New Britain Herald Newspaper, September 25, 1930, Page 3

"§the general committee, delivered a 382 BID GODSPEED 10 FR. BOJNOWSKL AT HUGE BANQUET (Continued From First Page) Rev. Father Bojnowski stated that the life of a priest about two score years ago was one of many hard- ships. “I recall when it was necessary for me to remain in church until 2 to 3 o'clock in the morning hearing confessions,” he said. “Sev- eral times I slept in church for the purpose of being punctual for the 5 o'clock mass celebrated for people who could not attend masses later in the morning.” Before the conclusion of his fare- well address, Rev. Father Bojnowski urged that the obligations to former soldiers, both Polish and American, who have lost not only their money but health, would be remembered. He asked that during his absence the members of the parish live in| harmony and continue their work as in former years. Honorary Banquet Guests The honorary guests at the ban- quet were Mayor George A. Quigley, Paul K. Rogers, president of the City National bank; William H. Judd, cashier of the New Britain National bank; Harry C. Jackson, past commander of Eddy-Glover post, American Legion; Attorney P. F. McDonough, Dr. Michalow- ski, Rev. Alexander Kowalczyk, ad- ministrator of the parish; Dr. Wal- ter Blogoslawski, John C. Loomis, president of the Commercial Trust Co.; Judge B. F. Gaffney, Rev. Stan- islaus Musiel of Hartford, Dr. B. L. Smykowski of Bridgeport, Assistant State's Attorney Donald Gaffney, Mrs. Wladyslawa Duch, Alexander Bentz, former Mayor Angelo M. Paonessa, Professor Stanislaw Maria De Torosiewicz, Mr. and Mrs. Stan- ley F. Arszylowicz, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Nurczyk, Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Zapatka and B. Dul. The clergymen in attendance were Rev. A. Tanski of Southington, Rev. Wladyslaw Nowakowski of Wallingford, Rev. G. Stojczeszczuk of Suffield, Rev. A. Rzesa of Chic- opee Falls, Rev. T. Kotowski of Bristol, Rev. P. Bartlewski of Stam- ford, Rev. P. Kaczmarczyk of Ter- ryville, Rev. Walter J. Lyddy of St. Mray's church, Rev. Thomas F. La- den, pastor of the Church of St. John the Evangelist; Rev. Edward V. Grikis, pastor of St. Andrew’s church; Rev. Z. Storonicki of Rock- ville, Rev. S. A. Grohol, pastor of All Saints church; Rev. John Tar- anowicz of this city, Rev. M. Sol- tisuk of Middletown, Rev. John Ceppa of Meriden, Rev. John Petrus, chaplain of the Polish orphanage; Rev. Joseph P. Dawid of the Sacred Heart church, Rev. Matthew J. Traynor, pastor of St. Mary's church, | Rev. J. T. Connor of St. Mary's church and Rev. A. Srodka of Ram- sey, N. J. Among the other guests were President E. N. Stanley of the Sav- ings Bank of New Britain, Noah Lucas, treasurer of the bank; W. L.y Hatch, George H. Dyson, M. J. Ken- | ney, Postmaster H. 1. Erwin, Ma- | jor F. H. Johnson, Martin Kom'." Assessor F. M. Zimmerman and .Michael Hayes. Children’s Speeches Bring Tears Tears flowed freely when orphans and a pupil of the Sacred Heart school made declamations in which they expressed their gratitude and | appreciation to the pastor who is preparing them to meet the difficul- ties in life. Rev. Father Bojnowski was overcome with emotion on hearing their words. Stanley F. Arszylowicz, toastmas- ter, spoke of the accomplishments of Rev. Father Bojnowski, whose 35| years of untiring work will be put | in the hands of Rev. Alexander | Kowalczyk, curate of the church for the past 11 years, to carry on the progress of the parish in his ab- sence. “Only a man of great en- ergy could start such a vast build- ing program and carry on the work of the parish so successfully,” he said. Tribute By Mayor Quigley Mayor Quigley spoke at length of Father Bojnowski as a leader in the Polish community, referrinyg to him as one of the institutions of New Britain. “I cannot express to you in words how I feel regarding the departure of Rev. Father Bojnowski,” he said. “We hope that his absence will be brief and that he may safely return from his perilous journey to con- tinue his duties, which have here- tofore been mastered by his ener- getic spirit. “His great work in this ¢ity as an individual has merged into an insti- | tution and Rev. Father Bojnowski is no longer an individual but one of the institutions in New Britain. “His numerous monuments in | this city, erected by his planning and tireless efforts, reflect his char- acter. He built the orphanage, home for the aged, a church and schools which