Little League Site Study To Continue
The Union City Little League site committee met with St. George's Lithuanian Society at Linden Park to discuss securing land as a stadium. A decision was pending after Thursday's meeting. Richard Kelley said the Union City Community Club will host a 8 o'clock meeting to review possible stadium sites and plans for the first annual Christmas party December 18 at St Marys Church Hall. Some tickets remain at Gus' Smoke Shop, with proceeds aiding the party and Santa presents.
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Union City Little League
St. George’s Lithuanian Society
Linder Park
Linden Park
Thoreas Ratkie—wich
St. George's Society
Ratkiewich
Union City Community Club
Richard Kelley
Naugatuck Exchange Club
Union City Feason
Kelley
St. Marys Church Hall
Santa Claus
Mrs Julia Stewart Dies After Long Illness in Platts Mills
Mrs Julia Stewart of Platts Mills died Saturday after a long illness. Born April 9, 1893, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Effa Southard. Survived by husband Harry Stewart and five sons, daughter, brother, and two grandchildren. Funeral tomorrow at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, 240 North Main Street, with Rev Willard Soper officiating. Burial in Pine Grove Cemetery. Viewing 3-5 and 7-9 PM at the funeral home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia
Southard) Stewart
Harry Stewart
Peachtreet
Platts Millis
Hotire
Meridele
Richard and
Effa
Brown) Southard
Platts Mills
Daghter
Joseph Buckingham
Waterbury
Harry
Births at St Marys Hospital Bring Second Child
Four-month-old baby girl born at St Marys Hospital on December 2 to Mr and Mrs Henry Zmyeski. Parents formerly Ang Koz iowski. The family resides on City HIM Street Tars.
$1 700 Given For Church Blog Fund
A church fundraiser reported a Building and Memorial Fund offering of 1732 55 to mark the Hillside Centre National Church anniversary. The event drew 143 attendees and featured remarks by Rev August J Lindquist, Rev Harry J Ekstam, and others, with pledges including 500 in memory of a brother.
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Hillside Contre National Church
Hthe Anderson
August J. Lindquist
Thomaston
Lindquist
Bridgeport
Naugatuck
Roy Johnson
Paul Anderson
Mr. Johnson
Philip Peterson
Paul Lurenteon
Henry Wigglesworth Dies Suddenly at Waterbury Ride
Henry Wigglesworth a Naugatuck native aged 55 died suddenly Saturday afternoon while out riding with his family. He was pronounced dead of natural causes at New Britain General Hospital. Born in Naugatuck on September 27 1894 he lived in Waterbury 40 years and worked 30 years for the New Haven Railroad retiring 14 months ago. He is survived by his wife Lu mina Bienvenus Wigglesworth a son a step son a daughter a brother and four sisters including Mrs George Hall and Mrs Ralph Gilnack of Naugatuck and a granddaughter. Funeral services set for tomorrow at 2 PM at Alderson Funeral Home 201 Meadow Street with Rev Robert Hatch officiating. Burial in Naugatuck at family convenience. Friends may call today and this evening from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM.
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Cane Arthur Wigglesworth
Huntingdon
Waterme
Naugatuck
New Britain General Hospital
James and
Sarah
Sykes) Wigglesworth
Waterburry
New Haven Railroad
Lumina (Bienvenus
Wigglesworth
Calyton
George Hall
Ralph Gilnack
Alderson
Meadow Street
Robert Hatch
Henry Arthur
Huntingdon Avenue
Waterbury
New Britain
Alderson Funeral Home
West Side Community Club Election Tonight at Hop Breck
Elections for club officers take place at 8 o clock in Hop Breck school auditorium with Mrs George Hisert in charge. Plans for the Christmas party will be discussed and refreshments will be served by Mrs George Kahen and Mrs Harry McGinnis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side Community Club
Hop Breck School
George Hisert
George Kahen
Harry McGinnis
Letter From Santa Claus The North Pole Dear Children
A playful North Pole letter explains Santa’s fictional supply of catnip and rubber bones for pets. It describes elves rushing catnip by air, bags or “rats”, and rubber bones for dogs. It ends with a salesy pitch for holiday party preparation and a delivery offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Pole
Deaths and funeral notices from Waterbury area
Death notices list Isabel B of 145 South Main Street Naugatuck died December 3 1948 with funeral at Bailey Funeral Home Oak Street burial Grove Cemetery and calling hours. Julia Stewart of 27 Peach Street Platts Mills Naugatuck died December 8 1949 with funeral at Fitzgerald Funeral Home North Main Street burial Pine Grove Cemetery Waterbury calling hours. Henry Arthur Wigglesworth of 345 Huntingdon Avenue Waterbury died December 3 1949 with funeral at Alderson Funeral Home Meadow Street burial in Naugatuck.">
Crusader Post To Celebrate Anniversary
Veterans of Foreign Wars post observes its 19th founding anniversary with an open house at the post home on Rubber Avenue. Post member William Gerber notes the original founding date of December 6, 1940. All members and friends from Naugatuck are invited to attend at 8 p.m. Refreshments will be served.
