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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-13

Mago J. Sheehan, a member of the city's welfare department stah for the past eleven years and one of Brooklyn districts most highly re- spected residents for half century, died last evening at St. Mary's hos pital after a brief illness. His asso- ciates in the service of the City of Waterbury, members of the Holy Name society of St. Patrick's church and fraternal organizations with which the deceased was affiliated for many years, will unite in paying their respects on the occasion of the funeral Friday morning.
 MT. Sheehan was a native of County Kerry, Ireland. His family emigrated to America over 50 years ago and established their home in the Brooklyn section of Waterbury. They were numbered among the leading Irish families which have played such an important part in the history of that particular district of the city, and especially in the par ochial affairs of St. Patrick's church. Faithful Worker
 The deceased was one of the par ish's most loyal and most enthusias- tic workers. He was personal friend of every pastor to serve St. Patrick's church and on occasions of sorrow or happiness was chosen to serve as representative of the parish. He held the position of treasurer of the Holy Name society for 25 successive years, always faithful in attendance at meetings, always eager to attest to his loyalty in service. For. a period of 35 years MT. Sheehan was an en1- ploye of the Waterbury Lumber com- pany, but severed his connections with the firm to join the welfare de- partment. He was director of the food supply base of that branch of municipal work for over eleven years.
 MT. Sheehan was a former chief ranger of Mattatuck Court, Foresters of America, and represented that branch at numerous grand court conventions. He was also identified with the Fraternal Order of Eagles for number of years.
 Mago Sheehan was a man of out standing qualities, mild-mannered, pleasant disposition, always gracious and courteous and genial. He was a conscientious citizen, keenly inter- ested in civic affairs. He was well versed in Irish history and retained for years his knowledge and love of the Gaelic language and traditions. He was privileged to speak with au- thority on developments and events in current Irish affairs.
 Charter Communicant
 His association with the Holy Name society for so many years was but one indication of his devotion to St. Patrick's church. He was char ter communicant of the parish and regarded as one of it's most faithful. Many friends, associates and neigh bors will cherish the memory of his kindly acts, his charitable inclina- tions and-his sterling character.
 MT. Sheehan's attachment to his family and his personal interest in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-13

Health Commissioner Michael J. Grout was chosen president of St. Thomas Holy Name society in the annual elections last eve- ming. He will succeed former Alderman Edward J. Fitzgerald. A large attendance was in evidence last evening, reflecting keen inter- est in the elections and in the dis cussion of plans for program of winter activities.
 The officers chosen were as fol- lows:
 President M. Grout, Vice-Pres.- R. Blacker, Rec. Secy. J. Joyce, Fin. Secy. E. Coughlin, Treas. B. Burns, Banner Bearer Chris Grif- fin, Marshall Chas. Roller.
 The card league which is one of the most popular events of the Society will start Tuesday evening at 800 o'clock and teams of '45' pinochle and setback will be started.
 The junior and senior basketball teams which are sponsored by the St. Thomas Holy Name Society will meet Thursday evening at the Webster School for practice;
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-13
WATERFOWL MAN
 AWARDED $l,l5O

Modesto Cocco of Watertown will receive damages of $1,150 from Ed ward J. McAdam, James w. Rankin and William J. Perugini, all of this city, according to a memorandum of decision handed down in com- mon pleas court by Judge John F. McDonough.
 Cocco sought $10,000 for injuries sustained last January while work ing on the construction of the Tower Theater on Watertown ave- nue. He alleged that a block of gyp- sum which contractors were install ing in the ceiling fell and hit him on the shoulder. He further charged that he suffered painful chest in- juries and lost several weeks pay.
 The defendants were employed in building the theater with Peru gini who was awarded the contract for the construction of the roof.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-13
DEATH REMOVES
 GAETANO RUSSO
Coal Co. Partner Dies Shortly After Being Ad-
 mitted to Hospital

