By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Loretta’s Christmas Memory, 1929 (With thanks to Valerie Forte Vitali) In her years as Librarian, Loretta BonTempo Forte had a knack for selecting books that suited the avid readers who patronized the … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
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Dear Felicia
As they year winds down, Felicia, it has been our custom, yew and I, to list the gifts we’d like to see under various politico’s trees during Christmastide. We think the Jolly Ole Elf himself would be perty open to our suggestions. So, let’s git … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Pauline Lang “Few are left who know how much I have done.” When Pauline and Otto Lang moved from the Midwest to the young town of West Haven in 1936, they found that their new community had a great many … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Dear Felicia
Two more isshews to go before the end of the year, and a much-needed hiatus for the people here at the office. Next week, Dec. 17, will be the last papyrus before the holidays and we will be off with the next edition coming out Jan. 7. The difference … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Obituaries
James V. Spagone James V. Spagone, 92, of West Haven, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2020 after a prolonged illness. A lifelong resident of West Haven, James was born on April 28, 1928, the son of Anthony & Nellie Spagone. … [Read more...] about Obituaries
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Winchester Repeating Arms Co. Part II Beginning in 1883, John Browning worked in partnership with the Winchester Repeating Arms Company to design a series of rifles and shotguns, including the models … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Gripevine
Gripe Vine Readers: I have found recently that a great many of you have been expressing your pride in this city of West Haven. In your letters to Gripe Vine, you have also described the irritants you have been viewing around the city. In the … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
Tell me effen yew’ve heard it before, sweets, but, “Happy Thanksgiving!” The Mystick Maidens of the Marsh are assembling with the usual fanfare this year, but using the new norms of social distancing we’ve had to get a bigger tent. High Mystick … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Winchester Repeating Arms Co. Part I Special thanks to Dorothy White Gemmell for her generous help with this story. June, 1917 Dan Shine (who many years later would become The Boy’s … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: I noticed in a recent issue of the Voice that readers were concerned about the speeding on Beach Street. Speeding and erratic driving is a concern everywhere in the city and state. Signs will NOT help solve the … [Read more...] about Gripevine