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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-21
AUTO INSURANCE
 TO HAVE HEARING

Hartford. Conn. Jan. 2i--(UP)-- The first of . series of public hear ings on proposed compulsory auto- mobile insurance will be held ct the state capitol Feb. 3, State Insurance Commissioner John 0. Blackall has announced.
 Blackall Is chairman of Q special general assembly committee to study the advisability of compulsory insurance. He said other hearings were planned at New Haven, Bridgeport, Waterbury and Nor wich.
 Reports of the study will be made so the 1887 session of the legisla- ture.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-21
LAST SCENESAT
 DEATH OF KING
Queen Mary Called Into Chambers as End Came;
 Embraced New King
RY HARRY [. PERCY

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 sandringham. England, January 21 - (Up) = The heavy dark red curtains Of the death chamber at Sandringham House, from whose windows King George v looked out so often over the gardens of his es- tate toward the village church where he worshipped, were drawn tightly closed today.
 Over the church - St. Mary Mag dalene - fluttered the royal sandard of his successor, Edward VIII.
 In the four poster bed of the death chamber, his features in complete repose, the late kings body lay where he passed, almost impercepti- bly,, Into death at ii:65 o'clock last night.
 Edward WIT, his face drawn and tired, was up early to plunge into the business for which he has been
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PICKING JURY
 FOR KID CAIN

Minneapolis. Jan. 2l.--(UP) -Se- lection of 0 jury to try Isadore tKid Cann) Blumenfeld on a charge Of murdering Walter W. Liggett, crusading publisher, probably will not be completed before Friday. court attaches indicated today. Only one juror was chosen at the open ing day of the trial. She is Mrs. liar. " P. Rydell. wife of an osteopath. Fifteen other veniremen were ex- cused after lengthy questioning.
 Liggett was shot down on Dec. ' as he stepped from his automobile at the rear of his apartment. s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-21

1t ie expected that regulations for employment in the WPA in Water bury will be altered to make eligible those in need, even though formerly on Mutual Aid"
 Fight Has Been Long
 1e federal relief ofiicials concedt the right of former Mutual Aic VI .lsers for employment, the tinal chapter will De written in q fight which has been waged by reliei authorities here, with indifferent success, since the very beginning ot governmental relief.
 The city has been consistently penaiized in the ailocation of relief funds because the federal govern nnent did not recognize the Mutual Aid as . public relief agency, with
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DEMOCRAT IS ALONE

Rockland. Me, January 2i ---tUP) = Nomination papers were being circulated to day for Congressman Edward Carleton Moran, Jr., dems ocratic candidate N5r reelection from the second district. Republicans have fiys candidates in the 0eld.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-21
Former Workers
 For Mutual Aid. May Sc Employed
Congressman J. Joseph Smith Believes He Has Won
 Fight at Capital Long Fought Battle By Local Authorities May Be at End

Through the efforts of Congressman J. Joseph Smith, the longrawn out controversy between local relief officials and national executives of the WPA in regard to the eig biy of former Mutual Aid workers for federal employ
 ent is believed near to settlement today In telegram to tary announces that Following conference with Aubrey williams assistant administrator of WPA in Washington
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-21
Little Parish Church.
 WiH Hold Royal Body Until Taken ToL0ndOn
There at Westminster Hall It Will Lie in State Until Taken to Windsor for Funeral New Heir
 Apparent to Throne Created
BY SANDOR KLEIN United Press Staff COrrespondent)

Sandringham, England, January 21 - (UP) - The body of King George resting in simple oak caske at dusk today taken reverenty to the Church of St. Mary Magdaen the little parish church close by Sandringham House in which he died.
 There in the church in which he worshiped often,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-21
COACIiMAN FOR FIVE POPES DIES

Vatican City Jan. 2I-( )--R Rinald0 Lacchini, 90, cOachfnan for five popes, died today He drove Pope Plus K on the memorable jOur- ney Of Sept. 19, 1870, which was tie last time any pope left Vatican territory until the Laterai, treaties were siched in 1920.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-21
SIDELICHTS IN LIFE OF GEORGE

