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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1958

Page

6

Indonesian Army Claims Medan Control Amid Rebel Doubts

The Indonesian army claimed Medan in North Sumatra was recaptured from insurgents with harbors and airfields back under government control. Rebels questioned the report while broadcasting that Major Golan and a mutinous unit could not hold the city, as reinforcements moved toward Medan.

Singapore Sukarno Medan Sumatra Padang Superna Jakarta Borke Naiin Pohan Siantar Lubis Zatkilli Lubis Js Padang Radio Langkat Falen Rueday Pirngadie Potenia Airfield Balawan R Harbor Agus Soerotn Air Force Co Djamin Ginlings Indonesia Henadceast Achmad Russein Col Dahlan Djambeg

Trinity selects captains for next year’s teams

Edward Anderson a 66 center from Mt. Kisen, was named captain of the Trinity college basketball squad for next season. Peter Onderdonk of Highland Park Illinois was chosen swim captain and Robert Spahr of Rosemont Pennsylvania will lead the squash team.

Hartford Edward Anderson Mt. Kisen Trinity College Peter Onderdonk Highland Park Swim Ming Robert Spahr Rosemont

Council Sticks To Griffenhagen Pay Increases Plan

The Common Council approved the Griffenhagen report’s city employee pay raises to take effect next year despite Socialist Alderman Paul G. Belles opposing. Mayor Tedesco and Council President Gladstone supported the year delay citing economic factors, while Belles demanded full report access and figures for comparison before voting.

Griffenhagen Paul G. Belles Griffenhagen Associates Belles Tedesco Council Louis I. Gladstone Gladstone Civil Service Commission Finance Committee Voice Wote

Lights Proposed for 20 Lake Forest Area Locations

Mayor Tedesco referred a resolution to the Highway committee for installation of street lights at 20 locations in Lake Forest district of the North End. Alderman Feroleta led the move based on an interim ordinance from the inspection tour. A public hearing was set for 8 o'clock tonight in the town courtroom.

Lake Forest North End Tedesco Frank Vv. Feroieto Feroleta Sarefina Sgro

Fire damages washroom at Remington Arms plant

Firefighters were called to the Remington Arms plant on Bar main avenue yesterday to extinguish a blaze in the washroom. The wooden partition caught fire and flames spread to a roof section before being controlled. Investigators said the fire started when a discarded match ignited combustible material.

Remington Arms Company Barmain Avenue P.m. J Felix Curei Fald Curt

Legislators Wear Green for St Patrick’s Day

Washington lawmakers from both parties arrived in the House wearing green ribbons and carnation pins in observance of St Patrick's Day. The carnations were provided by the Ancient Order of Hibernians.

Washington APE House Honalines Abestiance St Patrick's Day Order Hibernians

Jaycee Wives Plan Chinese Auction in Orange

The Jaycee Wives schedule a Chinese Auction and business meetings. A meeting will be held March 23 at 8 p.m. at 52 Governors Avenue home of Mrs. Douglas Whitaker. The board meets Thursday at 8 p.m. at Mrs. John McGill’s home on Mallard Drive.

Douglas Whitaker Governors Avenue John McGill Mallard Drive Orange Richard Somers Joseph Alves Stephen Warsaw William Ambrose Bernard Burns 4. P. Stowe, Jr Norwalk National Council of Jewish Women Temple Beth el East Avenue Martin Gross Steven Weiss Emanuel Knishkowy E. Martin Steinlauf Harley Goldman Sidney Osman Saul Janis Maurice Hoffman Seymour Wattenberg PTA West Avenue Harry Dq Kane John Vigilante H.A. Cushman Ellen Watson Johanna Mallory Trinity Episcopal

Cub Pack 3 Members Receive Blue and Gold Awards

Cub Scout pack 3 honored members at its annual Blue and Gold dinner. Pins and badges were presented to Keith Rainey Norman Lazzotte George Munro Andrew Fogter Curtis Erikson Robert De Andrade William Boyan David Berchen Roland Lavette Raymond Lavette Mallory Leave Brian Evatt Frank Riza and Dennis.

Cub Scout Pack 3 Keith Rainey Norman Lazzottee George Munro Andrew Fogter Curtis Eritkson Robert de- Andrade William Bovan David Berchen Roland Raymond Lavette Mallory Brian ‘Evat Frank Riza Dennis

Birth of a son in Hartford at St Francis Hospital

A son was born to Mr and Mrs Roland D Irish of Manchester at St Francis Hospital Hartford early today The infant was named Painch.

Hartford Meg Roland D. Irish Manchester St Francis Hospital Painch

Year round school topic sparks Milford education meeting

Open board of education session in Milford tonight will discuss a proposed 12 month system with staggered groups or an 11 month plan with August vacations. Parents’ objections and building-use savings drive the debate as officials seek fuller building utilization.

