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Smyrna times., 1946-03-14
ANNIVERSARY OF BLIZZARD
RECALLED BY FORMER RESIDENT

Balmy weather, with a tempera-
ture in the forties greeted those
who remember the famous blizzard
of '8S on its anniversary of March
18th. Warm, spring-like weather
during the past week has brought
peach bus to such an advanced
state that freeze would wreck
vast damage to that crop, growers
warned, and if the extreme warm
weather continues for a few days,
apple crops will also be in danger.
Damage Last Year
Fruit yields in the state last year
were severely damaged when cold
weather in April followed balmy
days in March similar to those so
far this year. Just So years ago
Tuesday night a roaring blizzard
began which, before it ended, had
isolated Smyrna from the outside
world, and extended all the way
down the Delaware Peninsula. Mr..
Thomas l.. Mason, then a resident
of Smyrna, now of Laurel, Del,
writes: IT wish to remind your
readers of what I saw in Smyrna
March 12thth, 1888, just So years
ago to-day. March 18th was Sun
day; I went to Sunday School in
the afternoon, from where ]. Ed.
DeFord and myself accompanied
Smyrna times., 1946-03-14
Jerman Chapel Church News

Jerman Chapel, Rev. Joseph
Kephart, pastor, announces the SER
vices for the week as follows:
Prayer meeting Wednesday night,
1:30; Sunday School on Sunday at
10 o'clock followed by preaching
service at II o'clock. Song and
evangelistic service at 7:30 p. m.
Smyrna times., 1946-03-14
Mrs. Elizabeth G. Foraker

Mrs. Elizabeth c. Foraker, age
rs, wife of Alfred w. Foraker,
died in the Delaware Hospital
Monday, March 18th. She had re-
sided on farm near McDonough
for a number of years. Funeral
services will be held today at Far
les Funeral Chapel at 2 p. M, with
Rev. Robert E. Green, pastor of
Asbury Methodist Church, officiat-
ing. Interment will be in Glen
wood Cemetery, Smyrna. Mrs.
Foraker is survived by several
children.
Smyrna times., 1946-03-14
w. S. C. S. Meeting

The regular meeting of the Wo-
mans Society of Christian Service
will meet in Asbury Methodist
Church Friday evening, March Is
at 7:30 o'clock. The program will
be in charge of Circle No. 2, Mrs.
Norman Coleman, leader.
Smyrna times., 1946-03-14
Church of the Nazarene

Church of the Nazarene, Rev. ].
w. Parkins, pastor, makes the fol-
lowing announcements: Prayer
meeting on Thursday at 1880 p. m.
Sunday services: Sunday School,
9:45 a. M; morning worship, 10:45
evangelistic service and praise
meeting, 7:30 p. m.
Smyrna times., 1946-03-14
BASKETBALL GAME SERIES
First Game Won by Smoke Eaters
Friday Evening at School Gym.


The first in the series of basket
ball games between the Smyrna
Smoke Eaters and the Clayton
Fire Horses was played in the
Smyrna High School Gym last Fri
day night. The Smyrna team won
the tilt 1920. The last game of
the series will be played this Fri
day night. The second game was
played last evening, too late to
give us the score. With the inter-
est that is being shown in these
games, it is hoped that baseball
team can be organized in this area.
Smyrna times., 1946-03-14
DINNER MEET
ANNIVERSARY
Smyrna Clayton Chamber of
Commerce Shows Fine
One Year Record
NEW OFFICERS NAMED