London, January 2i - (UP) - King George V was known through out the world for two hRbbies = stamp collecting and yachting.
 The king had one of the finest collections of British stamps in the world and spent hours pouring over the many albums in which he kept his rare finds.
 As c yachtsman, he attended many 6 regatta ct Cowes and Hem Icy, sailing iu calm and rough weather abroad his yacht, the "Bri- tannia".
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-21
Final News Flashes
FIVE GASOLINE TANKS EXPLODED

N Baltimore, Jan. 2I-(UP) )--EXpIoslo ot five tanks of gasoline killed one workman and sent flaming gasoline flowing through streets in East Baltimore today. John Dougherty, eni- der Gasoline O., where the explosion occurred, was killed instantly. Bremen, responding to five alarms, battled the blaze for an hour before 1t was subdued. Cause of the blast was not im- mediately. determined Thousands of gallons of gasoline were destroyed. W sIR Ys as
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-21

i've . good story on you" said King George to United States Am- bassador Walter Hines Page. one day during the World War. You Americans have Q queer use of the word some to express mere bigness or emphasis. Well, an Englishman and an American were riding in the same railway compartment. The American read his paper diligently ---all the details of c big battle When he finished he put the paper down and said some fightr And some don'tl' said the Englishman.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-21
BENNETT SISTERS HURRY HOME

ist Newark, NJ U, Jan. 21-- (UP)--Const and Joan Bennett, stars of the stage and screen side of their father, Richard Bennett, former matinee idol, He is i'll in New York hospital Constance and Joan were met by their sister, Barbara, who now is Mrs. Morton DoWney.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-21
By SIR GEORGE ARTHUR British Royal Blographer)

Copyright l0S6 by United Fress)
 London, Jan. 2l.-(UP)-The new king is man who knows his owr mind and never has required 1t t be made up for him.
 This is the confident view of thos' who have had the opportunity tt watch closely the public and pri' vate life of Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David oi Windsor, now King Edward VIII on the worlds greatest throne.
 Differs From Father
 Eager and impetuous as the king may seem, he is seldom if ever is propelled by sudden impulses or swayed by strong emotion. It is possible to say that with the same
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TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Jan. 21-(UP)--Gov- ernment expenses and receipts fof aH compared with n year ago: T'hIs Year Expenses LnAt Xeev Sl.O76, ,530, ,t20.70 $3,s70.b06,6Tb.vO $2. .O5i, ,2o7. .ole.b7 S2,Ooo. o.5sb.tss.s7 $2,o2B,242,io4.is si.s7o. .Osi.is7.os
 Cash Balance
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-21
BIOCRAPHER OF
 BRITISH RULER Royal Writer of Famous People Tells About the
 Newest King

Telegraph Editors Note: The United Press presents exclusively . picture of the new king by the official royal biographer, Sir George Arthur, who has been an intimate friend of three genera tions of the House of Windsor. He Giscloses the real man behind the former Prince of Wales, 2 born ruler and serious thinker. and not the social fgurehead so many have supposed him to be.
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Milford chronicle., 1936-11-20
DELMAR

