Plans Pushed to Provide Steel for Defense Needs
The White House reported progress toward reopening steel mills to meet defense needs as a nationwide strike threatens supply. Steelman indicated a list of mills to reopen could be released soon while a government union management panel studies timing and tonnage allocations for military output amid looming shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
White House
John R. Steelman
Truman
Steelman
Korea
Bastille Day Party Planned in Stonehenge
Miss Louise Davidson of Ridgefield announces Bastille day party to be chaired by Mrs. David S. Westheim on July 14 in Stonehenge with committee members Miss Davidson and Victor B. Gilbert. Original French gowns will be displayed. Real estate transfers recorded in town clerk's office include Ridgefield to Rochester and Easton to Great Neck parcels. Margaret Barach earned a bachelor of arts degree at Smith College and plans study in Italy as art major and former riding captain. Ridgefield Democrats name delegates to state convention in Hartford with Mrs. Jespersen as alternate for Hull.
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Louise Davidson
Ridgefield
Americana Friends of France
David S. Westheim
West Lane
Stonehenge
Westheim
Miss Davidson
Victor B. Gilbert
Jessie P. Cargon
A. W. M. Dickens
Rochester
N. Y
Gilbert Street
Carl and
Rose Dreher
Easton
Donald J
Marcia S. Colen
Great Neck
L. L
Silver Spring Road
Barbara Oliphant
James B
Mary Lucretia Lee
Danbury
Wilton Road
Margaret Barach
Edmund J. Barach
Florida Road
Smith College
Italy
Current
Thomas J. McGlynn
New State Central
John Edward Dowling
Stanley Piasta
Otto H. Jespersen
Democratic Party
Hartford
Jespersen
Harry E. Hull
Hold Up Victim Denies Missing Large Sum At Grill
Nicholas Hadoulis proprietor of the Three Sevens grill at 777 East Main street says a lone armed bandit robbed his establishment of $40 and he did not have about $3,000 hidden as police reported. He admits a bag of money under the counter but its contents were not as large as thought. Police describe the suspect as about 40 years old, six feet tall, who fled after the robbery shortly before 1 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Hadoulis
Three Sevens Grill
East Main Street
Hadoulis
Harriman Leads in Washington Democratic Primary
Returns from 19 of 45 DC polling places show Mutual Security Chief W Averell Harriman with a commanding lead over Sen Estes Kefauver in the capital's Democratic presidential preference primary. Harriman tops Kefauver 5 619 to 1 597 for the district 12 delegates who will cast six votes at Chicago.
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Washington
District of Columbia
Mutual Security
W. Averell Harriman
Harriman
Sen
Estes Kefauver
Tennessee
Chicago
Barbara Hutton Seeks Six Month Rest Near San Francisco
BABS plans a six month rest in Hillsborough California saying she is not seeking a husband. The Woolworth heiress arrived with her son from a second marriage, a French maid and Cocotte the dachshund. She denies plans to marry Baron Gottfried von Cramm or any other man.
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San Francisco
Barbara Hutton
Woolworth
Cocotte
Hillsborough
Baron Gottfried von Cramm
Retirements By Bridgeport Fire Board Two Veterans Leave
Two Bridgeport Fire Department veterans retired at a brief Board of Fire Commissioners meeting. Captain William F. Nolan, commanding officer of Truck No. 6, served since January 16, 1919, retires with a pension of 66 percent. Fireman John T. McCarthy, since July 1, 1917, retires July 1 with a 70 percent pension. The board seeks Civil Service names for top fire ranks and notes the death of Fire Commissioner John F. Brown, sending condolences to his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport Fire Department
Board of Fire Commissioners
William F. Nolan
John T. McCarthy
Grovers Avenue
McCarthy
Civil Service Board
John F. Brown
Brown
Church Women Set Picnic Tomorrow at Morning Star Farm
The Women’s Federation of the Newtown Congregational church plans a picnic tomorrow at 1 p.m. at Morning Star Farm in Tafton district. Attendees should bring salad or dessert, a cup and saucer, and cutlery. Transportation calls to Mrs. James Fullam are welcomed today or tomorrow. Miss Katharine N. Payne was reelected president of the Sandy Hook Cemetery corporation at its annual meeting in Sandy Hook. Other officers were reelected. Pfc. Harold J. Bresson of Southbury is at Fort Lawton awaiting deployment to the Far East. John D. Lord and Robert F. Moore joined Fairfield State hospital staff as summer student interns, studying at Yale and Harvard respectively. David Egee of Church Hill Road won the Headmaster’s Cup at Rumsey Hall’s 52nd commencement, and was runner-up in a declamation contest. The Boys Social and Athletic Club Varsity baseball team will play Ridgefield at SAC Park, after a 14–0 win over Milford Aces. The Couple’s Club picnic closes the series at Shady Rest along Lake Zoar.
