The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-13
NAUGATUCK
$60,000 Needed By
 Charities Department
Appropriation for This Year Already Exceeded . ing in Borough Is Very Hazardous

From present indications 1t will take about $60,000 to carry the To- cal charities department through the present fiscal year, ending March 31, it was disclosed last night at the monthly meeting of the board held in the office of Superintendent of Chal tiles Herbert Johnson. The de- partment has already overrun the appropriation made by the freemen last May which totalled $47,500. Sup erintendent Johnson informed the board members that the department has credits of about $2,0O0 to be received.
 Unemployment is given as the cause for the big drain on the de- partment. More and more appeals are being made to the department for aid every day Superintendent Johnson stated. Where ever it is possible work is found for those ap- plying, but Superintendent Johnson stated that conditions in the bor- ough were not as bad as they were in other cities and towns in the valley. Warden Green in commenting on the situation stated that it was the aim of the department to keep the expen- ditures down so that they would not exceed the figures of $60,00O. Just at present the demand for coal is one of the biggest items of the depart ment Superintendent Johnson re- ported.
 Care of the outside poor is the big item of expense of the department, the total cost being nearly half of the original chaities appropriation of $21,565.67. Hospital expenses for those in state institutions is another big item, with care of children 'in homes running very close to the hos pital item. The cost of caring for those in hospitals totals $7,076.65, the care of children in institutions, $6,174.29.
 Asked About Buying Methods
 George II. Waite a member of the board from the second ward en- quired from Superintendent as to the methods used in buying the supplies for the charities department. MT Waite wanted to know if the food supplies, etc, were bought from the stores where the best prices could be obtained Superintendent Johnson stated that the utmost care was used in buying at the best possible prices. On some cases he added it was the desire of people to give their grocery orders to merchants who had extend- ed credit to them and when they have a cash order from the depart ment. felt that they should give the
  business to these merchants. MT Waite thought that saving might be made if people would shop around. He added that he carried out this method in his own home and thought he effected goodly saving. Warden Green stated that as rule the orders were for small amounts and he thought that the way sav- ing might be effected was for the de- partment to purchase quantity, but he added there then would be the added expense of distribution to con- sder, After the matter had been dis cussed for few minutes it was drop ped and the board took up other matters.
 Travelling Hazardous
 Local residents found travelling both on foot and by car extremely hazarduous last night and this morn- ing due to the snow and rain storm of yesterday Snow fell for several hours, later turning into rain. Last evening the weather became colder and accumulation turned to ice. Despite the tough going no accidents were reported to the local police.
 Entertainer Plcascs
 A pleasing entertainment was glV- en last night in the Congregational parish house by Miss Eleanor Cook. Inc DfOSrdIIl CoHSioLcu OL oOhtoo aHu dances of other lands. 1t was novel entertainment and one that was greatly enjoyed by the audience.
 Bremen To Bowl Stars
 The local fire department bowling team will tackle Pete Foley's All Stars in match to be rolled to- night in the Palace Alleys.
 Annual Meeting To-day
 The annual meeting of the local Boy Scout Council will be held this afternoon at 5:15 o'clock in the Y. M. c. A Reports for the past year will be read and officers will be chosen. Plans for the activities for the coming year will also be discuss Funeral of Rev Edward V. Grikls. The funeral of Rev Edward V. Grikis, pastor of St Andrews church of New Britain for many years ana a former Naugatuck young man will be held tomorrow morning at ID o'clock from St Andrews church in New Britain. The body will be brought to the boorugh Tor purlai in St James cemetery.
 "Y" Ffaternal Night.
 Fraternal organizations of the bor- ough will have their fling at the "" on Wednesday. January 21. when the community building is turned over to them for a fraternity night. All fraternities in the bor- ough have been invited to take part. fine program will be put on in- cluding singing and dancing acts, gymnasium exhibitions. ping pong and bowling matches and swimming and diving exhibitions.
 Funeral of Alfred Lafquesf.
 The funeral of Alfred Lafquest wLo died Saturday afternoon at the Bridgeport hospital was held this afternoon from the Salem Lutheran