The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-07
WATERVILLE

Benjamin Hackensen of 237 Boyden street, succumbed yester- day at the Waterbury hospital, to the effects of the severe burns which he had received on Tuesday evening when his clothing became ignited as the result of gasoline explosion.
 He was attempting to dispose of insect-infested vegetable vines when he received his fatal burns. He had sprayed the vines with gas oline from 8 container which he was holding and lighted a match to set fire to the vines when the explosion occurred. His clothing in flames he ran screaming through the gard until his son George and Rober Hamilton. neighbor. had partially torn his clothing away and wrapped him in a blanket. Dr Robert A. Bonner was called who administered first aid and then or dered him removed in an ambu- lance to the Waterbury hospital. There the siXty-seven year old man was found he had sustained third degree burns about the chest and arms, abdomen and thighs. and was placed upon the danger list. Although everything was done to help him his condition rapidly be- came worse until death came yes- terday.
 MT Hackensen was q highly re- spected citizen of Waterville where he had made his home for nearly twenty years. He had formerly re- sided in Thomaston. About fifteen years ago he acquired the Beck nrf otr rThfS was partially destroyed by fire in 1925 but was restored. He was carpenter in the employ of the Chase Metal Works.
 He is survived by his wife. Mrs Emily Hackeisen; four sons, Hidden, Herman. George and Harry Hackensen; and three daughters, Mrs. Albert krause. Mrs. Edward Campbell and Miss Doris Hacken- sen.
 Eev. Robert C. Batchleder of St. Johns Episcopal church will con- duct the funeral services at the house tomorrow afternoon at 2 o. clock. The burial will take place In Pine Grove cemetery.
 Mrs. Hackensen and her family have the sympathy of the com munity.
 Appointed Teacher
 Miss Elizabeth Burger, daugh- ter of Mir and Mrs John Burger of Sprague street. has been ap- pointed a teacher at the Rockville High school for the coming year. Miss Burger is graduate of Sprasue rammar school, Crosby High school and Bay Path insti- ute from which she graduated with highest honors this year. She received the senior award for high est scholastic standing and out standing qualities of leadership, loyalty and service.
 Outing
 Thirty members of Pride of Welch circle. Companions of the Forest. enjoyed the annual summer outing at Savin Rock last night. The trip was made by motor bus. After arriving at the Rock the party. arrayed in bright beach pa jamas. enjoyed shore dinner and then proceeded to do" the entire list of attractions at the resort. Mrs Joseph McArdle was chairlady of the c0mmittee in charge.
 Baseball
 The Waterville Maroons Is the only local team in the Public Parks Leagues Federation which performs next Sunday, meeting the Washington Hills Cardinals in a City Recreation League contest at Washington Park at 2 p. m. The Watervllle .Crescents of the Public Parks League, have drawn a bye this week.
 At the waterville Park Diamond the Young Italian A. C. of Reid vile will meet the Eagles In City Recreational League contest at 2 D. m. The Public Parks game at Waterville will bring together the Connecticut Yankees and Gel tics at 4 ?. m.
 Ladies Aid
 At this weeks meeting of the Ladies Aid Society of Grace Meth Odist church plans for fall activi- ties were discussed. It was voted that play be staged on October 18th and that the annual fall fair be scheduled for November 18th. Mrs Benjamin W. Johnson and Mrs George Hubbcll were hostesses for the meeting. -