The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16
| NAUGATUCK Judge Benton Died
 At Home Yesterday
Active in Democratic Politics for Years-Served as
 Judge of Probate Season to Begin

Judge Thomas IT. Benton, highly respected resident of the borough died yesterday afternoon at his home, 231 Meadow street. Judge Benton had been confined to his home, for the past severel weeks. He served as judge of probate for the Naugatucil district. He was for years an active member of the democratic party, but of late years had not taken so active an interest although always being interested in the com munity and it's interests. Until re- cent years there was hardly an cleo tion either borough or state that he did not act as moderator. Of a very gentlemanly disposition, Judge Ben ton had a legion of friends in the borough and while it was known that he rad been i'll, news of his death came as a shock to them. Judge Benton was native of Hart ford, Conn, he came to the borough to reside over 40 years ago from New Haven. He was bootmaker and for many years was employed by the G. M. E. Shoe Company. He was retired about year ago. AL though always active in democratic affairs ne held no political office other than Judge of Probate. He was an active member of Ojedl Council, k. of c.
 He is survived by his wife. Cath crime, one daughter, Mrs M. J. Burns of this borough; one sister, Miss Jen- nie Benton of Boston, and ono brother, William Elwin of Hartford. The funeral will be held Wednesday morning from his late home at 8:30 o'clock and from St Francis church at 9 o'c!ock. Burial will be in St James cemetery.
 Lenten Season Opens.
 The LeDten season will open We'd resday which is Ash Wednesday. of the masses in the local Catholic churches yesterday. On Ash Wed nesday, ashes will be distributed in the churches after the morning masses, again in the afternoon after school sessions and in the evening after benediction. Stations of the Cross will be said on Friday after noon at 3:3O in St Francis church and in the evening at 7:30.
 Meeting of Evergreen Chapter.
 Evergreen Chapter, A. E. S., will hold a regular meeting Thursday night at 8 o'clock in Masonic hal. There will be initiation and refresh ments will be served.
 10 hcEOrC On DFltc.
 Reports on the membership drive given at the regular meeting to be held tomorrow night in Odd Fellows hall. There will also be degree work. All members are urged to at- tend.
 Royal Neighbors Meeting.
 A regular meeting of Myrtle Camp Royal Neighbors will be held to- morrow night in Pythian hall par lors. All members are urged to at tend the meeting.
 Death of Miss Josephine Schaffer.
 Miss Josephine Schaffer of 2s Elm- wood street. died early Saturday night at ler home after a short, ill., ness. Mrs Schaffer had been 0 resi- dent of Naugatuck for many years. She had a large acquaintance and was held .n very high esteem. She is survived by one sisted with whom she made her home, Mrs G. S. Fair bank, and one brother, Frederick F. Schaffer of this borough.
 The funeral will be held tomor- row afternoon from her late home at 2 o'clock. Services will be conduct ed by the Rev Arthur r. Lewis.
 Mrs Vito c. SilcO.
 Mrs Vito c. Sileo. one of the boroughs older Italian residents died yesterday afternoon at her home, 45 High street. Mrs Sileo had been in failing health for a long time. She was one of the early Italian residents of Naugatuck and had host of friends not only among her own people but among those of other na- tionalities. She is survived by one son, Gaet4no Sileo, we'll known local business man. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning from her late home at 8:30 o'clock and at o'clock from St Francis church. Burial will be in St James ceme- tery.
 Interesting facts on the workings of the boss controlled Connecticut legislature are expected to be dis closed tomorrow night when Minor ity Leader William M. Citron of Mid- dletown addresses the Democratic club of Naugatuck in the borough court room. Few Connecticut men are In a better position to follow up the working of the general assembly than Leader Citron. The speaker tomorrow night was also the minor ity leader in 1927. I-e has always