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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1954

Page

16

Rev Robert Foote dies in Ohio after illness

The Rev Robert Bonner Bowler Foote rector emeritus of Christ Episcopal church East Norwalk died yesterday at relatives home in Cincinnati Ohio after a month long illness. He served Christchurch from 1920 to 1939 then moved to Darbrook road and later Cincinnati. Survived by two sisters and a brother, services set for tomorrow at Christ and Holy Trinity Episcopal church with burial in Oaklawn cemetery Fairfield.

Westport Robert Bonner Bowler Foote Darbrook Road Christ Episcopal Church East Norwalk Cincinna Ohio Mr Boote Christchurch Cincinnati Mr Foote St Marks Episcopal Church New York City Holy Trinity Church Brooklyn Nina Perry Southport Foote Amy Lee Foote Alice Crawford Foote Cincinati Roger Lee Foote Charlottesville Christ Holy Tria Episcopal Church Rome Rober M Hatch Hartford Oaklawn Fairfield

Five TB cases found in 1365 screened at Bridgeport survey

Bridgeport Tuberculosis Association reported five persons showed TB symptoms among 1365 X rays. One case was questionable active TB, two probably inactive, and two suspects. The semiannual survey also found 935 with other abnormalities such as cardiac and bronchopulmonary conditions.

Bridgeport Tuberculosis Association Black Rock

Eisenhower heads to Abilene for museum dedication

President Eisenhower departed for his hometown of Abilene Kansas to dedicate the Eisenhower Memorial Museum. The trip included ceremonies at nearby Arlington Virginia for a Marine statue of the Iwo Jima flag raising. He will speak briefly at the museum dedication the next day.

Washington Eisenhower Highoyhood Abilene Kan Arlington Vay Iwo Jima Kansas Mlton S Eisenhower Pennsylvania State University

Stock Prices and Dividend Details in Quarterly Reports

The article outlines stock price traits and annual rates, including declared or paid dividends, stock disbursements, and ex-dividend dates. It notes cash value estimates, distribution timing, and effects on shares, with references to warrants and bankruptcy Act considerations.

Duiteni Jared

Major markets observe Veterans Day holiday schedule

Major markets including New York Cotton Exchange coffee and sugar exchange and mercantile exchange will observe Veterans Day as a holiday. New York Stock Exchange and other security markets will stay open while New Orleans Cotton Exchange and Chicago Board of Trade trade in line with last year’s policy eliminating Columbus Day and Veterans Day as market holidays.

New York Cotton Exchange Coffee & Sugar Exchange Mercantile Exchange New York Stock Exchange New Orleans Cotton Exchange Chicago Board of Trade New York Lock Exchange Cotton Exchange

Wife Chooses Pet Dog in Uncontested Divorce

In Santa Monica California on November 10 AP reports Carel T Torresen 63 an aeronautical engineer and Harriet 39 reached an uncontested divorce after a Manchester terrier named Prince slept in their bed. Torresen testified the dog became a family pet and Harriet chose the dog over him.

Santa Monica Calif Prince Carel T Torresen Harriet

Cops Expand Search For Armed Attacker in Springfield

Police in Springfield Mass expanded their detective force today to pursue an armed attacker who raped a young woman at a warehouse after forcing her from a post office entrance. A second woman, sensing a gun, was driven toward her car about four miles away. she fled when alarms sounded.

Springfield Mass Cits 3 Ctm

Mystic resident faces nude picture charges

Hartford Now 10 AP A 37 year old Mystic man Howard R Healy was charged with operating a nationwide mailing nude pictures business. He was arrested on obscene material charges after postal inspectors found truckloads at his Mystic apartment. Healy operates the Mohegan Present Mystic, a deal included a nationwide mailing test.

Hartford Now 10 Mystic Benedict M Holden Howard R Healy Heal Healy

Dollar value drops as Cruzeiro hits record low

The Brazilian cruzeiro fell 11 percent in a week to 14 US cents, amid dollar shortages and strong inflation controls in Brazil. Officials attributed the decline to tighter economic measures and currency pressures seen in Rio de Janeiro.

Rio DE Janeiro Cruzeiro

Connecticut Issues CONNECTICUT INDUSTRIALS Erheem from tH Walker

Connecticut reports on industrial firms, highlighting Erheem and the Walker company in a brief business note. Details note production, employment and regional economic impact, with emphasis on local industry leaders and investment signals.

