Snowstorm Buries Naugatuck Under Nine Inches
A heavy storm swept through New England burying Naugatuck under about nine inches of snow. Projections for a white Christmas look good as streets froze under ice and heavy snowfall stalled autos. City crews worked overnight with six plows to keep main roads passable for morning workers.
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Connecticut
New
Motority
Henery
Walnut Street
Millville Avenue
Highland Avenue
Ware Street
Mie Fle Street
Herold Maytha
Funeral Mass for Bishop McAuliffe Held at St. John Cathedral
The funeral for Bishop McAuliffe was announced for tomorrow at St. John Cathedral with Bishop Cushlng presiding. Archbishop Cushlng will lead the pontifical Mass as several bishops will give absolution, and the body lies in state as prayers for the dead are offered tonight at the cathedral.
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Manchester
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Sidewalk Plow Proves Worth In Current Storm
Warden Leo J. Brophy reports the borough sidewalk plow, recently reused and added to equipment, cleared snow rapidly across the borough including near schools and Green Street. He says it works like a charm, handles three feet of snow or light flakes with equal speed, and adds value to taxpayers in Nantucket.
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Leo J. Brophy
Brophy
Heavy Snow Delays Naugatuck Tin Collection Drive
Naugatuck postponed the tin collection planned for today as heavy snow blocks streets. Edward Muller said the salvage drive will resume in January under the street department led by Harold Murtha as residents clear two snow drifts and keep tin ready for the next campaign.
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Naugatuck
Edward Muller
Naugatuck Street Department
Harold Murtha
Parochial Schools to Close for Bishop McAuliffe Funeral
Official notice says St Francia and St Hedwik parochial schools will have no sessions Wednesday in Hartford. The closures honor the memory of the late Bishop Maurice F. McAuliffe whose funeral in Hartford tomorrow is anticipated to be one of the state’s largest.
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Hartford
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Frist Dies in West Hartford at 33
The Rev. James Joseph Farrell chaplain at St Augustine's novitiate died at 33 days after the death of Bishop McAuliffe who presided at his initiation eight years ago. Father Farrell was a native of New Britain and had served at the academy and sanivine etc.
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West Hadford
James Joseph Farrell
St. Augustine's Novitiate
McAuliffe
Father Farrell
New Britain
News Carriers Frolic At Annual Xmas Party
THE NEWS hosted a Christmas party at Stratton's restaurant for over thirty newsboys and girls. They enjoyed turkey dinner and ice cream, and Santa Claus distributed prizes from a grab bag. The event featured four movies and singing by the LeUiees. Attendees included publishers, managers, and dozens of named staff and carriers.
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Eastern Malleable Iron Co Office Girls Xmas Party
The annual Christmas party of the office girls at the Eastern Malleable Iron Co was held at Waverly Inn with 17 attendees. Miss Virginia Krulikowski chaired the committee, assisted by Misses Margaret Orth, Helen Zwolinski and Dorothy Featherts, and several staff joined the celebration.
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Virginia Krulikowski
Margaret Orth
Helen Zwolinski
Dorothy Featherts
Helen Baddand
Alice Hughes
Mary Daly
Givendolyn Jackson
Mildred Brown
Tita Carlsen
Jean Grumman
Charlotte Veidekamp
Helen Blackwell
Eleanor Book
Marjorie Bowers
Helen Mai
Blanche Thurstan
Xmas Parcels For Wounded Sent Out
George Lewis commander at Naugatuck post American Legion gathered gifts from borough residents for wounded servicemen. The Legion will ship parcels to hospitals in ten states. Donations are still welcome at The News, with names and addresses inside packages.
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Naugatuck Post
American Legion
Samaritan Help At Ditch Left In Ditch After Good Deed
A local resident helping another motorist stuck in a snowbank near St Francis church was left stranded when his own car became stuck after pushing the other vehicle out. The driver he aided drove away without thanks or recognition. The Good Samaritan received no reward for his deeds.
Pedestrian Hurt In Auto Storm Crash On Prospect Street
Richard F. Dumschatt of Stanley street suffered a broken leg in an accident this morning on Prospect street. He was walking to catch a train at Naugatuck station when struck by an auto driven by John F. Scien of Clark Hill road Prospect. He was treated by Dr Curran and taken to St Mary Hospital Waterbury. Police prepared a report with Captain Malone and Patrolman Burke in charge.
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Stanley Street
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Murphy Co
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Iad
Prospect Street
Angonia
Naugatuck
Jonn F. Scien
Clark Hill Road
Prospect
Dr. & RB
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St. Mary Hospital
Waterbury
Mevays
Dumschott
Wens
Dumsehott
Anthony Malone
Harris Burke
Mr. Dumschott
New Japanese Weapons Reported on Leyte Island
Washington reports two new Japanese weapons on Leyte used against American forces. A magnetic mine discs eight inches in diameter attach to tanks via four magnetized iron slugs. Coconut bombs are shells filled with picric acid carrying band grenades at the center.
