State approves Lewis Street land sale for 30 new homes
The State Home Authority approves the purchase of about 14 acres on Lewis Street from Naugatuck Lumber Co. for 30 houses at a cost of 16000. The project includes utilities and is part of a broader plan with 200+ applications on file and a February 15 contract deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Street
State Home Authority
T. Rex Behrman
Naugatuck Authority
Naugetuck Lumber Co
Lool Authority
Behrman
Naugatuck
Naugewam Village
Naugatuck Lumber CH
Spencer Street
Francis
Russell Streets
Nanganam
Neugatuck Lumber Co
Thief Hits Jackpot and Other Notable Thefts of the Year
A Travelers Insurance survey names top screwball crimes including a New Orleans theater safe $600 theft during Strike It Rich, a Kansas City flower shop $21 grass seed and mower theft, and other odd caps from Newark alarms to Florida alligators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Des
New Orleans
Kansas City
Missouri
Travelers Insurance Companies
Newark
N. J
Florida
Newly Appointed Senator Criticizes Federal Taxes
Hartford reports Connecticut's newly appointed senator designates William Benton of Southport criticized federal luxury taxes as unsound. He warned production suffers under a 2 percent excise tax on finished goods while urging tough budgeting and balance. Benton supports the Marshall Plan but cautions against endless government loans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Connecticut
Wiliam Brenton
Southport
Benton
Europe
Around The World In Brief Highlights of wartime notices
Traffic deaths in the United States are projected at 31 500 for the year, down 500 from last year according to the National Safety Council. India recognizes the Chinese Communist regime becoming the first British Commonwealth nation to do so. Britain Australia and New Zealand may follow on January 7. Eastern Airlines sues Bolivian pilot Eric Klor Bridoux for 550 000 over a fatal November 1 Washington airport crash. A three hour general strike disrupts Milan’s industry with injuries in street clashes. Isbrandtsen Shipping plans to run three ships through the Shanghai blockade despite a State Department warning. A Viet Nam state within the French union is established by agreement in Indo China. Paris embassy bombing damages Polish diplomatic premises but causes no serious injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
National Safety Council
New Delhi
India
London
Britain
Australia
New Zealand
Hong Kong
Isbrandtsen Shipping Line
Shanghai
State Department
Saigon
Indo-China
Viet-Nam
Archambaults Welcome Second Son in Bristol Terrace Birth
At Waterbury Hospital on December 24 a second son and third child named Jean Joseph was born to Mr and Mrs Paul Archambault of Bristol Terrace. Mrs Archambault previously Mary Brida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John St. John
Ann Whitcomb
Scott Street
St. Mary's Hospital
Mary Aon
John Joseph
Archambault
Waterbury Hospital
Jean Joseph
Paul Archambault
Bristol Terrace
Mary Brida
Hospital Bulletin Patient Mrs Russell Weaving
Mrs Russell Weaving of Meadow Street is a patient at Harkness Pavilion Presbyterian Hospital New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Weaving
Meadow Street
Harkness Pavilion
Presbyterian Hospital
New York
New Year's Celebrations Planned Here
Naugatuck prepares for a long holiday weekend with many plants closing after today and reopening Tuesday January 4. New Year dances and church services are planned across the borough with multiple masses and watch services scheduled for New Year’s Eve and Day.
