Turning Back The Pages May 5

75 years ago — May 1936Reflections of the Season (editorial): Over in Europe peace treaties become mere scraps of paper, and the dictators seem to go on the plan that one good scrap deserves another.A new edition of Lakeville’s most frequently consulted book, the telephone directory, is now being delivered. The Southern New England Telephone Company will complete distribution of 4,645 copies of the volume within the next few days. This is 785 more than were distributed when the last directory was issued. The directory includes five exchanges in this area — Winsted, Canaan, Lakeville, Norfolk and Sharon.Donald, the six-year-old son of Mrs. Mary Winch of Irondale, sustained a fractured leg and shoulder last Sunday at Mellenville when he ran into an approaching car while playing tag with other children. He is being treated at Sharon Hospital.50 years ago — May 1961One visitor for whom the Salisbury red carpet will be rolled out and the welcome sign shined is Harry W. Voege of New York City — a man who recognized a valuable sign and was courteous enough to return it to its rightful owner.When Mr. Voege and his son were traveling by boat on the Housatonic River near Cornwall on a recent Sunday, they spotted something blue sticking above the water. Upon investigation, they found it was one of the Salisbury “welcome” signs and took the time to journey to Salisbury to return it.CANAAN — Robert H. Shaw of Lakeville has been promoted to foreman of the alloy plant at Nelco Metals Inc. in Canaan as of May 1. Mr. Shaw has been employed at Nelco since 1951.25 years ago — May 1986CANAAN — More than week has passed since a fire gutted Bob’s Clothing and Shoes and still its owner, Bob Drucker, is sifting through the ashes, trying to determine what he can salvage.SHARON — Large portions of the Walter “Pete” Turkiewicz’s farm on Sharon Mountain and the Childs family farm on Butter Road will be preserved for agricultural use through the purchase of development rights by the state.The state Bond Commission has approved the state Department of Agriculture’s acquisition of the development rights to 217 acres on the Turkiewicz farm for $1,400 per acre and to 145 acres of the Childs family farm for $1,600 an acre.Taken from decades-old Lake-ville Journals, these items contain original spellings and phrases.