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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1947
Page
33
The Methodist Board of Temperance condemns Admiral Halsey for remarks about drinking and soldiers. The board accuses him of breaching discipline and calls his views unsafe, citing his Pacific command and wartime duties.
A meeting of the Bald Headed Club at the Hotel Norfolk in Norfolk Virginia named new directors. The slate includes Harry Omminger Dan Boy presiding and officers from Connecticut and New York cities. Names listed: Wirim Anderson John Sronte J. MacConnell George Menkine Oswald Gonseseen Otis Patvinues Fiver etc.
Firefighters respond to a cellar fiery incident in Westport as a kitchen or furnace flare causes damage though no injuries are reported. The blaze occurred at night and responders secured the scene. Nearby notes reference other market and agricultural chatter, including price trends and packers’ activities, but no direct injuries or losses are confirmed.
Noon to noon report records a fire at 208 Calhoun Avenue with fire in a trunk and slight damage. Firefighters returned on duty shortly after 3:40 PM. A second incident at 1690 Sert involved ammonia in a refrigerator with damage noted and remaining on duty.
Dubois Pennsylvania reports 78 year old Charles Mikesold his grocery business last year and reopened in a small room beside the old shop to share profits with longtime customers. He offers eggs 50 cents a dozen butter 75 cents a pound bread 12 cents and cold merats 45 cents a pound while rivals charge higher in the area. Mike says I want to divide my profits with my old customers a penny for me and a penny for them to help everybody.
Alfred Philip Taylor and Miss Marie Steck united in marriage at All Saints church New Milford on Saturday afternoon. The ceremony was conducted by Rev John Cuyler with organist Harold Hunt and bridesmaid Irene Steck. The couple will reside at 25 Bridge Street.
MilfordSept 29 two men escaped injury after a taxi driven by Donald Worrell 20 collided with a station wagon driven by Donald F Smith Jr at New Flaven avenue and Gulf Street shortly after 230 p m Neither vehicle sustained critical damage and police did not make any arrests.
Monroe reports a barn owned by Raymond Whitney and Ineated on Stevenson road near Wheeler road burned shortly before 3 am. Firemen from the Monroe Volunteer Fire company were summoned as the blaze got beyond control.
Police hunt for a man named onenk Uhlef after a theft at a New Haven rooming house. About $2,000 in cash and jewels were stolen from 21 Chinese occupants, including proprietor Hug Dee who reported his wallet missing valued at $800.
The Rev Joseph HL Evans resigned as associate secretary of the Connecticut Council of Churches to accept the pastorate of Mount Zion Congregational Church in Cleveland. He served two years with the council and previously came from New York.
A baby born three months early in Owatonna hospital weighed about a pound, one of the smallest recorded births. Dr Lyle Berghe said the girl is “pretty close to a pound” and has a good chance to survive with incubator care and donor breast milk from the maternity ward. Her parents are Mira Warren Gray and athletic coach Wayne Gray. a brother Sam Lane is in the family.
Arch H McDonald 43 president of the Wheel Trying Brake Shoe company Detroit died over the weekend in St Louis Mo. He led the firm and was active in manufacturing circles. His death prompted tributes from colleagues and local business groups.
The Patriarch of the Roman Catholic Church in Jerusalem, Louis Barlassina, aged 76, previously served in Milan and Rome, was reported to have passed away.
Dr Elmer H Wirth 12 heads the University of Illinois Department of Pharmacognosy at Professional schools and is an international authority on drugs. He holds a leading role in pharmacognosy and related medical education.
Dr John Robert Cochran Jr aged 37, a professor of surgery at Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago, is identified in the report.
Max Koenigsberg, 70, a founder of the St. Louis Municipal Opera and former managing director of the Dallas Opera, is noted for shaping regional opera leadership and productions across two major cities.
James OBrien, 72, is identified as minister of Marine and Transport for the Dominion of New Zealand. Further details about his life or death are not provided in the fragment.
Sir Hugh Byard Clayton Boscombe, 70, former municipal commissioner for the city of Bombay, India, died in England. The obituary notes his service in municipal governance and ties to India.
Rt Rev Herbert Hensley Henson 83, former Anglican bishop of Durham and prominent Liberal figure in the Church of England, died in Ipswich England.
