The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-05

The Misses Cathie M. and Eliza- beth Leary, teachers in the public schools of the borough the past 36 years rendered their resignations, in writing, to the board of educa- ton at it's meeting held last even- ing in the office of Superintendent of Schools Harold E. Chittenden. Acceptance of their resignations, the appointment of teachers to Ill their places, the appointment Of two additional high school instruc- tors, a substitute teacher, a librar- ian and a discussion of classroom arrangements were the important matters transacted.
 Miss Cathie Leary started teach- ing in the high school as an Eng fish teacher, in September 1894 after having been a teacher in Macomb and Gouverneur. N. Y.. schools for 20 years. Her sister, Elisabeth, came here to teach Tn the Salem grammar school in Jan- -uary 1895, after having served seven years as teacher in the same cities.
 The board in accepting their resisnatfons instructed Secretary Henry J. Freeman to send them letter of appreciation for their past services. Miss Estelle McDonough, daughter of Attorney John F. Me- Donough, a member of the board of education, was appointed to the high school English teachers po- sition at a salary of $1,200. She served the past year as high school librarian. Miss Della Nyberg will fill the Salem school vacancy at yearly salary of $1,400. Miss Ny berg until the present time has been principal of the Center school in woodbridge.
 Upon the recommendation of the superintendent Emmet Freeman was engaged as an additional teacher of commercial subjects in the high school at a salary or $1,5OO and Miss Martha Johnson will be an English instructor at salary of $1,25O. Miss Frances Schaffer was appointed librarian at a weekly salary of $22.50 to fill the vacancy caused by the promotion of Miss McDonough. Miss Ruth Stapleton was named special sub stit,ite teacher to instruct high school and upper grammar school
 The financial report for the past four months submitted to the board by the superintendent and meeting their sanction revealed that the school department is stay ing well within its appropriation. Superintendent Chittenden said that expenses were being kept at a minimum and that he did not feel any concern about any of the budgets. Of the s196.000 appro- priated for the year $57,SS0' mas been expended. The only budget which has been exceedad is that Tor tuition and credits are expected 70 overcome the overdraft In that budget.
 sIperintendent Chittenden said inc income from tuition pupils from Beacon Falls was higher. The oxford tuition bill was high this wear but an arrangement has been made with the school officials of that town to cut the bill next year. The important bushes of the board was transacted in less than an hour with every member in attendance.
 schools of the borough will re- sufne classes on September ana will end the next year on June ZI. the superintendent reported. Ills calendar for the coming school year was approved.
 "Should there be a slight de- crease in the estimated enrolment at the high school, 860 pupils, next fall Principal Charles F. Slade pe- lieves that afternoon classes VIII not be necessary. Superintendent Chittenden said. "In conference with the principal yesterday morn- inr." Superintendent Chittenden said, "Mr Slade believed that the hest plan would be to wait until J inc school had been in session few days before definitely deciding if afternoon sessions are necessary. should classes meet afternoons 100 fo 150 pupils would report and the turing of three additional instruc- tors would be necessary" The hoard voted to let the matter rest until that time. A
 "A different condition exists in fhe grammar schools" Superin- tndent Chittenden said. Here Is fhe lower grades and especially In inc first and second grades Of Cen- traI avenue, the first grade in Rub- Der avenue. the second and tnird grades in Hop Brook and all sraaes in Miiiviile school will show a de- crease in enrollment. Later l may recommend combining several oI these TOOxu8 Auu ChAhhusS ~..- .--1 additional instructors in these schools" he concluded.
 Members of the board voted to continue the practice of having special room at Hop Brook school: A credit of $750 has been received from the state to help defray the expenses of this room., 6uperin- tendent Chittenden estimated the expenses of maintaining the room at s2,OOO, but he said that the pupiis there seemed to do better work than # they were in rseuiar c'as''0vN Nc Court Session.
 officials Of the borough court had n rest today ag there were no cases on the docket this morning.
 Rcglstrarts Meet Today.
 ReelsfrAfb of votere George P. yous,sr and b. M. LiHskey were holding their first meeting today to receive applications for the nrlsnarv lists. The meeting com. merced at noon and will end at 2 o'clock tonight. It Is expected that . large number 4 veIeFs wln submit appIIcatlona for the prims ary lists. The FesistFars will hold anothsr nieiing neat Friday from noon until 3 o'eloek at nl4ht.
 Democratic Patty YDnlznz. <. ,'he aeneoratlc 1sariY 'vietofy" fund committee will hold a public enrlI nafty tonight nt eix5 in et Aary's perish hall. Tables VIII DC