Gaetano Russo, 50, of 47 Stephana avenue, died last night at St. Mary's Hospital. He was 8 partner ip the Reliable Coal and Ice Company. MT. Russo was taken i'll yesterday af- ternoon and was removed to the hospital at 5 o'clock, where he died later in the evening. He was a native of Italy, coming to this coun- try when an infant. He was mem- Der of Our Lady of Lourdes church the Holy Names Society of that church, a member of the Connecti- cut Ice Manufacturers Association the Waterbury Coal Dealers Asso- citation, and also an honoary mem- Der of the Pontelandolfo Society.
 He is survived by his wife, Car mela (Zuvella) Russo, three sons Gaeta1lo, Jr., Edward and Robert, one daughter, Miss Eleanor Russo, all oi this city; six brothers, Alfonso oi Washington, D. O., Nicola, Ralph John and Joseph, all of this city and Attorney Aniello Russo of Italy; sister, Miss Carmela Russo oi Hartford, and several nieces a11o nephews.
 The funeral vii ltake place Friday morning from the Maiorano Funeral Home, 95 Willow street, at 8 o'clock to the Church of Our Lady of Lour- des where a solemn high mass will be celebrated, at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home tonight from 2 to II and tomorrow from 2 to II o'clock
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-13
FUNERALS

The funeral of John Hermann will be held Thursday morning at 8:30 o'clock from the home, 74 Franklin street, to St. Cecilia's church where a solemn high mass will be sung at g o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot in Cal vary cemetery.
 Funeral services for Kazimer Dap kuS will be held Thursday morning at 8:15 o'clock from the home in Marion to St. Thomas church in Southington at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot, St. Thomas cemetery, Southington.
 Funeral services for Mrs. Cath erine O,Neil Mulhall, widow of Pat rick J. Mulhall, will be held Thurs day morning from the Bergin fun eral home, 290 East Main street, at 8:30 o'clock, to St. Francis Xavier. church at 9, where solemn high mass will be celebrated. The burial will be in new St. Joseph's cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home this afternoon and evening.
 Funeral services for Henry Gay- lord were held this afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Lunny funeral home, 25 Central avenue. Burial was in Middlebury cemetery.
 Funeral services for Mrs. Jennie Neill were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue, Rev. Samuel Budde, acting rector at St. Johns Episcopal church. officiating. Burial was in new Pine Grove cem- etery.
 The funeral Of George pranginls gill be held Thursday morning at s:46 o'clock from the Stokes funeral home, 604 North Riverside street, lo SC. JoeephS church e. e.I6 O. clock. Burial will be ln the family plot In Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home this afternoon and evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-13
City Loses Sterling
 Citizen, MagoS Sheehan
Highly Respected Welfare Department Staff Member Dies at St. Mary's Hospital Funeral Friday A. M

their friends, acquaintances and ac- tivities were well known. He was in- deed an ideal husband and father.
 Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mary (Leahy) Sheehan; six daughters, Mrs. William L. Dwyer, Mrs. Frank w. Daley of Branford, Mrs. Edward w. Herbert, Mrs. George V. Casey, Mrs. Raymond J. Fitzpatrick and Miss Margaret c. Sheehan; son, Thomas J. Sheehan; brother, Michael; seventeen grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. An- other son, the late Rev. James J. Sheehan of the LaSalette Order of Missionary Fathers, died some years ago.
 The funeral will be held Friday morning at 8:15 o'clock from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street, to St. Patrick's church where solemn high mass of requiem will be celebrated at g o'clock. Bur- ial will be in the family plot, new St. Joseph's cemetery.
 Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p. m. today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-13
OBITUARY

STANGO-Mrs. Anna Stango, 25 wife of Albert Stango, of g Green mount terrace, died Monday at the Connecticut state hospital in Mid dletown. She is survived by her hus- band, her parents, Nicola and Gio- vannina (ScaperrottD Anastasio; four sisters, Mrs Fred Divigard, Mrs John Morrone, Mrs. Angelo Covello and Miss Margaret Anastasio; sev- eral nieces and nephews. The fu- neral will take place from the Ur- sini funeral home, 241 North Elm street, Thursday morning at 1C o'clock. Friends may call at the fu- neral home today from to Il o'clock.
 BENJAMIN - Mrs. Susan Maria (Bronson) Benjamin, 96, widow of John c. Benjamin of 138 Cottage street, Bridgeport, died yesterday ir Bridgeport. She is survived by a son William H. Benjamin; two grand children, Ruth Benjamin of Bridge port, and Stanley Benjamin of New York; three great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Matty (Bronson) Strong, and two nephews, Frederick B. Will Hams and Harry B. Sanderson of this city. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Potter funeral home, 880 Fair field avenue, Bridgeport. Burial will be at 3:30 in Riverside cemetery, this city.
 SULLIVAN-Mrs. Mary E. Sullivan, wife of Michael J. Sullivan of 139 Willow street, died this morning at St. Mary's hospital after a brief illness. In addition to her husband she leaves a son, J. Ronald Sullivan; one sister, Mrs. Margaret Fully of Ireland; two brothers, James Fer rick of Ireland and John Ferrick of Waterbury, and several nieces and nephews.
 Mrs. Sullivan was born in County Galway, Ireland, and was resident of Waterbury 26 years. She was a communicant of St. Margaret's church. The funeral will be held Friday morning at 8:15 from the home to St. MargareS's church where a solemn high mass will be celebrated at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot, Calvary ceme- tery. Friends may call at the home this evening and tomorrow after noon and evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-13
HUMPHREYS TOLD
 TO SUPPORT WIFE

