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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1954

Page

42

City Council to Meet Sept 28 on Enlarge Tax District

City officials announce a special session September 28 to consider adding five areas to the Fourth Taxing District. If approved, about 121 property owners would face higher taxes, from 30.80 to 43.20 dollars per thousand of assessed value, boosting city revenue by an estimated 12,000 dollars annually while extending fire protection police service garbage collection street lights and sewers. Affected areas include Longview Court Ferris Avenue Folwell Road West Rocks Road Suburban Drive Midrocks Drive Echo Lane Caddy Road Winding Lane 92 and Ohio Avenue Extension and the number of owners in each.

RVING Taub P.O. Bet Sevts Nereale Tin Longview Court Ferris Avenue Folwell Road West Rocks Road Midrocks Drive Ohio Avenue

Red Cross Awards Blood Donor Pins in Norwalk

Red Cross officials announced donor pins for plasma givers at the Nash Engineering plant. Bland M. Campbell and Elmer Haven earned two gallon pins. P. J. Singewalk, Russell J. Eldridge, Raymond Schubert, Robert R. Reiff, and Margaret A. Suddarth received one gallon pins each. Roger Barns earned 12 pints as 99 pints were donated by employees during a Nash session. The Young Adult group in Norwalk held its season opening at the Jewish Center with officers elected. Arthur Schachter is president, Gladys Finkelstein vice president, Sondra Schulley secretary, Helen Kaliner treasurer. Next week includes a social evening with dancing and refreshments. meeting date Sept 22 invites interested locals.

Red Cross Bland M. Campbell Elmer Haven P. J. Singewalk Russell J. Eldridge Raymond Schubert Robert R. Reiff Margaret A. Suddarth Roger Barns Nash Engineering Company Norwalk

Chamber backs underground wiring plan for Main Elm area

The Chamber of Commerce urges Main and Elm property owners to fulfill pledges to connect with the new underground wiring system. CLP officials report under 30 percent of 60 connections made. old poles stay until all have converted. Lions Club to aid campaign. In another item, seven November candidates will be guests of honor at a Sept. 25 reception by New Canaan Women’s Republican Club honoring state and local candidates.

Chamber of Commerce Main Elm CLP Lions Club New Canaan Women's Republican Club Mildred Allen Charles W. Jewitt Albert P. Morano Edward Pratt Louis Lemaire, Jr Mary Cunningham Clifford Hall

Westport man held on dumping charge

Frederic J. Wells, 33, of Westport Avenue, was arrested at 6 p.m. yesterday and charged with violating the town ordinance against dumping refuse on a public highway. A Hale Street resident filed the complaint, and Wells said he dumped because the town dump was closed. He was summoned to Town Court on Sept. 27.

Westport Frederic J. Wells Westport Avenue Wells Hale Street

Gwendolyn Gunther files for divorce in Sorwalk

Mrs. Gwendolyn A. Gunther has filed for divorce from John F. Gunther and attached his real and personal property valued at about 15000. She seeks custody of minor children and alimony with support claims. She accuses him of adultery and cruel treatment. his income is listed at 7500 yearly and property at 25000. Married July 1938 in Pound Ridge New York. Lawyer Lepofsky and Lepofsky represents her.

Sorwalk Gwendolyn A. Gunther John F. Gunther Mabel G. Ireland Pound Ridge N. Y Gunther Lepofsky & Lepofsky North Main Street

Norwalk Court Fines Drivers in September Session

In Norwalk yesterday Judge Jesse L Strassberger fined James Boyd 33 of 10 Burbank street 100 dollars on a charge of driving while license under suspension after he used his brother's name to identify himself at arrest. Also fined 100 dollars David R Paris 33 of 370 West avenue for operating under the influence, with 50 remitted. Multiple 10 to 15 dollar fines were levied for various motor vehicle infractions including no license passing a school zone and speeding. Several defendants received suspended jail terms or were found not guilty or granted non support.