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Crusader Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Tomorow
Post
Rubber Avenue
William Gerber
The
Isabelle Button Dead. East Haddam Native Dies in Waterbury Hospital
Isabelle E Button a longtime Naugatuck resident and former U S Rubber employee died Saturday night at Waterbury Hospital after a brief illness. She was born in East Haddam daughter of the late Nelson and Marion Button. Funeral services set for Wednesday at Bailey Funeral Home Oak Street with Rev Matthew Gates officiating. Burial in Grove Cemetery. Home hours tomorrow afternoon and evening.
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Button
Isabelle B
South Main Street
Naugatuck
Waterbury
Bailey Funeral Home
Oak Street
Grove Cemetery
Mina Isabelle BE. Button
Waterbury Hospital
East Haddam
Nelson and
Marion
Pierce )Button
Naugatucks
U. S. Rubber ,Co
Matthew Gates
Methodist Church
State Marine Staff Backs Local Unit Over China Detention
The State Staff of the Marine Corps League passed a resolution urging the State Department to take swift action to free two American servicemen held by Chinese Communists since October 18, 1948. Messages were sent to President Truman, Secretary Acheson, and National Commandant Nixon condemning the handling and seeking immediate release. Local and auxiliary members from Naugatuck and Bridgeport attended the meetings at Sound View Yacht Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine Corps League
Nau
Car Fee Tip from Tivkson at 129 Raber Ave Ady
A brief note advises car fee timing for readiness to drive. It mentions Drive A ty Motos located at 129 Raber Ave Ady. No additional details are provided.
Benton Named Senator by Gov Bowles in Connecticut
Governor Bowles appointed William Benton of Southport to the U S Senate to fill the vacancy caused by Raymond Baldwin's resignation to join the state Supreme Court. Benton, a liberal businessman and former assistant secretary of state, said he will align with the Democratic side and tour Connecticut to meet voters over the next six months. Senator Brien McMahon praised Benton as a man of honor and wide experience.
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Baldwin
Hartford
Cgovernor Bowles
Nita
William Benton
Southport
United States
Connecticut
Benton
Raymond B. Baldwin
State Supreme Court
Lowles
U. S. Senate
Senate
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Alfred ©. Smith
Truman
Brien McMahon
Waterbury Girl Dies Of Coasting Accident Injuries
Natalie Dunn 28 daughter of Richard Dunn 115 High street died at St. Mary's Hospital after injuries from a coast crash. She underwent surgery for a ruptured spleen and died at 1 05 this morning. Family of Paul Collette 45 775 Bank street admitted for carbon monoxide poisoning. wife Ann 27 and children Elaine 5 Lorraine 2 and Haus Jr 18 months affected. Detectives McWeeney and McElligott investigate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natalie Dunn
Richard Dunn
High Street
St. Mary's Hospital
Paul Collette
Bank Street
Waterbury Hospital
Mr. Collette
Ann
Elaine
Lorraine
Haus, Jr
Collette
Charles McWeeney
George McElligott
Routine Meeting of Borough Board
Borough board plans its routine monthly meeting at 8 o'clock in the Town Hall court room. Warden Harry L. Carter said the agenda shows no major items and only routine business will be transacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Warden and Burgesses
Town Hall Court Room
Harry L. Carter
Beacon Falls Minor Crash spree amid ice fog hazards
Dense fog and freezing rain caused a string of minor crashes on Beacon Falls' superhighway with about six cars and a bus involved. No injuries reported, two cars towed under police supervision. Constable Leon Campbell led the investigation as crews cleared ice slicks and hazards across town.
