The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-11
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BoyScout Rally Was Successful EDent
Program of Patrol Tests Included First Aid, Compass Reading, Flag Pole Lashing, Life Saving

-ea9AAaAA8 WEI A-NNNa ton people once more showed c lack Of community spirit Saturday even- ing when they remained away in large numbers from the very iI1- terestlng Boy Scout rally which was held in the High School gym by troops from Terryville, Plymouth, and Thomaston.
 Even parents of boys who are members of the troops, weren't iEl- terested enough to attend to see what their sons were accomplishing as members of Scout troops. Such an appalling lack Of enthusiasm seems to be deep-rooted in Thonl- aston as any event of . community nature seems to get but very little support aside from this laxity of at- tendance, the members of the troops had a grand and successful rally. In the events which required q great knowledge of Scout handicraft in order to become members of the honor patrol.
 Ali patrols passed the necessary tests except three. All three patrols of Troop No. 2, Flaming Arrow, Inc dian and Wolf Patrols, were admit. ted to the honor patrol. The events in which patrols had to compete to become members of the honor patrol were first aid, compass reading, flag pole flashing, judging and life sav- ing and rescue methods. The fun events listed were: Pony Express skin the Snake and Zig zag Crawl. The judges for events were Scout leaders and committeeman of oil troops. Pop" Hirech, field executive of Mattatuck Council, Waterbury, also was present. The drive for the shirts OR Your Back" campaign will end Friday. Any mother who may have Scout clothing stored away due to her son or sons being over the age limit for being c meFa- Der of Scout troop and who wishes to donate this clothing for the use of Boy Scouts in foreign countries, is requested to get in touch with Troop leaders William Seabourne or George Sheldon.
 The next meeting of Troop No. 2, will be held Thursday evening In st. Thomas hall.
 Thomas J. 0Iennon Dies
 Thomas Joseph olennon, aged Ts, of Terryville, formerly of this town died Sunday morning ct St. Mary's Hospital, Waterbury. He was born in Thomaston, Nov. IS, 1873, the son of the late William and Bridget (oAeason) 0lennon. He attended local schools and lived most of his life in ThomaSton, until about five years ago when he moved to Ter ryville to accept employment with the Austin House.
 During his early years, MT. Glen non or rom" as he was familiarly known, was Q star baseball player, both as Q pitcher and, first base- man. He played with the then star teams of Thomaston known as the s. T. Q. As and the q. A. B.'s, dur Ing the years from ioe0-i0eS. In 1896 he pitched for Torrington in the old Conn. State League and while pitching for Torrington he shut out Hartford of the Atlantic League 20. The next year, while still pitching for Torrington, he held the Boston Nationals hitless for six innings in an exhibition game play- ed in Hartford. Later pitching for Unionville against Collinsville, he struck out 22 batters in Q innings.
 In game played at Steeplechase Park in Bridgeport between Bridge port and Torrington, he made the longest hit ever recorded in that park. He also played ball in Litch- field and Thomaston after he finish- ed playing league ball and for Q number of years he managed the town team. He was Q member of the Veteran Baseball Players Asso- citation.
 He was employed for the late Ed- ward Fenton for many years, later opening up his own grill and restau- rant which he operated until he be- came associated with the Austin House in Terryville. Besides his wi- dow, Mrs. Mary Murnon Glennon, he is survived by three brothers, Peter and Christopher of this town and Joseph of Sarasota, Fla; three sisters, Mrs. Margaret Savage, Bris- tol; Mrs. Christopher Fay of Bridge port, and Mrs. Anna Gotsell, Water bury, and several nephews and nieces. The funeral will be held Tuesday morning from the Scott Funeral Home, Terryville at S:l5 to the Church of the Immaculate Con- ception at 9 where a Mass of re- quiem will be celebrated by Rev. James Flynn. The body will be placed in the Williams Memorial vault with burial in St. Thomas Cemetery in the spring.
 Friends may call at the funeral home this afternoon and evening.
 The ThomaSton Rod and Gun Club will hold an important busi- ! sMmmm ssaAmkauaas mAaAmAaa. e