Marine Corporal Brings Back To Naugatuck Battles With The Japs
Corporal Joseph Jecture of the United States Marine Corps spent Christmas with his parents on North Spring Street and vividly recalls Saipan combat. Twice wounded, he describes hand to hand fighting, a hand grenade detonation, and a hospital stay after enduring shrapnel injuries to his finger and eye. His tale marks another chapter of local participation in fierce Pacific battles.
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Joseph Jecture
Unite States Marine Corps
Josupty Decture
North Spring Street
Vacwetnick
Ine Sebel
Hs Ile
Saipan
Tecture
O Naval Hospital
Movite
Werbustias
Mrs Svenson Died Today Local Resident Remembered
Mrs John Svenson long time local resident died today at her Walnut Street home. Born June 26 1870 in Hallanet Sweden she came to this country and married John Svenson. Survived by sons Corporal Al Svenson in the United States Army and Evret A Svenson. brothers Miguel Mengate and others. Burial Monday at grave cemetery with Rev William A Prondbere officiating. Calling hours Sunday 1 to 8 at Alder Towers home.
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Midaa A. CG
Bengaton) Svenson
Witty Coffet Svenson
Aoowell Seneson
Nnon
Hee Hore
le Walnut
Mex
Svenson
Hallanet
Sweelan
Sheeak
Aunst
Jovenhing
al Lison Bongetens
Steix
Thie
Almorfeain
United Arms
Dow
Syenen
Suton
Maas
Evert
A. Svens Root
Catholic Mass Schedule For New Year Day Observance
Catholic churches announce New Year’s Day Masses and a Holy Day of Obligation. At St Francis Church masses are at 6 6:15 and 9 o clock, St Hedwig’s at 5 9:39 and 11, and St Mary’s at 6 7 8 and 9 o’clock.
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NawKar Luck
Mines
St. Francis
St. Hedwig'a
St. Mary's
Meter Conference Postponed Again by Snowstorm
Snowstorm again delays the meter conference set to discuss parking meters. No signed lease exists between the borough and the meter company. instruments are leased and rents paid from income. The rescheduled meeting would include Taeden Leo J. Braphy and Police Chief John J. Gormiey to discuss preventing vandals and child safety factors amid ongoing meter issues.
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Pyst
Taeden Leo J. Braphy
Police
John J. Gormiey
Ceume
Sid Sant
Lo Efartferd
Lilkely
Supervisors' Club Of U S Xmas Party
The annual Christmas party for United States Rubber Company Supervisors' Club members was held last night at Hop Brook Club with nearly 100 in attendance. Harold N. Barratt served as master of ceremonies. J B Rumaschue was principal speaker. OC L Glese and H L Garter spoke. several officers and members attended.
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United States Rubber Company
Hop Brook
Harold N. Barratt
Naugatuck
J- B. Rumaschue
Miuss
OC. L. Glese
H. L. Garter
Weather watch notes frigid day and possible rain
Temperature today sits about 15 degrees lower than Thursday with readings in the teens. Rain may fall at night as forecasts from the United Predy state an increase in temperature. Skating has returned to the borough with ample ice though streets remain treacherous and sand has been applied to hills. The next Bay endh board meeting is set for January 22 to address future situations.
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Thurs
Bristol Bitermormmter
Nowtreets
Endh
Sergeant Fager Heads For Second Pacific War Tour
Master Sergeant Harry Pager of the United States Marine Corps sails for the West Coast preparatory to shipping for his second active duty tour in the Pacific theater. He previously spent 29 months there before a furlough home and has since been stationed at Cherry Point, North Carolina, arriving in time to attend Chessemus hall.
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Harry Pager
United States Marine Corps
Haney Figen
Walnut Street
West Coast
Fager
Pacific
Cherry Point
S.C
Marine Corps
Tin
Atlantic
Pager
Koma
U S Rubber Plant to Operate as Usual on New Year’s Day
The footwear plant of the U S Rubber Co the boroughs largest employer will not observe New Year’s Day. The plant and offices will run as usual with no shutdowns or shortened hours officials said Work continued the week before with a normal schedule and no holiday stoppage.
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U. S. Rubber Co
Bakers
Death ruled accidental in New Britain man and dog deaths
The medical examiner ruled the death of 72 year old Thomas Horton and his pet bulldog an accident. Both were found in a kitchen after being overcome by noxious fumes from cat habitations at Horton’s home.
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New Britain
Thomas Horton
Horton
Bulldog
Catha Devas
Waris Mise
Daughter and Son Event Is Success in Rotary Meeting
The annual Daughter and Son gathering of the Naugatuck Rotary at Stracton’s restaurant drew nearly 30 junior Rotarians’ families. Rev. John M. Deye of First Congregational Wa terown delivered a timely talk urging shared parental duties to prepare youths for their roles in letters and life. Names of attendees include W. Anderson, Dr. Arthur B. E. David, Elizabeth and Fredericka Brown, Jay Cary, John J. Carr, William M. Chittenden Jr, Stanton Glover Jr, Fred Hennick, Mrs. Ken Talbot, Nerneth Johnson, Patsy Iissane, James E. Swissane, Mrs. Robyurt Brinckernoff, Edwin J. Melbourne, Mrs. Warren Doolittle, Barbara Olson, and Bert Olson Jr.
