The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-20

' OO OO SdllAlCb buO | other than those few, there was no apparent demand by the general populace.
 Rt. Rev. Msgr. John J. Fitzgerald, pastor of St. Francis church, ob- served the 59th anniversary of his ordination as priest quietly Tues day Msgr. Fitzgerald is 85 years old and is the second oldest Catholic priest in point of service in the Hartford diocese.
 Msgr. Fitzgerald received many messages of good will and congratu- lations from his parishioners. He is considered in good health in view of his advanced years. School Outing
 The 57 graduates of St. Francis school held an outing Tuesday afternoon at Lake Quassapaug. They were accompanied by Rev. AL bert Taylor, school principal, and Rev. George F. Dunn.
 Swimming, softball, racing and roller skating were on the young sters program.
 Bond Rally
 A bond rally, auction and band concert will be held Tuesday night on the Green at 8 D. m, James E. Moore and Arnold Carlson, chair man of the retail bond drive here, announced today.
 The Naugatuck Community Band will furnish music and an entertain ment program, including Fritz klambt and his gymnasts, is plan ned. Jack Henry of Waterbury will be master of ceremonies and Paul E. Buckmlller will be auctioneer.
 Warden Leo J. Brophy is expected to open the program.
 Grammar Schools
 Some closing exercises have been held and others are planned in To- cal grammar schools. The schools vii conclude the school year to- morrow.
 The seventh grade of Central ave- nue school recently gave party and program with Miss Elizab beth Mee- gan, principal, Mrs. Joseph Shanley and members of the gradua ting class as guests. Daniel Renzoni was master of ceremonies and Louis Ruggieri led group singing.
 A sketch and operetta marked ex- erclses at the Groveside school Tues day afternoon, given under the di- rection of Miss Irene Miller, prin- clpal. A toy orchestra furnished two selections and Paul Rosa rendered a piano solo; Elio Volta played violin solo and Peter and ino Volta, gave recitation.
 A program stressing the history Of uses of drums was given by the fifth grade of Rubber avenue school today under the direction of Miss Mae Cullen. Participating was: June Lover. Janet Petrucelli, Barbara Bradshaw, Donna Seitzer, James McCann, Carolyn Molnar, John An derSon, Lorraine Swanson, Lorraine Woodside, John Miller, Patty Crothy Dorothy Jordan, Jean Borzino, Ro- bert Ekberg, Dominic DiLaurenzio, Henry Yacek, Donald Canaperi, Ro- bert Rockhill, Raymond Hanley, William Newman, Mary An Mara sarko, Marcia Baxter, and Jan Kel- ly.
 Informal exercises were held to- day at Salem school, Miss Helen Moroney, principal, anonunced. Miss Agnes Jackson, Hop Brook school. principal, said suitable exercises were held in the individual class rooms.
 In Armed Forces
 Fourteen graduates of the Naug- atuck High school will not be pres ent at commencement exercises this evening at 6:3O, because they are in the armed forces, Principal Charles F. Slade said this morning.
 Diplomas will be given to an rep resentative of each of their families this evening after the exercises.
 The IA are: Edward James Can- dee, John Charles Kochanowski, Jo- seph Anthony Kozon, Frederick Amle LaWton, John Bancroft Lent, Theodore Edward Melyan, Earl Kenneth Phillips, William Raymond Phillips, Frederick Anthony Rad cliffe, Albert John Ratkiewich, Eu- gene Joseph Reilly, Arthur M. smith, John Goddard Stinson, Chester Wallace Yacek, Jr.
 The exercises will be held at the luttle school grounds, weather per- mitting.
 Rites Friday
 The funeral of William R.aczkow- ski, 79, of 68 Locust street. who died Tuesday morning at his home as the result of a heart attack suffered when he went for a walk in woods of Maple Hill road, two miles from his home Monday afternoon. will De held Friday at SIS a. m. from the Fitzgerald funeral home. 320 North Main street to the Holy SaVlour National Catholic church where requiem Mass will be cele- orated by Rev. Louis Karczkeroski pastor, at g o'clock. Burial will be Tn the National Catholic cemetery
 Frlends may call at the funefal home tonight from ' to 10 and Ihursoay from to 10 D. m.
 Borough Briefs
 Rev. Albert Taylor, principal of St. Francis parochial school. an- nounced today that pupils of the scnool had bought S12,150 worth or war bonds and stamps in the past school year.
 The total is larger than the schools purchases last year.
 Word was received here Tuesday o the death Friday of William F.