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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-05
ACCEPT RESIGNATION; McEV0Y RETIRES FEB. II
C. U. Alumni Dimes;
 Elects Officers
William T. Harrington Named Vce-President- Brennan
 Treasurer

Saturday evenings gathering of former and present students of the Catholic University was one of the largest held in Connecticut in years. It marked the annual meeting of the Connecticut chapter of the National A!umi and a reception to undergra- duates, who have been spending the holidays at their homes in Water bury and vicinity. The meeting. which was preceded by dinner. was held at the Hotel Waterbury. N early sev enty graduates and present students representing Water bury, Hartford, Bridgeport, New Haven, Torrington. Derby and other cities of the state were in attendance. Eddie" LaFond, director of intram- ural sports and coach of freshm en teams at the Catholic University in Washington, D. c. represented Head Coach Arthur Bergman, who was obliged to cancel his scheduled visit to Connecticut to take part in gathering in Chicago of graduate stu dents.
 Some very pleasing and encourage ing information concerning future athletic activities at c. U. A. was brought tc the meeting by Eddie La Fond. Teams that represent the Catholic University in the future will be worthy of more than passing at- tention. The material available at present and the plan for future sources of candidates for all varsity teams indicate that the institution will shortly take it's place among the leading collegiate contenders in the eastern section of the country. Coach Bergman has received vote of full
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-05
CLASSES OPEN
 THIS AFTERNOON
Winter Schedule of the Wa terbury Girl Clubs Re-
 leased for Publication
SAME AS FALL TERM

The Waterbury Girls club will re- sume it's regular schedule of classes this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. Ther, will be no change in the schedule from that of the fall term except for the addition of two new after noon swimming classes for juniors. The winter schedule follows:
 Monday
 3:3O-5:30 Leavenworth House-Sewing. Brooklyn, Green street hall Dancing. Brooklyn Community Center Cooking. North End. Slocum school-Danc- ing.
 7:30-9:3O Brooklyn-Cooking. Mothers club-Sewing. Leavenworth Housc--Sewing. Webster school-Gymnasium.
 Tuesday
 3:3O-5:30 Leavenworth House-SeWing. Leavenworth House-Cooking North End, Webster school Dancing. Washington Hill--Games and story hour.
 .:30-9:30 Leavenworth House-Sewing. Leavenworth House--Cooking. Brooklyn-Gymnasium. Brooklyn-Cooking. South End, Italian hall-Sewing.
 Wednesday
 3:30-5:30 Mothers club, -3:3O. Brooklyn--Sewing. Leavenworth House-Cooking.
 7:30-9:3O Leavenworth House-Cooking. Leavenworth House-Sewing. BrOoklyn-Cooking. Brooklyn-Sewing. Crosby high school Swimming s 7-9.
 Thursday
 3:30-5:30 LcavenwOrth House-Sewing. Leavenworth House-Cooking. Mill Plain church-Civitans sew ing. North End. Webster school Games and story hour. South End. Italian hall--Sewing.
 7:30-9:30 Leavenworth House--Sewing Brooklyn-Cook1nE Brooklyn-Sewing. Lcavenworth House-Cooking. Washington Hill--Gymnasium and basketball.
 Friday
 3:30-5:30 Leavenworth House--Sewing. Leavenworth House-Big Four. Bunker Hill church-Sewing. Brooklyn, Duggan school-Games and story hour.
 7:30-9:30 LeavenwOrth House-SeWins. Lcavenworth House-Cooking. Brooklyn-Cooking Brooklyn-SeWing.
 Saturday
 10:00-12:00 Pearl Street Community Center Sewing.
 1-3:30 South End, Italian hall-Sewing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-05
Sunday Service
 in the Churches
Members of First Baptist Congregation Met at the
 WOmen's Club

Communion Sunday was observed yesterday in many local churches. At the First Congregational church Rev Dr James E. Gregg spoke on "The Mystery of Christ" At the Second Congregational church Rev M. k.
 Lowell delivered a sermon entitled
 Christ Keeps the Feast at Mid
 night" Rev Conner Lewis sermon
 topic at the Third Congregational
 church communion service was '"The
 New Year. At the Bunker Hill
 Congregational church, Rev w. M
 owen spoke on "The Upward Call ing of God"
 The communion service of the
 First Baptist church was held at the
 Waterbury Women's club. After the evening sermon at Grace Baptist
 church the communion service was
 conducted. At the Advent Christian
 church yesterday morning the pastor spoke on "A Clear Title" To-mor- row there will be two services at
 Trinity church, one at o'clock in the morning and the other at 10 o'clock, three hours later. St Johns church will have its Epiphany serv- ice at 10 o'clock Wednesday morn ing.
 At the First Methodist church yes- terday morning special music was rendered. Twelfth Night or Little
 Christmas' will be observed to-mor- row in the Episcopal churches
 hence the two services at Trinity church. At St Pauls Episcopal church in Waterville services will be held at 3 o'clock tomorrow morn ing.
 At St Pauls Methodist church last evening a family night" service was conducted with 26 complete families present. Rev Kenneth Kingston spoke on the part parent plays in building a home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-05
Father Brennan Thanks Transformers
Appreciates Financial Sup= port During Past
 Year

