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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1947

Page

16

Thomas J. O'Shea Injured In Park Avenue Crash

A two car crash near Park avenue and Ruth street yesterday left Thomas J. O'Shea injured and led to the arrest of driver Carmelo Pavone. O'Shea, 60, was treated at St Vincent's hospital for lacerations and abrasions. Pavone, 35, was summoned for traffic court after his car allegedly struck James H. Cunty's vehicle, causing it to overturn.

Park Avenue Ruth Street Thomas J. O'Shea Vine Street James H. Cunty Pacific Street St. Vincent's Hospital Wilfred Walker Frank Larkin Canty Carmelo Pavone Roberta Street Pavone Tark Avenue Bath Street

Robert J Jessell Dies At Home In Bridgeport

Robert J Jessell, longtime manager of Connecticut Motorines at Bridgeport terminal and Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce member, died at his home on Bradley Street after a long illness. Funeral services set for Thursday at 8:30 am at Cyril F Mullins funeral home and 9:00 am at St Charles church with high mass. Burial at Lake View cemetery. Survived by wife Magdalene Trovaone Jessell, mother Nora Jessell, son David Allyn Jessell, daughter Christine Jessell, and three brothers Harry Louis, Edmund Arthur, and Arthur Edmund Jessell, all of Bridgeport and nearby areas.

Robert J. Joeeell Connecticut Motorines Bridgeport Terminal New Haven Jexsoll Traffic Club of Bridgeport Bridgeport Traffic Association Salesmaun‘s and Purchasing Agent's Association of America Knights of Columbus Phillip Sheridan Assembly St. Charles Church Men's League Mr. Jessell Mra Magdalene Trovaone Jessell Nora Jessell David Allyn Jessell Alyter Miss Chriestinie Jessell Harry Louis Philadelphia Edmund Arthur Stratford Arthur Edmund Jessel

Joint Session Urges International Arbitration for Disputes

New York attorney Archie O Dunnan, director of the American Arbitration Association, urged international arbitration systems at a joint session of judges of the municipal court and the Connecticut State Bar Association. The meeting closed the first day of the bar association’s annual gathering in New Haven with officers elections and reports slated for tomorrow. Tappan Gregory, president of the American Bar Association, will speak on The Nurenberg Trial.

New Maven Archie O. Dunnon New York American Arbitration Association Municipal Court Connecticut State Bar Association State Bar Association New Haven Lawn Club Tappan Gregory American Bar Association Nurenberg

Woman Claims Child Is Test Tube Baby

In New York a mother seeks to bar visitation by her estranged husband contending the four year old Antoinette is a test tube baby born from artificial insemination. Mrs Julie Strand, 31, argues she is the sole legal parent and that the father Antoine Strand has no rights under a state separation decree. The case centers on amending the decree to restrict Sunday visits.

New York Julie Strand Antoinette Antoine State Supreme Court Strand

Eisenhower Receives Denmark's Knight of the Elephant

Washington reports General Dwight D. Eisenhower receiving Denmark's high honor, the Order of the Knight of the Elephant, at a Danish embassy dinner. Officials note the decoration is typically for royalty and that the title alone does not carry with it.

Washington Dwight D. Eisenhower Republican Party Denmark Ataff Daniah Americana

What Methodiat Church Men’s Club Dinner Speaker

The Men’s club of the What Methodiat church hosts a dinner meeting at 6 30 p m today in the church. Boona Cayton author and Coat pilot will discuss jet propulsion.

What Methodiat Church Boona Cayton Jat Propulsion

Friction with Mayor Blamed for Education Strife

Democratic mayoral hopeful James J. Whelan accuses Mayor McLevy of forcing friction between the Board of Education and city administration. Whelan pledges cooperation and adequate funding, citing attempts to control education finances and charter changes as evidence of domination that harms students. Francis P. Dunivan, Board president, introduced him during a radio program on WNAB.

McLevy Board of Education James J. Whelan WNAB Francis P. Dunivan Whelan Funde Board of Apportionment Civil Service Atatea

Fazio Urges Women Voters To Defeat McLevy Regime

Republican mayoral candidate Salvatore J. Fazio urged Bridgeport women to vote against Mayor McLevy, stressing women's political responsibility and city prospects. Speakers included Louise N. Gaylord, George A. Laden, Samuel Derman, and Ernest Arnold who criticized waivers bypassing bids and penny-pinching in fire equipment. Howard B. Martin spoke on education and fiscal oversight in Elmwood area.

Fazio McLevy Salvatore J. Fazio Bridgeport Gaylord Louise N. Gaylord Council of Republican Women Grace Duppe Town Committee George A. Laden Samuel Derman Ernest Arnold Arnold WNAB Board of Public Purchases Jaeper MecLevy Wailvora Howard B. Martin Elmwood Avenue

Taxi Strike Peace Sought by State

The state mediator Philip J. Koons will seek a settlement today in the Hickey Cab strike of 80 drivers. Local 145 secretary-treasurer says no contract exists beyond the March agreement. owner Louis Dix counters that a March-valid contract remains, while proposing new terms. He warns of selling cabs and permits if demands rise, and suggests 12 individual owners operate under state-regulated rates. the strike does not affect Hickey Baggage Transfer.

Hickey Cab Company Philip J. Koons State Department of Lader’s Board of Mediation and Arbitration Joseph P. Cleary Local 145 Brotherhood of Teamaters A.F. of L Louis Dix Cleary Dix Cleary Ie Hickey Baggage Transfer Company Cab

Ansonia To Award Bids For Garbage Pickup

Ansonia officials opened six bids for the next fiscal year’s garbage collection at City Hall and will study bidder capacity before awarding the contract at a Thursday special meeting. Bids include Tenedine 14000 Donovan 18600 Baziewski 12000 Wor onovich 11700 Surovich 10000 Puro 10000.

Ansonia Board of Health Thomas J. Nelligan City Hall Albert C. Tenedine Ray Donovan John Baziewski Max Woronovich Michael Surovich Frank Puro

New British Envoy Named Ambassador to Paris

London reports Sir Oliver Charles Harvey appointed ambassador to Paris to replace Alfred Duff Cooper per the foreign office. The appointment announced this evening confirms a key diplomatic posting as tensions and European affairs draw attention.

London Oliver Charles Harvey Paris Alfred Duff Cooper

Work of Art Distributor seeks sales staff

Men and Women with sales experience invited to apply. Earnings over $60 for five days of pleasant work. Call 4-6605 for appointment with Mr. M. Mello, no later than Wednesday afternoon, October 2.

M. Mello

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