The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-23
Personal
 Annual Dinner

An interesting talk was given by Rev. Matthew Brady of Harnden, a native of this city, at the second an- nual dinner of the Rosary Confra- ternity Society of St. Margaret's parish which was held last evening" at the Hotel Elton. Father Brady pointed out that the Catholic church had a just claim that it had found solution to world problems. Peace he said, will not be found in the world until nations recognize an au- thority greater than their own. Their responsibility to God, must come first, just as it should to individuals. Father Brady urged the support of the confraternity in Catholic Action and gave several suggestions as to methods which lay people might use.
 Mrs. Herbert Fisher, of the Hart, ford Branch of the Diocesan Bureau of Social Service, also addressed the group stressing the need of aid for underprivileged and handicapped children. An establishment of bet ter methods of dealing with juvenile deliquents was also urged by Mrs. Fisher who also gave her whole hearted support to Catholic Action and urged the guests to do likewise.
 An address of welcome was given by Mrs. Phillip .Kropp, president. Rev. J. Oliver Cronan, introduced by Mrs. Harold Brennan, dinner chair man, served as toastmaster. Father Cronan is chaplain of the society. Brief remarks were also given by Rev. John Conlan, pastor of the parish and Rev. Peter Da1y, assist ant.
 The two past presidents of the Confraternity, Mrs. Edward Hyland and Mrs. James Cove were in at tendance. A varied program of en- tertainment was enjoyed with mu- sic by Joseph DiPietro's orchestra and renditions by Clifford Doolittle. Father Cronan was honorary 1 chairman of the arrangements committee. Mrs. Brennan, active chairman, was assisted by Mrs. Ro- bert Berg, Mrs. James Martone, Mrs. Thomas Bane, Mrs. Thomas Horri- gan, Mrs. Thomas Flanagan, Mrs. William Deadly, Mrs. James Quinn, Mrs. Eugene Burns, Mrs. Donat Bi- ron, and Mrs. Edward Cass.
 The reception committee included Mrs. Kropp, Mrs. Edward Meehan, vice. president; Mrs. George Decon- inck, secretary; and Mrs. John Con- Ian, treasurer.
 Mrs. Carl G. Carlson entertained the members of the Daughters of Zion of Zion Evangelical Lutheran church at her home on Hauser street recently. Mrs. Emil Johnson pre- sided and Mrs. Betty Hallenborg read the report of the last meeting. Copies of the program to be given by the Collinsville Male Chorus at the May festival in the evening were distributed. Mrs. E. Einar KrOn eX- pressed her appreciation for the gifts received during her recent ill., ness.
 Assisted by Mrs. Howard c. An derson, Mrs. Carlson served coffee and cake at the close of the meet ing. Mrs. John Ericsson invited the society to meet at her home on June 2. Among those present were Mrs. Emil Johnson, Mrs. Walter Johnson Mrs. GuStave Grandell, Mrs. Marie Anderson, Mrs. John Ericson, Mrs. Howard Anderson, Mrs. Arvid Swan son, Mrs. Betty Hallenborg, Mrs. A. M. Anderson, Mrs. Alma Larsen, Mrs. Carl Anderson, Mrs. Oscar Pet erson, Rev. and Mrs. E. Einar Kron, Mrs. William Swanson, Mrs. John Johnson, Mrs. Axel Forsell, Mrs. Bror Isaacson, Mrs. Carl G. Carlson, Miss Airline Kron, Miss Leila John- son and Gordon Johnson.
 The Women's Get-Together Club of the Third Congregational church will hold meeting this evening at o,p