Rev Edward J. Brennan, pastor of St Margaret's church, Willow street. in his annual financial report of the parish for the past year read at the eleven o'clock mass yesterday, con- graduated his parishioners for their support during year of financial depression which. he said in its gen. eral effects, also affected the church He expressed a hope for brighter and better days ahead for all during 1881.
 In his address Father Brennan thanked all church workers for their cooperation during the year. He announced that next spring. a mission, whose date will be later given, will be conducted in the par ish by the Paulist fathers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-05
Deputy Chief Given Half Pay;
 Retains His Badge
Fire Board Votes Appreciation of Services-Granted Leave of Absence With Pay Until Date of Retire. ment-Members Fail to Discuss Successor

Deputy Chief Charles A. McEvoy's resignation was formally accepted at a meeting of the fire board at the city hall this morning. The vote of acceptance stated that the retire. ment with half pay is to take place on February 1st and that he is to be granted leave of absence with pay until February 1st. The vote included that In appreciation of his long years of Faithful and efficient service" Deputy Chief McEvoy be allowed to keep his badge for all time.
 The vote passed reads as follows: "Charles McEvoy, a deputy chief of the Waterbury Fire Department. having applied 10 this board for re- tirement from active duty and said Charles McEvoy having reached the age and served the number of years required under the provisions of the charter of the city of Waterbury. It is hereby voted: That Deputy Chief Charles McEvoy be placed upon the retirement list of the Waterbury Fire Department said retirement to take effect, February l, 1881, and that his compensation as such retired officer be fixed at one of his present compensation.
 Voted: That Deputy Chief Me- Evoy be granted leave of absence with pay from the date hereof untn February 1, 1881.
 Voted: That as a slight token of our appreciation of the long years of faithful and efficient service ren- dered to the city of Waterbury as a member of the Fire department that Deputy Chief McEvoy be al- lowed to keep for all time the badge Of his office."
 All of the commissioners present expressed regret on the passing from the department of Deputy Chief McEvoy, affectionately termed Charley McEvoy".
 mmissioner Harry Minor. chairman, said. "I have served on three different boards of the fire department and always found Char lev McEvOy tO be the same. effi-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-05
INSTALLATION
 OF OFFICERS
Typographical Union No. 329 Met in Moose Hall
 Yesterday
COMMITTEE NAMED

Officers for the new year were in stalled at the regular meeting of Waterbury Typographical union. No. 329, held at Moose hall yesterday afternoon.
 The officers are: Stanley Wedzu- mas, president: Fred $. Gorham, vice. president; Peter F. Malone, secre- ytreasurer; Leonard A. Winter hotter, recording secretary: Lendor A. Masse, sergeantat-arms, and George A. Robitaile, member of the eXecu.ve committee.
 Committees were appointed by President Wedzunas for the year 1881. which included two new com mittees. an athletic committee and a scribe.
 The report of the secretary-treas- urer was read, and showed the or- ganization to be in a splendid finan- cial condition.
 A discussion as to ways and means to care for the few unemployed members was referred to the execu- tive committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-05
Special to the DemocraU

Beacon, Falls. Conn, January D. The funeral of the Rev Jeremiah J. McAuiffe, pastor of St Michaers church who died last Friday night at St Mary's hospital in Waterbury. was held this morning at 10 o'clock with the Rev Thomas F. Mulcahy of Sts Peter and Paul church, Waterbury, acting as cele- brant. The Rev Peter Cuny of St Cecilia's church. Waterbury. was deacon and the Rev Richard P. Mor- rissey of St Mary's church, Union City, was sub-deacon. After the mass dissolution was given by Father Mulcahy.
 There were about fifty priests from all sections of the diocese gathered for the requiem mass this morning.
 Yesterday afternoon services were held at the funeral home of H. P. Mccarthy in Naugatuck by the Rev John J. Fitzgerald. pastor of St Francis church, Naugatuck, assisted by the Rev M. F. Heating and Tim othy Byrne, both of the same church. They chanted the "De Profunda" and recited prayers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-05
THE PUBLIC AND
 PAR0CHIAL SCHOOLS
Opened for Winter Term To- day With Large Attend=
 anCe in All Buildings
HOLIDAYS AT END

