The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-27

Naugatuck, June 27- Eugene Cof- fee of Al Rubber avenue said two chickens he sold to Mrs. Annie Peterson of 27 Andrew avenue yes terday were his fathers, but the court chose to believe they were the property of Wilfred JordaI who complained to police that two were stolen and identified these two as the ones taken.
 As result, Coffee was fined $1( and costs of $8.61. He had not paid his fine at Il o'clock this morning and indications were he might work 1t out in jail. He returned from New Haven county jail about two months ago, having been sentenced there then for six months.
 Earl Peterson, 34, who rooms al Mrs. Peterson's home, was found not guilty of charge of chicken theft. Testimony indicated he met Coffee near the Peterson home and walked with him to the house, but there was nothing to show he was involved in the theft.
 Mrs. Peterson paid $1 for the two chickens, although MT. Jordan said they were worth about SIPS each MT. Jordan wac positive in his iden- tification of the chickens, pointing out that one of his chickens had a leg disease and this was evident on the chicken sold to Mrs. Peter son, he said.
 Judge Thomas Weary who presid- ed asked Coffee if he wanted to have Coffee's father present to iden- tify the chickens, but Coffee said he did not want his father to lose work. Patrolman Anthony Farrar made the arrest.
 James Henry Bradley
 James Henry Bradley, 88, Mill vile farmer. died last night at his home in Millville. MT. Bradley, one of the best known of the older resi- dents here, had been in poor health the past two years.
 He died in the same house in which he was born and in which he had resided all of his life. MT. Brad ely had distinct personality which won him many friends and made quite a reputation for him.
 He was the son of the late Norris and Sarah (TwitchelD Bradley and saw this town grow considerably MT. Bradley had a fund of interest ing anecdotes and his presence all ways added liveliness to an affair.
 He served as jury man on juries in this county for number of years Hio nearest living relative is Mrs George Wheeler of Ward street. g cousin.
 The funeral will be held from the Bailey funeral home, 62 Oak street Rev. Arthur F. Lewis, rector of St Michael's Episcopal church, will officiate and burial will be in Gunn- town cemetery.
 Time and other arrangements will be announced later.
 File Intentions
 Corato Joseph Rossi of 564 South Main street, Naugatuck, and Mar. garet Tucker Hynds of 10 Oak street Ansonia, have recorded wedding in- tentions at the office of Town Clerk Raymond J. St. John.
 Peterson Elected
 Victor N. Peterson has been re- elected trustee of the Charles T Mccarthy Student Aid fund foi three years, the Rotary bulletin to- day announces. The other trustees of this fund are Harold E. Chitten- den and William G. BoieS.
 At the meeting of the Rotary club tomorrow at Halls restaurant, vari- ous committees will make reports.
 Has Licenses
 Town Clerk Raymond J. St. John has 8 supply of three-day fishing licenses, intended especially for va- cationers. These permit fishing for any consecutive three-day period after July 1 and cost $1.35 to resi- dents of this state and $1.85 for non-residents.
 Funeral of MT. Chanko
 The funeral of Michael Chanko of Oxford, well known here as milk man, who died Sunday as the result of injuries received when a hay mow ran over him, was held this afternoon at o'clock from his home on Chestnut Hill road. Burial was in Grove cemetery.
 Permits Issued
 Borough Clerk Charles Daly is sued fireworks permits today to Helen Dinardi of Waterbury road and William Parker of Church street.
 MT. Daly announces that pool table licenses are due and payable