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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1957

Page

18

Testimonial Set Nov 20 for Ralph Garofalo Retiring Registrar

Ralph Garofalo, longtime Democratic registrar of voters retiring after 25 years, will be honored at a testimonial dinner November 20 at Fairfield Inn. Col Paul G. Daly and John J. Fitzpatrick co chair the planning committee. William Benton will be a guest speaker.

Ralph Garofalo Fairfield Inn Paul G. Daly John J. Fitzpatrick Garofalo Merritt Parkway William Benton U.S Richard H. Murphy

Absentee ballots ruled invalid in town election

Thirteen absentee ballots received by Town Clerk Samuel Glover were invalid due to late arrival despite postmarks suggesting earlier receipt. Two Third district voters who voted Republican faced improper voting procedures. Norma Blackadar and Mary Carvan handled polls desk inquiries while Irene Wallace managed the town hall switchboard. To free space for polling, No. 1 firehouse hosted the 12th district with a new aerial ladder truck parked outside.

Samuel Glover Glover Bern Norma Blackadar Mary Carvan Registrar of Voters’ Office Irene Wallace Town Hall Registrar of Voters Checkers

Meeting schedule and civil defense leadership changes

Hartford reports that Andrew J. Flanagan of New Haven was named chief of supply for the state civil defense staff by CD director Leo J. Mulcahy, replacing Howard G. Reynolds who resigned. Flanagan, a retired New Haven battalion chief, will assume duties immediately with a salary range of 4680 to 6660 dollars. A Holy Name unit meeting in Hartford features Rev. Leo F. Flood C.S.C. speaking on Notre Dame. Flood, chaplain at New York City’s French Hospital, has conducted missions across Connecticut communities.

Hartford Andrew J. Flanagan New Haven Leo J.mulcahy Howard G. Reynolds Storrs Flanagan Depart 1 Merit Civil Defense Advisory Council Gen General Assembly St. Ambrose Holy. Name Society Leo F. Flood

Vandalism Probed at Two City Cemeteries

Police in East Haven report an investigation into vandalism at two Jewish cemeteries. At least 34 tombstones were toppled and three damaged beyond repair in the Hebrew Free Burial and Bikur Cholim cemeteries. A caretaker found the damage after reporting for work Monday morning. The vandalism likely occurred after Sunday afternoon.

East Haven Edwin Priest Hebrew Free Burial Association Bikur Cholim

Connecticut Firemen honored by appointment of Flanagen

Director Mulcahy says the appointment will strengthen cooperation between state CD staff and Connecticut firefighters and enhance ongoing collaboration across agencies.

Connecticut State Firemen’s Association Mulcahy Flanagen State CD Connecticut

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