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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1957

Page

21

Children urged to take third polio vaccine dose

Health director Dr. George B. Davis announces that 753 elementary students who had two polio shots last February and March should now receive the third dose from private physicians. He notes many others remain unvaccinated and urges public health physicians to promote the third injection. Vaccine is available for those under 20 and some over 20 facing cost. Dates and other community notices follow about church groups and local meetings.

City Health Department George B. Davis City Health Health Department Davis

Nine Petitions to Face Zoning Board Tonight

The Milford Board of Zoning Appeals will hear nine petitioners at 8 p.m. in the town courtroom. Plans include erecting dwellings on three lots, converting a home to a two family unit, building garages and signs, and subdividing properties at several streets. Also listed are a pizza business permit, a property sale filing, and related notices.

Board of Zoning Appeals Lester Tibball Governors Avenue Sybil Schwab Seaside Avenue Raymond Kusha West Rutland Road Gennaro Parnoll Edgefield Avenue Planning Board Leopold Fillion Birch Avenue Margaret McCarthy Gulf Street Catherine J. Hannon East Broadway Alfred C. Blunt Naugatuck Avenue Carmella LaPenna Hillside Avenue Woodmont

Milford Red Cross Aids Civil Defense First Aid Training

Harley Emmons announces Milford chapter first aid program for civil defense auxiliary police now receiving Red Cross training. Classes meet Wednesday evenings at the health center with five two hour lessons, followed by a 16 hour advanced course covering appendicitis boils hernia poisonings and other wounds.

Harley Emmons Milford American Red Cross First Aid Civil Defense Auxiliary Police Red Cross First Aid Committee Emmons Emblem Milford Emblem Club Elks Club New Haven Avenue Mary McAndrew

Polish Mothers' Club Card Party Sets Nov 19 Fundraiser

Mrs. Willoughby Lay named chairman of the Polish American Mothers and Daughters club benefit card party. The Nov 19 event at Odd Fellows hall aims to aid handicapped and mentally retarded Milford children, with a 7 pm business meeting led by club president Mrs. Dahowski.

Willoughby Lay Mothers and Daughters Club Odd Fedows Hall Milford Henry Chmielewski Starley Olewski John Kaminski Vincent Kostrekski John Dahowski Leo Sokolowski Dahowski West Shore Center Brammar School East Shore Center Meadowside

Trumbull Court Hears Range of Local Offenses

In Trumbull Town Court Judge John P. Evans bound over Raymond J. Howe 21 of Stamford on statutory rape charges after a brief hearing about a pregnant 1 year old Bridgeport girl. Bond set at 1000. Other cases include suspensions and fines for Driving related violations and a warrant for Vincent Ezzo speeding. A softball team in St Petersburg Florida is noted as being composed of players 75 years old or older.

Trumbull Raymond J. Howe Bergas Avenue Stamford Superior Court John P. Evans Evans Bridgeport Long Lane School Middletown Thomas D. Lamiola Dorchester Avenue Waterbury Albert J. Aldo, Jr Anton Street Paul Cumers Highlawn Road Fairfield J. Charles Hermann Bronson Road Southport Albert Cerutlo Matthew R. Degiiolomo Querida Avenue Vincent A. Ezzo Kossuth Street South Nor«walk St. Petersburg, Fla

Farm Bureau Election Set for Nov. 14

The Fairfield County Farm Bureau will hold its annual meeting Nov. 14 at 8 p.m. in Edmond Town Hall with a dinner at 7 p.m. Lester Reynolds, president, will preside as officers are elected for the coming year. Potatuck Grange also meets Nov. 12 with officer elections and Dec. 10 for installation. A Thanksgiving program is planned for Nov. 26 with Home Economics committee leading the program. Four Currituck 4H Club members were named honorary: Andrew Paula Sedor Jackie Hennessy Judy Firfield Lisa Fairfield. Members demonstrated crafts and riding a pony at a recent meeting. The Currituck club officers include Marilyn Fairfield president Eileen Skelton vice president Tina Sedor secretary treasurer Leslie Stretch reporter Susan Fairfield recreation chair Maureen Hennessy refreshment chair. The High School Dramatic Club organized for the year with officers Amy Duncan president Fred Reese vice president Kate Greene secretary Nancy Rees treasurer. Monologues were shared for critique and stage carriage work continues under advisor Michael Wolfer. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Richard Dean of Sandy Hook in Danbury hospital on November 3.

Pohtatuck Grange Grange Hall Lillian, Cameron Lillian LaVigne Harriet Shaw Currituck Andrew Paula Sedor Jackie Hennessy Judy Firfield Lisa Fairfield Andrew P. Sedor Currituck Road Tina Sedor Robert E. Fairfield Brookfield Amy Duncan Fred Reese Kate Greene Nancy Rees Michael Wolfer

Westport Court Fines Ten In Light Vehicle Violations

At Westport Town Court Judge Charles F. Spear fined eight people a total of 137 dollars for motor vehicle violations and ten others paid 144 dollars in bond forfeitures. Names include Don ald Doehrer Walter Wade Robert Faxon Dorothy Gaines Lois Harvey Stephen Horvath Mike Wargo Nicholas Demeglio William Mueller and Archibald Wright with offenses ranging from speeding passing signal lights following too closely and operating without a license.

