The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-20

Jr, of 455 East 57th street, New York city, operator of the motorcy- ole which struck and fatally injured rPaul Rosa, aged 60, of South Main street this borough on last Sunday night, following an inquiry into the accident conducted yesterday after noon in the borough. The New York man was present at the hearing. Several other witnesses were heard. MT Fenton following the accident was not held as 1t was believed that MT Rosa's injuries were not serious. Later it developed that he had suf- fered a fracture of the skull and an emergency operation was performed in St Mary's hospital in an effort to save his life but he failed to rally. MT Rosa at the time or the accident was crossing South Main street near Maple. It is expected that Coroner Smyth will issue his finding in the case shortly.
 Forty-fivc Years Ordained
 Rev John J. Fitzgerald, pastor of St Francis church quietly observed the forty-fifth anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood yester- day, While no formal observance was made of the anniversary. the popular pastor of St Francis re- ceived many felicitations from friends who recalled that it was the anniversary of his ordination. Fath- CT Fitzgerald's first assignment was as assistant at Naugatuck.
 Take Part in Parade
 Naugatuck aerie of Eagles will take a prominent part in the parade to be held in Waterbury this after noon under the auspices of the Eagles of that city. The parade will mark the 18th anniversary of the organization of the first aerie in the state of Connecticut and incidently will be the start of three-day pro- gram featuring Eagle activities. It is expected that the local aerie will have about 150 in line as well as a float. They will be headed by the American Legion drum corps of Sey- mour. A short street parade will be held in the borough before depart ure for Waterbury. The parade in Waterbury is scheduled to start at 2 o'clock. William F. Kelly and Judge D. Emmett Shea of the local aerie will be assistant marshalS of the pa- rade. Tomorrow the degree team of the Naugatuck aerie will enter the contest for ritual work in com- petition with other teams from vari- ous part of the state to decide the state championship. The local aerie has held the honor on several occa- sions and last year lost out by a scant margin to the Terryville team. Monday the state convention of the order will be held in the Hotel Wa terbury. Several local members will attend this session.
 Crescents- -Pastimes Game To-day
 The Naugatuck Amateur Baseball league will open their season this afternoon at Recreation field. The first contest will start at 2 o'clock and will be between the Crescents and the Pastimes. At 4 o'clock the orioles and the Falcons will clash. Between the two games, John J. Daly, president of the league will present the league trophy to the Orioles winner of the title last year. Dick Tuckey will officiate.
 Many Attending State Gathering
 Several members of Crusader post. Veterans of Foreign Wars, left this morning for Willimantic where they will attend the annual convention of the state body. Other members of the post left last night for the scene of the convention.
 Play Torrington Lodge
 The baseball team recently organ ized to represent Centennial lodge of odd Fellows on the diamond this year will open their season this aft ernoon when they journey to Tor rington to take on the team repre- senting Ridsely lodge of the New City.
 Installation of about 200 feet of storm sewer on Fairview avenue by borough workmen is progressing made on the installation of curbing and cement gutters on the same street.
 St Hedwig's Graduation
 Pupils of the eighth grade of St Hedwig's parochial school will be graduated tomorrow night at eXer- cises to be held in Columbus hall. An excellent program has been arr ranged in which the youngsters will take 8 prominent part. Diplomas will be presented to the graduates by Rev Paul Piechocki, pastor of the church.
 Summer Schedule of Masses
 The summer schedule of masses will go into effect tomorrow in St Francis church. The masses to- LuOITOW WILL OC dL e o. hnu iV.OV o'clock The o'clock mass will be attended by the children of the par ish. This mass will be soleminized in the body of the church.
 Takes Up Residence Here
 Rev w. B. Benson, student pastor of the Salem Lutheran church, who has been serving the church since the death of the Rev Hilmer Larson, has taken up his residence in the borough for the summer months. He will reside at the home of MT and Mrs John Lundin, IA Park ave- nue. During the summer he will