Norwalk Jesse L. Strassberger James Boyd Burbank Street Boyd Frank Tegano Clarence Boyd Clay Street Brookfield Street Paul J. Pierce Prospect Avenue Edna Guyer Hillspoint Road Westport Leon A. Combis Cove Avenue Combis Rocco Smeriglio Ely Avenue Salvatore Testa Olean Street John R. Smith Walter Avenue Richard Corrente Rockmere Lane Arthur F. Conley van Zandt Street Earlene Wilkerson Taylor Avenue Frank Hughes Orchard Street Anthony Spero Lincoln Avenue Michael Dominick I$ West Avenue Edward Sweeney Roger Ludlow Hotel Washington Street

Georgetown Lions Club Dinner Meeting At Stonehenge

Georgetown hosts a Lions Club dinner Monday at 7 pm in Stonehenge Ridgefield. The Daughters of Martha plan a Methodist church food sale for Oct 9 in Georgetown center. Rally Day will be observed in the Methodist Sunday school with a sermon on The Unrecognized Christ by the choir.

Lions Club Stonehenge Ridgefield Daughters of Martha of the Methodist Church Georgetown Center Methodist Sunday School William Kinnaman Gilbert Memorial Church Jesus Johnson Raul Johnson Alan Road Bethlehem Lutheran Church George Holick Danbury Samuel Johnson Wilton Lawrence Johnson Stuart Mead John Harrington Redding Ridge Winthrop de Lapp Harry Batterson Norwalk Clifford Mills, Jr Eric Ericson Ralph Green Rayner. Bergfors Clifford Mills Harry Ericson John Zemlok Donald Strout Robert Gay Theresa Sickinger Guntaf Johnson Robert Bennett Thomas Mecozzi Alfred Schroeder Roger Therrien Edward Thomas Herbert Muhrenberg Julius Berglund Robert Wilson Leon Diotte Herman Pietsch Walter Larson Thomas Antoinucci Vanner Nordlund Fritz Hanson John Boncaro Alex Johnson Peter Driscoll Fred Williams Hana Ziem John FE Nutieg University of Connecticut Toll Gate Inn John Bassick High School Easton Girls State Charles L. Batchelder Cubt la Ronda Newtown Edward T. Tague Foster P. Whiteworth Jr Frederick A. Strong Walter T. MacAdam Arthur E. Wheeler Stephen P. Toth Daniel F. Wheeler C. Horace Tuttle Ray Quigley Young Women's Mission Jesse Lee Methodist Church P.m Jesse Lee Flat Rock Road David W. Taylor

Four Mill Tax Boost Seen in Redding

At a preliminary budget meeting the Redding Board of Finance recommended a budget of 275,067.67 dollars, implying up to a four mill increase in the current 26 mill tax rate. The rise funds the school budget from 175,160.43 to 185,039 with higher teacher salaries and bus costs. Town expenses total 90,028.67, down from last year and about 4,000 less than planned. J. Bartlett Sanford chaired. 20 people attended. A final hearing is set for Oct. 4 and a town meeting will follow to set the tax rate.

Redding Board of Finance J. Bartlett Sanford

Homemakers Talk Resume Amid Community Activities

Community notices report the Homemakers club resuming meetings under Fairfield County Farm Bureau guidance with plans for crafts, freezer food, dresses, kitchen remodeling tips, and a program on The Christmas Gift Box. Troop 140 Girl Scouts also resumes meetings. two new births and local events, dances, church goers, and travel notes are noted in Harmony grange and surrounding community entries.

Edward Banas Homemakers Club Fairfield County Farm Bureau Stephen Saini Elm Street Salat Eugene Schneider Banas Ralph Sturtevant

Two Drivers Arrested in Norwalk Speeding and Reckless Driving

Sept 18 William B Clark 39 of 2 Bouton Street arrested for speeding and Teo J Chambers 28 of 3 Dryden Street Stamford charged with reckless driving. Both released on summonses for court appearance Friday.

Norwalk William B. Clark Bouton Street Teo J. Chambers, Jr Dryden Street Stamford

List of Women Names Appears in Local Notice

A sequence of names appears in the readable portion of a local notice or social column. The list includes Mrs. Mina Wahrilich Mrs. Frank Wheeler Mrs. Gerald Mattson Mrs. George Beote Mrs. Arthur Beote Mrs. Fred Natale Mrs. Mauritz Mattson Mrs. Donald Watson Mrs. August Johnson Mrs. John Nosco Edith Koltz Mrs. Adolph Mayer Merc Lansing Bennett Mrs. Peter Harco Mrs. William Monroe Mrs. Eric Johnson Mrs. Edward Walendziak Mrs. Majoric Therrien Mrs. Patrick Fortin Mrs. Elmer Mayr