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Naugatuck Rotary
Stracton's
John M. Deye
First Congregational Church of
Ghiers and Sons
Ed W. Anderson
Arthur BE. An- David
Elizabeth
Fredericka Brown
Harold W. Brown
Jay Cary
John J. Carr
William M. Chittenden, Jr
William M. Chittenden
Stanton Glover, Jr
Stanton
Holiday Dance Tonight At The Parish House
Leonard Ray and his orchestra perform at the annual semi formal Ninne dance at the Congregational parish house tonight with wartime tickets for single admissions. Mrs. Willis Merrell chairs refreshments with assistants. Children’s dance runs 7 to 9 pm and adults 9 to 1. An attendance of several hundreds is anticipated. Samuel's Church avenue extends beat whales for the Christmas weapon and mit the New Vent bela peace. Joy and brown world.
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Leonard Ray
Willis Merrell
Andrew Watson
Glenn Kirby
Edith Clark
Albert Holmberg
Samuel
Beat Whales
Joy
Brown World
Kitty
Allied Drive Expands From Ardennes Into Belgium and Luxembourg
Reports say assault may start from springboards north of the salient into Belgium and Luxembourg as American forces push toward Bastogne. Allied observers note German preparations and a wide corridor linking eastern and western fronts. Patton’s Third Army widens recaptured ground around Bastogne while eight Luxembourg towns fall to American advances.
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Salient
Belgium
United Prem
Western Front
Hitler
Marshal von Rundstedt
Ardennes
Hisenhower
Amys Américan
Aerth
Iééa
Basvene
Patton
Third Army
Bastogne
Luxembourg
Suggeme
Saar River
Diihiagen
Celles
France
Paris
Antwerp
International
Nixon Receives Wings At Altus Army Air Field
David J Nixon age 19 son of Mr and Mrs Jon F Nixon of 128 Scott Street Naugatuck Conn was appointed a flight officer and received the silver pilot wings today at the Altus Army Air Field Oklahoma From the two engine pilot training school of the AAF Central Flying Training Command he will go on to more advanced training at a bomber or fighter school or to the Central Instructors School at Randolph Field After completing his course he will be ready to fly against enemy territory or return as an instructor to the advanced school.
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Altus
Okla
Army Air Field
David J. Nixon
Jon F. Nixon
Scott Street
Naugatuck
Central
Randolph Field
Fin Advanced
Fatal Burn Death at Portsmouth Navy Yard
The unusual accidental death of Raymond H. Childs of Kingston is under investigation after he suffocated behind a burning switchboard at the Portsmouth Navy Yard. A light he carried reportedly short circuited the panel, causing the blaze. Childs leaves six children.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Portsmouth Navy Yard
Raymond H
Childs
Kingston
Navy Yard
Naugatuck Aerie of Eagles to Meet Monday Night
President Joseph A. McGuire announces a large turnout for the Naugatuck Aerie of Eagles meeting Monday at 8 o'clock in the Neary building. A social hour will follow the business session. Reports from the committee on the recent Christmas party, which involved over 400 children, will be presented.
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Joseph A. McGuire
The
Naugatuck Aerie of Eagles
Aerie Rooms
Neary Building
McGuire
Eagles
Ellis Grell Heads Parish Players Event Committee
Mrs Ellis Grell is named chair for an evening of magic and a fair at the Congregational parish house on February 2 as preliminary plans begin for the February party sponsored by the Parish Players at the church.
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Ellis Grell
Small Group Left Today For Service In The Armed Forces Of The Nation
A small group of registrants from Naugatuck left the borough this morning for service with the armed forces. They will report to military bases and be assigned to the Army or Navy, with names released after camp assignments. Dr. Edwin Curran and Warden Len J. Brophy attended ceremonies. Rotary gifts and Gideon Bibles were distributed, and Red Cross volunteers served coffee and doughnuts to well wishers.
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Naugetuck
Selective Service Sound 14-A
Edwin Curran
Board 14-A
Tuttle Music Shed
Len J. Brophy
Naugatuck
Rotary Club
Gideons of
Waterbury
American Red Cross
Mary Emerson
John O'Donnell
NeW appl news Tor teruecinn 4700 victory
Local report notes a victory by teams from NeW appl news Tor and Han CountyMeen R, with Shaiett Kux and Cull cited among notable performers. The brief lists a win affecting regional standings and mentions Owl as a referenced participant.
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Hk Countymeen
Naugatuck Men Return To War Work Shifts
Naugatuck men recently back from wartime leave have returned to local plants and area jobs as draft controls tighten. The town’s Selective Service board 14 A maintains ongoing review of industrial deferments to keep workers in war production. The situation affects men up to age 38 and prompts vigilance among residents registered with out of state boards. AL Christman, Jeff's Restaurant, Church Street, reports a prayer gathering occurred yesterday.
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Naugatuck
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Ling
Dee
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Meuse
Moscow
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Japan
Boston
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London
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Anthonys Eden
Logland
Gran Bretagne
Scobie
Churchill
Eden
Supervisors’ Club of
U.S
Xmas Party
Hop Brook Club
Agnes Moskis
Kay Brown
Eroma Trestrail
Bertha Reewski
Anne Pawelchak
Wilhelmina Benante
Jennie Bendler
Matian Romie
Mabal Court
Rose Riley
Elaine Mubert
Sophie Obesinski
Helen Carezusta
Anne Giowitt
Mary Federowien
Bess Brew
Johanna Schafter
Edith Limane
Lillis Ilonaski
Maud Wurster
Pasqualitie
Chieeh
Harry Fager
U. S
Eeans
Ghent
Brussels
Belg
Nereom
David J.nixon
Naugatuck. Aerie. of Eagles
AL Christman
Jeff
Chareh Street
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