In February 1945 plans were
just beginning to be made for a
Smyrna-Clayton Chamber of Com
merce. Tuesday evening, March
18th, 1916, the first anniversary of
the very active Give body was held
at dinner meeting at The Way
side Inn. Starting with SO men,
bers, the Chamber of Commerce
instituted. a constructive program
for the year and has successfully
achieved a number of its aims as
well as promoting few long term
projects such as a Local Airport,
New Theatre, and improving the
work of new housing conditions.
All such long term projects are ac-
lively being worked on for the
near future. Among the accom-
plishments were the successful
adoption of the Town Manager
Plan for local government; the or
ganization of We Day observance
in both Clayton and Smyrna; cash
awards to outstanding students in
civic and commercial courses in
our public schools; traffic survey
of Commerce Street parking con-
ditions from which recommends
tions were made and accepted by
our Town Council; the approval of
Federal Housing for the ALLEGATION
of new homes in this vicinity; the
promotion of successful Hallow-
cen program; the awarding of
cash prizes for the best decorated
homes and places of business at
Christmas time, and last, the
Chamber, thru the work of it's
members, has located two new in
drstries here-a button factory
and a branch of the Resolute Knit
ting Mills of Philadelphia, which
when in operation, will mean new
families an new homes as well as
additional employment opportun-
tiles to help the business of this
community. The officers and
Board of Directors who served thru
this period are as follows: J. Wells
FAIRIES, president; vice-president, J.
Reynolds Pratt; secretary, Francis
B. Gebhart; treasurer, H. c. Jones
until his death in December, fol-
lowed by Harley R. Bodley. The
membership of the organization is
now "a. At the dinner meeting
Tuesday evening they were enter
tanned by Page Tumey and his
band, an accordian player and ma
gician. The following officerA
named by the Board of Directors,
were installed: President, Herbert
Pyle; 1st vice-president, Francis B.
Gebhart; End vice-president, Julian
Dunning; secretary, A. Louise Den
ney; treasurer, Harley r. Bodley
The new Board of Directors now
installed are: C. L. Harmonson,
Harley R. Bodley, George w.
Wright, DR.. Ralph B. Jones, John
Roth, w. l.. Wheatley, and J.Wells
FAIRIES. The outgoing president,
]. Wells FAIRIES, urged the Cham
ber to pursue the present plans of
"Paint-up - Cleanup" for both
towns and the support of the
movement for better pavements.
Smyrna times., 1946-03-14
LATEX PLANT RAISES WAGES
International Latex Corp. Also
Continues Bonus Plan

A. N. Spaniel, founder and presi-
dent of the International Latex
Corporation announced today at
Playtex Park, Dover, Del, that all
employees will receive substantial
wage increases. Mr.. Spaniel eX-
planned that while government fig
ures indicated that the cost of liv-
ing increased by 33 per cent since
January 1, 1941, wages for Play
tex workers have risen during that
period better than rs per cent. The
new wage policy provides that all
workers are to receive substantial
increases in basic hourly rates In
addition, each employee is eligible
Continued on Page Three)
Smyrna times., 1946-03-14
st. Peters Episcopal Church News

st. Peters Episcopal Church
services in st. Peters Church will
be as follows: Friday, March 18th,
at 1880 p. M, Lenten service. Sum-
day next, 10 a. M, Church School;
IL a. M, morning prayer and SER
mon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-17

some years he was secretary of the Connecticut Board of Examiners and Embalmers. He was active in civic enterprises over a period of many years.
 MT. Bergin was born in South ington Aug. IA, 1871, the son of Martin and Elizabeth Maher Ber- gin. He came to Waterbury with his family as boy and for virtual ly a lifetime was associated with the operation of one of the areas pioneer firms of funeral directors.
 He was member of Sheridan Council, Knights of Columbus, and an active parishioner of St. Mar garet's Church. He was also 8 mem Der of the Mount Manresa Retreat Band, and the Waterbury, Connec- ticut and National Associations of Funeral Directors. In earlier days he was a member of Go. G and of the Acme Club, and served as man. ager of the Acme baseball team.
 Civic and philanthropic causes always won hearty support from MT. Berg1n. He had a high concept of the obligations of men serving in public office, and this was re- flected in the standard of his serv- ice on city boards.
 He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Margaret Mitchell Bergin; two sons, Stephen P. and Edward D. Bergin, the latter a member of the Board of Education; two brothers, John J. and Martin J. Bergin; four sisters, Mrs. Harry P. Jones, of Washington, D. C.; Mrs. Frances Hyde, of Lewiston, Me-; Dr. Eliza beth G. Bergin and Miss Jane Ber- gin, also of Lewiston; five grand children and several nieces and nephews.
 The Waterbury Funeral Directors will meet in front of the funeral home at 8 P M. Thursday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-17
OBITUARY
Homer Emmons

