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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1957

Page

5

Two Men Held In Check Frauds In Norwalk Case

Police expanded their inquiry into Frank Paul Ivanko and Leslie Merrill both suspected of passing fraudulent checks. Ivanko, 42, was nabbed trying to cash 111 dollars. Merrill, 21, was arrested October 4. Bonds were raised as investigators link the pair to multiple forgeries.

Frank Paul Ivanko Lafayette Street Leslie M. Merrill Ivanko West Side Bank Merrill Mechanics and Farmers Bank Nelli Bonitati William Vasas Manotiats Stamford Tive

Wabuda Chosen President Of Fairfield County Farm Bureau

Nicholas Wabuda of Shelton was elected president at the Fairfield County Farm Bureau annual meeting at the Edmond Town Hall Newtown with Lester Reynolds retiring after seven years. Officers include Rudolph Seymour first vice president Mrs Vincent P Gaffney second vice president and Edwin A Ericson treasurer.

Piuele Say Siuway Reynolds Connecticut Farm Bureau Association Indian Hill Country Club Newington Newtown Nicholasj University of Connecticut Wabuda Shelton Fairfield County Nancy Bartley Vincent P. Gaffney Center Edmond Beatise Hall Brookfield Too William Parks Danbury Daniel E. Gerow New Fairfield Lester Reynolds William F. Gordon, Jr Redding Philip H. Jones, Jr Paul W. Osborn Sherman Horace A. Smith Lawrence M. Burr Sam Paproski Anthony Moffatt Bethel Irving Keeler Ridgefield William ¥. Gordon, Jr Ralph Sturtevant Monroe Henry S. Wells Andrew Kaechele Trumbull J. Sherwood Edwards Easton Hubert L. Smith Wilton Howard E. Grape New Canaan Clifford B. Blanchard Stamford Rudolph Seymour Greenwich William M. Taylor Norwalk Clifford J Brotherton Fairfield Jerome Arnold Stratford Farm Bureau Rockwell Holcomb Somersville Gaffnney Holcomb Connecticut Farm Bureau General Assembly George Simpson State Farm Bureau

Jury Awards 2815 in Stamford Auto Injury Case

Ruth M. Sommerwerck of Stamford won 2815 in a Superior court jury verdict against Alice E. Estes and Edward L. Estes of Stamford. The car collision occurred Sept 29, 1963 on Broad Street Stamford while she rode as a passenger. Defense represented by Cotter and Cotter.

Danbury Superior Court Ruth M. Sommerwerck Stamford Alice E Edward L. Estes Estes Broad Street Finkelstone Finkelstone and Levy Cotter

Car crash suits settle for 10750 in Stamford cases

In Danbury Superior Court two companion suits from a Stamford accident settled for 10 750. William Bongavene Jr a minor sued for 15000 and Elizabeth Salveta a minor sued for 40000. Defendants were Walter A Hofman and Donald E Hofman. Bongavene received 9500 Salveta 1250. The crash occurred November 4 1956 on Long Ridge road when the car left the road and hit a wall. Attorneys listed include Reback Goldstein Peck and Moran.

Danbury Stamford Superior Court William Bongavene, Jr Stanford Elizabeth Salveta Walter A. Hofman Revenoah Service Center Donald E. Hofman Bongavene Miss Salveta Walter Donald Herman Long Ridge Road Reback Goldstein Peck F. J. Moran

Queen chosen for New Haven Teachers homecoming

Diane Pernal of West Haven was named homecoming queen for New Haven State Teachers College. The junior will ride in Saturdays parade from the old Teachers College building on Howe Street to Bowen Field for ceremonies before the New Haven Teachers Baldwin Wallace football game and will be crowned at Friday night’s college gymnasium dance.

New Haven Diane Pernal West Haven New Haven State Teachers College Pernal Teachers College Howe Street Bowen Field New Haven Teachers-Baldwin Wallace

Baldwin Plans Conference On Dump Problem

Westport officials report plans for a Tuesday meeting of the Permanent Refuse Disposal committee to review progress on dumping solutions. The group may postpone its final report pending a court decision on whether the Thompson property in Saugatuck can be used for disposal. The committee also weighs incinerator options for Westport, Weston and Wilton.

Westport First Herbert Baldwin Thompson Saugatuck Superior Court Bridgeport Baldwin Westport Weston Wilton Lois R. Clark Charles Webb Roseville Road Susie L. Avery

Danbury Two-Suit Settlement Totaling 17000

In Danbury Superior Court two companion personal injury suits arising from a January 29, 1956 Danbury Brewster road crash were settled for 17000. Defendant Edmund DAmicns of Danbury drove the car off Route 6 near Peach Lake Road, Danbury plaintiffs were Frances J DAmicns Esther Damia and Fulvio Damia. Mrs Damia had claimed 15000. Details of each share were not revealed. Attorneys Katz Goldstein represented plaintiffs O Keefe Jones and Deary defended.

Danbury Danbury-Brewster Edmund D'Amicns Route 6 Peach Lake Road Brewster Frances J. D'Amicns Esther Fulvio Damia

Actress Anne Baxter Loses Jewelry in Theft

Stage and screen star Anne Baxter reported $10,000 worth of jewelry stolen from her East Side duplex while she was at a theater Wednesday. Missing items include a diamond ring and a ruby and diamond pin once given by her late husband John Hodiak. Baxter said she discovered the loss today amid her New York City engagement in Square Root of Wonder.

New York Anne Baxter East Side Misa Baxter John Hodiak

Janbury Man Receives 13000 Settlement for Injuries

Danbury reports a Mt. Kisco NY auto crash on December 36 1955 left Atherton a passenger in a Woodin driven car colliding with a parked vehicle. A settlement of 1300 was reached to prevent further action. plaintiffs sought 15000. Defendants included Edward Woodin of Danbury and local attorneys Mellitz Krentzman.

Mt. Kisco N. Y Atherton Woodin Danbury Lexington Avenue Leo Kaufman Jones Plaints Atharton Plaints Atharton Neee Wan Asked $15,000 For His Injuries, , , G Ag Mellitz Krentzman Edward’ Woodin

Benton Says Crash Program Won't Match Soviet Science

Senator William Benton told Connecticut executives that the United States cannot rely on a single crash program to outpace Soviet science. He cited ongoing Soviet tech education and warned broader, sustained effort is needed to keep up with rapid, state backed advances.

Benton William Connecticut Russia New York Algram Bronx Louis Samarco Tampa Fla Regent Syvia Xiques Transit Authority George Homan Young Democratic Samarco Samar

Prison Team Given Driver in Fatality

A 34 year old New Britain man Victor David received a one year and a day to three year prison term after pleading no contest to criminal negligence for a crash on April 13 at Route 5 Worthington Ridge Berlin. Loretta Seldon of Stamford died and Kenneth Maiorano of Stamford was injured. Judge Ryan cited a favorable probation report and refused negligent homicide.

Hartford New Britain Stamford Victor David Nolo Con‘endre Emer W. Ryan David Worthington Ridge Berlin Kenneth P. Maiorano Maiorano Loretta Seldon Tudge Ryan

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