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Women’s Federation
Newtown Congregational Church
Nathaniel M. Wagner
Morning Star Farm
Taunton
James Fullam
Katharine N. Payne
Sandy Hook
Fort Lawton
Harold J. Bresson
River Road
Southbury
Wash
Far East Command
Bresson
Bridgeport Engineering Institute
Army
Mallory Hats
Danbury
24Th Signal Service
Fort Devens
Mass
John D. Lord
Stuart
Florida
Robert F. Moore
San Diego
California
Fairfield State Hospital
Lord
Yale University School of Medicine
Harvard College
Moore
Harvard University Medical School
University of Alabama
David Egee
J. Benton Egee
Church Hill Road
Rumsey Hall Schol
Washington
Thas
Boys Social and Athletic Club
Ridgefield
Sac Park
Riverside Road
Milford Aces
Shady Rest
Lake Zoar
Graduation Exercises for 53 Eighth Graders at Consolidated School
Fifty three students will graduate tomorrow at the Consolidated School auditorium in a ceremony led by principal G Damon Freeman and attended by board chair Grace Stevens. The Beach Memorial awards will be given to four students by Rev Malcolm Davie. Robed graduates will receive diplomas, present class gifts including a film projector and tape recorder, and perform the Rip Van Winkle Cantata under Frances Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malcolm Davie
Congregational Church
Beach
John Porter
Bartholomew Skelly
G. Damon Freeman
Grace Stevens
Board of Education
Frances Anderson
Alfred Budd
Louis Rotello
William Topps
Frank Palermo
Robert Balstad
Nancy Jane Beardsley
Virginia Gail Becker
Ruth May Bevans
Laurence Azro Browne, Jr
Barbara Gail Burbanks
John Kenneth Burr, Jr
Francis Alan Chacho
Frances Carol Civitelli
Earl Francis Curnan
John DelBene
Joseph Richard Dralus
George Calvin Crown
Arnold Hurd DuBail
Marilyn Sunbury Fisher
David Guy French
Jane Elizabeth Gibiser
Stuart Neil Haisley
Sandra Helene Hartman
Patricia Irene Hensel
Carol Jean Hurd
Corrine Catherine Kaiser
Jean Elise Kline
David Gordon Laird
Lillian Vivian Lenart
Robert H. Lewis, III
William S. Liggins
Leonard Albert Lydem
Dorothy Ann Malatesta
Eugene Francis Martin
David Larry Miche
Red Cross Launches Broad Water Safety Program
The Red Cross begins a wide scale water safety program from June 30 to August 30 offering free instruction for beginners intermediates and Junior and Senior Life Saving groups. Adult classes may be formed with registrations at Devon park and Silver beach dates and locations are given. Mothers safety patrols PTA units and local groups assist while extra events include a strawberry festival and East ern Star food sale with details on locations and times.
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The
Red Cross
Herbert A. Ford
Devon Park
Silver Beach
Olga Turner
Gulf and Anchor Beaches
Approval Seen for City Garage Proposal
The planning commission is expected to approve reluctantly the $125000 municipal garage in Veterans Memorial Park at the July 2 session. Bids will likely be sanctioned by the City Council in July with completion planned for October to house city vehicles this winter. The plan moves traffic to Butler street and preserves parts of the park, with three or four acres used for the garage and about eight acres for an expressway project by the State Highway department.
