The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-21

Plans for the annual New Years eve ball of the Naugatuck Policemens Protective Association are now being made by a. commit tee headed by Officer James Cud- dy. He is being assisted by Chief John Adamson and Officers Vim cent Skelly, Anthony Malone, Jr, and John Gormley. The ball will be held on December 31, in Tano's Dance Garden. Wally Roy's or chestra will furnish music. The ball is an annual affair with the protectors of the law for many years and is one of the social events of the season.
 Death of William J. Noble
 ough's best known and highly re- oughs best known and highly re- spected citizens died yesterday at his home on the New Haven road. For the past few years, MT Noble has not been in the best of health, but was able to be around until about ten days ago when he was stricken. He was 75 years of age and had resided in Naugatuck about 50 years. MT Noble many years ago established the Beacon Valley Fair grounds at Beacon Val- ley and for many years he spon- sored the annual Beacon Valley Fair. He was great lover of horses and during his life was the owner of many fine equinines, not able among them being Lizzie P. trotter and Franklin N. pacer. Many years ago MT Noble con- 1 t.,i. ty To ix, ough, first establishing the bus mess 47 years ago in Carroll court. Later he removed his business to Water street, going from there to Church street and when the auto mobile came into being his stables were located on North Main street in the bus barn building. With the encroachment of the auto MT Noble went out of the livery bus himself having luxurious car which he rented for funerals, we'd dings and other. occasions. He never lost his interest in horses despite the age of the automobile. He established the first Naugatuck- Waterbury Express. making daily trips to the Brass City and return. This was about forty-years ago. He later sold out this business. He was extremely well liked and re- ,spected in the borough and his death is mourned by a large cir cle of friends and acquaintances. He is survived by his wife, Mrs Julia (Scott) Noble; four sons, Frank N, of Waterbury, Alphonso, Myron and William J. Noble, Jr, member of the board of warden and burgesses, all of this borough; one daughter, Mrs Thomas Hickey, of Waterbury, and three brothers, Wallace of Pittsfield, Mass, Charles and Walter of this borough and seventeen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He had been member of shepard Lodge of Masons for the past 46 years. The funeral will be held Monday af- ternoon from his late home at 2:30 o'clock. Shepard Lodge of Masons will be in charge. Rev Edward R. Hance of the Congregational church will conduct the services. Burial will be in Grove cemetery. Complete Plans
 Final plans for the annual Thanksgiving eve dance of the Naugatuck Fire Department were completed at meeting of the committee held last night in the Maple street fire house. Chief Ly- man Lamphere and Mrs Lamphere will lead the grand march which will be one of the features of the ball. The ball will be held in Tano's Dance garden and will run until ! o'clock Thanksgiving morning Wally Roy's orchestra will furnish music. Professor John Sullivan will direct the grand march.
 i No Game Today
 No game is scheduled for this afternoon by the high school. The students will have a iayoff unti next Thursday when they meet An. sonia high in Ansoniaa It is ths last game on the local schooll schedule and promises to be one ol the hardest games of the season
 Again Scores Hit
 Another hit was scored last nigh by the cast of "Sixty Miles ar Hour" presented in the Gem Opera house for the second time. Int audience was larger at last night'' performance than on the opening night. Every member of the cns performed in a highly creditabis manner.
 south Ends HeFe Tomorrow
 The strong south Ends Of Water. bury will meet the AIl-Naugatucl team tomorrow at Recreation fieId It will be one of the hardest gamei