Arrests in 1948 447 and 211 traffic violations
In the year ending, Naugatuck police report 447 arrests within the first 11 months, including 211 for motor vehicle violations. Chief John J. Gormley notes 104 intoxication arrests and 464 total cases, with 410 men and 23 women. The force gained two patrol cars and funded new ambulance equipment, while a fatality-free December marked a record high. The department moved to new headquarters on Maple Street, with ongoing renovations.
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Naugnatuck
Nau- Fatuck Oolics
John J. Gormley
Naugatuck
Naugatuck Fpolice Department
Teporta
Calef Gormley
Edward Reilly
Aince
Garmiey
Uno
Citizeny
Inn
Naugautuck
Mullicigat
Cicile Inc
Waterbury
Mapte Street
Value Of Building Permits Here This Year 1948
Building reports show 1948 value of permits for new construction and alterations in Naugatuck at 739,705 dollars for the first 12 months. June had the peak 163,050 dollars from 26 permits. Total over three years reaches 2,288,910 dollars with 235 permits in 1948 and 329 in 1947. 74 permits issued for new houses and numerous alterations and additions.
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Naugastuck
Inut
Roxa
Pach
Mhonth
Homeless Family To Receive Gift Of Household Goods
Volunteer firemen from Middlebury will collect and deliver household furniture to the Yarosta family, homeless after a morning blaze that destroyed their frame house. Alice Richmond of Stratford arranged through the Naugatuck Fire Department and Naugatuck News to donate items including a kitchen table and chairs. Fire Chief Wallace Clark secured removal to Middlebury where clothing and cash contributions have already been received for the victims.
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Middlebury Art
Naugatuck
Cremera
Move
Ynroxis
Wallaca Clark
Middlebury
Aromen
Congress to reconvene amid stalled business push
In the fractured session, Republicans contend with stalled bills while Democrats prepare for a new session next Monday. The ongoing gridlock risks delaying key legislation and economic decisions as both chambers eye early action.
Deaths Hethn In Naugatuck 1648 Jacob Huter 84
Jacob Huter age 84 of Rubber Avenue Naugatuck dies. Funeral from Buckmitter Funeral Home 22 Park Place to St Francis Church at 9 am tomorrow. Burial in St James Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home tonight 7 to 8.
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Hethn
Naugatuck
Car
Jacob Huter
Rubber Avenue
Buckmitter Funeral Home
Park Plage
St. Fransciv Church
St. James’ Cemetery
Borough Man Inducted For Army Duty
Joseph A. Morissey of 173 Maple Street left for induction in the U S Army with four other draftees from Borough 12 in the first nationwide draft. The men, all from Naujatugie area except Morissey, were inducted at New Haven and will be sent to Fort Dix.
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Joseph A. Morissey
U. S.’ Army
Selective Service
Bourg 12
Watersburg
Vincent BR. Miceli
Will Jimuen Paimall
Joan A. Januska
Robert T. Bornfor
New Haven
Sant
Fort Dix
Beacon Falls to Collect Rubbish All Day Friday
Beacon Falls First Selectman Frank Semplen aki announced rubbish collection will occur Friday with a postponement noted for Christmas Day. After Friday, next pickups will be Saturday Jan 16 and Jun 29, then every other Saturday. Residents should place rubbish in front of their homes in containers for workers. Fractured Ankle Miss Marguerite Ray of Martin Street suffered a fractured ankle skating at Paulson's rink. she is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Ray. Carol Singer participants listed for annual house-to-house Christmas Eve event under the direction of the United Church pastor. Read names include June Wilcox Beverly Wilcox and others. Dorothy Clark of Hartsdale spent holidays with relatives in Beacon Falls.
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Beacon Falls
Frank Semplenaki
Beacon Pally
Marguerite Ray
Matin Street
Seymour High School
Jade Foll
Paulson
Seymour
George Ray
Rowby Harner
United Church
June Wilcox
Beverly Wilcox
Care] Taaders
Googe Mitchell
George Leopard
John Leopard
Garry Thorpe
Anthony Walowski
Leo Lennon
James Upright
Jan Leopard
Lilla Ford
Joan Bachinsky
Mary Ellen Lennon
Stamford Youth Reported Missing Amid Stale Clues
A Stamford youth named Staniford Aubertglas, a Amberdt student, is missing after leaving his home Monday night. Police have little hope of locating him, noting no family or tuition lines to explain his absence. Authorities consider the case serious as they search for clues and his exact whereabouts remain unknown.
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Atumford
Duc
Polomobile
Tim Reflects on Childhood Dream Realized
In The Outlook, Tim recalls one childhood wish tied to his mother combing his hair. He notes a moment when he felt a dream realized, reflecting on the simple gesture and its meaning.
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S. Chuckle Dock
Tim
Oaths Planned for Shea Caine and Mengacel at Hartford Capitol
Three new state representatives Shea Caine and Mengacel to take oaths at the Hartford capitol on Wednesday January 5 beginning two year terms. Caine follows his father in public service and plans to introduce bills while pursuing ward voting efforts amid limited disclosed agendas.
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Shea; Caine
Mengacel
Aied
M. Leonard Caine, Jr
Achim Mengacel
State Capitol
Hartford
Mr. Caine
Atty
Martin
L. Guine
Fie Naugatick
Cains
Ails Tynes
Margneci
Rms
Raymond
Im Shea
Will ‘Baran
Athy
Caine Uauilly
Shea
Dng
Vets Hospital Visiting Hours Debate At Town Hall
The Naugatuck council urged checks on visiting hours at veterans hospitals and advised delegations to arrange with hospital officials in advance. They discussed reburial plans for war dead, posting lists of eligible men for funerals, securing a post office box for council communications, and logistics to avoid clashes with post events. A blank ammunition purchase was approved and council representation to a commerce charter revision group was named.
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iThe
Naugatuck
Veterang ‘Council
Nignt
Hefoin
Veterans
Christias
Warnot
Courch
Naugatucs Post
Taeurton
Joseph C. Ruytkwiech
Thulrman Rack
Hospital Bulletin On Patients At Local Hospitals
Joseph Kragosh aged 13 from 13 Part Place was rushed to St Marys after an emergency operation. He arrived by Community ambulance in fair condition, hospital officials report. Joseph Foley, 28, of Beatt ghreat street remains a medical patient at St Marys. Merle Hyde of Quinn Street is a medical patient at Walterbury Hospital.
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Joseph Kragosh
St. Mary's
Noupital
Tuan
Joseph Foley
Beatt Ghreat
Tdo
Bt. Mary's Hospital
Waterbury
Mra
Merle Hyde
Quinn Street
Walterbury Hospital
Gormley urges curb on driving amid icy rain glaze
A compact briefing notes Gormley urges unnecessary driving curb as icy rain coats highways. Reports cover UN Security Council poised on cease operations in Java by midnight Friday, Lovett criticizing PRC labeling, Mindszenty arrest as communist oppression, Pardons board approving Bradford parole, missing Caribbean plane search, slight California quake, Midwest snowstorm expanding, and McCarran blocking anti-lynching rush through Congress.
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Gormley
Netherlands
UN Security Council
Java
Rain Ends Ice Storm Hazard Across Connecticut
Warm rain reduced ice and traffic danger in Connecticut after a mid morning ice storm degraded into rain. No injuries or pedestrian incidents were reported in Naugatuck as temperatures reached 46 degrees by noon. State police urged caution on icy highways while Merritt Parkway speed limits eased back to normal and crews continued sanding curves and hills.
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Naugatuck
Isla
Connecticut
Mototisma
Merritt Parkway
Great Laken
Gormley
John J. Gormley
Brent Canger
Sariols
Sariols Auto Acci
Dents
Alao
Hartford
Obituary Notice for Jacob Huter 84 in Naugatuck
Jacob Huter 84 longtime Naugatuck resident died yesterday at his home on Rubber avenue He was a former bootmaker at U S Rubber Co plant retiring 20 years ago A Austrian by birth he lived in Naugatuck 65 years Funeral services will be held at 430 PM from Buckmiller Funeral Home 22 Park Place to St Francis Church with a requiem Mass at 9 PM Burial will be in St James Cemetery Friends may call this evening from 7 to 9.
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Jacob Huter
Rubber Avenue
Austria
Huter
Naugatuck
U. S. Rubber Co
Buckmiller Funeral
Park Place
St. Francis’ Church
St. James' Cemetery
Births in St Marys Hospital Waterbury and surrounding areas
Birth announcements: William Henry Schmelcke Jr to Mr and Mrs W H Schmelcke of Waterbury born Dec 24 at St Marys Hospital. Luynn Lynn Krzykoskh daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Krzykoskh born Dec 26 at St Marys Hospital. Parents include Mme Genevieve Wlocdie Jak and Miss Erickson noted in Woodbine Street and Rubber Avenue area notices.
