Naugatuck Water Projects Highlight Reservoir Health
Naugatuck Water Company reports normal conditions in local reservoirs with ample supply to meet householder needs. President Moody says storage will support demand, citing plans for flash boards and a proposed expansion to safeguard winter and early spring water levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naugatuck Water Company
Willlia
Naugatuck Water Cormpaty
Whitey Company
Sears
Moody
Tacal Water Company
Lee
Long Man
Bettany
Yar
Nimes
Alga
Uae
Naugettick
Pau
Lowe Vertes Company
Warkhe of Wales LetAimers
Private Presto in Saipan Campaign Details Revealed
Private Joseph J. Presto of the United States Army, son of Frank and Mrs. Frank Presto of High Street, recounts his unit’s role in the Saipan invasion and the Marine operations. He notes furloughs, hospital visits, and the toll of service, stating he enjoyed the voyage and looks forward to writing more letters after returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph J. Presto
Nate States Army
Mardioal Carns
May
Nemewa Kot
Contitupd on Page 3 Police Seek Suspect Names
Police seek Pavien Aug ReCUP-Pallee and Miphee Fohnsvud who fled after attacking a victim with a racket. The injured person, Mia Johnsn, is reported in critical condition at the hospital with a fractured skull and flu-like symptoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pavien
Aug
Mia
Major Joe Foss Flight Story Echoes Bond Drive
Wartime report recounts Captain Joe Foss leading a small Marine unit against a superior Japanese air force near Guadalcanal. Despite heavy odds, Foss and his men shot down four planes and forced the rest to retreat, as praise and recognition pour in for bold aerial actions. The piece ties his heroics to a public bonds drive urging citizens to buy more war bonds and support victory efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon Vow
Guadlennal
Baldy
Joe Foss
Nolich
Democratic group backs Higgins rival in Torrington selection
Delegates from Naugatuck and Waterbury divided in the Democratic Fifth Congregational convention vote in Torrington last night. Michael Clancy of Ansonia led local backing while Peter Higgins of Yorpington and We Hives Byrnes each drew support. Waterbury’s 46 votes pushed Higgins over the top on the first ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naugatick
Fifth Congregational
Torrington
Michael Clancy
Ansonia
Peter B. Higgkins
Yorpington
Hives Byrntes
Waterbury
Higgins
Clancy
At. Clancy
Byrnes
Very Mindi
Torrington Min
CIO
Huggins
Naugatuck
Mr. Clancy
Anson Man
Michael Blansfeld
Brass City
Delega Hor Ah
Cons Eresamua Joesph II
Talbot
Nau
Tatuck
Prepared Tin Can Collection Here Next Tuesday
Edward So Muller announced today the ventral reduction of prepared on cans for War Salvage will be conducted on Tuesday August 1 in all parts of the Warough. Rexi cents are asked to place their prepared ears in a suitable container at the curb on Monday so that the steed department collector will not miss them. Residents are cautioned to refrain from disposing of tin cus in this week’s rubbish collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward So Muller
Naupatack Salvage Committee
Warough
Steed
Fish and Game Club Meeds Wednesday at Town Hall
The Naugatineak Fish and Game Club Two holds its monthly meeting at Town Hall tomorrow night. Reports from committees will be heard. The September 3 outing plans will be discussed with Walter Gessock overseeing the event. Gordon Hatch to report on efforts to collect fishing gear for armed forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naugatineak Fish and Game Club
Willol Fe
Town Hall
Committos
Walter Gessock
Chillsman
Seoking
Gossack
Twat
Goredon Hatch
Youth Drowns In Lakeville Canoe Accident
In Lakeville a 19 year old, Eugene Clark, died after a canoe overturned. His companion, Dorothy Brill, could not save him as Clark, unable to swim, sank. The incident occurred on August 8. An unrelated ad notes cash paid for moment instruments and radios at Metro Music Mart on 88 Church Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakeville
Eugene Clark
Clark
Dorothy Brill
Moment Instruments
Pines
Metro Music Mart
Church St
Tel
Ady
Talbot Nominated Baldwin At G O P Convention Today
Congressman Joseph E. Talbot placed in nomination for governor as the Republican state convention at Hartford nominated Raymond T. Baldwin. The event honored Talbot for his close ties to Baldwin and featured a luncheon in Hartford hosted by Walter A. Norwash with GOP leaders from across the state in attendance. The Naugatuck delegation attended with Charles P. Rodenbach and Rep William Painter among others as alternates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph E. Talbot
Raymond T. Baldwin
Hartford
Talbot
Baldwin Ag
Naugatuck
Hareld E. Mitchell
Republican Party
J. Henneth Gradley
Westport
Baldwin Walter A. Norwash
Spek
Young Republicans
Fiotel Bond
Hig
GOP
Hat
Charles P. Rodenbach
Ren
Anna Erk
