04 Dec 1941
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Newspaper
Naugatuck Daily News
Location
Naugatuck, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1941
Page
1
In Lynn Massachusetts Senator Doraldo Nye addressed a crowd urging a declaration of war while an America First rally outside chanted antiwar slogans. Inside the hall Nye defended defense, denounced those who flip positions, and urged unity against intervention.
The Underwoods-Willialth Fisher Typewriter plant announced a year end additional payment of about a week's salary to most of its more than 8000 employees. The bonus will be distributed in December.
Calcher Rollie Hemsley was purchased today by the Cincinnati Reds from the Cleveland Indians in a straight cash transaction, transferring the catcher to Cincinnati.
The report notes Romania has 20 000 automobiles, Bulgaria 2314 passenger cars, and Greece 7000 cars, highlighting uneven vehicle ownership across the three Balkan nations. The figures reflect the era's limited motorization and varying economic conditions shaping transport in the region.
High school students in New Haven County may compete for Connecticut scholarships granting four years of free tuition at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy New York. Nominees are chosen by principals. winners studied in engineering or related fields and receive cash awards.
Charleo A. Lindbergh will address an America First rally in Boston on December 12, announced by Paul Killam Jr., leader of the organization’s Marsh Street stop. The gathering aims to launch a nationwide, offensive push against perceived threats, as described by Killam.
Obituary notices report Michael P. Walsh of Waterbury aged about 83, a former American Brass employee, with roots in Naugatuck. He played baseball with Hartford and Buffalo teams and knew Connie Mack. Survivors include three sons and a sister. Funeral details, church affiliations, and burial plans at Calvary Cemetery are listed along with other obituaries for Celia Mulvey, Annie Gallagher, and Oulo Nenry Hoffman, noting funeral homes, churches, high Masses, and interment arrangements.
Holden Mass December 4 Up dispatch reports state police and shotgun armed hunters scoured surrounding woods today after Joel Hodges Jr reported seeing a large panther near his home abutting the Holden area. The search focused on the vicinity as authorities followed up on the sighting and warranted inquiries.
In 1938 hospitals admitted 9,421,075 patients and about one in 14 people became a hospital bed patient, reflecting the era's heavy reliance on institutional care and medical facilities.
The District of Nilugaluck Probate Court orders public notice for the decedent Thomas Sweeney of Naugiluck. An application to sell real estate is to be heard on a date in December 1944 at 10 o clock in the morning. Publication in a district newspaper is required prior to the hearing.
Hartford December 4 UP Former Postmaster Thomas M. H. Hilk levy of Hazardville pleaded guilty in U S District Court to embezzling 574 in government funds while postmaster Judge I Joseph Smith will sentence next Monday Hilk resign ed weeks ago Theodore R B Pleit auditor at First National Bank Bridgeport pleaded guilty to embezzling about 3100 Case continued to January 6 for disposition Joseph L Weooters Waterbury and Abraham Kern Danbury to be tried December 16 on conspiracy to violate the national stolen property act transportation of 5000 worth stolen goods from Pennsylvania to Connecticut and receiving stolen goods at Waterbury Woolers pleaded not guilty on first count and guilty on second and third Kat pleaded not guilty on all counts In a companion case Weooters and Theodore A Lane Werby were charged with transportation of 5000 worth of shalon electric razors from Waterbury to Philadelphia on Aug 34 Woolers pleaded guilty Lane not guilty December 18 set for disposition of Niecists
A labor dispute at Bristol Brass Company in Bristol Connecticut has led to a threatened strike by 450 workers. Governor Hurley appealed to both United Mine Workers and Smelter Workers union leaders to accept federal mediation for a five cent an hour wage increase and union shop at the plant involved in national defense work.
The destroyers Kale and Doran will be launched at Boston Navy Yard on Wednesday. The Kale is named for Rear Admiral Ralph Earle, a World War I hero, and will be sponsored by his daughter Mrs John Pere Hines Jr of Ardmore Pennsylvania. The Doran honors Chief Master-at-Arms John Jones Doran, a Spanish War hero, and will be sponsored by his sister Mrs Patrick J Hurley of Boston.
The Democratic electors of Naugatuck are urged to meet in the town hall on Monday December 8 1944 at 8 pm to select delegates for the fifth district congressional convention. The convention will be at Torrington city hall on December 20 1944 at 2 pm to nominate a candidate for representative in the U S Congress. By order of the Democratic Town Committee.
The Republican Electors of Naugatuck town convene a caucus on Tuesday December 9 1941 at 7 30 p m in the town hall to elect delegates to the town convention at 8 p m and the district congressional convention at Waterbury Hotel Elton on Saturday December 20 1941 at 9 30 a m signed Joseph O Raylkwich Jr chairman
Boston police report about 20 000 people packed Loew's State and Orpheum for the world premiere of HLMS Putnam Esquire. Robert Young drew squealing fans and socialites as he toured venues, joking with a faulty microphone while an officer struggled with a persistent admirer. Author J B Marquard also introduced.
A clipped overheard remark notes a character saying Saturmiss should not be bothered, adding that the speaker personally was not bothered. The fragment implies casual avoidance of concern without context or attribution.
Hudson FL Webgold of Bridgeport today became president of the Connecticut bakers association after a convention. Last night L A McDonald of Bridgeport was reelected treasurer and Charles B Barr of West Haven was reelected secretary.
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