By Dan Shine Voice Columnist The Sacrifice of Abraham “Greater love hath no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.” John 15:13 Near Dusseldorf, Germany April, 1945 Private Daniel R. “Bob” Shine sat in his … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
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By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Goffi’s Egg Farm We would like to thank those whose assistance made this column possible: Polly Rockefeller, Dave Goffi, Katherine Held and Bob Newkirk. August 1958 It was one of … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
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By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Thomas’ Garage Part II See part 1 At the close of World War II, West Haven was no longer a borough of Orange; now it was a town unto itself. And this growing bedroom-community now boasted … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
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Thomas’ Garage Part I See part 2 The year was 1912, and automobiles were rapidly changing the face of America. In that year, 78,000 Fords were built, along with 3000 Chevrolets. Total U.S. automobile production was less than … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
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By Dan Shine Voice Columnist West Haven Girls’ Hockey League 1972-1980 Part IV The name on the front is a hell of a lot more important than the one on the back. ~ Herb Brooks. (As written by Maureen McDaniel Celone.) … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
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By Dan Shine Voice Columnist West Haven Girls’ Hockey League 1972-1980 Part III See Part 1 | Part 2 Teamwork is the thorough conviction that nobody can get there unless everybody gets there. ~Virginia … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
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By Dan Shine Voice Columnist West Haven Girls’ Hockey League 1972-1980 Part II See part 1 | part 3 Bennett Rink, 1980: Maryellen DiBianco spotted the puck speeding toward the goal: Immediately, she leaped into its … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
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By Dan Shine Voice Columnist West Haven Girls’ Hockey League 1972-1980 Part I See part 2 | part 3 Every story begins somewhere: This story begins on the frozen surface of Lake Phipps; And it begins along a dammed-up … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
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By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Oystering Part II See part 1 This week, we continue Lorraine Wood Rockefeller’s narrative of oystering in New Haven Harbor, as written in 1960: Those living on the shore and regularly … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
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By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Oystering See part 2 In 1960, past Historian Lorraine Wood Rockefeller wrote extensively on the subject of oystering for the Town Crier. We are fortunate that this information is still … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner