Evicted Family Finds Christmas Home in Borough
After months of searching for a new home, Lieut and Mrs Dragalin of Beacon Falls moved into a six room house at 300 Scott Street, Naugatuck, as the highway project required the old Beacon Falls buildings. Helpers from the Red Cross, local officials, and residents aided the family, aided by a kindly neighbor couple who took in two children, making a joyous Christmas in their new residence despite prior eviction fears. The story notes the family's gratitude and the community effort behind the relocation and holiday relief.
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Lieut
Marx
Pater Dragalin
Beacon Fatla
Scott Street
Naugatuck
Beacon Palls
Mia
Orogulin
Michael
Misa Edith Strover
The
Red Crows
Koren
Dragalin
Red Cross
Wire
Frank Sampleaki
Bonoon Kalle
Miss Stoever
Highway Commission
Dragalina
Beott Street
Stephen Kirdark
Alan
Peter Dragalin
Dragalins
Mra
Kaaputhi
Boott
Mr. Dragatin
Metre Peter
Rasputin
Peter
Chriat- Riaz
Thal
Dr. Harding
Seymour
Hettie Michael
Frank
Spec
Shea
Epec
Aick
Ghrietas
Httle
Easier for Oller Vets to Qualify for Pensions
Hartford December 2 UP easier for older World War One and Two veterans with disabilities to obtain pensions. The Veterans Administration says unemployable veterans aged at least 65 may qualify with a 1 percent disability rating, and older veterans need not have high ratings. Cardinal Mindszenty of Hungary reportedly sought to overthrow the Communist regime to restore Hungary’s monarchy, amid concerns of fear and retreat.
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Hartford
Search For Alleged Slayers Turns To Northern New Eng
Portland Maine December 28 A UP report says a broad hunt for two alleged murder suspects has shifted to northern New England. Police in Bouton and Bristol Connecticut pursue leads about suspects who allegedly attacked and strangled Mrs Lil Man Rich Brockett in a Bristol barn. Officers checked hotels and rooming houses after learning one suspect inquired about train tickets. Three people face Bristol charges for allegedly concealing the crime. Authorities from Connecticut and Maine coordinate as the hunt widens.
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Bristol
Naugatuck permits data show fee rise and declines in 1948
The 1948 town records show hunting and fishing permits fell slightly from 1947 while a $1 fee increase per permit type was noted. Fishing permits topped counts with 974 for men and 176 for women. fishing activity peaked in April with 427 men and 75 women. Hunting licenses totaled 224 residents with monthly breakdowns, and total hunting and fishing combinations declined from 246 to 239.
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Naugatuck
Raymond J. St. John
Jalerk
Chu
Atle Guat
Anu
Nine-State Missing Persons Alarm For Stamford Youth
Stamford Connecticut December 28. An alarm was issued for a Stamford youth missing after a dance. William Patty, eighteen, son of Joseph Pattz, president of the German and Judd Lumber Co, attended a dance last night and disappeared about a mile from the hall. He wore no overcoat and left his pants behind, with cold and exposure feared.
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Stamford
Conn
Eighteun
Legion Membership Shows Increase in Hartford
Hartford December 28 UP I reports Legion membership in Connecticut showing a rise of about 500 over the previous year. The statewide enrollment totals roughly 33,000 veterans, with World War II vets making up nearly two thirds. The gain reflects growing support for the organization and its wartime service programs.
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Hartford
UPI
Gunnecticut
Thomaston Motorist Injured In Crash
Thomaston Connecticut December 28 news reports a motorist injured in a two car crash. William Lampkin passed a truck, his car lost control and hit a parked vehicle then struck a tree and overturned. He was pinned in the wreck for nearly half an hour and hospitalized with head injuries and a fractured jaw.
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Thomaston
Conn
A. Thomaston
Waterbury
Jem
William Lampkin
Aree
The Minister’s Riddle at Shivley Temple
A fragmentary humorous exchange features a minister puzzled by a child's antics and a feigned sermon pun about the Shivley Temple. The garbled dialogue, attributed to F. BR. Kiwantin, echoes a playful mishearing and mock reverence in a bygone style.
