15 Dec 1944
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Newspaper
Naugatuck Daily News
Location
Naugatuck, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1944
Page
1
Family records report death of a second son in action. George Zelin and other relatives are cited in a wartime notice with references to missing status and presumed death. The piece mentions military service, Army connections, and a mother awaiting word as details unfold from wartime telegrams.
iS Rubber Co starts annual Christmas party at the Outsole Cutting Department with a chicken dinner and a program. Milo Dulce chairs the event expected to attract about 36 persons. The party will feature a well day program and social exchange in the plant.
The article notes a memorial mass for Christopher Lalloway of Mesttoor to be held at St. Francis tomorrow morning at 10 oclock. It mentions veterans groups participating and a ceremony connected to military service.
Allied troops of the U.S. Seventh Army push toward the German border near Wissembourg Alsace with three columns within a half mile of the frontier. German 280mm railway guns shell positions as fighting rages on the Cologne plain and Saar basin.
The Bristol County Department 6 annual Christmas party at Sullivan's Inn featured turkey dinner and a friendly gift pass. Attendees included Mel Deschenes Gerard Deschenes Marjorie Galarga Seth Martind Edward Milley Salvatore Sequin Mario Gurdoni Marion Classey Ralph Chase Henry Wells Charles Newman Alfred Eberhardt Arthur Parsons Arthur Almquist Laura Hotchkins Josep Monti Bernice Richards Fred Bohman Fred Oemeke and Kay Pay with music by Grace Aineklay and George Davidonis.
Caprlisa, director of music in public schools, leads Naugatuck High and Latempean pupils to the Metropolitan Opera House to see Aida in New York City. The group includes Richard Hughes, Mary Louise Brant, Cecile Tracy, Marian Pasgel, John Wrinn, and Fred Engelhardt. The trip is one of four planned by Mr. Corliss during the school year.
Warden Leo J. Brophy calls on all borough residents to join a tin can salvage collection in Naugatuck on Tuesday December 19. Cans should be placed in containers and left on the curb for pickup as part of wartime rationing. The effort, supported by Endward S. Muller tin coordinator, aims to gather as much tin as possible to aid armament production and shorten the war.
The school board, in a late meeting, decided to keep Mrs Elma Ny berg Hames and Mrs Helen King Nelson as teachers despite newlywed status, aiming to avoid chronic teacher shortages. Mrs Buxmes teaches at the high school and Mrs Nelson works as a dental hygienist. The marriage of Miss King had been anticipated by the board.
Mr and Mrs Join Dinneny of Gorman Street announce that their son Corporal Joseph Dinneny U S Army has arrived on the West Coast. He has spent over two years in the South Pacific without furlough since enlisting March 17, 1892. The former Burgess of the first ward is expected home soon perhaps for Christmas and may have been part of the Lost Battalion unit that endured long service before return to New England.
Walter AA Geageek, chairman of the entertainment committee, announces the Naugatuck Fish and Game fox hunt will gather at Nurses’ Cottage at Quassapaug. Directions via Sandy Beach road are given and hot beef stew will be served at 4 p.m. Hunt starts at 5 p.m. with dogs released earlier.
In a cryptic column readers learn of a local incident involving musical instruments and a planned event at Kuppthee Ady. The piece hints at community figures KA Clinreh and others amid a tense atmosphere and unsettled timelines.
The White House announced that President Roosevelt has signed legislation establishing the ranks of fleet admiral in the Navy and general of the Army. The move formalizes top military leadership titles and expands the U S armed forces command structure.
Governor Baldwin makes a brief appeal for Connecticut to meet its quota of E bonds. He notes the state has met the overall quota, but emphasizes continued sale of E bonds to reach the target.
The school board failed to appoint high school teachers at its monthly session at the Tuttle house. Board members, three Republicans and three Democrats, reportedly differ in opinion, delaying decisions until January. One grammar school appointment was made, Josephine Gibino filling the eighth grade vacancy at Salem school.
Laura Owens Wurtenburg of Wooster Street dies at Waterbury Hospital Thursday afternoon aged 75 born in Beacon Falls in 1869 daughter of William and Mary Owens widow of Fred erck Wurtenburg She leaves two sons Frederick and William and a daughter Bern ard Ranp four grandchildren Funeral Saturday at Alderson Funeral Home Meadow Street at 2 30 p m Rev Edward R Hance officiates burial in Beacon Hill Cemetery Friends may call today at home 8 to 4 and 7 to 9 p m
Postmaster Frank T. Gren reports a growing Christmas mail rush with many items lacking addresses or stamps. Senders cannot be notified of shortages, delaying delivery until after the holidays. Recipients should await notices as held mail is identified and retrieved. Call Enterprise 4700 for reclaim.
Miss Jean Helmberg a senior at Naugatuck High School and president of the Junior Woman's Club has been chosen to represent her school in the state Good Citizenship contest under the Connecticut D A R. Selection based on dependability service leadership and patriotism.
Joseph Ash of 83 Rubber Avenue is listed in fair condition by hospital authorities after surgery last week and a second operation on Wednesday.
Prime Minister Churchill urged acceptance of Soviet eastern boundary revisions and German territorial concessions as recompense, aligning Britain with Soviet aims in the Polish exile government dispute. He warned Poland of potential clashes with the Red Army and noted Greek tensions persist as talks continue in Athens.
President Kenneth Johnson announced the Naugatuck Rotary Club will host a combined meeting for members and their sons and daughters on Wednesday December 27. A speaker for the occasion is being selected and a special program is being arranged.
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