Gas Station Approved In Beaver Brook District
The Board of Selectmen approved a location on the Anbury Newtown road in Beaver Brook for a retail gasoline filling station and a general repairer license after a public hearing. Paul Kovacs and Co Inc built a 52 by 164 foot concrete block building near Route 6 and City Dump road to house contracting equipment and a future gasoline pumps site. Certificates of location approval are required before a state license is granted.
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Paul Kovacs and Co, Inc
anbury-Newtown
Beaverrook
Board of
Selectmen
Selectmen’s
Charles A Hallock
Kovacs
Fewer Subdivisions Gain Approval in Past Year
Town Manager John J Desmond reports 7 subdivisions totaling 161 lots gained approval in fiscal 1953-1954 ending June 30, down from 18 subdivisions (208 lots) in 1952-1953 and 25 subdivisions (675 lots) in 1951-1952. He cites stricter subdivision rules and a board-developer dispute as key factors.
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Ware
Planning and Zoning Board
John J Desmond
Desmond
Planning Board
Director of Public Works
Industrial Development Commission
Mothers Club
Opah
Mead hunted in double murder case across the East
Hollywood Florida December 6 AP law enforcement agencies from the Southeast to Connecticut sought phantom burglar Gilbert Francis Mead in the double murder of his wife Evelyn Campbell Mead and her lodger Dominick Albanizio. The victims were found after Richard Dimon 16 reported a break in and the killer's gun threat. Mead, about 46, with a prior robbery conviction, is at large. a protective custody hold was placed on the boy. Some seashells weigh more than 500 pounds.
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Hollywood
Fla
Connecticut
Gilbert Francis
Buzzy) Mead
Evelyn Campbell Mead
Dominick
Tiny Tim) Albanizio
Richard Dimon
Richard
Mariam Richards
Albanizio
Mead
Massachusetts
Three men bound over in Shelton rape case
Three men were bound over to Superior Court by City Court Judge A Michael Basile after probable cause finding on rape and adultery charges. Gordon Baker, 21, of Beacon Falls, and Robert Cawthra, 20, of Shelton, held on rape bonds of 10000 each, Edward Krebs, 48, of Route 8 Shelton, held on adultery bond of 5000. Arrests followed a Bridgeport woman's complaint on November 24.
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Shelton
A. Michael Basile
Gordon Baker
Blackberry Road
Beacon
Norwalk to Test New Incinerator
Norwalk schedules a first test of the renovated incinerator off Crescent street at 10 am. Mayor Irving S Freese says testing will run under reduced pressure for about 10 days before full daily operation begins. Engineers from Bowe-Alberto n associates oversee the $150,000 project as officials observe 2400 degree heat tests and instrument accuracy.
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Norwalk
Crescent Street
Irving S Freese
Bowe-Albertson Associates
New York
Right age to retire is when ready says Dr Hill
Dr Wilfred Hill, 86, of London, says the right age to retire is when you feel ready and plans to retire next year.
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Wilfred Hill
London
City adapts waste system with crane to empty bins
The city installs a crane above the garbage bin to lift waste into the fire boxes, a measure said to meet local needs through 1975. The new equipment aims to streamline collection and improve safety for workers assigning bins and lifting heavy loads.
Butler Plans To Meet Truman Tomorrow
Paul M Butler newly elected Democratic national chairman said he arranged a luncheon meeting with former President Harry S Truman in Kansas City Wednesday followed by a conference Butler noted he will confer with all Democratic leaders in the weeks ahead and that Truman opposed his chairmanship during the New Orleans meeting last Saturday Butler spoke by telephone to set the Kansas City luncheon and afternoon talks
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South Bend
Ind
Paul M Butler
Harry S Truman
New Orleans
Butler
Truman
Kansas City
Rock chunk collapses again at Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls New York reports another large rock chunk tumbled from the brink during the weekend between Luna Island and Prospect Point on the American side. Park officials said the eye appeal remains largely unchanged as about 2800 tons fell into the gorge, following last July's 85000 ton collapse. Luna Island remained closed while Prospect Point reopened.
