The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-18
GRIEVE, BISSET & HOLLAND, Inc. ,!2i's 9r'
GOLD DEADLINE
 REACHED TO-DAY
All Advised 10 Heed GOv- ernment Warning
 Ponies Meet
T'FiOMASTON

Tho dead-line was reached this afternoon at { o'clock with tho closing of the local banks when gold certificates and gold coins could Do credited to accounts or exchanged for other money. All those who failed to net upon the warning of the United States gov- ernment will find the gold backs in their possession worthless unless they find some way of disposing of them by 12 o'clock Wednesday night. The only alternative for the cates iB to return them direct to Washington, D. C. but tho law says that all people turning in gold cer- tifcates or coins after the day. Wednesday, Jan. IT. will be sub- ject to penalty of double the amount submitted in gold. Local business men have been warned not Co accept any gold certificates or gold coins ih exchange for goods this also applying to the profes- siOnal men. it is thought that some people who have not read the law may try to pass this money in ex- change for goods at local stores. Units Plan Roosevelt Celebration The patriotic organizations of Th0maston are making plans for n Roosevelt birthday ball 10 Dc held hero in connection with tho nation. wide celebratioh. Jan. 3Oth. The Veterans of Foreign Wars, Veterans and other organizations Twill carry the plans through, Th0m- as Byers and William pr0iiitt have been names committee of two by tho legion ,and other commit tees will be selected tbis week. Tho place where tho event will be held and the time will Do anhounG- cd later. lt Is expected that fully ono thousand people will take part in the celebration.
 Kaccys I0ae To WatertOwn The kacGys Boys Club bnsket- ball team were defeated by tho Princeton A. C.. Of Watertown Wsdnesdny evening by the score of 27 to 24. This Is their second meet- ing, Thomaston winning the first game, and now tho count Is even. A third game vii Do played soon. The khceys put up q splendid bat- tIe but could not find the range and missed mGny easy shots. John CiunGy of Waterbury, refereed tho match.
 Meeting This Evening
 The annual meeting of tho dlfsc. tors of the Thomaston Visiting Nurses association will be held this evening at the home of Mrs. Robert Iinzen, secretary of the 0r- ganization. officers will be elected, and reports for ths year will be read, all members of ths board be- ing urged t0 be present.
 Ponies Meet
 The pOnis A. c. club will hold its annual meeting ct their club rooms on 1sast Main street this evening at o'clock. Reports for tho past year will Dc heard and officers will be elected. John innss, president of the club will preside, rho club at tho present time has mem bsrship of 300 members.
 Mrs. Robert Graham
 1Gntertains
 Mrs. Robert Graham of High street, entertained party Of friends ct her home Wednesday evening nt contract bridge. Three tables were in play, and refrhsh- ments were served by the hostess. Eastern Star Plans lGntertainsnent
 icleeta Chapter order of Eastern Star has planned m entertainment Co Do hold at tho Masonic rooms Friday evening which will include dancing and other features. Cards will also be played and all mom- bers are requested to Dc present,
 Auxiliary TO Meet
 The Auxiliary of Tninity church will hold its annual meeting Friday afternoon ht the parrish rooms nt 2i50 o'clock. All members are re. quested to Do present. Following Tho business meeting and election of officers | mystery tsa will Dc served.
 High sob00i Teams Play
 Tho Th0mnHion hish school bas- hntbAIi teams, both girls and boys VIII InS6t tho Newt0wn high on tho local court FfidHy 0vaninE, fhe girls game will start at 7is0 9's clock ng the preliminary t0 ihe bIE same, The bOyg' teani iH EplnB lng and wlih q Tow more ganHH under iliAlr beil, will Do able to compete with the bANi Of them.
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 The board 9f alfAninrH ng lls Atlantis Council, kniRhiH Uf ups uinbnh have called special snesls Ing 0f ihe general committee f0f thln evenlnR ni lhn Ms of q, h0ine 0n Park siFHsi ai O'aloah,
 
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