Red Cross Collections Reach Major Total in Valley Chapter
The Red Cross War drive reported 8 574 in yesterday's notices and said overall collections amount to 4 574 380, about one fifth of the 42 000 quota for the Naugatuck chapter. Donors include Edward Honyotski and numerous local residents and clubs contributing sums from 2 to 60 dollars, with many individuals listed by name and pledge.
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Red Cross
Detive
Goaries
DL. Berger
Naugatuck
Ares
Edward Honyotski
Mra
Dori Sheinman
St. Fellas Sheinman
Ajit. Lorentzen
Reson Penayel
Fidear J. Cossette
Rheinhold
Passeck
Marie McCluire
Clonevieve Campbell
Moma A A. Sitar
Mfr
Julius Roganski
Joseph Sitar
Jurl Flematreet
Williamt Efer
Greet
Samuel Mohler
Michael Janowics
Henry Pope
M. L Martius
Phil Robinson
Kfenry A. Marler
Otis Tatwards
Crenevieve Pastel
Planche Beelklings
Strate
John Svenson
Ste
Chaaick
Chittenden
Wo FE. Robinson
Rose Retbin
Robert Worrell
Theodore Johnson
Milas Mannieff
Clifford
Mtr
Cline Swanson
Miss Fraily Killer
Owen Owens
Francis J Sokaleski
Clinton W. Radviws
Freederick Raha
Peter Moruska
Society of Conseregationnal Church
Lillie T. Mewin
Josephine Sodlosky
John O'Donnell
John AL O'Donnell
Walter Westberg
Swanson
Atacat
No Action Tonight on Tax Appointment Feared
Political observers noted no action set for a tax collector appointment. No notice had been sent to board members for a special meeting, and the four Democratic members had not arrived. Names mentioned included Mrs. Mary Mitcerald and Mrs. Tuth Parson, both clerks in the tax office, bonded to the borough in large amounts as candidates.
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Sueceessou
Jamed TW
Mittgerald
Mary Mita Berald
Tf. Melkeon
I Barriecourt
Owas
Mitcerald
Tuth Parson
Watson
Witezerald
Fish and Game Club Meeting Tomorrow
The Natatuck Mish and Chanmie sso MOON will meet tomorrow at the town hall to finalize plans for the annual motion pice Ute show set for April 1 at the Gem theater. Proceeds from the show will be asked to purchase yeatie for distribution in this area, with repsWarly at the Mattatuele Mus ry stopping in Ol Brooke Sty Waterbury.
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Natatuck
Chanmiesso Moon
MSN
Gem Theater
Risdon Mfg Awarded Army Navy E for War Materials
Risdon Mfg Co of the second Naugatuck plant won the Army Navy E pennant for excellence in producing vital war materials. The ceremony plans were discussed by officials including Earl A. Copp and Lewis A. Dibble. Navy officials will participate.
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Risdon Mfg. Co
Army-Navy
Naugatuck
Army
Lewis A. Dibble
Copp
U. S. Rubber Company
Four Connecticut Men Reported Killed In Action
War department announces four Connecticut soldiers killed in action in the central Pacific and European theaters. Corporal Philip N. Riccia of West Hartford and three others named Arthur St. Hiesak, George S. Rajeula, and Richard F. Sperry are listed as killed in action or missing. Navy notes two Marines wounded. one sergeant is missing in action as reports detail casualties and status.
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Washington
Connecticut
War Department
Philip N. Riccia
Levesque Avenue
West Brartford
Central Pacific Sea
Gres Technion Severant
Arthur St. Hiesak
Propson Avenue
Meriden
Stat
Navy Department
Reosavio M. Sperragza
Fim Street
Champsonville
Teirst
Sebastian P. Ueeedo
Teont Street
Dartford
Benjamin I. Wikern
Oz Buck Street
Putnata
Eleven Measles Cases Reported in Woodbridge
State health department weekly report shows 11 measles cases in Woodbridge and a rise to 43 across Connecticut. Naugatuck reports none. Waterbury adds a single measles case. Lobar pneumonia and scarlet fever, meningococcal meningitis, and whooping cough also shift, while diphtheria and poliomyelitis show no cases.
