Norwalk Election Fight Heats Up With GOP Plans
Norwalk braces for a high stakes election as Republicans plan a full city committee reorganization led by Edward Crewe's retirement. The race features Mayor Jeremiah Donovan facing potential rivals such as Leo Davis and E B Gallaher, with women activists shaping campaigns on both sides and Donovan boasting tax relief credentials amid criticism of city schools.
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Norwalk
Edward E. Crewe
Crewe
George E. Woesburgh
Weed
Lewis St. John Keeler
George H. Richmond
Herbert
Jeremiah Donovan
Frederick L. Lamson
Worwalk Tire Ind ‘Rubber Company
Kiwanis Club
Davis
Lamson
Donovan
Leo Davis
General Assembly
East
E. B. Gallaher
Clover Manufacturing Company
Gallaher
Dn Janding
Republican Pen
Board of Education
sBoard
Alowe
Superior Court
Primaries Reflections Amid Fare Debate in Norwalk
Registrations for upcoming primaries and caucuses begin next Friday as public interest rises in the 5 cent fare campaign for Norwalk lines. President Storrs reports numerous petitions from Norwalk residents urging a fare reduction, with letters urging action and plans by manufacturers to push for lower rates. A potential Public Utilities Commission hearing could reassess the justification for a 1 cent fare given jitney restrictions and the broader fare debate.
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Tucius Storrs
Connecticut Company
Nehemiah Cando
Norwalk
Storrs
Public Utilities Commission
Burr to Run for Fairfield Mayor on G O P Ticket
Frederic A Burr is the Republican candidate for first selectman in Fairfield this fall, backed by local Republicans. Burr currently serves as second selectman filling a vacancy, with potential interest in town posts and a history of strong support. Fire department funding and Grasmere land issues loom as residents await reports and a meeting date. Finance board prepares August agenda including poor fund and town court salaries amid a fundraising push. Two outings scheduled: Congregational church at Sher Tran parsonage lot and Fairfield American Legion on the grounds behind the former Sher- property.
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Pairfield
Frederic A. Bury
First Selectman
Fairfield
Air
Burr
Second Selectman
Charles Alowe
John Ronald
Burry
Selectman
Astiers
Bloox and Ladder Company
Grasmere
Center
Asa Street
Housing
Lani and Tille Company
Citizeens
France Boat
Congregational Church
Fairfield American Legion
Sher. Tran Parsonage
Sher
Stratford Court Disposes Of Many Minor Charges
Stratford July 29 Judge F B Blakeman presided as three boys were sentenced to the State Reformatory with suspended sentence for stealing cigarettes from the Bernstein truck. Gabriel Melita paid costs for drunkenness and breach of the peace. Two men charged with receiving stolen goods paid costs after not knowing the items were stolen. Four others were fined $2 and costs for frequenting a farm on Nichole Avenue. Charity appeal sought clothing and shoes for needy children. A Girl Scout sermon by Rev A Chamberlain at the Methodist Church emphasized the Scout Law. Personal notes mention Miss Jeane Heisler visiting friends and Edith Curtis spending time in Bridgeport.
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Stratford
F. B. Blakeman
Bernstein
Cushman
State Reformatory
Meri Out
Gabriel Melita
Pour Bors
Albrishe
Nichole Avenue
Desert Family i
A. Charnberlain Wil
Girl Scouts of
Summer Guests at Walnut Beach Vacation Notes
Summer guests at Walnut Beach include Mrs Caroline Sotle at the Pi auntie cottage Myrtle Beach and a list of visitors such as Ada Hallpols Archibald Callander Lydiaeter and Edna Maloney. Myrtis travels to Ansonia for a fraternity dance. Local residents from Waterbury Boston Bridgeport and New Jersey arrive at various cottages.
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Manchester
Atlas Cottage
Caroline Sotle
Piauntie Cottage
Myrtle Beach
Ada Hallpols
Mra
Istie
Milaredt Gwan
Richard
Arthur Christies
Bessie Brennan
Sally Houser
Archibald Callander
Lydiaeter
Mya
Z. J. Wing
Mary Crean
Tutia Crean
Edith Schwartz
Edna Maloney
Aba
Myrtis Caemo
Torad
Ansonia
James Lennon
Joseph Kas
City Hall
Laurel Beach
W. TL. Houston
Waterbury
Rosalle Cottage
Silver Beach
H. McCain
Rambler
Jene Morse
Boston
Hnme
Sydney Wiedentammer
Benham Avenuuc
Welnutt Beach
Idghwood
Dr Fitzgerald Named For Stratford Berth
Acting deputy coroner Henry Stevenson appointed Dr Edward Witzgerald of 480 Washington Avenue temporary medical examiner of Stratford to fill the vacancy caused by Dr William B Cogswell's death. Coroner J I Phelan will name a permanent replacement on his return. Dr Fitzgerald also serves as medical examiner for Trumbull and substitutes for Garlick when needed. The note adds a historical remark: the first submarine boat was invented and worked in the eighteenth century.
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J. I. Phelan
Henry 2. Stevenson Yesterdy
Edward Witzgerald
Washington Avenue
Stratford
William B. Cogswell
Phelan
Fitzgerald
Trumbull
Garlick
Major Bedroom Furniture Sale Sparks Mass Factory Participation
Induced by Hadley's, twenty Bed Room Furniture Factories joined a cut rate movement. Stocks arriving this month include hundreds of bed room suites, all priced at cost less than half. Eleven large windows display the price reductions to entice immediate orders.
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Hadley’s
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MT Byrth- Baer Cake
Sore
Tag Ay Inty Feature Service, Inc
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Jeane Heisler
Sutton
Rogers- Ps
Edith Curtis
Broadbridge
Exyenue
Bridgeport
Walnut Beach
J. M. A. Mac
Portland
Mary Plarce
Macy Dugenn
H. van Hovlen
New Jersey
Frances Wi. Pickering
DR. Fitzgerald
Stratford Berth
Hadley
Anois
Pablo
Bird's Eye
Holming Gas
Chislimielle
Saedl
Ronvier
Mirtele
Thent and Bailey
Sim Se
Dr. Clif
Grand Rapids
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