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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1957

Page

8

Engineers Plan Sewer Survey In Norwalk

City engineers plan a preliminary survey of older sewer pumping stations in Norwalk to assess costs and need for modernization. Stations at Loundes avenue Marvin Beach Fort Point street Lennox avenue and Liberty square will be studied along with a street widening project. Details outline potential costs and necessity without committing the city.

Mettalk and Eddy Lune Paul J. James Loundes Avenue Marvin Beach Fort Point Street Lennox Avenue Liberty Square Harry J. Kane West Avenue Harry A. Becker Kane Everett Baker

Harness fans win big at Roosevelt Raceway

At Roosevelt Raceway in Westbury New York 17 203 spectators watched 68 win on a $2 daily double returning 975 20 Ray Star pacer led the first race paying 49 20 Sennar Counsel won the second paying 81 10 A $2 parlay across both races yielded 31 995 05 figures reflect large payoff from the two race sequence.

Westbury N.Y Harmness Roosevelt Raceway Ray Star Sennar

Husky grid star shocks gunman in Los Angeles

Los Angeles Rams back Lamar Lundy, six seven, awoke to a gunpoint robbery by an intruder who demanded cash. The lanky player was forced from his bed and into the bathroom while the thief fled with about 95 dollars. Lundy later reported the suspect fled. no injuries were mentioned.

Los Angeles Lamar Lundy Cairo Egypt Los Angeles Rams Tig Lundy

Committee named on boating rules for Candlewood Lake

Danbury announces an ordinance drafting committee to draft safety measures for boating on Lake Candlewood. Members include Harold Mortimer Judge Albert H. Horning M J Hissong William Lauf Walter Blake New Milford Sherman Albert Clear Sr Candlewood Isle New Fairfield Walter Conrad Conrad's Landing Brookfield and H Dickson Van Houten Jr New Fairfield. First meeting scheduled at Brass Rail restaurant Tuesday at 12 15 p m.

Danbury Charles F. Lauriat Candlewood Lake Lake Candlewood Harold Mortimer Albert H. Horning M. J. Hissong William J. Lauf Walter Blake New Milford Robert Thompson Sherman Albert Clear, Sr Candlewood Isle New Fairfield Walter Conrad Conrad's Landing Brookfield

Newtown Voters Take Oath in Town Clerk Session

In Edmond Town Hall the Board of Selectmen and town clerk hosted a joint session Sunday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. where 135 new voters received the electors oath. Of them 49 registered Republican, 35 Democrat, and 5 undeclared. About 4 130 voters will be eligible for the biennial town election on Oct 7. The town clerk will hold an Oct 5 session from 9 a.m. to 12 noon for those whose qualifications matured since Sept 14 and election day. Observes List Birthday Michael F. Keating of Dodgingtown observed his list birthday Sept 31 with Mrs. Keating, guests at dinner with Stephen Danuszar in Yonkers. Moved pictures shown at a Saturday gathering marking his 80th birthday. Reelected President Berkshire Garden Club: Edna L Patterson to head the club with officers including George Ganpieff vice president Gertrude Palmer secretary Lilly Hanson treasurer Reinhold Arndt horticulture Tillie Magnuson hostess John Kehler conservation Howard Marvin social activities Theodore Gammon publicity and sunshine.

Newtown Board of Selectmen Edmond Town Hall Michael F. Keating Stephen Danuszar Patricia Murphy's Yonkers N. Y Berkshire Garden Club Lilly Hanson Meadow Brook Road Edna L. Patterson George Ganpieff Gertrude Palmer Reinhold Arndt Tillie Magnuson John Kehler Howard Marvin Theodore C. Gammon

Two Climbers Die In Gorge Tragedy Near Portland

AP reports two experienced climbers Don McKay of Portland and Joe Quickley of Vancouver Washington died after plunging from a 1500 foot face at St Peters home in the Columbia River Gorge. Rescuers recovered the bodies hours later. A separate note mentions Northern Ireland adding 60 new buses for enhanced travel comfort.