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Connecticut
State Health Department
Waterbury
Woodbridge
Presidential Aide Daniels Admits Suggesting Resignation
Jonathan Daniels told the senate agriculture sub committee he advised Harry Slattery of the Rural Electrification Administration to resign to take another government post. He repeated his earlier refusal to answer similar questions last week.
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Washington
Marvel
Jonathan Daniels
Harry Slattery
Rural Electrification Administration
Daniels
Senate Agriculture Subcommittee
Argentina Denies Safe Passage For German Diplomats Ship
Rio de Janeiro March 7 reports say Argentina refused safe conduct for a steamship carrying German diplomats to Lutshou. US Britain and Brazil rejected the request citing insufficient ship size, though officials expect a larger vessel may obtain safe passage.
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Rio de Janeiro
Argentina
Lutshou
United States
Great Britain
Brazil
Navy reports about 900 ships in fleet
Secretary of the Navy Knox states the United States had about 900 ships in commission. He notes the figure excludes small vessels and that 3844 ships existed at the war's start. The estimate reflects larger naval assets and is intended to clarify overall fleet size.
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Washington
Knox
United States
Governor Baldwin vows strict minors ban in bowling alleys
Hartford march UP governor Baldwin asserts the minors prohibition will be enforced to the letter. Bowling alley operators seek permission to hire boys under 16 to set pins. The Department of Labor has rejected the request.
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Hartford
Baldwin
Department of Labor
German Navy Claims Sink British Destroyer Off Tolland
Berlin reports that German naval forces sank a British 14-Boat and set two others afire off Tolland last night. There is no British confirmation of the enemy report.
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London
Mavel
Tolland
Berlin
Hope To Keep Non Essential Labor At February 1 Level
A plan to keep labor ceilings in non essential fields to February 1 levels and diverting discharged workers to invasion or high priority war plants is expected to develop from a Waterbury area Victory Manpower committee conference. Mrs Mary M Dewey said compulsion in recruiting manpower for critical industries was removed when non essential occupations were deferred under controlled hiring plans.
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Waterbury
Local Elks to Nominate Officers in Naugatuck Lodge Meeting
Exalted Ruler Louis Triano will preside at the Naugatuck lodge of Elks tonight at Church Street quarters. Officers for the coming year will be nominated and several applications for members are pending.
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Louis Triano
Naugatuck Lodge of
Ilks
Church Street
New Shoe Styles Display at Nor wash Shoe Store
Fresh family footwear showcased at the Nor wash Shoe Store located in the Neary Building with spring display items on view now.
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Norwash Shoe Store
Neary Building
Ady
Plan Afternoon Course For Canteen Aides
A new afternoon course for canteen aides will start soon under Mrs. John W. Hayes Jr. It is announced by Mrs. C. S. Austin, chair of the Canteen Corps, Naugatuck chapter, American Red Cross. Ten hours of lectures and ten hours of practical work will earn certificates. Training in nutrition is not required. Needing more workers urgently, residents are asked to call the Red Cross chapter house and register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Hayes, Jr
C. S. Austin
Naugatuck
American Red Cross
Cateen Corps
Red Cross Chapter
Naugatuck Rangers Drill Tonight
The Naugatuck Rangers will drill tonight at 8 o'clock with Lieut. James W. Thompson announcing. Members assemble at headquarters at 7:30 o'clock and plans are under way for an inspection at the Waterbury armory on March 22.
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Naugatuck Rangers
James W. Thompson
Waterbury
Fashion note from Naugatuck shop Rafael's
The advertisement highlights Rafael's at 108 Church Street as the destination for well dressed women in Naugatuck offering a range of fashionable apparel and accessories.