This morning the school children of the city. both those enrolled in public and parochial institutions, re- turned to their respective institu- tions to resume their studies where they left off little over ten days ago when the school closed down for the annual Christmas recess.
 Shortly after 8:30 o'clock this morning the streets of the city re- stunned the quiet and deserted aspect that they had prior to December 24 when the holidays went into effect this term.
 Many groans were heard from the youngsters this morning as they arose and sighed that the all too brief holidays were at an end Not again until Easter will such joy ous days be known and in the mean time the regular grind of reading. writing and arithmetic will hold fort h.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-05

cient and faithful" Commissioner Fred Chesson stated he regretted 10 see Charlie McEvoy passing from the department and expressed the hope that the retired official will enjoy the remaining years of his life with his family. Commissioner Louis Somers said he was not well ac- quainted with Deputy Chief McEvoy but knew him to be a great discipli- marian. Commissioner Daniel Ma nancy said Deputy Chief McEvoy had the respect of the men under him and that is always big asset to any man. missioner Frank Brickel said he regretted to see the passing of Deputy Chief McEvoy because the fire department will suf- fer great loss.
 No discussion of Deputy Chief Me- Evoys successor came up. The vote was simply passed and remarks were made followed by adjournment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-05

STATE OF CONNECTICUT, District of Waterbury, SIS. Probate Court, January 3rd. 1881.
 ESTATE OF Mary Costello Daily. late of the Town of Waterbury, in said District. deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the Dis trict of Waterbury, hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors Of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement Those who neglect to present their accounts properly attested within sai6 time, will he debarred . rec0v- cry. All persons indebted to said estate are requested 10 make tmme- diate payment to
 MARTHA NJ. DAILY, l-5-3t Administratrix
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-05
Rev. J. J. McAuliffe
 Buried To-day
Fifty Priests From All Sections of Diocese Attended the
 Funeral Services

The body was then escorted to St Michaers church where 1t was met by the same clergymen who chanted the "Miserere." After the body had been laid in state before the altar Father Fitzgerald recited the Rosary.
 Sunday night at 8 o'clock the of flee of the dead was chanted by vis- iting priests.
 Members of Ojeda Council, Knights of Columbus, of Naugatuck of which the deceased pastor was 2 member acted as guard of honor at the church and delegation was all so present at the funeral mass this morning.
 The body was taken to Winsted for burial in the family plot, St JoseDhs cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-05

tery. Father Woods conducting the committal services. The pallbear- CTS were John Hedderman, James Bowes, r. J. Mcdonald, Joseph No- Ian, John COoney and John Dechon.
 The funeral of MES Carmela Ci- ampi was held this morning at S:15 o'clock from her home, 66 South Leonard street to Our Lady of Mount Carmel church where a mass of re- quiem was celebrated at 9 o'clock by Rev Michael Lynch. Burial was in Calvary cemetery. The pallbearers Zarrillo, Nardo Masino, Tomaso Lango. vincenzo Luccio and Giu- scope Flamia. .a
 The funeral of Michael Panella, aged 68 years, who died Saturday afternoon at his home, 1O51 North Main street following a long illness. was held this morning at 8:15 o'clock from his home to St Lucy's church where q mass of requiem was celebrated at 9 o'clock by Rev Felix Scoglio. Burial was in Calvary cemetery. The pallbearers were Frank Orlando. Frank and Charles Gatto. Joseph Biondi. Antonio Sci aretta and Thomas Pacchianelli. MT Panella Is survived by his wife. Maria; one son, Saverio; two daugh- ters, Mrs Gabriel Macchiarelli and Mrs Charles De Palma.
 Funeral services for Mrs Josephine Wooding were held this afternoon at o'clock at the Stewart funeral home. 219 West Main street and burial was in Riverside cemetery.
 The funeral of Eugene 1T. Sullivan was largely attended Saturday morn ing at 8:s0 o'clock from his home. 20 Second avenue to the Immacu- late Conception church where solemn high mass of requiem was
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-05
OBITUARY

