The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-06
Fred Daley Chosen Head of Famous
 St. Joseph's Club

Fred L. Daley was chosen president of the St. Joseph's T. B. and L. asso- citation at semi-annual election of
 officers held last evening in the club house. 671 BarnuIn avenue. MT. { Daley has been an active member and < hard worker in the club for many years and has held responsible posi- Nons on a number of committees. Ills selection was only one of the many fine choices made last night and which are as follow: Charles Hickey, vice secretary; Edward F. Garrigan, fnan- cial secetary; John Gillipsie, treasur- CT; Torrance V. McMahon. corres~ bonding secretary; John Murray, mar shaI, William Mclaughlin, sergeant At-arm; Stephen L. McMahon, first trustee; John NevinS, second trustee' and Thomas Coonan, third trustee.
 St. Joseph's T. B. and L. assoc1a- ton. is one of the strongest and old est organizations in the city. It will soon begin its fortieth year. In the basement of St. Marys church on March 16, 1882, 25 young men att1x- ed their names to a charter granung club privileges to the St. Josephs T; B. and l.. association: Kelly s naI was secured as a meeting place. These charter members, of whom only one now survives. Albert Jeff, well met with the usual difficulties Wh1ch confront a new project, but by prov ing their metal and perseverance,, a club house a,tna Was erecsga st1aet on In 1906 an addition was built, which aoouL doubled its size. The cup houss now consists of a parlor, card and atd billiard rooms, with large oanoe hall on the second floor.
 Many of the athletic teams con nected with the club are unsur1passeo;; teams have at one time enjoyed dls, tinction of being city champions anu the basketball fves have excellent rec ords to their credit in games WlLn 1,l local and out-of-town teams me track team in the A. A. U. meeting in the Armory last March crea5e;d 9;d Showing. The club was awarded a handsome silver trophy for aInAeLIts by the c. T. U. A., which represen1es every temperance soc1eIy m eo ene ost s in furnishing men to the army. navy and marines during the WolIo War. Every member of military age was in service. and many were over sees Dr. Edward McGovern, former president. served IS months overseas as a captain
 The membership of the soclecy, SE which has grown in 40 years from z9 to $50. is open to young men or goo1 character between the ages or l! and 35 Temperance, benevolencee inc organization. St. Joseph's T. B. and l.. association has turn1sneu lo At1ne city and to the state some or the finest and smartest men. all oi Mtont nt
 
 business continue to be members anu +aJya Al friendly interest in the cluD and its work
 Members have served on police ana fire departments and in other mumlc1- nal offices. While time would not per 1nit mentioning all the members Wno have become prominent Tn the guy and state the following are a feW of the past presidents who are WeA known here: Thomas c. Cougnun' Nudge of Probate; James l.. McGov- ern. Collector of Customs; Lawrence Giii. president of the Board of As sessors: william J. McElroy. mail carrier: Michael J. Flanagan, Clerk of the Superior Court; Joseph '. Tyers; Stephen L. Boucher, former City Clerk; Hugh J. Lavery. attorney, United States commissioner 1apd ana A Iwddy. Police Commissioner; Francis P. Dunigan, City Clerk; John Rv,ao, Recording Secretary or the of C.. and Daniel T. McPadden' Police department s Andrew Hackett was the frst pres those already mentioned. are James Highland. James Carr. Martin Qum- Ian. Richard Ivers. John Lyons, Michael Burns, R. J. Barry, Pnlllp Flynn, Timothy Downey, MICH Mlch- aei F. White. Michael Gogglns' . Phillip Fly Flynn Das1z FataeE Thomas M Me Mc- Cam, Edward Ahearn. William CaI- ian. John J. Ahearn, James D. Mo f57li,-e Dennis ToOlan, Thomas M. | Kelly. John V. Gleason. Bart Hur- lev. James D. Mcclure. John Liils' | Wtiaiam Gerrity. christopneTr T sidG Mo- Tohn L. Coffey. John Weary. Jr.. John l Coleman. Stephen L. McMahon and Robert D. Noonan.