Mr.. and Mrs. James Z. Cleary
have closed their home here and
have gone to Baltimore to spend the
winter as has been their custom for
several years.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Hearn are Wis
iting DR.. and Mrs. Samuel Culver
in Baltimore.
G.. Merle Nelson spent a few days
Of this week in Reading, Pa.
Mrs. Charles Moore and son Cliff
ton spent the weekend in New York
City.
Miss Ada Brill, a student nurse Of
the Wilmington General Hospital,
spent the weekend here with her
mother, Mrs. Lewis H. Brill.
Mrs. Claire C1ugh and daughter
Janet, are visiting relatives in Al
tonna, Pa.
Mrs. Joseph Ellis who has been a
patient in the Peninsula General
Hospital for some time has return
ed home greatly improved.
Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Hearn en-
tertained Mr. and Mrs. A. K. Ralph
of Wilmington over the weekend.
William Bradley was the week.
end guest of Mr. and Mrs. E. Fl.
of Philadelphia.
Mrs. George Maddox Of Pittsburgh,
Pa, is visiting her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. John Sturgis.
Milford chronicle., 1936-11-20
S. Z. McAIIister Elected
Head of State 10. o. F.
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Grand Master Purnell also recom-
mended that a committee Of hve be
appointed to study the advisability Of
organizing a Junior Odd Fellows Lodge.
At 1890 p. m. the session adjourned
until 1:45 o'clock, and the members
proceeded to the Jones Memorial Hall
where the ladies' of the NJ Il. Church
haa prepared the annual Grand Lodge
dinner AT l:45 p. m. the meeting Op-
ened with secret session, i'm which
Grand Representative Joseph Ennis
made his report.
Samuel L. McAllister Deputy Grand
Master was elected unanimously TO the
Grand Mastership. Mr.. McAllister is
member OF Fairfax Lodge, No. 8, of
wilmington and man we'll qualified
for the position.
A spirited contest developed between
]. n. Cooper, Jr.. OF Amity Lodge and
Preston Eisenbrey. of Philodemic Lodge
OF Dover for the Deputy Grand Master
snip. Eisenbrey winning by 40 to 30.
Raymond L. Wilhelm of jefferson
Lodge No. 2. was elected warden; p. J.
lsaacs, grand treasurer; Herbert L,
Downing, grand secretary and Joseph
Ennis. grand representative.
The Grand Lodge officers installed
We're: Samuel L. McAllister, grand
master; Preston Eisenbrey deputy
grand master; Herbert Downing, grand
SECRETARY; p. J. Isaacs. grand treasur-
er; Raymond L. Wilhelm, grand ward
en-; g. Russell Macklin, grand marshall:
Leonard II. Haber grand conductor;
John z. Powell, grand herald; William
y. Kirby grand guardian. and Rev.
Harry j. Wright, grand chaplain.
Crystal Fount Lodge. No 10. of Mil
ford was represented by its official del |
egates, George !. Jester and Harlem |
Jester, who were admitted to Grand !
Lodge membership. They were accom-
panied by delegation of local Odd Fel-
lows.
The Encampment branch of the or
der met in the lodge rooms of Union
Lodge. No. 3. Tuesday evening and |
transacted its regular business. The 4
following officers were eletced and in n
stalled: Clarence J. Porter. Of Will II
mington, grand patriarch; N. Rodney II
Elliott. grand high priest w. f. Shaw.
grand senior warden; George r. Rod
ney a member of Kirkwood Encamp-
ment, No. 6, of Milford, was hOnOred by \
being elected grand Junior warden:
James ID. Murray. grand treasurer; A.
NJ. johnson. grand scribe; John Eicholz.
grand inside sentinel; Cornelius Will
kins, another Milford Odd Fellow, was
elected grand outside sentinel.
Next years sessions of the Delaware
Odd Fellows will be held in Whining
ton.
Milford chronicle., 1936-11-20
TRINITY

Mr.. and Mrs. Irving Johnson and
children of Milford and Mr.. and
Mrs. Harold Conoway and daughter
Of Greenwood spent Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Smith.
Claudel Cannon who has been
home for the past few weeks with
his parents, returned to Miami,
Florida, last week where he is en-
ployed.
The folks here are improving the
looks of their church by giving it a
coat of paint Mr.. Hutton, a painter
and resident of this community, is
doing the work.
Miss Elizabeth Holland, daughter
of viii Holland underwent an Cp-
Grafton for appendicitis at the Mil
ford Emergency Hospital on We'd
nesday of last week. She is doing
nicely at this writing.
Trinity M. E. Church for the past
three years has been giving a dOna-
tion of canned fruits and vegetables
to some institution. This year the
donation will go to the Milford
Emergency Hospital. Amy one, whe-
ther you are a member of this
church or not, and you desire to
help us in our worthy cause, bring
your. fruit to church on Sunday, No
vember %. You will receive empty
jars in return for your filed ones.
The Trinity Church Aid met with
Mr., and Mrs. Joshua West on Fri
day evening. Although as large an
attendance was not reported as us
ual, everyone had a very pleasant
evening, singing old hymns and
making plans for the next meeting
which will be held at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Wheatley on
Friday evening, December Is.
Miss Margaret Hastings, daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Hastings and |
a student nurse at the Frankford
Hospital in Philadelphia, underwent
a serious tonsil operation on Mon
day. .e-
Mrs. Robert Hastings is suffering
with badly burned arm, which she
with a tea kettle.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Warrington
attended the funeral of Miss Aida
at SeafOrd on Monday.
Milford chronicle., 1936-11-20
SUGAR I'LL
Near WnlIamsJlIel

