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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1957
Page
3
The rules cover identification with a metal plate and required manuals for each burner. Oil equipment must have two oil heaters and a thermometer. Automatic No 5 or 6 burners need a device preventing oil delivery until proper temperature. Incinerator use requires filings, plans, and compliance checks to avoid nuisance. Fees outline permit costs by equipment type and size, with re-inspection charges.
The commission approved allocations for beaches including Shores, Woodmont, Silver Weadows End, Myrtle Beach, Milford, Cove Island, Stamford, Greenwich Point, Calf Pasture, Norwalk, Light House Point, New Haven, Eastern Point, Groton, Neptune Park, New London, Cornfield Point, Old Saybrook, Chalker Beach, and Jacobs Beach. An extra 25000 was approved for a new bath house at Hammonasset State Park in Madison, totaling 125000. State Park Director Donald C. Mathews cited completed preliminary plans and estimates showing the need for the funds to provide an adequate building.
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip drew crowds in Washington as they visited the National Art Gallery and Children's Hospital. Nixon hosted a luncheon with a toast to the Queen while Dulles hosted an embassy reception. The couple then attended a private lunch in the Capitol and a formal dinner. Elizabeth wore aquamarine crystals and a matching tiara, while Philip accompanied her in steady support. The trip included political and cultural stops, with remarks on U S ICBM progress by Adm John H Sides.
At Cape Canaveral Florida a ballistic missile believed to be a Jupiter failed to launch during pre flight preparations. The firing area hosts Jupiter and Redstone tests while Vanguard stands by in nearby sea danger zones. Spectators observed a bright glow and smoke before a flame out ended the incident.
The board and Mayor McLevy reject a partial payment of 26 895 noting a remaining balance of 2 000. Architects inspected the job weeks ago and found adjustments needed. Officials plan no official acceptance until a proper cold weather test is completed.
Mrs Rosalie Czarnecka 91 widow of Joseph died yesterday at her daughter's home Stratford. Services set for 9 30 a m at Dennis and D Arcy funeral home 1046 Fairfield Avenue and 10 a m at Sacred Heart Church a requiem Mass. Burial in St Michael's Cemetery. Survived by grandson Albert E Barnash Bridgetport granddaughter Mrs Kenneth H Morgan Nichols seven great grandchildren.
Mrs. Nettie Harwood Sirrine, wife of Charles A. Sirrine, Stratford resident, died at home after a months long illness. Funeral services will be Monday in Stratford with burial in Union Cemetery. She leaves two sons Ralph and Charles, two daughters Jenette and Rhetta, and four grandchildren.
Fairfield residents heard that the town’s present master plan is outdated and will face hearings to update. Professors Tunnard and Pomeroy urged regional planning, open space, and park land acquisition to preserve character, with emphasis on the Atlantic Coast Urban Region and open space before growth.
Charles Passaro, 41, of Pine Rock Shelton, was injured when his car crashed into a tree on the Merritt parkway esplanade in Stratford at about 10:30. He was taken to St. Vincent's hospital under observation. State Policeman Thomas Smith said Passaro was driving west in the rain and became confused as a car passed on the right, causing his car to mount the esplanade.
A list of boards and county committees for drought aid is named including Hartford O H Tuller West Simsbury Douglas Lewis Southington Louis Longo Glastonbury Tolland William Niemann Luther Stearns Norman Strong Rockville Floyd Laird Sharon Harold Twing Thomaston and Mr Passaro plus Theodore Litwin Litchfield Middlesex Frank Roberts Middletown Victor Galgowski Middletown Middlefield John McInerney Middletown New Haven George Simpson Sr Wallingford Meriden Charles Greenbacker Wallingford New London Jack Frankel Lebanon Samuel Polinsky Jew
Lloyd Klewert resigns as UTW secretary treasurer as the union seeks AFL CIO backed reform after corruption probes. Francis K. Schaufenber replaces him. Jacobs loses southern director post but remains UTW general counsel as ethical codes are adopted to curb funds misuse.
Hartford hospital reports its fiscal year ended Sept 30 with alleged embezzlement of 16973.63 by Mrs Nagle. No motive found. She left Oct 2 claiming illness, traveled to Chicago then Detroit to meet officials before returning to Hartford for audit review.
A cash register and wallet stolen from Cetralla's Service Station in Stamford were found by a state highway crew behind a stone wall off the Post Road near the Norwalk Westport town line at 10:30 a.m. Today they were turned over to Westport police. No money was found.
Vasile Grigore of 89 Herald avenue died yesterday at home. A native of Romania and resident of Bridgeport since 1915, he retired four years ago from Peter Paul Inc. Survived by wife Alice, daughter Anna Cook, sister Mrs Anna Atemman, and nieces and nephews. Burial at Lakeview cemetery after services at Frank Polke and Son funeral home and St Dimitri Romanian Orthodox Church.
A jumble of names appears in the damaged text listing individuals such as Lett City Leon Tiffany Lyme Windham Milo Appley Canter bury David Syme Scotland and George Merrell Plainfield.
Albert A. Erickson 74 president and treasurer of Atlas Tool Works died Thursday night at Bridgeport hospital. Services set for 2 p m at Dennis and D Arcy funeral home 1046 Fairfield Avenue with Rev Daryl V Benson officiating. Cremation will be private in Mountain Grove crematory. Erickson belonged to the Algonquin Club John Erickson Society of Engineers and the American Scandinavian Foundation. He is survived by his wife Gabrielle Brandti Erickson a sister Mrs Hilda Palm in John William Draper Sweden and several nieces and nephews.
The case involved two auto deaths with claims against the Silva Bros. company of Stratford and Miss Fodor for alleged speeding and loss of vehicle control. Agnes H. Stevenson and Paul P. Mastroni sought damages of $100,000, but each received $25,000. Attorneys included Bernard S. Peck, Arnold Bai, Friedman and Friedman, John P. Evans, T. J. Barrett, George Muir, Lavery and Lavery, with involvement from the insurance company.
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