The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-06

to redraW the lease. This had not been done at that time but he stated that he would have the pa pers ready on last Wednesday. Whether the lease has been executed or not was not learned this morn- ing. In the meantime the club took possession of the building and are now occupying it. If the lease has been drawn and signed there was supposed to be a clause included that the borough could take pos- session of the building at any time. Whether the boar dwill repudiate their action at the next meeting Is now a question.
 Officers Reelected All of the old officers of the Naug- atuck Hose & Hook and Ladder Co. were reelected at the annual meet ling last night, an din addition the company named two new officers. chaplains. The chaplains are Rev Timothy J. Byrne of St Francis church and Rev Arthur r. Lewis, rector of St Michaers Episcopal church. They were in attendance at the meeting and ga evshort talks.
 The officers named who will be to the board of war den and burgesses for approval are Foreman, Peter J. Foley; first as- sistant. Herbert H. Cockroft; second assistant, Clarence Fruin; third as- sistant, John Hackett; fourth assist ant, Fred Zehnder; first assistant of hook and ladder truck. Thomas Chiswell: second assistant, James Gunnoud; secretary, Raymond Jen- nings; treasurer, William Wood; trustees. Michael r. Shea, Fred Zehnder and Thomas Grant.
 Submit Tentative Budget
 A tentative budget calling for the sum of $219,000 for the public schools of the borough will be for warded to the board of warden and burgesses by the superintendent of schools.
 This sum was decided upon at Q meeting of the town school commit tee held last night. The figures are Is now drawing to q close. Under statute law school committees must submit tentative budget for the coming fiscal year In March.
 Superintendent Chittenden's report for the eleven months of the past fiscal year showed that Q balance of $16,570.31 remained in the budget. There are S, Dne credits to be received and the superintendent stated that unless something unforeseen happens the budget will not be exceeded. Sal aries comprise the big item of the budget. this item totaling $158,60O tendent, supervisor of adult educa- tion and, clerk in the office of the superintendent.
 Operation of school plants Is the next highest item in the figures. This takes in the wages of Janitors and engineers, fuel, light, power and gas as well as janitor's supplies and amounts to $30,500. Maintenance of school plants is figured at $16,00O. Current expenses is listed at $9,210. The repair item shows Q decrease of $1, ,000 from last years budget, but a $500 incr ease for insurance and Q similar amount in tuition fees.
 To Provide Special Room
 Superintendent of Schools Chitten- den was instructed by the board to carry out plans for special room for backward pupils in grades lower than the seventh. It will require the services of q teacher trained for this type of work. It Is expected that one of the present teachers will take 0 special course in this work. This room will be established in the Hop Brook school.
 
 tors and workers about the schools was discussed by the committee and 1t seemed to be the general opinion that this class of insurance should be procured. The cost of the insurance be ascertained and q report made at .he next meeting.
 Reports of Attendance Officer Pee ter Foley, School Nurse Elizabeth Weary and Dental Hygienist Miss Helen R. King were accepted by the board.
 Play To Bc Presented
 Plans for a two nights entertain- ment. the proceeds to go to the un- employment fund of the borough, were made at q meeting held fast night. The play will be staged on Thursday. March 20 and Friday, March 20, in the Gem opera house. Although 1t Is the Lenten season, the committee has received the sanction of all of the local churches due to the urgent need for funds to help the unemployed. The show will be along the lines of those that have been pre- sented in the borough in the past in the "On to ChicaEon drives for funda f0~ the local ninh ach00l trina