Mrs. Julia Williams had a very
enjoyable trip recently as the guest
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore Lance of
Roselle Park, N. J. While there she
attended a food show at the armory
at Elizabeth, N. j. and saw the camp
meeting grounds at Ocean Grove
and was astonished at the difference
between that one and the camp
meetings she had attended near her
home. Then she also attended the
horse races which were something
Milford chronicle., 1936-11-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Derriekson of
West Philadelphia; Captain and
Mrs. Irwin Bennett of Upper Darby,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Jake Powell of
Bywood, Pa. She is still telling
about her dandy trip, due to the
kindness of her friends, Mr.. and
Mrs. Lance.
Church school at $3.50. Morning
worship at II, conducted by the
pastor, Rev w. NJ. Parker. Sunday
Milford chronicle., 1936-11-20

new to her; visited Mr.. Lances' par-
ents at Washington, N. j., then back
to Elizabeth to visit with Mrs. Lam
ees' relatives. Another place of in
terest was West Point Military Acad-
emy and last but not least "The Ro-
deo" and Madison Square Garden
and Radio City, returning to Phila-
delphia to spend a week with Mrs.
Myrtle Hudson and family of Up
per Darby. While there they visited
Milford chronicle., 1936-11-20

Mrs. sparklin Of HilIsboro, Md, is
the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. M. B.
Sherwood.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin T. Dryden
Of PocOmoke were guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. V. J. Carmine on Monday.
Mrs. John ConOway, chairman of
program at the Delmar New Century
Milford chronicle., 1936-11-20

evening praise and song service.
Prayer meeting every Friday even
ing.
Rufus Adkins passed away quietly
on Wednesday evening, November
II, at the home of his nephew, Z. J.
Adkins, where Uncle Rufus had been
making his home for quite some
time. He was the oldest resident in
this community, being in his nine
ties.
Milford chronicle., 1936-11-20

Club on Tuesday afternoon used
Book Review" as her subject. The
club opened with the following vo-
cal solos "Who Knows" and "GoOd
Morning Brother Sunshine" by Mrs.
Louis Nelson, accompanied by Mrs.
Merle Nelson.
Prof. H. C. Whiteside, principal Of
the Delmar (Del.) High School, gave
a very interesting address. The ses-
sion closed by the following num-
bers by the club chorus: "In the
Cleaning and Loves Old Sweet
Song"
Milford chronicle., 1936-11-20

Britain has its 59th ruler.
Milford chronicle., 1936-11-20
And Big Family Variety Show

MONEAY & TUES. Nov. % 81
The Show of Shows. The
greatest names in entertainment
in the years biggest screen
show.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-12-21
Youth Thumbillg
Ride Collapses
On Meriden Road
Clarence Gibson, "a, Is
Found By Autoist Suf-
fer From Exposure

Overcome by the cold last
night while "thumbing" rides
on the Meriden road, Clar-
ence Gibson, "a, Of 140 East
Fulton street, Lancaster, Pa,
was a patient at st. Mary's
hospital today. The hospital
'eported that the youth was
suffering from exposure.
William Ferrari, Of Brewster
street, driving along Meriden road,
saw a form lying by the side Of the
highway. He halted his car, and
found the half-frozen hitch-hiker.
Another car also halted at the
scene and Its occupants, John Ga
radius Of Meriden road, Robert Jones
OF Frost road and Milton Reed OF
Meriden road, took the youth to the
hospital. He was unable to give
them his name or address.
Authorities believe that Gibson
had been ION the road" all day,
and that hunger and cold COM
bined to overcome him as he stood
by the roadside as chilling wind
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-12-21
Provincial Di Foggia