Westport Charles F. Spear Donald Doehrer Highview Avenue Milford Walter Wade Wordin Avenue Bridgeport Robert Faxon Nostram Road Norwalk Dorothy Gaines P. T. Barnum Lois Harvey Stephen Horvath Villa Street Fairfield Mike Wargo Harbor Avenue Nicholas Demeglio Avenue A William Mueller Barry Avenue Ridgefield Archibald Wright Drouve

Westport groups host fair dinner and events

The Ladies Aid Society and the Women’s Guild of St. Paul’s Lutheran sponsor a Thursday 5:30 p.m. fair and dinner at the Westport YMCA banquet hall with proceeds to the church fund. Other items include Kiwanis Christmas tree sale proceeds supporting gifts for needy youths and Halloween parade costs. Golden Age Club hosts POW talks. Explorer Scouts reunion planned. Lions Club meets to organize the Blind Seal drive for medical exams glasses and glaucoma research.

Westport Ladies Aid Society Women's Guild of St. Paul's Lutheran Church Westport Ymca Fred Vogt Woman’s Guild Hans Papstein George Hopkins Gene Sennett Kiwanis Club Lyman Phillips Phillips YMCA Sigfried Schreiner Barbara Drive Norwalk Staples High School Philippines Explorer Scouts Westport Area Twin Lakes Ridgefield Mauwehu Council Philmont New Mexico Lions Lions Club Townly Main Street

Three Hurt In Merritt Parkway Two-Car Crash

On the Merritt parkway near the New Canaan avenue exit three people were injured in a 12:30 p.m. crash. Eddy Carlson and his wife Hilda of Gloucester Massachusetts were treated at Norwalk hospital and released with knee and forehead injuries. Bertha Johnson sustained facial and neck cuts. Mildred Pratt of Darien lost control and was cited for following too closely after her car was rear ended by the Carlsons. Carlson to appear in court November 12.

Norwalk Merritt Parkway New Canaan Avenue Norwalk Hospital Eddy Carlson Gloucester Mass Hilda Bertha Johnson Robert Pitt Mildred Pratt Abbey Road Darien Carlson Pratt Auto

Red ding Homemakers Host United Nations Dinner Meeting

Redding Homemakers hosted a diverse dinner with dishes from India to France led by chairwoman Mrs P Bredt Nash and a business meeting by Mrs Gerald Simard. The group of 32 also showcased Christmas gift demonstrations from Creative Kit and planned a Nov 19 craft lesson. Airman third class Edward Rasmussen, son of Mr and Mrs Henry Rasmussen of Lime Kilnread, arrived at Brize Norton England to serve as jet mechanic. Also announced was the Every Member Canvass drive for Christ Episcopal church to be held Nov 17. Argentina's Rio Turbio coal deposits are projected to yield 180000 tons this year, doubling 1956 production.

Redding Homemakers P. Bredt Nash India New, England United Nations Gerald Simard Nash Domenick Mecozzi John Yuhas Edward D. Rasmussen U.S. Air Force Base Brize Norton England Danbury High School Henry Rasmussen Lime Kilnread APO 147 New York Henry H. Rousseau Christ Episcopal Church Redding Ridge

Milford Chamber Plans All Member Meeting This Week

Milford Nov 4 Robert Raffauf Chamber of Commerce president announced the first full membership meeting excluding annual sessions will be held Wednesday night at Red Lobster on Post Road. Town Manager Charles R. Tovino will speak with Alfred Stanford discussing the chamber’s community impact and united business effort.

Milford Robert Raffaut Chamber of Commerce Chamber Red Lobster Post Road Ratfauf Charles R. Tovino Alfred Stanford Raffauf

Milford Court Fines Several on Driving Violations

Judge Ronald M. Stark fined James T. Moore 100 for DUI and license suspension. Donald V. Albee 39 was fined 109 for DUI. he appealed and a 100 bond was set. Other cases: Carlisle Sharon 36 West Haven 15 and 9. James Liston 182 Hillside Avenue 15. Jack Egel 48 West Haven 9. Joseph Revers 21 New Haven 20. Robert G. Davis 30 New Haven 6. James Stevens 17 Ormond Street 21 for various traffic and minor offenses. Bobby Jones retired from amateur play in November.

Milford Ronald M. Stark James T. Moore West Main Street Donald V. Albee Chestnut Street Stark Carlisle Sharon West Haven James Liston Hillside Avenue Jack Egel Joseph Revers New Haven Robert G. Davis James Stevens Ormond Street

Man Convicted of Indecent Exposure in Milford Trial

A 30-year-old man, Donald W. Latham of 46 Elder Street, was convicted of indecent exposure after a town court trial before Judge Ronald M. Stark. A 4-year-old girl testified she saw him with only his shirt on in a wooded area near Bank Lane. Patrolman Angelo Marino testified to arresting him after the girl identified him. Latham denied the incident and altered clothing. judge to consider police and girl statements regarding the clothing.