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Raphael's
Church Street
Naugatuck
Adv
William Engelhardt Former Painter Dies at 78
William A Engelhardt 78 of 164 North Main Street Waterbury died Monday afternoon in Waterbury hospital. Born in Germany May 24 1865 he came to the United States in 1893 and worked in painting and decorating before retiring ten years ago. Survived by four daughters Anna Margaret Matson and Mrs Cecil If Hanley and Mrs Joseph Hanley. Funeral Thursday at 2 p.m. Buckmiller Funeral Home Park Place Rev Edward R Hance will officiate. Interment Hillside Cemetery. Calling hours Tuesday 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday 2-5 and 7-9 p.m.
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William A. Engelhardt
North Main Street
Waterbury Hospital
Germany
United States
Engelhardt
Anna
Margaret Engelhardt
Cecil If. Matson
Joseph Hanley
Royal Arch Masons of
Naugatuck
Friendship Lodge
Herman Sons
Waterbury
Buckmiller Funeral Home
Park Place
Edward R. Hance
Congregational Church
Hillside Cemetery
Salvage Committee To Meet Monday
The Naugatuck Paper reports the salvage committee will meet at The News on Monday night at 8 pm. Arthur Jager announced plans for another March salvage drive. Borough-wide collectors include Clifford Teeple Sr Rev Joseph Kochunas Robert McFarland Cecil Matson Leo J. Brophy Harold Chittenden Harold Murtha John J. Sheridan Anthony Farrar Carl Moore Francis A. Clark James Kissane William Davison Edward Ring and Ralph Tucker. all members urged to attend.
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Naugatuck
Arthur Jager
Clifford Teeple
Joseph IX Kochunas
Robert McFarland
Cecil Matson
Leo J. Brophy
Harold FE. Chittenden
Harold Murtha
John J. Sheridan
Anthony Farrar
Carl Moore
Francis A. Clark
James Kissane
William Davison
Edward Ring
Ralph Tucker
Double Funeral Held For Elderly Maine Couple
Waterville Maine March 7 double funeral services for elderly couple who died within 15 hours. George L Cannon aged 80 and Mina Cannon aged 79 were laid to rest in a shared ceremony this afternoon.
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Waterville
Maine
George L. Cannon
Mina
American Losses In Air Battle Over Berlin Were Heavy
The report details heavy Allied losses in air combat over Berlin with 78 planes knocked out. Separately, a fire at Middlebury Lumber Co. on Straits Turnpike destroyed lumber and three company trucks, causing thousands in damage. Firefighters contained the blaze near the office, with the cause undetermined.
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Berlin
Middlebury Lumber
Middlebury Lumber Co
James I’. Kissane
Naugatuck
Straits Turnpike
Middlebury
Melville
Three Injured in Beacon Falls Crash Near Cemetery
A crash on a curve near Finesbridge cemetery Beacon Falls left Harold Wakelee and Albert Rathburn injured along with Lott Maloney who was thrown from the truck. Maloney initially listed as seriously hurt later improved while Wakelee’s elbow fracture was described as good. Rathburn sustained minor injuries and was arrested on reckless driving charges. The case proceeds in Beacon Falls court.
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Finesbridge Cemetery
Beacon Falls
Harold Wakelee
Pearl Street
Seymour
Albert Rathburn
Curtiss Street
Naugatuck
Lott Maloney
Maloney
Griffin
Wakelee
Derby
Rathburn
William Hill
Carl Carlson
Beacon Falls Court
School Board Sets Thursday Budget Meeting
The borough school board will meet Thursday afternoon to discuss a potential teacher pay increase tied to living costs. Harold Chittenden, superintendent, is to present a financial report for the past 11 months and possible year budget plans. Emil Mannweiler chairs the board, and secretary Michael Nolan will be away on U S Rubber Co. business.
