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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1947

Page

25

Freese Victory in Norwalk as Socialist sweep continues

Norwalk voters backed Irving C. Freese for mayor and elected multiple Socialist figures to city offices, signaling a decisive shift from major parties. The tally showed Freese winning amid strong turnout while the city approved school, parking bond issues and constitutional measures, highlighting a broad political mandate.

Freese Cireles Mavor Kelley Mueyor Bair Dane Wearwalk Socialist Party Norwalk Jasper Tre Jone William V. Bertrayv Francie & Kirmayer Christian Hansen Eugene Englund Robert S&s. Garrette Earle F. Hyatt Jo Cal Winnipauk Fitch School Eues Mr. Freese Robert RB. Oliver Robert BE. Howard Irving C. Freese Joseph Ainckayv Cry Charles L. Spitz George D. Wauser Kenton M. Erieson Oranton Frank Moore Fang Frederick J. Nocher Franklin S. Weed John Feber Henry F. Beaupain Adrien A. Maurice Earl V. Hamm WV Board of Education Pharroe Bintmum Mesa Dorothy Eo Faleetoner RY Apie Anne Shattery Irank Ds Athenetha Stanley We Krank Venez Cieza Envi

Prideport Surgical Co Truss Fitting Service Ad

A Prideport area advertisement from Nash Surgical Co at 3179 Broad St promotes expert truss fitting services for ruptures. It invites readers to consult the shop and notes they have fitted hundreds of patients with modern trusses.

Dullets Pridecport Nash Surgical CO Broad St Etim St Adv Allen Rhyde Bridgeport New England Studio of State ST Hancock Ave Bryant Electric Harvey Hubbell Co Complete Photographic Service Allen Rhyce

Butter prices fall in major markets amid margins boost

Grain exchanges boost margins for the Commodity Credit Corporation. Housewives see little overall change in grocery prices while butter prices decline across New York and Chicago wholesale markets. New York tops at 74 cents a pound, Chicago at 70 to 71 cents, Salt Lake City at 78 cents for best grade.

Commodity Credit Corporation New York Chicago Salt Lake City

Statue's 22 Yellow Roses Stay Fresh Five Months

Rev James Turner says the crown of 22 yellow roses on the St Mary's statue of the Virgin Mary remains unusually fresh five months after the May crowning. Seven-year-old Pauline Byrne placed the blooms, bought from a local florist, and churchgoers flock to see them. The priest declines to claim a miracle but calls the display above nature.

Stock Port Bing St. Mary's James Turner Pauline Byrne Father Turner

Robinson Recalled to Navy Duty from West Hartford

Commander John F. Robinson of West Hartford former director of State Selective Service was recalled to active duty by the Navy. He will report to Washington to serve on General Hershey's staff, leaving Connecticut and resigning as state commander of the Catholic War Veterans and from the Connecticut Veterans' Advisory Commission.

Hartford John F. Robinson West Hartford Selective Service Navy Washington, D. C Lewis B. Hershey Selective Service Records Robinson McConaughy Connecticut Veterans’ Advisory Commission Catholic War Veterans

Johnson Wins in Fairfield Amid Withdrawal and Protests

Fairfield voters backed Clifford T. L. Johnson in a tight race with Ferguson as the town consolidates power across six districts. Johnson led in most districts, while Ferguson carried Tumxis Hill Kings Highway. A protest over a Republican moderator triggered a replacement, and shifts occurred in town offices including the first woman on the Board of Finance. Absentee ballots totaled 400 with varied district totals.