today represent a mil- lion dollar building program and none maintained for any selfish pur- pose. My words cannot express the regard with which he is held in New Britain. “Rev. Father Bojnowski told me he was 63 years old. He is not 63 Years old, but 63 years young and when he gets well advanced in age he can look back to see what he has done for our city. Rev. Father Kowalczyk, who will be temporary pastor in his absence, stated that Rev. Father Bojnowski will be missed greatly, not only by members of the parish but by the entire city. He gave him his bless- ings wishing him Godspeed and a safe return to this city. Alexander Bentz, president of eulogy in honor of the departing pastor, expressing anxiety for his safety while traveling through partly inhabited countries. In his address Rev. Stanislaw Musiel of Hartford, a close friend of Rev. Father Bojnowski, dis- closed to the audience that the pas- tor, fatigued by his latest building program, the erection of the addi- tion to the St. Lucien's Home for the Aged on Burritt street, was not leaving for a rest but that his sole purpose was to extend his work into forelgn countries. He' reminded him of the fact that his parjsh e — Bandit Picks Wrong Man And Pays With His Life Chicago, /Sept. 25 (F—A bandit last night picked in John Ziegler ithe wrong man to rob. Zeigler slew him. The desperado, identified from fingerprints as Washington P. Meggary entered Zeigler's automo bile at the point of a pistol and ordered Zeigler to drive ahead. Zelgler did; but when he had at- tainedimoderate speed he sudden- ly jammed on his brakes. The bandit put his hands for- ward to prevent being thrown through the windshield. Zeigler grappled with him and wrested the gun from him. As the man fled, Zeigler fired. Meggary was dead when police arrived. would await patiently his return whigh will be within two years. Lauded By Bank President John C. Loom spoke as follows: “It is a custom in business en- terprises to determine your stand- ing in the world. Tonight New Britain finds itself in a state of bankruptcy with a debt growing larger every day. “We have, however, a heartfelt gratitude for Rev. Father Bojnow- ski which can be accepted as part payment. In wishing him bon voy- age may God prosper him as he has prosered New Britain.” In/behalf of the parish Mrs. Jo- seph Dziczek, in her address, asked that Rev. Father Bojnowski re- member his parishioners asa father would his children. “Although you are far away from the city in which you have spent your life remember us, for we will always be praying for your safety,” he said. Diploma From Haller Post In appreciation to the service he has rendered the Genfl Haller post, Walter Krawiec, president, present- ed Rev. Father Bojnowski the first diploma issued for any member or | honorary member since the organ- ization of the post 10 years ago. The insignia is signed by officials of the post and bears the official stamp of the organization. Mr. Krawiec, an_ex-service man, told the guests of the hardships the soldiers encountered on the return to this country from the battlefields. “Rev. Father Bojnowski was among the few who did not forget the soldier, who sacrificed all he owned ,some even paying the su- preme sacrifice,” Mr. Krawiec stated. “You've helped us along when many have neglected their obliga- tions, you've organized the post in this city paying each member's fee and six months’ dues in advance and for these kind acts you will always be regarded as an unselfish, amiable person by members of this organiza- tion. “We, as representatives of the post, and in memory of those who are resting in France, we bid you farewell, honorary president of the post."” Receives Medal and Diploma For the part he has taken in or- ganizating and establishing of one of the first groups of the Polish Roman Catholic_Union in the state, Rev. Tather Bojnowskl was cited with a double honor, a medal of gold and a | diploma, signed by John J. Olej- | niczak, president of the national or- | ganization in Chicago. B. Dul, pres- ident of the Group No. 101 made the presentation. Hailed as First Citizen Judge Bernard F. Gaffney of the probate court read a letter from Charles F. Smith, chairman of the board of directors of Landers, Frary & Clark, acclaiming Rev. Father Bojnowski as the first citizen of New Britain. The letter fololws: My Dear Judge Gaffney: You have been closer to Father Bojnowski than any one I know so it seems fitting I should convey through you my