Motorcycle Accident Claims Former Naugatuck Resident in New Haven
Former Naugatuck resident Donald M. Johnson dies after a motorcycle collision with a right of way automobile driven by Mer Dresner at Chapel Street and Central Avenue New Haven. Johnson, 28, suffered a fractured skull and died at St Raphael's Hospital. Coroner investigates and funeral planned from Alderson Funeral Home Meadow Street with services to be conducted by Reverend William K Frenchberg. Burial at Crew Cemetery.
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Donald MM. Johnson
Mira
Manfred John
Natusatuck
Fountain Street
Haven
Wastville
New
Chapel Street
Central Avenue
New Flaven
Batwin Vs. Chesner
Winthrop Venue
New Eslaven
Naugatuck
St Liaphael’s Hospital
Robson
Gostop Sea
Mer
Dresner
Iensselaer Institute
N.Y
Wis
Theta Mi Creeternity
Army
Wie Corporation
Waterbury
Hiss
Alderson
Jon Chisslandee
James da Corrigan
Joseph
Charles Rade Elected Junior Vice Cmdr Of Local DAV
Charles Rade, World War II veteran, was unanimously elected junior vice commander of the local Disabled American Veterans post at yesterday afternoon’s meeting. He succeeds Tocco Mastropietro, who has moved to Willdertisport, EM. The new officer served on a destroyer and was honorably discharged from Camp Polls, La.
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Charles Rade
Rada
Tocco Mastropietro
Uncle Eben's Diary Confused Notes From Uncle Keen
The diary sketch shows Eben chiding children for not paying attention to parents. References to names like Cerna Aly Baten and Grandsie hint at a family scene. The speaker questions what children truly understand about parental knowledge and raises a tone of doubt.
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George Epolt
Lotteliines
Cernaaly Baten
Coriia
Grandate
Keen
Alleged Thief Nabbed By Local Policemen
Police nabbed an alleged thief after a Buick coupe was spotted in town. Samuel Carnaroll of 96 High Street was arrested by Captain Anthony Mitone and Officer Harris Burke and held for Waterbury police.
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Naugatuck
Albert
Samuel Carnaroll
High Street
Anthony Mitone
Harris Burke
Carnaroll
Waterbury
Triano Chairs Naugatuck Elks Anniversary Plan
Local Elks lodge announces Louis G. Triano as chairman of the 89th anniversary program with Past Exalted Rulers John McChreary John Tallyian Joseph Sommers and Bernard Lindahl on the committee. A meeting Tuesday at 8 p.m. will set initial plans and Pail J Buckmiller leads the Flag Day lay day observance.
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Louis G. Trinano
Naugatuck Lodge of Elks
Triano
John McChreary
John Tallyian
Joseph Sommers
Bernard Lindahl
Pail J. Buckmiller
Naugatuck Lodge
Llks
Lks
Card Party And Social At St Francis Parish
The annual card party and social for the benefit of St Francis parish will be held Tuesday in the school hall with committees ready. A sale of aprons made by parish mothers runs from 1 to 8:30 pm, and at 8:30 pm card playing starts. attendees should bring their own cards and a large turnout is expected.
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St. Francis
Local Sailor Visits In London
Local sailor Frank Washes from Union City and two shipmates toured London on their first trip abroad. Robert Jackson of Queens Village and Robert Poper of Cincinnati noted the fog and people were fine but missed American food. The sailors are based with a ground crew unit at an unnamed British base. Washes is the son of Mr and Mrs Peter J Washes of Union City and worked at U S Rubber Co before enlisting.
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Frank Washes
Pond Ell Road
Union City
U. S. Navy
London
Robert Jackson
Queens Village
L.T
Robert Poper
Cincinnati
Foglane
Anomie
Britain
Sailor Washes
Peter J. Washes
The
U. S. Rubber Co
Cat Rescued After Three Days in Poplar Tree
Cambridge May 1 UP A cat stranded on a 60 foot poplar tree for three days was rescued by Leo Pacheco and Jim Connaughton of the Animal Rexc u te league. Pacheco climbed the tree and netted the cat with a pole, swinging it down to Connaughton as a crowd of about 300 watched the daring maneuver.
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Cambridge, Sass
Leo Pacheco
Jim Connaughton
Rexcute League
Pacheco
Connaughton
Merit Award Given Here For Efforts
The Elks War Commission awarded the Merit Award to Ralph Pasho and William J. Lalor along with the Naugatuck Lodge of Elks for patriotic work recruiting volunteers for the U S Army and Navy. Pasho and Lalor will be honored by the Naugatuck lodge at ceremonies this month with further arrangements to be announced.
