Shannon to Be Sworn In This Afternoon
Shannon set to be sworn in as Connecticut governor this afternoon at the state capitol in Hartford. The ceremony follows the departure of Governor McConaughy and will prepare the way for the new administration led by Shannon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shannon
Hartford
Connecticut
Mit
Vernon
Supreme Court
Willian M. Muleblo
Janes TL
McGonaughy
Owen i
Expurlonen
Wifaol
Wifaol Elevter
Sarved
Breienopor
Federation of Labor Blythie Bygatay
Santite
Chile
Coningueut
Rainnard
Perlad
Somiukhy
Ynself
Cathalie
Tome
Huey
Saino
Tiichts Et Colummbus
Bridgeport
Ratuel
Connecticut Gov McConaughy Dies After Brief Illness
Governor James Lukens McConaughy died unexpectedly after a brief illness at age 60. He collapsed 24 hours after arriving at Hartford Hospital and died within minutes of his wife being summoned. Capitol rites and family services were planned, with no state funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
McConaughy
Capitol
United Press
James Lukens McConaughy
Hartford Hspiln
Tme
Gover Stor Giga
Sheridan Reports New Pumper Tests Successful
The article notes new pumper tests conducted by the Nowganick fire department with the American Gladleinee Co. engineer PU overseeing tests. Authorities cite extreme turbulence affecting performance and the tests aim to validate the unit for potential service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan
Nowganick
Andrew Wende
Shevlin
Chet Sheridan
Che
Tomadame
American Gadleinee Co
Matheonal
Rae
Births at St. Mary's and surrounding notices
Birth announcements list several newborns and families including a son for Judge John J. McDonouch and Mrs. Edward C. Gingenheld in Waterbury. Other births mention Mrs. Clifford E. Sharrow, Mrs. Alfradl J. Borne of Naugatuck, and a Clark child born at Clark Macy's Hospital in Waterbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's
Bitul
Wornatraet
Gingenheld
Anamnony McRinevigel
John J, McDonouch
Lingenhele
Mtr
Edward C. Gingenheld
WD Walntt
Sherrow
Maren Lof Xen
Ronald Cuter
Hadawiah
Clifford EB. Sharrow
Ua Reobertroot
Alfradl J. Borne
Naugatuck
Sumusl Shorrow
Laredo
Clark St. Macy's Hospital
Waterbury
Mrr
Mra
Wilson
Wil
Clark
Ralph Gonmmott
Dorby
Salvation Army Fund Exceeds Annual Campaign Quota
The Salvation Army fund drive topped its annual quota by about 800 dollars, reaching 4188.03 with 304 dollars donated by a player from the Tanlern Maulle club and contributions from Peter Paul Inc. The fund treasurer Norman Wood announced the result and thanked the public. the Line committee will spend the money in the best possible manner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notmen Wood
Peter Paul Inc
Wood
Corls
Xupperk
Stele Line
Marine Corps League State Convention Plans Announced
The Marine Corps League announces its state convention to be held at the Stent thad hotel in Eldgrnert on June 25 and 26. The Clichetu Thlorry detachment of Bridgeport will host the event, with Hinaet Lehresinger named flags bearer in the state color guard by state president Mes. Efelen Hogers during the Auxiliary meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eheaupalteuit
Stentthad
Ealdgrnert
Jona
James O'Brien Dies In Hospital
James O'Brien 21 Church Street Waterbury died in Sir Mary's Hospital after a morning incident. He was a longtime state highway department employee born December 26 1884 in Wagan Lucie Rept. Survived by brother Martin O'Brien of Naugatuck. Fire call described as routine at 8:25 cast night at Naugatuck Chemical. No apparatus used. Funeral arrangements incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danvea O'Brien
Church Street
Sir Mary's Hospital
Waterbury
Mr. O'Brien
Wagan
Lucie
Rept
Ufe
State Highway Department
Martin O'Brien
Naugatuck
Naugatuck Chemical
Meeting on Groveside School Plan for Central Avenue Replacement
Parents and residents urged to attend Central Avenue School Parent Teacher Association meeting Thursday night at 9. The group discusses replacing Central Avenue with a new school near the present site and the temporary reopening of Graveside School to relieve crowding, with Graveside to host kindergarten and grades one to six if approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Avenue School
Tock Uty
Frank DB. Beastes
Central Avenue
Graveside
Peaslee
Boustec
Nicholng Exngelhardt
Mrg
Panslee
Engalhardt
Seriosis
Harold W. Chite
Tandend
Grovealde School
Board of
Mduestion
Central Avenue Rehoos
Peurson House
Kiedergarten
New Haven Road
Youl Io
Pradea
Funeral Services For Infant Rydzik
