The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-11

Brass Nuggets Knights of Columbus and mem- bers of the Masonic Order of Waterbury reported plan ming cooperative program of activities to repensh thef treasres after keeping faith with the boys and girls the service. Dr. and Mrs. J. Henry McGrath recently and very quietly observed their Seth wedding anniversary
 It late however to give expression to the wish that both the doctor and his lovely wife live to enjoy many happy more anniversaries One year has passed since Mr. and Mrs Frank Leary of 20 Luke Street ob served their npals. Mrs. Leary is the former Doris Braun of Keefe Street. To them also send con grauatons and best wishes for continued health and hap pness Nearly 150 Catholic laymen will participate the
 first week of August in the retreat movement About fo will check in at the familiar Jesus home at Mount Man and about the same number perhaps more, will be the guests of the Holy Ghost Fathers at Ferndae NOT walk. The movement is growing more popular each year. A number of prominent Waterburans plan pill
 rinage to the Passoniss Fathers in Massachusetts in The near future The Mt Manresa band the oldest of the various local groups And oh 1t was treat Tor the gods At 6:30 A. M. Brother Ray Tanning boss police commissioners out strong in the morning with his pet hounds Several cops observed the commlsh ana for moment didn't know whether to salute or to check their suspicion that they had sonambust on their hands, and rather important at that! However, Ray was wide awake and enjoying the morning hike. A fellow scribe attempted to beguile him into making few predc tions on the changes pending in the police department Ray proved very takave the scenic beauty of Miami and how to treat troublesome ulcers.
 Tall Tower Editor: In your Saturday column you
 mentioned Morton Downey playing with an accordion
 ist friend' in Waingord Conn. I proud to inform
 you that the "accordonst friend you mentioned was
 my faher-in-law, the late Phil Boudin Up till the
 time of his death two years Mr. Boudin enjoyed
 the reputation of one of the outstanding accordonsts
 in the nation. He too, played engagements in every
 state of the Union, Germany. Italy Ireland, Australia
 etc. Not only did he enjoy the pleasure of playing with
 Morton D0wney. but be remembered by some, of working with Marie Dressler, Fred Allen and many
 others. Mir. Boudni well known in Waterbury
 having played many engagements for many of our
 prominent citizens I am sure they will be pleased to
 reminisce the wonderful music he made for them with : his accOrdion.-Nery truly yours, DOMEN1C MECCA Buzzing Around. St. Stansaus Holy Name So- cietv has Bellevue Lake facilities reserved for it's mid Summer outing next Sunday Several hundred members will entertain several hundred guests If the food and refreshmen situation improves good time should be had by al The war is still on technically speaking but many signs have been apparent that only the battling around the Peace Table is the last vestge of fighting In connection with the general back movement State Seectve Service headquarters planning general rerenchment Many local boards be absorbed by dis setups AS there will be fewer to be nducted, fewer clerks will be needed continue the process. All have performed swell ob Congress has honored Se- ectve Service board members with medals and the hired personnel with semi-mOnthy checks. But and be- yond all this both the clerks and the members rate the best in congratulations for their spirit and efficiency they showed during the big emergency It's nice to learn that Marty Hayden superintendent of the municipal well fare department is improved in health to be per mtted by his physician return to duty Marty received hearty and sincere welcome from his large staf He made believe that he had been missed and he surely was. :. Best of luck health and everything, Marty More and Waterburians being noticed making evening trips Ltched to witness productions staged by the Summer Players For years Waterburians have been forced go of town for stage shows Maybe some the community clubs after they get better train service for Waterbury, will assist in getting better shows for the old home town. It's od old story, but surely the Brass Center of the Universe rated higher than just movie" town when it to entertainment It was once Broadways most popular testing place.
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