The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-22

Thomaston, Aug. 22.-Mrs. Ella
Murray of Middletown has an
nounced the engagement of her
daughter, Miss Majel MUMMY, to
Robert Coles Elty, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Elty of East Main
street. The wedding will take place
in the near future.
Miss Murray is a graduate of the
Middletown high school and Mr..
Elty graduated from Thomaston
high school. Both are employed at
the Middletown state hospital.
Principal Albert Elmer will be
at his Office in the high school from
Aug. 26 to 80 between the hours
of 10 a. m. and u noon to consult
with pupils who are transferring
to the local high school from out
of-town schools. Parents and pupils
who wish to discuss changes in
schedules for the coming year may
contact Mr.. Elmer at the time an
nounced.
Mrs. Anna Poit, principal, will be
at her Office in the Grove street
school after 2 p. m. on Aug. % and
80 to enroll pupils who are enter
ing the first grade and others who
are transferring from other schools.
Parents have been requested to
bring birth certificates at this time
of children who are enrolling in the
first grade. All children entering the
first grade must have reached the
age of 6 previous to Jan. l, 1910.
All local schools will reopen Sep
TENDER 4.
Auto Accident
William Rogozinski Of North Main
street was notified to appear in
court tonight to answer to charge
of violation of the rules of the road
preferred by Officer James P. Ryan
following an accident in the center
of town around o'clock yesterday
afternoon. Rogozinski is alleged to
have taken a left turn into East
Main street and to have collided
with Arthur Mogop OF r. F. D. 2,
HarWinton, who was driving mo-
torcycle. Mogop received minor cuts
and bruises in the accident.
Announcement has been made of
the engagement of Miss Edith Reed,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Reed of Prospect street to William
Brink of Terryville. The marriage
will take place in the fall.
DR.. and Mrs. Harold j. Curran
and family will move from Mein
street to their new home in Water
bury within the next few weeks.
DR.. Curran, who has established a
large practice during more than 10
years of residence here, will main
tain an Office in the Lilley building
beginning September /,
Thanks Extended
The executive committee of the
Bundles for Britain undertaking
has extended its thanks to local
residents or organizations who have
conducted card parties for the pur-
pose Of raising funds for the cause.
Those lending their efforts and the
amounts received were: Mrs. Ernest
Sanford, $1205; v. F. w. Auxiliary.
$775; Mrs. Margaret Duff, $3.50.
Thomaston's contribution, includ-
ing a large public party several
weeks ago at the Congregational
church rooms, amounted to $l36.85.
John McCleary of Watertown,
state officer, gave tests Tuesday
morning TO the following who were
seeking operators licenses: Paul r.
Adams. Veronica Mary Budris and
Betty Hildur Hakanson Of Thorn
aston; Bernard w. Kowalski Of Pc
quabuck; Annette Williams and
Anna Dayton Of Terryville and
Gladys Angel Of Hartford.
Charles Keeley, pitcher for the
local American Legion team. was
honored at a testimonial dinner ct
Becker's Grill. Waterbury, Tuesday
night. He was presented O purse Of
money. Keeley who Is known as
Lefty" IN baseball circles, Will be
married Monday morning 10 MisA
Ann McEvoy Of Waterbury. Among
the speakers at the dinner was
Harry Lynch, manager Of the Lee
eion aggregation. Ciifi Brammer Of
J this place was among the guests.