The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-11

almshouse at the present time. On motion of Mir Eaton all of the bids six in number were rejected and 1t was decided to ask the two low bidders, MT Burns and Mir Schneid- CT to submit figures for the paint ing of the almshouse. The bids will be in at the next meeting.
 Two bids for installing metal ceilings in the kitchen of the alms- house and the boiler room of the town hall building.
 Contractor John J. German bid $130 and James A. Baker, submit ted figure of $110. On the sug- gestion of MT Eaton a committee composed of Robert Cleary and Mrs George Warner was named to investigate other types of cell ings. MT Eaton stated that he was opposed to metal ceilings as he claimed they were bad in case of fire. He felt that there were other types of ceilings that he believed were better.
 Coal Contract Awarded.
 The contract to supply coal to the borough was awarded to the | Naugatuck Fuel company on the report of Frank w. Eaton and Mrs l Della Johnson. The Naugatuck | Fuel company bid $980.50 and W. F. Clark company bid $1,102.50. l
 By connecting up all of the me- ters in the town hall building a | saving of $1 day will be ef- fected, Supt Cross reported. The l board voted to purchase a new typewriter for the superintendent's l office. Supt Cross was instructed J to investigate a complaint made ] by Charles Fl. Curtiss relative to 1 damages done to one of his tene- | ments by family whose rent was | being paid by the department. | MT Curtiss also requested that bill for two months rent due him | be paid. Supt Cross was or dered to pay the bill.
 According to Supt Cross report | outside poor has cost the de- partment for the first months of the fiscal year $18,735.47.
 The town farm expense for the same period was $3,062.66 and the town hall expense for the period was $2,97S.32. Overhead expenses was $1,409.15 for the period. Chil- dren in homes cost the department $2,382.S1.
 Death Of Miss Nellie Rust.
 Miss Nellie Rust, highly respect ed resident of Naugatuck for many years died early this morn ing at her home on Cliff street. The deceased was for many years employed in the office of the local rubber factories, starting with the company in 1884. She retired from active duties several
 
 man of exceptionally fine charac- ter, possessed of a pleasing dis that made and held many fast friends for her in the bor- ough. News of her death was re- ceived with sorrow by her large circle of friends. The body was to the Bailey Funeral Home, 62 Oak street. Funeral ar rival of Miss Rust's brother, who resides in Springfield, Mass.
 Car Not Recovered
 No trace of the Buick sedan, the property of Gaetano Sileo. North Main street merchant, stolen last night from in front of his place of business had been re- ceived by the local police this morning. MT Silco left the car parked In front of his place of business and when he went to get it found it missing. Local police were notified and a description of the car was broadcast.
 Judge GOrmlcy to Speak
 Judge Martin k. Gormley, member Of the "Old Age Pension" named by Governor Wilbur l.. Cross to study the "Old Age Pension" question and report 10 the state legislature at the 1883 session will address the members of the Naugatuck Rotary club at their weekly luncheon to be held noon in Halls Tavern. He will talk on "Old Age Pension" Judge Gormley was a candidate for congressman from the fifth con- gressional district at the last state election. During his campaign he made q strong appeal for old age pensions. He has also spoken in many sections of the state under the auspices of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. He has made a study of old age pensions and is well qualified to speak on the ques- tion. Judge Gormley was invited to speak on the subject by Charles tIdiII Ol IHC | committee of the club.
 Attending Convention
 Mrs Nellie Donovan, president of the St Cecelia T. A. B. society of this borough and a state officer of the C. T. A. U. Is attending the na- tIonal convention of the Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America which opened yesterday in Torr- ington. Lawrence J. Farrell, past director of the Connecticut C. T. A. D. and Milton Calvin left this morning to attend the nation al session.. The convention will close tomorrow.
 Suffers Slight Injuries
 Slight injuries were suffered by Helen Bcracheski, aged 3. 52 Spring street yesterday morning shortly after II o'clock when she was struck by the automobile op- erated by Frank Wurm, K. F. D. No. 3, YaIe avenue, Waterbury. The little tot stepped in front of the car of MT Wurm. The driver brought his car to a quick stop but the youngster was knocked to the pavement. MT Wurm took her to the office of Dr V. P. Duffy where it vas found that she had suffered only d slight cut on the lip. MT and Mrs Wurm was not held responsible.
 Outing Called on
 The outing for children who fre- luent the borough playgrounds for tomorrow has been called off indefinitely.
 The committee apparently took he advice of Health officer Walter [. Baker who suggested that the outing be postponed due to the prevalence of infantile paralysis. The outing was to be held at Lighthouse Point and about 300