Fire Destroys Downtown Torrington Building
A two story brick structure in downtown Torrington burned in the morning, destroying offices and three stores once housing the Alhambra theater. Fire Chief Edward F. Goodman estimated damage at 250000 dollars and no injuries were reported. Ten adjoining tenants evacuated as crews from Torrington and nearby towns fought the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torrington
Torminghen
Bowles Assured No Premature Rent Decontrol
Hartford reports Governor Bowles received assurance from Washington that rent controls will not be lifted in Connecticut until the housing shortage ends. After a briefing with Tighe Woods, Bowles opposed planned reductions in four counties and warned of soaring rents if deregulatory steps proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Bowles
Washington
Connecticut
Tighe E H. Woods
Windham
Tolland
Middlesex
Litchfield
Official Report On Pension Cost To Be Given Tues
The pension cost report will be presented by Rus sell Hooker at a Borough Board of Warden and Burgesses meeting Tuesday night in Town Hall. Hooker will provide full figures on the borough portion of the retirement plan and explain the entire program. Officials estimate the institute cost could reach upwards of 100000, with delivery details noted for Great Oak Farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naugatuck
U.S. Rubber Co
Inclding Cos
Russell Hooker
Hartford
Board of
Warden and Burgesses
Etelock
Halenurt
Tiarry
Carter Toshly
Hooker
Dornaph
Talbot Would Accept GOP Nomination For Senator
Welfare Superintendent J Rudolph Anderson praises holiday compassion by organizations clubs and schoolchildren for aiding the disadvantaged at Meadowbrook Home. He commends Central Avenue school pageant led by Mrs Fitz Maurice and Miss Meegan and lists groups assisting with toys food and clothing in Naugatuck community efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Rudolph Anderson
Meadowbroat
Central Avenue School
Fitz
Maurice
Meegan
Town Farm
Anderson
Salvation Army
Naugatuck Lodge of Elks
U. S. Rubber Co
Supervisors’ Club
Naugatuck
Woman's Naugatuck Exchange Club
Glendale Community Club
Valuck Ciwaingit
Catholic Waovem
Sauuuluck Aarie of
Eagles
U.S. Rubber Co. Birks’ Club
Naugatuck Biitary Club
C Ladies' Auxiliary
Crusader Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Philharmonics of
Vit's Smoke Shop
Little Pro Basketball League Rules Announced
Bradford E. Smith of the Navgathier's Men's Club outlined eligibility for the Little Pro Basketball League for boys ages nine to twelve residing in Naugatuck or Beacon Falls or members of the Waugatuck YMCA on Jan 1. Registration requires a birth certificate, YMCA desk submission before the first practice, and proper clothing and equipment. George F. Goodwin of Naugatuck High School will supervise three practice sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tautte
Bradford E. Smith
Navgathier's
Naugatuck
Beacon Fallas
Waugatuck
Tevus
Aunh
jJevseya
Blanka
YMCA
Smith
George F. Goodwin
Naugatick High School
Oonach
Borough May Have Two Places On GOP Ticket In 1950
Ally Joseph B Talbot says he would accept the Republican nomination for United States senator in 1950 if offered. He indicated he might join James Pf Patterson as GOP congressional candidates for the boroughs ballot in the November 1959 election, contingent on convention results and opposition to Senator Brien McMahon or the Democratic nominee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph B. Talbot
Senate
GOP
Talbot
James Pf. Patterson
Fifth District
Sentative
United States
Conyvention Cress
Tmbot
Donmerade
Brien McMahon
William
Old Timers Banquet Arrangements Set by East Side Committee
East Side committee to organize the annual Old Timers Banquet for the club’s members. Plans for event timing place and details will be discussed at the meeting, with a banquet to be held in March or early April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Side Committee
Roof Steel Arrives For Central Avenue Elementary School
The long awaited roof steel for the new Central Avenue Elementary School has arrived and is being erected today by workmen. J Nelson Judy, chairman of the board of education and building committee, announced the delivery was delayed by the steel ice and arrived sometime this week. Construction had been held up awaiting the steel delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Avenue
J. Nelson Judy
Board of Education
Naugatuck Planning Commmission
Judy
Accusation Against UMW Leaders Shocks Coal Community
The West Virginia Coast Association accuses Teh Te Baws cronies of rigging district unions by importing men who bow to UMW chief Lucas Hower Maine Gerortietlentes Barcutney. The monthly publication frames the claim as a complete quiaster in the joint try.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles van
West Virginia Coast
Teh Te Baws
Lucas Hower
Maine Gerortietlentes Barcutney
United Mine Workers
Also Mentioned on This Page
Stork
Santa
Girl Scouts
New York City
State
St. Michael’s Episcopal Church
Radio City
Empire State Buildings
Big City
George Schlosser
Ronald Fowler
Donald MacVicar
John McGroury
Nets
Ipalias
Tex
Pridge
Detroit
Athens
Chums
Miami
City
Mich
Tei
Eastern Airines
Hes
Eric Klor Bridoux
Eastern Airlines
Milan
Italy
Milan Chamber of Labor
Paris
France
Poland
Dlast
St. Francis
St. Hedwiz's
St. Mary's Church
Holy Savior Pol National Catholic Church
Frank Niemec
Satem Lutheran Church
Donald L. Kent
Hillside Congregational Church
Harry J. Elestim
Woods
Middletown
Cromwell
Portland
Middlesex County
Winsted
Thomaston
Wate Lawn
Plymouth
Litchfield County
Fosseh E. Talbot
James Moore
Church Street
Ric
John J. Saerfan
Ane Hiumper
Peckya Adyy
Nauwituck
Oia
Mil Fonariow
Witel
the Naugatuck News
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!