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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-24
officers Hold Meeting

The Teachers and officers of the
Methodist Church Sunday School
held their regular meeting in the
church annex Monday evening.
Election of officers for the COM
ing year were held.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-24

Mrs Ray Gruhbs and friends
spent "Wednesday at the Irish Hills
Mrs Pearl Sheck and son Jack
and Mrs Lucy Sheldon, Romulus.
Wore Thursday afternoon guests Of
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-24
FUNERAL RITES FRIDAY

Jackson, Oct Funeral sery-
ices will be at p. m. Friday for
Harold Frimodig, 81, bookkeeper
for the Michigan State Industries
in Jackson Prison, who died unex-
pectedly at his home.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-24
Honor.d nv Shower

Miss Maxine Garrod entertain.
ed at her home on Friday night
honoring Miss Marion Wright who
will soon be a bride. Those from
Willis who attended were Mrs.
Katherine Wright. May Wright,
Mrs. Ruby Pitter and children,
Mrs. Nina Sherman. Mrs. Gather
inc Campbell. Mrs. May Cox, Mrs.
Bernadine Day, Mrs. Lena Staebler,
Mrs. Eleanor Smith and Mrs. En-
ma Jones.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-24
Receive Word Of Death

Eugene Staebler and family re-
ceived word Sunday evening of
the death OF a former neighbor,
Mrs f. c. Lyke. 945 Sheridan Ave,
Ypsilanti. Sunday morning. Mrs.
Staebler attended the funeral at
the Geer Funeral Home at Ypsi.
lanti Tuesday afternoon.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-24

Clarence Fischers sunday Schoo
class OF young people will give a
Halloween party on the evening o.
Oct. e6 az the church All young
people may come
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-24

Howard Gilman and Murray
Day. Jr, in the absence OF Scout
master Rev. Hoffman, took the
Boy Scout troop No. 43 to the foot
ball game in Ann Arbor where they
were ushers.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-24

Miss Mary Wood. teacher IN
SUNDAY school ~ the intermediate
class will entertain her class al
4:30. oct 2S for Halloween
party.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-24
Ex-RoAp OFFICIAL DIES

Brown City. Mich. Oct. 24-Allen
Clemens, "a. former chairman OF
the Sanilac County Road Commits
sion. died Wednesday following an
emergency operation.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-24
To Hold Regular Meeting

The Woman's Society of Chris
tian Service will hold their next
regular meeting Oct 81 at the
church. Cooperative luncheon will
be at 1890.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-24
Retnrns 20 Work.

Homer Schaub went back 20
work Monday after being IN and
under the doctors care with a
bad cold for the past week
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-24
Invited 70 Attend League

sheldon Young People are invit.
ed 20 attend the Epworth League
meeting AZ Denton church next
sunday evening.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-24
PUPILS Enrolled

The Sheldon upper grade school
has 80 pupils enrolled The low
or grade school has - pupils en-
rolled
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-24

The Walker School P.TA will
meet at the Walker School house
for It's regular meeting Nov at
s p. m
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-24
PLANT FOUNDER DIES

Kalamazoo. Oct 24-Gus Reidel,
q. died Wednesday at Borgess. Hos
pital following a brief illness. He
was the founder OF the plant max
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-24
Remodelina GARAGE

Clarence Fischer is remodeling
the garage at his house where Mr..
and Mrs. Roy Delongpre live on
Michigan Ave. here
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-24
III With TonsllltIs

George Howell is i'll. Kenneth.
son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Garry Howell.
has been i'll with tonsilitis.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-24
Resigns From Job


Thomas Hopka has resigned hi
work az the sheldon garage.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-24
Attend Funeral

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Fry attend
ed the funeral OF John Clayton a.
Belleville NJ f. Church Sunday
afternoon az $50.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-24
OLD BILL says
Here's what | think

ployed, and to smooth out disputes.
Honest labor will get fat pay en-
velopes as long as Governor Dickinson
has anything to say about it.
"In Governor Dickinson's administrs-
ton there has been none Of the fan
tastic experiments which discouraged
business and industry and decreased
employment. He wants labor to work,
and prosper.
1.-THE incumbent governor is farmer,
and he knows the problems Of the
farmer. He is the kind of farmer who
gets in the fields and works, and who
earns a living from the land.
"He is a taxpayer, and he wants
taxes reduced wherever possible. We
don't have to worry about taxes being
increased under Governor Dickinson.
His philosophy of government is to
eliminate extravagances so we may
have ample funds to care for the needy
and the aged, and still give those who
must pay the bill a chance to keep
their heads above water.
:.
"The biggest items in Governor
Dickinson's program for the conduct
of state government are honesty and
uprightness. They cover a lot Of
ground. They just about sum up
everything that is necessary to good
government. As l see it, we can feel
very safe with the steady hand of
man like that at the helm.
"Lefs finish fhe Job on Nov. 81"
oniribyisd by friends Of
Dickinson
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-24

Returns From Hospital
Mrs. Lena Staebler has return
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-24

II have been watching, closely, the
affairs Of our state for twenty years.
eyes, in all that time there has
never been a governor so determined
to do the right thing for the people as
Luren D. Dickinson. He has been as
firm as rock. His forthrightness has
been amazing. In making decisions
Governor Dickinson seriously and
earnestly considers every side of every
problem with a single thought
What is best for the people?' Having
made up his mind he drives straight,
clean furrow to his goal. No politician,
no influence, can shunt him off the
course.
fWithout fanfare or huHabaIIoo
Governor Dickinson has put every
state department to work. He has
ordered expenditures cut, and they
are being cut. He is boring steadily
into the towering deficit left by the
previous New Deal administration.
"A governor, to deserve the Office.
must appreciate that all the people
are a part of Michigan. Some Of the
governors of the past seemed to think
that certain groups were the whole
state. Governor Dickinson has the
fine faculty ofrecognizing his response
bility to every man, woman and child.
"No man ever had greater sympathy
for labor. He wants workingmen and
women to have jobs, at good pay and
with decent hours. He wants them to
have good homes, and good living. He
has worked hard to keep men en-
Political advertisement
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-24

Political advertisement contributed by friends Of
Governor Dickinson
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-25
REPORT FILED ON
 TEACHERS ESTATE
Late Helen Hanley L eft Assets of $6,764--Priest
 Among Beneficiaries

An inventory filed with Judge Patrick Healey in probate court to- day discloses that an estate of $6,- 764.So was left by the late Miss Helen L. Hanley, retired local school teacher. Miss Hanley, who had been associated with the public schools here for many years, died in Novem- Der.
 The estate includes bank savings and payments due from retirement funds.
 Miss Hanley's will provided be- quest of $500 for her nephew, Rev. Arthur P. Hanley, and left the rest of her estate to two brothers, Mi- chael and Patrick, and sister, Mrs. Margaret Dunn.
 The following bank accounts are listed in the inventory: Waterbury National Bank, checking account, $211.24: Waterbury National Bank, savings account, $828.96; Waterbury Savings Bank, savings account, $5,- 656.33.
 Other assets are $3994 due from the State Teachers Retirement Fund and $2833 due from the City of Wa terbury pension fund.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-25

cut Light and Power Company, slS.- GOO.
 Removal of all machinery from a power house of the c. L. and P company, which was done last sum- mer because of elimination of the trolley service, cut the valuation oi this property from $12,OO0 to $3,165 Auto assessments were considerably lower than on the 1898 list. Exemp- tions totaled $89, ,023, these including church property, the state police barracks, town hall, soldiers, sail- ors and widows.
 There are 356 Ia dwelling hous- es, valued at $603, ,958; barns, sheds, store houses, private garages are valued at $49,l40; house lots and buildings, $96,772; buildings used for business but not for manufacturing $147,95 goods of manufacturers and traders, $426,851; 424 motor vehicles, $97, ,459; machinery, water power and dams, $39,4l5; cables, cduits, pipes, poles, mains, wires $59.465.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-25
PARALYSIS FUND
 REACHES $44l.5O
$62.5O Contributed Yes- terday-Tag Day Plan-
 ned Saturday