Milford Ronald M. Stark Stark Donald W. Latham Elder Street Latham Bank Lane Angelo Marino East Broadway Marino

Truck detained after Route 34 traffic jam

A large truck with a crane, owned by Oneglia and Gervasoni of Torrington and driven by Anthony Defrenetto, blocked Route 34 for two hours between 10 a.m. and noon after leaving Fairfield State hospital road. He was summoned to Town Court on November 24 for overweight load. Removal aided by D Addario Sand and Graves equipment.

Newtown Fairfield State Hospital Oneglia Gervasoni Torrington Anthony Defrenetto James Costello Hiram Hanlon D'Addario Sand and Graves Company

Catholic Women Plan For Recollection Day

Danbury district Catholic Women plan the second annual Day of Recollection at Sacred Heart Church Georgetown. Mass at 9 a.m. talks by Rev Lawrence Mullins of Fairfield University. Benediction at 3 p.m. Tickets via local parishes. organizers Mrs Michael Smith and Mrs Francis X Closter Jr. Run and hostesses from Rosary Society. Includes a preview of Hat City Dale Carnegie Club meeting Wednesday at War Memorial Community Center.

Danbury Catholic Women Sacred Heart Church Georgetown Lawrence ‘Mullins Fairfield University Michael Smith Francis X. Closter, Jr Redding Hat ‘City Dale Carnegie Clubs International War Memorial Community Center

Investigation and Security Consultants Incorporation in Danbury

A certificate of incorporation is filed for Investigation and Security Consultants Inc of Danbury to provide plant protection guards and private investigation services. Authorized capital of 50 000 divided into 500 shares at 100 each begins with 2 000. Signers include A James Bruno J Kenneth Bradley and Rose M Okerblome. Readable local names and offices listed.

J. Augustus Deakins Investigation and Security Consultants, Inc Danbury A. James Bruno Hamden J. Kenneth Bradley Westport Rose M.okerblome Bridgeport F. J. Mazzia Lincoln Avenue Anthony Horasco Fourth Street

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Gleaners First Congregational Church The Green Frank Shufelt Beerwood Manor Theodore Street Farnham D. Middlebrook Ladies Auxilary South Norwalk Boat Club Mack Street Horace T. Dumont WSCS Women's Society of Christan Service East Avenue Methodist Church Norwalk Council of Catholic Women St. Joseph's School Michael Blanchard Cassidy GES Florence E. Walter Fairfield Avenue Madison Ave Skop Nyden Madison LS UA Springdale Street Helen K. Jones Richard J Carmella Puleo John E. Rigely Roses Mill Road Property Management Corporaation High Street James McNultty Marine Realty James McNulty Milford Hospital Charles Hubbell Hill Street John Gresko Aldencourt Kenneth Lyons Herbert’ Street Edward Race Senate Avenue Rosalie Marino Joseph Attardo Peck Street Janina Mary Guzik Williamsburg Edward Waskiewicz Hadley Thomas Tenney Mr. Tenney Board of Zoning Spats Court Room Milford Wates Women’s Association Milford High School St. Mary’s Holy Name Society Church Auditorium Wepawang Barracks WW One Veterans and Auxiliary Fowler Memorial Building US Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla Merwins Shore House Cedar Beach Wepawang Drive Easy Acres Orchard Hillside Charles R. Iovine Nike Buckingham Avenue George Weed Marilyn White Glenwood Lumber Co Glenwood Ave Trumbull Court Farm Bureau Fairfield County Farm Bureau Vincent P. Gaffney Edmond Town Hall Lester Reynolds Grange Richard Dean Sandy Hook Danbury Hospital Westport Court By E. Simms Campbell Com Argentina Rio Turbio Milford Chamber Milford Court Bobby Jones National Archery Association Crawfordsville Ind William Melody Carnegie Loupie J. Augustus Deakin Martin R. Costello Stratford Dorothy A. Koztinski O.U.A.M Ben Miller Council, Jr. O.U.A.M Jr. O.U.A.M Harry Richards Rebekah Myrtle Rebekah Guard Club Marvin Worden Main’street Joseph Gore Harold Ryan Rotary Club Edward Decowicz Connecticut Council For Freedom of Information Danbury Rotary Club Hotel Green Freedom of the Press John D. Kennedy Sheba Pelham G. W. Broadhead Port Elizabeth South Africa Danbury Democratic Women's Club Knights of Columbus Joseph Marinaro William Gabriel Edward Breton J. Wixted Mary Costello John A. Define, Jr Joseph Bertalovitz Vicki Woll Stephen Dratch Louis Bogus Carl Magersuppe Leo Papish Albert H. Hornig Margerie Mulvihill Saul E. Kurtz & Sons Trumbul Center AM &16 Armstrong LABOR Armstrong Kitchen Special Neuss
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