara Rotondo Hall Easton Janet Cook Marino Trumbull Dea Riccardi Diotalevi Stratford Outertown

Restaurant Soup origins and Paris tavern history

A Frenchman named Pafissy invented a soup in 1837 described as finely minced fowl in highly spiced broth with cinnamon and coriander. In 1765 a Paris tavern opened under the title Restaurant for the purpose of supplying this soup.

Pafissy Paris

Caution Issued On Substandard Sunglasses

The Commission of Opticians warns the Connecticut Health Department about substandard ready-made sunglasses. Investigations target several major brands for violating ANSI FDA guidelines on lens thickness and impact resistance. The agency cites conformity gaps with Connecticut standards and advises buyers to test lenses for distortion to avoid photophobic symptoms and discomfort.

Commission of Opticians Connecticut Health Department American National Institute FDA Connecticut Comission

Bridgeport Sees Airport Row Over Sewer Easement

Councilman Frankel and Councilman Palmer defend Stratford rights amid Bridgeport moves to treat airport property as a private asset. Frankel cites tax exemption law and sewer connections from Lordship to the terminal, while denying Stratford an easement to join its sanitary system. Palmer says measures protect Stratford residents and not a vendetta against Bridgeport.

Frankel 121St Bridgeport Stratford Palmer

Bucknell ROTC honors go to 2 County Cadets

Thomas E. Routh of Fairfield and Lawrence J. LaVerme of Easton were among 23 Bucknell University students honored at a Bucknell ROTC awards ceremony in Lewisburg. Routh received the Academic Achievement Wreath as a Bucknell sophomore, while LaVerme, Bucknell senior, earned first class military athletic and academic excellence awards.

Thomas E. Routh Springler Road Fairfield Lawrence J. LaVerme Vista Drive Easton Bucknell University Lewisburg Knuth Bucknell Andrew Warde High School Donald Knuth LaVerme Joel Barlow High School Dominick LaVernte

Connecticut Bans Flammable Cellulose Nitrate Sunglass Frames

The Commission warns that cellulose nitrate sunglass frames are highly flammable and illegal in Connecticut. The warning notes the dangerous nature of such frames and cites state law prohibitions.

Connecticut

Carter Approves Skytrain Fare Cut Plan to London

President Carter approved CAB plans allowing Laker Airways to operate Skytrain between New York and London. Laker must file a tariff and could begin flights within 60 days, offering $135 one way or $101.48 the other with first come, first served seating and no reservations.

Washington Carter London Civil Aeronautics Board CAB Laker Airways Great Britain New York Laker Skytrain

Even Mascots Have to Train at UConn

Hartford UPI reports University of Connecticut student Christian Whitman works with Jonathan the VITI a white husky eight weeks old to prepare him as the next mascot. The pup learns names and terrain slowly but should be ready by football season while Jonathan VII the current mascot battles arthritis.

Hartford UPI University of Connecticut Christian Whitman Jonathan Viti Uconn Jonnie Whitman Jonathan VII

Minnesota Motto Means Star of the North in French

The Minnesota motto L Etoile du Nord translates to Star of the North in French. The wording reflects the state’s historic identity and regional symbolism.

State of Minnesota

Gem of an Idea Gives Practice Field to Women's Softball Team

Manchester resident David Woodbury donated land worth 9500 to eight players of an amateur women’s softball team to secure a practice field. He argues the move promotes women’s rights while opponents call it a provocation, amid roster rule changes favoring nonresidents. Woodbury backs the plan with taxpaying loopholes and says he’ll defend it with lawyers and the Human Rights Commission.

Manchester UPI David Woodbury David Ile Woodbury Carl Silver Silver Connecticut Human Rights and Opportunities Commission

DiLieto Expected To Declare Bid For Mayor Today

NEW HAVEN AP Police Chief Biagio DiLieto plans a 4 30 a m news conference to announce his bid for mayor and end his silence amid chatter he will resign to run against Mayor Frank Logue. Logue weighs discipline over wiretap matters from 1969 71 while DiLieto defends the Black Panther case and Connecticut law limits.

NEW Haven Biagio DiLieto Force Frank Logue Logue Connecticut

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