Additional contributions of $62.5C were received for the Fight Infan- tile Paralysis fund yesterday bring ing he total to $441.50, 1t was an- nounced this morning by Chairman Thomas P. Cassidy. A tag day is planned Saturday when volunteers will be stationed at different points of the city.
 Yesterdays contributions were re- ceived from:
 Walter o. Palmer, $1.00; William H. Shepard, $1.O0; L. R. Schick, $1O0 Mrs. s. J. Marsh, $1.00; Rev. Joseph Valdambrini, $1.O0; o. B. Toleman, Jr., $2O0; Laura o. Lewis, $l.O0; Mrs. F. M. Wilson, $l00; Adolph Raymond, $1.00: Joseph Miller, $1 OO Mrs. Harry Libeskind, $2O0; Char les Morrissey, $100; Alex Lenda, s1.00; Carl J. Sandore, $l.00; John J. Collins, $1.00: Frank Hayes, $1.O0; Dr. Harold J. Parkinson, $l 200; Mrs. J. M. Kelley, $1:00; Edward J. Cor rigan, $100; A. R. Ishum, $1:00; Matzkin Furniture, $200; Dr. Char les Edlin, $10o; Colin L. Bradley, $2.00; T. M. Collins, $1.O0; Lewis Holland, $500; John F. Maroney, $1.00; B. T. Smith, $1.00; E. Schia- vone, $1.O0.
 c. A. Anderson, $1.OO; M. W. Judge, $100; Moynihan's, $1OO; Arrow Print Shop, $l.00; c. Me- Cormack, $1.00; A. F. Meyerhan, $l.00; Jos. Krasow and Jos. Isen- berg, $200; Mrs. W. A. Robbins, $1.00; R. L. zahour, $l.0O; s. B. Terry, $l.00; s. Holczer, soc; Rob- ert J. Meyers, $1.00; Howard Coe, $1.00; o. E. Mckinney, $1.O0; Mary Guravitz. $1.00; A. Forsell, $1.0O; Charles R. Hine, $1.00; S. J. OBrien $1.00; William J. Pawlick, $1.00; Frank J. Ronalter, $l.00; John M. Brophy, $1.00; w. Easton Smith, $1.00; 0. T. Manville, $2O0; Harold Beaulac, soc; Mrs. A. W. Jenks, $1y00; Mrs. H. c. Livingston, $l.0O; John B. Guthrie, $l.OO; Henry Pen sel, soc.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-25
JOSEPH CHERRE STRUCK BY GAR
Driver John Giles Not HeId-KathIeen BIacker
 In Mishap

Joseph Cherre, 57, of Cheshire. was slightly injured yesterday when he was struck by an automobile driven by John F. Giles, 25, of 60 Lexington avenue. at Piedmont and Baldwin streets.
 William Conway, a passing motor ist, took Cherre to St. Mary's hos- pital for treatment. No arrest was made.
 Another accident in which no arrest was made occurred yesterday at East Main street and Phoenix avenue where cars driven by Carl Giampietro, 637 North Main street, and Kathleen Blacker, 34 Albion street, came together.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-25
TOWNS GRAND
 LIST INCREASES
I930 Total $I,6OO,IO4; Dwelling Houses Valued
 at $6O3,95S
BEACON FALLS Correspondent Wm. J. Baxter
 Phone Naugatuck 3945

Beacon Falls, Jan. 25-The grand list of this town for 1889 shows a $15,000 increase over the 1889 list the board of assessors, Milton Car rington, Christian Heiss, and James Rourke, has announced. The grand list of 1889 totals $1,60O,104.
 The U. s. Rubber company is still the largest taxpayer here its as- sessment valuation being $535, ,95l The Homer D. Bronson company ranks second, with an $82,975 val- uation. Others with high valuation include: Surkamp and Dole, real estate holdings, $68, ,755; Seymour Water company, $62,08O; Connecti-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-25
Funeral of Mrs. Lundin

The funeral of Mrs. Hilda (Os- trom) Lundin, widow of John s. Lundin of 214 Park avenue, who died yesterday at her home, will be held at 2 p. m. Saturday from her home, where private prayers will be read, to the Salem Lutheran church at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. William R. Frendberg, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Grove cemetery. Friends may call tomorrow after noon and evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-25
Mrs. Loomis Inducted


 Installation of officers of the Isben Relief Corps took place yes- terday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Elizabeth Stahl, South Main street. Mrs. Neita Fairbank, past president, was the installing officer.
 Officers inducted were: Mrs. Flor ence Loomis, president: Mrs. Nan Weaving, senior ice-president; Mrs. Martha Buchanan, junior vice-pres- ident; Mrs. Anna Selleck, chaplain: Mrs. Tillie McNamara, conductor; {; Mrs. Elizabeth Stahl, guard; Mrs. Nellie Donovan, secretary; Mrs. Margaret Richards, treasurer; Mrs. Lillie Megin, patiotic instructor; Mrs. Neita Fairbank, press corre- spondent; Mrs. Buchanan, delegate to the state convention; Mrs. Me- Namara, alternate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-25
BOILER THIEVES OBLIGE

Boston (UP)-Thieves stole a 500- pound boiler but the owner is glad of it. He told police the boiler was worth g in junk and he was won- dering how to get rid of it anyway. The boiler had to be lifted over a high fence and then dragged through two vacant lots where 1t probably was loaded on a truck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-25
LOST HOLBEIN
 BELIEVED FOUND

London (UP)-Discovery of Hol- bein portrait of Queen Elizabeth as a girl is claimed by George Fripp, an antique dealer. Fripp is certain that the picture is one for which generations of art experts have searched in vain. It is the portrait which Elizabeth sent to her brother Edward in 1851.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-25
Adeline Glinchas Elected

Adeline Glinchas was elected class president of the Older Girls gym class at the Naugatuck YMCA last night. She will work out a drill with the Nickle Plated Wands for the coming annual exhibition the last Friday and Saturday in April. The girls will have new outfits and their demonstration will be one of the best.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-25
4O6I ENGINEERS BOUGHT DODGE CARS IN THE LAST F MONTHS!