Hi. H. Gorton
William A Painter
Gang
Joseph 2. Talbot
Walter Norwash
Mrs Mary Triano Dies In Waterbury Plant Morning
Mrs Mary G Triano 65 of 507 South Main Street died this morning at the Waterbury hose plant. Born in Italy she lived in Naugatuck 42 years. Survived by two sons Patsy and James three daughters Mrs Joseph Altiste Mrs Joseph Ruysate and Miss Josephine Triano two sisters Mrs Joseph Pichylo and Mrs Paul Rosa one brother Charles Traficant four grandchildren. Funeral Thursday at 8:30 from residence to St Francis Church with a 9 a.m. Mass. Burial in St James cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary G. Triano
South Main Street
Waterbury
Italy
Naugatuck
Patsy
James
Joseph Altiste
Joseph Ruysate
Josephine Triano
Joseph Pichylo
Paul Rosa
Charles Traficant
St. Francis Church
Solemen
Burla
St. James’ Cemetery
Fine Program Set for U S Outing at Linden Park
A colorful entertainment lineup at United States Rubber Company family day in Linden Park Sunday August 13 features a Western rodeo show from Willow Crest Ranch Bethany. The program includes a grand parade officials and character introductions a musical contest cowboys contests poloish events and a closing parade with mounted basketball and other novelty acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Rubber Company
Linden Park
Willow Crest Ranch
Bethany
Borges Rander
Six Named As Union Delegates For International RBW A
Six members of the United Rubber Workers of America local have been selected as delegates to the International RBWA convention in New York September 18 to 21. Delegates named are George R. Froehlich president Stephen Knapik Frank Wood John Butler Joseph Wenishes and Genevieve Pajesiti with alternates Thomas Connney and Bart Douty. The local also scheduled its annual airing at Linden Park September 10 with Stephen Knapik as general chairman.
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United Rubber Worke's of America
New York
George R. Froehlich
Stephan Khapik
Frank Wood
John Butler
Joseph Wenishes
Genevieve Pajesiti
Thomas Connney
Bart Douty
Jocal
Linden Park
Stephen Knapik
Republicans Name Baldwin And Danaher
The Republican state convention unanimously nominated United States Jed A. Danaher and Governor Raymont E. Baldwin. Baldwin nominated by Representative Joropn E. Talbot. Danaher by State Representative Charles S. Ingham. Talbot called Baldwin a man of integrity fit to place veterans in good private jobs after the war. Lieutenant-Governor William W. Hadden of West Haven attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ahtrford
Agu
United States
Iter Jed A. Danaher
Raymont E. Baldywine Daneher
Charles S. Ingham
Haddam
Baldwin
Joropn E. Talbot
Nangatuck
Calbot
Tathol
Wien
Wiliam d W. Hadden
West Haven
Wes
Rev McTeague In Hospital In Prospect Church Pastors Ill
Rev McTeague formerly assistant at St Marys and pastor at St Anthony’s Prospect is a patient at St Marys Hospital Waterbury. His condition is satisfactory but no visitors will be allowed for at least one week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jone Fy McTeague
St. Marys Church
St. Anthony’s Church
Prospect
St Mary's Hospital
Waterbury
McTeague
Hartford Jury To Hear About Sixty Cases In August Session
A UPI report from Hartford says a federal grand jury of about 60 cases, mainly O P A violations, was convened in August. Assistant U.S. Attorney Milton Nahum expects several indictments as the session opens for the third time since May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
UPI
United States
Milton’ Nahum
Students Asked To Forego Art Work At Naugatuck High
Naugatuck High School students are asked to stop painting a wall near the school to save borough funds. An earlier display, created in recent weeks, has been removed twice amid concerns it spoils public space and costs maintenance. Officials urge the class to let their graduation memory stand without ongoing art displays.
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Nangotuck High School
Watt
Tuant
Hitside Avenue
Naugateck
Dusiness
Naugatuck High School
War Dept Confirms Sears' Safety
Mr and Mrs Mahlon Sears of Pond Hill report their son Po M Robert Sears has rejoined his unit in Italy after being missing. A telegram dated July 1 announced his missing status, but letters dated July 10 and 16 indicate he has been in the Army two years and overseas 16 months.
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Mahlon Sears
Pond Hill Ro
War Department
Po. M. Robert Sears
Italy
Pfe. Sears
Department
Scarts
Pond Hill Road
Rubbish Pickup On West Side of Borough Wednesday
The borough issues a special Wednesday collection for the West side after East side pickups earlier in the week. Superintendent Harold Murtha warns residents not to place prepared tin cans in the rubbish, delaying the West side run until next Tuesday. Residents should place waste in curbside containers in front of their homes to enable a swift sweep and avoid costly callbacks.
