February 10, 1995

A snowman appeared on Church Hill Road in Sandy Hook after last weekend’s snowstorm. Together with icicles on the house behind him, he summed up the weather that hit the area this week. While the snowman appeared to be enjoying the weather, most people wouldn’t mind seeing him melt in the coming weeks.

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Any sweetheart is eligible to win in the Sand Hill Plaza Valentine’s Day Contest. All you have to do is dash out an entry at any of the 23 participating stores and wait for the phone to ring on February 13, the day of the drawing. The grand prize will be a romantic five-course dinner for two at Clearwater’s Restaurant. Twenty other prizes will be awarded by the plaza merchants, including a balloon bouquet from Joy’s Hallmark, flowers from Stop & Shop, and a raspberry heart tart from Cup & Chaucer Café at The Book Review. Enter as many times as you wish at All American Appliance, The Book Review, Colonial Cleaners, The Complete Picture, Country Jewelers, Cuts Plus, The Dress Barn, Eye Care Plus, Dick Blick, Mackey’s Radio Shack, Mail Boxes, Main Moon, Newtown Savings Bank, Pet Connection, Priced Right, Say Cheez, Stop & Shop, Stop & Save Liquor, Superstar Sportts, TJ Maxx, and Tunes.

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SOLVE A MURDER MYSTERY, FEB 17: Young adult readers ages 12 and up are invited to “Solve a Murder Mystery” workshop at the Danbury Library on Friday, February 17. Two workshops will be held, from 10 am to 12:30 pm, and from 1:30 to 4 pm. They will be led by young adult librarian Amy Tranzillo. Space is limited. Registration is required. Contact Ms Tranzillo at 797-4528.

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At the height of the snowstorm on February 4, Mike and Peggy Snyder’s car got stuck in a snowbank at the intersection of Elm Drive and Route 25. Passer-by Jeff Gage stopped his truck and helped pull the car free with a chain. The weekend storm created hazardous conditions all over town.

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The police department plans to conduct another Citizen’s Police Academy for residents starting in mid-March. The 10-week program will be held from 7-9 on Mondays starting March 13 in the lower level of Town Hall South. The course is intended to acquaint residents with the basics of police work. Police will screen who is eligible to take the course. Police Chief Michael DeJoseph said the police will not offer the course to convicted felons or persons convicted of violent misdemeanor offenses. Residents interested in the free course should call officer Michael Kehoe at the police station at 426-5841.

February 6, 1970

HISTORIC DISTRICT PROPOSAL: Property owners within the proposed Historic District within the Borough of Newtown will be asked to vote by mail on establishment of a Historic District along Main Street. Ballots will go out on or about February 20 and must be returned in the envelopes provided to the Borough Clerk by 6 pm on Monday, March 9.

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The Newtown Couples Club, a social organization, cordially invites all couples in the area to come out and join them. Newcomers will find it an excellent way to meet new friends. Membership is open to couples of all ages, seeking fellowship. Monthly meetings usually include delicious dinner prepared by committee members, and entertainment. A nominal fee is charged for the evening. For further information, call Mrs Marvin H. Happell at 426-0106, and join the Newtown Couples for many pleasant evenings.

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Hiram Lodge Number 18 AF-AM still has tickets available for the George Washington’s Birthday Dinner Dance at King Lake Restaurant, Bethel, on Saturday, February 21. Interested Masons are urged to make immediate arrangements. Call Oliver A. Hull, Jr, 426-4958. Cocktails will be served at 7 followed by a full-course prime rib dinner. Music for the evening will be provided by Kenny Lee.

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The Newtown Jaycee wives are planning a spring fashion show for Tuesday evening, March 31, in the Edmond Town Hall Alexandria Room. The fashion show will be from “The Body Shop” in Danbury and feature the latest of styles for spring. They will be modeled by the Jaycee Wives. All proceeds from the show will be used exclusively for service to Newtown. Past projects such as the Fresh Air Fund, Thanksgiving baskets, and Easter outfits for the needy have proven extremely worthwhile. There are many new projects on the agenda for this year. Tickets will be available from any Jaycee Wives.

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“A Day Apart,” dedicated to personal renewal, is planned for Thursday, February 12, in the Branford Congregational Church at 10 am. Childcare will be available. Arrangements are to be made in advance with Mrs Stanley Bray, 65 Church Street, Branford. A sandwich should be brought for lunch.

February 2, 1945

A bill setting up the machinery for starting plans from the proposed scenic parkway paralleling the Housatonic River was introduced in the General Assembly on January 23 by Representative Oscar Peterson, Jr, Of Stratford. This is the first step, according to Charles Downing Lay, landscape architect, toward realization of the proposal for the conservation and development of the Housatonic River and its valley for its scenic beauties and for recreational use. The important work, if this bill is passed, will be the location and design of the parkway under the supervision of the Park and Forest Commission, which has the chief interest in these decisions because of the location, and design is largely determined by the need for making connections with existing park and forest lands and with sites that may be selected for future acquisition. If this project, which means so much to the future prosperity of the State, is to be approved by the General Assembly, it will require the whole-hearted support of Valley people and of all the State, for it is in no way a local affair. If this project is well underway, another scenic parkway will be demanded by people in the Connecticut River Valley who will see the value of a parkway route connecting all existing parks in the Valley and leading them directly to the delights of our beautiful shore.

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After February 1, Mr and Mrs Martin P. Andrews of Mile Hill Road will make their home in Jackson Heights, L.I.

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Miss Charlotte Isham, principal of Sandy Hook school, reports that during the recent Infantile Paralysis drive, the total sum of $17.65 was contributed by the school students. This more than doubles contributions of $6.69, in last year’s drive.

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Staff Sergeant John W. Liebold, Jr, who has served overseas for the past two and one-half years, is enjoying a 21-day furlough at the home of his parents, Mr and Mrs John W. Liebold of Palestine district. “Bud” as he is known by his many friends, saw much action while fighting in Europe, having taken part in the Normandy Invasion during which he was severely wounded at St Lo in France while in charge of a machine gun section. His wounds followed the explosion of a mortar shell, injuring his back. For the past six months he has been in the Army Hospital in England, and at the end of his furlough, he will report to the Cushing General Hospital, Farmingham, Mass. Bud is one of Newtown’s most popular young men and his many friends are delighted to have him back home and to know he is recovering nicely. While in the fighting arena, Sergeant Liebold received many decorations and citations, including the Purple Heart.

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Mrs Keller Briggs has returned to her home on West Street, after spending several months in West Hartford.

January 30, 1920

Max Goldberg of New York, who started a suit against Paul Tversky of Botsford Hill, failed to show up at the hearing on January 16. Attorney Wilson, prosecuting the State, asked Judge Stillson for a continuance of a week to find out what had become of Goldberg. On Monday Mr Goldberg was on hand but failed to bring along his witness. The case was then nollied and Mr Goldberg was obliged to pay all expenses of the court. Samuel Sussman, bondsman for Mr Tversky, was released.

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Charles E. Earle, representing the Connecticut Light & Power Company, was a caller at The Bee office on Thursday.

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Rev Charles A. Tibbais was struck by a taxicab in New York on January 14, and very badly bruised. He was taken to the Roosevelt hospital and attended by Dr C.H. Peck. He was able to come to Newtown on January 24, but was still suffering from the accident.

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Mrs William Whitlock is quite seriously ill. Dr Brown of Danbury was called to see her Tuesday in consultation with Dr W.H. Kiernan, the attending physician.

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A.B. Klein and family of Bridgeport moved, this week, to his recently purchased property on Gas street.

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