Men Who Know A Great Car Say Dodge
 Gives Most For Your Money IF you ever had any doubt about what car gives ! you most for your money, this fact should help you decide: x,06l engineers bought Dodge in the last 12 n1onths!S
 Think of iti Men who know great car when they see 1t not only praise Dodge, but buy it for their own use in preference to other cars!
 And remember, Dodge engineering costs nothing exfral It is part and parcel of todays new Dodge, with its smart new lines, its gorgeous interiors, its host of new ideas. See your Dodge dealer todayi s0cebs 1eSs through Spssmbss isSs svab
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-25

A meeting of Natatuc tribe. Im- proved Order of Red Men, will be held in Goodyear hall tonight at 8 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-25
Interest Charges
 To Be Added After
 Deadline Wednesday
Red Cross Chapter Plans Dramatized Report of Eu- rOpean Aid In NEG Broadcast Tomorrow Nght--ETer-
 bert Moran Discharged From Waterbury Hospital
CAT OK

mara of Soe North Main street, eight-year-old son of MT. and Mrs. Raymond McNamara, who was in- jured several weeks ago when hit by a car, is reported much improved at the St. Mary's hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-25
III at Home

Miss Corinne Reilly of Fuller street, who suffered a back injury recently when skating, is convales- cling well at her home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-25
Second Round

The Naugatuck YMCA Senior Basketball league will get under way on its second round tomorrow at 8 o'clock, Upsala vs. N. Y. U; TAO, U. 0. L. A. vs. 0. 0. N. r., and at 8:20, l.. I. U. vs Alberquerque.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-25
Funeral of Mrs. Ackerman

The funeral of Mrs. Inga Sophie (Swanson) Alderman, 75, wife of Claus Oscar Alderman of 146 Wal nut street, who died Tuesday, will be held at 9 p. m. tomorrow from her home, where prayers will be private, to the Salem Lutheran church at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. Will fam R. Frendberg, pastor, will of- ficiate. Burial will be in Grove cene- tery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-25
Ratnrn Hnma

Herbert Moran, local florist, has returned to his home from the Wa terbury hospital, where he was a pa- tient for several weeks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-25
MACDONALD TOUR

Jeanette Macdonald winds up her second annual concert tour April 25.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-25
sTEwARTs PLANE

James Stewards present to himself was Q plane, his first.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-25

Only q few days are left for pay- ment of the five-n1ill property tax due Dec, 31, 1899, Tax Collector James Fitzgerald pointed out today. After Jan. 3l, interest charges on this are added.
 Many have paid this tax but there are still some who have not yet paid. MT. Fitzgerald expects the rush to pay will start tomorrow.
 Bills for this tax were mailed out last June when the July property tax bill was sent to property own CTS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-25
Goine to south America

Going to South America
 Mrs. James P. Sweeney of Cliff street and Mrs. Henry s. Marlor of Fairview avenue sailed last night on the s. s. Brazil on 38-day cruise to South America. Stops at Rio de Janiero, Buenos Aires, San-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-25
Meet T0nirht

tos, Montevideo and Trinidad are scheduled.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-25
Younger Girls Drill

The Younger Girls gym class will start on their exhibition number next Tuesday and all girls register ed are asked to be present. Their number will consist of a stick dance In addition the girls will be led through Q general workout drill, by command, so the parents will see what the class work consists of. Over 90 girls are enrolled thus far this year and with many new ones en. teying daily, the class is expected tc register over 100.
 Naugatuck Jan. 25-Because o, the large number of reservations be. ing made for the card party to be held on the presidents birthday Jan. 30 for the benefit of the ii- fantile paralysis fund, 1t has beer decided to hold the card party ir two halls instead of one as originally scheduled. It will be at the Masonic hall and at the Knights of Colum- bus hall.
 Mrs. Walter Lamson, chairman oi the committee in charge of this af- fair and also of the birthday ball which will be held in Pythian hall the same night said the committee is very pleased with the response ot the public and large attendance at both affairs are anticipated.
 Reservations for the card party will close Saturday, she announced Proceeds from each affair will SC to paralysis sufferers. The Nauga- tuck Women's club is sponsoring the card party and also the ball but a committee on which other fra ternal organizations here are rep resented, has charge of arrange ments.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-25
File Report