Milford Board of Education Carl ‘Tr. Violas Jack Herbert Wilcox Road James Platt Housatonic Drive

League urged to oppose extending loyalty program to all federal workers

The League of Women Voters urges Congress to reject a proposed bill expanding the Federal loyalty security program to all government employees. LWV president Mrs. Stella Trieste says the scope should be limited, citing freedom concerns and a national consensus against broad coverage. Letters have been sent to Reps Albert Po Morann and Antoni N. Sadlak requesting opposition before House action.

League of Women Voters Congress Stella Trieste LWY Albert Po Morann Antoni N. Sadlak House of Representatives Feapur

Last Call Issued For Jury List

Last Call Is Issued For Jury List will receive Holy Communion in a body at the mass. The children will sing the responses of the Mass. A special prayer for the success of the current fund campaign for the diocesan home for the aged will be offered at the close of Mass. The Mass intends to aid the diocesan project named St Josephs Manor in Trumbull.

Lawrence J. Shehan Edward J. Duffy Trumbull St. Joseph's Manor

Troubled Children Topic Highlighted by Alfred O'Brien

Alfred O'Brien of Connecticut's Children's Service speaks at Hadassah monthly meeting at United Jewish Center on troubled children. He holds a BA in sociology from St John's Brooklyn and an MA in social work from Catholic University.

Alfred O'Brien Children's Service of Connecticut Hadassah United Jewish Center Mr. O'Brien St. John's

Feast of St. Joseph at St. Joseph's Church

St. Joseph's parish marks the Feast of St. Joseph with a solemn high Mass at 10 a.m. Affected by the celebration, children of the parish are involved in the observance.

St. Joseph’s Church St. Joseph's Sche

Rebekahs to Honor Past Noble Grands

Israbelle Rebekah lodge to honor past noble grands this week at Odd Fellows hall on Daniel Street with Mrs Ethel Stannard presiding. An Easter Hat parade with prizes for most original prettiest and funniest is planned, refreshment service by Mrs Ruth Hayes and committee.

Israbelle Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Hall Daniel Street Bam Ethel Stannard Noble Grad Ruth Hayes Town Board of Education Milford Necomers Club

Area students gain Rensselaer honors

The Dean's List at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy recognizes scholastic excellence in the first semester. Named are Roger C Wallat Rudolf E Pennezer Andrew W Sills Reiner Decher Patsy Falango and David N St John with their family addresses listed.

Rensselaer ‘Polytechnic Institute Troy Nla Roger C. Wallat Otto Walal Sherwood Avenue Rudolf E. Penezer Rudolf A. Peniezér Henderson Road Andrew W. Sills Gerald G. Sills Colonial Drive Fairfield Reiner Decher Siegfried H. Decher Hemtock Terrace Patsy J. Falango Patsy M. Falango Main Street Trumbull David N. St. John George £. St. John Stonyorook Road Westport

Polka Dotters Playhouse Plans Five Film Series

Polka Dotters Playhouse members discussed a five film series to be shown at Mayhouse 461 Union Avenue beginning March 31. Titles planned include All Quiet On the Western Front The Great Comedians and the prize Winning Japanese film Gate of Hell. Showings will be in the evening. Officers’ election was postponed until September as members prepare for the season at the theater.

Polka Dot! ‘Playhouse Mayhouse Union Avenue

Aldermen OK Four Safety Signs Near City Schools

The town council approved placing four safety signs from Grosso-Seaview post 167 American Legion promoting child safety near Woodrow Sheridan Madison and Shotion schools. Signs will sit at Main and Vincellette, Main and Tesiny, Main and Fairview, and Main and Wheeler.

Comon Council Grosso-Seaview American Legion Bridgeport Legion Main Vincellette Streets Woodrow Tesiny Sheridan Fairview Madison School Wheeler Shotion

First National Stores Sponsors March Home Economics Classes

First National Stores sponsors educational classes led by Roberta Clarke home economist and lecturer scheduled March 24 26 27 28 from 130 to 330 p m. Prizes will be awarded to attendees. Edward J Leary of this city elected secretary treasurer of the Connecticut Conference of Typographical Unions at a quarterly New Haven meeting. former PEER president.

First National Stores Roberta Clarke Edward J. Leary Connecticut Conference of Typographical Unions New Haven

Masonic Lodge to Confer Fellowcraft Degree Tuesday

Union lodge AF and AM meets Tuesday at 7 38 p m in the Masonic temple. Norman G Kaback senior warder presiding as Fellowcraft degree is conferred on a class of candidates. Refreshments served after the program.

Union Lodge Masonic Temple Avith Norman G. Kaback

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