The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-09

Waterville, Conn, Feb. 9.-The Ladies Aid society of St. MichaeTs church will hold a card party to- morrow afternoon at o'clock, in the Parish hall, which will be open to the public. Mrs. Daniel Sulli- van, chairlady, will be assisted by Mrs. James McAree and Mrs. John Brenneis.
 Founders day will be observed Tuesday, February 14th, by the Par ent-Teacher Association of Water vile, at an open meeting in the Sprague school gymnasium at 2:30 D. m.
 Mrs. Leslie Matthews of Bridge port, first vice president of the state, will be present to talk on Through the Years.
 Mrs. Perry White will be in charge of refreshments of tea and cookies, and as is the usual GUS tom, there will be a birthday cake.
 Present members, also former members, and everyone interested is invited to attend.
 Mrs. Frederick Hoadley will be in charge Of the entire program. which vii lalso include music. Mrs. El- mer Wilson, president, will conduct the meeting.
 A business meeting of the Casper s. Davis, American Legion Auxiliary will take place Friday night at 8 o'clock at Fraternity hall when Mrs Frank Carney will preside.
 Various reports will be read and consideration given to the subject of "Americanism" whcih is being observed this month by all Ameri- can Legion Auxiliaries. A social will follow the meeting.
 Arizona Guest Here
 Miss Anna Donahue of Phoenix, Arizona, is spending a short time with her mother, Mrs. Edward Don- ahue, having been called here by the death of her father, Edward Donallue. Miss Donahue flew by nirplane from Phoenix to the New ark airport, where she was met on Monday night by members Of her family.
 Relatives were also present for the funeral from Torrington, Win sted, Litchfield, Long Island City. New York city, Bridgeport, Hart ford and New Jersey.
 MT. and Mrs. Edward Herbert and daughter. Mary Ellen, of Litch- field. are remaining for a few days, at the home of Mrs. Donahue.
 Large Funeral
 MT. Donahue's death was very sudden, and a shock both to his family and friends. He was i'll only three days, and died Saturday af- ternoon, at his home, 72 Dixon street. He was 78 years old, and for more than 35 years, had been superintendent of White Hall, at Litchfield. He had been retired for the past 20 years, and was a resi- dent of Waterville, for that length of time. Four years ago, MT. and Mrs. Donahue celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.
 Surviving are his wife and eight children; Anna of Phoenix, Arizona; Mrs. Edward Herbert of Litchfield, and Mrs. William Dains, Mrs. Frank B. Weir, Mrs. James Bowes, Edward J., Patrick F., and John M. Dona- hue, all of Waterville; one daugh- ter, Mrs. Margaret Cosgriff. died IS years ago. Two sisters survive, Mrs. Martin Quinn of Bridgeport; and Mrs. James Robinson of New Jersey. He also leaves two brothers. Thomas of Waterbury and James of Brooklyn, N. Y.: 16 grandchil- dren and three great grandchildren. The funeral was held Monday morning from the home on Dixon street, ot St Michaels church where a requiem high mass was celebrated at g o'clock by Rev. John w. Kelley, s. J., of Pomfret. The burial was in St. Anthony's ceme- tery in Litchfield, where Father o. Dea offered prayers.
 The active bearers were grand children of MT. Donahue, and in- cluded Edward J. Donahue, Frank lin Donahue, Donald Donahue, James Bowes, Richard Cosgriff and William Bowes.
 George Graham, William Dunlay, John McAree, Trefly Tardy, John Mccarthy. Frank Manton and George Stuart, members of the Holy Name society, formed an honor es- cort.
 A meeting of the Waterbury Council of the Holy Name society was held Tuesday night at the Immaculate Conception church hall, on West Main street, Waterbury. Patrick F. Shea. president of the council. presided.
 Election of three vice chairmen took place, with the following mem bers being elected:
 Edward Goggin, president of St, Francis Holy Name society, was elected firse vice chairman.
 Michael J. Ryle, president of St.