Homer Emmons, 283 Fairlawn Avenue, died at his home following a brief illness. He had lived in Waterbury for a number of years and had conducted dancing school here at one time. He was com municant of SS. Peter and Pau Church and 8 member of the Holy Name Society. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Julia (Kelleher) Elm mons; four sons, Edmund H., Ray mond, Lewis F., and Joseph P. Elm mons; a daughter, Mrs. Edward Wedge; a sister, Mrs. Alexina Cad oret, all of Waterbury; six grand children and several nieces and nephews.
 The funeral will be held from the Mulville Funeral Home, 270 West Main Street, tomorrow at 9:15 A. M. to SS. Peter and Paul Church for solemn high Mass at 10. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery Friends may call at the funeral home after o'clock tonight,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-17
Mrs. Julia Loucks

Mrs. Julia Loucks, II, who resided with her daughter, Mrs. Royal Tay- Tor of West Main Street, Plymouth died last night at the Waterbury Hospital.
 The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 at the Hotchkiss Funeral Home, High Street Thomaston, with the Rev. John J Snavely, pastor of the local First Methodist Church, officiating. h. terment will be in West Cemetery Plymouth.
 Friends may call at the funeral parlors this afternoon from to 5 tonight from to g.
 Mrs. Loucks was born Oct. 20 1875 in New Brunswick, N. J. the daughter of William Meyers and Caroline Gangdon) Meyers She was the wife of Byron Loucks.
 Besides her husband she is sur vived by four daughters, Mrs Steven w. Halloway of this city Mrs. Royal Taylor of Plymouth Mrs. Paul D. Price of Irvington, N J., Mrs. William Beerbaum, Che shire, a son, Byron T. Loucks, New York; sister, Mrs. Harry Beech mer, Minneola, N. Y.; two brothers Arthur D. Meyers, Waterbury Herbert F. Meyers, Long Branch N. J., eight grandchildren, and sev. eral nieces and nephews.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-17
Committee Receives Resignation
 Voices Regret
 Over Action of
 Mrs. LeiIo Williams

Mrs. Leila T. Alexander Williams, who will take up residence in De- troit in November, will resign Oct. 31 as executive secretary of the Pearl Street Neighborhood House.
 Accepting her resignation with regret" the executive committee of the Association pointed out today that Mrs. Williams has worked for over 20 years to better living and recreational conditions for colored residents.
 Mrs. Williams, who became di- rector here in 1924, has received widespread recognition for her work. In 1914 Gov Raymond E. Baldwin cited her for meritorious work in the field of race relations.
 The resigning secretary became the wife of Ansley Harrison Will Hams last January. She has a daughter, Mrs. Inez Jackson, and a son, John Alexander.
 The committee which will select a successor is composed of Rev. B.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-17
Miss Mory C. Sweeney

Miss Mary c. Sweeney of 89 Alma Street died suddenly this morning at her home. A native of Waterbury she was the daughter of the late Bartholomew and Bridget Altman Sweeney. She was conmurlicant of SS. Peter and Paul Church and was employed in the billing office of the Scoviu Manufacturing Company for over 25 years.
 Her survivors are one sister, Mrs. Donald Deeley; two brothers, Mar tin J., formerly purchasing agent for the city of Waterbury; and John A. Sweeney.
 The funeral will be held Friday from the Bergin Funeral Home, 29O East Main Street, time to be an- nounced. Burial will be in old St. Joseph's cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday and Thursday afternoons and nights.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-17
Dr. M. J.LGWLOr Dies On Visit to NeW Hampshire

