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The Amity Star
A Weekly Newspaper Devoted to the Best Interests of Bethany and Woodbridge
Editor & Publisher
George D. Vaill
Litchfield Turnpike, Bethany, Conn.
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Vol. 1, No. 1
Friday, December 1, 1950

A STAR IS BORN
After ten years of hopeful contemplation and ten weeks of active planning, we present -- with proper modesty and some trepidation -- our first issue.
It has been said that most of a baby's faults can be traced directly to two chief causes -- extreme yourth and ignorance. To what extent these same shortcomings contribute to our own imperfection at this stage of our infancy we are not prepared to say, but we can give immediate assurance of our determination to acquire both maturity and wisdom as rapidly as our native limitations will permit. Whatever apprehensions this initial effort may occasion, we nevertheless cherish great hopes for the future.
That future, however, depends in large measure upon you, the citizens of Bethany and Woodbridge, whom this paper is designed to serve. With your genuine support and encouragement it can become an important element in the life of the community. Without your help it will surely expire at an early date.
You can help it succeed by doing the following things:
(1) Subscribe to the paper and urge others to do so; read it regularly and know what efforts it is making to establish itself as a permanent part of the community.
(2) Consider yourself a partner in the important department of news-gathering; report any item which may be of interest or value to others; especially if you are the secretary, publicity chairman, or other officer of a local organization, let the STAR disseminate your news and announcements; there is no lack of news in the two towns -- but the paper cannot print items which are not called to its attention; express your opinion on various matters in the Letters column; buy, sell, rent, exchange, or hire through the Classified columns [...]
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LADIES AID FAIR AT TOWN HALL ON SATURDAY
Many Attractive Exhibits; Turkey Supper Followed By Entertainment In Evening; Crowd Expected
The Annual Fair of the Ladies Aid Society of the Bethany Congregational Church will be held at the Town Hall on Saturday, December 2, from 1:00 to 10:00 P.M. One of the most popular events in the Town's annual calendar, the Fair promises to be even bigger and better this year. The General Chairmen, Mrs. Malcolm H. Brinton, Mrs. Melvin J. Messer, and Mrs. Edward J. Worthington, have, for several weeks, been directing and coordinating the activities of an unusually competent group of assistants.
MANY ATTRACTIONS
A partial list of the attractions includes:
Treasure Hunt conducted by Mrs. Paul S. Madsen and Mrs. Joseph D. McNutt.
Home Baked Foods Table (and sale of favorite recipes) under the direction of Mrs. Jerome A. Downs and Miss Bertha R. Nettleton.
The Book Table -- a wide selection of titles, new and old, covering a multitude of subjects -- Mrs. Nicholas J. Spykman.
Home-made Candy Table -- delectable confections made and sold under the direction of Mrs. George E. Sandt; opens at 2:00 P.M.
The Doll Booth -- dolls and clothing, knitted and crocheted bonnets and bootees, buntings and wooden cradles, dolls dressed as story-book characters -- Mrs. Theodore Durley and Mrs. Kendrick J. Gooch.
Children's Table -- featuring a wide variety of attractive articles of interest to the young Christmas shopper -- Mrs. George D. Vaill.
House Plants and Greens -- with emphasis on Christmas decorations -- Mrs. Orville D. Crooker and Mrs. Messer.
Needlework Table -- a large variety of hand-made pieces, including patchwork quilts -- Mrs. Charles C. Booth, Mrs. Max F. Hirsch, and Mrs. Max J. Hirsch.
Hand-painted Articles -- many interesting items designed and made by Mrs. Irving W. Clark and Mrs. Warren H. Downs, who will be in charge of the booth.
Children's Grab-Bag -- Mrs. Brinton and Mrs. Edgar B. Cartmell.
Jweelry -- Mrs. Harold A. Beecher.
Parcel Post -- Mrs. Thomas H. Brow[n] and Mrs. Worthington.