BELLOTTI Aldo Bellotti, age 13 years. died at the home of his parents Mir and Mrs Emilio Bellotu iu Yonkers. N. Y. on Saturday. Be- sides his parents he leaves two bro- thers, Mario and Bruno; one sister, Nellie. He was born in Waterbury but had lived in Yonkers since he was two years old.
 The body was brought to this city and taken to the funeral home of Nicholas A. Maiorano, 267 Bank street from where the funeral will be held tomorrow morning at 8:15 o. clock to St Lucy's church at 9 o. clock. Burial will be in Calvary cem- ctery.
 ROBINSON-Mrs Elizabeth Smith Robinson. aged 66 years, died at her home, 390 Pearl Lake road, Satur- day afternoon following q long ill., ness. Mrs Robinson was the wife of William R. Robinson and the daugh- ter of John and Anna Smith. She was born in Manchester, England. but for more than 50 years made her home in this city. She was a communicant of Trinity Episcopal church and was very well and fla vorably known throughout the city.
 Mrs Robinson leaves besides her husband one son. Thomas of Provi- dence, R. l.; one daughter, Mrs Charles M. Turner of Milford. The body was removed to the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue and friends are invited to call there this evening between and 9 o'clock. Funeral services are to be held to- morrow morning at 10:30 o'clock at Trinity church and burial will be in Crockett cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-05

celebrated at 9 o'clock. special musical program was rendered by the Immaculate Conception quartet consisting of Mrs Marie Bauby Buckley, Mrs John Cuddy. James German and Robert Callahan. Burial was in new St Joseph's cemetery The pallbearers were Edward Raf- ferty, Michael Caputo. John Me- Carthy, William Quilter. Julius Leh- man and Henry Cook, representing the Scovill Foreman's association. The honorary bearers were Garrett Moore, Michael Devine, James Ken ney, Michael O'Dea, John Bresnahan and Lawrence Sullivan. Among the out of town mourners were: MT and Mrs William Case of Jackson Heights, Ohio. MT and Mrs William Creaney of Hartford, MT and Mrs John Berry of Meriden, Mir and .!rs John Doyle of Meriden, Miss Anna Cleary of Springfield, Mass, and Mr and Mrs Frederick Flynn of Thom- aston.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-05
GULL WEATHER REPORT

Washington, Jan 5.-(UP)-Fore- cast for Monday and Tuesday:
 Maine, Vermont and New Hamp- shire: Snow or rain tonight and Tuesday; slowly rising temperature tonight; colder Tuesday night.
 Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut: Rain to-ight. probably ending Tuesday morning; slowly ris- ing temperature tonight; colder Tuesday afternoon or night
 Gas:cin New York: Rain and slightly warmer tonight Tuesday generally fair and colder in extreme south and light rain changing to snow frrries and colder in north and central portions increasing east and southeast winds reaching gale force tonight and shifting 10 westerly Tuesday morning.
 Western New York: Rain to-nl ght, colder rear Lake Erie late tonight; Tuesday local snows and colder.
 For Connecticut: Rain tonight, probably ending Tuesday morning; slowing rising temperature tonight: colder Tuesday afternoon or at night.
 TEMPERATURES
 Washington, Jan 5.-NUP) P)-TIigh- . est temperatures yesterday and low est last night in 20 cities were re- ported hy the weather bureau to-day
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-05
CARD OF THANKS,

We wish to thank our many friends. relatives and neighbors, and especially the American Legion. em- ployes at Washington Park. and the boys from Washington Hill. for the sympathy and kindness extended us during our recent bereavement, the death of our late husband and brother. Richard Graham.
 MRS RICHARD GRAHAM.
 MIR AND MRS HENRY WALSH.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-05
FUNERALS