Naugatuck, Nov. 13.-Raymond Humphries, 37, of 130 North Main street, Waterbury, was found guilty of non-support in borough court today and ordered to pay his wife ST weekly. He was given three months in New Haven county jail, suspended for one year on condition he post a $l00 bond.
 He was arrested by Captain An- thony Malone and Sergeant Rich ard Ostrom yesterday.
 James Morton, 34, of BIO Myrtle avenue, Bridgeport, was fined $5 apd costs of $13.26 on breach of the peace charge and found not guilty on an intoxication count. He was arrested yesterday by Patrol men Jere Ruccio. Judge Thomas Weary presided.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-13
CHARLES DEMERS
 STRUCK BY TRUCK
BrOnislaw Snieckus, Driv- CT, Pays $lO for Nolles;
 Frost Road Girl Hurt

Bronislaw Snieckus, 21, of 98 Burr street, charged with violation of the road rules and defective windshield wipers, was granted a nolle on both counts after payment of $5 each this morning in city court when arraigned before Judge John L. Gaffney.
 The delivery truck, operated by Snieckus, struck Charles Demers, ST, of 66 Grand street yesterday as the man was crossing West Main street, near Prospect street. Demers suf- fered a severe laceration of the scalp, Motor Patrolman Leo McKenna re- ported.
 Edward Clemens, q, of 10 Dia- mond street, Union city, was grant ed continuance to Nov. Is on the charge of road rules. Clemens left his car parked on Congress avenue and stepped into Q store, Motor Pa trolman Raymond Grady said, when the machine started to roll down the street hitting 8 truck operated by Stephen Sparano, of 10 Fuller street who works for the Spinella Brothers bakery, then crashed through a fence and stopped in front of Popular place yesterday morning. The truck Clemens oper- ated is owned by William Bukas of Union City.
 A continuance was given to to- morrow to Gordon Dimock, g, of l8i Academy avenue, charged with reckless driving. He hit Florinda Greguoh, 19, of 234 Frost road, yes terday morning as she crosse East Main street opposite the Scovill Mfg. Co. gate. The injured girl sus- tained a concussion of the brain and several minor injuries, hospital au- thorities reported. Her condition is described as good" by the hospi- tai.
 Charged with violating road rules, Joseph Shobrinsky, 28, of 638 Wash ington avenue, drew a continuance to tomorrow.
 Jackie Jones of 52 Pearl street, charged with theft, was given con- tinuance to Dec. Il. Atty. Irving w. Pasternak was appointed by the court to act as Guardian ad nbitum.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-13
RED CROSS SET TO PUSH DRIVE
Canvassers Assigned By Ralph Tucker; COnfrma-
 tiOn Class Saturday
BEACON FALLS
Correspondent Wm. ,. Baxter
 Phone Naugatuck 3945

Beacon Falls, Nov. l3.-Work of canvassing the town in connection with the annual Red Cross roll call has started here. Ralph Tucker, Sr., has charge fo the local cam paign.
 The canvaSsers are: Eva Fitzpat- rick and Eileen Kiernan, who will cover the Main street and German town section; Barbara Brennan and June Wilcox, who will do the hill section; Dorothy and Barbara Mc- Geever, who will canvass Bronson town, and Mrs. Harriet Evans, who
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-13
Former Local Man Flying Home For
 Mothers Funeral

A three thousand mile air- plane trip to attend the funeral of his mother, Mrs. Catherine Mulhan was started late yes- terday afternoon by Francis Mulhall, a former Waterbury resident, now a guard at the Terminal Island '(CalifOrnia) Federal Prison. Officer Mulhall is due to arrive this afternoon at Hartford at 3:35 D. m. He left Wilmington, California yester- day at 5:26 p. m.
 Mrs. Mulhall will be buried tomorrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-13
Get Instructions.