Connecticut Industrials Erheem Walker & Co

Obituary notices for several local residents

A string of obituaries lists Harry J. Cornen widow Lois Star Cornen of 615 Barnsford Avenue, four daughters, a brother and three grandchildren. Frank Joseph DeSanty 42, died at Arcade hotel. Theresa Dora Loska formerly of Willard Street. Mrs. Liska with two sons and a daughter. Mrs. Carmela Lopinto Todisco. Mrs. Anna Yantee Vitka. Norman W Calt of Elmira, NY. Services held or scheduled at local churches and funeral homes with Masses, high rites, and burial at Mount Grove and Saint Michaels cemeteries. Survivors include spouses, children, and siblings as noted. Obituary notes death dates, locations, and funeral arrangements across several families.

James F McCarthy Dies in Massachusetts General Hospital

James F McCarthy 55 district manager of Warner Brothers Motion Picture Company and veteran of 42 Sears theater business died Monday in Massachusetts General Hospital Boston. Requiem services at his home and at 9 o'clock in St Augustines Cathedral. solemn high Mass of requiem. Burial in St Michaels Cemetery.

James F McCarthy Park Avenue Warner Brothers Motion Picture Company Sears Busiess Massachusetts General Hospital Boston St Augustines Cathedral St Michaels Cemetery

Services for Nathaniel McPhee in Bridgeport Friday

Nathaniel McPhee 74 of 289 Golden Hill Street died in Bridgeport Hospital. Funeral services will be Friday at 8 15 am at Frank Polke and Son Funeral Home 1546 Fairfield Avenue. Burial will be in Park Cemetery. A native of Billerica Massachusetts he was retired and formerly employed as a maintenance man for the Newfield Heating company.

Nathaniel McPhee Golden Hill Street Bridgeport Hospital Frank Polke and Son Funeral Fairfield Avenue Park Cemetery McPhee Billerica Mass Newfield Bunning Ida Streff Chinton Avenue Fairfield John Stieff Frank Polke and Fon S. Willard Wuluen Hill Frank Pete

Funeral services for Paul Murcko RC Victor Stratford

Paul Murcko known as RC Victor Stratford died Sunday. Mass and committal service were held today at Holy Name of Jesus Church Stratford with Rev John Filp officiating. Bearers were his nephews Robert Reid James Reid Stephen Kochiss John Kochiss and Steven Kochiss. burial followed at St Michaels Cemetery.

Carmela Lopinto Todisco Michael Todisco Engewood Avenue St Raphaels Church Ce Michaels Cemetery Rex Emilio Jasiello Rex Donald M Paolucc Rex Bartholomew J Laurelo Laurello Anthony, Ralph Albert Pace James Adinolfi Rasmond Tedisco Morr Lopinto Paul Mureka RC Victor Street Stratford Holy Name of Jesus Church Stratford St Michaels Cemetery John Filp Murcko Robert James Reid Stephen John Joseph Stephen E Kochiss

Stephen Salay Services and Burial Planned

Stephen Salay of 811 Wordin Avenue died. A solemn requiem mass and burial were held at Stephens church with services described as reverent. Burial followed at St cemetery adjacent to the church.

Stephen Salay Wordin Avenue St Stephens Church St Michaels Cemetery

Mrs Ida Mae Sperry Rites In Brecken Funeral Home

Services for Ida Mae Sperry widow of Arnold Sperry and former Putnam Apartments resident were held today at the William M Brecken funeral home. Burial followed at Lake View Cemetery.

Arnold Sperry Ida Mae Sperry Putnam Apartments William M Brecken Like View Ecometorr

Mary Elizabeth Sikeay Sikesay two year old daughter dies

Mary Elizabeth Sikeay, age two, of Bridgeport, died yesterday at 12:30 PM at Bridgeport Hospital from natural causes. Funeral arrangements listed at George Pstey and Mullins funeral homes with services at St Augustine Cathedral and burial in St Michael cemetery. She is survived by parents Rienard and Mary Elizabeth Sikesay, two brothers Stephen and aid Row Siksay, two sisters Maureen and Judith.

Mary Elizabeth Sikeay Mary Elizabeth Siksay Rienard Sikeay Father Park Village Bridgeport Hospital Edwin R Connors George Pstey Barrum Avenur St Vachels Siksay Mary Elizabeth Sikeay Acel Strand Meshi Barnum Ave Roseuth St Ldam Incee St Michaels

Starr M Baisley Dies at Risdon Plant in Danbury

Danbury notices Starr L Barsie 63 longtime Davis street night watchman at Risdon Manufacturing died en route to Danbury hospital after becoming ill at work. Services set for 2 pm tomorrow at Tomlinson Homestead 336 Main Street with Rev Kenneth A Greene of First Methodist officiating. Burial incomplete. Born in Bethel he lived in Danbury 40 years and is survived by wife Josephine Wilks Baisley son Starr M Baisley and several nieces and nephews.