Funeral services were held for infant Peter Rydaik Jr at 11 o'clock this morning at Fitzgerald Funeral Home North Malin Street Wa terbury. The infant son of Mr and Mrs Peter Rydzik of Badcon Falls is survived by his maternal grandmother Mrs Edward Rapdcki and paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Leo Rydzik. Burial followed at St James cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Rydaik
Peter Rydsik
Beacon Falls
St. Mary's Hospital
Waterbury
Edward Rapdcki
Leo, Rydzix
Badcon Falls
Fitzgerald
North Malin Street
St. James
Borough Mourns Governor McConaughy with Flags at Half Mast
Borough residents express shock and sympathy after the sudden death of Governor James L. McConaughy. Local officials and citizens recall his visits, support for Connecticut athletes, and wartime OSS service, with messages from Harold E B Chittenden and Congressman James T Patterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McConaughy Town Hall
Carter
Florida
James L. McConaughy
Naugatuck
Connecticut
Harold EB. Chittenden
Atty
Joseph E. Talbot
Noaupatuck
Spee" Shea
New York Yankees
Dupos
Honolulu
McConruphy
Talbot
Talbot O
Idolph “Anderson
Ein Hyete
Wis
L. Richard
Beldon
Anderson
Cay
Patterson
James T. Patteron
Novgatuck
Washington
MeaConaughy
Enere
Jim McGarausky
Asian
China
OSS
Burouga
McConaughy
Corp Rados Body To Arrive Tomorrow Night
Daniel Joseph Rado a World War II casualty and son of Mr and Mrs Marios Rado 81 Coen Street will arrive in the borough tomorrow evening on the 627 o clock train Arrangements for the military funeral service are in charge of Adam Mengacsi chairman of the Veterans Council and the Martanapi Rado post Italian American Veterans Funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 820 o clock from Buckwjer Funeral Home 22 Park Place to St Franciss Church where a solemn high mass of requiem will be celebrated at 9 o clock Visitors may call at the funeral home Wednesday afternoon and evening from 210 to 1000
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
We Corp
Daniel Joseph Rado
Marios Rado
Coen Street
Military Fungal ‘Service
Adam Mengacsi
Veterans. Council
Marstanapi-Rado Post
Buckw@jer
Finland Accepts Soviets Proposal for Treaty Talks
Helsinki reports the Finnish Government will negotiate a treaty with the Soviet Union forming a friendship and military alliance. Cabinet and President Paasikivi approved the decision after a cabinet meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helsinki
Finland
Paasikivi
It Means War Senator McKellar Presses Russia Warning
Senate member Kenneth McKellar of Tennessee presses the government to serve notice on Russia warning that any further seizure of European territory could escalate to war. The report includes references to De Valera and touring plans in the United States with speeches in New York San Francisco and Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Kenneth *McKellar
Tennessee
Russia
Wari
DE Valera
Ramon
New York
O'Dwyer
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Red Cross Fund Near Ten Thousand In 1948 Drive
The Iscal Red Cross Chapter announced this morning that the campaign total reached $9 919 08, approximately forty percent of the local quota of $27 260. The figure reflects progress toward the annual Red Cross fund goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross Fund
Iscal’ Red ‘Cross
Night School Spring Opens Tonight in Borough
Evening Adult Education program resumes spring term with new classes starting this month. Dressmaking Lip reading English and Citizenship begin tonight in room 9 of the high school at 7 15. An instructor Edward Diamond of Waterbury led lip reading and conversation classes for civilians and veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude MM. Madigan
Pin.t
Madigan
Postmaster Green Stricken In New York
Postmaster Frank T. Green fell ill yesterday at the Commodore Hotel in New York City while awaiting a visit from Mrs. Greerl who had been returning from Detroit. A brother Clarence Green left for New York to bring him back to the borough after the hotel doctor approves the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank T. Green
Commodore
New York City
Greerl
Detroit
Mich
Clarence. Green
New-York
Deaths in Beacon Waterbury March 7
Fragmentary obituary notice appears to record deaths and burial details in Waterbury with scattered names and places such as Main Street and St James cemetery. The text also references milk products and an Oak Farm milk order, but the meaning is unclear due to corruption.
