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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1968
Page
4
Greensburg Kentucky resident Peter Duncan turned 100 and offered a blunt formula for longevity saying it never stole a horse or called a man a liar to his face. The lighthearted remark highlights his view on honesty and simplicity in a long life.
False teeth can loosen or drop at bad moments. Sprinkle FASTEETH on plates to secure dentures and improve bite. No pasty taste. Helps prevent denture breath. Regular dental visits advised. Availability at drug counters.
An 18 year old Fairfield youth James M Gantkin of 1091 Stillson road was arrested Saturday near midnight after attempting to force entry at 245 Unquowa Road. He was booked on breaking and entering without permission breach of peace by assault and driving a car while under the influence of drugs. He was committed to Fairfield Hills after resisting police and injuring Mrs Katharyn Falkenhagen during the confrontation.
Raymond Hughes dean of men at Sacred Heart University and Dr Bruce Mullen chair of SHU psychology attended the third annual Northeast Regional Conference of Academic Affairs Administrators at Siena College in Loudonville New York. More than 500 colleges participated in the two day meeting examining problems facing higher education across New England New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Delaware and Maryland.
John M. White, 57, of 46 Plankton Street, was arrested by Fairfield police Saturday at 5:30 p.m. after allegedly stealing rosary beads, prayer books, and baptismal clothes from St. Thomas Church on Post Road. Rev. Sean Flynn halted his escape by removing the ignition key. White was later released on a $100 bond. Patrolman Ronald Nasser took him into custody until police arrival.
In Greenville Mississippi AP report Mayor Pat Dunn received a visit from a bicycle theft complainant, Pat Dunn Jr. aged 10, seeking assistance after the latest incident. The encounter drew local attention to concerns over bicycle thefts in the town.
Sacred Heart University students sponsor the Red Cross blood bank Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the university gym. Thomas J. Calabrasse Jr. coordinates with George Hughes on arrangements for the third annual bank.
Local calendar lists numerous meetings and events across Greenfield Hill Riverfield and Fairfield communities. Volunteer fire company gatherings, youth recreation, church activities and sports leagues run from 7 to 10 oclock with specific start times including 8 8 8 8 7 4 and 7 30 oclock.
A sum of money aimed at Police headquarters was found Thursday on Algonquin Road. William Wilson, longtime Republican Park commissioner, will receive a retirement recognition letter from the Republican Town committee. Elaine Dommu of 206 University Drive, Lesley College junior, elected to Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. Roger Ludlowe High School students Jay Lyons Ted Ostrowski Mark MacDonald and Patrick Tatum attended a Rotary Club luncheon last week. Republicans plan about 500 attendees for Founder’s Day dinner March 29 at Fredericks, per dinner chair Burton Jacobson.
Fairfield Woods junior high school PTA schedules a golf night on March 20 at 7 30 p m in the school. The program features a fundamentals talk and demonstration by Mickey Homa of Rolling Hills Country Club Wilton plus a 1967 Masters film. Audience participation golf games are planned with volunteer coordinators and helpers listed.
The Ladies auxiliary of the Center Volunteer Fire Company will resume meetings after the winter recess on Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the Pine Creek meeting hall. Games and refreshments follow the business meeting with hostesses Mrs. Mazie Brink Mrs. Dorothy Pardy and Mrs. Betty Instone.
A Sherman School PTA meeting Tuesday at 8 p.m. will feature specialists Dorothy Gondela in speech and hearing Frances Amidon in guidance Ruth Weinstein in reading and Leonard Martini in instrumental music. Refreshments will be provided by hospitality co chairs Georgia Battistelli and Evelyn Stinson.
The Hunyas and Hawks stretched their unbeaten second half run with fourth straight wins. The Hunyas edged Wakeman Collegians 55 54 as Jack Sabo led with 18 and Dave Kevenaugh added 21 for Wakeman. Hawks beat Fabulous Five 63 40 with Bill Beaudin and Steve Mate each at 15, while Mike Langan had 26 for Fabulous Five. Wakeman All Stars topped T Byrds 52 38 for their first win of the second round, with Paul Newton Neil Appleberg and Kevin Prendergast contributing.
Fire damaged a car at a Post Road service station near Grasmere Avenue Fairfield when a defective carburetor caused a fire around 12 15 pm. Thomas Cavalier owned the car, and damage was about 150 dollars. Company One extinguished the blaze and Company Two checked Fairfield Woods School furnace after heavy smoke was seen. Firemen shut off the furnace pending a service check.
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