The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-24


 present method of collecting town, city and borough taxes will be in- troduced in the general assembly when it convenes on next Tuesday, it was learned to-day. The sponsor of the bill is Representative Hugh Burns of this borough. Representa- tive Burns bill will only deal with the collection of property taxes in the borough, but it seems to be the opinion that if the bill is passed and it works out successfully here that there might be a probability of it being adopted by other municipali- ties.
 Under the bill to be introduced by Representative Burns, property taxes in the borough would be payable monthly instead of the present method of paying twice year. On behalf of the measure, Representa- tive Burns, states that the proposed bill would give the borough a steady monthly income, thereby providing funds for borough affairs at all times and lessening the possibility of the borough being forced to borrow money from time to time to carry on the work of the municipality. The saving on interest which the bor- ough pays yearly for short time notes in anticipation of the collec- tion of taxes would amount to close to mill on the tax list he states. He points out that this would be a saving to the taxpayers and the adoption of the bill would make it easier for property owners to have their tax bills split up over a period of twelve months instead of having to dig down to pay large tax bills every six months. Details of the bill have not yet been worked out by Representative Burns, but he is work ing on the measure and hopes to have it ready for presentation the first part of next week. The time for introducing new bills in the general assembly will end on January 30.
 Number To Attend Game
 A large number of local residents will witness the basketball game to be played this afternoon in the War ren Harding High school in Bridge port between the Warren Harding High team and the local high. The game is scheduled for 3 o'clock. This is regularly scheduled Valley League game and as Naugy is now leading the league there is much in- terest being manifested in the contest in the borough.
 Joint lnStauauOn MOnOay
 Officers of the St Cecelia T. A. B. Society and the St Francis T. A. B. Society will be installed at joint in- stallation exercises to be held Mon- day evening in their rooms in the St Francis school building. County Director Lawrence J. Farrell will do the installing. A social will follow the meeting and refreshments will eb served.
 Card Party At Grange
 Beacon Valley Grange will con- duct a benefit card party tonight in Grange Hall. Bridge and Pinochle will be played.
 Card playing will start at 8 o. clock and will end at 10 o'clock. Dancing will be enjoyed from 10 un- til midnight.
 Initiated Fifty-Seven
 Crusader post, Veterans of For eign Wars, initiated 57 members in- cnoducted last night in Tano's Dance Garden on South Main street. The degree work was in charge of the Danbury post. State Commander AL bert M. Simmons of Hartford was the principal speaker at the exer- cises. A large gathering witnessed the initiation, among them many members of the order from out of the borough, including ten state off, ficers of the organization and the auxiliary.
 Previous to the opening of the meeting a street parade was given headed by the Naugatuck Military band and an escort of police. The line of march was over Maple street to Church street to Rubber avenue, countermarching to Church to Maple to South Main, where the parade disbanded. Refreshments were serv- ed following the initiation and danc- ing was enjoyed. Burke's orchestra furnished music. It was stated at the organize an auxiliary of the order will be started shortly in the bor- ough.
 The local post was organized only a few months ago, but it has been making rapid strides and now has a large roster of ex-service men who served in any of the foreign wars in which this country was engaged. ElmwOOds Win The Elmwood basketball team de- feated the Company l. team of Tor rington last evening. 54-28. Tonight the Elmwoods take on the Valley Brooks in the preliminary game to the Emerald-St. Mary Magdelene game.
 Emeralds Meet OakviIle Team Many former high school basket ball stars of both Waterbury and Naugatuck will be seen in action in the local ''Y" gymnasium tonight ] when the Emeralds of this borough