Police Nab Man After Chase Through City Streets
Police recaptured Jerry Rapella of 80 Arch Street after a pursuit through the city center. He is wanted by New Canaan authorities on several charges and is detained awaiting an officer's arrival. A report notes Rapella allegedly lured a youth from New Canaan with tales to lure money for sightseeing expenses.
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Jerry Rapella
Arch Street
Robert T. Kampf
Main
Elm Strets
Rapella
New Canaan
Randa
Blakeman Seen as Stratford Hopeful for Senate Seat
Stratford July 28 Special Friends of Representative J Henry Blakeman claim strong odds for his nomination to the 28th district senate at August convention. Supporters cite his legislative training and ability to serve Stratford interests. rivals include Elmore Lanks of Fairfield and J Henry Blakeman’s path remains favored except by Banks of Fairfield. Other notes report oiling of Lordship meadows to curb mosquitoes, Boy Scouts camping at Far Mill river, a Ponatuck Yacht Club dance, a new ten pound baby boy for Mr and Mrs Oscar Peterson, and Thomas B Taylor leaving for France after 18 years with Locomobile.
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Stratford
J. Henry Blakeman
Hanner
Banks
Tbinkeman
Elmore
Fairfield
Pease
Mills Tamilinson
Stiles Judson
Fred Salinen
Westport
Banks of
Stratford Boy Scouts
Far Mill River
Graham
Oddy
Pontatuck Yacht Club
Oscar Peterson
North Main Street
Lordship Park
Dewey Allard
James Ryan
William Moore
Warren Jtagne
France
Thomas B. Taylor
Warwick Avenue
Seaside Park
Bridgeport
Dr J A Maxwell Receives Commission In U S Army
Dr John A Maxwell of St Vincent’s hospital has received a commission as first lieutenant in the United States Army and awaits orders. A Virginia Medical College graduate, he has served locally as ambulance surgeon and plans to go to France for work with the YMCA. The story notes his Winston Conn origins, family service in war relief, and community roles while outlining local wartime mobilization and tax updates.
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John A. Maxwell
St. Vincent’s Hospital
United States Army
Maxwell
Medical College of Virginia
Richmond
St. Bonaventure School
Alleghany
Winston
Bridgeport
Virginia Institution
France
Tarlo
Taylor
Loacomobile Supervisors' Club
Stratford
Royal Arch Masons
New York
Red Cross
John
Henry Booth
Bathu
Gardens at Lordship Park Police Firemen Film
A film showing police and firemen at work tending gardens at Lordship Park debuts Thursday at the Poti theatre. It features farm machinery demonstrations including a forty horsepower four gang tractor and a horse drawn planter. Prominent locals and officials appear in uniform to promote testing up to date methods of farming.
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Lordship Park
Poti
John H. Redgate
Nunicl
Johnson
J. Dpucotey
Lardshin Realty Company
Bridgeport Home Gardens
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Ca‘naan
van Dyk
John Ae
Blakeman
Stratfordites
Sean
Y. M. C. A. Work
J. A. Maxwell
St. Vincent’s
Golden Hill
Blake
Stratford Avenue
John C. Wilcoxson
Hdawin Hall
Edward Hall
Main’ Street
Euistodian
Housatonic
Galdwen Hill
Harm's Wiy
Golden Will Street
Arada
Albert Atman
Liberty Park
Ziman
Pekar
Hanan
Ralston High
Ralston
Mandell’s Shoe Company
Mandell
W. H. Wadhams Co, Inc
Wichert and Hanan
Dale Price
Wichert’s
H. Wadi
Main Street
Boy’s Scout
Paradise Green
East Main St
Ferry Boulevard
Residential Stratford
Connecticut
MEIGS
Barnum
Paradise Lawn
Tairfield Ave
C. Wilbur White
The
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co
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