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Streess
Harold Murtha
Todin
Naugatuck
Murtha
Johnson St. Man Fined on Three Counts
Calvin Cable of Johnson street faced three counts in borough court this morning. Deputy Judge John P. Jones, filling in for Judge Thomas Neary, fined Cable $25 for breach of peace and $25 for intoxication. A third charge of theft carried a $25 fine, 30 days in jail suspended for six months, and no probation. Patrolmen Wilfred Evan and John Hanley arrested Cable after a disturbance near High street and an alleged lumber theft attempt.
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Calvin Cable
Johnson Street
John P. Jones
Thomas Neary
Jones
Jell
Wilfred Evan
John Hanley
Cable
High Street
Ten Injured as Bus Crash Near Salisbury Mass
Ten persons suffered minor injuries in a Boston and Maine Transportation company bus crash near Salisbury Massachusetts. All passengers were treated and released after the accident.
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Salisbury
Mass
Boston and Maine Transportation Company
Canadians And British Drive Below Caen Invasion Push
Canadians and British forces press the advance below Caen in a heavy assault aimed at a direct route to Paris. After midnight their tanks and armored lorries led a frontal break through German lines, supported by the largest bombardment of the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Prem
France
Caen
Parix
United Press
Richard McMillan
McMillan
U-P
England
German officers hanged for plot to kill hillier regime
London reports eight high German officers were hanged in Berlin after a speedy trial by the provincial court. They were convicted of a plot to assassinate Adolf Hillier and topple the Nazi government, with death sentences carried out about two hours after verdict.
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London
Plo
Adolf Hillier
Provincia
Berlin
New Strike Hits Metro Detroit Plants Amid Walkout
About 3,500 workers at Detroit area plants walked out yesterday in a pretext of a general strike. The stoppage by Elve Genera workers follows unresolved labor tensions and shows growing plant closings and job uncertainty in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Netroit
Motors
Detroit
Ain
Rd Het
War Food Admin forecasts more fish for civilians
Washington reports the War Food Administration says there will be more fish fresh and frozen for civilian use during the next 12 months. The supply of frozen fish is reported to be five percent greater than last year, easing shortages and boosting availability nationwide.
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Washington
War Food Administration
Local Residents See Record Lake Trout In Maine
Henry Schildser of East Waterbury visited his summer place at Lake Ferrow Maine with guest Joseph Mulcahy a former Naugatuck resident connected to the State Highway Department Guy Russell presented half of Maine s largest lake trout this season weighing 37 pounds to the visitors The fish was shared as a dinner contributing to a Maine lake trout record event involving Naugatuck and Topsfield residents.
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Henry Schildser
East Waterbury Road
Lake Ferrow
Topsfield
Maine
Mr. Schildgen
Joseph Mulcahy
Waterbury
Naugatuck
State Highway Department
Guy Russell
Iack
Schildgen
Towiships
Poisoning blamed for death of Mrs Edna Steberet
Waterbury reports Anum S-U Pj-re dium poisoning blamed for the death of Mrs Edna Steberet of New Britain, a former Waterbury Clock employee. She was admitted to a hospital about two weeks ago while painting luminous watch dials. Also a restaurant advertisement appears at Church Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterbury
Anum S—U Pj
Edna Steberet
New Britain
Waterbury Clock Company
Steberet
Naugatuck Ice Supply Struggles to Meet Demand
The Thurston Sons ice firm reports demand in Naugatuck far outpacing daily production. Despite full 24 hour output and wholesale to two dealers plus Nav Ratuck war plants, shortages forced purchases of ice from Bridgeport as conditions gradually improve under recent weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naugatuck
D. Thurston's Sons
Thurston
Fce
Naugstuck
Nav- Ratuck
Bridgeport
Millville May Be Location Of Dump
Millville Borough committee eyes three dumping sites in Millville section but has taken no action. Residents meet at the Millville Library to voice opposition and protest plans to locate a new site within borough limits.
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Borough Board
Millville
Millvile
Smd
Church Street
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Joe
Fish
Youtit
St. Nazaire
Nazaire
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Naza
Rennes
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Beton
Nuvzl
International
J. E. Talbot
Gov. Baldwin
Gov
Cong
Joseph E,. Talbot
Mary Triano
U. S
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E. Baluwi
Baldwin and
Danaher
Rev. McTeague
Rapliwl's
Naugatuck's
Walt
War Dept
Sears’ Safety
Johnson St. Man
Ten Ikjor
MacNair
Lorient
Normandy
Brittany
Leslie J. Mer Nair
America
Elemetnty
Isigny
McNair
Col
Douglas McNair
Gaur
OC. S. Sigmil Corps Rationhoi,interna Tionals
Eros
Jesus Resturant
Church St—Addv
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