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Newspaper
Naugatuck Daily News
Location
Naugatuck, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1925
Page
2
Warden Harris Whittemore Jr orders fire committee to count active fire police and plans steps to curb interference at alarms. A recent incident near Shefield lane involved a Kowalewski garage and barn fire sparked by gasoline火 reflections, drawing curious onlookers and risking hose deployment during the blaze.
Miss K Maude Smith a Republican and Miss Agnes L Breen a Democrat were reappointed for three years as members of the Board of charities. The action followed a special borough meeting with four burgesses and Warden Harris Whittemore concurring. The firemen faced parking obstructions by residents near fire routes and warned of possible custody for impeding responders.
Listings from WKA WNYC WIZ WMCA WDBX WOR WAAM WEAF WEPP WOO WEP and others show a busy schedule of dinner music piano and vocal ensembles from 6:00 to 12:30 a.m. including Waldorf Astoria Strand Theatre Hotel Roosevelt and Rue de la Paix Orchestra with multiple soloists and broadcasts across cities like New York Newark Philadelphia and Atlantic City.
Twenty years back in Naugatuck area notes list local movements. William Coleman joined J C Healy’s barber shop. Fred Crosby returned from Torrington to Naugatuck. Elmer Thompson and James Clifford visited Emmet J Hall on Ward Street. the Earle Hotel in Waterbury closed for good. Mrs John Harbourne visited family in New York. Naugatuck High fell 10-7 to New Haven in western Connecticut title clash. Tommers starred for New Haven, while Leary pitched seven innings for Naugatuck. Fire Chief Clark took over fire alarm duties. Charles Brahm fractured an arm at work. John Carr replaced Andrew Munson as gate tender. John J Grant married Catherine Lennon at St Francis Church. Memorial Day observations were quiet. First Division AOH picnic at Linden Park drew crowds. local golf links opened with 21 entrants in Hogey handicap, Fred Warner winning. Long note of various visits, weddings, and community events.
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Millville residents and prospective settlers await action at Hariford on a bill for state aid roads. If approved, Warden Harris Whittmore Jr hopes to undertake the cement paving to Millville Center this summer, with estimates placing the cost at about 66000. Alternative asphalt may reduce the price if chosen. Chief Engineer Weldon of the state highway department confirms paving will proceed if the appropriation is passed. The road is badly in need of attention and drivers seek relief soon.
William Graham of Greenwood Street was found guilty of breach of the peace and non support. Judge Frank A. Sears sentenced him to 360 days in New Haven county jail, with 180 days on each count and $13.80 in court costs. If cash is not paid, he must work the cost off, extending his confinement beyond a year. Prosecutor Clareont Tolles noted Graham had been released last March and had worked only four days since, amid repeated disturbances at his home.
A stream of social notices lists visitors and guests from New York City Providence Hartford and other places over the holidays. Local families welcomed relatives including the Nadine Haley Donnelly and Gerrity clans with trips between New York City and Bristol among Memorial Day weekend stays.
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