Children in the class which will be confirmed Saturday morning at St. Michael's church received final instructions this afternoon from Rev. Jerome Cock Father Cook will give adult members of the class their final instructions tonight.
 onfessions of the members of the class will be heard Friday after noon at o'clock and Friday night at o'clock. The group will re- ceive communion Saturday at 8 a. m. The sacrament of confirmation is to be conferred at 10 a. m. Satur- day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-13
TORRINGTON HEARS
 McGIBBON TONIGHT

First Electricians Mate John w. McGibbon, chief recruiter for Wa terbury and environs, will speak and show sound movies at meeting of the Torrington Foremen's club at the Torrington YMCA at 8 o'clock tonight.
 McGibbon's subject will be the role of the navy in the defense of the hemispheres.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-13
CARD OF THANKS s

We wish to thank our many rela- tiyes, friends and neighbors, espec- tally the Chase Metal Works, the Woodrow Wilson School Faculty and the Blessed Sacrament Bowling League for the beautiful floral trib- utes, and the kindness and sympathy extended to us during our recent bereavement, the death of our be- loved wife, mother and sister, Mrs. Mary Hayes.
 (Signed)
 MIR. PATRICK HAYES
 and FAMILY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-13

(Continued from Page D weeks to build the supporting col umns and install them beneath the roofs of the chambers. Then, next year, if Congress takes a long re- cess or adjournment of some six months, the permanent repair could be undertaken.
 Four government engineers and two private experts have advised immediate repair.
 President Gives Pledge
 Washington. November 13-(UP) President Roosevelt today gave America a pledge to work for na- tional unity during his third term shoulder to shoulder with all who place true Americanism above al other considerations"
 The PreSiednt, in a statement in. dicated his determination to rist above partisanship in a search fol national unity on the principle tha' only fin union We shall find oul true strength"
 His pledge was delivered in ac. knowledging items of thousands of corgratulatory telegrams and letters which he received after hi election. The letters and telegram pledging loyalty and support, h, said, came from menand women wht cast their vote November 5 fo Wendell L. Willkie as we'll as thos, who voted for the third term.
 MT. Roosevelt'S statement followed by two days post-election radit address by Willkie to the nation pledging cooperation for nationa unity in development of American defense and other essentials, but lay. ing the groundwork for the 22,OO0,, 900 people who voted for him tt carry on the principles upon which he based his unsuccessful campaign
 White House Secretary Stephen T Early made public MT. Roosevelt's statement, explaining that the vol ume of congratulatory expression, made 1t impossible to acknowledge them all individually, although 2 special staff of clerks is at work or the messages.
 Reorganize Party
 Washington, Nov. 12-(UP) - Democratic leaders were reported planning today to reorganize party machinery under an executive di- rector stationed here to meet the new Republican program of wig liant third term opposition"
 The United Press was informed that party ranks would be Solidifieo around a strong central organization extending into every state and, ir each case, under literally progress sive leadership.
 National Chairman Edward J Flynn, it was said, will remain as head of the organization. Most of his duties, however, will be taken over by the executive director who will be an outstanding Democrat with 8 liberal background and acceptable also to the more conservative ele- ment.
 Sen. Sherman Minton, defeated for reelection in Indiana, Federal Security Administrator Paul V. Mo Mutt and Assistant Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman are being mentioned for the new post.
 President Roosevelt, according to the informant, has approved the out line of the program. It was believed that he discussed 1t with Flynne Monday when the latter was an overnight guest at the White House
 The new program envisages a permanent financial organization devoted to continuous solicitation ol funds. also a sustained effort to dra- matize leading party personalities in order to uncover prospective presidential timber for i044,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-13

FWIdIICIaK DCCECVdLy the juniors at TOO and the seniors at 800.
 Installation of officers will take place at the first meeting in January.
 A brief address was given by Rev. Joseph Donnelly, chaplain of the Society.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-13
will cover the Pinesbridge area and the Four Mile Square section.
Special Town Meeting.

