The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-19

Before a large gathering of rela- tives and friends, eighty-nine mem bers of the senior class of the local high school were presented with diplomas by President Charles F. Rodenbach of the town schooil com mittee at the annual graduation ex- eryices held last night in the Gem Opera House.
 scholarships were also awarded to the honor pupils.
 Dr James l.. McConaughy, presi- dent of Wesleyan university Of Mid dletown was the principal speaker. Dr McConaughy who is a national figure both as 8 speaker and educa- tor gave a very inspiring address.
 In his talk MT McConaughy told the members of the class that the pathway to success is no macadam road but many bumps must be en- countered on the way. Hard work and honest efforts are the surest way to attain success. A graduate of the Naugatuck high school the speaker said Is a greater asset to the |community because of his education, but if he feels that the world owes you a living, his education has not Accomplished its purpose.
 Slightly Injured.
 William Dumont, 26, of 15 Carroll street suffered minor injuries last night at Bethany airport when his biplane was damaged in landing after a flight. It was stated that MT Dumont was flying an Eagle Rock biplane and as it was near dark mls- judged his distance when landing and the engine stalled allowing the plane to drop suddenly. The bottom of the plane and the landing gear dropped with the impact and the propeller and fuselage was damaged Dumont who holds student myers license trained on Waco plane oi the Waterbury Light Plane club ana recently purchased the Eagle ROCK pIane, He was not as familiar with inc handling of the Eagle Rock as with the Waco.
 To Attend State Gathering.
 Several members of Crusader post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars plan on attending the state conven- ton of the order to be held to-mor- row in Willimantic. Some of the members will leave this evening and others will depart tomorrow morn ing.
 Struck by Auto.
 An automobile operated by Leo IKilcollins of Washington, Conn struck Harriet Henry. aged II, yes, lterday afternoon at about 3:3u o'clock and slightly injured her. The accident occurred at the junction o1 North Main and Bridge streets.
 The injured girl was taken to the office of Dr Harold Johnson where if was found that she had sunereo a bruised right knee and a severe cut on the calf of her left leg. A1tei receiving treatment she was removed to her home. The driver of the cal was not held as the accident wa' considered unavoidable.
 Plans for the outing of the Nauga' tuck. Hose, Hook and Ladder com nanv wer epractically completed a snecial meeting of the company held last night in the Maple stree fire house. The outing will be helt at Osborn's Glen on Sunday. July l2 The plans call for the serving or steak breakfast in the morning starting at 10 o'clock. In the after noon between the hours of 3 and o'clock 8 turkey dinner will o' served.
 bers of the department will attend iAll of those who plan on being pres ent are asked to notify the members of the committee before July 4.
 Complete Work
 Work of painting and fixing the flag pole on top of the tower or the town hall building was completed yesterday afternoon by q steeple