Speculation and Celebrity Bets Spark Odd 1955 Gossip
A string of bold predictions and sensational notes fills the page. It foresees strange unidentified craft in early December, then details plans by Jane Liberace, Tommy Manville, Mae West, and Ruth Roman among others, plus cautions about politics and industry and a parade of personal life rumors across Hollywood and society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Liberace
George
Jane
Jenny Lind
Tommy Manville
Mae West
Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr
Massachusetts
Lee Ann Mariwether
Watch Out For This Fraud Book Circular Scam
A circular offer invites a 16 day free examination of a book, then a bill arrives dated before you sent for the free trial. The seller’s lawyer sends a dunning letter threatening suit to collect the debt. Notify the Post Office or Better Business Bureau and do not pay. Return the book insured at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Better Business Bureau
Fashion and medical futures foreseen in 1999 predictions
A retro forecast envisions 1955 style middy blouses with sequin trim, new cosmetics, girdles, and a canary-raising home hobby. It also imagines 1999 medical advances including organ transplants, with a vast clinic named Bank of Human Parts, spare limbs, and steady progress toward a safer, more perfect humanity each day.
Headlines of the Future: Era of bold predictions
A collage of sensational lines mentions scandals, arrests, deportations, cures, deaths, political upheaval, and a famed Commodore Perry prophecy. It sketches dramatic events and forecasts from a past era, mixing rumors with historical allusions to Japan, Europe, and global power shifts.
World-scale prophecies loom in 1950s era notes
A collection of uncanny, varied destinies reports figures such as Senator Capehart and Howard Aiken, promising investigations, new plants, city projects, and bold ventures from Bridgeport to Carson City across 1950s America, with hints of films, airports, fairs, and giant public works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Capehart
FHA
Bridgeport
Conn
Robert E. Lee
Cleveland
Ohio
Euclid
John Jacek Astor
Colorado Springe
Air Force Academy
Francoise Rosay
Indianapolis
Indiana
Howard Aiken
Baton Rouge
Federal Flood Control Committee
Howard Hughes
Hollywood
Chicago
Errol Flynn
Wichita
Kansas
William Randolph Heart, Jr
Carson City
Nevada
Fred Young Studion
Mollyweed
New York
Young Sails Sail-A-Way Honors Sea Scouts at Port Jeffer son
Sea Scout Ship 110 under Skipper Best won the Commodore Smythe trophy for the second straight year at the Sail-A-Way jamboree held Aug 7. One hundred fifty scouts in five ships competed in swimming knot tying and rescue. The Sally formerly owned by John Hasen White of Greenwich was donated after Commodore Smythe's suggestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Jefferson
Sally
Best
Commodore Smythe
John Hasen White
Greenwich
Pomperaug Council
Sea Scouts
Bullards
Black Rock Harbor
Bridgeport’s Don Rodney Debuts as New York Band Leader
Bridgeport’s Don Rodney, known as Don Ragonese, makes his New York debut leading an eleven piece band at the Arcadia ballroom on Broadway. The East Side native, spouse Mary Torzi and their four children relocate as his career spans Xavier Cugat sessions, film cameos, and later work with Warner Brothers. His rise began with WICC radio and a break to join Erale Madriguera, eventually joining Guy Lombardo’s orchestra and recording through the 1950s era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Mastronard
Don Ragonese
Bridgeport
Guy Lombardo
New York City
Don
Don Rodney
Arcadia Ballroom
Broadway
East Side
New York
Mary Torzi
North End
Donna Marie
Patsy
John
Maria
Xavier Cugat
Erale Madriguera
Den
Carmen Cavallero
Harry Brewer
Bread and Liberty in a Hungry World
A reflection on freedom and responsibility, warning that mass desire for bread and safety leads to surrender to tyranny. It contrasts Soloviev and Dostoevsky with the temptations of earthly kings, and urges seeking the true King of Hearts who offers spiritual nourishment alongside physical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Soloviev
Dostoievsky
Hin
Stratford Area News杂讯与社交要闻摘录
Local notes from Stratford feature marriages anniversaries and community updates. Highlights include W. Uhling’s silver anniversary, the Hawkins duo’s 30th, and Gerald Gillespie hosting Elks guests. Also mentions Joe Grenier and Gus Salvaggio taking over Kelly Auto Sales, plus civic updates on a new traffic signal and firefighters exam notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis H. Lanzner
