The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-21
THOMASTON SCHOOL SESSIONS
 STARTED TO-DAY
Opening Delayed wO Weeks-LOcal II Win
 First Game

The Thomaston public schools were opened this morning at 9 o'clock for the full term. The open ing was delayed two weeks owing to the infantile paralysis scare. only four mild cases were reported in Thomaston and these have re- covered. The full staff of teachers has been here for two weeks and have reported to the superintend- ent of schools every day.
 Ponies Win First Game
 The Thomaston Ponies football team won their opening game from the Auburn c. c. club of Bridge port on the Plume & Atwood field yesterday afternoon before large crowd, by the score of Is to 0. Bartangle and Gleason each scored a touchdown, Gleason adding one point after his goal by rushing the ball over The visitors played a fine game and kept the large crowd on edge throughout. although not able to keep the ball in the Ponies territory The members of the Po- nies team will be the guests of the Paramount theater management this evening and will attend the picture show in a body. They will meet at O'Brien's restaurant at 7:30 o'clock. The game next Sum day on the Plume & Atwood fled will be with the Maple Ends or Bristol.
 Changes At Reservoir
 The changes were partly com pleted at the Thomaston reservoir Sunday with the main. The water was shut off for some time but not until o'clock instead of 10 o'clock. The reason of the delay was that the driver from New Lon don who was secured to repair the valves did not arrive on time, ow- ing to a breakdown enroute.
 Mission Opens
 The mission for the children Of St Thomas church opened yester- day and will continue for the week. The services for the smaller child ren will be held every afternoon at 4 o'clock, and for the high school children at o'clock in the even ing.
 Veterans Nominate Officers
 Members of Alexander Gregorek post, Veterans of Foreign Wars at their regular meeting saturday evening nominated Raymond North cO1nmdnueI, OAiiSObo mated were senior vice. commander. Grey Delamater; junior vice-com- mander. John Sepott; quartermas- ter. Walter Turlong, James Rob- erts. and George Harvey; judge advocate, James Roberts; chaplain, Walter Jones; officer of the day, Herman Witschen, Augustus Lum- hard; laison officer John Benson. The candidates will be elected by ballot at the next meeting of the post, Oct 3.
 The ladies auxiliary will give a card party on Thursday evening for the public at the vets club rooms. Prizes will be awarded.
 Bad Accident
 very serious accident occurred Sunday afternoon at Warmers cor ner. when two cars came together wrecking both machines and in- turing the occupants. The accident happened during the hardest part of the shower One car was rom Torrington and the other hsd Mass. license. Two of the women were rushed to the hospital in TOT rinxton in a serious condition.
 COlIoquimm Club Meeting
 The Colloquimm club will hold its first fall meeting at Lake Com nounce this evening. The members will enjoy a sheep roast and chick cn dinner. to be followed by the 1<tyular meeting.
 Mrs John ". o'Meara Of Tor rinafon was the guest of local rel afives Sunday. ,,.. Niss Mildred Flarlan of High street has gone to Boston, where 1he will enter the Boston univer- ' frederick C. Flynn of Judson sfreef left today for Worcester. Mass., where he will enter Holy cross college.