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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1958
Page
4
The article notes a 1961 DAR gathering in Corvallis Oregon honoring the first lady Mrs Benjamin Harrison. It mentions orchids worn by the first lady and DAR members, and references official meetings and a four game football start tradition within the organization.
Six grade classmates at Lordship school elected William Hansen and Dina Brighindi as King and Queen of the 1958 Lordship Olympics. The event, by the Lordship Fathers club, is Sunday at 2 pm on the school grounds with a rain date June 29. Open to Lordship children ages four through six grade. prizes for top three finalists. Entries accepted through start time. refreshments provided.
Joseph Moyer aged 17 of 4020 Main Street and Donald Parson aged 13 of 795 Nichols Avenue won the Stratford Junior Chamber of Commerce golf tournament. They shot 78 and 80 respectively and will compete in the state tourney in Torrington on July 28. Other Mill River participants included Walter Lasher Thomas Montesi William Smith Thomas Firrantello James Cleary Thomas Santino and Charles Lasher. Trophies were presented by Contract Plating Company. Crusaders to Meet The Rev Ralph Seguine pastor of Community Baptist Norwalk will speak Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Stratford Baptist Church. All teenagers are welcome.
A 10 pound capuchin from Newington remains roaming the Cedar Mountain woods after escaping the Connecticut Humane Society a week ago. Officials fear Timmy may be dead but continue monitoring the area while residents are urged to report sightings and avoid contact. Police also seek three Brahma bulls that escaped a Somers rodeo. Four bulls have been captured. three remain at large and residents are warned to stay clear of them.
Stratford residents will view a cobalt demonstration tonight as radioc teams work with active cobalt. The material will arrive late today under police guard led by State Police Lieut. Jesse Foley and CD security officer, with Paradise Green securing the event until the program concludes.
Rotary club welcomes new members including J Oliver Carson Kenneth Jones Richard Slater and Chris M Parrs. Displayed is the north end high school artist’s conception. Birthdays and anniversaries marked for June 23 including Theodore Koskoff Milton Stein and Neal Nowitz. Village events cover parties, dinners, and a church picnic with arrangements by Pilgrim fellowship.
Andrena Graziosi, 14, has pursued a presidential pardon for Arnaldo Graziosi who was jailed 24 years for murdering his wife. She sought forgiveness from Maria Graziosi’s mother and finally obtained a letter from the grandmother, enabling a possible appeal.
Mrs. Drusilla Scott aged 68, known as Granny Scott, resumes sea service after a 37 year run as a ship nursery stewardess. She left shore life in Durban to rejoin seafaring work despite past age limits, now working in a laundry aboard the Southern. She raised a large family and became widowed, relying on sea earnings.
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