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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1954

Page

18

Whaley-Farrell backs Garofalo for probate seat

Albert A. Garofalo, Democratic candidate for Judge of Probate, received endorsement from the Whaley-Farrell Southport Veterans' association. Henry J. O'Neill, commander, said a committee led by John Parky and others will campaign for him, citing 15 years of legal experience and World War I service.

Albert A. Garofalo Whaley-Farrell Southport Veterans Henry J. O'Neill Garofalo O'Neill John Parky Edward Dongiello John Chucka Raymond Ziobro William Salik

Four Bishops Attend Mass in Hartford

In Hartford St. Joseph's cathedral overflowed with women from the Connecticut Council of Catholic Women for a Pontifical Mass marking the Marian year. Four bishops and many clerics attended as Dr. Josephine Bree of New Haven was named president of the state council succeeding Mrs. Robert Mahoney.

Hartford St. Joseph’s Connecticut Council of Catholic Women Henry J. O’brien Lawrence J. Shehan Bridgeport Bernard J. Flanagan Norwich John F. Hackett O’brien Josephine P. Bre New Haven Robert H. Mahoney Hotel Statler Wellesley College Bree Connecticut Classical Association of New England

PTA Opens Season 150 At Meeting

The PTA opened its fall season with a meeting at the Consolidated school auditorium attended by 150. Principal John P. McCarthy introduced new faculty members and noted enrollment growth from 362 in September 1958 to 382 this year. A dental program, fund-raising dances, and future speakers were announced.

PTA Consolidated School Harold Nolte John P. McCarthy Jeanne Howard Eleanor Tomlinson Marilyn Peck Louise McKenney Ronald Weaver Thomas Farris McCarthy Winford Sowersby Dental Program Samuel Smith John Mazur Burton Bugbee Bradley Smith Alvin Tuck Louise McKeniney R. C. Johnson Thomaston Alfred Moyer William Rasor Edmund Cain Eugene Bergeron Robert Apted Lawrence Dixon Harry Ashmore Charles Tinto Russell Johnson PTA Child Health Committee

K of C Signs Professional Talent For Variety Show Slated Oct. 22

Johnny Woods to MC 1954 Broadway Variety show at Middlebrook school sponsored by St. Teresa's Knights of Columbus. Acts include The Continentals Layne sisters Roy Davis and marionettes Ruth Raf fertility dancers Roy Smeck Bernadette Phelan Adagio trio Kane sisters and more. Proceeds aid parish activities.

K of C Johnny Woods New York City St. Teresa’s Council Knights of Columbus Middlebrook School Layne Sisters Roy Davis Ruth Tom Rafferty Roy Smeck Victor Bernadette Phelan Prince Hara Three Kane Sisters Palace Theater Fred Zwierlein Owen Hurley Trumbull WSCS

26 Youths Arrested For Trolley Antics

Philadelphia youth gang took over a street car after a West Philadelphia football game. Conductor Michael Peretta and passenger John Geahr were terrorized as youths aged under 18 caused chaos, refused fares, and fled as police were summoned. Three adults faced disorderly conduct charges. 23 youths were sent to the youth study center.

Philadelphia John Geahr Michael Peretta Peretta Geahr

Woman Autoist Fined for Reckless Driving

Margaret Southard aged 49 of Cedar Crest road Trumbull was fined 24 dollars in City court by Judge Meyer Dworkin for reckless driving. She filed a de fourrer which was overruled and a finding of guilty entered after an auto she drove collided with another car at Cleveland and Brooklawn avenues on a September day.

Margaret Southard Cedar Crest Road Trumbull Meyer Dworkin

Honeycomb Co. Attends Annual Outing For 100 Employees

Approximately 100 Honeycomb Company of America workers from 3 Burroughs Street attended the annual outing at Eichner's grove yesterday from morning till 8 p.m. Contests games and dancing shaped the day with entertainment chaired by Paul Stafurce Mary Kowalski Helen Ridgard Laura De Francisco and Norman Cormier.