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Emil Mannweiler
Harold FE. Chittenden
Michael Nolan
U. S. Rubber Co
Radio Headaches Cured by Metro Music Mart Ad
An ad from Metro Music Mart promotes relief for static fading buzzing and blind spots in radios. The copy claims expert radio service and sales at 88 Church Street. It presents a quick fix by visiting the shop for sound improvement.
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Metro Music Mart
Churgh St
Adv
Busy Docket Faces Boro Board Tonight
The borough warden and burgesses meet at the town hall to discuss next year’s budget and two proposed dumps. A police department survey, budget requests, and possible committee study are on the agenda. Warden Brophy warns tax increases if budgets rise. last year cuts left 23 mills. A manual of police regulations and charter sections is to be printed for department review tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Warden and Burgesses
Lee J. Brophy
John J. Gormley
Brophy
Public Works Department
Welfare Department
Manual of Police
Wilbur Hugar Returns To U S From Pearl Harbor
Wilbur Hugar, an electric welder from Clearview Pennsylvania, spent over a year and a half in Pearl Harbor as a civilian laborer for the Navy. He is visiting his sister Mrs. John Borisuck at 57 Central Avenue before being transferred to the Boston Navy Yard for return at week’s end. He had lived two years in Naugatuck prior to the Pearl Harbor assignment and previously worked for U S Rubber Co. in Naugatuck.
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Pearl Harbor
U. S. Navy
Wilbur Hugiur
Boston Navy Yard
Hugar
John Borisuck
Central Avenue
Clearview
Penna
Naugatuck
Navy Yards
U.S. Rubber Co
Mr. Hugar
Executive Committee Meets in Hobson Building
The executive committee of the local American Legion Post will meet Thursday at 8 p.m. in the new Legion clubrooms in the Hobson building. Post war activities.
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American Legion Post
New Legion
Hobson Building
Hen population grows to outnumber people in New England
Boston reports that New England's hen population now exceeds the human population by 50 percent, a 50 percent increase over 1938's census, according to the New England Poultry and Egg Institute of Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
New England
The
New England Poultry and Egg Institute of Boston
Allied Air Forces Report Record Berlin Raid Losses
United Press reports 176 enemy planes down in yesterday's Berlin raid by American air power. Eighty three by fighters and 93 by Fortresses, with 68 bombers and 10 fighters lost. Recon photos show fires after bombers left. British raids on France and Germany continue with heavy patterns. In Italy fighting shifts to the Casino sector while Adriatic weather limits land actions. Marshal Tito reports German pressure in Bosnia as Soviet mission arrives at his HQ.
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United Press
Berlin
Fortress
Eighth Air Force
Sweden
Stockholm
France
Germany
Paris
Bay of Biscay
Frankfurt
House of Commons
Admiralty
A. V. Alexander
Alexander
Great Britain
Penelope
Italy
Cassino
Adriatic
Rome
Jugoslavia
Marshal Tito
Bosnia
Slavestia
Marshal ‘Vito
Governor Baldwin Visits Bristol Company Tomorrow
Governor Raymond E. Baldwin will visit the Bristol Company plant in Platts Mills tomorrow afternoon to extend congratulations to the employer of the factory for contributing to the war effort on the home front. Workers were recently honored with Army Navy I5 and Treasury T awards and over subscribed their Fourth War Loan bond quota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond E. Baldwin
Bristol Company
Platts Mills
Treasury
Jeff's Restaurant Serves War Workers at Naugatuck Hub
Jeff's Restaurant at 22 Church Street offers daily meals to war workers in Naugatuck. The listing notes a full liquor license and marks the eatery as a daily destination for laborers in town.
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Jeff
Church Street
Naugatuck’s War Workers
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George Macary
Feeder Avenue
NAVY
Local
Elks
William Engelhardt
Middlebury Lumber Company
Wilbur Hugar
U. S
Hobson Bldg
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