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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1957

Page

7

Amusement Plans Considered for Pleasure Beach Area

Meriden Mayor discusses new amusement ideas to draw visitors to Pleasure Beach. A 35 year old laundry truck driver was killed after being struck by a car as he exited his truck. Police say William T Hodgdon, 50, was arrested for reckless driving. The mayor intends to pursue a Santa Claus Land style attraction while keeping city control and to repair or replace the Pleasure Beach bridge.

Meriden Waller F. Oblon Tedesco Palice Pleasuhe Amuseauto William T. Hodgdon Reneesale Go- Hodgdon Pleasure Beach Klein Auditorium Come Molloy Pleasure Pease Bridge

Police recover stolen car in park

A car stolen from the Hi Way Theater lot was found less than an hour later in Beardsley Park. Teens Paul Kurmay and John Ryan, both 17, and a 15 year old were involved. Kurmay and Ryan held on $500 bonds. the 15 year old referred to juvenile authorities. Police said the suspects used a master set of ignition keys. Also noted is a separate item about an oil find in Lae, New Guinea.

Boston Avenue Beardsley Park Paul V. Kurrhay Hallett Street John V. Ryan Father Panik Village Raymon Cates Palisade Avenue Joseph Fitzpatrick Eugene O'Neil Rosly Blowers Second Precinct Kohlenberg Kurmay Ryan

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