James H Wright 40 of Kansas City Missouri former State department director for American Republic affairs is reported.
Mose Gumble, 70, of Chicago, was a New York Municipal publishers representative.
Dr Moses Sahud aged 78 a Chicago physician known as the first to plstourize milk in the city. He hailed from Odeass Ruaata and was a native of that region.
Albert Davis Noe Jr., 57, a hotel chain owner and cattle breeder, died in Pulaski, Tennessee. He was longtime Memphis, Tennessee resident and prominent business figure.
Dr Warren P Morrill 70 director of research for the American Hospital Association and author of hospital administration manuals and publications is reported in Chicago. The obituary notes his long service advancing hospital management and education.
John Thomas Smith, 68, a vice president and retired general counsel of General Motora corporation, held roles as an official in several large business firms in San Francisco.
Clarence Dunn van Duzer of Passaic New Jersey aged 83 former congressman from Nevada and active Democratic party worker in Passaic shown as a longtime political figure. He served as a public servant and remained engaged in party affairs until his passing.
William H. Matthews of Memphis Tennessee aged 74 a renowned authority on wood chemistry and president of the Forest Products Chemical Company is remembered in this notice.
Dr. George N. Shuster, president of Hunter College in New York City, will open the morning session of a state wide conference on adult education in New Haven at Center Church house with a talk on World Citizenship and Adult Education. Walter P. Sweet, Danbury schools superintendent, will preside at the morning session.
Ridgefield obituary notes Hiram Davis age 98 died Saturday in Bay Pines Florida veteran of Civil War drummer boy with New York Cavalry tied to Gen Sheridan. He lived in Ridgefield most of his life and worked as a stonemason. Survived by Roy W Davis five grandchildren seven great grandchildren five great great grandchildren and wife Mamie DeVaine. Funeral Tuesday 2 pm at Ernest O Wilson funeral home with G A R burial rites.
Arthur F Brown long time public servant and assistant attorney general since 1945 died at his Woodbridge home after a period of illness. He held multiple Connecticut offices including deputy secretary of the state and executive assistant to Governor Baldwin. Survived by wife Mary Collins Brown, a daughter and three sons, a detailed obituary notes service plans and burial in East Side cemetery.
Motor News published by the Associated Automobile Club at 1336 Fairfield Avenue received the National Safety Council accident prevention award for 1947. Joseph Micarelli, club general manager and editor, said the paper has circulated 15 months to members to promote safety. The council praised the paper for valuable public safety service and hoped the stop accidents campaign would continue.
Services for Michael Warholas 58 of 385 North Bishop Avenue were held Thursday at George W. Pistey Funeral Home and Sts Cyril and Methodius Church with a requiem high Mass. Burial followed in the family plot at St. Michael's Cemetery.
Frank Raski of 200 Stillman street died Friday. Services were held today at John Lesko and Son funeral home and First Hungarian Reformed Church with Rev Emil Nagy officiating. Burial followed at Lakeview Cemetery.
Andrew M. Martin aged 57 died Friday at his home 38 Roosevelt Street. Services were held today at the Charles T. Pistey funeral home and at St John's Nepomucene Church with a solemn high Mass of requiem. Burial followed in St Michael's Cemetery.
Mrs Anna Berry widow of Ezra Berry of 4 Webster avenue died today in Bridgeport hospital after a long illness. Services set for Wednesday at 10:30 a m at Cyril F Mullins funeral home 281 Barnum avenue and 11 a m at Blessed Sacrament church with a solemn high Mass of requiem. Burial in St Michael's cemetery. Survived by two sons Thomas F of Trumbull and Charles J of Bridgeport a sister Miss Hattie Kehoe a brother John Blair and another Thomas Blair and four grandchildren.
Bertha A Hines daughter of the late William and Sarah Cullen Hines of 85 Waterman Street died Sunday in Bridgeport hospital after a short illness. Funeral from Lieberum and Heaphy, 866 Lafayette Street, to 9 o’clock mass at Blessed Sacrament Church. Burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Norwalk. Survived by sisters Mrs Isabelle Camp Mrs Sally LaChance both of Bridgeport and Mrs Donald Stricklund of Darien.
