Two Towns Plan to Join In UN Day Observance
Westport and Weston will jointly observe United Nations Day on October 24 with a 4 p.m. ceremony at the Community Methodist church. First Selectman W Clarke Crossman of Westport and Willard H Fanton of Weston lead a committee of religious and civic leaders to organize the event and urge residents to join in promoting tolerance and peaceful neighborliness.
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Westport
Weston
First Selectman
W. Clarke Crossman
Willard H. Fanton
Hartford nun named to heart council
Sister Bernard Mary of St. Francis hospital Hartford Conn was invited to join the Department of Health Education and Welfare National Advisory Heart Council The invitation came from the surgeon general on Sen Purtell s recommendation to Secretary Oveta Culp Hobby The council advises on grants for heart research and training and the nun lauded for her lifelong service abroad Spain s power output noted in brief portions
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Washington
Bernard Mary
St. Francis Hospital
Hartford
Conn
Department of Health, Education, and Welfare
National Advisory Heart Council
Sen. Purtell
Rconn
Senate
Zoning proposals heard tonight shape town growth
A zoning proposal hearing tonight covers dwelling minimums for residential and farming areas, including 660 square feet per family on ground floor or 500 plus 250 on upper floor with 7 foot ceilings, plus permit fees and sign size rules. It also notes nonconforming structures require written permission from the Zoning Board of Appeals.
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Zoning Board of Appeals
Danbury Thieves Take Jewelry From House
Danbury police disclosed that thieves stole 600 to 800 dollars and jewelry from the apartment of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dorfman at 101 Kohanza Street, while the couple attended Yom Kippur services. The safe and dresser yielded items, with papers of value to the couple, and the burglary is under investigation by Det. Capt. James Whitlock and others.
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Danbury
Joseph Dorfman
Kohanza Street
Dorfmans
James Whitlock
Arnold Schulze
William Tobin
Harely Scully
Dorfman
Waterbury Packing Co
Judge Returns Home From Danbury Hospital
Deputy Town Court Judge Edward Bitzachler aged 68 of Church Hill road returned home today to Newtown after a stay at Danbury hospital following confinement since Sunday.
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Newtown
Edward
Pitzachler
Church Hill Road
Danbury Hospital
Danbury Lions hear coach on high school football
Danbury High School coach Edward J. Crotty spoke to the Lions Club at Hotel Green about the 1954 team prospects. He praised players Somers Radachowsky Simone Gilliam and Melvin and predicted a tough schedule with Greenwich and Meriden as top contenders.
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Danbury
Edward J. Crotty
Danbury Lions Club
Hotel Green
Crotty
Stratford
Somers
Radachowsky
Simone
Gilliam
Melvin
Central
Greenwich
Meriden
Lions Club
Highland Avenue
John K. Cooper, Jr
Ridgewood Country Club
John H. Ireland
Pershing Building Association
Main
West Streets
Triple Aid
Andrew M. Bradlar
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Edward Schiemmer
Danbury Hospital
Red Cross
Terrace Place
Bradjar
Schiemmer
J. Augustus Deakin
Eugene John Galluce
Anna Loretta Albert
Odd Fatbow
Woman from Danbury jailed for multiple offenses
Jessie LaFiam of Danbury was sentenced to an indeterminate term at the State Farm for Women Niantic after pleading guilty to intoxication breach of the peace trespassing on railroad property and violation of probation. She was arrested for singing and talking loudly at a railroad station for hours.
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Danbury
Jessie LaFiam
State Farm For Women
Niantic
Louis DeFabritis
T. Clark Hull
$1200 Fire Damages House in Westport
Fire at 12:05 a.m. today damaged the home of John P. McCarthy on Cedar road, estimating $3300 in damage. Porch and part of a dormer burned after chimney sparks set the roof ablaze. Recall sounded at 12:45.
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Westport
Cet
John P. McCarthy
Cedar Road
Harold A. Shippey
Norwalk To Hear Water Main Plan
Norwalk holds a plan to install water mains from Post Road and Keeler Avenue to West Cedar Street near the school site. The project costs about 5,240 dollars with city and property owner contributions guiding the funding, while homeowners along the route face reluctance due to artesian well costs.
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Norwalk
Renance
Preese
Second District Water Department
Post Road
Keeler Avenue
Cedar Street
Freese
Ome Egeeved
Four Hurt in Route 7 Head on Collision
Four people were injured in a head on crash on Route 7 about four miles north of the Brookfield town line at 12 18 p m. Kenneth Erickson 46 Danbury driver of the northbound car sustained a dislocated left hip. Edward Einsman 48 Danbury passenger had several fractured ribs. Frances Chark 43 New Milford driver of the southbound car suffered a fractured jaw laceration of the left leg and contusions. Mary Gawel 36 New Milford passenger had contusions and abrasions. All were transported to New Milford hospital. no arrest. State Police investigating.
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New Melford
Brookfield Town Line
New Milford Hospital
Kenneth Erickson
Germantown Road
Danbury
Edward Einsman
Stevens Street
Erickson
Frances Chark
Calvert City
New Milford
Mary Gawel
Wellsville Avenue
Chark
Ridgefield Barracks
Annual Ball Slated Dec 3 By Myrtle Beach Firemen
The twenty third annual ball of Engine Company Three, Myrtle Beach volunteer fire company, will take place Dec. 3 in the Town hall, Capt. Jack Smith announced. Ivor Evans named general chairman and Wyward Zeleski co-chairman. Dancing 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Grand March at 10:30 led by Capt. and Mrs. Smith. Committee chairs include Music Frank Mustek, Printing Joseph Richards Sr., Mailing List William Jey. Members assist on committees.
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Engine Company Three
Myrtle Beach
Clergy to Speak on X Ray Survey in Bridgeport
Clergy in Black Rock urged congregations to back the Bridgeport Tuberculosis Association Chest X ray program to be held Wednesday through Saturday next week. A mobile unit will park at Circular and Fairfield to offer 12 noon to 9 pm X rays for adults 15+ at 50 cents per person and $1 for a family group.
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Black Rock
Bridgeport Tuberculosis Association
Circular
Fairfield Avenues
Third Precinct
Model Tool Company
Bennett Street
Bridgeport Tool Die Corporation
Burrcourt
Connecticut Chemical Research
Bostwick Avenue
Black Rock Manufacturing Company
Osborne Street
Automotive Twins
Monroe Street
Ernest Hebditch
BTA
Har
Bridgeport
Milford Man Held in Tipsy Driving Case
Milford October 7 Garner W. Sullivan 37 of 2444 Winchester Avenue arrested for driving under the influence after his car rear ended a vehicle driven by William Riccio 42 on Naugatuck Avenue Milford Point Road Both drivers traveled north Sullivan held on 500 bond no court date No injuries reported
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Milford
Garner W. Sullivan
Winchester Avenue
William Riccio
Charron Street
Bridgeport
Naugatuck Avenue
Milford Point Road
Sullivan
Riccio
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Sturges Highway
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Hillspoint Road
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Manitou Road
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Old Road
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Mage Sail
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Frank D. Andrea
Sumit Avenue
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Cedarhurst Lane
Chauncey Haine
Bittersweet Avenue
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Asperation
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