The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-04
THOMASTON
BOARD TO KEEP
 SCHOOLS CLOSED
Opening Postponed to Sept 2l-Waterbury
 Man Arrested

The Thomaston school Doard or education held special meeting at the high school building. Thurs day evening. Health officer. Dr J. H. Kane was present and owing to the infantile paralysis advised the board that the opening of the public schools on the 9th should be defeated. The board voted to put off the opening date until Sept Fist. These is only one case in Thomaston, but the officials as well as the health officer thought 1t best to take all precaution pos sible to keep the much dreaded disease in check If possible. The teachers have all been notified to report Tuesday, Sept Sth and they are expected to do so. The usual preliminary teachers meeting will be held as scheduled. Owing to a new law passed by the last legis- lature in regard to the entering age for first grade pupils the school board has decided to allow chil- dren to enter first grade this year under the some regulations is here tofore, children may enter the first grade if years of age before school open. Children will be ad- mitted to Kindergarten if four years of age before school opens. Parents are urged to take advan- tage of the educational opportun- ity offered their young children and send them to kindergarten If between 4 and years of age this fall. By so doing parents will give their children the many advantages of kindergarten and will insure their entrance into first grade in the fall of 1892, when the entering age for their grade will be raised to comply with the state law.
 Officer James Ryan Makes Arrest.
 Officer James P. Ryan arrested John B. Serry of Waterbury fol- lowing an automobile crash on East Main street, when Seery who was intoxicated ran his car into one driven by Ellen Mccall of Seery Is slated for a hearing be- evening, Sept 9th, at the court room in the town building. The case of Harry Mclaughlin of Waterbury will be up for trial on the same evening.
 Mrs Kraycski's Home Raided.
 Officer James P. Ryan and Deputy sheriff Frank Mattoon raided the home of Mrs Frances Krayeski on Chapel street and placed here under arrest. The raid netted 4 gallons of liquor and a still in operation. She was giv- en a trial before Judge Pratt in court yesterday and found guilty of manufacturing. keeping with ir- tent to sell, and reputation of sell ing. On the first charge a fine of $100 was imposed, and on the two latter charges the fine was $50, on each count with costs of the court. Mrs Krayeski was defended by Attorney Vincent Miller, who ad- vised her to take an appeal, she was released under $500 bonds.
 Coroner Holds Inquest.
 Coroner Samuel Herman of Litchfieid county held an in- quest into the death of George Gage of Winsted. The inquest was held in the Town Hall in Thomaston, Thursday morning. when four witnesse were heard. They were Dr Winfield Wight Mrs Mary Hotchkiss, Earl Hotch- kiss of. Thomaston and Norwood Jamieson driver of the car which figured in the accident. The in- quest was the outcome of an ac- cident on the Torrington road on the afternoon of August 18th when the car in which MT Gage was riding skidded and over turned. MT Gage was injured and Dr Winfield Wight was called to attend him at the Hotchkiss filling station, he found the man had a broken arm and after treating him advised him to go to the hospital. but he re- fused and was taken to his home in Winsted. A week later he died very suddenly. The coroner will give out his findings at a later date.
 Ponies Football Team Holds Prac-
 ticc.
 The Ponies football team held its first practice of the season on the Center school grounds last evening. Coach Jack Innes was on hand and most of the old members Of the team took part in the workout.
 Easter Star Meets Tonight.
 Members of Electa Chapter Or der of Eastern Star will hold their first fall meeting in Masonic hall tuiS CNCniiS at O V StOSRs <A S~e~e tiful spread will be given away at this meeting and Miss Patricia Duff Is anxious that all members attend and took part in the important plans for the coming season.
 The Cardinals ball team will play the Plainviile team on the high school grounds Saturday after noon. This is one of the last home games for the local team.
 Mir and Mrs Thomas Lyons IT. have moved back to town follow ing seyerai months spent at Ban tam Lake.
 The feature pacture at the Para mount theater this afternoon and evening will be Marion Davies In Five And Ten"
 E. Thompson Of Worcester. Mass, spent Friday in town on business The post office will observe holi- Lday honrs on Labor day. The lo- cal stores and factcsies will be also closed for fhe day.
 Mrs w. I. Johnston and Mrs IR. r. Welton and children are .ln A