The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-02

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 Sgt. Sears Home From Europe Sgt. Donald F. Sears. son of MT | and Mrs. Mahlon Sears. Pond Hill Naugatuck. who recently returned from Europe after completing B combat missions as a radio operator on a Fortress. has reported to the AAF redistribution station at At lantic City, N. J. He will get a new assignment soon. He entered the service Jan. II. l943 and went overseas April g, 1 l944.
 Luther League Meets
 Tie Luther league orchestra of the Salem Lutheran church will meet tonight at 2 o'clock and the Luther league will convene at g. The annual meeting of the Con- cordia society will be held at 7:3O D. m. with election of officers and reports for the year The trustees will meet at 8:30 D. m. at the home of Edward Gerber, POT Millville avenue.
 The children's choir will rehearse Thursday at 3:30 D. m. at the church choir at 730 D. m. The Luther choir will meet at 2 D. m. Friday and a committe from the church will convene at 7:30 to plan for the annual meeting of the church Jan. l6. A potluck supper with the board of administration in charge will be served at the annual session.
 About 300 attended the childrens Christmas festival Sunday after noon at the church. An interest ing program was presented by the youngsters.
 YMCA Meeting
 The l945 Naugatuck Y. M. c. A. he'd a meeting last night and or ganized for the coming season. William Phillips was elected cap- tain and Alex Sullivan is the coach. Many newcomers were added to the list of swimmers.
 The freestylers are Alex Sullivan. Bill Phillips, Al Rathiewich, Eu- gene Scranton, Howie Nixon. Char lie White, Dave Douty and Scott Conover.
 Backstroke-Pete Leitton and George Nardello.
 Divers-Alex Sullivan and Stan- ley Bobinski.
 Junior members are: Jack Quirke. Pete Passeck. Bruce Miller and Jack Mccarthy.
 To Start Duties
 Rep. Daniel J. Walsh and Joseph Rosko will start their duties as members of the State House of Representatives tomorrow when the Genera Assembly convenes. Both are Democrats.
 William Painter of Pleasant ave- hue. a representative from Nauga- tuck for the past two years, will begin his work as state senator. He was elected to represent the l4th senatorial district in November. MT Painter is A Republican.
 MT. Painter will be the youngest member Of the General Assembly. He is 27.
 The two Democratic representa- tiyes succeed MT, Painter and Mrs. | Anna Erk tR).
 Present indications are that be- cause of postwar plans and other mtaters. there will De more than the usual number Of bills from Naug- atuck this year.
 Returns to Washington
 Cong. Joseph F. Talbot left Naug- atuck Monday to return to Wash ington where Congress will recon- vene Wednesday after the Christ mas recess.
 Cong. Talbot gained considerable rest during the recess and renewed acquaintances here.
 Mrs. Aida SvensOn Funeral
 The funeral Of Mrs. Aida 4. c. iBengston) Svenson, wife of John T. Syenson, who died Friday at her home, il6 Walnut street. was held Monday at 2:30 D m. from the Sa- lem Lutheran church with Rev. William R. Frendberg, paetor. of- ficiating. Burial vas in Grove cem- eteTy. Bearers were Joseph Carlson, Henry Johnson. Carlton Nelson. Thure Olson. Carl c. Carlson and Andrew J. Anderson.
 Methodist Church News
 Naugatuck. Jan 2.-The adult Of the Methodist church will re- hearse at 8 p. m. Thursday and the John Wesley class will hold its monthly meeting and Christmas party Saturday at 8 D. m. at the home Of Mir. and Mrs. Pred MOyFey et Rockwell avenue.
 Rev T, Bradley LOngstaff pastor, VIII be on vacation during the month Of January. Dr. Albert H. Marion, superintendent of the New Haven district. will preach Jan. '.
 Rev. Charles H Myers of Bald win, N Y,, executive secretary Of the board of education Of the New York east conference. will speak here Jan. 2i.
 Other speakers will be an- nouDced later. Rev. and Mrs. Dong staff and family will vacation ln Florida during this month.
 Pfc. Dalton Killed In Action
 Mr. and Mrs. Edward Dalton, q Central avenue. received word from the War Department Saturday that their son, Private First Glass Eugene Edward Dalton. 27. was killed in action on Leyle November 23. He was the 4ist local resident to have have died in the present war.
 Prvlate First Glass Dalton had never been home since he entered the Army July 2. i04i. About two months ago he wrote hk parents that he hoped to get a home fur tough soon but later wrote that his hopes for q fuFIough had been de- layed and that he was ready to move from New Guinea to q new scene of action.
 After leaving three and a half years ago, Private First Glass Dal.