The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-31

to ThomaSton S7 years ago. He was employed at the Seth Thomas Clock co. for 20 years leaving there to work at the Plume 6 Atwood Mfg. Go. where he was employed for the past IT years.
 He is survived by cousin Peter Olcese of North Main street, with whom he made his home. He was member of the Veterans of For eign Wars and the American Legion. The funeral was held from the Lyons funeral home at 8:3O this morning to St. Thomas church where Mass of requiem was cele- brated at g o'clock. The body was placed in the Williams Memorial vault and will be buried in St. Thomas cemetery in the spring. Canvass Completed
 John Walsh, chairman of the To- cal drive for the Infantile Paralysis fund announces the house to house canvass has been completed and re- turns made to Treasurer Albert B. Ebner.
 The total to date is $569.84.
 Recent donations: North Main street, Walter Robinson, $2O31; San ford avenue, Mrs. Emma Sarasin, $4; Center street, Marylin Brown, $l3.60; West Hillside avenue and upper Litchneld street, $11.26; Reservoir road, Marguerite Danaher, M.52; South Main street, Dorothy Dun $l3.42: Grove street, Marjorie North, $l6.43; Reynolds Bridge section, Frank Bellmay, $16.14; Mrs. Arthur Allen, $1058; Mrs. Spencer Roesing' $5.8l: Mrs. Anna Brasche, $14.5O; Mrs. Felix Matthews, $7.75: Mrs. Henry Fox, $8.46; Miss Carline John ston, $11.5O; James Truelove, $30.3S. Med. Corps Landed
 Commander William J. Moran of the Thomaston War council stated that while no planes flew over ThomaSton dropping imitation bombs in the statewide air raid test Sunday afternoon, 1t was neve- theless a valuable training for members of the Medical corps un- der the direction of Medical Officer Dr. Winfield Wight.
 Four doctors and corps of nurses and members of the flrst aid group responded to the alarm.
 There were four incidents listed as casualties which required the services of the Medical corps. The community ambulance and four first aid trucks were also pressed into service.
 The East side warning center was used for the first time and doctor and nurses were stationed there Commander Moran stated he was well satisfied with the cooperation given by the other auxiliary groups who manned their stations during the test.
 Anniversary
 The 39o club, Thomaston'S leading social club, held its first anniversary party Saturday evening at the Lied erkranz hall on Electric avenue During the evening, entertainment was furnished by the ladies of the club, followed by luncheon. At the business meeting the following ofh- cers were nominated and elected for the ensuing year.
 President, John Kieley, vice pres ident, Ernest Woods, secretary, Har- old Kindness; assistant secretary. Ruth Kindness; treasurer, Mlilard Sheldon; chairman entertainment committee, Lucille Martin.
 l Alfred Wehrle, past president, was presented gift and Mrs. Wehrle an orchid. Isaac Miles and Peter Mar tin were warded oscars for the best entertainment of the year. Presen- tations were made by John Kieley. The entertainment committee was Mrs. Harold Kindness, Miss Lucille Martin and Mrs. Joseph Davis. A collection was taken for the In- fantile Paralysis fund.
 Card Party
 Mrs. Frank Clemens was hostess at a card party Saturday evening at her home on High street for the Infantile ParlySis fund. The pro- ceeds amounted to $6. Bridge and pinochle were played and prizes awarded. Bridge: Mrs. Madeline Small was high and pinochle, Mrs. Michael Madden won honors. Fol lowing the card playing refresh ments were served.
 Guests included: Miss Dora Hig- gins, Miss Mary Doyle, Miss May Downey, Miss Sadie Hanley, Mrs William Gill, Mrs. Edward Doyle, Mrs. Patrick Ryan, Mrs. Robert Robinson, Mrs. Michael Madden Mrs. Augustus MatZ, Mrs. EnoS Drumm, Mrs. Madeline Small, Mrs Annie Ryan, Mrs. Frank Clemons. Nominations
 The following officers were nom- mated and elected at a meeting od the Daughters of Unoin Veterans held at the home of Mrs. Elsie Vol ovski of Mapel street:
 President, Mrs. Ruth Johnston; ST. vice-president, Mrs. Mary Tor renee; Jr. vice-president, Miss Jane Baldwin; chaplain, Mrs. Emma Knox; treasurer, Mrs. Amy Chap man: secretary, Mrs. Elsie Voloc- ski: council members, Miss Helen Baldwin, Mrs. Mary Glennon anc Miss Helen Morse: patriotic instruc- tor, Miss Stella Baldwin; publicity officer, Mrs. Ruth Johnston; guide Mrs. Mary Glennon; guard, Mrs Lulu Sterry; assistant guarl, Miss Helen Baldwin; musician, Mrs. Ber- nice Kilnee; color bearers, Mrs. Haz- el Lamontagne, Mrs. Leah Hart Mrs. Eleanor Armbuster. Gifts, Mrs stonElsie Volovski and Mrs. Rutt Johnston. Gifts were presented k the secretary and treasurer. It wa! voted to donate a dollar to thu March of Dimes and that each mem Der send a dollar toward erecting highway marker.