The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-16


 Monday evening with approximately 100 of the 225 employees of the com pany in attendance.
 A set of bylaws were accepted which showed only employees of the company eligible for membership. The following officers were elected: President. Raymond Moline; vice president, Clarence May; record- ing secretary, Eva Lyga; treasurer Julius Urban; financial secretary, Nadia Kremski: grievance commit tee, Raymond Nodine. Clarence May Julius urban and John Royal.
 A meeting of the grievance com mittee had been held with the fac tory officials, consisting of Elmer Whittier and Horace Whittier, vice presidents, and George Priest, treas lirer. last Thursday at which time the various grievances of the work ers were discussed. The officials Monday afternoon announced they would cooperate with their help in every manner possible and agreed to the various demands as follows Minimum rate for men, 45 cents an hour: minimum rate for women, 40 cents an hour; an establishment or niece work prices so women may earn 48 cents an hour; no reduction on present piece work prices as long as present conditions exist; 4o hour week for women and men Wlth time and a half for over 40 hours; no discrimination by the company to any person belonging to this bar- gaining organization.
 All men will receive as their day work wage in 45 hours, what they received in 52 1-2 hours as on Feb ruary 27. The men on power presses will receive 52 1-2 cents an hour.
 At last evenings meeting the workes praised factory officials CO., operation with the bargaining com mittee and agreed to accept ar arrangements made by the officials.
 Mrs. Matz Dies
 one of Teryville's best known ], citizens, Mrs. Anna Matz of North Main street extension, died at the { Bristol hospital Monday morning, ! following a two days illness. Mrs, Matz was taken i'll Saturday and was rushed to the Bristol hospital late Sunday evening. Hhe was born in Kensington and cafoe to Terryville 50 years ago wheYe she has resided since. She was married to Charles Matz in 1889 in Waterbury.
 During her residence in Terryville, j Mrs. Matz made many friends by { her kindness towards children, 1 especially homeless children. She made home for many small chil- dren, many who have grown up to 1 know her as their only mother. She is survived by her husband, \ Charles Matz; a daughter, and two sors. August of Thomaston and Edward of Terryville; and a sister, l Mir. Katherine Corbett of North vile, N. Y.
 The funeral will be held from her home Wednesday morning at $50 o'clock and at 9 o'clock at the ! Immaculate Conception church with Father Degnan, pastor, oficiating. Burial will be in the family plot lin St. Marys cemetery.
 j Goldfish Supper {. The Girls Friendly society of St. Marks Episcopal church will hold d public codfish supper Wednesday afternoon from 5 to 6:30 o'clock in the social rooms of the church. Card Party
 ' A St, Patrick's night card party will be held in the Grange hall "wednesday evening. Prizes will be awarded in all kinds of games.
 Dancing will be enjoyed with | music furnished by a well known 1 orchestra.
 l Daniel Galpin Dies :, Daniel Galpin, one of Plymouth's best known residents, died suddenly at his home on Hillside avenue, Plymouth, Monday afternoon. He was born in Woodbury, but had been a resident in Plymouth for over 50 years. He was employed at the Eagle Lock company for nearly 40 years where he was held in nigh respect by his associates.
 Mir. Galpin was charter member ! of the Three Score and Ten club, Plymouth odd Fellows and a life long member of the Congregational church.
 He has been enjoying good health and arose Monday morning to go to work, but decided against 1t because 7 of bad travelling.
 He is survived by his wife, two sons, Leon of Plymouth and Howard
 
 Gertrude Bliss of Plymouth; and several grandchildren nj Plymouth and Terryville.
 The funeral will be held Wednes- day afternoon from the home on Hillside avenue with Rev. Thomas Carlson, rector of the Plymouth Congregational church, officiating. Burial will be in the family plot in Hillside cemetery, Plymouth.
 Meeting Postponed
 The monthly meeting of the Workers Protective association of the Eagle Lock company scheduled nj the town hall last evening was postponed because of bad travelling, until next Monday evening at 7:30 o'clock.
 The meeting of the Democratic town committee, scheduled last eve ming. was postponed as was the meeting of the St. Casimir Athletic and Social club.
 Rendered Surprise Party
 A surprise party was rendered Frank Melius at his home on River side avenue recently by over 50 of his friends in honor of his roth birthday. The evening was pleas antly spent enjoying various forms of games and dancing. Refresh ments were served.
 Mir. Melius was presented a radio by his guests.
 YD Meeting
 An important meeting of the Marshall Donald Leach chapter, Xos.kaa TNtufairp cltih wiil hp held