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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1957
Page
15
Police swept streets and seized two tons of fireworks as officials ban the popular pyrotechnics for upcoming celebrations. The confiscated loads were soaked and destroyed to enforce the restriction.
The Stratford Baptist church Junior Youth Fellowship opens its fall season with a Friday 7 p.m. meeting in the church hall. Wesley Platt leads activities as part of the program.
Harold Roscoe designated as campaign manager for Democratic Council candidate Robert Hurley in the Eighth district. Sectional leaders named for the October 7 election include Edward Fasold Elmer Papp Thomas Francis Raymond Daly Alton Torgan Cordy Phillips Carl Knebel Jack Hurley and Thomas Walsh.
Stanley E Johnson Inc of Stratford awarded the contract to build the Stratford Historical Society museum behind Judson House on Academy Hill. The bid totaled 22700 dollars. Groundbreaking planned early in October with funding from a Katharine Mitchell fund.
Grace Lutheran announces Junior and Senior confirmation classes to begin September 28 at 9 20 a m in the church. Mrs Arthur Ferris leads the juniors and Pastor Paul Reisch the seniors. A Parent Teacher meeting Friday at 7 30 p m will register members for both classes.
Overseas veteran John Castillanete takes command of Lordship Community Cleaners, while Stratford records show 700 new voters enrolled this year and a high 452 turnout on Saturday. Wedding anniversary for Dr. and Mrs. Hudak draws cards. housing tenants and town staff planned fall activities as summer cottages slow down.
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