Realtor Barbara Burkert, who for more than 25 years has been active as a leader with the Girl Scouts, was honored at the State Capitol in Hartford on October 14 as one of 109 "Outstanding Women of Connecticut." The awards were given under the aus
Realtor Barbara Burkert, who for more than 25 years has been active as a leader with the Girl Scouts, was honored at the State Capitol in Hartford on October 14 as one of 109 âOutstanding Women of Connecticut.â The awards were given under the auspices of the United Nations Association of Connecticut.
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A week after the tragic death of respected elementary school teacher Edward J. Toomey, teachers and student where he taught are planning tributes that are âuniquely Middle Gate.â William Bircher, principal of Middle Gate School, said teachers representing every Newtown school gathered Wednesday night and form a committee to plan various âfitting tributesâ to the memory of a âdynamicâ man who âjust canât be replaced.â Mr Toomey, 39, died October 4, in an automobile accident.
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Ten school children sustained only minor injuries when a car collided with a school van on Route 25 on October 13, at 8:23 am. The injuries to the ten school children were all minor bruises. The Newtown Ambulance Association responded to the scene, as well as Newtown Board of Education personnel. The students, from Head Oâ Meadow School, and the operators of the vehicles were hosted by the proprietors of Leoâs while the accident scene was cleared and transportation could be arranged.
October 19, 1962
Deeds filed in the Town Clerkâs office on Wednesday, October 16, indicate that Barton L. Weller of Easton is the owner of the Herrmann-Hermes tract on the east side of Route 25, just north of Dead Manâs Curve. The owner is the president of Vitramon, Inc, manufacturer of small electronic components, with plants in Monroe and Trumbull. The companyâs operations were for a time conducted in a plant on South Main Street in Newtown. Expansion dictated a move to the present facilities.
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With the purchase of the 19-acre property of the late Paul E. Smith in South Center District by the firm of Ivan Sorvall, Inc, of Norwalk, Newtown is promised another new industry in this M-2 industrial zone. Ivan Sorvall manufactures laboratory instruments and appliances. The companyâs rate of expansion has been rapid, with some 115 employees at the present time. The officers of the company indicate that some of the key personnel will come to Newtown when the move is made.
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First Selectman Charles W. Terrell, Jr, cut the ribbon, Tuesday morning that officially opened the new A&P supermarket. Many customers gathered at the store and formed lines while awaiting the official opening. Early shoppers received souvenirs of the event.
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Three of the four patients at Fairfield State Hospital who escaped from a confined ward in Fairfield Hall at the hospital last Friday, have been taken into custody by the police. Bruce DeMarco for Stamford, John Konane of Stratford, and Joseph Downer of Norwalk, who were picked up by or turned themselves in to police, have been sent to other institutions, and Wallace Millard of Southbury is still at large.
October 15, 1937
The firemen were called on Thursday last to the home of Edward Lattan in the Hawleyville district to help extinguish a blaze in his two-room cabin. The flames, however, had gained such headway before the arrival of the firemen, that the building was a total loss.
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The greyhounds owned by Edith Parker made a nice showing at the Danbury Fair Dog Show. Mistress Smalley, the fawn-colored dog, took the part of hostess. She is the house pet at the Parker House. The new dog, Shar-A-Way, only 13 months, went Reserve Winner, which is quite unusual, only being shown twice. Other winnings were Fair Amazon, a first prize and second prize, May bringing in a first, and Miss Smalley a second and third.
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The Hutchinson Estate in Taunton district established an enviable record, among the prizewinners at this yearâs Danbury Fair, for which Mr and Mrs Roy Everett, who are in charge of the estate, are to be congratulated. Mrs Everett in particular made a fine showing with her canned goods. The estateâs German shepherd dog, Grumstone Viking, won third in its class. Two trios of single comb White Leghorns were exhibited, winning first and second prizes.
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D.N. Popovitch of Clover Ridge Farm, as is his custom, had one of the outstanding corn exhibits at the Danbury Fair. Mr Popovitchâs entry took two first prizes, one second prize and three third prizes.
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October 18, 1912
âThis is the last year of the Danbury Fair,â was the rumor current in Newtown and throughout Western Connecticut, all last week. The Editor of The Bee communicated by telephone with G. Mortimer Rundle, who informed him the rumor was without foundation. Mr Rundle thinks the rumor started owing to the fact the New York and New Haven Railroad intend establishing freight yards near the Fair Grounds. The present year was a success, having an increased attendance over 1911.
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D.B. Parmeleeâs five-year-old Devon steers captured the blue ribbon at the Danbury Fair. Mr Parmelee has sold his oxen to Dr Charles Peck of Mt Pleasant. Hiram and Millard Morgan won a premium on their fine pair of Holstein oxen at the Fair.
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Mr Frielandt, who works on F.K. Hawleyâs place, was tossed in the air by a large bull, last week, and landed on some rocks. He was badly bruised and shaken up, but is improving slowly.
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Work was begun, Monday, by the B.D. Pierce Co, on the task of cutting down the grade on Church Hill. The average cut is about three feet and the average fill at the bottom of the hill from three to four feet. Local help is largely being employed on the work. Meanwhile, the route to the Depot is via W.B. Gloverâs corner and Queen Street.