The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-15

Dennis Hickey, ye old dog fancier, is now trying to cross a homing pigeon and a Woodpecker, the idea being that the pigeon will not only deliver the message but will also knock on the door, too. If Dennis will only loan the pigeon to the bowling league we probably would be in a position to publish the weekly results of the bowling matches.
 Earl Rossi, leader and director of the Holy Names quartette, was dfs- cussing opera and operettas the other evening up at the club rooms. Upon quizzing various members of the group along these musical lines, Earl asked if any one had ever heard of the operetta Camille" pr. Thorndyke Hamilton, never at a loss for an answer, piped up with the squelcher, Sure, who hasn't heard of him, he's the best first oaseman the Dodgers ever had"
 Tonight at the Webster gym the senior Holy Name team takes on the strong Dexter basketball five from Meriden in what should be a thrilling contest Tickets are at a premium so you fellows better be on time.
 Manager Jack Hanlon believing that this is the year to go to town on basketball is readying a letter for the press stating his views why St. Thomas basketball team should be considered for the championship battles for the city title.
 The new year brought bad news to our bowling league what with Joe Delaney, of the local gendarmes tome after a major operation, and Joe Skerritt fighting a strong battle at St. MaryS and Jim Grenier's pretty daughter the victim of hit and-run driver in sliding accident Here's hoping for speedy recovery for all of them.
 Lieut.. Barney Burns, member of the local "HaWkshaW" force, tried to pull an Eddie Tomlin in a close game of pinochle at the club rooms recently but was nailed by Dan Nell son who also caught the magician's act when he appeared at the rooms month back.
 Jackie Grout's bowling team dropped five games out of six in the last two weeks. Nevertheless, we are very happy to see Father Don- nelly back In the lineup after a tWo- weeks absence.
 Lieut.. John Culliton was q visitor and a participant in the bowling league over the holidays and every one enjoyed his being present for the evenings fun. The lieutenant blamed his poor scores on the fact that he had shaken hands so much during the day and evening that left his right arm limp and there fore he couldn't control the ball on its course down the alleys. At least it's an original alibi.
 The Holy Name smoker, one of the chief sources of revenue for the club, is all set for the 20th of next , month. The event which has all indications of being the best yet will be held In the church basement with some stellar boxing attraction. lined up and several acts of high class vaudeville booked. And lest we forget to mention, don't forget the refreshments.
 Upon hearing that ships travel from one continent to another by means of compass, Donnie Finn intends to take up instrument read- ing in preparation for his impend- ing trip to New York town. Finn figures if boat can navigate from one country to another by this means, he sees no reason why he won't be able to get from one block to another without getting hurt
 Bobby Blacker, newly elected president of the Holy Name society, assumes the duties Of the office next Tuesday evening when he is inducted into the No. 1 position by FA.iArs1 Judna J. JoseDh Smith.