Freese Victor in Norwalk as Socialists win
Freese elected mayor in Norwalk amid Socialist sweep as Kelley concedes. Voter turnout spikes with proclamations of clean government and city-wide support for district consolidation studies and civics service reforms. Resulting council seats show Socialist gains, with multiple wards and district posts listed alongside pension and tax figures.
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Freese
Norwalk
Nash Surgical Co. Offers Fitting And Repair Services
A Nash surgical firm advertises expert fitting and repair of medical devices and supports. They claim experience with hundreds of fittings and invite consultations at 1179 Road Street, near Advy, promising reliable service and detailed attention to patient needs.
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Bndeepoart Nash Surgical CO
Road St
Statue's 22 Rose Crown Remains Fresh After Months
In Port, HK, the Rev. James Turner reports a crown of 22 yellow roses on a St Mary Roman Catholic statue remains fresh five months after placement. The four foot six inch orange wood statue is his personal property. Crowning occurs each May with hundreds visiting. a seven year old girl crowned it this year. The priest says the blooms have not been watered or touched. The crowd views it as miraculous, though he defers to nature.
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Stock Port
Hkng
St Mary
James Turner
Pauline Fyrne
Father Turner
Robinson recalled to duty by Navy
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 DC to work on General Hershiy’s staff. He cannot continue on the Connecticut Veterans' Advisory Commission and resigns as state commander of the Catholic War Veterans. Mrs. Robinson and children stay in West Hartford.
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Hartford
John F. Robinson
West Hartford
Selective Service
Navy
Washington, DC
Lewis B. Hershiy
Robinson
McConaughy
Connecticut Veterans’ Advisory Commission
Catholic War Veterans
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 accompanist Albert Hirech. Powers comes from New York to play at the luncheon as part of Angel Week supporting the orchestra.
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Connecticut Symphony Orchestra
Lions Club
Stratfield Hotel
Dorotha Powers
Albert Hirech
Mise Powers
New York
Connecticut Symphony
Carlyle Bennett
Waldo
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Klein
Library Commission
Bodine
Howland Dry Goods Company
Columbia Records
Bridgeport Brass Company
Herbert I. Cohen
H. O. Bishop
Chamber of Commerce
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Debussy
Tchaikovsky
Pravda
Andrei Vishinsky
Bronx
United Nations
Bridgeport
Connecticut
Philharmonic
Symphony Opens With Sampler in Bridgeport
The concert opened with cheer for the Connecticut Symphony in Bridgeport as Paul Bernard led Wagner and the orchestra under a campaign for community support. George Waldo urged local backing, praising music as a universal language and stressing broad public involvement in funding the project.
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Bravo
Saidenberg
Paul Bernard
Wagner
Traume
Connecticut Symphony Orchestra
George C. Waldo
The
Bridgeport Post and Telegram
Rogers presses SS board to resume monthly payments
U S Representative Edith N. Rogers of Massachusetts urged Social Security Commissioner Arthur J. Altmeyer to restore the pre war payment schedule. She noted beneficiaries faced delays with payments moved to the fifth of each month as a wartime measure.
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Lowell
Mass
Edith N. Rogers
R-Mass
Social Security Board
Social Security
Arthur J. Altmeyer
Rogers
Windsor Visits King George During Short Buckingham Visit
The Duke of Windsor met King George at Buckingham Palace today during a brief visit to England. He is staying with his friend the Earl of Dudley after a season at his Riviera villa. His American-born duchess did not accompany him from France.
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London
Duke of Windsor
George
Buckingham Palace
Earl of Dudley
Riviera
France
Bread price boost hits Detroit bakers
Detroit bakers yesterday raised the price of a standard 20 ounce loaf from 15 to 16 cents amid a rise in flour costs. Independent bakeries signaled plans to follow with similar increases.
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Detroit
Milk pulled from menus by Boston Walton Lunch Co
In Boston on October 7 milk rose to a record 22 cents per quart. The Walton Lunch Co. one of the city's largest restaurant chains, removed milk from all menus as a protest against the price surge.
