The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-19
George Rumney

l The ueAJn OI OcOTbe nuHlucy N also a severe blow to the borough He suffered a relapse after an op- eration Monday at the Mayo clinic and did not rally thereafter.
 He was a member of the board of education here at one time and in 1920 helped to consolidate the several school districts into the pres- ent system.
 Born in Millville. Mass, the son of the late Rev. George H. and Frances (Nichols) Rumney he came to Naugatuck at the age of 18 af- ter being graduated from Fastmans Business College. He entered the em- ploy of the U. s. Rubber Products Inc, and later started work at the Naugatuck National bank. He was cashier of the bank for more than 20 years and was made a director and vice-president three years ago Two years ago he was elected presl- dent, succeeding Austin L. Adams who resign '.
 MT. Rumney was well known here and In state banking circles. With tho late Arthur Fl. Tayton and the late George Wigmore, he organized the insurance firm of Dayton, Rum- ney and Wigmore, which is now tn. Naugatuck Insurance company MT. Rumney having sold bis inter- est some years ago.
 He was vestryman of St. Mich ael's Episcopal church and as a young man was superintendent of the Sunday school there and q member of the choir. He was a member of Centennial lodge, Odd Fello~' He was also member of tre local Chamber of Commerce.
 The important post that Mir Rumney held at the time of his death testifies to his fine business ability. Courteous, considcrate, yet efficient, MT. Rumney vas highly respected and well liked.
 He leaves his wife, Mrs. Sara (Culver) Runlney; three sons George Francis of Oskosh. Minn. Wilfred of Cincinnati, C. 10, and Theodore of New York citly, wrG is now travelling in Europe; two daughters, Mrs. Isabel Prteat of Cleveland, Ohio. ard Mss Bern!cc Rumney of Naugatuck; and num- Der of grandchildren.
 The funeral -'ill be held at 3:3C D. m, Friday at St. Michael's Epis copal church. Rev Arthur II Lewis, rector, will officia%e. Buria will be in the family plot in sharon at the convenieace of tho family. The body will arrive here tomorrow.
 Frederick Meyers
 MT. Meyers, a native of Guldbach Germany, had resided in Naugautcl about 55 years. Although not a! prominent in his later years as thu other two who died yesterday. h' was well known as a civil engineer in his younger days and had a higf local reputation as a weather fore caster in his later years.
 He worked for the U. s. Rubber Company in an engineering capacity and helped to design the New Shor here. He had @ fine reputation a. an engineer.
 Later he was renowned here fol the accuracy of his weather fore casts. Frequently he would predict the type of winter which the bor- ough would have and had high average for success in such predic- tions. He served as janitor at Oak street school for sometime.
 He had a friendly and kindly na- ture and was liked by all who knew him. He leaves his wife, Jennie, one daughter. Mrs. Wilfred Boyer of Hartford; and two sons, Frederick, Jr., of Bristol. Conn, and Albert, of Naugatuck.
 The funeral will Dc held Friday at 2:3O o'clock from the Bailey funeral home. e2 Oak street. Rev. Dr. Wil' liam Nj. Nesbit. pastor of the Meth- odist church. will oficiate. Burial will be in Grove cemetery. The