The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-23
TORRINCTON
UNITY COUNCIL
 CONFERS DEGREES
Four Kaceys Made Life Members - Receive
 Sewer Petition

Four members of Unity council, Knights of Columbus. were made honorary life members and 19 others were made honorary mem- bers at exercises held last night in the South Prospect hall. There was a large attendance including wis., itors from various nearby towns. The degree was conferred by Grand Knight John O'Rourke and the of- ficers of United council. William A. Gleeson on behalf of the com mittee received the honorary de- gree and lauded their long and faithful service in the order. Knights of Columbus entitled to honorary membership are those who reached the age of 75 years and who have been in the service for at least 25 years. Members en- titled to honorary memberships are those who have reached the age of 65 years and have been in the or der for at least 25 years. Cards and local numbers were enjoyed follow Ing the meeting and refreshments were served. Those receiving honorary life memberships were Moses Doyle, David Finn, Michael Mccarthy and Banasik.
 on Thursday evening, February 4. Unity council will entertain the members of Unity circle, Daugh- tcrs of Isabella, at card party and dance in the Sacred Heart audi torium on Grove street.
 Council Receives Petition for Sani- tary Sewers
 At the meeting of the city coun- cil yesterday evening communica- tions were receivedf from residents of Garfield and Arthur streets, re- questinG the construction of sani- tary sewers on those streets. The matter was referred to City Engi- neer John w. Smith, who was in- structed to prepare plans and ob- tain proposals for the work. The application of John Murphy for ap- pointment to the police force was referred to Chief William E. Nevin for investigation and report. Maps of Guildford street, Willard street and Sasson avenue were accepted and ordered filed.
 Local Truckmcn to Submit Bids for Mail Contract
 | Several Torrnigton truckmen are expected to be among those sub mittine bids for the contract to l cUTTy II1dII DSlWcCh WntVi pb' "'" | Winsted. Bids are being received at the Waterbury and Winsted post office and are to be opened at Washington, D. C., on January 26 according to information rreceived to-day by Postmaster A. F.. We'll man. The contract wilbl provide for one round trip daily. The schedule was inaugurated under a temporary arrangement during the first week in January when the railroad company curtailed the train service. It has worked out satisfactory and as result the postal department has decided to put the contract on 0 permanent basis.
 Evidence Heard in DcPrctis
 Divorce
 Evidence was heard in the di- yorce action moi Mary r. DePretis against John A. DePretis, both of lTorrington by Judge Arthur Fills lin the superior court in Winsted yesterday. The plaintiff said they were married on December IF, 1905 lin New Haven and that her hus- band left her in 1928, but she could not give his reason for his leaving In addition oa divorce she seeks Ialmony to support four children, two of whom are minors. The de- fendant, who conducted q barber shop in the North End, testified that his expenses were greater than his income for the past few months, and that he was unable to provide anything for the supgport of his family. Judge Els took the papers. | Daafnrsa RaaiRn0tIOn NOC ACCeDtpO
 The resignation of the Rev H. lSlmonds as pastor of the Advent Christian church, submitted sev- eraI weeks ago to become effective on or before June 1 has not yet betn accepted. The congregation is
 hgIhiy desirous of having Mi SImonds remain as pastor and hat
 petitioned him 10 reconsider his de- cision to leave as result of which he has promised to give the matter further consideration.