regret that I am unable to attend the dinner given in hisshonor. “When I think of Father Bojnow- ski's leaving New Britain I feel as I would if some great landmark were removed from the landscape I had been used to see, and I think how little we appreciate any big things that are part of our daily life until they are suddenly taken away. Those of us old enough to re- member when he first came to New Britain, and who have watched the growth of his parish can best realize the magnitude and the beneficence of his labors. “A magnificent church, two splendid parochial schools, a great orphan asylum, a fine commodious home for old people, what a monu- ment these are to his constructive ability and the devotion of his peo- ple. “We remember too, his work in New York City for the benefit of Polish immigrants, and the way he organizéd and guided the valor of our Polish young men who in the outbreak of the Great War enlisted in the French Army that they might strike a blow for their loved and down trodden native land. | “Who is there among all our citi- zens that in our time has a record like that? Yet over and beyond and above all that, and yet a part and a consequence of it is the work that | he has untiringly and successtully done to raise the standards of con- duct and morals and of living among his great Polish congrega- tion. “The City of New Britain owes a | great debt to him for the fine, law abiding, enterprising community built up under his leadership. “These is no place where leaders of Polish people gather in this country, or in his native land, where his name is not honored as a great constructive leader and administra- | tor, a great Polish patriot, a fine American citizen, a devoted Catho- lic Priest, always sacrificing his own comfort, interests and possessions for the good of his Parish. “So when I consider all these things, what his work and life here has meant to New Britain, when 1 consider his leaving us (I hope some day to return) and when I think of the work he is intending to do, and the thoughts that must be going through his mind as he looks back on his work here, and contemplates the work that lies before him, when 1 say, I consider all these things, I want him to know that I have long considered him to be the first citi- zen of New Britain, and I salute him publicly tonight as such. “It is by such lives as his our faith in religion is justified and our belief in the essential goodness of o 2 GERMAN FACISTS WILL REPUDIATE VERSALLES PACT cess, crown his labors—may his heart be comforted by the knowl- edge of the esteem in which he is held by his fellow citizens. “I would wish that for a time, at least, he might find in whatever work he is now to undertake, some rest from his labors. But I know that rest will never come to his un- tiring spirit, until that spirit breaks under the strain of perpetual labor for his own people, and goes to its Eternal reward. “Faithfully yours, “CHARLES F. SMITH.” “Hampden, Maine, “Sept. 21, 1930.” Prof. Toroslewicz’s Address Directing his remarks to Rev. Father Bojnowski, Prof. Torosiewicz said: “Not only were' you always a good pastor, ‘Pastor Bonus', but you were also a model citizen. It would be superfluous to enumerate the many great deeds performed by you, because we all are well ac-! complished, with such remarkable success. There are three reasons why you achieved what but few other men could achieve under similar conditions. “First of all, you always had the courage of your convictions. What was right and you knew to be right became for you the supreme norm and no human considerations could | make you hesitate or deviate from what you regarded to be your sacred duty. Your whole life was the life of truth. And because you have never changed the course of your duty, because you never could compromise or adopt half measures, you often met with misunderstand- ings, nayfmore, like every great man, you too, had to face enmity. But even those who disagreed with you, even those, who, humanly speaking, were your enemies, even those had to bow before your great | soul, before your indomitable char- acter, they had to admit that you were always faithful to your con- victions. “Secondly, you were always and are a model American citizen, be- cause you despised boisterous mani- festations of patriotism without adopting the true ideals of this glorious country. You were always |a Pole, you always honored the sacred traditions of your forefathers because you well understood that