The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-23

early this morning aC the Water- buray hospital. He had been taken their Saturday for treatment. He resigned as rector of the church at the annual meeting Jan. g, the resignation becoming effective May l.
 Rev. Richard w. Baxter of Mid- dlebury had assisted Rev. MT. Lewis in performing his duties during the past few weeks.
 Rev. Lewis was past grand mas ter of the Connecticut Grand Lodge of Masses, on which he served dur ing lo36. He was a past grand high priest of the chapter. Royal Arch Masons, a member of Shepherd lodge of Naugatuck and a charter member of the Naugatuck Rotary Club. He was honored last month by being given an honorary life member as he was the clubs first president. He was also chaplain of the Naugatuck Police and Fire De- partments, besides being an honor ary member of Hackensack Pioneer Lodge, Masons.
 Rev. Lewis was born in Nichols, Feb. 2, 1872, the son of Rev. Frank B. and Georgiana AInbler Lewis. He attended Hopkins Grammar school and was later graduated from Yale College. He attended Berkley Divtn- ity School, Middletown. After com plotting his studies at the General Theological Seminary, New York city, he went to reside with his par ents in Montana where he took charge of a mining camp at Philips burg.
 Rev. Lewis was married to Edith R. Thompson in 1895. They have a son, George B. Lewis, commander of Naugatuck Post, American Legion who resides here.
 He was an odicer in the United States Reserve Army for over 50 years.
 After coming east from Butte, Montana, he accepted a call to the parish at Delaware City. Delaware. and went to Leonia, N. J.. where he was stationed as student in the seminary for several years. He later went to Unionville, Conn, where he was rector of the church there. From Unionville, he went to St. John's parish, North Haven where he remained for IT years, coming to St. Michael's parish, January ?, 1894.
 He was permitted to retire several years ago, but at the request of the Bishop, and at the suggestion of the War Department. he remained.
 Rev. MT. Lewis was vice-president of the board of managers of the Masonic home. Wallingford.
 Survivors are his wife, Edith T. Lewis and a son, George Lewis, of Naugatuck; . sister, Miss Mary c. Lewis of Bogeman, Montana, and one niece and two nephews, also of Bogeman The funeral will be held Wednesday morning at Il from St. Michael's church with Rt. Rev. Bishop Frederick G. Budlong, head of Episcopal Churches of Connecti- cut. Burial will be in Lakview ceme- tery, Bridgeport. at the convenience of the family.
 The body will lie in state in the church Tuesday from 1 to g p. m. and Wednesday from g to 10 a. m.
 April Shower Frolic Success
 About l50 attended the April Shower Frolic dance at St. Georges hall, Linden Park Saturday night sponsored by the Aembic assocta- ton of the Naugatuck Chemical Go Bowlers of the association who Ypal An1 pionShip were honored. They in- clude: Fred Wurtenburg, Frank Marello. Fred Gallucci, Aldo Pis. terelli, Louis Triano and Ray Gralge.
 Jim Corti and his Musical Knights furnished music and refreshments were served. The dance was orig inally scheduled for the previous Saturday but was postponed because of the death of President Roosevelt William Fernandes, Jr., was chair man of the committee. Oscar Blom. quist is president of the association
 Promoted
 Frank Madden, son of MT. ant Mrs. Frank Madden of Coen street has been promoted from flight of ficar to second lieutenant in the Army Air Forces. He is stationed in France.
 It. Madden was recently awarded the Air Medal.
 Attend Youth Rally
 Members of the Young People. Fellowship of the Naugatuck Meth. odist church attended Youth rally at the Howard avenue, Methodist church, New Haven, Sunday after. noon and evening.
 The local group will include: Jeaz Woodside, Phyllis Reed, Margaret Stotz, Shirley Carn. Shirley Strea. man, Shirley Mahaffey, Roger Floyd Beecher Woodside, James Umlauf Fred Moeckel, Jr., William Reed Mrs. Francis Settlemeyer, Rev T Bradley Longstaff, pastor, accom-. panied them.
 Supt of Schools and Mrs. Harolt E. Chittenden spent the weekend at their summer home in Madison.
 Attend Ceremonies
 About 20 officers and members O Naugatuck Lodge of E1lS went tt Souti1ington Saturday to attend thu institution of . new Elks' lodg' there.
 Paul E. Buckmiller, exalted ruler led the local delegation. A parade was held in the afternoon with { dinner following. An entertainment program was presented.
 Music Club
 The Naugatuck High School MUSK Sponsors club, formerly known a. the Music Parents club, will hold its final meeting of the year at the High School Library on Wednesday evening, April 25, 1945, at 7:15 O. clock. Former parents and mem bers e the club are urged to bt present to discus what action, should N. -I-