'Turnback Tuesday' highlights Purple Heart Association convention

Turnback Tuesday presents this ribbon from the 1st National Convention of the Purple Heart Association of the United States held in Derby Oct. 6-7, 1933 at the Sterling Opera House. 

The convention brought in many delegates from around the country. The Opera House was filled with many spectators, dignitaries and others. 

The Secretary of the Pennsylvania Purple Heart Association was quite the fiery speaker. During the convention, committees were formed as well as rules and the national officers were selected. 

The National Commander chosen was Frank Cushner from Ansonia. After the convention, a parade traveled through the towns of Derby, Ansonia, and Shelton. 

This ribbon is a recent donation to the Derby Public Library by Robert Ahearn.

Thanks goes to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.

 

ParaConn ll happening this weekend at Ansonia Armory

Hours are 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. 

Admission is $14.99 - an optional limited V.I.P. admission of $19.99 allows early entry at 10 a.m. with first access to vendors, preferred parking and up-close seating for stage events.

The Armory is at 10 N. State St., Ansonia.

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ParaConn II coming to Ansonia Armory in July

ParaConn ll - Connecticut's First and Original Paranormal Convention returns to the haunted Ansonia Armory, 10 N. State St., Ansonia, for two days only: July 16 and 17 (doors open 11 a.m. daily for General Admission). Last year’s event sold out!

Tickets: https://paraconn.ticketleap.com/paraconn2/

The weekend event will feature special guests, paranormal investigators, lectures, entertainment, and other special events. 80 great vendors include psychics, card readers, mediums, horror memorabilia, clothing, crafts, book sellers, movie merchandise and much more. 

Food trucks and surprises. Free parking.

$14.99 admission 11 a.m.-6 p.m. (optional limited V.I.P. admission $19.99 allows early entry at 10am with first access to vendors, preferred parking and up-close seating for stage events).

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Paranormal convention on tap Saturday and Sunday at Ansonia Armory

 

'Turnback Tuesday' highlights Military Order of the Purple Heart

Turnback Tuesday looks at the Military Order of the Purple Heart.

The Order was formed in 1932 for all those who received the Purple Heart decoration. On Sept. 21, 1932, the recipients from Derby, Ansonia, Seymour, and Shelton were awarded their decorations in a ceremony at Community Field in Ansonia. 

The Order’s 1st National Convention was held at the Sterling Opera House in Derby on Oct. 6-7, 1933. The program shown is from the Sixth Annual Connecticut State Convention held at Hotel Clark on July 23, 1944.


Thanks as always to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week!