Scrapbook Fire Chief Preserves Bridgeport News Clippings
John J. Heckler, Bridgeport fire worker turned avid clipping archivist, has spent 35 years collecting dated headlines from local papers. His scrapbooks chronicle fires, accidents, obituaries, and notable events, and he anticipates a new volume titled Space as epochal moments loom.
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John J. Heckler
Stratford Center
John
Stratford
North Avenue
Remington Arms
Behrens
Fairfield
Avenue
Main Street
Cherry Street
Hancock Avenue
Bridgeport
West End
Fairfield Avenue
Federal Express
555 for Jury Duty Names Volunteered by Bridgeport Residents
City Clerk John M Brannelly provides the county jury commission with a list of 555 Bridgeport residents who have volunteered for jury duty. The compiled roster reflects local civic participation and aims to support forthcoming trials and civic processes.
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John M. Brannelly
County Jury Commission
Bridgeport
Oldest Fiesta Aids New Mexico Court History
The Santa Fe fiesta is described as a historic event tied to the reconquest of the New Mexico region from rebels. The article notes that a pool of names will form jury panels and cites Asst. City Clerk Kathleen Kane regarding the deadline for receiving names, set for Monday.
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Santa Fe
America
New Mexico
Kathleen Kane
Volunteers Surpass Quota After Newspaper Notices
A newspaper item sparked public interest as about 100 residents volunteered to meet drafting quotas. The sudden turnout followed readers learning of the pending need, reflecting a surge in civic participation inspired by press coverage and community concern.
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Hoover's
Ian
FBI
J. Edgar Hoover
United States
William Lamale
IBM
Telegram
Hayduk
People’s Convenient Savings Insurance Club
Saver Savings Bank
Aia Insurance Solid Tal Rt
Maj
People’s Savings Bank Bridgeport
Main & State Sts
Fairfield Shopping
Southport
Mein Street
Westport — Campe
Town Hall
Worth End
Brookside Shopping Center
Fridey
North & Parx Co
North & Park Av
Te Bop
Acme Scrap Iron
Knowlton Street
Ine
Burritt
Bridgeport & Stratford
Burritt's
Gur Bridgeport
Oniogeport
Grand Sireet Bas
Par
Vigoro
Buddy
CREEL
LEVAL
Arbo
Mitchell
Areuth Bend
Ocean City
Ze8co
Seviegs
Clover
Derby
New Haven
State ST
Wallingford
Center ST
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