The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-28

Thomaston, August 28. - A mlli- tary funeral for Private Charles Dew was held from the Hotchkiss Funeral Home, 46 High street, Fri day afternoon at 2:30 p. m. Rev. Leonard Smith, rector of Trinity Episcopal church, officiated at the services Chief Petty Officer Claude A. Thomson was in charge of the funeral party. Color bearers were Thomas Reynolds and Elmer Daven- port. Color guards were Sergeant David Sanford and Private Benkos- Xxi. The firing squad consisted of a detail from the State Guard with Sergeant Julius Fredericks in charge. The members of which were Cor poral Stewart, Private Sipeka, Private Roberts, Private Derochers, Private Wood and Private Czapllskl. The bearers, all service men of the U. s. Army, home on furlough, were Corporal Chester Duzak, Sergeant Frederick Stone, Sergeant William Nedderman, Private William Mc- Bride, Private Henry Wisneski and Private Joseph Reynolds. Bugler, Miss Eleanor Delameter. Burial was in Northfield cemetery.
 21 Children Examined
 Twenty-one children were exam ined at the monthly Well Child Con- ference at the Grove Street school Thursday afternoon. Dr. James Kane wa sin charge and vaccinated Il children for small pox prevention and gave diphtheria antitoxin to five. Two of the number were infants and the rest were of pre-school age. Mrs. Frances Raymond, Mrs. Georgia Johnston and Mrs. Thomas Baxter, assisted Dr. Vane.
 MiddlebrOok Funeral
 The funeral of Mrs. Catherine Middlebrook, who died Wednesday at the Cedar Mountain Convalescent home was held from the Hotchkiss Funeral Home, 46 High Street, Fri day, at II a. m. Rev. Leonard Smith, pastor of Trinity church. was i'll charge of the services. Burial was in West Cemetery. Plymouth. The bearers were John Simpson, Erwin Reed Arthur Middlebrook, Fred Mid- dlebrook, Peter Rein, and Joseph Dean of North Adams.
 Notes
 Miss Mary Howard is on a two weeks vacation from her duties at the Thomaston post office.
 Private Joseph Reynolds of the U. s. Army is spending a furlough at the home of his parents, MT. and Mrs. Thomas Reynolds of Litchfield street.
 Mrs. James c. O'Brien of Durham. N. C., has arrived at the home of her parents, MT. and Mrs. Robert Mackie for an extended visit. Her husband, First Lieutenant O'Brlen, has left with his company for an unknown destination.
 Games Sunday
 The American Legion Ball Club will play the Scovill Black SoX Sum- day at McGrath's Field at p. m. This team is composed of stars from the Waterbury City Amateur League. Seidrick or Green will toe the rubber for the soldiers with Cliff Braumer doing the receiving.
 Mrs. Helen Yurtin of Reynolds Bridge entertained her card club Thursday evening. Refreshments were served, prizes were awarded for high to Mrs. Mae Cyr. second, Mrs. Helen Yurtin, and low score, Mrs. Sadie Dwyer.
 Falenski Funeral
 The funeral of Alex Falenski, who was fatally burned in fire at his home on East Main street Wednes- day and who died later at St. Mary's Hospital, was held Friday at 2 p. m. from the Lyons Funeral Home. 46 High street. Prayers for the dead and committal services at the cem- etery were read by William H. Lyons. Burial was in Hillside cemetery. The bearers were Emile Johnson, Omar Hallburg, Percy White and John Welton.
 Infant Dies
 Lester E. Platt, Jr., month-old son of MT. and Mrs. Lester E. Platt. died late Friday afternoon at Wa