The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-09
TORRIlgCTON
MERTON DOOLITTLE
 MADE PRESIDENT
Heads Scout Leaders AssO= citation - Brooks Not
 Seeking Reelection

Merton l.. DoolittIe was elected president of the Scout Leaders asso- citation at the annual meeting held at the Prospect street hall Wednes- day evening. The others officers are: Vice president. Edrawd c. Miller; treasurer, William H. Wilson; secre- tary, Frank c. Crague; finance com mittee. Robert LZotte, Seymour r.. Weeks, and Paul Pfistner.
 After the meeting games were en- joyed. It was in charge of Seymour F. Weeks. Refreshments consisted of of escalloped potatoes, cold meat, fruit salad, beans, rolls, cider, milk, coffee. cigars.
 An excellent entertainment was given under the direction of Walter E. Whitney, chairman of the enter tainment committee. The meeting was the most largely attended of it's kind for some time and much en- thusiasm was shown. The committee in charge was Edward G. Miller and Frank C. Crague. The program for anniversary week, February to 14, was talked about and plans for it's obsefvance were discussed. During the week there will be a banquet to which all scouts, scouters and for mer scouts will be invited.
 r. C. Crague, retiring president, was given q rising vote of thanks for service for the past year. Those present were Frank c. Crague, Ed ward J. Jacot, Seymour r. Weeks. Edward Miller, Joseph Fl. Russo. Robert Lizotte, Waiter B. Tyrrell. Wm IT. Chiswell, Merton l.. DOo- little, George Racheter. Andrew J.. Carlson and Joseph Maglar.
 Does Not Seek Re- lection
 John H. Brooks. president of the Torrington Chamber of Commerce. is quoted as stating that he does not desire a reelection at the annual meeting to be held the latter part of this month. MT Brooks has served for several terms.
 A nominating committee consist ing of Harry Cleveland, James F. MaIlette and H. Fl. Coulson has been appointed by the president to bring in names at the forthcoming meet ing. It is expected that Albert E. Wellman will again be named secre- tary, an office which he has filled most efficiently for ten years or more.
 Officers Win be Installed
 The newly elected officers of con- sell Cartire, L'Union St Jean Baptiste will be installed at the exercises to be held at Red Mems hall this even- ing at 8 o'clock. Edward Goudoin of Winsted serving as master. of cere- monies Guests are expected from Winsted, Watertown, Waterbury and Bristol. Members and their families are invited to attend.
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 A meeting of the Girl Scout Lead evening at the Community house. Memorial gave an interesting and practical lecture and demonstration of first aid treatment.
 Following the lecture. star study games were introduced. It was de- cided that second class test work would be given to members of the Patrol Leaders association and that they would be expected to teach this work to members of their pat rol in troop meetings A play for all Girl Scouts in Torrington was an- nounced for Saturday, January "A.
 The next meeting of the associa- ton will be held on February II at the Community house.
 Briefs
 Miss Sylvia Burt has resumed her studies at Wellesley college after spending the holidays ..ith MT and Mrs John J. Laass on Grove street.
 The annual meeting of the Fellow craft club will be held Tuesday even ing, January 20, following the stated communication of Seneca lodge, A. F. & A. M.
 Joseph Gamble has returned to St Thomas seminary in Bloomfield after spending his vacation with his grand mother, Mrs Margaret Kennaugh of New Litchfield street.
 Representative Francis w. Hogan and his mother, Mrs Mary G. Hogan of Migeon avenue, attended the gov ernor's ball in Hartford, Wednesday,
 Eugene Zoli or Oak avenue and Rena Rossi of Brightwood avenue left yesterday on motor trip 10 Florida. They will be away several weeks and expect to visit Havana, Cuba. during their absence.