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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1958
Page
11
Hot Rod Hundley became a steady presence for the Lakers, breaking into twin figures in ten of the twelve games in which he appeared, highlighting his scoring consistency and impact on the team's offense.
Tunxis Hill Volunteer Fire Company to honor Joseph Milteading, a 25 year member, at its 267th annual dinner in Boston with Fire Commission members, Police Chief Kranyik, Fire Chief Stopa, and local officials attending. Dinner committee led by John Makar with Daniel W. Sullivan and others organizing. Also notes postponement of a Thaddeus Burr society meeting and a class for expectant mothers by Visiting Nurse Association.
Roger Ludlowe High School Mothers' club hosts Dr. Bina Nelson of Bridgeport YWCA to discuss physical fitness for women. Born in India, she has held roles at Hampton Institute and Calcutta YWCA, with a PhD from New York University.
The Stratfield school PTA plans its annual card party and fashion review on April 15 at 7 45 p m in the school auditorium. Mrs William Moffitt will announce and Mrs Gerard Fisher will commentate. Committees include fashions table prizes stage setting and publicity with named volunteers and student art by Lottie Palmer. Building permits issued for two family dwellings on Rose Hill road each valued at 18000 and a chimney and porch at nearby homes.
Bridgeport residents who donate at the March blood bank will have the contribution credited to Bridgeport, not Fairfield. The Red Cross chapter plans the March 1 drive from 2:45 to 5:30 p.m. at the chapter house with appointments via the chapter house. Mrs. Frank Sansone of 383 Buena Vista Road will captain the day.
A series of Lenten services led by Rev. Dr. Robbins W. Barstow at the First Congregational Church will run on Thursday nights during Lent with meditations on The Sequence of Christian Faith. Soloists include Eva Melmed and Lora Brewster with Richard Parke. the chorus will perform Maundy Thursday and Easter music. An open meeting by the Service Bureau for Women’s organizations is set at the Bridgeport YWCA to discuss After High School What with speakers Harold Whiteman Jr and David Dudley.
Governor lege Entrance Examination board and James Halsey president of Bridgeport University report that Househord John and Margaret Roddy sold a residence to John and Patricia Nagy on Boroskey drive, deed filed in Town clerk's office. Community events list includes Novena at St. Thomas church at 4 and 7 30, and various club meetings at local schools and halls in the evening.
First Selectman Dimill Kinnie honored M. Wes ley Sherwood, former town treasurer, praising his investments knowledge and community service. A new school crossing guard, Lance Boros Sr., will cover for injured Anthony Pagliuco who broke his leg. PTA events and flood photos featured as town notices and planning continues for Osborn Hill fair and a drain issue near the Connecticut turnpike.
Ference Fekete, 33, of 168 Crane Street Fairfield was arrested yesterday at 9 am on charges of driving an auto without a license after his car backed from the driveway and struck the porch at 167 Crane Street owned by Stanley Makinevich. He was released on $25 bond and to face Town Court March 10. Patrolman Andrew Tuba said the vehicle accelerated rather than stopped as it crossed the street.
Statement notes that historic beliefs by Greeks Romans and American Indians about sheltering under specific trees during storms are incorrect as modern science shows no tree is immune to lightning strikes.
Ty rone Power and Marlene Dietrich star in the stage drama turned film Witness for the Prosecution with Charles Laughton leading a strong cast. The production climate includes Anna Magnani in Wild is the Wind at Warner Merritt theaters with Anthony Quinn and Anthony Franciosa in a Nevada love story. Also showing Path of Glory at Majestic with Kirk Douglas and ensemble, Fort Bowie, plus Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at Beverly and Hi Way in vivid Technicolor with classic songs reassembled.
John F. McCarthy is general chairman of the eighth annual corporate communion and breakfast of Bridgeport division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians on March 23. Lawrence J. Neary is president. Members gather at 7 45 am to attend 8 o clock Mass at St Augustine Cathedral. Bishop Lawrence J. Shehan will celebrate the Mass and speak at the Stratfield hotel breakfast.
In Cannel France Picasso failed to sell a charity vase at a cancer auction last night as bidders shunned the piece. Florence Gould, widow of an American railroad magnate, offered 200,000 francs then 115,090 francs but the vase did not sell and was withdrawn after it failed to break as planned.
LOEW S Poll presents Witness for the Prosecution at 5 50 and 9 20 while Gun Fever plays 1 00 4 25 and 7 55 Majestic shows Paths of Glory at 1 00 3 53 5 55 9 50 Fort Bowie screens at 2 30 9 25 8 25 Warner A Wild is the Wind shows 2 20 5 50 4 25 Devils Hairpin offers 1 00 4 20 7 50 Merritt Wild Is The Wind at 6 20 and 4 30 Devils Hairpin at 8 10 Beverly Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs shows 1 30 3 30 2 55 8 50 Hewry Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs shows 1 36 3 30 6 55 8 50.
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