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Washington
Leyte Island
Sst Mai to Be Honored at Christmas Party
Sergeant Albert Mai of the United States Army Air Force, a Naupyick resident on furlough after 51 European bombing missions, will be guest of honor at the Eastern Malleable Tron Co Christmas party tonight at the White Eagle Restaurant Bridge Street.
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Albert Mai
United States Army Air Force
Europe
Tax Payments To Date Slow Delinquent Motorists Face 1945 Registration Hold
Tax collector Patrick McKeon reports slow collection of the five mill tax due December 31 1941 with January 3 deadline approaching. Delinquents risk late fees and loss of 1945 vehicle registrations once the state department is notified. Office hours include evenings on weekdays.
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Patrick McKeon
McKeon
State Motor Vehicle Department
Lieutenant Rodenbach Returns on Short Leave
Lt. Rodenbach, Army Air Force flyer, is home on Terrace Ave on a short leave before reporting to Meridian Mississippi for training in aerial reconnaissance. He ranked highest in his class for ground and aerial gunnery at Waycross Georgia while flying P 51 Mustangs.
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Wiliam Rodenbach
Terrace Ave
Meridian
Mississippi
Waycross
First Army Forced Back Along Seventy Mile Battlefront
American 1st Army has been pushed back from German soil at many points along a seventy mile front in Belgium and the Netherlands. Field dispatches report intensified air battles and heavy fighting as reinforcements pour in. Allied planes claim to have knocked out numerous German tanks despite continued German advances.
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American Lines Stabilizing On Western Front
Report from the Western Front notes American forces stabilizing lines along the German offensive in Belgium while the northern Luxembourg area remains fluid. In Washington, Senator Pepper of Florida says he is dropping his bid to delay Senate confirmation of top State Department nominations after a call with President Roosevelt. Britain surrenders efforts to retain military forces in Ethiopia except agreed border regions.
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G C Murphy Co Christmas Party a Successful Evening
The G C Murphy Co store held a Christmas party at White Eagle restaurant on Bridge Street with about 60 attendees. Mrs Mary Rose chaired the event which featured a chicken dinner, Miss Jennie Rueyensis on piano accordion, Miss Patricia Mc Ginn baton twirling, dancing, a grab bag and a $5 prize won by George Coe. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Rudolph W Smith.
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White Eagle
Bridge Street
Mary Rose
Jennie Rueyensis
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Few Absences In Boro Public Schools Due To Storm
Attendance in local public schools was relatively good as snow fell overnight. Superintendent Harold E. Chittenden said some absences occurred but many students live in outlying districts with heavier snowfall. Schools will close Friday for Christmas holidays with planned activities. The borough cleared walks near schools, though workers are scarce.
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Harold E. Chittenden
Funeral Mass For Pfe J Reilly At St Francis
A funeral mass was held for Private Joseph Reilly son of Mr and Mrs Eugene Reilly of Highland Circle who was killed in action in France last month at St Francis church this morning. Rev Albert Taylor officiated with a well attended service. George Lewis commander of Naugatuck post American Legion presented the parents with an American flag.Representing the American Legion were Frank Wylong John Simmons and Thomas Gunnoud. Gaston Adams commander represented Naugatuck post Veterans of Foreign Wars. Bugler Austin Phillips played taps.
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Highland Circle
France
St. Francis’ Church
Albert Taylor
George Lewis
Naugatuck Post
American Legion
Frank Wylong
John Simmons
Thomas Gunnoud
Gaston Adams
Naugatuck
Garnet Squad Faces Bullard Haven at YMCA Night
Naugetuck High School basketball team meets Bul lard Haven Technical Wednesday night at the YMCA at 8 15. No preliminary game has been arranged.
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Naugatuck Clergy Prepare for Bishop McAuliffe Funeral
A large Naugatuck clergy delegation will attend the Hartford funeral of Bishop Maurice F. McAuliffe. Attending pastors include Rev. J Nalewajk, Rev. Thomas Griffin, Rev. George Dunn, Rev. Albert Taylor, Rev. John Wanat, and Rev. Joseph Koéhunas. Nuns from Sisters of Mercy and Bernadine Sisters are also expected to attend.
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Mass For Lost Soldier Held At St Francis Church
A solemn high Mass will be offered for Private John Feduzi at St Francis Church on Saturday morning. Feduzi, a local soldier from Coen Street in Naugatuck, lost his life on the battlefront in France and was a member of the Coen Street Club.
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