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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1954

Page

3

Stamford Industries to be studied by local council

The Stamford Greenwich Manufacturers council announced a four point plan to address local industry needs and growth. Aimed at immediate surveys of plant space and potential overcrowding, replacement of unemployed workers, attracting new industries via the Chamber of Commerce, and a tax land use study with zoning rules review.

Stamford Staford-Greenwich Manufacturers’ Council Malcolm P. Tasler Todiv Schick, Inc Taylor Chamber of Commerce

Local Used Parts for Sale in Shelton Alto Weproing

Classified listing advertises used parts and accessories including motors and oils for sale in Shelton Alto area. Mentions specific items like motor oil and automotive components with pricing hints and contact details for inquiries and pickup.

Court Grants Stay in Trial of Noted Book

Milford Nov 19 Attorneys for both sides requested a postponement of the trial of a cook in the Not As a Stranger case. Judge Bernblum granted a time extension to Jan 19 to allow more evidence gathering. Jurors will be drawn from the area and the trial will be held in the town hall per standard procedure. The case is to be heard with Judge Joseph TO Bernblum presiding. A public meeting featuring Henmpagwas Nishi is planned for next Tuesday at 8 pm in the high school library.

Suileord Dee Laccsard ED Lynch Ronan Stark Joseph H Geiberman Milford Literary Secrets Eee Joseph TO Bernblum Henmpagwas Nishi At & Pm

Westport heirship in half million estate raid reported

New York Nov 19 Mrs Alice L Rothchild of Natrow docks Westport shares in the estate of her father the late Samuel H Gust to Hoe Levy a New York hat manufacturer. The state valued at 654173. The widow Mrs Fatale Fo Levy of 75 Patio Ave New York inherits 265876 and more than 52050 in insurance. Grandchildren Donald Eric and Linda Rothchild of Westport inherit 10000 each. Mr Levy, president until 1927, was a leading New York hat maker. he died Feb 20 1952 aged 92.

New York Alice L Rothehld Natrow Westport Samuel HoGes Fatale Fo Levy Patio Avenue

PTA Smorgasbord Set For December First At Gilbert Bennett

PTA smorgasbord scheduled December first at Gilbert and Bennett school with tickets sold by students. committee members named include Mrs Peter Hlareo, Mrs Stanley Meneel, Mrs Fred Taschereau, Mrs Harold McCarty, Mrs Herman Avi, and others. Hostesses at the public banquet will be Trisdaiy and a bake sale funds for a baby carriage. Community women will staff the event and a food sale tomorrow in the chapel, with proceeds aiding school needs. In local notes, Ar tat Cliat has returned from Danbury with an emergency appendectomy. Also Mr and Mrs Wat Fred Carlson and Mary Adams visited New York friends. NestEgg rescued: Mrs Bua Patum killed a snake in a henhouse. the bulge proved to be an egg-shaped gourd used as a nest egg.

PTA Gilbert and Bennett Ragnar Besvatone Hes Peter Hlareo Stanley Meneel Fred Taschereau Piarold McCarty Herman Avi Arthur Barrett Arthur Chirk Albert Paterson Ini Walton Wolbbe Trisdaiy At & P Monothe Gilbert Vind Bennett Toney Preesencore del Kings Artat Cliat Danbury Watfred Carlson Mary Adams Mia Otto Mesers New York Nestegg Hopkinsville Bua ‘Patum Ao Snake

Henry Henrici to Head Grange in New Canaan

Henry Henrici will be installed as master of the New Canaan Grange at ceremonies next month in the Masonic temple, succeeding Robert Wood. New officers include Miss Anna Ruth as secretary for her 36th year, plus Mrs Edna Gortner, lecturers Edward Ritter Jr., steward William Westerhoff Jr., and other posts. Also named are Miss Mary Hoyt, Miss Anna St John, and several junior officers. A spring play is planned under Mrs Gortner and Edwin Bouton. Acacia Fair follows Saturday with a 12:30 to 8:00 pm showing at the Masonic temple with a supper and hand crafts.

Canaan Kiange Masonic Temple Henrici Robert Ood Anna Ruth The Grange Othe Edna Gortner Edward J. Ritter, Jr William Westerhoff Jr Mary Hoyt Anna St John Blarry MM. King Bessie Kring Ceres Gertrude Stevens Pomona Bessie Schilcher Flora Gladys Ryerson Laeland Forenger Piamist Robert Wood Grange Gortner Edwin Bouton Acacia Saniey Fee Mead Board of Education Richard Wilkinson Harvey Rohde Frank Severance Roy Varian Thomas Rovers Jens Rison Helen Macgrevor Ruth Wilson Alvi Yarbrough Chester Ives Exchange Club Tomo Hampton Inn Adam Ho Oberhein Robert C Brand Roger B Welley John Funyon Carlton Raymond Ain the Yumor High School

Missing Westport man 70 sought by police

Westport police seek Mariana Reitano 70 of Saugatuck Avenue reported missing from his home this morning. A family spokesman says he was wearing a blue sweater tan slacks and a brown cap when last seen about 9:40 am walking along a wooded section of Hiawatha Lane toward Norwalk. Police in Norwalk have been alerted.

