Article: Edward F. Bowler, 79 Retired Winchester police chief

Edward F. Bowler, retired chief of the Winchester Police Department, died Wednesday at his Florida home of a heart attack. He was 79. Mr. Bowler, known as "Connie," was born in Stoneham but lived in Winchester for many years before moving to Florida.

He was educated in Winchester public schools, graduated from Winchester High School and completed his education at Boston University. He graduated from the FBI Academy in Washington in 1951. Mr. Bowler was appointed to the Winchester Police Department as a special officer in 1938. In one year he was named a permanent department member, and he became a sergeant in 1949, a lieutenant in 1960 and chief in 1970. He retired in 1976. Mr. ...

Related newspaper, magazine, and journal articles:

 
 
Newsweek Harper's Magazine The Washington Post Chicago Tribune Crain's Chicago Business PRNewswire Pediatric News The Nation Advertising Age The Economist (US) A FREE trial gives you access to over 80 million articles! Access over 6,500 publications with a FREE trial!