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Niagara Falls
Veteran Park Po- Nce
Lune Island
Prospect Point
Josep Davies
Niagara Frontier State Park Commission
Niagara River
Luna Island
Christmas Party Draws Members and Donations
Mrs Richard Eddy, president of the Newtown Mothers club, announces a Christmas party on December 20 at 8 pm in the Newtown Congregational church house. A game social will highlight the evening. members should bring a 59 cent gift for the grab bag and may donate gifts for Fairfield State Hospital patients, labeled for man or woman and not sharp. Pohtatu.k Granga will lead another game social for the building fund at 8 o'clock in Grange hall.
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Church League
League of St. James’ Episcopal Church
P. Starr
Russell Kingman
Samuel Applebaum
Albert Hammerlin
Benjamin Levin
Vespucci
Colonna
Vespucci Hall
Santa Claus
Colonna Lodge
Charles DePaul
Marianne Lollie
Alfred Simone
Dominic Generali
Santo Perri
Michael Rupolo
Lotis Bosco
Jean Seri
Elaine Mazza
Lois Pascuzzi
War Memories
Golden Age Club
New York City
Danbury
Leo Fennick
War Memorial-Community Center
Pumpkin Delight School
PTA
Robert Neal Adams
211Th
AAA Bn
CNG
John H Helwig
Helwig
Young Womens Republican Club
Jean Thomas
North Street
Richard Eddy
Newtown Mothers Club
Newtown Congregational Church
Pohtatu.k Granga
Grange Hall
Edith J Stone
Milliton Pierron Annie Smith
Lillian LaVigna
Ernest LaVigna
New Doubly Refractive Gy Sum Species Found
Dr. C V Raman of Bangalore reports the discovery of a new gy sum species that exhibits double refraction, expanding understanding of optical materials and crystal properties in India.
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C V. Raman
Bangalore
India
Power for Your Job: Three Valve-in-Head Engines
All three valve in head engines deliver gas saving, hour saving high compression performance on the job. Watch costs go down as efficiency and reliability improve for heavy use and demanding tasks.
Chevrolet Built Unuit Designed Truck Bodies
Chevrolet built Unuit designed truck bodies promise longer life and lower maintenance. The spacious pickup bodies feature sturdy tailgates that close gram tight, helping loose loads stay put and safer transport.
Extra rugged rear axle housings and rigid frames
A compact notice highlights sturdy single unit tubular steel rear axle housings and strong rigid frames. The text emphasizes diaphragm-Spring Clutch components with high torque capacities and presses that spring capacity matches the model's capacity across all variants.
Increased driver comfort through cab ventilation and insulation
The description notes improved driver comfort via efficient cab ventilation and insulation, mounting that cushions frame vibrations, and a large curved windshield with a full-width defroster outlet.
Chevro Lets Recirc Culating Ball Steering Gear
Advertisement notes efficient steering gear for Chevro let models with Recirculating Ball design. Highlights Torque Action and Twin Action brakes to help stop reliably and easily.
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Brookfield
Abraham Feinson
Alvin Effron
Selectman
Arthur Tartaglia
Danbury Area
Girl Scout Council
War Memorial
Thomas
Katherine von Pilski
Doris Clark
June Gardner
Eather Gibson
Betty Noble
Peggy Barclay
Robert F. Dixon Sr
Marie E Brown
Maple Street
William J Phelan
Norway Street
Lillian M Irish
Pelham Street
Lawrence Hower
Orchard Street
Woodmant Farmers and Sportsmens Association
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FFF
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Myrtle Beach Volunteer Fire Company
Myrtle Beach
Jack Smith
Central Rockies
Plateau
North Dakota
California
Utah
South Dakota
Eastern
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Plains States
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Niagara
Grange Social
E. Kurtz & Sons
Trumbull Center
America
Chevrolet
Bridgeport, Conn
Henderson Chevrolet CO
Stratford, Conn
J. W. Skinner, Inc
Fairfield, Conn
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