December 23, 1955 - Lordship Group Objects to Sale of Park Land: Council members said today that they are receiving letters from property owners in the Lordship area objecting to the sale of the triangle park property at Stratford Road And Prospect Drive to Our Lady of Peace Parish as the site for a convent or rectory. The residents say the land was deeded to the town by the Lordship Park Association exclusively for park purposes.
January 12, 1956: BATTLE LOOMS IN BID FOR ROSE PARK LAND: The Stratford Town Council voted 6-4 in favor of the legality of selling the town owned triangular shaped park across the street from the Our Lady of Peace Church in Lordship to the church. The church, if allowed to purchase the property, plans to build a rectory on the land. Previously the town attorney offered the opinion that the land could not be sold because it is classified as a public park. Much opposition is expected from certain civic groups and individuals both in Lordship and Stratford. The building will be used to house teaching nuns if a parochial school is established by the Our Lady of Peace Church. Second District Councilman Joseph Knott who proposed the vote on the legality of selling the property, stated that if the property was sold and a parochial school constructed in Lordship, it would take some of the burden off of Lordship School which is already overcrowded. It would also eliminate constructing another public school in the area saving the town much money. Voting for the resolution were Knott, Henry Fagan, Charles Craig, Fred Lucas, Edmond Dorne and George Wright. Opposing the resolution were Arthur Hart, Ellsworth Speer, Joseph Venables and Roger Beers.
January 14, 1956 - Church Withdraws Request To Purchase Lordship Plot: The Rev. John Walsh pastor of Our Lady of Peace Church in Lordship, has announced that because of the opposition expressed by residents of the area he has withdrawn his request to purchase the town owned triangle of land at Stratford Road and Prospect Drive. Father Walsh said that he was taking the action at the suggestion of Councilman Charles Craig, Tenth district who informed him that his constituents were opposed to the proposed sale of the land to the church. In his original letter to the Council Father Walsh said he desired the triangle of land as the site for a convent or rectory. The opposition in Lordship said use of the land did not concur with the wishes of the donors, The Lordship Park Association, who deeded it to the town for park purposes. Councilman Craig said he will notify the Council of the decision of Father Walsh.
January 21, 1956 - SEES FUTURE IN STORE FOR LORDSHIPS PARK: In answer to Rose Fever Victim, I would like to point out that not only are residents of Lordship against the sale of Rose Park but so were most of the taxpayers of Stratford. If our Council were allowed to put up park property for sale nothing could save other park or beach property from going on the block. If this was allowed to happen what would save Academy Hill Sterling Park or Longbrook from being divided into building lots? Rose Park is not a beauty spot yet but it takes time for a private group without town help to have the results of their efforts show. Given time I can see where the results will be gratifying. Look beyond your own section of Stratford and keep tabs on the council. J.B.B. Lordship's Rose Park is a lovely landmark. It has a growing future through a master plan to be developed. Newcomers are happy to see a little park as well as a healthful beach. When the gay tulips are in bloom they inspire one to think of the lovely hymns; For the Beauty of The Earth and 'This is My Fathers World. Some day willing hands will further enhance that beauty. Spring is not far away and soon the joyful tulips will be nodding to all in Lordship. Many who are not gardeners would like to help the Garden Club in some way to beatify Lordship. Lordship Dweller