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Ralph 8. Pasho
William J. Lalor
Naugatuck Lodge of Elks
Elks’ War Commission
Ralph 5. Pasho
United States Army
Navy
Pasha
Mr. Lalor
Military Funeral Here Today For Jacob Guischer
A veteran of World War I, Jacob Guischer, 94 Orchard Street, was laid to rest after a 8:15 a m service from Fitzgerald Funeral Home to St. Mary's Church Waterbury. Rev Joseph A SkoChu nas conducted a solemn high Mass of requiem at 9 a m with deacons and sub deacons assisting. O'Donnell pre organ and James J. soloist provided hymns including Abide with Me Pie Jesu and The Star Spangled Banner. Widows and mourners attended with color guards and members of the American Legion serving as honorary bearers. Committal services at St James Cemetery followed.
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Caterbury
Abiderline O'Donnell Preorgan
James J
Innception
John J. Sheridan
Austin Phillips
St. Taps
Cpl
Kanas
James
Charles A. Fadus
Ache
Ice
Windlace Nie Apirian
Frank Oppe Hor
Inglis
Samuel James Gracie
Robert Wilty
Neent Rosetti
Commissioner Clifford Teepte Leads Scout Review Event
Commissioner Clifford Teepte will head the review of Naupatuck Boy Scouts at the Vy. M.C. A. on Friday at 7 o clock. Representatives from most borough Scout troops are expected, with merit badges awarded for outstanding work across several fields.
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Clifford Teepte
Naupatuck Boy Scouts
Vy. M.C. A
Siamese Twins Born in Phoenixville Hospital
Siamese twins were born yesterday to Mrs. Mary Stierly at the Phoenixville hospital. Doctors say the young twins cannot be separated and will not be able to walk.
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Phoenixville
Penn
Mary Stierly
Phoenixville Hospital
Dorloys
Golden Wedding Anniversary for Mr and Mrs Sutor
Celebrate the golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Sutor of 172 Gorman street. Married April 28 1894 at St Josephs church Brooklyn they marked 50 years with a family celebration. They are Austrian natives now long time U S residents with three children and five grandchildren.
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Sutor
Gorman Street
St. Joseph's Church
Brooklyn
N.Y
Austria
United States
Naugatuck
N. C
Joseph Schleimer
Patchogue
L. I
Fred J. Sutor
Beebe Street
Alexander J. Sutor
Danbury
Louise Sutor
Newtown
War Agencies Hope to Prove War Effort Vital
Chicago May 1 The government presented affidavits from heads of federal war agencies to a district judge in its attempt to prove that the war effort requires Montgomery Ward & Co. to be essential to national needs.
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Chicago
U. Montgomery Ward & Co
Supreme Court rules tax on federal machinery invalid
Washington May 1 The supreme court ruled that states cannot constitutionally assess property owned by the federal government for taxes. The decision centers on machinery and equipment used in war production plants, involving the Merta Machine Co of West Lamestead Pa.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Merta Machine Co
West Llamestead
Anti-Trust Suit Filed Against International Cartel
The Departmental dus Gece filed an anti trust suit in federal court against an international cartel of Swedish British American and Canadian match manufacturers. They are charged with causing a mint ed shortage and to be covered with production of chlorate of potash.
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New York
Alay
Dus
Gece
O Day
Changes announced shift in Connecticut shortage areas
The War Manpower Commission removed Danbury from its shortage list and shifted Middletown to group three, shortening six month labor rate adjustments. Washington remains to be expected pending further guidance.
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War Manpower Commission
Danbury
Trial halted as jurors discharged and contempt cited
Judge Edward Kaicher halted the Washington trial ordering all prospective jurors discharged. Defense lawyer James Laughlin must appear tomorrow on possible contempt. Another attorney was fined 20 dollars for contempt. The case will be rest on Wednesday with a new panel sworn in.
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Washington, Alaytron
Edward Kaicher Ax
James Laughlin
Anther
Woman Dies After Rooftop Fall in Roxbury
A 98 year old Water Town woman Sylvia Foster died from injuries after she ran from a room to the roof and leaped to the pavement below in Roxbury. The accident occurred Saturday night and was reported in Boston.
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Boston
Watertown
Story Plan
Sylvia Foster
Roxbury
Radio shop ad from Metro Music Mart at 8 8 Church Street
Metro Music Mart experts adjust radio stations at 8 8 Church Street advertising tuning services and equipment.
