The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-09

Former classmates, friends and ellow-employes of Thmas Purcell attended testimonial In his honor last night at Harmon's Blue Room. Abaut 75 were present. Joseph Happy" Shea, toastmaster, presented the guest of honor with n purse, William Clasby and Francis Sheehan provided entertainment.
 Included on the list of speakers were Larry Mullen, George V. Casey, Harry x. Cashn, John Slattery, John Cluney, Anthony Jonkas' Thomas Walsh, William Purcell, Martin Connors, William oNe!ll, Maurice Connors, Harry Melvin, William Shea, James Barnes, Jake Reigey, James Calvin, Edward kee" nan, Michael McAuliffe, George Muliigan, Jr., Al pobkiias, John Fla herty and several others. v
 Among those present were Thomas J. Purcell, Joseph Happy Shea, Larry Mullen, Anthony Jon ikas, John Cluney, Jackie Mahaney Martin Connors, Maurice Connors Edward Connors, William O'Neil James Calvin, James Barnes, George V. Casey, Thomas Walsh, William Shea, Bob Meyers, Michael McAu- life, Thomas Jackson. Joseph Rig' ney, Al Dobkirs, James Walsh, VII liam Purcell, Al Kelly, Jake Oswald Swede Anderson, John Mates. 1uc' ker Hayes, William Clasby, George Muiligan, Jr., William Conley Johnny Moore.
 Joseph Shea, Thomas Carney John "Unix" Capano, Timothy Kane Harold Sheehan, John oreaney Thomas McGrath, Edward Fltz- maurice, John Mccormack, Patrick Egan, Stanley Audietis, William sbea' Patty Lyons, Harry x. Cashin Al Brady, Messy Fitzgerald, Charles Lewis, Chris Hanley, Paul Clarity .Joseph Phelan, Fred Kelly, George Reilly. William Reilly, Ernest Pakul' William Petchlock, Frank Leary' and Francis P. Sheehai.
 Christmas Party
 chiidre,, of the St. Francis Xavier school will enjoy their annual Christmas party ct Xaverian hall, December 2i. 1t was announced to' day by Rev. David M. OKeete, prn- cipal of the school. Sisters m charge of instructions in the school are arranging Q program of Christ. r,es sonqs and skits to be presented ct the party.
 The park department orchestra has been engaged to play Tor the program, and reservations have peen made SO that Santa Claus will make n personal visit. Candy, popcorn and n real Christmas tree will add to the holiday atmosphere and pr'ne joy and happiness to the hearts or the youngsters.
 Several members of the parish are assisting Father O'Keefe in the are rareements for the party. All the sisters of the parish will attend as will Rev. Charles w. Brennan, pas- tor and Rev. John F. McTeague assistant.
 Basketball
 Four untried teams will present. their wares tomorrow night at the Washington Park Community House in official games of the ser- for basketball circuit.
 Jimmie Tracey will ofiiciate both games. The Gents or the Hill will meet the Props and the Tribunes will meet the Community Club. All four teams were leaders in last years competition, but are unknown thus far this year.
 Women's League
 Tine schedule for the womene . bowling league at Washington Park tonight Is as follows: 2 o'clock, Oaks against Naples and Films against Pines; Q o'clock, Cedars against 6pruces and Hemlocks against Birches.
 Meeting Tonight
 A regular meeting tonight of the Washington Park Community club in the Community House will be fol- lowed by a session of the commit- tee arranging the annual New Years eve ball.
 Card Party
 Girl Scouts Of troop S7 sponsored n card party in xaverian hall last night. The party was an annual event.
 Flashes Practice
 The Flashes fS SlIetball teams will practice at the Community House