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Features Books' SECTION BRIDGEPORT SUNDAY POST, NOVEMBER 30., 1958 Connecticut's Attorney General-Elect-Albert Coles Reaches New Peak SQTHISIS IQURTOWN By ANN V. MASTERS Connecticut's Attorney General this high po.st marks a new peak achieved Albert Co1es, well- known Bridgeport l.iwycr who lias been a slate senator, prosecutor, judge and Democratic town chairman during his career. He is the first Democratic attorney general to be elected in 24 years and the first Bridgeportcr ever to win that honor. In lliis city he swept all 16 districts. Law has always been the main Interest of Mr.

Coles and (he practice of it his life's continuing anv biljon. His election as general also is the culmination of an ambition. "I'm happy, naturally," said Mr. Coles, in his office at 101G Broad slrcct. He revealed this was the only office in the state to which a aspired.

"It's a lawyer's Job and that's been my business'all of my life," he commented. Abilities Tapped Many political positions do not carry thfc same sense of accomplishment and responsibility and this is one of the major reasons for his gratification. His new duties also will 'tap the resources, abilities and wealth of experience accumulated over the years that have seen him grow into and firmly established as one of the city'i outstanding lawyers VAs an attorney you're an active working lawyer," said slim, blue-eyed Mr. Coles, outlining his new-duties. His salary is $12,500 a year.

The position docs not entail giving up his private practice, although it does mean he be an exceedingly busy man. The attorney general must supervise all legal matters in which the slate Is interested. ''For instance," said Mr. Coles, "the state must be defended In all kinds'of suits. The attorney general appears for the state and its Various departments, boards and commissions." Advice also must be given on legal questions to the various state departments: An assistant from the attorney general's office serves in each--Welfare; Labor, Unemployment Compensa- ticn and so on.

In many instances, asslslanc6-in enforcement is needed. the Connecticut turnpike, thus, th'e attorney general's-off Ice handled condemnation proceedings, actions in i state was a defendant, sales and all fegal details. Questions of the legality of proposed laws sometimes arc submitted to the attorney general by both branches of th.6 General Assembly. No Criminal Prosecution "Criminal prosecution is not the field of the attorney general," said Mr. This is done by local prosecutors or the state's attorney, in the counties.

But the attorney general handles every other field of law in which the state is an interested party." 7he attorney general, who has a large administrative office, appears personally only when of major importance.ja big constitutional or political issue is tried in court. "Then I'm another lawyer appearing for the Mr. Coles. His associates, would hardly agree to this modest description, for Mr. Cotes has won a reputation as a brilliant barrister in the 25 years he has practiced.

His innate abilities and range of cxper- fence have developed him into well-rounded, top-flight member of his profession. As trial lawyer, prosecutor and judge, he has Been all sides of the law. Added to this he has had broad legislative and political experience. His. own words told a story as he looked back on his career as a lawyer.

"In a community life 'this you have to do everything and anything. You do not specialize. With the years, this brings a lawyer the ability to adapt to a most every conceivable field of his profession." Bridgeport High Graduate Mr. Coles, who was born on Nov. graduated from Bridgeport high school.

He' attended, Yale where he won a Bnla Kappa key for scholarship which, for reasons of modesty, hi: does not During the entire four years, he was the recipient of the Prank; Miller scholarship, amounting to $500 a year, from his high school. "A help?" he commented. "It was essential." In 1833, he graduated from Yale Law, school. A musician, he played the violin and during his collegiate years had a band with his brother, the late Charles R. Coles, This took him to Europe during his junior (Continued on Page sil LIGHTER MOOD--His sons," Matthew, left, and Kevin'form a band ai Albert Coles plays; JIG --Albert Coles dances the Irish Jig.

He was a iriuslcian and dancer in college SHARED MOMENT--Happily the Attorney General-elect and his wife, Eileen, hear phone calls of congratulations on his election. A BRIGHT FUTURE is forecast for the Bridgeport Business Men's orchestra following ils acclaimed debut in the Klein. To assure success, the orchestra is looking tor otic or more patrons. Former Mayor Mctevy drove into Angle Guzzi's new service station.at Stratford and Kossuth. early Thanksgiving morning with the enthusiasm of a banner-waving teenager and said; "Fill her up and check the oil.

