The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-19

ent given improvement. It is known that in some cases the lead CTS resented the fact that they could not secure donations of re- treatments gratis to cool the boys off after some of the heated ses- sions.
 Leaders are also responsible for circulating a petition indepentiy of the organization for the appoint ment of Michael Colucci as demo- cratic town committeeman of the 11th district. This was done with out the consent or knowledge of MT. Colucci whose request that the matter be dropped after 1t was published in the newspapers, was not adhered to.
 @ Bender Comments
 Alderman John W. Bender com mented on the new Brooklyn play. ground last night stating that it was one of the most welcome im- provements that he has ever seen in the section. Alderman Bender stated that in a recent visit to the location he was both pleased and surprised to see so many of the children taking advantage of the grounds.
 Soft Ball Game
 The softba1l team explained by James Barnes, ST., has issued a challenge to the team, explained by Commissioner Patrick Cronin for a contest to be played at the new Brooklyn playground in the near future. The game would attract considerable attention if arranged due to advance reports on the ability of the clubs involved. The fact that Jim Barnes has deserted baseball to continue his activities in the softball field also comes as a surprise to all of his friends.
 Players believed to be on the Barnes outfit in addition to Big Jim" are Thomas Kearney, Edward Loftus, Bill Lusas, Otto Wanger- mann, Bob Neubert, Edward P. Conlan, Louis DiRienzo, Dom Pilla Michael Yarmela, John Rakauskas, John A. Kelley. Joseph Bowen, Michael Higgiston and Andy Cooney.
 Commissioner Patrick Cronan has club which consists of James Barnes, Jr., Joseph Farley, Ernie Pakul, Ozzie Pakul, James Wagner William Lacy, James Moore, Myles Kelley. Daniel J. Mahaney, John Bender, Al Francis, Charles Ryan, Michael Morrissey, Michael Colucci Al Erk, Joseph Mulville, Andy Stokes, Joseph Begnal, Victor Rad- Dill C%rnly tnff TnH Dunn and Burt Norton.
 Retreatants Leave
 Seventeen members of St Jo- seph's Holy Name Society left the city to-day to be among the attend ants at the weekend Acquinas Re- treat at Charles Island. off the coast of Milford. John J. Kairis, president of the society and pro- moter of the band accompanied the young men. While at the retreat they will be supervised by Rev. Ed mond O. Baxter, z. J., who has been visitor and speaker at var ious meetings of the group held during the past year. Among those who are included in the band are:
 Anthony Dereskevich, Joseph Vitkauskas, August Krisavage, John Kairis, Victor Meskunas, John P. Greblunas, Stanley Adams, An-. thony Butnor, Bronis Besevicius, Adolph Balanda. Anthony Barzi- lauskas, Victor Sabalauskas, Ed ward Wandzell, Glenn Balanda, Bronis Meskauskas and Edward Vaitkevich.
 Itams to Meet
 Members of the Itam A. c. will hold a special meeting and social at their clubrooms on Greenmount Terrace beginning at o'clock to- night. The club Is planning to ar- range for an outing that has be- come an annual event and it Is ex- pected that considerable interest will be manifested in the plans and date accepted. It is believed that the affair will take place some- where near to the city and be largely attended. Refreshments will be served following the meeting.
 Stokes to Cater
 John w. Stokes will cater to the Lithuanian Veterans clambake to be held at one of the nearby lakes on Sunday, August 11th. The selec- tion of MT. Stokes and his staff it is expected will be welcome news to the members of the newly organ ized association.
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