The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-21
| NAUCATUCK Date For Caucuses
 Not Yet Settled
May Not Be Held Next Thursday Nght-Basketball
 Tourney Starts at "

I the holding of the democratic eau. cuses seemed inevitable to-day due 10 q conflict in dates. Original, the caucuses were called for nex Monday night by the town chair. man Mrs Annie E. Calvin but suffi. cient time was not given for tn. notice which according to the cleo. ton laws must be published five days before the holding of a caucus or primary. Yesterday the town chairman changed the date for tho caucuses from Monday night until Thursday night. The first ward eau GUS being called for the Gem Opera House. Later in the day 1t was dis. covered that the Gem Opera House Is engaged for Thursday. Friday and Saturday nights. the show for the unemployed fund of the borough bee ing slated for performances on these nights
 As the notice calls for the holding Of the caucus in the Gem Opera House. 1t would have to be compiled with or else a new date for the eau cuses set. The caucuses in all three wards must be held on the same night according to the rules. It ifs now believed that the time for the holding of the caucuses will be changed to Monday night, March 30. It will undoubtedly be necessary to have the first war caucus in the Gem Opera House as the belief exists that the gathering will be one of the largest ever held in the ward Tourney Starts.
 Four games were played in the local "" basketball tourney be- tween teams of the borough last night in the "" gymnasium. The Bearchts defeated the Ramblers 25- ls. The Killers took over the HighIhnders 30-21; 4 the Valley Brooks defeated the Old Timers 2O- 10 and In the most exciting game of inc night the Elmwoods who are looked upon as the possible tourney winners defeated the East Sides in an overtime game 27-21.
 Car stolen.
 Clayton Bailey. well known under taker of South Main street, report ed to the local police last night that his Buick sedan which was left parked in front of his place of busi- ness had been stolen. A description of the car was broadcast over the telctype.
 Funeral of Thomas Bowling
 The funeral of Thomas Bowling, Jr. who died suddenly Friday morn ing at his home on Lewis street will be held Monday morning from the home of his sister, Mrs William Baukat in Beacon Falls at 8.3O o'clock and from St Francis church this borough at 2 o'clock. Burial will be in St James cemetery.
 This Is the second death in the Bowling family in the past few months, MT Bowling ST. having died on January IT.
 Death of Mrs Veronica KiIner Mrs Veronica Kilner. wife of CIif- ford M. Kilner of IF Anderson street. died yesterday morning at the Waterbury hospital after a brief ill., ness. Mrs Kilner underwent an op- eration at the hospital on Wednes- day and she gradually grew weaker until the time of her death. The deceased was q woman of excellent character and very pleasant dispo- aition and was held in high esteem.
 Her death is mournred by large circle of friends. Besides her hus- band she is survived by one daugh- ctr. Betty, her father, who resides in ThOmaston and one sister, Mrs C0ndon of Waterbury.
 Arrangements for the funeral have not been completed.
 One of the largest courts of hon or ever held by the local council of Boy Scouts took place last night in the Gem Opera house when over thirty scouts were presented with merits, five of them being advanced 10 the rank of Eagle Scout.
 The number receiving the Eagle Scout honor was exceptional at one court of honor. Following the awarding of the honors play "Af- ter Dark" was presented by the Scouts. The play 'was directed by Harry E. Benhnm and made a big hit with the large audience.
 EmcYalds Meet Brooklyn A. C.
 One of the best basketball games of the season is on the cards for to- night when the "" Emernids meet the Brooklyn A. C. quintet of Water bury. champions of the Brass City league. who have gone through the season without Il defeat. The Elm eralds finished in third place in tho league. The game is scheduled to start nt 8;45. A preliminary game will feature the Alumni team and