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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1954
Page
5
Sylvia Porter analyzes the 1954 stock boom, noting the Dow Jones at 38 and the vast money flow into equities. She contrasts 1950s conditions with the 1929 crash, explaining higher margin requirements, institutional buying, and tax changes shaping a more resilient, less feverish market.
Mr and Mrs Romolo Riccardi of 483 King Street Stratford announce the engagement of their daughter Anna Dea to Eugene Diotalevi son of Mr and Mrs Anthony Diotalevi of 196 Sport Hill Road Easton Miss Riccardi a Warren Harding high school graduate works at the National Biscuit Company Mr Diotalevi a Central high school graduate is a senior in the College of Pharmacy at the University of Connecticut and is vice president of Eta Lambda Sigma fraternity
Mr and Mrs Michael Fekete of Fairfield announce engagement of daughter Kaye to Gerard A Sheehan Jr son of Fairfield couple. June wedding planned. Miss Fekete a Shan nock Valley Pa high school graduate works at La Resista Corset Co. He is a Roger Ludlowe high school graduate, four year US Army veteran and Fairfield University student.
Colette presents a fashion critique praising a large-boned figure’s attire that emphasizes simple feminine choices. She rejects masculine clothing and flashy accessories, favoring relaxed new styles with minimal frills and bold plaids kept in check.
A vintage style recipe for Lima Beans and Stewed Tomatoes. It uses one 1 pound can stewed tomatoes, one 10 ounce bag frozen small green lima beans, cornstarch, salt and pepper. Drain tomatoes, boil beans in tomato liquid, thicken with cornstarch, season and serve. Makes 4 to 6 servings.
On October 25, 1964 the White House held a cabinet meeting televised nationwide for the first time in history. The Q and A cover questions about the event, Nobel Prize winner Hemingway, patent infringement checks, ovenbird naming, and oldest U.S. military post West Point.
Hartford November 28 AP The State department assured Congressman Thomas J. Dodd that every effort is being made to assist thousands of Catholic refugees now at the mercy of the communists in Viet Nam The assurance came from Thruston B Morton Assistant Secretary of State after President Eisenhower referred a telegram from Rep Dodd urging aid for refugees forced from their homes by communists
Stratford Visiting Nurse Association begins eight weekly classes for expectant mothers at 2 pm in the VNA offices old town hall. First session Anatomy and Physiology with Mrs. Margaret Harper as instructor. Registration available on day one guarantees enrollment. includes a maternity ward visit.
The Sedgwick school Parents club hosts a 6 30 pm covered dish supper and Christmas party to raise funds for the children’s party and June picnic. Committee members include Mrs. Dumas Van Wart Weston and Miss Edwards. Reservations available at school or at the door Wednesday night.
The ladies auxiliary of the Poota tuck Yacht club will sponsor a rummage sale Tuesday at 9 a.m. in Legion hall. Mrs. Rome Lalley chairs assisted by a list of members. Chorus rehearsal set for tonight at 7 30 in Sterling House ahead of the Hanging of the Greens on Dec 6.
The Stratford PAL boxing and wrestling groups will undergo a periodic physical examination Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Municipal building Set. Dr George Roberge will conduct the exams as PAL president John A Havery Jr announced. Permits issued include five family dwellings on Ferndale avenue and Colony street, Park boulevard, Legion avenue, and Legion addresses with values ranging from 8 500 to 20 000. GOP Committee Meets Tonight to endorse a Board of Education candidate and plan the Lincoln day dinner at Nichols avenue fire house at 8.
More than 100 young people from local churches conducted a house to house religious survey in Bridgeport's north end on Sunday. Police began issuing warning tickets for downtown one hour parking from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., effective December 6 through Christmas. Fire Chief Theodore Lockwood marks 30 years with the department on December 6, having joined as a paid member in 1925 after serving as a volunteer. Bobby Eaton, six, of 220 Rockwell Avenue, is hospitalized at St. Vincent’s with rheumatic fever and will be there about a month. well wishes are urged. The Holy Name society of St. James church plans to launch a mem-
A practical guide notes that water expands when freezing and can crack pool walls, pipes, radiators, and fixtures. It advises draining outdoor faucets, winterizing lawn rollers and hydrants, shutting off water to external lines, clearing downspouts, and storing hoses safely.
Carl E Buck aged 35 of 389 Greenlawn road Fairfield was arrested yesterday at 1 15 am by Fairfield Patrolman Howard Hofmiller on a speeding charge and summoned to court December 6.
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