The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-17

who had placed orders for hre- works were advised to cancel their orders.
 In most instances 1t was stated last night tht local dealers had not placed their orders but were pre- paring to do so when the order was issued. Under the borough charter the warden is the person who may designate whether permits may be issued or not.
 In announcing the fact, Warden Whittemore stated that patriotism would see best served by prohibit- ing the sale of fireworks for the Fourth of July. He points out that we are in a world- -wide emergency, the extent of which is now impos- sible to calculate and expresses the opinion that in the face of need, money spent for fireworks Is an un- warranted expenditure.
 Prohibiting the sale of fireworks is not a new idea; this would seem to be a good year to begin. He fur. ther states that T feel sure that we will have the cooperation of all who at heart have the welfare of their town and country"
 Parochial school Closes
 Sessions of St Francis parochial school ended to-day for the sum- mer vacation. Special exercises were held in several of the rooms of the school marking the closing session.
 Graduates From Colgate Adams Hayes, son of MI. and Mrs John w. Hayes of Millville avenue was a member of the graduating class of Colgate University, Hamil- ton, N. Y., to recently receive diplo- mas. Young Hayes throughout his college career was active in many school activities. He was business manager of the class book and manager of football.
 Large Crowd Enjoys Show
 A large audience enjoyed the pre- sentation of the comedy Polly Wants A Cracker" presented last night in the Immanuel Lutheran church hall under the auspices of the Ladies Aid Society of the church. During the evenings enter tainment several speciality acts were introduced.
 George Ham Becomes President
 At meeting of the board of al. rectors of the Naugatuck Water company, George c. Ham was elec- ted president, treasurer and general manager of the water company. In the office of president and general manager MT Ham succeeds the late Oscar l.. Warner who died in April. William H. Moody who has been in charge of unemployment projects for the past yearswas named sec retary and superintendent. MT Moody is an engineer and for sev- eral years was superintendent Nof streets. He also was a supervisor of state highways before coming to the borough. Both men have had 8 wide experience.
 The first shoot of the four-cor- nered match between teams of Seymour, Bethany, Woodbridge and Naugatuck will be held tomorrow afternoon at the range of the To- cal Fish and Game club. These four clubs have been participating in shoots for the past few years and great interest Is taken in the event.
 The state has sold a house and lot on Prospect street to Eliza M, Weber according to papers filed with the town clerk. The state res gently purchased two houses with. land surrounding from Mrs Weber. for the purpose of making changes in the highway. One of the houses was demolished and the other re- modelled. The latter has now been transferred back to Mrs Weber. The state eventually plans to widen Prospect street to meet the Pros pect Cheshire state road.
 Seniors Have Big Day
 Members of the graduating class of the local high school had a big day yesterday when they held their annual outing at Rye beach. N. Y. Despite the overcast weather the members of the class enjoyed every minute of the frolic. The trip was made by special chartered busses.
 Funeral Held Today
 The funeral Of Mrs Faith Sears Whitney. wife of Ebert R. Whitney of Springfield Mass, and daughter of MT and Mrs Frank A. Sears of Aetna street, this borough. who died Monday afternoon in the Springfield hospital was held this afternoon in Springfield at ? o'clock. The body was brought to the borough for interment in Hill- side cemetery. Mrs Whitney had made her homo in Springfield for the past 13 years. She was stricken some time ago with a nervous dis order and recently, entered the hos pital. Pneumonia developed causing her death. She was well known in the borough and news of her death was received with deep regret by her large number of friends. Be- sides her husband and parents, she leaves three sisters. Mrs H. Russell. Ruby Sears and Mabel Sears all of Naugatuck and three brothers. Leo of New York city, Mahlon R. and Norman Sears of Naugatuck.
 The first games in the Nauga- tuck Amateur baseball league will be played tomorrow afternoon at Recreation field. The first game will be called. at 3 o'clock and the sec ond at 4 o'clock. The same teams that took part in the league last year will comprise the circuit this season.