The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-09
Chicken Dinner To Be Served Sunday
 By Crusader Post
Members Contribute Food for Party-Several Post Members to Attend County Council Meeting in Mile
 ford Tonight Borough Membership Drive On
NAUGATUCK

Naugatuck, Dec. 9-Everything is in readiness for the chicken din- ner to be served to prospective members at Crusader post, Veter- ans of Foreign Wars tomorrow afternoon. Indications are there will be a good attendance at the affair. Members have donated food for it and Harry Brandien will have charge of preparing the meal.
 A number of members of the local post will journey to Milford tonight to attend a county council meeting there. It is understood the membership drive is now un- der way locally.
 There was a general discussion of the membership drive at meet ing of the post last night and plans were formulated for it. The various ways of securing new members were discussed. Commander James Sullivan presided.
 A number of local members are planning to attend the open house in Torrington next Thursday night. A fine time is anticipated.
 Funeral of John Akuratni
 The funeral of John Akuratni was held this morning at 8:30
 
 daughter, Mrs Samuel Pelgro, at 27 Barnum court. A high mass of reqiem was celebrated at St Fran cis, church by Rev William Brewer.
 Burial was in New Britain at Sacred Heart cemetery. Services were held in All Souls church there prior to interment.
 To Receive Communion
 The Holy Name society of St Mary's church will receive com- munion in a body at 8 o'clock mass tomorrow morning and meet sat 8 o'clock in the evening. A large turnout is expected at the meeting as affairs of importance will be dis cussed.
 Election and Party
 The church program for the week for the Immanuel Lutheran church includes the annual election of officers of the Senior league of the church which will take place Thursday night at 8 o'clock. Be- cause of the important nature of the business meeting. Other events present. A social will be held and refreshments will be served after the business meetin. Other events follow: Monday night at 8 o'clock the monthly business meeting of the church board will take place. A full attendance is requested. Tuesday afternoon at 3:45 o'clock confirmation class instruction will take place. Thursday afternoon at 2:GO the Ladies' Aid society will conduct the monthly business meeting. Friday afternoon at 3:45 there will be confirmation instruc- ksAv n% s9 fv, nx,n f,no II, ,<, Junior League will hold a Christ naas party to which the confirma- tion class members will be invited. A flne time is expected to be had.
 Howard Walsh, Frank Smith, Richard Sullivan, Charles Bren- nan, John Parkingson, John Dono- van, Harold Lewis, Jr., Clarence Haigh and John Haigh were among the scouts who took part. It was supervised by Scout Master Joshua Falrbank and John Harting, as- sistant scout master.
 Welfare Board Meets
 The meeting of the board of public welfare Monday night is be- ing awaited with keen interest. Many local persons are anxious to see by just how much the budget has been. overexpended. Democrats are especially interested for one of their chief hopes of overthrowing the present republican officehold- CTS next spring lies in their adver- saries overspending the budget. A few weeks ago it looked as if this were certain but the advent of the civil works administration has changed the aspect of things en- tirely. This CWA affair is still caus- ing much discontent for the demo- crats maintain the republicans are making political capital of it by transferring the regular town help to the CWA pay roll instead of giving work entirely to men who have been without work for months.
 Superintendent Cox is expected to make a report on state credits at the next meeting and it is be. lieved this will be of interest to local residents. The painting of the Town hall which was ordered by the board at the last meeting is progressing in good style. Consid- erable of it, has already received 8 first coat of paint. The weather regulates the hours of work.
 Grange Program Enjoyed
 An excellent entertainment pro- gram was presented last night at the Beacon Valley Grange. A sketch, Bedtime Stories" was pre- scented by members of the grange. Mrs Charles Price had charge of the program. There were also vocal selections. The cast of the sliit, which was we'll actedNand amusing, follows: Frances Arendholz, Wilma Hubbell, Mrs Charles Price and Stanley Arendholz.
 Final Performance
 The final performance of the Salem Lutheran church play, "The Christmas Child Comes In" held under the auspices of Evapgeline circle, was given last night in the church and proved to be even bet.