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August 28, 1953 – Edward H. O’Connell Concludes 59 Years as Theater Stage Manager
The closing of the Commodore Hull Theater last night, brought to a conclusion a career of 59 years as theater stage manager for Edward H. O’Connell, of…Hamden, formerly of Derby, 26 years…
Read MoreJune 25, 1934 – President Roosevelt Passed Through Derby Saturday A.M.
With less than three hours’ notice of his coming, President Franklin D. Roosevelt found Derby turned out in thousands with flags and huzzas to greet him on Saturday1morning when he passed through…
Read MoreFebruary 20, 1933 – Historical Talk at First Church
What the Senator Said Senator Bradley explained that Birmingham existed only from 1836 (when it was so named by Anson G. Phelps, having previously called Smithville) until the beginning of…
Read MoreJanuary 10, 1933 – Bruce N. Griffing Claimed by Death This Morning
Prominent Citizen and President of Griffin Button Co. Succumbs to Pneumonia Bruce Nichols Griffing, 84, of 231 Coram Avenue, president of the Griffing Button Co., Inc., died at the hospital…
Read MoreThursday, September 22, 1932 – Purple Heart Association of United States Formed
First Chapter Organized Last Night at Gathering of Veterans at State Armory The Purple Heart Association of the United States was formally organized last night at a meeting held at…
Read MoreMonday, September 19, 1932 – Bicentennial – Purple Heart Celebration Record Spectacle for Associated Communities
Exercises and Parade Biggest Ever Here, Are Seen by Great Crowd Brilliant Affair Great Success in Every Way The Washington bicentennial celebration on Constitution Day, Saturday, at which purple heart veterans…
Read MoreMarch 22, 1932 – School Building Being Torn Down
Second Street Building, Opened About 1847, and Abandoned Years Ago, Being Razed SEYMOUR – One of the town’s old landmarks, the Second Street School, located on the upper section of Second…
Read MoreFebruary 26, 1932 – J. F. O’Sullivan Had Active Life
The death of John F. O’Sullivan, former representative from Derby to the General Assembly and owner of Island Park, notice of which was carried in these columns last night, came…
Read MoreJune 15, 1931 – Sudden Demise of Officer William H. Stier a Shock
William H. Stier, one of Derby’s oldest and best known policemen, died suddenly Sunday evening at his home at 125 Park Avenue. Officer Stier died while on duty having been…
Read MoreApril 7, 1927 – Derby’s Shipping History is now Closed as R.R. Co. Buys Dock
The Hallock and Bristol docks1, the last and largest of a long line of docks which extended along what was known as Derby Landing from below the Bradley property2 as far…
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