Mina Wahrilich Frank Wheeler Gerald Mattson George Beote Arthur Beote Fred Natale Mauritz Mattson Donald Watson August Johnson John Nosco Edith Koltz Adolph Mayer Lansing Bennett Peter Harco William Monroe Eric Johnson Edward Walendziak Majoric Therrien Patrick Fortin Elmer Mayr

Norwalk GOP Names Committee Exchange Host For Governor's Day

Norwalk Republicans in the 26th District announce the planning committee for Governor's Day Oct 1 with Vice President Nixon heading visits to Norwalk and surrounding towns. The program features a Shore and Country Club reception a high school speaking program and a district tour. Guests include Nixon Governor Lodge Congressman Morano Sheriff Platt and State Senator Lemaire Jr. committees and hosts are named from Norwalk Darien New Canaan and Wilton with many party members coordinating receptions publicity tickets decorations and arrangements.

Norwalk Richard M Nixon Shore and Country Club Darien New Canaan Whiton Mr. Nixon John Lodge Albert P. Morano Edward Platt Louis A. Lemaire Marjorie Campbell Robert Bliss State Central Committee Margaret Sigsway Benjamin Mangels Russell Frost David L. Smith Joan F. Lyons Stanley Stroffolino Charlotte Murray Christine Romaniello William P. Barnett Louis Lemaire, Jr George Champion Oliver Whipple F. Harrison Poole Albert L. Brunner A. B. Johnson Fletcher Godfrey Brooks Harlow

PUPILS MUTILATE BUSES IN DANBURY PLEA TO PARENTS

Danbury officials urge parents to stop costly vandalism as two buses were damaged by a few pupils who tore seat coverings and caused hazards. Superintendent Walter P. Sweet notes vandalism worsens transportation problems and warns police and schools will act against further incidents.

Danbury Walter P. Sweet

Bethel St Thomas Harvest Service Aims for Delayed Dedication

Bethel St Thomas church will hold its Harvest Thanksgiving service next Thursday at 7 30 p m with the new choir room and sacristy dedicated. The choir room, a 44 year temporary space, is a gift from Ruth and Edna Terry Mrs Clifford Johnson and Sydney Terry in memory of the late Mr and Mrs Isaiah F Terry. The sacristy was provided by the church and the room is now open for inspection.

St. Thomas Church Ruth Edna Terry Clifford Johnson Sydney Terry Isiah F. Terry

Norwalk Rod and Gun Club Buys Waterfront Home

Norwalk on September 18 the Norwalk Rod and Gun Club purchased a 70 foot harborfront home from Kenneth B. and Virginia B. Cary for 26500. The club plans to convert it into a clubhouse and seeks U S Corps of Engineers permission to install a small pier or mooring for boats. A veteran member said reduced hunting in the area prompted the push to boost water activities and keep the club active.

Norwalk Mabel G. Ireland U. S. Corps of Engineers Norwalk Harbor Cuo

Danbury youths bound over in morals case

Danbury youths William Nienstadt 17 John Doran 17 and George Purdy Jr 16 were bound over to the next term of criminal Superior court in Bridgeport on charges of carnal knowledge of a 14 year old Danbury girl who is six months pregnant Det Capt James Whitlock and Prosecutor Joseph Schwarz prepared statements for the judge The youths are held on bonds of 1500 each and the judge noted the case is sordid and may involve additional defendants

Danbury Louis George Criminal Superior Court Bridgeport William Nienstadt John Doran White Street George Purdy, Jr Franklin Street Norman Buzard Nienstadt Purdy George James Whitlock Joseph Schwarz Whitlock

Newtown Voter League to Host Guest Speaker Mrs Naess

Mrs Ragnar D Naess of Greenwich will address the Newtown League of Women Voters at Cyrenius Booth Library Tuesday at 3 pm. She will discuss removing tariff barriers and obstacles to foreign trade.

Ragnar D. Naess Greenwich Newtown League of Women Voters Cyrenius H. Booth Library Naces

Ridgefield Driver Held After Police Car Collision

Ridgefield police report Edward Minnerly of Danbury Road was arrested for driving under the influence after his car struck a Ridgefield Town police car in front of Town Hall on Main Street. Patrolman John Haig stood nearby as damage occurred. Minnerly held at Ridgefield State Police barracks in lieu of 150 bond, to appear in Danbury Traffic Court.