Portland St. Peter's Columbiaiver Gorge Here Don McKay Joe Quickley Vancouver Wash Northern Ireland

Holiday Fair Planned By St. Peter's Church

Plans for St. Peter's Episcopal holiday fair on November 22 and 23 were laid out at a recent meeting. Many tables organized with chairmen for general store, crafts, foods, dolls, toys, candy, aprons, and novelties. A babysitting room will assist shoppers while lunches and suppers are served on both days.

St. Peter's Episcopal Church Joseph Tanis Ernest Prince Joseph Roberts A. B. Tinn Burvee Franz Louis Crowell Harriet Hotchkiss Edward R. Taft Paul Krumm James Flaker Bessie Evans C. N. Gardner Richard Smith Roderick Stockel Gerhard Walther Marshall D. Hitch Young People’s Fellowship Leon Leonard John Morris Wopowage Order of Odd Fellows Odd Fellows Hall Daniel Street

Night Courses Registration Slated At Milford High

Adults may register for 45 courses tonight from 7 to 9 PM in Milford High School gym. Last year about 1,500 persons enrolled. WSCS group of Mary Taylor Memorial Methodist Church meets tomorrow at 8 PM in parish hall with a pageant titled Match of Mission Dollars and a social gathering to follow. A rummage sale is planned for Oct 4.

Milford High School Board of Education Wscs Methodists WSCS Mary Taylor Memorial Methodist Church Church Parish

Officials to Greet Newcomers Tomorrow at Moosehall

Town Manager Charles R. Soviro and Curry Bartlett Jr greet new residents at the Welcome Wagon Newcomers club meeting tomorrow night at 8 in Moosehall East Broadway. Plans for October pot luck and November bridge fashion show will be discussed. Mrs Jane McLean and Mrs Marvin Cox will serve refreshments. Transportation contact Mrs Earl Rhoda 163 Clark Hill Roar.

Charles R. Soviro Curry Bartlett, Jr Chamber of Commerce Welcome Wagon Newcomers Club Moosehall East Broadway Jane McLean Marvin Cox Earl Rhoda Clark Hill Roar Milford Republican Women’s Club New Haven Helen Smith Milford Red Cross New Haven Avenue Prospect Street Milford Gray Ladies Alfred M. Gruenther American Red Cross

New Church to Be Built By St. Anthony's Parish

Westport council Knights of Columbus to install officers at St. Anthony's hall Franklin Street Saugatuck tonight at 815 with Samuel BeMattie succeeding William Gumpper as grand knight and Frank Walsh Anthony Papagno Joseph Banyard Jr Anthony J Sweeney Edward Capasse Rev Robert J Kelly Charles Nichols Capasse M Cappiello among newly named officers District Deputy Hanp Master Son Ridgefield to attend Trustees include Dr Frank M Krak Anthony Chappa and Mr Gumpner Also notes local civic items and upcoming events

Estport Westport Council Knights of Columbus St. Anthony's Hall Franklin Street Saugatuck Samuel BeMattie William P. Gumpper Frank A. Walsh Anthony Papagno Joseph Banyard, Jr Anthony J. Sweeney Edward Capasse Robert J. Kelly Charles Nichols Mr. Capasse Michael Horosky Joseph Arena Alfred Cappiello Hanp Son Ridgefield Frank M. Krak Anthony Chappa Gumpner Danbury St. Anthony's Granville Avenue Lawrence J. Shehan Bridgeport New and Stevens Street Seeman Farris Sadella Jowdy Chitory Dewan Frank A. LaCave Diocese of Old Home Deer Hill Avenue J. Donald McLachlan Anna B. Katz King Street D. Joseph Lane, Jr Driscoll and

Dr Emanuel Neumann Leads U S Zionist Group

Dr Emanuel Neumann of New York was elected to a one year term as president of the Zionist Organization of America, which reports 110000 members. The group’s annual convention elected officers and highlighted a guest speaker lineup including Dr Appauuel sriver of Cleveland and Jacques Torczyner of New York.

