The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-19

arations for a clambake for the me- chanical department of the United States Rubber Company here are underway, it was announced today. The affair will be held on Satur- day, September 29. at the spot which suits the fancy of most of the local clambakers. Osborne Glen.
 z Members of the department arc looking forward with keen antici- patton to this bake which promises to be memorable event. Various kinds of sports will be enjoyed, ana a fine meal will be served.
 The sale of tickets thus far ss reported quite good, according to James Petit, chairman of the committee in charge. It is expect ed between 65 and 75 members or the department will be on hand.
 No Court Today
 For the second day in succession there was no session of the DOT ough court today. One arrest was made on a charge of passing TO- tary sign, but it did not come up for trial today, being held over un- til other cases were scheduled. The local po1icemen's baseball nine is still wondering whether to call 1t a season, with their victory over the Waterbury cops ending things. or play some more. Some feel It will be too cold soon.
 Food Distribution Friday
 No distribution of federal food took place today because the dis tribution day has been changed from "Wednesday to Fridays. Roast beef will be given out at the dls- tribution center on North Church street, Friday afternoon, starting at one o'clock. The change was made because members of the boards of welfare thought those who get the food could use it for a Sunday meal.
 Three Contests Likely
 Contests for three offices are ex- pected tomorrow night when elec- tion of officers of the Naugatuck Post. American Legion, takes place. Albert Robinson is certain of being chosen commander, be- ing the only candidate nominted. He has been active in the New Rochelle Post before coming to the borough, but it was leanred today form a legion official, he was not commander there as had been re- ported. However, he is quite fa- miiiar with the legion work and IS exnected to be an able leader.
 He will assume office immedi- ate,y, it being the final night as commander for Austin Phillips, retiring commander.
 The contests will involve the positions of vice commanders. chaplain and the executive coni- nittee. There are three vice commanders, first. second and third, and six persons, c. Edward Gerber, pr David Bluestone' Charles. Daly, Victor Anderson, Richard Kiely and Norris Follett' have been nominated for the of- fices. Anderson has been vice commander this year.
 filling Squires and Cecil Perkins were nominated for chaplain and the post will select between them tomorrow. There are seven can didates for the executive commit tee which consists of only four members. Those nominated for this committee are: Austin Phil lips, George Donovan. Frank T. Green, Richard Kiely, Clifford Teepel, Harold Sweeney and Thomas Reynolds.
 A report will be made by the building committee headed by Herbert Johnson, as to it's pro- gress. There will also be a report on the recent district meeting Tn Ansonia.
 Alex Nolde will be chosen his torian, being the only one nomi- mated. John H. Simmonds will be named financial secretary; Joseph c. Raytkwich. finance of- ficer.
 Auxiliary Set for Action
 With officers elected for the coming year, the American Legion Auxiliary was looking forward to- day to an active year. Miss Ann Weaving was again chosen pres cers chosen follow: Mrs Ellen Gerber. first vice-president; Mrs Ann Follett, second vice-president; Miss Ruth Leary, treasurer; Mrs Edna Gladding, chaplain; Mrs Bea- trice Sears, sergeant-at-arms; Mrs Margaret Maxwell, historian. Mrs Mae Brooder will be appointed sec retary by the president, it is ex- pected.
 Church Supper Tomorrow
 A fine supper is planned tomor- row night by the Ladies Aid So- citey of the Swedish Congregational church. Roast lamb will be the main item with potatoes, gravy. succotash, tomatoes, pie and coz fee also on the menu. It will De held in the church parlors from BIB to 7:30. Public patronage is sought. The society has a repu- tation for cooking fine meals,
 Fire Machines OK.
 Continued repair of various machines at the Naugatuck fire house has put them in fine shape Fire Chief Milton Calvin reports. Just as soon as minor defects on one machine have been completed, he assigns men to fix up any de- fects on a second machine. John Phillips has recently completed construction of fine hose rack which will prove of considerable benefit.
 Members of the department are looking forward with anticipation to the firemen's clambake wnich will be held next Sunday at Nettie- ton farm, Bronson Road. Beacon Falls. A large attendance IS ex- pected by the committee which IS headed by Ray Jennings. All LlCkGl6 1uuSb bO SOAA " night.
 Bremen are preparing to go to Glastonbury Saturday to partici- pate in the postponed meet there.
 Nine Deaths in August
 There were nine deaths in which Naugatuck residents were involved during August, according to the re- port on vital statistics compiled by Town Clerk Louis Schiller, Jr. Six of these were males and three females. Heart disease was the major cause, four succumbing from this: other causes, 2; cancer, 1; radium poisoning. 1; pneumonia: i. One baby under one year of age died. There were no deaths of persons between the ages of one and five.
 There were IA births, of which aeyen were male and seven female, Nine marriages were rSported 1ur- ing August.