The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-14

Negotiations are reported to be pending concerning the future owTl- ership of the restaurant of Croce and Colucci at so4 Bank street. one of the best known establishments in the state. It Is reported Louis Martino and Rocco Diorio, Jr, have already contacted the present own" CTS, Michael Croce and Michael Co., iucci in regards to the sale Of the interest held by the former. Several days ago 1t was learned MT. Croce announced Q desire to retire from the business with which he has been associated for several years.
 During the past week, several rental and lease offers have come to the present proprietorg from vari- ous sources, but the offer of Mars tino and Diorio, although the terms have not been disclosed D reported to be the most favorable.
 The restaurant was established on the corner of Bank street and Cofl- Rress avenue for several years ir Q renovated wooden structure and the present brick building was erected about six years ago being completely of modern construction. The cost of the building including the land is said to be iil excess of $61,OOO. The present negotiations are said to also include the gas station ct Bank street and Congress avenue which adjoin the restaurant build' Ing. . leased either to c well known rlas tional fuel concern, or to c private individual, the partnership # come pieted will assume reSponSibilities for the restaurant and grill annex.
 The establishment was once the gathering place for Sportsmen who could be found there ct almost any hour, especially after any sporting event when the building was taxed almost beyond It's capacity.
 When asked about the propaple changes, Michael Croce stated that 1t has been talked over but noth. ing definite has been done as yet. Tie said that the value of the land and euupment and other pieces of property involved Q large investment and that 1t isn't likely that anyone will buy the complete business aiid until oil arrangements are BatiSfac' tory, the firm viii continue to op- crate under It's present management.
 Final arrangements for the an. r,uai outing of St. Patrick's Holy Name society Sunday ct echoners Grove off Chipman street extef- sion. were completed ct 6 conlitlits tee meeting last night ct the Ly- ceun following the games of the so- ciety's quoit tournament. More than 200 men are expected to pc attracted to the grove to particis pate in the activiteis of the day, especially those carded in the after. noon. The general program will get underway ct il o'clock and con- clude with darkness.
 Preceding luncheon the married and single members of the organiza- ton will compete in Q soft ball game while cards and quoits will also DC enjoyed. Tn the afternoon there will be c series of foot races, novel. ties, broad and running jumps. Re- treatments will be available oil day
 The committee in charge includes; Rev. William v'irkus, chaplain; Pe- ter F!tzIIenry, general chairman; Edward Loftus, Frank Hardy, Fran cis Fitzgerald, John Dunphy, MI. ctael Kitchen, William Keller, Har- " Ryan, Patrick 0arvey, Jonfl Kelly, James Tyrrell, Charles Kelly Thomas Fitzmaurice, Michael DriS- coll and John Delaney.
 Junior Choir Outing
 St. Josephs Junior choir will hold