Officers OF the Provincial di
Foggia auxiliary for the coming
year were chosen yesterday after
noon at d meeting in Venta hall.
Last evening the officers were en-
tertained at the Croce and Col
lucci restaurant. They will be
installed January 18th. Those
elected were: President, Mrs. Cla-
ra Delpo; vice-president, Miss
Theresa DiVito; secretary, Mrs.
Louise Colucci; financial secre-
tary, Mrs. Nichola Augelli; treas
urer, Mrs. Ippolito Azzaretti; as
sistant financial secretary, Mary
J. Bozzuto.
Auditors, Mrs. Theresa Leone
and Miss Sally DiiVto; assistant
corresponding secretary, Mrs.
Concetta Lago; counsellors, Mrs.
Mary Torra, Mrs. Anna Bassalo.
Mrs. Dora Delonges, Mrs. Nancy
Vitarclla, Mrs. Mary DiVito, Mrs.
Josephine Ricciardi, Mrs. jose
phine Bozzuto and Mrs. Elsie Ga
rofalo; trustees, Mrs. Mary Pa
nella; color bearers, Mrs. Mary
DeCosmo and Mrs. Concetta Ma
lario; guard, Mrs. Jennie Angeli-
cola; physician, Or. Thomas j.
COttiero.
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Star OF Waterbury

officers elected Saturday night
by the Star of Waterbury lodge,
Shepherds OF Bethlehem at their
annual election meeting In Me-
chanics' hall will be installed
January 10, 1t has been aan-
nounced. The election was fol-
lowed by the annual Christmas
party, at which many children
were guests Of the lodge.
Officers elected we're: Com
mander, Mrs. Gertrude Richard
son; vice-commander Mrs. Lizzie
Brown, marshal, Miss MaA Hon
egger; chaplain, Mrs. Pearl Doo-
little; scribe, Mrs. Clara Plant;
accountant, Miss Mary Flynn;
treasurer. Mrs. Hattie M. Somer-
Vile; aide TO commander, Mrs.
Evaline Lord; inside guard, Mrs.
Eva Peck; outside guard, Charles
Moseley; master Of ceremonies,
Adolph Hummell.
Mrs. Brown was chosen repre-
sentative TO the supreme lodge
convention and Miss Flynn, AL
ternate. Miss Dorothy Honcgger
lis past commander.
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date. They amount TO more than
seven hundred and they are con-
tinually coming In.
Youngsters In all walks Of life
are sending letters to Santa
Claus. The addresses vary. Some
are addressed to Bethlehem,
Conn. Others are directed to
the North Pole, Iceland, Green
land and 80 forth. Incidentally,
the postmaster at Bethlehem, one
Of Waterbury's nearby towns, re-
ports an overwhelming number
Of letters addressed to Santa
Claus.
Postmaster Babin explained
that the letters will be kept "for
Santa Claus. He expressed the
hope that the grand old man"
would deliver the presents re-
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-12-21

IRON Oct. IL. 1902. to Jan 10.
= 1893. Columbus explored the
islands of the West Indies. and
then turned eastward again to
Spain
For 40 days. the Nina and the
Pints bravcd the Atlantic The
ships were separated in mid
ocean, and the Nina finally arrived
alone at Palos. Spain
Messengers were sent to King
Ferdinand and Queen Isabella. at
Barcelona, telling OF the arrival
Of Columbus. and the great adj
rniral was summoned TO their
court His journey 70 Barcelona
was Q series Of triumphal process
sions Columbus was escorted
by o delegation Of mounted
knights, while before him walked
six Indians. In the procession.
also were bearers Of the mar
vcls Of the Indies-40 parrots and
other strange birds. skins Of I'M
known animals, strange plants.
and. ornaments Of the rcd-skinned
cisicftains In the new land
This scene 10 cast In o panel
on one Of the bronze doors Of the
Capitol at Washington n Is
shown on the 6-cent stamp In the
u. 8 Columbian series issued In
1893.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-12-21
IRVING HAVICAN
sues FOR $1,000
Guest-Rider Statute linz
Heated in Common Pleas
Court Suit