The funeral of Mrs. Katherine (McPartland Dineen was held at 8:30 o'clock Saturday morning from her home. 36 Pratt place to St. Patrick's church, where a solemn high mass of requiem was celebrat- ed at 9 o'clock by Rev. John o. ConnelI. assisted by Rev. James Donaher as deacon and Rev. Joseph Griffin as sub-deacon. Special music was rendered during the offertory by Robert Birt. Burial was in the new St. Joseph's cemetery with com- initial service by Father O'Connell. The pallbearers were William Null kern, John Mulkern. Patrick Reilly, James Hamilton, William Doyle and John Mullely.
 The funeral of Peter J. Meehan of 33O East Main street was held this morning at S:30 o'clock from the Mulville funeral home. 27O West Main street to the Immaculate Con- ception church where a requiem mass was celebrated at o'clock. Burial was in new St Joseph's ceme- tery. The pallbearers, all members of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen. were J. Austra. F. Thompson. T. Marzone, J. Donahue. J. P. Sharkey Jr and Victor Dani- savage. A large delegation repre- senting the Brotherhood attended ] the funeral.
 The funeral of Mrs Bridget Dwyer) La Plante was held this morning at S:15 o'clock from the home of her sister. Mrs Michael Danaher, 354 West Grove street to St Margaret's church where a mass nf ,to,o 1oI, kox1 ,.t, o'clock by Rev John Donaher, as- sisted by Rev John Ryan as deacon and Rev Bert Skelly, sub-deacon. Burial was in new St Joseph's ceme- tery, Father Dcnahe.' conducting the | committal services. The pallbearers were Joseph Taylor, William Daly. George GaPlante, Patrick Daly, Den- | Is Day and Arthur Hart.
 The funeral of Maria Di Maria, age IA years. daughter of Nicola Di Maria of 81 Norton street was held this morning at 9:15 o'clock from her home to Our Lady of Mount Carmel church where a mass of re- quiem was celebrated at 10 o'clock by Rev Joseph Baccaris of Bristol. Burial was in Calvary cemetery. The pallbearers were Robert and Rocco I Romera. Cesare Caldarone and 1 Frank Berardi. The deceased leaves besides her father, one brother. Jo- seph: five sisters. Angelina. Clara, Eleanor, Jule and Pearl. all of this city.
 The funeral of Mrs Mary Dun- phy) Phelan was held this morning at 8:30 o'clock from her home. 162 Woodtick road to Sts Peter and Paul church where solemn requiem mass was celebrated at o'clock by Rev James Woods. assisted by Rev Thomas Mulcahy as deacon. and Rev George Carroll. sub-deacon. Special music was rendered by Mrs F. J. Daily. Jr. At the offertory Mrs
 Daily sang "Pie Jesu": after the mass. Beautiful Land on High: at the recessional. "Abide With Me-" Burial was In new St Joseph's ceme-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-05
CREW RESCUED

New York, Jan 5-(U. P.) - The 58 members of the crew of the U. $. Army dredge Raritan were res- cued to-day when the vessel went down off Fort Wadsworth after col lision with the coastwise liner City of Montgomery. inbound from Savan- nah.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-05
MARRIAGE INTENTIONS

Edward Francis kenney, clerk, 12S Laval street; Jennie Pogorzedski, clerk, A Iron street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-05
DIED.

DIED. Yonkers. N. Y., Jan 3. 1881 Aldo Bellotti of Yonkers, N. Y. Funeral Tuesday morning at 8:15 o'clock from Maiorano's. 267 Bank St.. to St Lucy's church. Burial in Calvary cemetery.
 ROBINSON-In this city Jan 2. 1891 Mrs William R. Robinson of 39O Pearl Lake road. Funeral Tuesday morning at 10:30 o'clock to Trinity Episcopal church. Burial in Crockett cemetery.
 CONNOR-In this city Jan 4, 1881 Roger Connor of 215 Willow St. Funeral Wednesday morning at S:30 o'clock to St Margaret's church. Burial in old St Joseph's cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-05

We hope to have the favour of your esteemed orders.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-15
Officials Aim To Establish Uniform
 Commercial Course
Probe, First of Its Knd Expected to Reveal New Pro- gram Advantageous to Students Seeking Careers in World of Business

expected to produce valuable in- formation toward the establish ment of uniform course of com- morcial education in the high schools of this state and the data needed by the Danbury Normal school that has established this year commercial teachers train ing course.
 The Danbury Normal school IS the only school in the state pre- pairing students for the teaching of commercial subjects and it's cur liculum next year will be deter mined by the survey being carried on this year by the committee. The normal school course for com mercial teaching is a two year course and given only to high school graduates.
 The committee chairman has been gathering material for his survey since the opening of schools late in September. Frank Ash, director of the commercial teachers training department of the Danbury Normal school, is as- sisting Higgins while others will be afippointed to the committee in the near future.
 A set of questionnaires will be sent to each high school in the state early in the new year to as- sist in the compilation of informa- tion. The results of the survey will be given at the spring conference of school executives to be held in New Britain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-15
That Are Breath-Taking Ii
 Their LOvelinesS-at

They're really adorable-these new Christmas gift undies- beautifully made - unusually fine quality silk crepe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-15

Wilby high s chool will be in- cluded in the urvey of commer. cial education in the schools of Connecticut by a committee to be selected by James l.. Higgins of the Manchester high school com mercial department who was ap- pointed yesterday by Paul P. Col Her of Simsbury, state supervisor of secondary education.
 This investigation is the first of it's kind ever made and 1t will att tempt to find what subjects are be- ing offered in commercial depart n1ents of Connecticut high schools the training and business experi- ence of the instructors and the extent that training is being given in the use of office machines.
 The survey will be the first of a group of Investigations that are