New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-04
DEGNAN AND MACK
ELECTED DEPUTIES
Fire Department Resumes Its
Monthly Drills
MYSTERY IN HOLD UP
Wlfred j. Crozc and Miss Nav
Matthew Are Notwithstanding.
ton Man Neds Miss Margaret Ash
Police Kept BUSY.
MYSTERY In HOLD Up

Past Exalted Ruler James L. Deg
nan of New Haven lodge. No. IS.
and Past Exalted Ruler John ].
Mack of Hartford lodge, No. 10,
were elected district deputies for
western and eastern Connecticut re-
spectlvely, at a meeting of the Con-
nectlcut Association of Past Exalted
Rulers held at Lake Compounce
Sunday afternoon. Their names will
be recommended to the incoming
grand exalted ruler for appointment.
Past Exalted Ruler Lawrence Millea
of Norwich presided.
-Four members of the organization
have died since January, according
10 the report Of the secretary. Reso-
buttons Of condolences were adopt-
ed and eulogies OF the deceased were
delivered by members.
Grand Exalted Ruler John f. Nal
ley of Springfield, Mass, and Exalt-
ed Ruler William T. Phillips of New
York lodge No. were elected hon
orary members Of the association.
Following the business session, a
chicken dinner was served and an
entertainment program furnished.
An invitation from the Rockville
lodge TO hold the annual meeting
next year in that city was accepted
Croze-Mathicu
Miss May Frances Matthew
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs, julius
Matthew of II Jacobs street became
the bride OF Wilfred J. Croze, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Achille Croze of
ZIG East Main street. Forestville, at
st. AIMS church at s o'clock this
morning. The nuptial high mass was
celebrated by Rev. Edward A.
Matthew Of Willimantic. a brother of
the bride. Miss Antoinette l..
Matthew. sister OF the bride. was
the maid of honor and John Crowley
of Forestvlle was best man.
The bride was attired in a gown
of taffeta and Chantilly lace, period
style, and veil caught with orange
blossoms. She carried a bouquet of
white roses with lilies Of the valley.
The maid of honor wore a gown OF
flesh gcorgette trimmed with lace
with hat to match and wore a bou-
quet Of pink sweet peas. During the
mass Walter Johansen sang Ave
Maria" and II Love You Truly"
Following the wedding ceremony.
a reception was held at the home of
the brides parents. Guests were
present from Hartford, North Gros-
venorsdale. Waterbury. Forestville,
New Britain and Bristol. Following
a wedding trip. Mr.. and Mrs. Crozc
will reside at 192 High street.
Mrs Croze is a graduate of the
Bristol High school and for the past
several years had been employed as
a stenographer at the Bristol Ma
tional bank. Mr.. Croze also is a
graduate of the local high school,
where he starred at basketball, base
ball and track. He is employed at
Hutton's, Inc. on North Main street.
Two Fires
Two calls were answered by the
fire department over the Weekend.
At 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon
Squad A and Hose Company No. l
responded to box alarm for a fire
in the rear of 10 Laurel street.
Sparks from a. rubbish pile started
a fire in the frame building occupied
by the Bristol Wholesale Beef and
Provision company and Oliver j.
Roberge, grocer. The blaze was ex-
with chemicals. The
damage will not exceed 500 accord
ing to fire department officials.
At s:55 o'clock last evening, Squad
A and Hose company No. / were
summoned to "a Divinity street
where an automobile owned by An
'hony Page of that address had
caught fire. Although the gasoline
tank exploded. the blaze was eNtln-
suished before the car was damaged
10 any extent.
Library Board Meeting
The June meeting Of the board of
library commissioners will be held at
$50 O'Clock this evening in the
public library.
kCltOniC-Ash
Miss Margaret Ash. daughter OF
Mrs. John Carroll OF Ill Kenney
street and George 4. Keltonic of
were married at q
o'clock this morning at st. Matthew's
church. Forestville. Rev. William
P. Latin celebrated the nuptial high !
mass.
Miss Rose keItonic. a sister o. the |
bridegroom, was the maid of honor, |
and James Carroll of Hartford was
best man. The bride wore a gown
Of white georgette and white |
horsehair and lace hat and carried |
a shower bouquet of roses and lilies