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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1947

Page

2

Revered Fanning Honored Before Leaving for Middlebury Parish

Several hundred gather in McGivney hall for a farewell testimonial to Rev Richard Fanning PhD longtime St Peter’s Church pastor. He has been named pastor of the Church of St John of The Cross in Middlebury and will remain as director of the Loyal Diorestan Bureau of Social Service temporarily. Knights of Columbus praised his chaplaincy and service to the parish and borough.

McGivney Hall of C Richard Fanning St. Peter's Church Father Fanning Church of St. John of the Cross Middlebury John J. Kennedy St Peter's Church St. Peter's Parish Father Kennedy Loyal Diorestan Bureau of Social Service Knights of Columbus McGivney Council George B Curtiss Francia P Shee Joseph A. Heffernan Thomas F. Lee John C. Doran Arnold F. MacLachlan Fair Worker

Donlevy Divorce Order Set Aside Appealed

Los Angeles Sept 20 AP Alto Brian Donlevy's divorce from Marjorie Lane Donlevy was not set aside by Superior Judge Allen W. Ashburn. Her attorney Isaac Pacht argued she was coerced into signing away child and property rights during contested proceedings. Donlevy filed two affidavits denying entrapment and alleging an adulterous rendezvous. custody remains 10 months for Judith Anne. An appeal was filed by S L Hahn, keeping custody and property unresolved pending review.

Los Angeles Alto Brian Donlevy Marjorie Lane Donlevy Allen W. Ashburn Isaac Pacht Donlevy New York Hera Hahn Ashburn

Bridgeport Builders Face Federal Charges

Four Bridgeport builders pled nolo contendere to charges they began construction on a building larger than their issued permit. Salvatore Maresca Anthony Marenca Vincent Verdi and Samuel Constanzo faced the federal information in Hartford. Sentencing was anticipated within a week or two.

Hartford Bridgeport Salvatore Anthony Marenca Vincent Verdi Samuel Constanzo J. Joseph Smith Salvatore Maresca Constanzo

Pitcher Remains Young At Lakeview Softball

Lakeview Wisconsin veteran Charlie Beyer, who will be 40 next February, has spent over four decades on baseball and softball fields. Now with the Lakeview Softball team, he says baseball keeps a man young and stays flexible, noting he never feels stiff after games unlike some older players.

Lakeview Wis Charlie Beyer Beyer

Faculty to Meet As Fall Term Opens at Bridgeport Institute

Bridgeport Engineering Institute enters its 24th year with Arthur K. Keating as president calling the first faculty meeting of the term for Thursday night at the University club.

Bridgeport Engineering Institute Arthur KE. Keating University Club

Testimonial Dinner for Judge Otto H. LaMacchia Tonight

A testimonial dinner honoring City Court Judge Otto H. LaMacchia will be hosted at Lenny's War on Wheels by Ledge Dirit the Dovers Sons of Italy. State Senator Nicholas Palladino will serve as toastmaster.

Otto H. LaMacchia City Court Lenny’s Ledge Dirit the Dovers, Sons of Italy Nicholas Palladino

Bicyclist Hurt In Auto Mishap

A 48 year old bicyclist was injured and one motorist arrested in a series of accidents reported at Police headquarters yesterday afternoon and last night. John Karabinos of 296 Bond street sustained back injuries after riding into a half ton truck driven by John Suhanovaky of 5 Fitch street East Norwalk. Karabinos was taken to Emergency hospital by the truck driver and discharged after treatment by Dr. Alfred Siege. In another crash at Main and George streets, cars owned by Dominic A. Cretella and Louis G. Julihn were damaged when Julihn’s southbound vehicle struck Cretella’s car. Michael Macisco, 31, of Stratford, was arrested at 7:30 pm for violating auto lane rules and faulty equipment after his car during a demonstration snapped a steering rod and veered into a curb in front of 45 Park avenue. At 8 pm Lennard Sabla’s auto struck Joseph Tartoglio’s vehicle at Main and Birmingham Streets. no arrests were reported.