TURKEY SUPPER
From 5:30 to 6:30 P.M. a home-cooked turkey supper, prepared by the ladies of the Church, will be served in the Town Hall. Reservations may be made in advance by telephone to Mrs. Grant J. Durley (3-0174) or Mrs. Russell [...] Winter (3-2137). In charge of this very popular feature will be Mrs. Durley, Mrs. George E. Howward, Mrs. JOhn Johnson, and Mrs. Winter.
ENTERTAINMENT IN EVENING
At 8:00 P.M. an entertainment program, arranged by a committe headed by John J. Whitehead, will open the evening's festivities in the meeting room of the Town Hall.
Publicity for the Fair has been directed by Mrs. Brown.
OPEN TO PUBLIC
This attractive event is open to the public without admission charge, and it is hoped that a large crowd will attend and thus help to further the good works done in the Town by the Ladies Aid Society.

BETHANY TOWN MEETING --
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June 30, 1951. Judge J. Stephen Knight explained the present status of Federal and State Rent Control legilsation, and further remarks were made by Robert Halpin, Edward G. Kusterer, George S. MacKenzie, William J. Stevens, and Constable Howard. In the vote which followed, the motion was defeated.
ROAD IMPROVEMENTS
Item 4 provided that the Selectemen be authorized to enter into an agreement with the Sate Highway Commisisoner for the expenditure of $10,000 of the funds available for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1950, for the construction of "a gravel road or roads" on sections to be selected at the meeting. Ralph R. Downs, Second Selectman and Road Foreman, pointed out the need for improvement on Edwards Road, the Cheshire Mountain Road into Brooksvale, Rainbow Road, Poplar Swamp Road, Schaffer Road (with that portion of Pole Hill Road which leads into it), and Falls Road, and asked that those present vote as to which roads should be done.
POLE HILL, SCHAFFER ROADS CHOSEN
Mr. Stevens stated that he felt too much money was being spent on Porter Hill Road. Horace F. Isleib asked why the selection of roads should not be left in the hands of the Selectmen, and it was explained that the Selectmen preferred to have the choices made by the meeting. On a motion by Mrs. Fred [...]idbauer it was voted that the first portion of the funds be applied to the improvement of part of Pole HIll Road and of Schaffer Road as far as it is populated. Mr. Downs estimated that this construction would cost about $3,500.
Mr. Kusterer suggested improving the Cheshire Mountain Road, since the adjoining towns had reconstructed their sections to the Bethany Town line in the expectation that Bethany would complete its share.
RAINBOW ROAD NOT APPROVED
Mrs. Malcolm H. Brinton urged that Poplar Swamp Road be done, to save school transportation costs. Irving W. Clark then moved that Rinbow Road be repaired, and former Fire Chief O. D. Crooker seconded the motion with the explanation that an improved Rainbow Road would provide better fire protection by giving fire apparatus a shorter run to the east side of town. Chief Crooker was rudely interrupted by a Town Hall mouse, which chose this moment to enter the hall in search of food or guidance. The motion was lost on a voice vote, with the mouse abstaining.
POPLAR SWAMP GETS $4,000
Henry Haversat then spoke on behalf of Poplar Swamp Road, and Thomas C. Mendenhall took the floor to insist that Mr. Downs, as Road Foreman, advise the meeting as to which road he, personally, felt should be given attention. Mr. Downs nominated Poplar Swamp Road, which he said would cost about $4,000, and it was so voted.
Since $2,500 still remained unassigned, Chief Crooker moved that the balance be spent on Rainbow Road. By a standing vote of 66 to 25, however, this road was again allowed to remain on the "unimproved" list, and Constable Howard's motion that the money be spent on Edwards Road was then passed by a rising vote.
HEALTH RESOLUTION OFFERED
Item 5 was introduced by Dr. Ella W. Calhoun, Town Health Officer, who moved the adoption of a resolution providing that no human habitation shall hereafter be constructed in Bethany
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