New Britain herald., 1930-03-13
M'D0N0UGH READY
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der Prof. JohI. Il. Peck, prlnclpal. His graduating class, that of 1897, was the first to be graduated in the Franklin Square building. During the vacation periods which preceded his graduation, he was employed in the Corbin Cabinet Lock plant. un- der the late Charles Glover, whose friendship he held until the passing of MT. Glover. Later he worked under the late Garrett Post, in the Russell & Erwin factory, now a part of the Corbin Screw corporation plant.
 Athlete at High School
 In his high school days. he was a member of the football teams which attracted wide interest in scholastic circles in the late sos. He was teanl- ed with Guy Fitch in halfback po- sition, later moving to the line where he played tackle and won place on the first al)-ConncctIcut high school team picked. Others on the team, all of whom sha1ed the plaudits of huge following, includ- ed Jack Meehan, Peter O'Donncll, Gottfried Brindley of NeWington, John B. Porter of Pennington, Tom F'lannery, and McDonough' $ brother, Matthew r. McDonough, who later explained the Holy Cross eleven. The brother later entered the priest hood. and while advancing his stud- les in Germany became ill, was re-
 4, l, n,-t ,,t gano. Switzerland, where he dled and is now buried.
 Upon completing his high school course, McDonough entered the cm- ploy of the late Francis Dobson, whose place of business, now con- ducted by his sons, was at Spring and Winter streets, He was a book keeper in MT. Dobson's employ for two years, then worked for a siml- lar period for the Prudential Insur- ance Co. under Henry Morans. su- perintendent. who is now in busl- ness on Main street
 Admitted to Bar i'll 1901
 In 1901, Mir. McDonough entered Tale Law school There he dis tinguished himself in debating, was elected president of the Yale Kent club, and won the Wayland prize, $50 award for excellence in debate. In 1904 he completed his prepar- tion for the practice Of law. and Tn June of that year was admitted 10 the bar in Hartford. His first con- nection as a lawyer was with James r. Donnelly. q former New Britain- ite, still leader in the New York bar. Returning to this city, he was associated for many years with Judge Bernard r. Gaffney, with oi- fees at S5S Main street. While he was conceded to be a success in all phases of the law. Attorney Me Don- ourh came into his greatest prom thence in the defense of crlmlnal actions in the courts of this state In recent years other business in terests, including realty holdings, have made it necessary for MT. Me Donough to give his time to other fields.
 Youngest Commissioner in 1906
 Lawyer McDonough political ac- tiNities began as soon as he became a voter In 1906, at the age ot : wears, he had the distinction of be- ing the youngest commissioner in the city, having accepted appointment 10 the board Of health under the late Mayor George Nj. Landers He is the only one Of the original group of board members under the city and town consolidation who is still in the city's service. Associated with him on the original health board was Clarence Y. Benrct+, now president Of the Stanley Work. At the request of Mayor Landere, he drafted the building ordinances which, with amendments made necessary by changing conditions. are still being observed. From 1906 to 1909. he was g. health commissioner. then trans ferred to trr oard of compensation and assessment. posi- ion in the city government he has held for 2n years. He has hcen chairman of this board under administrations of both parties.
 Other public offic,s h' d include membership on charter revision committees. a member of the con- mittee to enact the zoning law, and present membership on the board of adjustment and the advisory com mittee on the water department pro- Jects.
 MT. McDonouch is married and lives at 149 Vine street. His only daughter. Miss Helen McDonoush is a freshman at Smith college.