The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-12


 ent of the borough almshouse un- til the March meeting of the board of charities was voted at the special meeting of the board held last night in the office of Supt. of Charities A. Barton Cross. It was expected that the appointment would be made at last nights ses- sion as a vote on record passed by the board several years ago stipulates that the superintendent be named in February.
 Attack Lease.
 Members of the board attacked the authority of Supt. Cross in making Q three year lease of the Gem Opera house for moving pie ture purposes without authoriza- ton of the board. Frank w. Eat on questioned the authority of the superintendent stating that the matter should have been handled by the entire board. The first paragraph of the lease states that the superintendent is the authoriz- ed agent of the board in making the agreement but no such author ization was given. Patrick Scully also expressed the opinion that the lease should have ben approved by the entire board or authorization at least given by the board. It was stated that the lease had been sub- mitted to Borough Atty Martin l.. Caine and that it had his ap- prova1. The borough will receive a rental of $60 per month for the opera house during the six winter months and $40 per month for the balance of the year. The hall may be procured for borough pur- poses by giving the motion picture owner 30 days notice. MT Eaton thought the thirty day clause should be changed. He thought the borough should be able to pro- cure the hall at shorter notice if it SO desired. Robert Cleary thought it would look ridiculous to make changes in the lease now after 1t had been signed and ap- proved by both parties. He felt that Supt Cross acted in good faith and was doing what he thought was to the advantage of the borough but that he had made an error in this case. MT Cleary moved that the lease be approved. George Waite stated that if the lease was illegal he did not wish to vote on 1t. Although the mo- tion was seconded by Mrs Della Johnson, no action was taken the matter finally being left on the table. .
 The department budget as adopt ed by the freemen last May has already been overrun $34, ,166.07 &C., cording to Supt. Cross report for the ten months of this fiscal year. The expense of the department to date has been $95,666,07. The sum of eS1,600 was appropriated.
 The expense at the town farm was questioned by George H. Waite when 1t came to the matter of uaming a superintendent of the farm. MT Waite stated that 1t cost about $5,0O0 Q year overhead at the Town Farm for the keep of the superintendent and his family and two helpers. He recommended that the board adopt some rules and regulations relative to the upkeep of the farm before the naming of a superintendent.
 Fifteen new cases were taken on by the department in January 1t was reported by Supt. Cross, out of a total of GA cases investigated.
 Presented With Troop Flag.
 Troop 10, Boy Scouts which is sponsored by Naugatuck Post of the American Legion was presented with a troop flag last night by Commander Thomas Reynolds of Naugatuck Post at impressive ex- ercises held in the Legion rooms in odd Fellows building. Acting Scoutmaster George Trowbridge was in charge of the program. Scout Executive Lyman B. Bun nell recited the Scout oath. A first aid exhibition was given by Milton Huffman, scoutmaster of the troop 22, Waterbury. A drill was direct ed by Harold Lewis. Sidney Weiss gave a demonstration of signalling and an exhibition of knot tying was given by members of the troop.
 Notice of Dissolution.
 Notices of dissolution of the Goodyear's Metallic Rubber Shoe Company of this borough and the l., Candee 6 Company formerly of New Haven both subsidiaries of the United Estates Rubber Company pursuant of an agreement of the stockholders has been announced. All claims against said corporations must be presented to Charles T. Mccarthy of this borough on or before June 10, 1892. The l.. Can- dee Company plant was removed to the borough about two years ago, the work formerly done by this concern by being cared for in the local plants of the company. The Goodyear Metallic Shoe Com- pany was organized in 1843 and incoyporated in 1845. The plant is nwo in operation and will continue under the name of the Goodyear India Rubber Glove Manufacturing Company.
 Installation Tonight.
 At the meeting of Beacon Valley Grange to be held tonight in Grange hall in Straitsville officers of the Juvenile Grange will be in- stalled by Ira F. Goldspink. Mrs John Benson, matron of the group will be in charge of the ceremon- les. Following the meeting a Valentine party will be held.
 Institution Monday.
 Union City Chapter, Disabled American Veterans will be formally instituted next Monday night in military hall, School street, Union City by State Commander Peter Nugent and staff. The chapter has 22 members. ,
 Visitors from Waterbury, Meri- den. Middletown, New Britain and New Haven chapters will be in at tendance. The officers of the chapter are william J. Lilly, sen- for ice-commander, Angelo Pom pini, junior viceLcommander, John Magone and rehabilitation officer, Irving S. Brown. The quota for the chapter is 26 members. The general public is invited to attend the exercises tonight.
 Under Went Operation.
 John Penrose of New street. in- structor of manual training In the local grammar schools Is a patient in St MAfy's hospital In Waterbury where he recently underwent an operation. Mr Penrose is said to be getting along nicely.
 Largo Gathering Expected.
 Plans have been made by the Altar Society of St Francis church