The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-05-07

LIT JVTOIUe FlbBiubs OcEDy UtBE
school principal, also proved az
mendous force OF Catholicism
and units combine TO make the
church what Il now IL. He related
several interesting anecdotes.
Miss Mary Reilly entertained
with some OF her poems all o.
which were of surprisingly goot
calibcr. Miss Mary LeClnir proved
ono OF the hits of the morning, en-.
acting In amusing fashion the OK.
pericnces of a girl at a baseball
| game.
Rev Richard p. Morrissey
egain proved his ability as q toast
| master. lie also congratulated the
girls for their fine showing. Charles
j. Baxter, Nnugatuck Nows editor.
was also speaker.
George Lambert, prominent
member OF the Union City region,
delivered q short but pleasing talk.
Jim Farren scored with q group OF
piano solos, Ana Slrtowt, president
~ the society, welcomed the group
and violin solos were we'll rendered
by Gertrude Prisavage accom-
panied by Florence Prlsa wage,
Marguerite Bowling, Andrew Mol.
an, Mrs John j. DAILY and Henry
Darg6n sang vocal solos. Their
singing was OF high standard.
Flora Bontempo and Mr. Dargon
was accompanied by Francis J.
purgon.
Tho breakfast was well served
and quite edible. Tho program con-
ciuded with singing OF the "Star
Spangled Banner"
Eagles Elect Tonight
Local Eagles are preparing for
their big night tonight when olec.
ton of officers will he hold. Many
ofilcors were nominated last Mon
day but more nominations are ex.
pocted tonight and Withdrawals
can also take place then,
Tho Initiation Of the % men,
bers OF the u. y. Rubber class Of
the Eagles yesterday afternoon was
quite successful. There was O good
attendance and William r. Kelly,
district organizer, gave one OF tho
most eloquent and inspiring talks
of his career. He dedicated tho
class to Mothers day and pointed
out that In 1908 Frank Herring,
president of tho national society. at
that time, founded Mothers day
In Indianapolis. Nineteen years Ia
ter Herring received u tribute IN
the form OF an impressive tablet.
Mr. Kelly discussed state Activities
q the Eagles.
the Initiation which was performed
Nv tho local degree team.
Andrew Brennan Passes
Many words of praise wereheard
In the borough yesterday and to-
day for the lato Andrew G. Bren-
nan, former borough official and
prominent coal dealer, who died
Saturday night. Because Mr. Brenl..
nan had been III for long time IL
was felt his death was better than
further lingering, but much regret
was expressed nevertheless that
the borough should lose O. man OF
such sterling qualities.
Mr. Brennan, who was treasurer
OF the Union City Coal company at
and time OF his death, had many
friends In the borough. He was
we'll known for his honesty both
In private and public life. He prac-
ticed o. fair and open policy In bus
mess dealing and his pleasant dis.
position, courteous manner ana
kindlIness were ever prominent
during his life.
He served on the board of edu-
cation for number OF years, and
served several terms az "a burgess
from the second ward. He was a
member OF the Naugatuck lodge
of Elks and also Of other lodges.
He was In the soda water bot
thing business for ten years and
later worked for the Union City
Coal company OF which his father.
Andrew G. Brennan, was the
founder. His death occurred mt the
home Of his daughter, Mrs Clifton
v. Cross Of as Central avenue. Be-
sides Mrs Cross ne leaves another
daughter. Miss Helen Brennan, al
80 two sons. Frank j.. Brennan and
Carleton w. Brennan; and five
sisters, Mrs Elizabeth Noonan,
Mrs r. II. DAILY. Miss Catherine
Brennan and Miss Florence Bren.
nan, all of Naugatuck. and Mrs
Margaret Doyle of Dorchester.
Mass He also leaves sranddaugh-
ter. Miss Betty Brennan OF Nauga-
tuck.
The funeral will be held to-
morrow morning at $3.50 at the
home of Mrs Cross on Central ave-
nue. and at 10 o'clock at st Francis
church where a requiem mass Will
be celebrated. Burial will be In 1t
James cemetery.
The flag on the town hall was at
half STAFF to-day as IL the custom
OF the borough officials. MIR Bren-
nan was the type of man who Is
q distinct asset to whatever com.
munity he resides In.
funeral OF John KluhIs
The funeral OF John Klukis who
resided at IL Diamond street and
who died Saturday morning at the
Waterbury hospital. will be held
Tuesday morning at a:30 o'clock
from his home at at o'clock to
st Mary's church where a requiem
mass will be celebrated. Burial
will be In 81 James cemetery.
Mr. Klukls leaves his wife and
1--WE children. Charles and John, Of
Naugatuck, Peter OF Waterbury,
and Nellie Kiukis' and Mrs Helen
Gesek, both OF Naugatuck. He was
well known among local Lithua-
mans and had many friends In
Union City.
Funeral OF Harry Gable
The funeral OF Harry A. Cable
who died Saturday at his home on
the Mulberry Hill road. will be
held this afternoon at o'clock
from the Bailey funeral home. SO
Oak street with Rev John IL.
Frensscn OF the Immanual Luther
an church officiating. Burial will
be In Grove cemetery.
lie leaves besides his wife. Der.
tina. two daughters. Grace ana
Audrey. his mother. Mrs Mary
Clott of Germany: = brother.
Louis: and Ave sisters. Maude.
Bertha. Mrs Koslosky and Mrs
TiIlle semrow. all Of Neugatuck.
and Alea OF Germany. He was
resident here many years.
Two Cars Collide
No arrests were made after a
car driven By James Gallo OF e40
Bank street. Waterbury. and am
other by owen X. Herrin OF &c
West CLAY street. Waterbury. were