11 Dec 1945
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Newspaper
Naugatuck Daily News
Location
Naugatuck, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1945
Page
1
The Legion outlines a general campaign to secure funds across the borough with a committee led by Commander Lewis. Named members include Joseph Raylewich Wit Nolle Jn G Lester Whaglear Harold Baldwin and Wilesey.
The Welfare Board considers selling a roughly 20 acre town owned parcel near Mille Clener Bay. Officials discuss the sale process and potential impacts on local revenue and town planning. A vote is expected, with details to follow in later pages.
Postmaster announces delivery expansion in Glenridge with 100 more homes to receive mail on a permanent basis. Officials say service will begin today after confirmation from federal authorities. Congressman Talbot urged action to speed nationwide postal operations. Continued on Page 5.
The majority of YMCA members voted at an adjourned session to amend the constitution. Women and girls become full members in Nauwotuck and the auxiliary is dissolved. Board meets bi monthly. new by laws outline voting duties and meeting rules led by President William Boies. Victor Peterson and William Neary Jr. were elected.
Commander Theodore Hinckley and his new staff will be installed at the regular meeting of Isbell Camp No. 38 Sons of Union Veterans. The event occurs Wednesday night at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Home on Rubber Avenue, starting promptly at 7 o'clock. Members are urged to attend as plans for winter and spring are to be discussed.
Athens reports a fresh cabinet crisis as four ministers threaten resignation over prosecutions of crimes committed during wartime occupation. The government faces pressure from regional authorities to drop charges or face a broader governmental breakdown.
Nathan Black of United States Rubber’s Naugatuck division won a $100 award for a suggestion improving the Lotol suppression system. The presentation occurred in the factory manager’s office with D. L. McCallum and others in attendance, highlighting enhancements to efficiency and worker burden reduction.
Chairman E Philip Walker of the Naugatuck Boy Scouts announced the drive has reached 1902 toward a 2500 goal. A committee will review 225 prior donors who gave 10 each in past campaigns and contact them again to try to meet the target.
Postmaster Frank T. Greya stated no holiday rush at the Naugatuck post office yet, though a surge is expected around the 16th as cards and packages pile up. Six new regular employes have joined, with more to be hired in the coming days as ex servicemen applications pour in.
District Governor Katt G. Inabenschuh will address the Naugatuck Rotary club at its weekly meeting at MLC A on Wednesday at 12 25 PM. President Stanton Glover says the visit honors the local unit and urges all members to attend for a 100 percent meeting. Glover will introduce the speaker.
President Winfield S. Witherwax announced that about 150 employees will receive a Christmas bonus on Friday December 21. The plan, in place for nearly ten years, gives anyone with a year or more of service a week’s pay as a holiday bonus.
A Clinton farm barn fire caused $18,000 in damage to a hay barn and injured a cattle barn. Firemen saved 45 cattle while seven cows and two heifers died. The Balboni property on Jeff's Restaurant line is cited in the report.
President Truman calls police chiefs to confront a rise in juvenile delinquency as a top concern. The report surveys remarks at a national briefing with White House plans to address housing policy and material priorities.
Rocco Scavone of Cogin Street announces 633 families signed a booklet thanking Rev. Paully Keating, pastor of St. Francis Church, for installing votive lights. Residents plan regular use of the lights for special intentions, hoping for permanent peace in the community.
Fishing licenses for the 1946 season have been received at the office of Town Clerk Raymond J. St. John. Several persons have applied for licenses, which they intend to give as Christmas gifts. Hartford snow storm causes no serious accidents as highways were sanded and plowed and transportation ran on schedule. Although many accidents were reported, none was of a serious nature.
Naugatuck officials mobilized six street crews despite only two and a half inches of snow, fearing overnight freezing would form dangerous ice. Superintendent Harold Murtha ordered immediate plowing and salting to clear streets and prevent hazards.
Doctors say General George Patton's condition has only modestly improved and remains in a critical state. Physicians decline to forecast his chances of recovery while he receives continued medical care and monitoring.
The text reports General Patton sustaining a broken neck following a road accident with signs of slight improvement. Doctors remain cautious about public prognosis. Patton is flown to an undefined location amid discussions of a broader political strategy and ongoing war efforts in Europe.
The new Al Smith commemorative stamp went on sale today at the Nauratuck post office per Postmaster Frank T. Creen. The purple three cent denomination features a picture of the late Alf red KE. Smith with minimal ornamentation. The stamp was expected earlier but was released today after a deputy presented it for sale.
William F. Kelly, a local resident and businessman, was named chairman of the Odd Fellows Christmas party for children. The event, to be held Sunday, December 23, aims to serve about 500 children and features a Santa Claus gift distribution and entertainment.
Miss Trene Li Senires secretary of the Naugatuck Chamber of Commerce announced that the primary for naming several new directors is complete. Final ballots will be mailed to members on Thursday December 13. Tellers are Leslie Howard and Walter A Norwash and Miss Squires noted strong member interest.
Vietnany War loan drive raises United States Rubber Footwear Plant bond total to 174326.00 dollars about 6.7 percent of its 177703.90 quota. John J Wrinn and Edward T McGrath report strong December participation with many employees gifting Victory Bonds as Christmas presents. Fabric Cutting leads with 7668.00 dollars at 220 percent, others like Tennis Mill Room Power Shipping and Waterproof Mill Room exceed 100 percent.
Tra W Drake joins Trdnsiia Revie wions Department at Naugatuck Chemical Division of United States Rubber Company as Training Director. He brings industrial relations and training experience from public schools in Hoginsville Georgia and from early roles in the A and Rabeber Company organization. Drake is a University of Georgia graduate, class of 1933, BA in social science.
AN members of the Naugatuele Young Republican Club plan to attend a regular meeting tonight at 3 in Pythian Hall. President Howard Lagen dorf will preside. Henry Zwick leads the nominating committee for the coming year’s slate. Refreshments to follow. a brief session may include floor nominations.
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