The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-27
CHURCH BOWLERS CONCLUDE SEASON
 AT Y BANQUET

The affairs of the 1932-33 sea son of the Y. M. c. A. Church Bowling League were brought to successful close last night with the annual banquet at the "Y" Cafeteria. After a bountlful rc- past, President Leland Stacy in- troduccd Lester F. Beardslce at Toastmaster, who in turn intro duced the speakers of the evening. In between speeches MT Beardslcc spoke of the wonderful interest that had been manifested the past season and the successful results obtained. both socially and finan- cially. His humorous stories and his Comedy High Lights of the Season" in which practically every bowler came in for a knock of fercd much laughter to the mem bcrs and their guests.
 Clergy Present
 The principal speakers of the evening were the Rev John Mohr- mann of the St John's Lutheran church. Rev Joseph c. Todd of NH Plain, Thomas $. Cochard of Prospect and Rev Thomas l.. Cros- by of the South Federated church. The general theme of their dis courses was the relation Of clean games, good sportsmanship. and the soclability enjoyed by the weekly gct-togethcr of men of all types and ages. 10 religion and each one manifested their great interest in their own representa- tive team.
 In addition to the main speakers many of the league members were called upon by the Toast
 master and each ono responded nobly. somc rare bits of oratoiy bc!n gcnioycd.
 Champions IIOnOrcd
 The Second Congressiona Church Team which won thc cham pionship from Mill pla,n thi' year was presented the beautiful three year cup by Captain GeOrgt Hubbard Of Mlll Plain. It wa, the Hccond CongoH first victory Mil Plain having won it in 183; while the First M. F. team helt i 1t in 133l and 1930.
 Gene Rogers as Chairman of thu Prize Committee dcstributcd tn, prizcsSf0r the seasons best records Carl Anderson of Mil Plain re ccived the prize for high e.ngl' with mark of lG7
 Oscar Swanson of Prospect wal rewarded for high three gaines His total was All.
 John Nelson asccnded to thu l high average throne by f0rgint ahead of George Backman in tn last week of the schedule. Hi average for the season was 110. Cash Prizes Given 1 A new idea in keeping with tn | times was tried this year, and fl addition to the main prizes, forty 1 six members received cash prIZci l in proportion to /thc number 0 l games they had rolled. 1t al | amounted to about il 33 per cen 1 return and as the Toastmastc ! stated. "In spite of the depression the Church Bowling League Wal : one growing concern that paye' a dlvidend".
 Tho slate of officers for the cn | suing year arc as follows: Cameron Klobcdapz --- pregident;~ William Curtiss president; Clayton <. Brown, secretary and trcasurcr advisory board George Hub bard. chairman: William Blair Charles Hine. Leroy klcinsch mid. John Nelson.
 | Twelve Teams Mex Ycar The league consisted of tci teams. but the success of the pas season has inspired the member try their best to add two mor' teams for the I333-3i season, [, make it twelve team league. Al. | ter tho banquet the members re turned 10 the alleys where bowling was enjoyed until late hour | Prizes for high single on each alley and high three for the evening were given by Clayton $. Brown secretary in charge.