America has no use for those who | are traitors to the most sacred feel- | ings implanted in the human soul by God Himself. The greater your | Polish patriotism, the truer, the | nobler was your American patriot- | ism! Paradoxical as it may sound, ' it is nevertheless obvious to every- one who understands the peculiar structure of this country and her providential miSsion in the history of the world. “Finally, your great, immense success as citizen of this amiable city, as founder and protector of much prosperity within the Polish Americans of New Britain lies in the fact that first of all, above all, you guided those entrusted to your spiritual care to live the life of honesty and justice. You did not instruct them to become rich, you taught them and guided them in the path of virtue, and in measure | ample, prosperity and wealth fol- | lowed automatically. \ “To sum up: You are a great and | noble man because you mnever | bowed or compromised with human | considerations. And therefore | everyone honors and respects you. | “You remain a model citizen of | the United States because you are an honest Polish patriot. “You brought prosperity to this city because you taught virtue, jus- tice and honesty."” | Banquet Committee | The honorary committee consists | of the following: St. Lucin’s society, ' Sisters of the Rosary society, the Brotherhood society, Children of Mary society, Guardian Angels so- ciety, St. Cecilia’s choir, Catholic Women's society, Name of Jesus so- ciety, Boleslaus the Great society, St. John the Baptist, Brotherhood of St. Francis, St. Stanislaus’ society. Polish Youths® society, St. Rose of Lime society, St. Peter and Paul, St. Agnes, St. Alysius, Holy Rosary so- ciety, St. Elizabeth's theatrical cir- cle, Children of the Sacred Heart | school, Charles F. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. S. Kulesik, Rev. Alexander Ko- walczyk, Stanley Borawski, Judge Bernard F. Gaffney, Mr. and Mrs. Boleslaus Waszkiewicz, Miss Jadwi- ga Zembko, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dzlczek, Mr. and Mrs, K. Blogoslaw- Mr. and Mrs. John Kata. Mr. and Mrs. John Plocharczyk, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Rutkowski, Anna and Mary Klichowska, Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Zembrowski, Teo- fil Rusinski, Leon Bojnowski, Mr. and Mrs. W. Was, Miss Catherine Graybowskl, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ro- galski, Prof. Stanislaus Marla De Torosiewicz, Martin Rosol, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gaj, Mr. and Mrs. An- thony Gaj, Mr. and Mrs. Ludwig Zyskowski, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Jacewicz, Bronislawa Jurczak, Mr. and Mrs. Julian Maciora, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Truszkowski, Mr. and Mrs. Boleslaw Misliwiec, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kozlowski, John Orzol and John Lipski. Wojciech Sadowski, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Duch, Alexander Bentz, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Samsel, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gworek, Walter God- lewski, Joseph Werner, Anna Koz- lowski, Sophie Taranowicz, Joseph Jancczko, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Za- patka, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Bernacki, John Dumin, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kloskowski, Blazej Dul, Tgnacy Sta- chelek, Ludwig Dymnicki, Apolonia Dobrowolska, Theodore Wladkowski, Joseph Karpie, Mr. and Mrs. Cas mir Kowalko, Rev. Joseph P. Dawid, Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Fiedorczyk, Mr. and Mrs. Ignacy Gwiazda, Mr. and Mrs. John Wasik, A. Andrule- wicz, Mr. and Mrs. John Sztaba, L. Kata, Mr. and Mrs. John Kowalczyk, Mr .and Mrs. Walenty Baldiga, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Arszylowicz, Rev. John Taranowicz, Stanislaw Radzie- wicz, Mr. and Mrs. Ignacy Kulis and Mr. and Mrs. Dominick Kozlowski. ENGINE OILS MAN'S SUIT Bernard Mann of 26 Carlton street complained to Lieutenant Rival at police headquarters last night that while he was waiting for an engine to clear the grade crossing at Elm street it 'squirted oil on his clothing. ‘William C. Durant, the automo- bile manufacturer, once was a pat- ent medicine vendor, (Continued From First Page) ler still could hear cheering and singing as he began his testimony, while inside there was a tendency in the crowded court room to applaud him which was sternly | repressed by marked “This is no theater.”” Hitler technically was called into Reichswehr planning don't said, “all we need quainted with what you have ac-|tion.” “Sturmasteilung” Hitler said, was to protect the fascist as they followed you and your ex-|J nation of how the movement sincd |the fascist had been cleansed of its ultra- | passionatel radical mino; away from | movement. his followers | Of revolt.” party.” officers charged with again he stated with | militaristic revolt. “We | is anotper elec- tended to be used against the arm- ed forces of the republic. Mention of | putsch of 1923 | judge called forth a lengthy expla- | it the so-called Hitler too.prone to get |by legal means, the real aims of the ino\\'er. then there will also be con- Even now, he admitted there is a deepseated group of fas- |court. November, ‘cms “who like to play with the idea |find its expiation “they have broken |then roll.” with us and are no longer in the | Says Members Expected leader said the judge WhO Tre-|movement comprising tens of thou- sands of young temperamental mem- | | bers could not be held responsible court as a defense witness for three | to, individual utterances. He added | that he had done everything to pre- high treason. . | vent his organization Again and emphasis and emotion that he w no armed need an armed The fascist character s | difficulties of | carrying arms revolt,” he | were naturally combative. These difficulties, | were all the greater because the purpose of the fascist [gan of the left was: (storm division), | wherever you find them.” | Hitler said he had always been of from four to six per movement against terrorist tactics|the opinion that trying to undermine |day. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1930. of its opponents and it was never in- |the Reichswehr was folly. “I think |that would be a crime. I never ad- vocated it and I never made over- tures to the Reichswehr.” That blood may flow once Hitler- | party the presiding | stituted a new at a i the present state lines?" assuming a he continued, Slay fas |as Siemens chieftain who declared German 1918, will then il | and heads Will | o rveq ag a German soldier from the autumn of 1914 until the autumn of | routine this morning while the new- | n front, thereby |comers busied themselves in getting losing his previous nationality. After the war and before his beer and construct a |cellar putsch of 1923, new | N0 attempt to acquire German na- | tionality, but remained a man with- |out a country. After the putsch, the | German government tried to deport him to Austria, but Austria declir to receive him on the grounds that the German a Asked why he spoke of revolution so often, Hitler replied: “What other name can we give a movement which aims to overturn | new Germany on Market Has Poor Day : . 25 (A—The despite the had another enforcing a ban on |time the utterances of Adolf Hitler, \pe had lost upon people Wwho | fascist leader at Leipsic, being investors Has Nu Country Hitler, during SUPreMe | 31d that he | Braunau on the | 1918 on the wes! entirely Berlin bad day. this|py his entering Austrian citi L o e FOR BEST RESULTS Leipsic, Germany, Sept. 25 I/P)—) | The curious position of Adolf Hit- | dent Katharine Blunt of Connecticut ler as leader qf the German fascist | college gave the welcome to the stue and at the same time as a man es are in power was admitted b"i““hv"“v‘ a country who has no right | the opening of the institution. The Il to sit in the German Reichstag Was | freshmen numbered 197, Whenever my party. explained in court today. shall have selzed testimony ot Hitler made | the | Since then Hitler has tried at var. {chief cause of the depression. |ious times through friends to gain were 8elling | 3gmission to German citizenship but and although prices closed above the | g6 far has failed. worst, several leading stocks such | and the dye rust lost | '8 CONNECTICUT COLLEGE OPENS New London, Sept. 25 (P—Presl- | dent body yesterday afternoon with bringing the entire body to 565. the Registration was in the new build- | trial of three Reichswehr lieutenants, |ing, Fanning Hall, named after its was born in 1889 in donor, the late David Hale Fanning, Inn, Austria, and |of Worcester, Mass. The upper classes began their settled for them. the months ahead of ENTERTAINS AT BRIDGE Mrs. Theodore F. Landgren enter- tained two tables of bridge at her home, 21 Buell street, last evening. 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