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F. BR. Kiwantin
Around The World In Brief Roundup of postwar items across nations
United Press dispatches report a Greenland airlift where all 12 rescued crew members, including Captain Edwin W. Thompson and Sergeant Francis J. Duffy, returned safely from a C47 crash. Egyptian Premier Fahmy Nokrayhy is killed in Cairo. a college student detained as suspect. An American POW in Germany reports decent treatment by Russians before release. Elliott Roosevelt to testify about Faye Emerson incident. Welles faces potential amputations as doctors monitor complications. Symington notes no Russian interference in Berlin airlift but calls for better facilities. A Malden mother found guilty in a German military court. 20-year term. Ruhr Valley revival pact signed by major Western powers. Missing charter plane between San Juan and Miami presumed down. U.N. Security Council orders Dutch to release Indonesian leaders. Truman deflects questions on Soviet peace intentions.
Skating Rink Probe on Lewis Street Property
Carter and Werden Harey announce an investigation into converting a Naugatuck Lumber Co. property known as Sincer Box Pond on Lewis Street into a skating rink. Warden Carter said a request was received yesterday and that damming the area may be needed. permission was granted last year but heavy snows halted progress.
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Carter Renaerte
Werden Harey &, Carter
Lewis Street
Naugatuck “Comber, Co
Sincerbox
Carter
Naugatuck Lumber Co
Seek Appointment As Marshal In Borough Fire Dept
The board of warden and burgesses will consider appointing a new fire marshal to succeed the late Michael B. Sher. The post pays 600 dollars annually and candidates are lining up, with Fire Chief John J. Sheridan and volunteer Everett Donovan among those interested as a charter revision study suggests consolidating the fire marshal duties with the fire chief. The charter committee notes fire prevention is integral to firefighting and may lead to eliminating the separate fire marshal role if approved.
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Michae
B. Sher
Pithue
Barry TL
Carters
Carter
Fie
Naugatuale Shamaber of Commerce
John J.sheridan
Everett Donovan
Charter Survey
Naugatuch
Board of Fire Commissioners
Farmers Organize Club To Encourage Greener Pastures
Connecticut farmers form a new club to promote greener pastures under Nutmeg dairy terms. Charter members are the three county winners of the 1348 greener pastures contest. George Simpson of Wallingford, also winner of the New England contest, is president. Henry Mosse of Liten Netd serves as secretary. Directors include Edwin Osborn Sherman 0 D Tuller West Simsbury Charles Larson Portland William Tomlinson Wallingford John Frankel Lebanon Rockwell Holcomb Somers and Mosle.
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Connecticut
George Simpson
Wallingford
New England
Henry Mosse
Liten- Netd
School Building Committee Reviews New Structure Plans
The Naugatuck Planning Commission Building Committee meets Thursday at 4 p.m. in the Tuttle building to review plans for three new borough schools. The panel, led by Dr J Nelson Judy, aims to finalize preliminary designs with Moeckel and Malmfeldt groups, coordinating with state authorities for a $700,000 bond issue and related steps.
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Naugatuck Planning Commission
Tuttle
J. Nelson Judy
Commission
Ralph H. Bavier
Dr. Judy
John J. McCarthy
John E. Ash
Buvier
Joseph W. Nygren
Freemen
Planning Commission
Bavier
Henry T. Moeckel
Garl Malmfeldt & Associates
Hartford
Engelhardt Group
My. Bayler
Rideon
Board of Wareden and Burgesses
Patterson Takes Oath Monday For Second Term In Congress
Patterson will be seated for his second term in the U S House, in ceremonies in Washington D C Monday. A Connecticut Fifth District Republican, he previously served two years and may join the Joint Atomic Energy Commission and Veterans Affairs committees. his secretary is William A Panter of Naugatuck.
