The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-16

Norwich: O. L. Lord, New Britain; w. H. Buggie, Cromwell.
 Returns and Credentials-Ralph L. Brandely. Oakville; Michael J. Mantacka, Rockwell; John w. Humphreys, Waterville.
 Distribution - Samuel Thomas. Bridgeport; c. H. Plfueger, New Haven; Frank Brown, Norwalk. Meeting Place of next convention Past Grand Chief Ranger George O'Malley; John Norton, Torringtoh; Arthur F. Popp, New Haven; Fred w. Jost, New Britain; George Peter son, Bridgeport; William Smith, Taftville; Herbert Angelic. Man. chester; M. w. Johnson, Hartford: l: Daniel Shea, Jewett City: John c. Burns, Derby: Victor Belfanti, Washington; John Cuillo, Water- bury.
 Budget-James J. Walsh. Meri- den, treasurer; Thomas O'Loughlin; Naugatuck, secretary and Michael V. Dunn, Watertown, chairman of auditors.
 For over forty years the order of Foresters of America have played an outstanding part in the fraternal history of Waterbury and vicinity.
 The Grand Court of Connecticut has been presided over by three Waterbury. men during that eventful period. The late John J. Mcdonald and the late Charles w.. Bagley were stalwart figures among the leaders of the F. of A. William H. Dunlavey, chairman of the general committee, was elected to the high est state office nn the occasion of the grand courts session here five years ago. %
 The recognition extended to Grand Chief Ranger Walter s. Mc- Gowan of Court Merritt Heminway was another tribute of appreciation on the part of the grand court for the part the Waterbury district has so continuously played in the affairs of the order.
 Court Heminway was instituted on April 17th, 1890. Its present off cers are Joseph J. Barrett, chief ranger; Samuel Collins, sub-chief ranger; Walter s. McGowan. finan- cial secretary; Edward Canfield, re- cording secretary; George Ryan. treasurer. Court Welch, No. S4 (August 10th, 1S93), William Smith, chief ranger; George Tucker, sub-chief ranger; Victor Baker. recording secretary; P. J. Breheney. financial secretary; John w. Humphrey, treasurer.
 Court Martin Hellmann. No. s6, November z, 1S94), William !. Klobedanz, chief ranger: Anthony J. Trean. sub-chief ranger; James A. Clifford, financial secretary; George Reddig, recording secretary; Edward A. Sutton, treasurer. ~
 Court Oregon, No. 13S, (May 29th, 19O0), M. J. Parker, chief ranger; G. J. Quill, sub-chief ranger; Will liam. F. Guilfoile. financial secre- tary; Walter E. Thorn, treasurer. Court Mattatuck, No. 3 (January 4. 1922), Mago Sheehan, chief ranger: Harry Nyquest, sub-chief ranger; Benjamin Johnson, financial secretary; Charles Frazelle, record ing secretary; Joseph William, treasurer.
 Court Richard Wagner. No. 139, (July goth, 190O). Leonard Gaugler, chief ranger; John Yost. sub-chief ranger; H. E. Wilhaus, financial secretary; Alex Drapatin, recording secretary; Ernest Vestewig, treas- urer.
 Court Champlain. No. 4e, tJune ranger; George Duquette, sub-chie1 ranger; Frank Massicotte, financial secretary; Arthur Baribault. re- cording secretary; R. l.. Brandely. treasurer.
 Court Giuseppe Verdi, No. 151, | November 4, 1902), Louis Lerz, chief 2 ranger; John Bottinis sub chief ranger; John Ciullo. financial secretary; Lorenzo Gugliotti. record ing secretary; Felix A. Guarin'' treasurer.