May 26, 1961 - LORDSHIP GARDENERS ANNOUNCE SPRING FLOWER SHOW WINNERS: Black Rock Garden Club Awarded First in Invitation Class: The Lordship Gardeners their spring flower show yesterday from 2 to 8 pm in the hall of Our Lady of Peace Church, Lordship and awards in both the artistic arrangement and horticulture classes have been announced. Mrs. William J. Goodrich, Black Rock Garden club, won the Invitation class, an arrangement in which water was an element of the completed picture. Mrs. John M. Short, Wepawaug Garden club, Milford, was second; Mrs. Kenneth Riehe, Spade and Hoe Garden club, Milford, third, and Mrs. Frederick Strong, Easton Garden Club, honorable mention. Other awards were as follows: a free-standing arrangement suitable for a luncheon, Mrs. Stephen Costello, first; Mrs. Edward Morganroth, second; Mrs. Charles third, and Mrs. Albert Rivers, honorable mention. Also, a line arrangement using any spring flowers, limited to members who had not previously exhibited in a standard flower show: Mrs. Arthur Gustafson, first; Mrs. Carl Johnson, second; Mrs. William Weber, third; Mrs. Richard Thayer, honorable mention. Also, an arrangement using driftwood Mrs. C. Howard Roberts Jr., first; Mrs. Donald Smith, second; Mrs. Myron Slaff, third, and Mrs. Donald Johnson, honorable mention. Also an arrangement featuring one or more accessories. Mrs. George Pooley, first; Mrs. Donald Johnson, second; Mrs. Peter Ring, third. Also, a free standing arrangement. Mrs. Dewey Martz, first; Dr. Estella Strayer, second: Mrs. C. Howard Roberts, Jr., third, and Mrs. Paul King, honorable mention. In the Junior division, the arrangement class, using a sea shell for a container was won by Margaret King. Diane Pivirotto was second, Tracy Shanahan, third; and Barbara Mottrom, Beth Stein, Kathi Dunne, Diane Halpine, Kathy Cullen and Marjorie Heiden honorable mention. In their horticultural division, Ruth Holdsworth received first prize, Diane Muffitt, second Robin Hilton, third and Jean May and Carol Beeman honorable mention. Mariners entered arrangements with dried material, and Martha Allen scored first, Judy Smith, second, Judy Wilcoxson, third and Ingrid Cawthra and Helen Owen, honorable mention. Awards for horticulture, for club members were as follows: Tulips, Darwin, cottage or breeder. Mrs. T. N. Kinsley, first, Mrs. Stephen Costello, third, Mrs. Joseph Shaffner, and Mrs. Donald Smith, honorable mention: Parrot, Mrs. Costello, second, Mrs. Paul King and Mrs. Donald Johnson, honorable mention; Narcissi, trumpet, Mrs. Donald Johnson, second; Small cup, Mrs. Rivers, first; Mrs. Herbert Reed, second, Mrs. Roberts, honorable mention. Double, Mrs. Roberts, first, Mrs. Arthur Gustafson, second; Any other, Mrs. William Wyler, first and Mrs. Johnson, second, Collection, Mrs. Roberts, first, Mrs. Palmer Epler, honorable mention.
June 13, 1968 - Lordship Group to Plan Summer Shows Tonight: The Lordship Site Development committee will meet tonight at 8 o'clock in the Great Neck School all-purpose room to plan a program of outdoor variety performances at the stage in Rose Park, according to Orten Pengue, acting chairman. "With an earlier start " Mr. Pengue said, "Perhaps we can arrange classes in dramatic arts at the stage, and schedule evening programs as well." Last year the committee arranged programs at the stage, which were "recognized as a very welcome addition to a summer evening in Lordship, Mr. Pengue said. The committee will work with the assistance of the Cultural commission. Members of the 1967 summer committee were Mr. and Mrs. William Finn, Mrs. Richard Stanley Heiden, Mrs. George E. French Jr. and Mrs. Stanley Kriksciun.
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January 9, 1969: BROWNIES FEED BIRDS IN ROSE PARK: Brownies in Lordship carried on a nine year tradition last week when they dressed up a tree in Rose Park with a holiday feast for the birds. Armed with ladders and shopping bags full of goodies, the Brownies decorated the largest of the fir trees in the park. The goodies, prepared at several troop meetings included such delectables as cranberry and popcorn necklaces; suet on strings and a combination of peanut butter, rendered fat, cornmeal, oatmeal, bread crumbs and raisins on pine cones. Mrs. Irene Wlcek leader of Brownie Troop 239 from Great Neck School said one year one of the girls thought this combination so interesting that she tasted it. Nothing happened! Sometimes curiosity gets the best of us. One little girl observed from the sidelines those birds are sure going to have a feast. Later in the day she saw a bird flying down Main Street and asked her mother if she thought he knew about the bird party at Rose Park. Back in 1961 Sue Hoch started this community service project along with Marge Mosher and Carol Solti who now lives in Alaska. Mrs. Mosher has retired from Girl Scouts and Mrs. Hoch is a Cadette leader of Troop 12 and Neighborhood Chairman. Participating in this years project were Brownies from Great Neck, Lordship and Our Lady of Peace Schools. Leaders are Mrs. Wlcek, Mrs. Ann Fox, Mrs. Lydia Ciotti, Mrs.Helen Wood, Mrs. Fran Malafronte and Mrs. Gail Pivarnik.