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James T. Patterson
North Main Streat
House of Representatives
United States Congress
Fifth
Pateerson
Repubelican
Connecticut
Yeeleid
Patterson
Joint Atomic Energy Commission
Veterans Affairs Committee
Niupatuck
William A. Panter
Housing Authority Awaits Delivery Of Topographical Maps
Topographic maps for a proposed 429000 dollar moderate rental housing project in the borough should be completed within 19 days to two weeks, says T Rex Behrman chair. The authority will meet June 6 to review maps and plans. Preliminaries must be submitted to the state housing commission, with Henry Moegkel firm preparing the plans for the project funded by 129000 dollars in state guaranteed bonds.
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T. Rex Behrman
Housing Authority
Mips
Lina
State Housinug Commission
Henry T. Moegkel
Hospital Bulletins From Waterbury St Marys
Surgical patient Miss Lois Piper of 28 May Street at St Marys hospital Waterbury. Anthony Berardi aged 5 and Richard Pilacinski aged 19 both patients at St Marys Waterbury with wrist fracture and other conditions. Ralph William Harding age 2 of Colton Hollow listed as medical patient at St Marys Waterbury. Unclear entries reference Digby Packrite Store Bridge Street and a nonsensical line about orders.
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Lois Piper
St. Mary's Hospital, Waterbury
Anthony Berardi
Burtite Place
St. Mary's Hospital
Waterbury
Richard Pilacinski
High Street
St. Mar Hospital
Ralph Wiliam Harding
Elmer Hoarding
Colton Hollow
Bridge Street
Nody
Battle Strategy To Be Mapped Out By GOP Legislators
Hartford December 28 Republican leaders prepare a pre session caucus to map a strategy for the 1949 General Assembly. House Majority Leader George Conway convenes GOP launchmakers to agree on a coordinated program addressing their problems and shared decisions toward solutions. Tax policy tops the agenda as they weigh opposing the Democrats plan to replace the sales tax with an income tax.
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Hartford
CIP
General Assembly
House
George €. Conway
GOP
Conway
SOP
Death Slugs Only Clue In Slaying
Thompsonville Connecticut man Romeric De Delors died from a December 11 shooting while riding in his car. Authorities have two bullets removed from his body as the only clue. three unidentified men allegedly left him for dead in a deserted wooded area. De Delors faced unspecified charges and died in Springfield hospital.
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Thompsonville
Conn
Bec
Romeric de Delors
Springfield
Centennial Lodge Elects Arthur Clark
Members of Centennial Lodge IOOF elected Arthur Clark noble grand for the coming year at the annual officers election in Odd Fellows hall. Robert Crandall, Albert Miller, Joshua Fairbank, and Omweg o Trask were chosen for key posts. Cecil Matson named pianist, Dr. Fred W. Welle physician. Auditors named William Lutz Thomas Ashford Seth Booth. installations set for later date.
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Centennial Lodge
IOOF
Arthur Clark Noble
Odd Fellows Hall
Robert Crandal
Albert Miller
Joshua Fairbank
Omwego
Trask
Cecil Matson
Fred W. Welle
William Lutz
Thomas Ashford
Seth Booth
Tme
Representative Lemaire seeks rent cut for state housing bond program
Norwalk Republican Representative Louisa Lemaire introduced a bill for the 1949 General Assembly to reduce rents by 10 percent in housing projects built under the state bond guaranteeing program. The measure would exempt local housing authorities from taxes and assessments, currently set at 20 percent of annual rents.
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Louisa Lemaitre
Norwalk
General Assembly
Sponge Rubber Co Buys $5,000 Plant in Derby
Sponge Rubber Co announces purchase of a Derby plant for 5000 from Graham Manufacturing. The rubber concern with other plants in Derby and Skelton plans to examine its operations and begin expansion about May next year. Graham firm has not decided where to set up shop next.
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Derby
Sponge Rubber Company
Graham Manufacturing Company
Rubber Concern
Skelton
Graham
Births Daddona at St Marys Hospital
In St Marys Hospital today Mr and Mrs Joseph Daddona announce the birth of a daughter great godmother Elizabeth one. The family location is Burton Road Beacon Faux.
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Daddona
St. Mary's Hospital
Moon
Joseph Daddena
Burton Road
Beacon Faux
Elizabeth One
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