Dr. Michael Joseph Lawlor, of 158 North Main Street, leading pl1ysi. clan and surgeon in Waterbury for over 36 years, head surgeon at St. Mary'S Hospital, died last night in the New London, N. H., Hospital Doctor Lawlor had been vacationing at Lake Sunapee and was preparing to return to this city.
 Dr. Lawlor was born in Waterbury Sept. 21, 1881, and would have ob- served his 65th birthday Saturday. He was the only child of the late Michael J. and Mary A. (McGivney) Lawlor, and a nephew of the Rev. Michael McGivney, founder of the Knights of Columbus.
 He was graduated from St. Mary's paroohial school, the Waterbury High School in 1899 and Holy Cross College in 1902 receiving his bache- Tor of arts degree. He received his doctor of medicine degree from the College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York City in 1908, and for the following three years trained at St. Mary's Hospital, Brooklyn, N. Y., and St. Vincent's Hospital, New York City. In 1910 he went abroad for further study taking a post graduate course at the University of Vienna, Austria. In the fall of 1910 he opened practice at 158 North Main Street, his home, which has been his home and office since that time.
 Dr. Lawlor was consulting surgeon at the Hungerford Hospital in Tor rington, and was a member of the Waterbury Medical Association, the New Haven County, Connecticut State, and American Medical Asso- citation. He was chairman of the Board of Public Health for eight consecutive years during the admin istration of Francis P. Guilfoile. He was past president of the Waterbury Medical Association and the New Haven County Medical Association.
 One of the most active alumni members of Holy Cross College, Worcester, Mass; he was past pres ident of the Naugatuck Valley Club of the college, retiring last spring. An organizer of the large group he tnaugurated the Stephen Wilby Scholarship Fund which will be ap- piled for the first time this semes- ter. It was through his continued ef- forts that the scholarship fund was granted. Dr. Lawlor was also for mer director of the National Holy Cross Alumni Association. Through his efforts, also, there was formed in this city few years ago the Holy Cross Women's Club which contrib uted to the Scholarship Fund.
 Other clubs and organizations with which Dr. Lawlor was affiliated were the Waterbury Club, the Wa terbury Country Club, Old Guard Club at Palm Beach, and Lake Sum- Apee Club at Lake Sunapee, N. H.
 On June 14th, 1911, Dr. Lawlor was married to Miss Margaret Cece- la McDonald of Ansonia, who had been awarded the Lockwood schol- arship for vocal ability at the Yale School of Music.
 During his entire lifetime Dr. Law Tor was a communicant of the Church of the Immaculate Concep- ton.
 Besides his wife he is survived by several cousins in this city.
 A special meeting of the medical profession will be held Wednesday at 12 noon at the Castle Memorial Building, Central Avenue, to take action on Dr. Lawlor's death.
 Funeral arrangements will be an- nounced later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-17
John Victor Szwytro

John Victor Szwytra, died yester- day afternoon after falling down the stairs at his home, 2l Fourth Street, Ansonia Medical Examiner Dr. red M. Haddad, said MT. Szwytra died of 8 fractured neck resulting from his accident.
 Born in Lithuania, he was resi- dent of Ansonia for the past 25 years and was the husband of the late Rose (O'Bernier) Szwytra. He was employed during those 25 years as a caster at the American Brass Company, Ansonia.
 Surviving him are two daughters, Mrs. Victor Kohanski of Ansonia and Mrs Edward Lucier, Jr., of Torrington; a step daughter, Mrs Robert Fahey of Waterbury; and a sister, Mrs. Anna Krowley of West port.
 Funeral services will be held Thursday from the Mazaika Funeral Home, 10 Porter Street, Waterbury time to be announced. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery.
 Friends may call at the funeral home this evening after ' P M.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-17

Bergin, who was 75, died suddenly yesterday afternoon at St. Mary's Hospital, where he had been a pa- tient for 10 days.
 The funeral will be held from the Bergin Funeral Home, 290 East Main Street, at 9:30 Friday morn ing, to St. Margaret's Church, where a solemn Mass of requiem will be sung at 10. Burial will be in old St. Joseph's cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home tomorrow and Thursday afternoon and eve- ming
 A resident of Waterbury for more than 60 years, he was a member of the Board of Park Commission CTS and had served as a member of the Board of Education. For
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-17