The guest statute Is impli-
Gated in the 5000 action which Irv-
ing Havican has brought In COM
mon pleas court agair.s. Mitchell
Gordon. Havican claims damages for
injuries said to have been sustained
when the car in which he was rid
ing with the brother Of the defend
ant, figured in an accident with an
other car.
The defendant owns the car, but
at the time Of the crash his bro
ther, Augustine Corden, was driving,
according to the paintiff, In reck-
less manner. The accident Is said
to have occurred on the Waterbury,
Bristol road at 1880 p. m, May IL,
1885. Attorney r. G. Carmody rep
resents the plaintiff.
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MOntaganese

John Muccino was elected pres
ident OF the Montaganese society
yesterday morning at the annual
meeting Of the group in Liberty
hall. Other officers chosen were:
Vice-president, Nicholas j. Muc-
cino; corresponding secretary,
Ovidio Bignet. ST.; financial Sec
rotary, John Zambino: treasurer,
James Iannito: color bearers, Jo-
seph Ciarcia, Joseph Iannitto and
and Peter Marcanthony; trustees,
Joseph Iannitto and Adolph Muc-
cino; councillors, John Palumbo,
Augustine Muccino and Michael
Belline; sick callers, Louis BaSilc
and Nicholas Cicchitto; society
physician, DR.. Gustavo Tesla; f.
nance committee, John Iannitto,
Ovidio Bignet, Jr. and Nicola
CATERING. Anthony Iannitto, who
has completed IL terms as pres
ident, refused reelection. install
lation will take place next month.
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FRATERNAL NEWS
Diritti E. Doyeri

Anthony Caruso, was rejected
president OF the Drift Doveri
Society for the fourth term at the
annual meeting Of the society held
at thc Pro Provincial Avellino
HsIl yesterday.
Others chosen are, John Bottini
vice-president; Agostino Agostini
corresponding secretary; Frank
Marucci, Financial secretary: Gae-
tano Machiarella, first trustee;
Joseph Petroccione, second trus-
tee; Lugii Filippelli, Giovanni
Iosa, Reno Benedict, Alfredo
Aurelio Capocchi, councillors;
Gaetano Liberale, sergeant = at =
arms.
The society was organized in
1888 has a membership of about
200 and a treasury Of about
$4,000.
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CiviIta E Progresso

The 21st anniversary OF the
founding Of the Civilta G Progrcsso
society was celebrated Saturday
night with q dinner In Temple
hall. Approximately 400 persons
attended the affair. Five charter
members o. the society we're guests
Of honor. They were Reno Bene-
detti, Andres Stolh, Donate Govt
clio. vincenzo Coviello and Nicola
Martinelli.
A review Of the society's his
tory was given by Mr.. Benedetti.
He congratulated the charter
members TO: their cooperation In
building up the socicty's large
treasury. 1t was voted to make
an appropriation to be used for
needy widows and children OF de-
parted members.
Other speakers included Frank
Belluci, financial secretary; and
Frank Marucci, treasurer. A short
program of entertainment was
offered. Michael j. Pierro headed
the committee on arrangements
and acted as POSTMASTER.
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Pine Rock Circle

Mrs. Margaret Bucannan WaB
rejected regent commander OF
Pine Rock circle. No. 20, Lady
Foresters Of America at a meeting
held Friday evening at Mechanics
hall. Other members Of the slate,
all Of whom were returned to Of
fee, include Mrs. Nellie Hayden,
sub-commander; Mrs. Mary Grove,
who was reappointed recording
secretary for her 9Th year; Mary