Danbury Starr L Barsie Davis Street Risdon Manufacturing Company Franklin Street Danbury Hospital Tomlinson Homestead Main Street Kenneth A Greene First Methodist Church Charles Spears Baisley Mr Baisley Bethel Josephine Wilks Baisley Starr M Baisley

William F Bosch 80 dies Danbury deli operator

Services held at his home on November 10 for William F Bosch 80 a retired delicatessen operator who died Monday. Rev Bernard W Janssen of Immanuel Lutheran Church officiated burial in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery. Born in Groden Germany he moved to Danbury in 1921 and ran Young and LaPine on Main Street for 33 years until retirement. Survived by wife Wilhelmina F Kittger Bosch two daughters Mrs Henry J Kuck of Mamaroneck NY and Elsa M Bosch of Danbury a sister Mrs Louise Wastinghausen of Cuxhaven Germany and a grandson.

Danbury William F Bosch Greenfield Avenue Deacotessen Bernard W Jans Immanuel Lutheran Church Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery Mr Bosch Groden Germany Delicatessen Young and LaPine Main Street Wilhelmina F Kttiger Bosch Henry J Kuck Mamaroneck Elsa M Bosch Louise Wastinghausen Cuxhaven

Dev on Now 10 Servicee for Mrs Mary Lockery Erbele

Funeral services for Mrs Mary Lockery Erbele 70 wife of George Erbele of 45 Fairview Street will be Friday. The services begin at 8:30 am at Gregorg F Doyle Funeral Home 291 Bridgeport Avenue and 9:00 am at St Anne Church with a solemn Mass of requiem. Burial is in Park Cemetery Bridgeport. Survived by husband and sister Mica Gertrude Lockers of Devon and aunt Miss Anna Kessel of New Haven. Georgetown and Milford notices follow.

Lois Star Cornen Barnsford Avenue Harry I Cornen St Vincents Hospital Dennis and Darcy Fairfield Avenue St George = Episcopal church Lakeview Bane Theresa Dora Loska Willard Street Father Panih Middletown Charles T Piste Son Funeral Barnum Avenue St John Nepomucene St Michaels Cemetery Liskha Qamamhar Sc Matss Bohemian Society Anthea Frank Liska Helen Liska Bridgeport Anna Yantee Vitha John Vitka Charles T Pistey and Son Fun Ral Mary M Corcoren Sullivan Tramistan Avenue Willam Rer Mullins and Mediate Park Avenue St Augustines Cathedral St Mchiele Cemetery Sul Tven Counsel of Catholi Women Hary P Corcoran Devon Mary Lockery Erbele George Erbele Fairview Street Gregorg F Doyle Bridgeport Avenue St Anne Church Maree Park Cemetery Aaster Mica Gertrude Lockers Anna Kessel New Haven Milford Christine Howson East Broadway Joseph Howson A J Donahuce Corporation Grace New Haven Hospital George J Smith and Son Funeral Broad Street Fred Campbell Devon Union Church Mulfora Cemetery Clark Oma Glenna H Clark Clart Clark Gerdes H Clark Robert Crafte

Final Rites Friday for Amelia Nash

Westport families unite as Amelia Rebecca Nash 100 dies at home on West State Street. Funeral planned Friday at 2 pm from her residence with burial in Willow Brook Cemetery. Born March 14 1834, she lived in Westport her entire life and recalled a Europe tour, a Holy Lands trip, and an Alaska voyage for her centennial memory. Survivors include a niece Mrs William Wood Sr of Westport and several grandnieces and cousins. MILFORD also reports services for Mrs Dorothy J Muller 40 of Brierwood Lane who died yesterday. funeral tomorrow at 11:00 am at George J Smith and Son funeral home with burial in Milford Cemetery.

