Alton L. McLain for State Senate (1966)

Alton L. McLain ran as a Republican for the Connecticut State Senate in 1966.  The Bridgeport Telegraph reported his loss in this race on August 11, 1966 which is consistent with the "Vote August 10" on the needlebook sticker.

Front

"The Results.  Senator Hammer defeated Alton L. McLain of North Branford 2.4M to 1.250."

This needle book is a standard needlebook that has had a sticker supporting the campaign applied to the front.  Inside the needle book, the date "1965 3" is consistent with its use during 1966.

Inside

Back

Bridgeport [CT] Telegram, 11 Aug. 1966, p. 3, www.newspapers.com/newspage/32352288/.