George Wusco Indianapolis Willie Cribari Saugatuck Army-Navy New York Emanuel Neumann Bey York Presia Zionist Organization Tiows America Pert Ik Greens Farms Ant Eet

Immanuel Lutheran School Opens Today in New Building

Immanuel Lutheran parochial school begins its fall term in the new Foster Street building with 162 pupils returning after a delayed start. Principal Edwin C. Grube said the lost days will be made up during the term and Christmas vacation remains the only full break. some remaining work includes gymnasium, auditorium, kitchen, and other rooms.

Immanuel Lutheran Parochial School Foster Street Edwin C. Grube School Board

Registration Tonight For Adult Classes At Danbury Schools

Danbury High School offers adult evening classes starting Sept 24 from 7 to 9 pm and enrollments are taken on Tuesday and Thursday in the main office. Courses include typing shorthand bookkeeping English social studies math science sewing Americanization and English language for immigrants. Abbott Tech on Hayestown Ave invites registrations Tuesday evenings 7 to 9 for tech classes 7 to 10 pm with options in auto mechanics carpentry electricity electronics machine shop blueprint reading and math. No tuition for evening programs. Tell offices provide details.

Danbury High School J. Marie Crosby Henry Abbott Technical School Hayestown Avenue Abbott Tech Danbury Chamber of Commerce

Volunteers to Meet at State Hospital

Newtown reports a fall volunteer conference at Fairfield State Hospital led by Mrs. Vesta R. Milnes. The program opens at 9 30 a m with coffee, includes a recognition segment, talks by Dr. William F. Green and Dr. Jane E. Oltman, a panel, lunch speaker Mrs. Ernest Siegler, and tours or crafts.

Newtown Fairfield State Hospital Vesta R. Milnes William F. Green Jane E. Oltman Ernest Siegler Connecticut Association For Mental Health Woodbury Hall

Also Mentioned on This Page

Norwalk Christ Episcopal Church Stamford Family Service Bureau Social Security Administration National Infantile Paralysis Foundation Connecticut Blue Cross and Medical Service PTA Jefferson School Pta Robert Bragg Elnore Easter Roosevelt School Pta Women’s Guild of Grace Episcopal Church Bradford Strack Eugene Englund HUSKY Thug SONEW Danuszar Red Stratford Madison Ave St. Peter’s Church Woolsey Hall Donald Rogers Plymouth Court Milford Hospital A. L. Schlump Harry Anderson U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Europe Germany France Italy Plan Box Social Church of Christ, Congregational Duesday Dorcas Clue CDA Lauralion Board of Police Commission Mary's Josephiers Chernick Chester Mall Mocseinowski Ty Miss Mildred Pienkowski Moose Hall Church of Christ Congregational Compton Church St. Anthony’s K of C Structo-steel Fulu Rum.t Democratic Lois R. Clark First Selectman Betwen Frederic P. Kimball Wayland R. Shook Staples High Pabant East State Street Audley Homemaker Post Road Turkey Hill Road Norwalk-Westport Townline Beach Ewald E. Wildfoster State Police Bunny Todd Girls’ and Women’s Department The YMCA Nard S .Peck Salvation Army Earl H. Jagce Einar W. Anderson Westport Bank and Trust Company DR. Neumann U.S Juhyul Montanara Appamuuel Sriver Cleve Vincent X. Mont Belland Janaro Sherwood Leon J. Feurer Toledo Ohio Golden Sland Harris J. Levine New Age Club Inja Jacques Torczyner Field County Charles Wolf New Five Westport Inj York Sidney the Oldes Pamela Birnett Marke Daned Martine Finance Board Board of Finance Courtrons Committee New Burr Farmsio Judge Ber GOP Wees Abraham Goodman Max Nussony Baum Hollywood Calif Asso Pee Way Bragg Motor Sales Duplicate Bridge Club Hotel Green Club Robert K. Reynolds Robert Clear Harold Sachs Mmanuel Lutheran School State Hospital Young Tender Porkers Center del Monte Hudson Libby Stokely Bot iBen Quart Bot Connor Greene Food Fair Pope Gee
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