14 Dec 1948
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Naugatuck Daily News
Location
Naugatuck, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1948
Page
1
In anticipation of a Friday vote on a $700,000 school building program, The News polled local residents. Responses from Joe Swiderski Francis Teety Marie Humphelos Charles S Thompson Jarom Buena Carl Mercill Charken Nardelio Sr. and others show mixed support and concerns about cost, enrollment, and the need for new facilities, with several urging careful consideration before approving the plan.
Local priests and ministers in Naugatuck urge approval of a $775,000 school building program. They argue it supports future seventh and eighth grades, improves safety, and prevents delays that could raise risks to children. Calls for modern facilities and adequate funding are paired with tax considerations and community pride.
A pantry supper honored Rev L A Harper Jr and his bride while church groups organized a Christmas basket for P Prannie. The Sunday school plans a Christmas party next Tuesday night at 7 30, with J Taddell organizing. The Ladies auxiliary of Boonton Falls post hosts a town hall party at 8, potluck, 25 cent Hiabbag gift, and dessert by the committee including Veronica Hackett Florence Wynne Mary Traski and Elin Money.
A childlike Christmas letter from Santa at the North Pole describes secret plans and a festive batch of candy canes. The note mentions elves, candy canes, and Mother Claus, recalling a night of busy candy making with aprons and joyful imagery.
Meriden native Rev Gates, former pastor in Derby since 1945, accepts call to local Methodist church and will assume duties January 16. He succeeds Rev Z Bradley Longstat, who left September for Wilbraham Academy. Born in Meriden, Gates is Ohio Wesleyan and Yale Divinity graduate, recently ordained elder.
Elen Marie Saleem infant daughter of Joseph S and Datashy Saleem of 92 Melbourne Court died yesterday at St Mary’s Hospital Waterbury Born Duc and at the Hospital Survivors include maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs William Carrington of Naugatuck and paternal grandmother Mrs James Harrigan of Danbury Funeral services held this morning at Grove Cemetery at noon with Rev Winfred B Langhorat officiating
Readable fragments show hospital bulletins from St Marys Waterbury noting patients Otta Miles and Creslo Siorukowski in Ward areas. Additional lines reference local stores and a special holiday packing drive with unclear names and streets.
More than 10 000 residents eligible to vote in a special freemen's meeting to decide whether to float a $700 000 bond issue to finance new school buildings in We bereujh. The election will be at town hall court room from 10:80 to 2:00 with paper ballots. Twelve officials will preside, named by Cyril Tuohy and Henry Zwick.
Melvin P. Engelstad of the Naugatuck Chamber announces that the History of Naugatuck will be mailed to residents on Friday. About 90 percent have prepaid orders, while others will receive them COD or postpaid. Prepaid orders were received up to two weeks ago when orders were sent to printers. The cover features a Collins Tavern image with a grey background and garnet lettering.
Revort Layoufs Chicaro More industries report reliance on workers and reduced production while Detroit area employment figures rise, reflecting uneven economic conditions across sectors and regions.
In Waterbury today a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Joseph Naviskas of 76 Spring Street Mrs Naviskas formerly Olga Yorkerskavich.
The Naugatuck News and Salem Theater host a Christmas party for second through fifth graders on December 23 at the theater. Ward plans to attend if possible. about 60 children will receive gifts. Tickets for all eligible borough students will be distributed by teachers before Christmas recess. The 9:30 a.m. program features films including The Royal Fourflush, Popeye, Super-Lulu, Much Ado About Mutton, and Dreams on Ice.
Anthony Caggiancillo, 28, of Curtiss avenue, Bridgeport, was slightly injured at Naugatuck Chemical Co when he slipped while standing on a boxcar top to move it. He fell to the platform and received treatment at the plant. He was sent home for the day and expected back tomorrow.
Washington reports accuse Rankin of stolen secret documents during wartime and claim ties to a spy hunt. Former State official Bare testified before a federal grand jury as Whittaker Chambers described a State Department ring in 1939. Hoover urged Congress on presidential pay and taxes while retail and auto sectors signal a cautious year ahead.
The Board of Warden and Burgesses approved a night parking ban to run from tomorrow until April 1. Policy Chief John J. Garmey said enforcement hours will be set and announced soon. The measure aims to improve street clearance during snow events after last year’s delays. Owners lacking garages may arrange with property owners to park in driveways.
Waugatuck Meadowbrook Home praised as an example of good management and upkeep by the state public welfare department. Officials urge inspections of similar facilities, noting approval came after condemning a Meriden home. board chair J Rudolph Anderson spoke at the town hall meeting.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.