The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-20
THOMASTON
ARRANGE SURPRISE
 AT CLUB MEETING
COllOquium Club Meets TO- night-Dr Parsons
 Given Party

E. c. Hotchkiss and Edward Mattoon. the committee in charge of the entertainment for the mem bers of the Colloquin Club at their regular meeting this evening, have arranged surprise program. The dinner will be served the members at o'clock. short business meeting will follow in charge of the president of the club. Willis Girge. The meeting will then be turned over to the entertainment committee. The meeting hour has been changed since the last meet ing from 7:30 to o'clock which is more satisfactory to the mem bers.
 Local Stores Close Washingfon's.
 Birthday
 The local stores will observe George Washington's birthday Wednesday by closing their places of business all day, the stores will remain open all day Tuesday in- stead of closing the usual half day. The local factories will pay off on Tuesday instead of Wednes- day.
 Dr Parsons Gives Surprise Party
 A party of friends of Dr F. s. Parsons gave him a suprise party at the Rod and Gun club Satur- day evening. The event proved q complete surprise as the doctor did not look forward to more than the usual card games with a party of men. Bridge and pinochle was played and at II o'clock lunch was served. Dr Parson was pre- scented with a beautiful smoking set.
 Rev. John Burke Pleased
 With Cooperation
 Rev John Burke and his assist ant, Rev James Wilson took the opportunity Sunday morning at the St. Thomas church services to thank the Daughters of Isabella. and the Old Time Minstrel club for the successful parties and en- tertainment given by them during last week. Both proved to be very successful and as they were given as a benefit for the church a goodly amount of money was realized.
 Emil Brown Suffers Stroke
 Albert Brown of Elm street has received word from St. Petersburg, Fla, that his brother Emil Brown of that city has suffered a stroke, and Is in serious condition at u hospital to which he was removed for treatment. MT Brown is q for nor well known resident. He was born in Thomaston and before To- eating in St. Petersburg always re- sided here. He has large circle of friends who are anxious for his recovery.
 PinOchIc Tournament Tuesday
 Evening
 The pinochlie tournament being played by four local lodges will hold forth at the Pythian Hall TueTday evening. The games will marx the sixth session of the tour namnnt which will continue for 12 weeks. The Electa Chapter of Masons arc now leading, but the margin is small and anything can happen on Tuesday evening.
 Ccrryville High Here Friday f, Evening
 i Tine Thomaston high school bas- ketball team will meet the Terry vile team 'on the gym court Fri day evening in the last league game of the season. The girls teams representing the schools will play the preliminary which will start at 7:30 o'clock. The girls team of the high school under the direction Of their coacn, MISS Litchneld have not lost a game this season.
 Marine Band Meets Tonight
 The Thomaston Marine band will meet for rehearsal at their room in the Seth Thomas building this evening at s o'clock. Refresh. ments will be served and social time will follow the rehearsal.
 Mother of Five Victim of
 Scarlet Fever
 Mrs George Boutilier died at her home Saturday morning Of scarlet fever. The funeral was held Sat urday afternoon with E. c. Hotch- kiss in charge. She leaves besides her husband five small children. Mrs Boutilicr had nursed the en- tire family through the disease only to fall victim herself and die. This Is the only fatal case so far of the epidemic of more than fifty cases. She is also survived by her father silas Hart Of Tor rlngton.