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Schmelcke
St. Mary's
San
Wiliam Heary, Jr
Wik Hiatt
Central Overnue
Waterbury
Mra
Schmelcke Iy
Francis Martin
Schmalcke
Hrzyroshki
St. Mary's Hospital
Luynn Lynn
Walter Krzykoskh
Woodbine Streeh
Kreyhousel
Genuvieve Wlocdie
Jak
Exchange Club Reelects Paul Buckmiller President
Naugatuck news: Paul Buckmiller reelected as Exchange Club president for a six month term at a Park Place restaurant meeting. Officers named include Eater Wislock vice president Dr Sidney Grosberg secretary Thomas Seaily cashier Joseph Manahan and Leandra Lavigne on the board. Also notes a Man of the Year ballot and Feb 1 deadline for nominations. In other local court news Michael Daly of Naugatuck received a 60 day jail term suspended 60 days on conditions but the suspension was revoked. Daly was convicted of assaulting a 15 year old boy at Main and Maple streets. John Kochanowski and Alex Urnenn were found innocent of breach of the peace after a disturbance at an Arena home.
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Michael Daly
Naugatuck
Main
Maple Streets
James Fenton
John Kochanowski
Alex Urenn
P. Scott Street
John ‘Hanley
Disturbanica
Arena
Kochanowsk
Naugstuck Exchange Club
Park Place
Paul ©. Buckmiller
Eater Wislock
Sidney Grosberg
Thoma Seaily
Castier
Joseph P
Bowles Names Bennett as Secretary in Connecticut
Governor elect Chester Bowles announced the appointment of Darlas J. Bennett of Lyme as executive secretary to the new administration. The $6,006 annual post ties Bennett to Bowles through prior work in the OPA in Hartford and Washington, and to a successful gubernatorial campaign. Bennett runs a Tyme based accounting and consulting business.
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Hartford
Chester Bowles
Darlas J. Bennett
Lyme
Bennett
Bowles
OPA
Washington
Piso
Aly Contie
Tyme
Board Opens Bids Today On $700,000 School Bonds Issue
An adjourned meeting of the board of warden and burgesses will open bids at 4 oclock in the town hall for a $700,000 school bonds issue to finance three new строю buildings. Advertising for bids was placed in financial papers across New England New York and Chicago. A premium from the purchaser is expected to cut interest rates to about two percent from two and a quarter percent.
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Sittesen
Tour Sbarns
Coop
New England
Talaphona Co
Chuvch
Baller House
Paanenger
Caribbean
Efron
Chicago
Midwest
Atlantic Cress
Great Lakes
Pwinda
Wisconsin
Hoves
New York
Chicaro
New Year Holiday Plans Face Local Closings and Events
Gala celebrations are planned as New Year approaches with Watch Night services at several churches and New Year’s Eve dances organized by local groups. Public and parochial schools resume around early June, while town offices mostly close Friday and reopen Monday. Factories including U S Rubber Co and Naugatuck plants announce weekend and holiday shutdowns with returns Monday. Banks and local businesses set holiday hours and resume schedules, as parochial and public entities adjust for the New Year observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parachial Sehoats
Tay
Rindon Manufacturing Co
Bristol Co
T.fp. Butterfield, Inc
J. M. Russell Manufacturing Co
Naupatuck Manufacturing Co
Naugnatuck Savings and National Banks
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John J. Gormliuy
Cher
Parmita
Lusund
Sollawe
Peter Paul
Vffico
Moon
Varkage
Neiwe Street
Misa
Dorothy
Clark
Hartsdale
Quncat
Burton Road
Stamford Youth
Iiguer
Inerenrk, Nougatuch Furnitory Co. Sontl Mala
Rom, Shea
United Presa
Paris
United Nations Secerity Council
Patestho
Robert Lovett
Chine
United States
Lovett
Hungary
Joseph Cardinal Mindszenty
Fardon
Boston
Executive Councils Committee On
Bradford
John Noxon
Noxon
Pittsfiild
Ron
Alagraville
Calif
Marysgilly
Pittsburgh
McCarran
Nevada
Congress
MccCarran
Senate Committee
Khip
Ponce de Leon
UN Biscayne Bay
Miami
Beach
Murry Nel
Studebiker Yoor
Aimerdsth
Stuleboker
Af Erickson Mytars
Ady
Exchange Club Reelects
Paul Buckmiller
Colpbration
John Ou. Ferris
U.S. Rubber Co
Naugatuele Glass Co
Peter Paul, Inc
U. S. Tubber Co
Oak Farm
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