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Metro Music Mart
Church Street
Adv
Wellesley Senior Hoop Race Won by Ruth Strang
Wellesley Mass May 1 The 49th annual senior class hoop race at Wellesley College was won by Ruth Strang of Bridgeport Connecticut. She outdistanced about 150 competitors on the 1800 foot downhill Breakfast Time course, and the winner will be the first 1944 graduate to obtain her degree.
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Wellesley
Mass
Wellesley College
Ruth Strang
Bridgeport
Spring resale ad from Raphael's brightens wardrobe mood
It's spring and many women feel better when refreshed by a smart new outfit from Raphael's. The advertisement promotes uplifting fashion choices aiming to attract shoppers seeking stylish, affordable spring wear.
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Raphael’s
Adv
Freemen's Meeting Here Tonight A Local Tax Debate
The Freemen meet at 8 in the Borough court room to debate the budget and tax raises. Citizens differ on raises for teachers police and firemen while Warden Brophy opposes any tax increase. Representative Painter plans a postwar sinking fund proposal, amid a $579,267 borough budget with large public safety and education allocations.
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Town Hall
Lne Street
Naugatuck
Lee Brophy
William Painter
Freemen
Painter
Warden Brophy
Town Clerk Busy This Morning In Dog License Drive
Town Clerk Raymond J. St. John expects about 550 dog registrations this past month as residents rush to file before closing tonight. With assistant Janet Isvon ill the line stays long and extra fees apply today only.
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Raymond J. St. John
Janet Isvon
Germany And France Hit Again Today
Allied daylight air action against western Europe opens with American heavy bombers and fighters targeting northern invasion fortifications and rail hubs in France and Germany. RAF strikes hit railway yards and an ammunition dump near Paris, with crews reporting solid results amid ongoing invasion speculation from Swedish sources.
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Germany
France
RAF
Paris
Europe
Strikes in Detroit and Pennsylvania Continue Today
Strikes across Detroit war plants and Pennsylvania mines persist. Foremen at Bridges Manufacturing in Detroit enter fourth day seeking Foreman’s Association of America recognition. Chrysler tank arsenal idle 325 workers after janitors walkout. Western central Pennsylvania mines see over 2000 miners off. Windsor Ford Motor plant resumes after 11 day strike affecting 14000 workers.
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United Press
Detroit
Pennsylvania
Briges Manufacturing Company
Foreman's Association of America
Chrysler Tank
Windsor
Ontario
Ford Motor Company of Canada
Pioneer shoe manufacturer Daniel W. Field dies at 89
Brockton Massachusetts May 1 Daniel W Field a pioneer shoe maker and philanthropist died at his home after a brief illness at age 89. He was a prominent figure in the local industry and charitable activities.
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Brockton, Mass
Daniel W. Field
Second Heaviest Loss Of U S Lives In Troop Ship Sink
The War Department reports 498 men and officers lost in a recent Mediterranean troop ship sinking caused by enemy action. Next of kin have been notified. This marks the second heaviest U S loss in a troop ship, with the largest loss about 1,000 men in an Allied ship sinking elsewhere in European waters.
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U. S
Washington
War Department
Mediterranean
Quicly
Local Group Examined At New Haven Induction Center
A large group of Nauger tuck men were examined Saturday at the New Haven induction center for possible armed forces service. Inductees are tested first, then employers may seek deferment if workers are in war-critical fields. At least two machinists were in the group, both under 26. One candidate, Army officer material, reportedly failed to receive a commission after a 138 week course due to missing a thumb from a factory accident. he is married with a 5 year old daughter and was accepted for service.
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New Haven
Teachers' Action At The Freemen's Meeting
Freemen's meeting set for tonight as borough budget is due. Emil Mannweiler says teachers have no planned action and the school board has merely recommended the budget. Twenty years ago a teacher bloc led to raises, but the board later rejected the action, implying board recommendation when raises are needed.
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Freemen’s
Emil Mannweiler
Mannweiler
Jeff's Restaurant Dining Room Question at 22 Church Street
An informal Advy notice invites diners to Jeff's Restaurant at 22 Church Street and asks readers if they have seen the dining room. The quirky message emphasizes home cooked meals and a place to eat in.
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Church Street
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DAV
Uncle Eben
Elks
Naugatuck Organization
Cat
Jacob Guischer
Boy Scouts
Fridolin Sutor
Italy
Freemen’s Meeting
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