Mrs Walter Erlingheuser wife of Walter Erlingheuser died Sunday at home 401 Atlantic Street after a long illness. Requiem mass was held at Sacred Heart Church and burial in St Peters Cemetery Danbury. Survivors include her husband two sons Frank in the Army Air Forces and Walter Jr a daughter Miss Vera Erlingheuser of Bridgeport and a sister Mrs Anna Walsh.
John J. Lawlor carpenter for Jenkins Manufacturing died Saturday at St. Vincent's Hospital. Services Wednesday begin 8:30 a.m. at M. J Gannon funeral home 515 Washington Ave and 9 a.m. at St. Patrick's Church with a solemn high Mass. Burial in St. Patrick’s Cemetery. Survived by wife Genevieve Farrell Lawlor three sons John Edward of Bridgeport Harold J. of Florida a daughter Mrs Thomas Bowe of Stratford a sister Mrs Harry Fielchler of Darien and four grandchildren.
Albert E Short of Stratford, a masseur, died Sunday at Veteran's Hospital Rocky Hill. Services set for Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Stratford Funeral Home with Rev FE Stanley Selick officiating. Cremation planned at Ferncliffe Greenburgh NY. Survived by two brothers Lester C Short New York City and Robert E Short Derby. four sisters Mrs Eva M Clark Ellington Mrs Bessie Shean Bridgeport Mrs Louche Fordham Stratford and Mrs Lillian A Goodman Stratford.
Funeral services for Elizabeth Wigglesworth, wife of Albert Wigglesworth of 124 Clifford Street, were conducted today at the Charles L Dennis and Son funeral home by Rev William F P Williams of St Luke's Episcopal Church. Burial followed in Lakeview Cemetery.
Mrs Mary Batl widow of George T Bell died Thursday in her home at 385 Central Avenue. Services were held today at Baker Funeral Home and Blessed Sacrament Church. Burial followed in St Michael's Cemetery.
Robert G. Houston died Friday at his home 87 Northwood avenue Fairfield. Funeral services were held today at Bishop funeral home with Rev Howard S. Anderson United Church pastor officiating. Burial followed in Mountain Grove cemetery.
Funeral services for Frank J. Hruska 44 of 542 State Street are set for Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. at the Charles T. Pistey Funeral Home 255 Barnum Avenue and at 8 o'clock at Sts Cyril and Methodius Church Burial will follow in a local cemetery.
Services for Leo W Harris of 126 Saunders Avenue, who died Saturday, will be held Tuesday starting at 8:30 a.m. at Cyril F Mullins Funeral Home, 281 Barnum Avenue, then at 9:00 a.m. in St Patrick’s Church. Burial will follow in St Michael’s Cemetery.
Funeral services for Mrs Anna C Hulton widow of Hubert J Hulton were held today at the M J Gannon funeral home and at St Ann's church with a solemn Mass. The Mass was celebrated by Rev James F Murphy assisted by Rev Francis McKenna deacon and Rev Henry J Coleman sub-deacon. Rev Thomas F Henahan was in the sanctuary. Father Murphy read the committal services. Bearers were William Hulton Joseph Hulton William Walsh Hubert Walsh Joseph Falvey and Martin J Lynch.
Mrs Bridget E Mulroney widow of James Mulroney of 472 Hollister Avenue died Sunday in Bridgeport hospital. Funeral will be at 9 15 a m in Polkce funeral home 1546 Fairfield Avenue and 10 o clock in Blessed Sacrament church. Burial in St Bernard's Cemetery Rockville. She is survived by son Raymond Mulroney daughter Mrs Charles Geibel brother James Farell three grandchildren and a great grandchild.
Ansonia on September 29 held services for James W. Fletcher of 109 Central Street who died Thursday. The rites occurred at his home and at Macedonia Baptist Church with burial in Pine Grove Cemetery.
Christopher B. McGinniss died at his Brookfield home on Sunday marking the tenth anniversary of his wife's death. Funeral planned for 10 a.m. at his home and 10:30 at St Joseph's church. Burial in St Francis cemetery. He worked for the New Haven Railroad and is survived by three daughters Mia, Mrs. John Dobson of Danbury, and Mia Bodenko. five sons James, Walter, Robert of Bridgeport, Edward of Danbury, Robert of Washington. two brothers Joseph of Brookfield and James of Bridgeport. and a grandson.