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Freese
Feyflai
Sanke
Kelley Waa
Boston
Walton Lunch Co
Postmaster Russell Neary in Good Condition After Surgery
Postmaster Russell F. Neary of 831 Laurel Avenue is reported in good condition at St Vincent's Hospital after undergoing a serious operation yesterday. The incident details and exact nature of the procedure were not disclosed.
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Russell F. Neary
Laurel Avenue
St Vincent's Hospital
Milford Council Races Highlight Postwar Local Power Struggle
Milford voters chose town leaders under a new three from five districts charter with a town manager to be hired later. Results show party splits across First Selectman, Selectmen, constables, town council districts, and town meeting representatives, with numerous names and vote tallies across districts.
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George F. Weed
Johnson Wins Fairfield Election by Narrow Margin
Fairfield voters chose First Selectman Johnson with 4 691 to 4 196 for Ferguson as town led by Glover reelected town clerk and Sherwood defeated for town treasurer. Hart wins Board of Finance seat. Hadley Gel l at ly and Wil ton top Board of Education candidates. Republicans and Democrats win several posts in the daylong balloting amid absentee ballots and district tallies.
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Clifford L. Johnson
Sam Glover
Johnson
John Ferguson
Sherman School
Glover
Ferguson
First Selectman's Post
Democratic Party
Board of Finance
Val C. Hart
Fairfield League of Women Voters
Edward F. Bray
Hart
M. Bray
Richard M Rbrett
Dewill C. Ramsay
M. Wesley Sherwood
William J. Schaefer
Sherwood
George E Boland
Minnin T Reale
Joseph M Schwarzkopf
Board of Education
John R Ganley
Charles C Lacey
Board of Tax Review
Herbert H. Leewith
Ralph Garofalo
Egbert C. Hadley
Charles L Gellatly
Herbert C Elon
Edward Schine
Joseph F. Burlinson Jr
Eugene Finjas
Jost
Mr. Schine
Constable
Chester E. Brown
George Hansen
Stephen Jloma
Oscar Swanhall
Walter J Kleplesky
Joseph K. Michkune
James J. Spall
Joseph Elias
Woith
First Selectman
Second Selectman
Southport
Greenfield Till
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Willessme
Sian
William J Sehnefer
Mithun ‘T Beadle
Joseph M. Sehwatrakopf
Richard M Brett CR
Dewitt GC. Ramsay
Edward I Bray
Mirian M Hart
Hubert Hadley
Charles L. Gellatly
Herbert C Wlton
Eugene
James J Spadl Jr
John R. Ganley
Bride-To-Be Held In Wedding Case In Bridgeport
Bride to be Miss Onderko, a practical nurse, engaged to Sanders, canceled the ceremony after police learned an old non support warrant remained. Sanders, former Ye Olde Tavern employee, was to wed Sept, but the wedding was postponed. The reception still occurred at the bride’s home after the license was issued. Relatives attended despite the canceled ceremony.
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Devine
Sander
Bridgeport
Miss Onderko
Sanders
Post Office Menade
Polce
Onderko
Set
Peekskill
N. Y
Joseph R. Swain
Senate cafeteria goes meatless with new menu
Washington Oct 7 The Senate cafeteria observed meatless Tuesday and plans to remove eggs and poultry on Thursday. Manager Erik Rumetedt listed dishes including Fired eggplant Spanish mackerel macaroni and tomatoes and eggs a la king striving to save bread by removing eggs ala king.
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Washington
Senate
Erik Rumetedt
Rumatedt
Democrats gain in town elections nationwide, CT shifts
In Connecticut Democrats won key towns including Ridgefield New Milford Newington in Litchfield and Fairfield counties. Bristol elected James P Casey Democrat mayor defeating Daniel Davis. East Hartford Wallingford Oxford Thomaston Cromwell shifted toward Democrats while Norwich and Stafford remained or flipped modestly. Four constitutional amendments on terms and voting rights passed in statewide counts.
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Harold J. Mitchell
Fairfield County
Harry Hull
First Selectman
Ridgefield
New Milford
Litchfield County
Board of Selectmen
James P Casey
Briatol
Daniel Davis
Tomdington
Wiklam
A Kilmartin
James H. Grnaham
East Hartford
Wallingford
Edward C. Leonard
William C Loring
Oxford
Charles Pope
Thomanton
Cromwell
Norwich
Theodore Richard
Stafford
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