The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-06

Foreign Wars State President Alice Ryan of the auxiliary of the order; Past State Commander Robert Kelly of Bridgeport and Past County Coun ell Commander, William Bibble of Derby instituted the new auxiliary of Crusader Post, Veterans of For eign Wars which was recently or ganized in the borough at exercises held last night in the most head quarters in the Tano building. The new auxiliary starts off with about 70 charter members. The officers of the auxiliary are: President, Mrs Edward Penrose; vice-presidert, Mrs Arthur Holmes; secretary. Mrs Emma Gladding; treasurer, Mrs Fred M. Burke; trustee, Mrs Har- old Lewis, Mrs Irving Brown and Mrs William Lilley.
 Made Honorary Members. Four Civil War veterans all members of the local post of the c. A. RI were made honorary menu bers of the post last night
 They are Frank s. Nichols, Dyer Hotchkiss, Sheldon Payne of this borough and Henry Richards of Betcon Falls.
 Members of posts and auxiliaries of the order from many towns and cities in the state witnessed the eX- ercises. An entertainment featured and a luncheon was served.
 Local Post to Entertain.
 Inmates of Cedarhurst sanitarium of Hartford will be entertained on Friday night by the members of the Naugatuck Post of the American Legion assisted by Waterbury talent. Harold McDermott Is chairman of the committee arranging for the entertainment. The members of tue night at 6:30 o'clock for the Capital City. Members of the post who can assist in furnishing transportation are asked to notify Mir Dermott.
 Tied With Torrington.
 By virtue of their win over Cros- by High of Waterbury GA in a contest played yesterday afternoon at Recreation field, Naugatuck high went into tie with Torrington High for first place honors in the league standing. Both the New City team and the locals have q perfect per centage of 1000, although Tor rington has won three games and lost none. while Naugy has won two and lost none. On next Saturday these two teams will cross bats at Recreation field. This contest would be an interesting one.
 Coach Foley's charges are im- proving with every contest and if they keep up the good work should land near the top of the league.
 Plan Big Card Party.
 The Children of Mary of St Mary's church are making plans for big card party to be held next Monday ,terI. f,, NHot t1n,. ,.tS1 hnn A Mothers day program will feature this program being rendered be- tween and 8:30 o'clock. Card play ing will follow. The hall will be decorated for the event.
 Bridge, whist and pinochle will be played. Refreshments will be served,
 Mothers Day Exercises.
 Mothers day exercises will be held next Sunday afternoon in the Gem Opera house by Naugatuck aerie of Eagles. An appropriate program has been arranged for the event and a prominent speaker will address the gathering. Eagles all over the country will also observe the day which is claimed to have originated with Frank E.. Herring, editor of the Eagles magazine.
 Condition Favorable.
 The condition of Mrs Richard Parkinson of High street who was operated upon yesterday in St Raphael's hospital in New Haven by Dr William Verdi was reported as being comfortable this morning.
 To Sneak in TOrringtOn.
 Judge Martin E. Gormley of this borough will deliver the address at the Mothers day exercises of Tor rington lodge of Elks to be held on next Sunday afternoon in the Elks home in Torrington. On Sunday night. Judge Gormley will deliver the Mothers day address at the Eagles Mother day exercises of Meriden aerie.
 w. T. T. U. Meeting.
 A Mothers day program will fea- ture the monthly meeting of the w. c. T. U. to be held Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the home of Mrs l.. A. Denniston of Church street.
 Plans will also be made at this meeting for the rummage sale to be held May 22 and 23.
 The time for sending in essays and posters in the w. c. T. U. con- tests for school children has been extended until May 12.
 Essays were originally scheduled to be in last week but as there were no school sessions tlle time has been advanced.
 Guests of Rotary
 Twelve honor pupils of the Nau- gatuck High school were guests of Naugatuck Rotary at their weekly luncheon held this noon hour in Halle Tavern Principal Charles F.