John Karabinos Bond Street Mariana Grand Streets John M. Suhanovaky Fitch Street Norwalk Karabinos Alfred Siege Main George Streets Dominic A. Cretella Center Street Louis G. Julihn Quaker Lane West Hartford Julihn Main Street Cretella Michael Macisco Homecrest Avenue Stratford Park Avenue Lennard Sabla Berkeley Road Joseph Tartoglio East Main Street Birmingham Streets

Speeder Is Fined In Trumbull Court

Francia Fitsgibbons of Holyoke Massachusetts was fined 18 dollars by Judge Samuel G. Payne for speeding 60 to 70 mph on the Merritt Parkway. Others: Murray Kenast fined 18 for speeding and 5 for registration. Arthur C. McGowan fined 1 for essedine. Arthur Maviia forfeited 30 bond for speeding. Charles Danley fined 6 for road rules violation. Nolles granted for Joseph Ludwig and Dominick Capinera. Several other cases continued.

Trumbull Francia Fitsgibbons Holyoke Maas Samuel G. Payne Merritt Parkway Murray Kenast Hartford Arthur C. McGowan Vwrhite Plains Essedine Arthur Maviia New York City Charles Danley Bunnell Street Bridgeport Nolles Joseph Ludwig Wayne Street Dominick Capinera Madison Avenue Long Hill

Milford Woman Says Handy man Struck Her

Milford Sept 20 Mrs Helen Campbell 51 of 62 Pelham street was treated at Milford hospital for lacerations over the left eye and shock. She was taken by Somers ambulance at 1145 am and released at 230 pm after treatment by Dr Walter Barney. Campbell said the handyman she employed at her home struck her in the face with his fist after she asked him to move some plants.

Milford Helen Campbell Pelham Street Milford Hospital Somer's Walter Barney

Long Hill Event Chairs Halloween Dance at Grace Parish Hall

Wilbur Robinson serves as chairman for a Hallowe en dance in Grace Episcopal Parish hall on November 1 to benefit the Rector's Chapter of Grace Episcopal church. No committee appointments announced. Community Club chair DeLeon Duncan leads an October 11 entertainment at the Community hall for the Community club. A feature will be The Barbershop Quartet. additional committees to be named later.

Wilbur Robinson Grace Episcopal Parish Grace Episcopal Church DeLeon Duncan

State's Attack Unnerves Louise in Cal Harbor Case

Santa Ana Calif Sept 29 The state charges Louise Overell and her partner George Gollum beat her parents to death and dynamited the family yacht Investigators detail injuries to Beulah Overell and claim motives of greed and self protection while Louise and Gollum deny and the trial exposure unfolds.

Santa Ana Calif Heiresa Louise Overell Hunky George Bud) Gollum Henry A. Dietz Beulah Overell Walter E. Overell Mrs. Overell Overell Louise Gollum Dietz Bud Laulae Laulee Diets

World Free Speech Urged by Study Group

The Sigma Delta Chi Committee on Freedom of Information recommends governments embrace freedom of speech and unrestricted information flow to ensure a free citizenry. The majority report supports open news flow between nations and publication by press and radio, with individuals free to read, listen, print, and voice opinions without government restrictions.

New York Sigma Delta Chi Committee On Freedom of Jan Papanex United Nations Economic and Social Council

Powell Support Case Settled Out of Court

The settlement increases Dick Powell’s annual esuport payments to ex wife Joan Blondell from 2400 to 5600 dollars for the care of their two children aged eight and twelve. Powell retains custody seven weeks each summer while Blondell, now with husband Michael Todd, brings the boys to live with her.

Los Angeles Dick Powell Joan Blondell Miss Blondell Atty. J. B. Rosenthal Fred Miller Norman Powell Blondel Michael Todd Weatchester N. Y

Cripps Named Economic Czar In British Cabinet Shakeup

London Sept 28 AP Sir Stafford Cripps named minister of economic affairs a new post to centralize wide powers over Britain's economy. James Harold Wilson will succeed Cripps as president of the Board of Trade. Prime Minister Attlee heads a ministerial planning committee as older ministers depart for younger leadership.