 nual reports recently at the of- flee of Town Clerk Raymond J. St. John. Some firms file reports in January, and others do so in July. The report of the Peter Paul, Inc. lists the following officers as of Jan. 1, Calvin K. Kazanjian, Wood- bury, president; c. H. Flint, Vest port, vice-president; Austin L. Adams, Middlebury, treasurer; Ja- cob Hagopian, Naugatuck, assistant treasurer; George Shamlian, Nauga. tuck, secretary; John H. Tatigian, Naugatuck, assistant secretary; Harold G. Kazanjian, New Haven road, assistant treasurer; 0. Ralph Yarnell, Wynecote, Pa, assistant treasurer. These officers and Julius J. Dehm of Detroit and Jacob Clsouljian and Emil Mannweiler, both of Naugatuck, comprise the di. rectorate.
 w. s. Witherwax of 20 Rockwell avenue is president and treasurer of the Naugatuck Glass company, itN report shows. L. R. WitherwaX of the same address is secretary and assistant treasurer and E. W. Wood- bury of Nixon avenue is assistant secretary. w. s. Witherwax, L. s. Witherwax and W. R. Torrance, the lsst-namsd of Waterbury, form the directorate.
 The officers of the John J. Car. roll and Sons, Inc. are listed as fol- lows: Donald A. Carroll, 55 Dunn avenue, president and treasurer: John T. Carroll, 897 South Leonard street, Waterbury, secretary. Don- ald. John and Lewis Carroll are the directors.
 Condition Better
 The condition of Robert McNa-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-25
Tn Canvass Town

A complete canvass of the town will be made in connection with the annual financial campaign of the Naugatuck district, Mattatuck Boy Scout council, from Feb. IS to Feb. 9, 1t was decided at the meeting of the local scout heads yesterday, with William H. Moody, new chair man, presiding.
 In the past a card system has been used and those making dona- tions have been solicited as have others interested in scouting. Offi- clals believe that there are many residents here who would gladly contribute to such @ cause if they were asked. George J. Behrendt, To- cal financial chairman, has charge of the campaign.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-25
ANNETTE ROLE

Charlotte Munier plays Janette in Forty Little Mothers"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-25
Rotarlans See Films

Activities of the various branches of the Naval Service were shown yesterday afternoon by sound navy motion pictures before the Nauga- tuck Rotary club.
 Recruiting officer Michael Swata gave an interesting lecture on the US. Navy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-25
Meet Tonight

A meeting of Naugatuck camp. Woodmen of the World, will be held at 8 o'clock tonight in odd Fellows hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-25
Broadcast Tomorrow

The local Red Cross chapter has announced that dramatized report of the American Red Gross aid to Europe since Sept. 1, 1899 will be presented on the Red network of the National Broadcasting company tomorrow night from 9:30 to 10 o'clock, eastern standard time. Hil- mer Baukhage, noted NEG com- mentator, will conduct an interview with Ernest J. Swift, vice-chairman in charge of irlsular and foreign op- erations, who has recently returned from Europe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-25
Former Resident III

TOEM1OE 1SeSAueut AM
 Friends of George Chase, former local resident, have received word that he is Q patient at the city hospital in Albany, N. Y. MT. Chase worked for the U. s. Rubber com- paay when he lived here and left Naugatuck 12 years ago to live at Greenwich, N. Y.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-25

Luncheon Held About 100 attended the cafeteria luncheon served this afternoon in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-25
Mrs. Mary Swan

Mrs. Mary Ann Swan, wife of Robert Swan, died this morning at her home 100 Galpin street, after 8 brief illness. She was born in Eng land and had lived in Naugatuck 45 years.
 She was well known and highly respected. Flower gardening was her hobby and she was well known for the beauty of her flowers. She and her husband would have celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary in March.
 She leaves besides her husband, one son, Howard, of Dertoit; one daughter, Ada Payne, of Long 1s- land: a sister in England and six grandchildren.
 The funeral will be held at ? ?. m Saturday from the Buckmiller 1un- eral home, 22 Park Place, Rev. Edward R. Hancs, pastor of the Congregational church, will oficiate. Burial will be in Grove cemetery: Friends may call at the funeral home Friday form 2 p, m. and from ' p. m. to g p. m.
 Smoker Enjoyed
 About 200 attended the smoker held by the First Ward Democratic club last night at Hibernian hall. A varied entertainment program was presented, including musical num- bers by Clarence Quackenbush and William Edmondson.
 Four boxing bouts were enjoyed. Refreshments were served.