Parsons Golf Corporation, director of the Atwater Manufacturing Com pany in Huntsville, and a director of the Peck, Stow and Wilcox Com- pany.
 MT. Todd is survived by his widow, Mrs. Layette Newell Todd. They eel ebrated their golden wedding anni- versary Oct. g, 1945.
 Funeral services will be held at 2 P. M. Thursday at the PlantSville Congregational Church, with burial at convenience of the family Friends may call at the Gould Flu neral Home, Souttington, from 2 to g Wednesday evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-17
Mrs. E. Trowbridqe

Mrs. Estella Trowbridge, widow of Edwin Trowbridge of 65 Cherry Street died this morning at the Wa terbury Hospital. She was born in Torrington, Nov. 24, 1862 the daugh- ter of the late Edwin and Nancy Wickwire. Survivors include several nieces and nephews.
 Funeral services will be held from the Anderson Funeral Home 70 Gen. tral Avenue on Thursday at 2 P. M. with the Rev. Francis O. Ayers of ficiating at the services. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home to- morrow night from ' to P. M.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-17
Austin Urges U. s. To Restore Might

Burlington, Vt., Sept. IT - (UP) Republican former U. s. Sen. Warren R. Austin of Vermont, re- gently appointed delegate to the United Nations Security Council, urges that this nation restore its military might because the only power recognized at Peace Confer ence tables is military power"
 Austin, in an address here yes- terday, said that "the customs of the people in the world cannot be changed in the twinkling of an eye or by . piece of paper. We must galvanize our sinews into renewed action, and we must restore a we'll trained military organization"
 Our ultimate aim is to make the LIN so effective that there will be no force except peace forces, Austin said, and until we reach that state of development We must maintain strong military power"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-17
Edwin s. Todd

Edwin s. Todd, n, a native of Waterbury and president of the Clark Brothers Bolt Company in Milldale, died last night at his home in PlantSville after 6 short illness.
 Born on a farm on the outskirts of Waterbury on March 9, 1869, MT. Todd started his business career as a clerk in general store at Marion. At the time of his death he was president of the Hospital Corpora tion of Southington, president of the Southington Savings Bank and Trust Company, president of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-17
Building Permits

A Scionti and Sons were issued building permits to erect two one family houses on Piedmont Street, valued at $6,000 each, by Building Inspector John T. Hart ley. Other permits issued were Christine Farrell, demolish gar age, 69 Edgehill Avenue, and Louis Massucco, interior parti- tions, 86 Bank Street, $500.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-17
Rites FridGy Morning For Patrick s. Bergin

Waterbury lost one of its most prominent civic figures yesterday in the death of Patrick s. Bergin, of S05 Willow Street, president and treasurer of Martin Bergin's Sons, Incorporated, funeral directors. MT.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-17
FUNERALS