Miss Anderson Is Crowned Grange Cinderella at Beach Valley Dance
Severe crowds from Lowna and nearby towns attended the Beach Valley Grange dance where Miss Anne Anderson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest Anderson of New Haven road, was chosen Miss Cinderella in a Beacon Valley Grange contest. Judges selected Miss Benson as runner up amid ties and featured a program by the Stardust Rangers. A separate item reports police removing a car tied up traffic on Sheol street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Lowna
Beach Valley Grange
Anne Anderson
Ernest Anderson
Bew Haven Road
Cinderella
Beacon Valley Grange
Is Benson
Ernest Benson
Pond i
Agnes Proko
Milas Prokop
Seymour High School
Stardust Rangers
Charlie Gerkosky
Beacon
Falls
Eddie
Bamba
Seymour
Robert Brackkowski
Johnny Miller
Bencon Falla
Curly" Ragganni
Ansonia
Memorial Day Proclaimed for James McConaughy Death
Governor Shannon declared Wednesday a four day period of public mourning and prayer for James L C McConaughy who died yesterday. He ordered schools courts and public buildings closed and a memorial service at the State Capitol at 2 PM with flags flown at half mast through April 7.
Governor's Florida trip canceled by fainting spell
At a Thursday press conference the governor spoke of two long range plans and then announced a 10 day Florida vacation with his wife. He fainted just before departure and was placed in bed, ending the trip. A family service will be held at Wesleyan University chapel with burial at the family's discretion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regula
Florida
Wey
Wesleyan University
McConaughy
Women's groups sponsor card party and meetings tonight
A corn party follows the Women's Benefit association business meeting at Mrs Rocco Subla’s Wolfe avenue home. Loyal Daughters of the United church meet at Mrs Sarah Malone’s Feldapar avenue home for devotions. St Joseph Lenten devotions at 7 90 at St Michael's. Center School PTA hosts its regular monthly meeting Thursday at 8 o'clock. Weekend guests include Dorothy McGeever of New York and nurse Gera Bronson of Taft School Watertown visiting Mr and Mrs John McGeever on Feldspark avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Benefit Association
Rocco Subla
Wolfe Avenue
Guarchwomen
the Loyal Daughters of the United Church
Sarah Malone
Feldapar Avenue
Dorothy McGeever
New York City
Gera Bronson
Taft School
Watertown
John McGeever
Feldspark Avenue
Nenegeick Hatters
Auk
Also Mentioned on This Page
Justice Maltbie
Jamls
Hlness
Tames ‘Lukens’ McConaughy
Salvation. Army
Marine Corps League
James O’brien
Groveside
Central Avenue Pta
N. H
Rydzik
Haun
Dee Avery
Corp. Rado
Manchester
N. 1
New Hampshire
Bowey
Stassens
Chicago
Midwest
California
Vienna
Austria
U. S
C-I-O
Red Cross
Mark
Daily News
Daily ‘News
Green
N. Y
Ryd2ik, Peter
Main Street
Barlas
Grange
Lois Benson
Sheol
St. Michael's Church
PTA
Center School Parent-Teacher Association
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!