Fairfield Clifford L. Johnson Sam Glover Johnson John Ferguson Gerety Samuel Glover Hartford Francie B. Redick Ferguson Landy First Selectman Third Selectman Stratfield Greenfield Hill Center Grasmere Southport Tumxis Hill-Kings Highway Ralph Garofalo Louis Kaltenbach Herbert H. Loewith Nicholas J. Phelan Sherman School First Selectman’s Post Democratic Party Finance Board of Finance Val C. Hart Fairfield League of Women Voters Edward E. Bray Hart Bray Richard M. Brett Dewitt C. Ramsay M. Wesley Sherwood Waer William J. Schaefer Mr. Sherwood Glover George E. Boland Miram T. Beale Joseph M. Schwarzkopf Board of Education John R. Ganley Charlies C. Lacey Board of Tax Review Herbert H. Leewith New Town Egbert C. Hadley Charles L. Gellatly Herbert C. Elion Howard Lechine Joseph F. Burlin Chester E. Brown George Hansen Stephen Homa Oscar Swanhall Walter J. Kleplesky Joseph E. Mickune James J. Spall, Jr Joseph Elias Second Selectman Michael J. Wanat John T. Dooley H. Patterson Harris Michael Wanat Edward A. Buck Elizabeth A. Banks Thomas Currie Clarence A. Earl, Jr Ruth W. Evans Madeline M. Daly Clifford TL. Johnson Edgar L. Haines Frank Landy George &. Boland Mirian T. Beadle Mirian M. Hart Herbert C. Elton Edward Schine Joseph F. Burlinson Jr Eugene S. Halas Registrar of Voters

Rogers urges resumption of monthly Social Security payments

U S Representative Edith W Rogers of Massachusetts demanded the Social Security board restore the pre-war schedule of payments on the first of each month. In a message to Commissioner Arthur J Altmeyer she said beneficiary payments have been delayed to the fifth of each month under a wartime measure.

Lowell Mass U. S Edith W. Rogers R-Masa Social Security Board Social Security Arthur J. Altmeyer

Bridgeport Symphony Fund Rally Highlights Plan

Bridgeport civic leaders push for a Connecticut Symphony Orchestra in the city. George Waldo urges community funding, celebrating early $1,000 donations from Howland Dry Goods, Columbia Records and Bridgeport Brass. Concertmaster Paul Bernard noted for performance. aim to unite diverse residents through music and broaden access via radio and live concerts.

Bridgeport Post and Telegram Carlyle Bennett Waldo Edmund 8. Wolfe Klein Library Commission Bodine Howland Dry Goods Company Columbia Records Bridgeport Brass Company Herbert L. Cohen H. ©. Bishop Chamber of Commerce Stratfield Hotel Bizet Debussy Pravda Andrei Vishinsky Bronx United Nations Mr. Waldo Bridgeport Connecticut Connecticut Symphony Orchestra Connecticut Symphony Philharmonic New York Boston Symphony Boston Foundation Fund Committee

Russia Accepts New Date for German Pact Talks

The Moscow decision to proceed with a Nov 25 foreign ministers meeting drew mixed reactions. France and Britain welcomed the move, while some Paris papers urged outlawing the Communist party as a Soviet fifth column. British officials noted the Polish Communist gathering had an official air, with A. A. Zhdanov present, amid East West tensions.

Tern Moscow France Libre Charles de Gaulle London Daily Telegraph Russia Great Britain Communist Information Bureau Paris la Epoque Communist Party France Third International L'Npoque Poland Comintern Stalin Foreign Office A. A. Zhdanov Attlee Ernest Bevin

Postmaster Neary In Good Condition After Operation

Postmaster Russell F. Neary of 831 Laurel Avenue is reported in good condition at St. Vincent's Hospital following a serious operation conducted yesterday.

Russell F. Neary Laurel Avenue St. Vincent's Hospital

Symphony Official to Address Lions Club

Herbert L. Cohen vice president of the Connecticut Symphony Orchestra will address Lions club tomorrow at the Stratfield hotel. Miss Dorotha Powers violinist will present a program with Albert Hirach as accompanist. Powers from New York will play at the luncheon as a goodwill gesture toward the orchestra and its Angel Week efforts.