Bairg New Angel Hartman Nua Sally Mitty Bennes la Rt Nm Solar Orvel Tory Sum Feng Sperry Betty Amy Texan Ly Curtis Curtiss Deere Carlile USA Westy We & Mar Tweed Hallilurten Ted Hirden Tiana ToMney Ty ' Atty Henner Tim Baclede Brea Motorela Lee Lea Westport Amelia Rebecca Nasp West State Street Westports Willow Brook Nash Andrew C Eliza Stauss Rasa Tie Europe Holy Lands Alaska George H. Muller Milford Dorothy J Muller Brierwood Lane George Muller George J Smith and Son Broad Street Mitford

Memorial services for Claus H Christoffers

Norwalk reports funeral services Saturday for Claus H Christoffers 78 president of Connecticut Lace Works who died Monday in Clearwater Florida. Rites at Raymond Funeral Home East Wall Street at 11 am officiated by Rev Carl Chworowsky with private burial. Survived by wife Lise Christoffers, son Herbert W Christoffers of Darien, and three grandchildren. John F. Marry NORWALK Also tomorrow services for Joint Marry 55 production manager at Extruded Plastics found dead Monday morning in his home. Mass at St Marys Church follows 8:30 am at Magner Funeral Home 12 Mott Avenue.

Norwalk Claus H Christoffers Jarvis Street Connecticut Lace Works, Inc Clearwater Fla Raymond Funeral Home East Wall Street Carl Chworowsky Th Unitarian Church of John F Bartlett Mann Magner Mott Avenue St Marys Church

William H Smith dies long-time Norwalk resident and railroad engineer

Norwalk reports the death of William H Smith 61 lifelong Norwalk resident and New Haven railroad engineer for 40 years. He died Monday at Norwalk Hospital admitted October 28 for medical treatment. Services are set for 9:30 a.m. at Collins Funeral Home 2 East Avenue and 10 a.m. at St Thomas the Apostle Church. Burial will follow at St Johns Cemetery.

Norwalk Willam H Smith East Avenue New Haven Railroad Norwalk Hospital Collins Funeralt St Thomas the Apostle Church St Johns Cemetery

Wilmot death notice and funeral details Norwalk CT

Miss Carolyn E Welmot aged 17 of 9 Ivy Place Norwalk died about 2 am yesterday at home. Funeral at Collins funeral home 22 Flax Hill Road and St Marys church with a requiem Mass. Burial in St Johns cemetery. Survived by mother Mrs Amelia Kocian Wilmot two brothers George E and John A Wilmot two sisters Amelia T and Lorraine H Wilmot all of Norwalk. Ulysses Grant Anderson 89 of 65 Winfield Street retired oyster-boat engineer died yesterday. Service at Raymond funeral home 5 East Wall Street with Rev Howard B Warren, burial in Mount Repose cemetery Haverstraw. Born in Haverstraw, he lived in Norwalk 65 years. Survived by nephew Walter H Martin and several other nephews and nieces. Charles William Percival Knapp 76 of Liberty Street Wilton died yesterday at Bouton funeral home Georgetown. Burial in Hillside cemetery. Born in the Ola Krapp homestead. five generations in Liberty Street. Formerly employed by the Town Highway Department. Survived by daughter Pauline A Harroren of Westport and stepson William B Clark of Norwalk.

Carolyn E. Welmot Norwalk Carolyn E Wilmot Ivy Place Norwalk High Actoal Collins Funeral Flax Hill Road St Marys Church St Johns Cemetery Mias Wilmot Mre Amelia Kocian Wilmot George E John A Wilmot Amelia T Lorraine H Wilmot Ulysses Grant Anderson Charlies W P . Wilton Charles Willam Percival Knapp Liberty Street

Jets transfer Tillsgrove to other guard units

Fifteen F-84 jet fighters assigned to the 132d Fighter Bomber squadron of the Rhode Island Air National Guard have been ordered transferred immediately to air guard units in Connecticut and Georgia. Louisiana is described as the country’s leading fur trapping state.

Tillsgrove Rhode Island Air National Guard Air Guard Connecticut Georgia

Speeding summons issued in Darien court

Edward C. Firmender of 110 Spring Street Stratford was arrested at 9 30 pm yesterday and summoned to appear in town court November 20 to answer speeding charges.

Darien Edward C. Firmender Spring Street Stratford

Death notices from New Haven area families and services

Obituaries and funeral notices listing numerous residents from New Haven and surrounding towns. Includes names such as Clark, Cummings, Desanty, Erbele, Howsen, Liska, McCarthy, McPhee, Muller, Nash, Siksay, Streff, Sullivan, Taverner, Tyekel, Vitka, and others. Details include wakes, funeral times, church services, interment at local cemeteries, and donations to charities. Includes card of thanks and memorial notices with family references.

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