Francis J. Troy who died Saturday at 938 North State street Ansonia will have services Tuesday at 8:39 am at his home and 9 am at Church of the Assumption with a high Mass of requiem. Burial follows in St. Rose's cemetery Sandy Hook. A World War I veteran and Holy Name Society member he leaves wife Delia Cronin Troy three sisters Mrs. John Hart Mrs. John Leavy and Mrs. Mary Carey all of Newtown and a nephew.
Mrs. Rubie Tingley Haven aged 55 of 856 East Broadway Milford died recently. Services were conducted today at the George J. Smith and Son funeral home by Rev. Irvin Thursby of the Church of Christ. Burial followed in Pine Grove cemetery.
Funeral services for Joseph N. Rehm were conducted at the Cornelius Delury Memorial in Danbury and at St. Josephs church with burial in St. Peters cemetery. The services were held in New Fairfield on September 25.
Mrs Pauline Witte Schultz 71 wife of Ernest S Schultz died at her Thomas Hill home after a long illness. She had lived in New Milford 25 years. Funeral held at 2 p.m. with Rev John Cuyler officiating. Survived by husband three sons Ernest S Jr William Paul Herbert E a daughter Hulda McWilliams a sister Mrs William Behrens a brother Edward Witte and many grandchildren.
Mrs. John Gowel Apolonia Buczek Gowel 80 widow of John Gowel of Prospect Hill died Sunday at 8 15 am. Funeral held at Lillis Funeral Home and St Francis Xavier Church with burial in St Francis Cemetery. Survived by two sons Frank of Southbury and Paul of Sharon.
Philip H. Fielding known as Pop, 98, died Saturday at his Norwalk home. Services scheduled for later date. he was a longtime resident active in the community.
A funeral service was held today at Collins funeral home with Rev Nelson R Pearson of Grace Episcopal church officiating. Burial followed at Indian Hill cemetery in Middletown.
David William Driscoll died Thursday at his home 107 Hill Street Shelton. Funeral services were held today at the Donovan funeral home and St. Joseph's church with burial in Mount St. Peter's cemetery Derby.
Mrs Patrick J Brennan of Watertown reports the services for Ellen May Brennan aged 86 who died Friday night at her daughter Miss Margaret E Brennan 140 Hamilton Avenue. A solemn high Mass of requiem was held today at the C H Green funeral home and St Francis Church Naugatuck, with burial in St James Cemetery there.
Mrs Flora Schleifeaun of 23 Mark Street died Thursday in New Haven hospital at 91. Services conducted by Rev. William H. Alderson were held today at White Funeral Home Milford. Burial followed in King's Highway cemetery Milford. Survived by four daughters Freda Hall Miami Joseph Sullivan Woodmont Oscar Kingstron Bridgeport Cornis Winkler North Carolina, six grandchildren and one great grandchild.
The United Congregational Church plans Religious Education Week with a School of Religion at 7 30 this evening in the First Baptist church. Registration runs 7 15 to 7 45, or at 189 State street commuter office. Weekday church schools begin Oct 14 for Bridgeport public school pupils in grades 3 and up.
Services for Mrs Eugene M Hope Sr of 344 Crestwood Road Fairfield who died Friday took place today at St Ann's Church with a solemn Mass of requiem Burial was in St Michael's Cemetery
Nicholas Melnyk 57 died in New Haven after a heart attack. He survived six years in a Nazi concentration camp at Strasburg and later served as director of high schools and colleges in the American occupation zone in Austria. He moved to New Haven last June and was choir director at St. Michael's Ukrainian Catholic Church and Ukrainian language instructor at St. Basil's preparatory school in Stamford.
The Rev Dr Clifton Hartwell Brewer aged 71, a retired clergyman, Yale Divinity School lecturer and author on religious education, died at his home after a six month illness. He served Episcopal churches in Providence Rhode Island Brooklyn New York Roslyn New York and Branford.
Notices announce funerals and memorials for Walter Erlinghuns er, Catherine Letassed, and several others. Details include birth years, addresses, funeral home names, visitation hours, church services, and interment at local cemeteries, with dates and times varying by individual.
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