September 20, 1985

On the evening of September 15, Brad and Kelly King of Brushy Hill Road were riding horsed in Sherman when Brad heard a screech from the high grass. Brad rode closer and out in front of the horse tramped a little black puppy. Moments later, out came a second puppy. Then came a third, and a fourth, and a fifth. They discovered the little animals had been sheltering in a hole under railroad ties. Nearby was a cardboard box lined with a plastic bag with a hole in the bag, an indication that the puppies probably chewed their way out after being abandoned. Brad took out an advertisement in The Bee and later returned with the pups to have a photograph taken. Before he left the building, one of thee pups already was adopted.

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Chamber of Commerce President Sam Eisenbach told the Chamber’s board of directors Tuesday that he has received permission from the Newtown Cemetery Association to decorate a Christmas tree at the Ram Pasture. Police Chief Louis Marchese also has approved the location. Mr Eisenbach said the Chamber welcomes suggestions from groups or individuals regarding a community tree-lighting ceremony that will be scheduled later in the year. Mr Eisenbach hopes the merchants in the Newtown Shopping Center will have their annual “Christmas Stroll” after the ceremony.

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The Borough Court of Burgesses has outlawed hunting, outdoor target shooting, and other “recreational” discharges of firearms in the borough. Violators will be subject to a $100 fine for the first offense, and a $200 fine for any subsequent offense. The law does not apply to “B.B.” pistols or air cartridge pistols, and does not apply to officers enforcing the law or citizens lawfully protecting person or property.

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After catering to handy, fix-it-yourself type men for 10 years, the Taunton Press has recently begun publishing a magazine that wives can study while their husbands sharpen their woodworking skills. Threads, the company’s third publication, is geared toward those interested in learning all about the world of fabrics and fibers.

 

September 23, 1960

The Junior High School wing of the Newtown High School was formally dedicated at ceremonies held in the cafeteria of the school last Sunday afternoon, followed by an open house. The program opened with the invocation by the Rev Paul A. Cullens, minister of the Newtown Congregational Church, followed by a short welcoming speech by James F. Hinckley, superintendent of schools. George A McLachlan, chairman of the Junior High School Building Committee, presented the building to the town, but before he did so he gave a very forceful speech, outlining the history of the original plans for the school.

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Notice has been posted at the Newtown Railroad Station by the Railway Express Agency that on September 30 the Newtown office will be permanently closed. The Agency’s business in Newtown will be handled by the Danbury office, located at 120 White Street. There will be daily pick-up and delivery service in Newtown, coming from Danbury, five days each week.

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The Newtown Softball League hopes to play its championship games all in one afternoon, Sunday, September 25, and close the season. Rain for the past two Sundays has kept the teams idle. The Mount Pleasant Hucksters are to play the Dodgingtown Indians on Taylor Field at 1:30 with the Sandy Hook Firemen furnishing the umpires. The Curtis Box lads will meet the Newtown Bombers at the same 1:30 hour on the Fairfield State Hospital field.

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GRAND UNION SUPERMARKET Queen Street Newtown: Porterhouse Steak, .89/pound; Top Sirloin Roast, .89/pound; Short Ribs, .39/pound; Tokay Grapes, 2 lbs for 25 cents; Cauliflower, 23 cents; Well Aged NY State Sharp Cheddar, .69/pound; Chase & Sanborn Coffee, .69/pound; Fresh Cooked Maine Lobsters, .79/pound; Rialto Tomatoes, 2 – 16 oz cans, 23 cents. Save Cash And Blue Stamps For Beautiful Free Gifts.

September 20, 1935

This Friday September 20, marks the opening of the newly formed Fairlawn Store System in Morris and Shepard store in the Borough. This system has over 900 stores that they supply with groceries in the east. The savings in dollars throughout the year to be offered the consumer will be a marked contrast to the old way in which the merchants have been operating.

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Contractor Bernard Dolan of Bethel has been awarded the contract for the construction of a large root cellar for the storage of vegetables at the Fairfield State Hospital. The construction is to be 115 ft long x 48 ft wide x 12 ft deep, with concrete walls. The place will be large enough for a truck to be driven into, where large bins will house the various vegetables. A separate room is to be constructed for the washing of vegetables.

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FRESH COWS! A few extra nice fresh Cows just in with calves by side. Also some fancy springers for July. I always have some nice good heavy producers at farmers’ prices. You are invited to look them over. MAX BUSKER Phone 168-13. NEWTOWN, CONN. ON STATE ROAD

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On Wednesday, September 18, the White Turkey Inn inaugurated a series of Bridge Luncheons to be held weekly on Wednesdays. Parties of four, eight, or more may arrange to enjoy a delicious White Turkey luncheon, and play bridge afterward, all for the moderate price of one dollar per person.

 

September 23, 1910

E.B. Camp, a popular Taunton bachelor, caught the big bass of the season at Taunton lake, Friday, weighing five pounds. Eight fine bass were caught, all told, those sharing in the honors begin F.A. Blackman, James B. Nichols, Charles G. Peck, John C. Beers and Lawrence Taylor.

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J.M. Woolsey, who is now living at Mt Vernon, has published his book, The Garden of Eden and has sent complimentary copies to his friends in this place. The book contains over 500 pages and is well worth reading.