Special Town Meeting.
 Action on the survey and pre- liminary report on a sewer and treatment plant here is expected to be taken by local citizens at a spe- cial town meeting Saturday in the town hall. Two engineers of the Haller Engineering Association, Inc, who made the survey nere, will be present to explain the work and answer questions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-13
DRASTIC

The most drastic prohibition law in the world today is in ef- feet in Afghanistan, where any one caught with liquor on his person or property can be sent to prison for six years without trial.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-13

4 single examination k not enough for healthy eyes. Even ii glasses Dc fitted, they should be changed occasionally.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-13

SULLIVAN-In this city, Nov. 18th, 1940. Mrs. Mary F. Sullivan, of 139 Willow St. Funeral Friday morning, at S:15 o'clock, from 139 Willow St., to St. Margaret's Church. Bur- ial in Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-13

RUSSO-In this city, Nov. 18th, 1940, Gaetano Russo, of 47 Stephana St. Funeral Friday from Maiorano Funeral Home, at 500 o'clock to Our Lady of Lourdes Church, at 800 o'clock. Burial In Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-13

SHEEHAN-In this city, Nov. 18th, 1940, Mago J. Sheehan, of 20 Ed ward St. Funeral Friday, at 8:15 o'clock, from Mulville Funeral Home, to St. Patrick's Church. Burial in new St. Joseph's ceme- tery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-13
ROOF MAY CRASH
 ON CONCRESSMEN

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-13
MASS
DIED

STANGO-In Middletown, Nov. 11th, 1940, Mrs. Anna Stango, of Green mount Terrace. Funeral Thursday, at 10:00 o'clock, from Ursini Fun eral Home.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-07-10
OTHERS VIEWS
FROM MIR. WRIGHT

To the Editor:
Ever since the New Deal, under
the matchleSS leadership OF FRANKLIN
d. Roosevelt, has been trying to put
back into the hands of the produc-
ing class the wealth ruthleSSly taken
from it by organized greed, there
had been great howl coming from
the robber class for business man
for president who would give the
word go" again to the industrial
cannibalS. At the beginning OF the
present administration nothing ike
thu was heard for il was then TOO
well known that the government
had been managed by that class
from the day Lincoln was shot TO
March t, 1888, when Herbert Hoover
turned over to Franklin ID. Roosevelt
the remnants of the most damnaDle
mess of 4 government ever before
seen on this hemisphere.
When business men got control OF
this government SiXty-eight years
before the New Deal Scventy-tWo OIL
lis citizens in each hundred owned
property. But when the people IN
1888 took 4 hand in its management
under the best leader God ever gave
us only eighteen people in each hun
dred had anything. but the great
democratic freedom to die in pow
erty. Surely that should SHOW us
why the Self-Seeking rich are now
striving so hard to destroy RooSe-
Welt and put in his place Wendell
Willkic, 4 vampire Of the producing
class. Il Hitler Of industry, the
:Avatar of Greed.
To me ii is passing strange that
most Of our So-callcd leading class,
our people of wealth and learning,
are forever on the side of the assaS-
sins of the peoples rights. This class
readily gave to the Red Cross, Sal
walton Army and such to keep the
LazaruSeS from their doors, but II
you mention to them helping get
constructive laws to give the men
in the field and factory decent living
conditions they will call you a dema-
gogue, rcd or blaSphemer of high So
cicty. So it is very evident the peo-
pie in this country who have to
work to eat want none Of the bust
ness mon or their bout-licking Serv-
ants in control of this government.
We tried them rof SiNty-eight years,
from Lincoln to Hoover. and rcaped
the biggest crop Of millionaireS and
paupcrS ever seen.
JAS. H. WRIGHT
Henderson,
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-07-10

Francis |. This report was not pub
llshed until 1862, fifty-eight years
later. This report is believed to have
determined Sir Walter Raleigh's
colonization for England.
4. The census reports for that year
show total of 554,9l2 North Caro-
lima born persons living in other sec
tons of the United States.
5. Two proposed railroad projects,
the North Carolina Central from
Beaufort to Raleigh, and the Cape
Fear and Yadkin from Fayetteville
to Beattie'S Ford op the Yadkin river,
received favorable consideration from
the assembly. An appropriation of
$4,000 was made to aid in making
the surveys. This was the first state
aid given by North Carolina for any
proposed railroad construction.
6. The constitution provides that
person must have attained the age
of twenty-five years; must have been
citizen of the United States for
seven years, and must be an in
habitant of the state from which he
seeks election.