The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-01

CIle new year WAS CelSURdtcu Wy lOS"A
residents last night at various par
ties, public and private, in clubs,
halls, restaurants, homes and other
places. No serious accidents we're
reported.
Torrington Lodge Of Elks, the Tor
rington Club, the Y.M.C.A., the
Unico Club, the Sons Of Italy and
the italian Labor Society were
among the organizations which
sponsored parties. The programs
for the various events included din
ners, entertainment, dancing and,
in some instances, breakfasts.
Business men reported a record
breaking sale Of hats, noise-makers,
ETC., and the beverage dealers also
reported good returns.
Charged With Burglary
A tavern conducted by Chico Pa
gano on Harwinton avenue was burg
larized early yesterday and a small
amount of cash was taken. En-
trance was made by breaking a
window.
One of the police patrol cars In
which Officers Frank Sherlock and
Earl Bierce were riding was cruising
in that vicinity about 3 a. m. The
officers espied three young men and
chased them without result.
Later, however, four men were
picked up and after being ques-
toned at police station, were placed
under arrest. They are: Henry
Gaudette, 81, OF Rock street and
Alfred Mancino, 20, Of Rock street,
each of whom is charged with break
ing and entering, and Charles De-
Fate, "a, Of 80 Arthur street and
Patsy Evangelist, 20, of 247 Har-
winton avenue, charged with being
accessories They will be ar
raigned in city court tomorrow
morning.
Froeliger in Serious Condition
The condition of Police Lieuten-
ant Clemens M. Froeliger, who Is a
patient at the Charlotte Hungerford
hospital, was reported as serious.
He was admitted to the hospital
several days ago after he collapsed
while performing his police duties.
Culver Funeral Tomorrow
The funeral of Mrs. Bertha Culver,
who was found dead In bed at
her home, 80 Elton street, Wednes-
day, will be held tomorrow after
noon at o'clock from the Scoyille
Funeral Home in WinSted. The
Rev. G. Homer Lane, pastor OF
Center Congregational church, Will
officiate. The body will be placed
in the vault In Forest View ceme-
terry.
To Give Lecture
Rev. Bernard f. Hubbard, s. j.,
Glacier Priest" whose adventures
in Alaska have won him wide recog-
milton, is coming to this city Friday,
January 20, to lecture In the high
school auditorium under the aus
pieces of Catholic women. There
will be a matinee In the afternoon,
primarily for school children, and a
second lecture in the evening.
Father Hubbard's talk wills be il
lustrated with moving pictures tax
en- by him on his tenth exploration
trip to Alaska the past year Tickets
may be procured from members OF
the council.
Announce Engagement
Mr.. and MRS. Joseph Dobos, OF
RID. 2, Tnomaston, have an
nounced the engagement Of their
daughter, Helen, to Joseph Bcnyai,
son OF Mrs. Mary Bonyai Of Scoville
street. No date has been set for the
wedding.
Lukcso Funeral tomorrow
The funeral Of JohA II. Lt1kcso
will be held tomorrow morning at
$3.50 from the Gleason mortuafy
and from st. Francis church at g..
Burial win be In new st, Francis
cemetery, The Inortuary will be open
this afternoon and evening.
Edmonds Funeral Yesterday
The funeral Of Robert. Edmcnds
was held from the Gleeson NORTH
airy yesterday morning at 10 o'clock,
Rev. H. Francis Iiine, rector OF
Trinity church., ofiiciating. Burial
was In Hillside cemetery. The bear
ers were Paul Fritz, John Martin,
Thomas Mcleod. Richard Oakley,
Simon Mile rand Rudolph Bischoh.
Military honors were accorded the
deceased, who served with the Can
adian army, by firing squad from
the American Legion, consisting ~
Dauglas q. Little, John Coma,
AdoplIl DunkeI and Joseph Russo,
With bBsttys Andreanl as bugier,
+ !. Mehber q Commitsee