Herbert L. Cohen Connecticut Symphony Orchestra Lions Club Stratfield Hotel Dorotha Powers Albert Hirach Mise Powers Frm New York Connecticut Symphony

Democrats Gain In Town Voting In Connecticut

Democrats gain in many towns as Republicans lose ground in Fairfield County upsets and mayoral contests. Bristol elected Democrat James P. Casey as mayor, Torrington re-elected Democrat William A. Kilmartin, and Ridgefield saw Democrat Harry Hull win first selectman. Statewide constitutional amendments on governor terms and probate judges received strong support amid high voter interest in local governance.

Registrars of Voters John A. Mills Ambrose M. Gaynor First Dean G. Russell Harold M. Sheaff Samuel Cioffi James M. Kelley Nicholas J. Bredice William J. Creagh Winifred E. DeMuth Gabriel Lazar Edward H. Miller Stephen Hevessey Michael C. Warholic Thomas E. Sullivan Aaron Kohn Stephen J. Ungvary John J. Barber Milton Bruchac Irving H. Glister William V. Bartluny, Sr Irving C. Jennings Charles F. Hughes Alfred G. Symonds Richard J. Webb Theodore B. Coleman Daniel H. Rowland Mildred Wild Theodore A. Mineau Francis X. Kirmayer Christian Hansen John A. Dwyer Gilbert PB. Bogart Leslie W. Gorhamy Harry J. Gustafson William F Lester C. Gilman Leonard Caserta James F. Rees William EB LaFontaine Bernard H. Cottle Winnipauk Harold E. Mitchell Fairfield County Harry Hull Ridgefield New Milford Litchfield County Board of Selectmen Aleso Redding Bethel Darien Weston Wilton Brookfield New Fairfield Easton James P. Casey Bristol Daniel Davis Torrington William A. Kilmartin James H. Graham

Milford Charter Bloc Wins 11 Seats in Vote Totals

Milford election results show the Charter bloc securing 11 seats across multiple districts and offices. Notable names include Frederick W. Austin and Harry W. Donahue, with numerous town council, board of education, and town meeting representative results listed by district and candidate.

Milford Charter Bloc Harold BE Hathaway Waverly P. Lewis Frank M. McCarthy William Nyquist Eunice Smith George W. Voorhees Frank P. Wargo Harriett KR. Allen Witham F. Bosse Walter R. Cable Daniel G. Casey John T. Casey, Jr Edward G. Conway Frank P William E. Leslie James V. Whit Alphonse J. Blatz James D. Crossman James E. English Charles Northrup, Sr Charles A. Scott Joseph Shea Frederick M. Sterner Joseph J. Varen Robert J. Walsh Fred A. Weimann John F. White Joseph C. Wickum Irrank IF. Wisaner Raymond Brenault Emily D. Capozzi William V. Connors Richard Cyrus Frank Hear Andrew D. Kuzemka Elmer la Pierre Paul E. Masson William P. McLaughlin William Moe James H. Mosier Arlene J. Peterson Arthur G. Riso Edward C. Robillard Martin W. Ryan Arthur IL. Snyder Florenc M. Sutter Frank Swarbrick Robert Thiman Ernest Vasso Albert J. Whitman Albert Wood Earl H. Woodhead Board of Education Cyril F. Mower Dorothea T. Scott Daisy B. Walsh Walter Wannamaker Violet Marie John V. Chadwick Irene T. Endriss Ward C. Hunt Ephraim FE Linn George Starcikx James P. Takacs Robert M. Treat Adelebert A. Watroeus Wiliam J. Finan Herman G. Goldbeck John P Bissell Ruth R. Crawley Louis PD. Stauss Earl AL Turcott Town Corneil Victor W. Barber Frank P Bartnick Robert Leonard C. Maier Albert IL. Parker Joseph Pennington Jr J. Edward Petersen Madge Rosenbaum Charles E. Sorenson Edward H. Beach Elena F. Brown George E. Francis Horace FE. Handford Franklin A. Holloway Harry T. Jensen C. Elizabeth Kartzmark

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