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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1958
Page
12
Patricia Siviter surveyed her 1948 Southeastern high school graduating class in Detroit. Of 594 members, 390 responded. She estimates 226 couples went steady, nine of 113 marriages joined by high school sweethearts, while 208 steadies wed others.
A kitchen hood grease fire damaged the Log Cabin restaurant at 4485 Main Street near the city line. Six staff fled as smoke filled the dining area. flames reached the roof from a duct heat source, with owners William Burlant and Samuel Constanzo named in the notice.
Ronald J. D Elia of Trumbull was elected president of the Bridgeport chapter of the Junior Chamber of Commerce at the annual meeting held last night at Glorietta Manor attended by over 100 members. Frank A Nagy leaves the post to head the national J C C sports portfolio in Tulsa Oklahoma. new officers include Eugene Magner John Larson Alton Sanford William Plura Jr Robert Olex and Robert Nishball with a board of directors named for the coming year. Installations set for the In Ex ball on June 14 at Glorietta Manor with the key man award to the outstanding Bridgeport Jaycee of the year.
A 24 year old Hartford woman, Reina H. Lee, pleaded guilty in Superior court to adultery after acquittal on a man slaughter charge on a technicality. Judge Alva Pp. Loiselle sentenced her to the State Farm for Women for up to five years. Doucette, 31, was convicted of first degree murder and given a life sentence.
Gard Barker age 54 of 12 Bald Win Street Milford injured when his car struck the rear of another vehicle at Stratford Avenue and Honeyspot Road Stratford. Barker admitted to Bridgeport Hospital for observation with possible chest injuries. Michael Rachmar 25 of 438 Jackson Avenue Stratford unharmed. Witnesses said Barker may have fainted. Barker cited for reckless driving. Investigating officers were Policeman Alfred Dunn Anthony Pipitone and Michael Szabo.
The Newington Chamber of Commerce installation of officers was delayed as new president Ralph Emerson did not arrive on time. Emerson, owner of Emerson's Wild Animal Farm in Kentucky, explained he had to milk a goat, delaying his appearance at the meeting.
Pierre Joly a bearded propagandist leader of an alleged French resistance group was expelled from Switzerland for violating Swiss neutrality laws. The action underscores Swiss efforts to clamp down on clandestine activities and curb external influence.
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