Los Angeles
al Brisk
Long Beach
Calif
West Coast
Joe Grenier
Gus Salvaggio
Buick
Kelly Auto Sales, Inc
Connecticut Avenue
Tommy Dillons
Dolly Serino
West Avenue
Stratford
Mes. W. Uhling
Oakwood Street
Joan
Lucille
Herbert Hawkinses
Howard Avenue
Harvey Hubbell Company
Hawkins
Elfrieda Kaatz
Long Hill
John J
Gillespie
P.E.R
Elks’ Lodge
Ellis
John
Stern
Police Arrange Connecticut Anchor Clubs Convention
Police Captain John F Moran and Sgt William Wilchinsky along with Patrolman John Nagy plan a state convention of the Anchor Clubs of Connecticut on October 20 at St James of Chall Stratford. Naval graduate George Haaga arrives from Maryland on two week leave to celebrate his 20th birthday with his mother Mrs Margaret L Haaga of 2205 Main Street Bridgeport hospital loses nurse Nancy Pinciaro for Board of Health. Mail Carrier Robert G Fulton and wife Nancy and son William return from U S Naval Training Station Bainbridge Md. William faces imminent induction into the armed forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Moran
William Wilchinsky
John Nagy
Connecticut
St. James of Chall
Stratford
George Haaga
Bullard-Havens
Maryland
Margaret L. Haaga
Main Street
Bridgeport Hospital
Nancy Pinciaro
Parrot Avenue
Board of Health
U. S. Naval Training Station
Bainbridge
Robert G. Fulton
Nancy
William
Gordon Street
Localnotes on town figures and police teen corps
Michael Tozzi, ex deliveryman and athlete, runs a gasoline station at Capitol and Wood. Patrolman and Mrs James J Pinder plan a North Carolina trip to visit former GIs. Dr John Hoffer opens office in Ansonia. Police Lt John Lomas marks 18 years on the force. Teens invited to join a drum and bugle corps at 6 pm Tuesday at police HQ gym. Ann Carroll, Stratford High grad, leaves for North Hollywood dance group. Look magazine highlights Fairfield's Ann Gilbuly in a photo story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Tozzi
Sunday Post
Boys’ Club
Capitol
Wood Avenue
James J. Pinder
North Carolina
John Hoffer
Bridgeport Hospital
Ansonia
John Lomas
Leroy Dunn
Fairfield Avenue
Ann Carroll
Cute Stratford High School
North Hollywood
Calif
Look Magazine
Fairfield
Ann Gilbuly
Notable Local Personalities and Events Highlight Busy Week
The week features a birth at St. Vincent's hospital to Dr and Mrs James E Ryan on Coleman Street. Miss Alice Driscoll marks 20 years as night nurse and currently supervises hospital clinics. Timeline notes civil service moves, marriage disruptions, a Weimaraner gift to State Police Sgt Frank Bennett, a traveling billboard for Community Chest, and several local career shifts from nursing to business openings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Ryan
Coleman Street
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Alice Driscoll
South Avenue
City Emergency Hospital
Mary Lombard
Miss Driscoll
Margaret Hehir
Theresa Mislenski
First National Bank
C. Donald Messenger
Marina Village
Miami
Fla
St. Michael’s Church
Frank Bennett
Westport Barracks
Connecticut
Yvonne Goldsmith
Shorehaven
Norwalk
Dot DePue
al Kaufman
Harry
Bull’s Head
Stephen Martin
Fred
Margaret Eileen
Daughters of Charity of
St. Vincent de Paul
Eileen Boyle
Ludlowe Road
Fairfield
Providence Hospital
Washington, D. C
Sylvester E. Jennings
Harry Nyden
North End
Melba Klein
Jerry Sullivan
Michael Halkowicz
Seaview
Newfield Avenue
Harborfront
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Gabe
Bebe Rockefeller
Ruth Roman
Mamie Eisenhower
White House
Rachel Mussolini
Europe
Ava Gardner
Frank Sinatra
Communist Party
Mars
BY Hillary Waugh
PHBE
U.S
Fia
Boston
Detroit
Washington
DD. C
State Department
France
Cuba
Matthew G Perry
Japan
America
Pacific
Asia
Bristol
Peraug Council
United States
Julia Verne
Sea Scout
Skipper Best
Skipper
Warner Brothers Studios
Waldorf-Astoria
la Rue
Coq Rouge
Savoy Plaza
WICC
Joseph Girlando
Blood and
By Fulton J. Sheen
Taylor Glenn
Tom Magner
Eddie Ghugrus
Peter Mastronardi
Jack Mikulka
Post
13Th Field
Fort Belvoir
George Tarasovic
Pittsburgh Steelers
Oug
Phil Tarasovic
Ing
Yale
Mississippi
Capt. Mikulka
Pete Mellas
South End
Frank Coger
Derby
Michael J. Sicilian
Mildred
Roger Williams Road
Carol Whelan
Joseph Whelan
Unquowa School
Stratfield
Duquésne University
Helen R. Wright
Rennell Street
Officers Club
Attilio Pellegrino
Colony Street
U. S. Air Force
Maplewood
Park Avenues
Civil Service Commission
Jane Brainerd
Hood College
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