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Naugatuck
Beacon Falls
Earl Anderson
Prospect Street
Waterbury
Park Avenue
Walnut Street
CR & L
Homer D.bronson, Co
No Wat
Leon Campbell
Naugatuck Water Co
Connecticut
Wasterbury
Lastern
Priest Attacks Taft-Hartley Law At Forum
Rev Benjamin Masse speaker at St Francis Holy Name Society forum last night in the school hall. About 250 to 275 attended. He argued the law lets firms force unions out by layoffs and hiring sympathy workers then voting to oust the union. He noted some provisions he agrees with and urged better management labor cooperation. Representatives from local industry and unions were present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Masse
S&s. J
St. Francis’ Holy Name Society
Father Masse
Catholic Mind
America
Grand Patriarch Harold E Newman Hosts IOOF Staff Night
Grand Patriarch Harold E Newman assisted by Mrs Newman entertained staff at Odd Fellows hall Saturday night. A turkey dinner followed by entertainment and a social hour. Staff and wives listed from Stratford Stamford Naugatuck Torrington Ansonia East Hartford Ridgefield Forestville Waterbury Hamden and more. Annual Ladies Night of Centennial lodge No 100 IOOF observed tonight with program dancing and refreshments. First nomination of officers to be held at tonight's lodge meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold BE. Newman
Newmen
Bis
Odd Fellows Hall
David EE. Sibley
Stratford
Henry C. Ripps
Stamford
Warren D. Abel
Naugatuck
Walter B. Klein
Torrington
Columbian Rebakah Lodge
Christmas Party Invite For Beacon Falls Children
Beacon Falls and Naugatuck children will attend the annual Christmas party of the Naugatuck Daily News and the Salem Playhouse at the theater on December 17. Tickets will be provided for Beacon Falls youngsters for the first year of their participation. Ralph Pasha, theater owner, announced a program starting at 9 o'clock featuring Popeye Little Lulu Norwestoon Puppatoon Heavenly Daze a Three Stooges comedy and a community sing. Santa Claus arrives at 10 o'clock with gifts for all children and special gifts for those holding lucky seats. Tickets distributed to first second and third grade children.
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Beacon Falls
Naugatuck
Naugatuck Daily News
Salem Playhouse
Ralph Pasha
Popeye
Little Lulu
Norweltoon
Puppatoon
Heavenly Daze
Santa Claus
Community Band Delays Rehearsals To January 16
The Naugatuck Community Band will suspend rehearsals for the rest of the month, as announced by Albert F Smith. Rehearsals resume January 16, with the January meeting to elect officers for the coming year and conduct other business. Milton Berkowitz has been filling in for band director Dayton Pamer while he settles in his new home at Broomfield.
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Naugatuck
Albert F Smith
Smith
Milton Berkowitz
Dayton Pamer
Broomfield
Memorial Rites Held by Naugatuck Elks Lodge
More than 180 members and relatives attended the annual memorial services at the Naugatuck Lodge of Elks. Five lodge members who died in the past year were honored, with a eulogy by Atty. Joseph E. Talbot. The service included prayers by Rev. Albert Taylor and Rev. Winfred B. Langhorst, a chorus performance, and a benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naugatuck
Buiter
Edward J. Aurich
Albert Taylor
St. Francis’ Church
Daniel Sweeney
Winfred B. Langhorst
St. Michael's Episcopal Church
School Board to Withdraw From Park Program Thursday
Superintendent Harold E. Chittenden announced at the regular December Board of Education meeting that, effective December 1, the school department will be free of park duties. The Borough Board of Park Commissioners now controls parks and playgrounds not tied to schools, including sidewalk clearance and snow removal near parks. The board will also discuss the school aid bill, progress on three new schools, and transportation changes adopted last meeting, along with other routine post December 1 items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold E. Chittenden
Board of Education
Tuttle
Chittenden
Board of Park Commissioners
General Assembly
Hospital Bulletins and YMCA Council Meeting Notice
Surgical patient Anthony Froelick at St. Mary's Hospital and medical patient Raymond Hotchkiss at St. Charles Wood are listed. Also, lo m surgical patient at St. Biary's Hospital with a fractured leg. Y Council of the Naugatuck YMCA to meet in the cafeteria tomorrow with President Thomas J Dit lon presiding.
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Anthony Froelick
Hoadley Street
St. Mary’s Hospital
Raymond Hotchkiss
Oax Street
St. Mary's Hospital
Charles Wood
Christensen Street
Lo m
St. Biary's Hospital
Naugatuck Ymca Council
Apott
Thomas J Ditlon
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Sarah Rogers
Daughters of the American Revolution
Wiliam Chittenden
Fairview Avenue
William Hil
Willis D. Merrill
Harold Goodwin
Ronald Jones
B. N. Wilmot
F. Dudley Chitttenden
Harald Bald
W. J. Megin
Chester 2. Isbell
Victor Chambers
Joseph Little
Harry Anderson
Little League
Julia Stewart
Bulletins
United Press
Russia
Washington
Harry Hopkins
Pittsburgh
Ashland
Andrew May
Garsson Brothers
May
Hig
Hillside Church
Carl Anderson
Anderson
U. S. Rubber Co
Henry Wigglesworth
Seasin
Cer Packice
Towzer
Stewart
Southard
Peach Street
Platts Bills
Fitzgerald Funeral Home
North Main Street
Pine Grove
Isabelle E. Button
State Marine
China
Harold E. Newman
Haley's
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