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Planning Commission
Veterans Memorial Park
Butler Street
State Highway Department
Salem Shapiro
Fireworks Funds Reach $358 Mark
More than 358 dollars was collected in the recent tag days for the Fourth of July celebration and fireworks display, announced by Martha Donovan, chairman. The funds will fund free refreshments for hundreds of children. the city has added money for the display. Outstanding workers in the tag days will visit the New England village at Sturbridge, Massachusetts, on June 25, with a list of volunteers led by Oscar Lyden and others. Marriage license applications were filed by James H. Piper and Janet L. Bray of New York City, Alfred R. DiSanto of New Haven and Josephine Savignan, Michael D. Hennessey of Artesia and Grace Szarka of Maltby Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Donovan
New England
Sturbridge
Mass
Oscar Lyden
Walter Oko
Kenneth Rich
Richard Krause
Carol Pintox
Marion Thompson
Eleanor Zygmunt
Francis Casciello
Gail Smith
Anita Perito
Edward Minerly
Marie Aldo
Jackie Bierwirth
Barbara Proky
Judy Smart
Susan Wheeler
Dennis Weston
Carolyn Shelton
Irene Thompson
Diana Fraraccio
Joyce Anne Rollinson
Rose Coscia
Bertha Donahue
Barbara Geoghan
Anna Giraldi
Nancy DelMastro
Joan Labbe
Mary Jo
James H. Piper
New York City
Janet L. Bray
Alfred R. DiSanto
New Haven
Josephine A. Savignan
Coram Road
Michael D. Hennessey
Arsenia
Grace E. Szarka
Maltby Street
Wounded in Action Newtown Soldier Receives Purple Heart
June 17 report states Cpl. Lee W. Glover son of Mr and Mrs Walter L Glover of Glover Avenue awarded the Purple Heart for a shrapnel wound to his left hand incurred in Korea while serving since December. He entered service January 22 1951 and serves with the 279th Infantry Regiment of the 45th Division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newtown
Lee W. Glover
Walter L. Glover
Glover Avenue
Korea
Cpl. Glover
279Th Regt
English language periods overview
The English language is traditionally divided into three periods: Old English, Middle English, and Modern English. This framework highlights historical shifts in vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation across centuries.
CD Officials Laud Westport Air Raid Drill Success
Civil Defense director Robert Baldwin praised Westport police fire auxiliary and wardens for a highly successful Operation Connecticut. He noted the emergency convoy could pass through town, commended the CD crew for clearing pedestrians, and thanked residents for cooperation. First Selectman Crossman lauded near perfect performance. No injuries occurred.
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Connecticut
Robert T. Baldwin
Civil Defense
Baldwin
YMCA
First
Harbor Road
Norwalk
Hereward Wake
Board of Finance
Golden Age Club
Wake
Finance Board
Clifford C. Thomas
Wake and See
Progress Seen on New Firehouse Newtown
June 17 The United Fire Company of Botsford organized two years ago for southern town protection and aiding other companies as major fires. Construction of their new firehouse on land donated by Louis Bedat near Crossroad store Route 25 progresses with completion expected before summer end. The town will purchase a new apparatus for the building. The women's auxiliary has helped fundraise, planning a benefit food sale July 3 from 2 to 6 PM near the fireworks stand by Alvin B. Coger Route 25. Mrs David Hayden chairs the sale. The meeting was led by Mrs Thomas Goosman who handed the gavel to Mrs Samuel Nezvesky, the incoming president. The next meeting to start the new year is July 11 at 8 PM at Mrs Thomas Goosman Huntingtown road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newtown
United Fire Company of
Botsford
Louis Bedat
Woman's Auxiliary
Albert W. Rasmussen
Alvin B. Coger
David Hayden
Thomas Goosman
Samuel Nezvesky
Huntingtown Road
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Humphrey
D-Minn
Morse
Congress
Lempco Products, Inc
Cleveland
Oldsmobile
General Motors
Lansing
Mich
Ford Motor Company
Detroit
Steel
Pittsburgh
Allied Industries
Bandit
Babs
Monroe
E. Simms Campbel
Ed Up
PTA
William C. van Ness
Ladies Auxiliary
Milford
American Legion
U. S. Company
Broad Street
Howard B. Cole
First Baptist Church
Genevia Wiggins
Lucia
Order of Eastern Star
Kelly’s Market
City Garage
Cele O
Shelton
Nash Golden
Pinin Farina
Lee
W. Co
Statesman Rambler
Nash Motors
Nash- Kesyinator Corp
Detroit, Mich
Fairfield Avenue
Bridgeport
Conn
Paul Whiteman
TV Teen Club
Westport
John N. Roberts
Woodside Avenue
Stonybrook Road
Kings Highway
DAR
Milton Ulmer
Dogwood Lane
LeRoy Morse
John Rippe
Edward Bradley
Burt Watkyns
Arsenith Reimer
Francis Hill
Henry J. O’brien
Church of the Assumption
Riverside Avenue
O’brien
John S. Hackett
John Landry
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