Honeycomb Company of America Burrougha Street Eichner

U S demands Russia admit deliberate downing of bomber

The United States demanded that Russia admit Soviet jet fighters deliberately shot down an American B50 bomber over open sea on July 29 1953. A note delivered by Ambassador Bohlen sought $2 785 492 94 in damages and asked for immediate information on survivors.

Washington United States Russia Sea of Japan Moscow Charles E. Bohlen U.S State Department John Ernst Roche Hokkaido Japan International Court of Justice U. S Henry Cabot Lodge United Nations Security Council World Organization

Guest Speaker to Address St Marys Guild and Circle

The Rev. Richard R. Bunn pastor will be guest speaker for St Mary's Women's Guild and Mothers' Circle at their first social this season. Meeting is Tuesday at 8 15 p m in the church hall 540 Pembroke Street. Father Gunn became pastor May 20 and previously served at St Augustine's from 1934 to 1939.

Woman’s Guild of the Trumbull Congregational Church Frank Wells Carl Gibson Erling Klafstad Earle Lindsley Hugh Shields Ridgefield Woman's Guild Legion, Auxiliary Carl Mones Trumbull American Legion Post 141 Center School Woman's Evening Guild The Robert Peck William Zehring Ruben Thevenet Lewis Jersey Eugene Rave Women's Guild Grace Episcopal Church Neil Larsen John Scinto St. Teresa's Bartholomew J. Skelly St. Teresa's Church Paul Warden Frederick Ehréam Ehraam William Carten John Shaver Carl Gunther Victor Crittenbas Peter Gernat Margaret Hickey Leo Niedermeier Clyde Stanny Edward Flynn Harold Roper James Whelan Joseph H. Conway Barney Tar Grace Church John Tarinelli St. Teresa's Council Knights of Columbus Long Hill Tha Long Kill Community Club Rose Richard R. Bunn St. Mary’s Women’s Guild Mothers’ Circle Pembroke Street Father Gunn St. Mary's St. Augustine’s Church

Spanish War Vets to Install Officers

Lieut N W Bishop Camp 3 and Major Charles Bonesteele Auxiliary 3 Department of Connecticut Unit ed Spanish War Veterans hold a joint installation Monday at 7 p m at 461 Union avenue Past Department Commander Peter C Nielsen of Bridgeport will install the camp officers Department President Grayce Miller of Meriden will install the auxiliary All Spanish American war veterans and sisters are invited to attend

N. W. Bishop Charles Bonesteele Department of Connecticut United Spanish War Veterans P.m Union Avenue Peter C. Nielsen Bridgeport Grayce Miller Meriden

Woman Pleads Guilty in Prostitution Case

Gloria Frugale, 22, of 28 Columbus Place, pleaded guilty to prostitution. Judge Meyer Dworkin continued the case for one month to be studied by probation officials, citing concern about her company and possible rehabilitation. She was arrested Sept. 23 in her home at 20 Columbus Place.

Gloria Frugale Columbus Place Meyer Dworkin Dworkin Miss Frugale Special Services Division

American Empire Sofa and its Egyptian roots in furniture design

The American Empire style emerged after the War of 1812, blending Egyptian motifs with French Empire elegance. The sofa example shown, made in New York, features a mahogany frame, carved arms, winged Sphinx knees, and paw feet, reflecting late Sheraton influences and Empire trends.

American Empire Roman Empire Egypt France Napoleon Alexandria Cairo England Adam United States Duncan Phyfe New York

Stratford Education Association votes salary impasse continues

The Stratford Education Association confirms the spring voted impasse over teacher salaries remains in effect after failed negotiations with the Stratford Board of Education. A salary study group led by Robert E. Trevathan has been formed to address long range planning and immediate issues. Fire Fighters Local 908 elects Lawrence Toronto as president with officers named at the annual meeting.

Stratford Education Association Ernest Scholz Scholz Stratford Board of Education SBA Robert E. Trevathan State Board of Education Connecticut Education Association Lawrence Toronto Stratford Fire Department Arthur Pedersen Leonard Pelligrino Robert Corlish

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