The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-20

and which are unslehtly and un- clean.
 There will be a meeting of Che town Improvement committee this afternoon and reports on unsightly conditions in town will be made then.
 Mrs Regina Patterson
 The funeral of Mrs Muivey Pat terson, widow of William Patter- son, of Central avenue, who died yesterday afternoon at the Water bury hospital will be held Monday morning at 9 o'clock at the home and at 9:3O at St Francis church. Burial will be in St James cenle- tery.
 Mrs Patterson had been i'll for several weeks. She was born in Bristol, R. I. and moved here when 8 small girl. She leaves six chill dren, William, Mildred, Frank, Leo and Thomas, all of Naugatuck ana Mrs Henry Holverson of Bridge port; and three grandchildren, Audrey and William Patterson of Natgatuck and Henry Holverson, third of Bridgeport. She has many friends in the borough.
 Surprise Showed
 A surprise miscellaneous shower was held Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs John O'Donnell on Millville avenue in honor of her daughter, Margaret, who is to be married in the near future to Will liam Caulfield of Brooklyn, N. Y., formerly of Naugatuck. The bride to- be recevedi many beautiful gifts. A delightful time was had by all, and refreshments were served. The guests included Mrs Walter Perkins, Mrs Daniel Fitzgerald, Mrs Maurice. Fitzgerald, Mrs Charles Rath burn, Mrs Scott, Mrs John O'Donnell, Jr., Mrs John O'Donnell. ST., Mrs Mary Lawlor, Mrs Michael O'Donnell, Mrs John Synott, Mrs Elmer Phillips, all of Naugatuck; Mrs Thomas O'Donnell of Waterbury, Mrs Fred Riley of Greenwich and Mrs Holmes of Bea- con Falls, and Misses Mildred Per kins, Josephien Fitzgerald, Mary Fitzgerald, Margaret Fitzgerald Anna Brennan, Catherine Donahue, Mary Schroeck, Justine O'Donnell, Jane O'Donnell, Catherine Mooney Catherine O'Donnell, Margaret O. Donnell all of Naugatuck and the Misses Marie O'Donnell and Ger tfude Cronley of Waterbury.
 Attends Convention
 Miss Helen King, dental hygienst in the local schools, has been in attendance the past two days at the Connecticut Dental Hygienist asso- cation meeting being held in New London. Miss King has been an officer in the state organization. As far as could be learned no local dentists are attending the con- vention of the Connecticut State Dentad association, which is also being held in New London. Both are being held at the Hotel Mo hogan.
 Funeral of Joseph Johnson The funeral of Joseph A. John. son, who died Tuesday was held this afternoon at 2:30 at the Sa- lem Luthera nchurch. lRev William R. Frendberg, pastor. off1ciated Burial was in Grove cemetery. New Plans Concern Vets Local veterans are wondering fl a plan now being considered by the government will be adopted Its purpose would be to limit the amount of veterans receiving aid from the government, by voluntary withdrawal Of the veterans. The idea as proposed now, would be to post in postoffices in cities and towns the names of veterans re- ceving governme ent pensions, the amount received and the reasons that is the specific injuries incurred for which they are receiving such compensation.
 It has been charged that many veterans are getting money fol wounds they did not receive il acton. It is expected this plan nigh cause such veterans to withdraw their names from those receiving