Westport Powe Mariana Revtano Saugatuck Avenue Poliice Reitano Pohce Hiawatha Norwalk

Christmas Carol Sing by Cub Pack 63 in Monroe Center

Cub Pack 63 under leaders will sponsor the annual Christmas Carol Sing on December 23 at 7 30 pm on the Monice Center green.

Cub Pack 63 Monice Center

Zoners Approve Parking Lot Use

The zoning board granted permits for a parking lot on North Avenue and for a fortifying amendment at 27 New Canaan Avenue. Frederick F. Lovejoy Jr. acted as attorney and elector for the hearing. no opposition was reported. The Atlantic Refining property and Carleton M. and Norma Pearl Byington received approvals for their respective parcels.

Frederick F. Lovejoy, Jr Atlantic Refining Company Carleton M Norma Pearl Byington Atlantic North Avenue Byington At &7 New Canaan Avenue

Hermann Field Husband Reunited With Wife in Zurich

Field, formerly a Cleveland architect, arrived unaccompanied in Zurich. His sister Elsie was brought to the airport by police minutes later, while his wife remained in the building under guard. Reports say a British crew aided the escape, with US consul Howard Donovan present at the airport.

Field Cleveland Zurich Elsie Vienna Howard Donovan Hermann Warsaw

Redding Board Delays Waiver Pleas After Public Hearing

The Board of Zoning Appeals postponed action on two waiver pleas after a public hearing at the Redding school attended by about 19 people. Andrew G. Eland said executive sessions will follow within 10 days with decisions announced then.

Redding Board of Zoning Appeals Andrew G. Eland Hugh Donnell Diamond Hill Road Otto Kramer Mr. Donnell Donnell Theodore Dachenhausen Robert Mauchel John Modtoch Leslie Daniels, Jr Harold Ilex George Masselman Irving Apisdorf Edward Phoenix Anthony Caraluzzi Redding Ridge Market George Hentz Raysmond Kinnee Vincert Dudek Dichenhausen Joseph Lesko James Reynolds William Brush

Two freighters crash near Williamsboro Bridge in harbor

In New York Harbor two vessels collided last night. The Lake Charles, a 1760 ton Panamanian flag ship, sank after hitting nearby waters near the Merrinsan Maru, a 7502 ton Japanese freighter. No injuries reported. The Merrinsan Maru was bound for the National Sugar Refining Company pier while Lake Charles had just left it.

New York Lake Charles Williamsboro National Sugar Refining Company

Norwalk slum clearance fund boosted to 190000

Norwalk Redevelopment agency disclosed that federal funds for slum clearance and rehabilitation were increased from 16000 to 190000. The larger grant will be used for the Isaac Street Harbor Avenue project to reduce potential city losses in carrying out the plan.

Norwalk

Westport Teachers Win Grade Meeting Concessions

Westport educators win approval for grade level meetings with 1 45 pm release for teachers on meeting days. Future Teachers of America students will cover classes with staff help, as principals arrange. Grade schedule runs from November 20 to December 9 with agendas and chairmen for each group.

Westport All-Staff Council Concensus G. E. Rast Stanley Lorenzen Staples Teachers of America

Theft of tools and pump hit Westport site on Post Road

November 19 report by Hermann Construction of Trumbull details the theft of a $460 water pump and $55 in electricians tools from two construction sheds on the Post Road near George Motor Sales Inc. The site on Westport Crescent Road was cited as the location. The detective bureau is investigating.

Westport Post Road Hermann Construction Company Trumbull George Motor Sales Inc Crescent Road Detective Bureau

Westport Couple Sue Over Contaminated Water

Raymond and Florence Frisbie of Westport filed a Superior Court suit against landlord Frank Suda Jr. alleging septic tank pollution of their drinking water from a Fest Road apartment since March 3. They seek $10,000 each in damages and an injunction to stop further pollution. The defendant was notified but did not remedy the issue.

Raymond Florence Frisbie Westport Superior Court Frank RF. Suda, Jr Fest Road Westporth Mt. Suda Suda

Yale Christmas club payments total one eighty thousand six hundred thirty four

A record 180,634 will be mailed to 1,614 Christmas club depositors in Stamford area banks this year averaging 112 each. Darien and Noroton Heights branches distribute 893,982 and 61,225 to 798 and 608 depositors respectively. First Stamford National Bank reports 208 recipients receive 25,427 in checks. Also notes an Exchange Club Thanksgiving dance tonight at Shorehaven Golf Club Norwalk from nine to one. Alexander Pushkin, famed Russian poet, dies at 38.

Stamford Stamford Trust Company Darien Noroton Heights Daren First Stamford National Bank and Trust Company Exchange Club Shorehaven Norwalk Noroton Presbyterian Church

Auto Victim Settles Lawsuit for $6500

Danbury resident William Hogan settles a $25,000 auto pedestrian suit against Charles and Dora Hunter for $6,500 before trial in Superior Court. Hogan alleged bruises pelvic injury and shock from a northbound car on Main Street near Whith Street on Feb. 21, 1954. The agreement was reached with defendants’ counsel George Foster of Bridgeport.

Danary William Hogan Danbury Charles F Dora Hunter George, Hull and Pinney George Foster Bridgeport Hogan allWca Fec Main Street Whith Street Charles Hunter

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