The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-06

and influential resident. He served as a member of the board of educa. ton for many years, being a mem. Der of that group at the time of hi death. He was chaplain of thu Litchf1eld Council, Knights of Co' lumbus, and of the Litchfielc Daughters of Isabella. Civic move. ments in Litchield won his sturdy support. He did much to advance the Boy Scout movement in Litch- field county and kept up an active interest in the scout movement. Father McGuinness was an in. cessant reader and could quote al length from the classics of ancient and English literature. He often de- clared that the simple life of tho country, with time for reading anC study, was the ultimate in living Litchfleld was near and dear to hi heart and he often expressed tho wish that he could remain there fol the rest of his life.
 Student of Shakespeare
 A keen student of Shakespeare he was one of the organizers of tht Shakespeare Club some years ago He was familiar with all the works of the Bard of Avon, and could quote entire scenes from some o1 Shakespeare's plays. He was lover of correct English usage, and gave much valuable instruction to chil- dren of his parish whom he in- structed.
 Father McGuinness was one oi the most eloquent speakers in the diocese, but he rarely displayed his talents as a preacher outside pulpit of his own little church. He had made extensive plans for the cele- bration of the 50th anniversary ol the dedication of the church, which is due next year. He recently do- mated window of the church ir memory of his parents.
 Paid Glowing Tribute
 In "The Catholic Church in Con- necticut," Rt. Reverend Monsignoi Thomas s. Duggan says: "The pas tor of St. Anthony's is man o1 intellectual power, good preacher strong writer and a man deemed of sufficient ability to hold with dis tinction any office within the gift oi the bishop of Hartford. But he is satisfied to remain as pastor of St Anthony's, Litchfield.
 Father McGuinness is survived by a brother, Thomas of New Haven.
 Funeral Wednesday
 The funeral will be held Wednes- day at 10 a. m. at St. Anthony's church. Most Rev. Maurice P. Mo- Auliffe, DID,, bishop of the Diocese ] of Hartford, will celebrate a pon- 1 tifical mass of requiem. Rt. Rev Msgr. Thomas s. Duggan, V.G DID,, PA, rector of St. Joseph's Cathedral will be assistant priest Deacons of honor will be Rev. Will liam F. Tanning, pastor of St. Fran cis's church in Torrington and Rev John F. Donohue, pastor of St. Marys church, Ridgefield. Rev Walter D. Casey, postor of St. Luke's church, Hartford, will be deacon of the mass; Rev. William A. Downey, pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel church at Mount Carmel, sub-deacon; Rev. John J Pruttt-Barrett Hardware company were set aflre.
 The Benau college for girls, however, was not in the path of the storm.
 Buford and Lawrenceville sent fire fighting equipment.
 Several department stores were wrecked and the buildings in the downtown area generally were either demolished or damaged. Other Places Hit
 Little Rock, Ark, April 6---(UP)-- A hail storm accompanied by strong winds swept central and Northern Arkansas last night, causing heavy damage and at least one death. w. O. GaSton, GA, was killed when the wind storm destroyed his homo in the town of Lacrosse in Northern Arkansas, not far from the Missou- ri line and several hundred miles from Tupelo, scene of devastating tornado. Mrs. Gaston was critical ly injured. Several other residents of Lacrosse received minor hurts.
 Huntsville. Ala. April 8-(UP)- Four persons were known to have been killed, and n fifth, an infant was believed to have perished when a tornado struck Elkwood, Ala. about 30 miles north west of here last night, Deputy Sheriff IT. L Landers said today.
 Anderson, s. C.. April 6-(UP) - A tornado struck here shortly be- fore 10 a. m. today, inIuring about 20 persons and inflicting heavy damage, in industrial sections of tho ] city.