I'm going to two football games-Central-Harding and Bassick-Ludlowe--and I don't 1 want any car trouble." BEN WORTHEN of Monroe read in a scientific magazine that an archcologisl in Turkey recently unearthed the thumb ofxa woman who was estimated to have lived live hundred thousand years ago. Ben commented that if he had kept on digging he would probably have man-underneath it. Age is not slowing down Chris Nelson oh the golf course. The 71-year-old president of Leake and Nelson company made a hole-in-one on the 120-yard fourth hole at Mill River Country club. IS AUTHOR FAITH BALDWIN of Sable Norwalk, will have her picture on the front cover of the January'issue of "The Connecticut Review." When appraised of the fact, she quipped back with "It's taken me 65 years to become a cover girl!" THE WINNER--Mayor Tedcsco (left), Cornelius F.

MulvihDJ, Democratic Town chairman, and Julia E. Rcinhard, Democratic Town vice chairman, clasp hands together In congratulating Mr. Coles on election night. Sunday Post pholos--Schulze SMILING ALBERT L. COLES--The Attorney General-elect (or the State of Connecticut smiles at winning his high post.

The first Bridgeportcr to achieve this lop honor, he Is the first Democrat to be elected to this office since 1IM Imagine.Bus Rcdgatc's, surprise last weekend when he went to put his car in his Sterling place garage only to find was tenanted by "Toby," the honorable goat who portrayed the role of Lady Aalor In the Falrficld University Drama society's performance of "The Teahouse of the August Moon" last Friday and Saturday evenings In Notre Dame high school theater. John H. Redgate, Bus and Mary's son, had the part of In the a so directed by Bob Emerlch. Tom Morrison as "Saklnl" was outstanding. served their wedding anniversary tomorrow.

SENATOR and Mrs. John H. Shannon have taken occupancy of the former Marvin Yurdin home at 110 Pearsall place whicfc they purchased recently after dis posing of their Brooklawn.ave nue manse. The Eugene J. O'Neills, of West Liberty street, and the Gus Nastus, of Elmwood avenue, arc rejoicing over the arrival of their grandson, another Eugene born last Tuesday In Bridgeport hospital to the Eugene P.

O'Neills, also of West Liberty street. Dad Is a patrolman assigned to the Second precinct. This Is Ihclr firs! child. BIRTHDAY felicitations to Sturt F. Smith of Nonopoge road, Fairfield, who is observing his atal day today.

THE COCKTAlL-buffet given ast night by 'Tony and Lucille Pascone in their Easlon home honoring Sheriff-elect William T. Burlant paid off a promise made by Lucille to Bill at dinner at the Mill River Country club prior tt he recent election. Lucille told Bill she'd be the first to give him a victory party and she stuck to tier word. Jimmy Mulligan, son-of the Tom Mulligans of Clinton avenue, returned home last weekend afteir spending nearly two years In Gcrr many, he was stationed with the Third'Armored division of Uncle Sam's Army. Jimmy entered service shortly after gelling his sheepskin from St.

Mary's In Emmitsburg, Md. ALICE McGEE of Stamford and Connie Barbierp of this city, classmates at'Laiirallon Hall of Mary Niedermeier, daughter of, the Leo J. Niedermeiers of Ridge-! i avenue, Long were' lostesses at a surprise luncheon yesterday afternoon in the Niedermeier home in honor of Mary's 16th birthday which she observed last Sunday. Guests included Patricia McCreery, Diane and Mary Trautman, Carleen Gunther, Ann Skidd and Mary Weldon of Norwalk, Mary McElrath of Da'rien, Sue Hickman, Pat Kalapir, Maureen Moriarity, Lou Garofalo, Mary Sullivan, Eleanor Collimore, July Chalko and Ginny Juliano. Katherlne Buckley, daughter of Dr.

and Mrs. John W. Buckley of 20 Chatham terrace, Is chairman of the sophomore class project for Carltas Weekend at the College of New Rochclle. more participation will lake the form of a Christmas party Spanish-speaking children a Nativity Mission, Second avenue, New York cily, Doc. IS.

