The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-22

MlCndel W. V OuS Ol tHC boroughs best known residents died last evening at his home, 245 Maple street after an illness of several months. The deceased was in his 67th year and had been a resident of Naugatuck for over 45 years. Most of this period he con- ducted a barber shop.
 Mir O'Brien was born in New Hartford and came to the borough when a young man. He had resid-' ed here continuously since that time with the exception of a few years residence In New Haven. where he was proprietor of a bar Der shop.
 In his younger days. MT O'Brien was soft shoe dancer of great skill and appeared on the stage in many parts of the state. He had many opportunities to follow this pro- fession, but declined. He instruct ed many dancers who later became famous on the stage in minstreis and vaudeville.
 For the past several years MT O'Brien's barber shop was located in the Boz building. He was one of the first to originate a shaving lotion that did away with face rubbing in lathering. Later nearly all of the big cosmetic concerns came out with similar preparations
 There was scarcely a youngster or adult in the borough that was not acquainted with the deceased. He was possessed of very jovial nature and always seemed to get the most out of life. His loss is mourned by a large circle of friends.
 He is survived by his wife, Ellen four daughters. Mrs Maurice Ty- nan and Mrs Raymond Currier of this borough, Mrs Charles Step hany of College Point. l.. l., and Mrs Leo. O'Loughlin of Chicago; and three sons, Edward of New Haven. Harry of New York city and John of this borough; three sisters, Mrs John Myers of New York city. Mrs Susan Bring of New Haven and Mrs Nellie Miller of Waterbury and one mrother, WH- liam of New Haven. He was a member of the local lodge of Elks and the Royal Arcanum of Wa terbury. The funeral will be held Thursday morning from his la;e home at S:30 o'clock and at nine o'clock from St Francis church. Burial will be in St Francis ceme- tery.i.
 Adults Have Advantages.
 The great advantages available today to adults who in their youn- ger days had only opportunities to receive limited education was point ed out last night by Robert C. Deming, state director of adult education in talk before the members of the League of Women Voters given in the Children's h- brary last night. This advantage has been brought about by the evening classes conducted all over the state for adults. During the last year 25.000 adults of the state took advantage of the opportunity to learn to read and write Eng fish. aE
 The benefits of the classes are not limited to those of foreign birth, but Director Deming stated, those with a fair education may derive much good that will per- init them. to get more comfort and pleasure out of life.
 Monthly Meeting, Friday.
 The September meeting of the Naugatuck Day Nursery will be held Friday morning at 10 o'clock in the Nursery rooms on Water street.
 Cases Continued
 Deputy Judge Harry H. Schofield, at the request of Attorney John F. McDonough, counsel for Alex J.. Alexander of 141. Draher avenue, Waterbury, and Michael Krugalis of 344 Wilson street. Waterbury, both charged with transporting beer, continued the cases until Tuesday morning. Sept. 29. The accused were arrested last Satur- day afternoon while transporting several cases of beer.
 Frank Adams of 131 Lafayette street, New Haven, charged with operating without headlight and without reflector. had his case continued until September 29. He was ordered to appear in court by State Policeman John Burke of the Beacon Falls barracks.
 Cut In Salaried Workers
 All salaried employees of the Uni- ted States Rubber company will receive a cut in salary of ten per cent effective Oct l, 1t was re- liably reported today. While no official statement has been made by the company officials. several of the salaried employees are aware of the contemplated cut. In line with the cut the working. hours of the saiaried employees will be set at live days a week. It was pointed out that with the five working day schedule the cut will not actually amount to ten per cent. Salaried employees and ofii- cials Of the company have pre-. vtously bsan working on i've and a halr day week schedule.