Residents Press For Public Park On Prospect Street
A reader from Union City urges the borough to convert a ground near James Street and Prospect Street, owned by Eastern Marble Iron Company, into a park with a pool and golf links. The letter appeals for safety, recreation, and a real park for the area.
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Securite
Iecite
Union Chy
James Hi Street
Prospect Street
Eastern Malleable Iron Company
Dea St
Theine
Union Cis
Cguby
PDIEN
Ghal
Wola Unio
Mutilated Body Found in Meadow Near Northwest Port Road
The mutilated body of Mas Marcae Pointe was found in Meadow on the Northwest Port road today. Her husband Eli Lapointe was arraigned in district court charged with beating her during an intoxicated rampage.
Stance Reaffirms Rice and Confetti at Weddings
A letter from Sunny Boy dated June 3 1926 defends the wedding custom of showering rice and confetti. The writer dismisses a critic calling the practice senseless saying it signals goodwill and joy. The note hints critics and praises the ritual while lightly rebuking the author Grouchy. The exchange reflects early 20th century social etiquette debates.
Traffic officers praised for courtesy in Naugatuck letter
A letter to The News defends several traffic officers in Naugatuck, praising those who handle Stop and Go signals with courtesy. The writer condemns officers who use insulting or profane language, stressing that respectful conduct is essential for public safety and authority.
Local officials named to two boards on June meeting
Michael Reidy was appointed a two year member of the board of assessors succeeding Irisbert Cleary. John Broadrick was appointed to the board of relief for three years succeeding Judge Harry H. Schofield. Salary for assessors is 370, relief pays 40 a year.
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Michael @. Reidy
Board of Assessors
Bar-Gessey
Irisbert Cleary
Whith
John Broadrick
Board of Relief
Harry H. Schofield
Special election on city manager charter to be held in Naugatuck
Officials who will preside at the special election on June 29 to decide the city manager charter will be named at an adjourned meeting of the warden and burgesses on June 16 in the borough court room. Voting will occur in all three wards with Yes and No ballots, no candidates on machines. The issue attracts strong interest and a large turnout is anticipated.
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Naugatuck
Eee
Wherwas
Charles Pond
Margaret Hoadley
Borough of
County of New Haven
State of Connecticut
Pond and Hoadley
Bethany Road
R. F. D. Bethany Road
Connecticut
Fire police named to curb fire scene interference
Chief William T. More, Herbert J. Cockroft, Edward Wilcox, Alfred J. Mele, Loomis, and William Fellows were appointed fire police to prevent interference at fires. The move follows complaints of motorists parking near fires and pedestrians obstructing operations, prompting Warden Harris Whittemore Jr. to recommend increasing the force to five officers.
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William T. More
Hferbert
Cockroft
Edward Wilcox
Alfred J. Mele
R. Re. Loomis
William Fellows
Harris Whittemore, Jr
Aoe
Beacon Falls column delayed publication
Beacon Falls news item carried by mistake on the trolley and arriving late to The News office will be published tomorrow in the Beacon Falls column, marking a brief delay in today's issue.
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Beacon Falls
Borough Court Continuances Granted by Judge Sears
Judge Frank A. Sears presided as two borough court continuances were granted. Charles Belovich of Springstreet, arrested for non support by Officers Farrell and Bulka, had his case continued 30 days. James Cass of 81 Weston Street, Waterbury, arrested for violation of automobile laws by Patrolman James Guddy, had the case continued until June 6 for operating without a license or registration.
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Charles Belovich
Springstreet
Farrell and
Bulka
James Cass
Westonstret
Waterbury
James Guddy
Frank A. Sears
Three Band Concerts On The Green This Summer
The Naugatuck Military Band will present three concerts on the Green this summer featuring popular airs and operatic works. One concert is planned for this month, another in July, and the final show in August. The Freemen have provided 800 dollars to cover costs. the band will handle rights and bandstand expenses.
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Naugatuck
City Briefs From Cape Cod To New York City Events
Readable items report travel from Cape Cod Washington D C New York City Claremont Adams New Haven and Springfield. Meetings noted include Emanuel Lutheran church Men s League and a Sons of Veterans Auxiliary gathering. Camp Qh Joy opens at Lake Quassapang. A birthday shower for Miss Clara Jengzell precedes her June wedding.
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George Houseknecht
Rubber Avenue
Cape. Cod
Mary Hughes
Anna
Bradley Street
Washington, D C
Mary Tuckey
Orchard Terrace
New York City
W. Tracy Cherity
Willam Gerrity
Cherrystret
Tamanuel Lutheran Church
Mass
Thomas Baxter
Olive Street
Charles Wilson
Charles, Jr
Adams
Lake Quassapang
Suimimet
Edward J. Keary
James F. Healy
Raymond Dowling
Joseph Benz
van Jones
James Wrenn
Helen Nelson
Park Avenue
Clara Jengzell
Esther Anderson
Mabel Minielson
Ellen Anderson
Naomi Peterson
Hilda Anderson
Caroline Krodel
Harry Short
New Elaven
Lorentaen
Bristol
J. Jenzell
A. Anderson
F. Anderson
Anderson
Nelson
O. Anderson
Wolstrom
W. Dolan
Jenzell
Verner Gustafson
Gar Wood Boats Win Albany to New York Race
Gar Wood's Baby Gar V won the Albany to New York race in 2 hours 58 minutes covering 120 miles beating the 20th Century Limited by 41 minutes. Both Baby Gar V and Baby Gar IV used Exide batteries supplied by T F Recroft at 11 Church Street. Gar Wood piloted the winning boat after transferring from Baby Gar V due to mechanical trouble.
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20Th Century Limited
Albany
New York
T. EF
Bxide
Church Street
Baby Gar TV
George
FISH AND GAME CLUB to Meet in Borough Court Room
The Naugatuck Wish and Game Protective association plans a meeting in the borough court room Wednesday at 8 o'clock. All members should attend to hear reports and discuss important business. The club invites new members to attend and sign up.
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Naugatuck Wish and Game Protective Association
Borough Court Room
Traffic policeman in Naugatuck urged to be courteous
A June 3 1925 letter from Naugatuck praises a traffic officer as a gentleman and asks that he refrain from profane or insulting language. The writer hopes the officer will use his authority to leave strangers with a good impression of the town.
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Naugatuck
Rumlow Blocked by US Destroyers Offshore
On June 3 three United States destroyers raced to New England waters to halt a shoreward liquor flow from the rum armada anchored off Boston harbor. A sea plan will assist the destroyers and coast guard boats based from Gloucester in this operation.
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Rumlow
Boston
Mass
United States
New England
Coast Guard
Gloucester
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