Ridgefield Edward Minnerly Danbury Road Nquor Ridgefield Town Main Street Jonn Haig Minnerly Danbury

Music Aptitude Test Results To Be Shared With Parents

Norwalk Sept 18 The State Highway department seeks to acquire two land tracts along the proposed thruway path owned by Charles and Frances Ballock and Therese H. Goodwin. Staples High will host a Sept 27 meeting at 7:45 p.m. where music aptitude results will be released and instrument rental plans discussed. Board of Education will appoint more music teachers as demand grows. The Staples band will perform at four grade schools ahead of the session.

Norwalk State Highway Department Mabe. G. Ireland Prapertiea Charles and Frances Ballock Waldron Place Therese H. Goodwin Selleck Avenue Staples High School Joan Ohanian Ohanian Mr. Ohanian Board of Education John Ticket Company West Hartford Greens Farms Saugatuck

Women to Hear Talk on Africa at First Congregational

Dr Ruth Isabel Seabury of Boston will address the Women’s Association of the First Congregational Church at 7 30 p m in the parish house. A business session precedes the talk and a Holy Communion service follows with Rev Harold E Craw officiating. A social hour with Friendship circle hostesses ends the event.

Ruth Isabel Seabury Boston Women's Association of the First Congregational Church American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions Africa Seabury Theodore M. Atkinson, Jr King Street Congregational Christian Church Wll Danbury Ministerial Association Immaculate Heart of Mary Society Society St. Mary's Church Bethel Our Lady of Fatima Church Wilton St. Marie Ridgefield Fire Co The Mary Brook Fire Company Arthur Singer Howard Dickens Fred Hayden Henry Willirich Anthony Della Monica Everett Bassett Peter Sassetti Emma Quackenbush Emma Willis

Brownie troop listings reshuffle for October meetings

Brownie leader Nothnagle announces that Brownies from Nichols will move into approved Scout troops. Troop 56 gains Barbara Omitoff and others with separate meeting dates at Trinity Episcopal church and Nichols Methodist church. Additional troops 128 and TL set start dates in October with leaders Fenwick Weitzel Laustsen and Foote.

Nothnagle Nichols Scout Barbara O'Mitoff Deborah Dinan Jennie Rose Seayes Ann Fleming Judy Foote Caroline Lewis Carolyn Maher Ase Aarts Barrilli Kathy Jordan Angela Marie Parnoff Nancy Roybar Cynthia Scalz Melissa Shorrock Nancy Stowe Margaret Vazanno Donna Vener Trinity Episcopal Church Hall Mre Notanagle Maymond Foote William Weitzel Laustsen Fenwick Nothnaglie Donald Smith Foote Trinity Episcopal Parish House

Roving lobsters cover globe from Hawaii to Africa

Hawaiian lobsters drifted 12 000 miles along the South African coast in a startling range expansion. The rare macrating species, once confined to the Hawaiian Islands, now appears to have circled half the globe.

South Africa Hawaiian Islands

Inspect Oil Burners Warns Fire Chief However

Fire Chief Harold A. Shippey warned homeowners yesterday to have oil burners checked by an authorized serviceman before use. In two weeks, two oil burner fires were extinguished with no serious damage, caused by poor circulation or over flooding. He urged safety despite no assumed defects. Marriage intents filed by Jonathan Huntington and Eleanor Jane Rippe in Southport. Addition permit issued for a room and bath costing 5500 over a garage on Whitney Street. Raymond Walch and Louis Dorsey to attend Connecticut Education Association meeting at Hotel Bond. Westport delegates to report to Westport Teachers League before month end.

Shippey Jonathan Huntington Mill Hill Road Southport Eleanor Jane Rippe North Avenue Westport William Liebling Arthur A. Miller Whitney Street Raymond Walch Connecticut Education Association Louis Dorsey Bond Westport Teachers League

Churches Announce Sunday Services and Schedules

Area churches publish Sunday worship times and activities. Saugatuck Congregational holds 9:30 and 11 a.m. services with sermons on The Breath of Life and youth programs. Green’s Farms and others offer morning worship, Sunday School, and youth fellowships. Catholic Mass at Cobb's Mill Inn.

Saugatuck Gibson I. Daniels Green’n Farms Edmund R. Strait David Rodgers Church Church of the Assumption Maasen Christ Holy Trinity Episcopal Frederic L. C. Lorentzen Young People’s Fellowship Community Methodist David P. McCracken Sma First Unitarian Westport Women's Club Imperial Avenue Karl Ms. Chozowaky St. Paul's Lutheran William P. Hinlicky First Church of Christ, Scientist South Compurord Meeting House Weston Cobb's Mill Inn

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