London Sir Stafford Cripps Britain Board of Trade James Harold Wilson Labor Wilson Crippe Attlee Arthur Greenwood Cripps Crippa Greenwood George VI Buckingham Palace Ernest Bevin Hugh Dalton Morrison

Left over sandwiches praised as tasty fried in butter

The item notes that leftover sandwiches taste delicious when browned in butter or another hot fat, highlighting simple cooking method.

Norwalk judge probation for young theft defendant

An 18 year old Pvt George R Ford of 26 Van Zandt street was placed on probation for two years by Judge Arnold R Fasano after being charged with breaking and entering and five theft counts. Ford, stationed at Governor’s Island, was arrested after a Saturday home visit. Multiple other local cases included fines for DUI and a not guilty ruling for Edward F Garceau on assault charges, and Grover N Brooks receiving 25 days for theft and vagrancy.

Norwalk George R. Ford van Zandt Street Arnold R. Fasano Ford Governor’s Island N. Y Edward V. Gray Hemingway 8. C Gray Walter E. Pilcher Lewis Street Leila C. Loudon Belden Avenue Edward F. Garceau Fasano Barbara Garceau Grover N. Brooks Franklin Street Stamford

Taft Denies College Head Joke Aimed at Eisenhower

Senator Taft told reporters that college presidents should stay out of politics after joking about a college president not knowing politics. He denied the quip targeted General Eisenhower who was to become Columbia University president next year. Taft’s remarks came during a stop in Pullman amid GOP efforts in the Pacific Northwest.

Taft Gen. Eisenhower Moscow Idaho Robert A. Taft Ohio Far West G.O.P Dwight D Eisenhower Columbia University Eisenhower Pullman Wash Washington Eissenhowerr Pacific Northwest Wilson Compton Washington State College Harlan S. Peyton Washington “State Compton

Dominican Plotters Seized Off Cuban Coast

Havana Sept 29 AP Col Oscar Diaz Cuban army chief investigator said 360 men detained as alleged plotters against the Dominican Republic and Cuba. 11 bombing planes and several ships were seized at Guinchos Cay. The men surrendered yesterday and were brought to Camp Colombia for a tribunal document. The case reportedly shows plans to invade the Dominican Republic and, failing that, to strike at the Cuban army and navy.

Havana Oscar Diaz Army Navy Dominican Republic Cuba Guinchos Cay Diaz Camp Columbia Cay Supreme Tribunal Documeanta Ding

Soda Helps Restore Burned Enamelware and Glass

Soda is described as effective for softening food burned onto enamelware or glass, aiding cleaning and restoration. The note emphasizes its role in salvage of affected kitchen items.

Church rummage sale set for Friday in church gym

Kayopha unit of the Church of Christ Congregational completed plans for a rummage sale in the church gym Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Miss Margaret Elis publicity chairwoman announced. The sale will be run by a committee led by Mrs Harry Anderson and Mrs John Eggleston with members Mrs R S Cotter Mrs Harold Seeley Mrs Earl Lyon and Mrs Walter Brown. Donations can be arranged by contacting Mrs Anderson at 4 Orange Avenue or Mrs Cotter at 75 Prospect Street. St. Peter's Bible classes begin tonight at 7 30 p.m. hosted by Rev Robert C Denton of Berkley Divinity School. Firefighters responded to a small old burner fire at 12 Parkway West with no damage. Milford Fire Department plans for Fire Prevention Week are under acting Chief Ernest I Cox. American Legion Drum Corps Post 34 meets tonight at 7 30 in Fowler Memorial Hall.

Church of Christ, Congregational Margaret Elis Rrn Harry Anderson John Eggleston R. S. Cotter Harold Seeley Earl Lyon Walter Brown Anderson Orange Avenue Cotter Prospect Street St. Peter's Robert C Denton Berkley Divinity School Milford Ernest I. Cox American Legion Fowler Memorial Hall

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