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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1947

Page

5

FDR's Doubts About Reds Told in Byrnes' Memoirs

New York dispatch reports Franklin D. Roosevelt expressed grave misgivings about Soviet policy after Yalta, advising Churchill to be firm. James Byrnes releases in memoirs that Roosevelt warned of Moscow’s influence and urged continued hard lines, with no break between Byrnes and Truman.

FDR Byrnes New York Franklin D. Roosevelt Russia Winston Churchill James F. Byrnes Yalta Andrei Vishinsky Groza Romania Mihai

Firmness, Patience Toward Reds Urged by Byrnes

James F. Byrnes, former secretary of state, urged firmness with patience toward Russia and expressed confidence in the United Nations as his book Speaking Frankly was presented in Spartanburg. He noted increased criticism of the U.S. government and said he offered no comment on returning to public life.

Soviet Union Byrnes Yalta Truman Russia United States Spartanburg D. C James F. Byrnes United Nations Little Statesman Stalin Molotov Communist International Information Bureau Comintern

Plan Card Party Planned by Bridgeport Club Auxiliary

The Bridgeport Boys Club auxiliary will host a card party Friday night at the Middle Street Boys Club. Mrs. James Matera chairs the event with assistants Mrs. Dominic Cretella Mrs. Frank Esposito Ann Antignani Mrs. Anthony Lappell Mrs. Earl Mastin and Mrs. Salvatore Fazio.

Bridgeport Boys’ Club Middle Street Boys’ Club James Matera Dominic Cretella Frank Esposito Ann Antignani Anthony Lappell Earl Mastin Salvatore Fazio

Parish Conducts Initial Retreat At St Rose’s Parish

The one day retreat for St Rose’s men began with 11 o’clock Mass led by Rev John F Culliton. Very Rev Anthony Lechner led the first conference after the Mass and officers were elected for the Holy Name Society. A later dinner, recreation and a softball game followed with a 13 13 tie against St Mary’s Bethel. A brush demonstration and card party events were announced for parish members and friends. Former resident Thomas K Donahue of New York visited family in Sandy Hook.

St. Rose's Parish John F. Culliton Anthony Lechner St. Rose’s Hall William Mannix Irving Shaw Andrew C. Wheeler Mary McCarthy Rose Marriott Elsie Callahan Father Lechner J. William Hayes George Marriott John Pendergast Thomas Cunningham St. Mary's Parish Bethel Walter R. Conroy Father Cushton St Rose’s Hall Holy Name Society William Kayfus J. Wiliam Hayes Leo Carbonneau Austin Dipnam St. Mary’s Church Paul M Spodnik Sacred Heart Church Southbury Father Conroy Exposition Charles Howard Peck Veterans of Foreign Wars St. John’s Church Sandy Hook St. John’s Guild Thomas K. Donahue New York City Walnut Tree Hill District Patrick John Donahue Edward S. Pitzschler

Garments Stolen From Dress Shop Burglary Report

Thieves robbed Le Bon Marche Dress shop at 235 John Street removing over 200 dresses and suits valued at 4600 after forcing a side window. Lafayette grocery at 410 Lafayette Street was entered via a rear door, $85 taken. Carlo Tamborlino’s shoe repair at 166 Gregory Street reported $5 in change stolen.

le Bon Marche John Street Lafayette Lafayette Street Carlo Tamborlino Myrtle Avenue Gregory Street

DeWitt to Speak on Eye Physiology at University

Dr Edward N DeWitt will lecture on Physiology of the Eye and Picture Reproduction in the Eye at the University of Bridgeport tonight at 7 o'clock. The talk is part of the ophthalmic dispensing course in the evening division and will cover eye structure operation defects and retinal image formation.

Edward N. DeWitt University of Bridgeport

Driver Arrested After Two Car Collision

Francis L. Gibbons aged 28 of 686 Maplewood Avenue was arrested yesterday on state motor vehicle law violations after a two car crash at State Street and West Avenue. The other driver was David Dorkin, 53, of 962 Howard Avenue.

Francis L. Gibbons Maplewood Avenue State Street West Avenue Gibbons David Dorkin Howard Avenue

West Side Boys Stamp Club Formed

The West Side Boy club organizes a Stamp club for boys 12 and older with the first meeting today at 3 30 p m in the club. Donald Halkovic a stamp collector will preside and lead discussion groups. Committees and officers will be nominated for election next Wednesday.

West Side Boya Club Wll Donald Halkovic

Letters Keep Friends Connected During Illness and Loss

A cheerful appeal encourages writing to friends and family to brighten days during illness and to offer support after a death. It suggests small gestures like greeting cards, daily notes, and a simple condolence letter, with a sample closing from Barbara.

Bob Mary Barbara

Passenger Injured in Maple Street Auto Mishap

Raymond Payne 19 of Wake street was injured yesterday in a two car crash at Harriet and Maple streets. He was taken to Bridgeport Hospital in good condition with head and back injuries. Payne rode in a car driven by his mother Arnold Payne 22 of Helen street, which was struck by Chester N. Grobowsi 31 of Hicks street as it traveled east on Maple while another car came from Hamlet street.

Harriet Maple Streets Raymond Payne Wake Street Bridgeport Payne H. B. Ives Arnold Payne Helen Street Maple Street Hamlet Street Chester N. Grobowsi Hicks Street

Grabowski Arrested On Auto Laws Charge

Grabowski was arrested on a charge of violating the state automobile laws.

Grabowski

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