FAMILY MAN--The entjre family ptayt doi'Iag evening their hwne on SaUor'i lane. From le'ft rigid, watching fitter nuke aunt, Albert, 2, Mitthew, 7, Mrs. Cola and Kevin, II. RETURNING TODAY to Dunbarton college, Washington, D. are Cele Berger of Park avenue, and Cathy McGee of Keeler avenue, where they will resume their studies after spending the holiday weekend with their parents.

Dorothy Weed and Rita Wlckert of the Bridgeport City court sfalf got a thrill out of meeting members of ye cast of "Dark'at the Top of the Stairs" after the performance of (he Broadway show last week. HAROLD SHERWOOD, veteran Detective bureau police sergeant, Is back as 'a patisnt in St. Vincent's hospital. Four; student nurses Bridgeport hospital training at the Crest sanatorium In Newlngton are Elaine Almassy; Judy Englc- hard, Puczko and Ethel Ultenweller. JEROME WE1DMAN of Westport, author of the best "The Enemy Camp," is doing the song lyrics and script for a musical based on colorful incidents in the life of New York's famed Mayor Fiorello H.

LaGuardia and being prepared fur Broadway. 1 Congratulations to Mr. (nd Mrs. So! Mowltz of drive, Stratford) who will ob- Mr. and Mrs.

Hal Chapln and children, Bart, Joanne, Cathy and Stephen, of Silver Springs, will arrive the day after Christmas to spend a few days with Mrs. Chapin's parents, Dr. and Mrs. Edward F. McGovcra of Lafayette street.

McKlERNAN of Maplewood avenue, will be a year older on Wednesday. Congratulations, Jim! The Klwanls club Dec. 18 as the dale for the annual husband and wife Christmas luncheon at 12:15 p.m. in (he Slratftold hotel. Santa Ctaus will distribute grabbag gifts and Timothy J.

ATahoney, assistant secretary of the club, will speak briefly. All attending arc to bring a 50 cent grabbag gift. CONDOLENCES to ice sculptor and magician George Morrow and his sisters and' brothers i the death of father, Dr. Frank Morrow, on Tuesday. Dr.

Morrow had been a veterinary surgeon in central New York slate for more than 50 years and came here a decade ago to reside with his son, George, and his daughter, Anne in their Stratfield road home. Dr. and Mrs. C. Virgil Calvin have bought a home In Dunnlca road, Fairfield, and will move shortly from their Oldfield road residence which they have sold to the Dick Osborns.

MRS. SAMUEL GLOVER of Beach road, Fairfield, wife of the Fairfield Town clerk, is reported "good" condition in Bridgeport hospital where she underwent surgery Monday. Ralph and Frances Howard of The Campus Garden apartments, 'are planning construction of a home In Brooklawn terrace. STEPHEN MARTIN, the motor- cycle patrolman, is observing his 16th year as a Park City law-enforcer. Another department member, Sgt.

Lundequist of the maintenance and electrical division, is commencing his 13th year with the force. Police have been receiving a new type of complaint for the blotter. It perlalns to the theft of electric light bulbs from the front porches of houses In the Ruth street section. PAULINE LEIGHTON is of the belief that time is moving too fast. She's celebrating her 15th year as an'employe of the.SNET company's street office.

The Miss Universe Pagmnt office here announced that King Rambler Auto agency has obtained the 1953 franchise to sponsor the contest In February when a "Miss Bridgeport," "Miss Park City" and a "Miss Pequon- nock" will be chosen at Len- Wagon Wheel restaurant. Entry blanks are available at the auto firm and the Universe Pageant olflcc, 15 Fairfield avenue. HELEN DEROSA, Who retired recently, from the Southern New England Telephone company, Is (Continued on Page Two) A.