War games in Shelton: Part two

 

August 31, 2023

Courtesy photo

This photo of Cota Street in the 1940s shows some of the businesses that would have benefited from the war games.

This is the conclusion of a story about U.S. Army war games that took place in and around Shelton in August 1941.

From the Journal: "Soldiers of the maneuvering troops are finding Sheltonians eager to assist in making their stay in the town pleasant, and local residents have had nothing but praise for the character and actions of the soldiers. A reading and recreation room has been established in the old post office building, and is a favorite spot for soldiers with a few minutes to spare, although so far the boys have been kept mighty busy. The showers at Lincoln Gym have been in constant...



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