Funeral services for Harold w. Edwards of II Starview Avenue will be held at the Alderson Funeral Home, 70 Central Avenue, tomorrow at 2 P. M, Rev. Bruce Whittemore officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Southington Friends may call at the funeral home today from to g P. M.
 The funeral of Joseph P. Smith of Springfield, formerly of this city, will be held tomorrow morning from the Sampson Funeral Home, Bel mont Avenue, Springfield, with bu- rial in that city.
 Funeral services for Mrs. Jennie Wright of 271 Grove Street, widow of William Henry Wright, will be held tomorrow at the Alderson Fu- neral Home, 70 Central Avenue, at 3:30 P. M, Burial will be in River side Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today from to 5 and to P. M.
 Funeral services for Harry F. Ros- setter, Milldale, formerly of Water bury, were held yesterday at the Gould Funeral Home, Southington, with burial in South End Cemetery, Southington.
 Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Loughman of 53 Ridgefield Avenue, will be held from the Mulville Flu neral Home, 270 West Main Street, tomorrow at SIS A. M. to SS. Peter and Paul Church at g for a solemn high Mass of requiem. Burial will be in new St. Joseph's Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today from 2 to 10 P. M.
 Funeral services for Clarence E. Hallock, 1922 Thomaston Avenue Foreman in the shipping room oi the American Brass Co.,, will be held Thursday at Il A. M. from the Alderson Funeral Home, 70 Central Avenue, Rev. David P. Gaines, rec tor of the First Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in Brocket' cemetery, Watebury. Friends may call at the funeral home today from T to g PM. and tomorrow from 3:3( to 5 and to g P. M.
 Funeral services for Robert Mont gomery, 296 Willow Street, former drum major in the Fulton Ameri- can Band, were held today at 3:3C |P. M. at the Clark Funeral Home 20 State Street, Rev. John J. Shave ly, pastor of the First Methodist Church, officiating. Burial was ir new Pine Grove cmeetery.
 Private funeral services for Miss Lena Keck were held at the resi- dence, Al Plank Road, today at Il A. M. with Rev. B. Kenneth An thony, pastor of the First Congre- gational Church, officiating. Buria was in Riverside cemetery.
 Funeral services for Nicola Con- tenti, 298 Congress Avenue, will bt held tomorrow at SIS A. M. iron the Colasanto Funeral Home, 93. Bank Street, to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church at g. Burial will bt in Calvary cmeetery, and friends may call at the funeral home today from 2 to 10 P. M.
 Funeral services for Douglas Rowley, baggage master at the New Haven Railroad station, will be helt tomorrow at Il A. M. at the Alder son Funeral Home, TO Central Ave nue, the Rev. Roger B. T. Anderson rector of Trinity Episcopal Church officiating. Burial will be in nev Pine Grove cemetery. Friends ma! call at the funeral home today iron 3 to 5 and 2 to g P. M.
 Funeral services for Ralph c Vaughn, Jackson Heights, l.. I. wer' held today at the R. A. Skeltol Funeral Chapel, 86O8 Broadway Elmhurst, L. I. at 8 A. M. Buria
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-17
MASS

HAYDEN-First anniversary Mass of requiem will be celebrated Thursday morning at 7:30 o'clock, at the St. Francis Xavier's Church, for the repose of the soul of the late Mrs. Nellie Hayden.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-17
DIED

EMMONS-In this city, Sept. 16th 1946, Homer Emmons, of 2S3 Fair lawn Avenue.
 Funeral tomorrow at s:15 o'clock, from Mulville Funeral Home, 270 West Main Street, to SS. Peter and Paul Church at 10. Burial in Cal vary cemetery.
 EDWARDs-In this city, Sept. 18th, 1946, Harold W. Edwards, of II Starview Avenue.
 Funeral tomorrow at 200 o'clock, from the Alderson Funeral Home, 70 Central Avenne. Burial in Oak Hill cemetery, Southington. WRIGHT-In this city, Sept. 18th, 1946, Mrs. Jennie Wright, of 271 Grove Street.
 Funeral tomorrow at S:30 o'clock, from Alderson Funeral Home, 70 Central Avenue. Burial in River side cemetery.
 SZWYTRA-In Ansonia, Sept. 16th, 1946, John Victor Szwytra, of 21 Fourth Street, Ansonia. Funeral Thursday, time to be am nounced, from Mazaika Funeral Home, 10 Porter Street. Burial in Riverside cemetery
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-17

Rents for new apartment houses in Montevideo, Uruguay, are 40 to 60 percent above prewar levels and show tendency to increase further
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-17

Workers at sugar mills in Natal threaten to strike unless sugar is placed on the first of rationed com- modities.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-17

Funeral services for Ralph C.. Vaughn, Jackson Heights, l.. I. were held today at the R. A. Skelton Funeral Chapel, 8608 Broadway, Elmhurst, L. I. at A. M. Burial was in Kew Gardens, L. I.