The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-13

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 Olfers--Butterfiy Land.
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 ] Petersahm--Get.a.way and Haa! Janos.
 l! Petersham -- Get.a.way ant Harry Janos.
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 Reinheim er--F'iower Heaven. Not Much Damage.
 The severe electrical storm yes. terday afternoon did no great damage in Naugatuek although il struck In several sections. A. tree on Culver court was hit and shat. tered by the lightning and on Park avenue several houses were affected, some having fuses blown out by the severity of tho light. ming.
 There was q strong wind nc. eompanying tho storm for benches on the Green which were quickly deserted by occupants whom thom sudden rain started, were blown over. The rain was tho heaviest this summer and local sewers were near to ovorhowlng.
 TO Change C0urcs.
 Changes will Do made In tho high school courses next fall, Supt. of schools Harold b. Chittenden has announced. The changes will Do mainly for those not planning to attend college in order that they may learn subjects moro suitable to their future develop- ment. It has been found that only a few prepare for college and the subjects of French and algebra are not essential for those not doing so. It Is possible a course In social science will be substitute cd although details have not yet been fully worked out.
 It Is the belief of officials that although algebra Is not essential to pupils not planning to attend college, a general course covering mathematics would equip students better for life. With introduction of election courses 1t is expected the number of pupils taking the college course will be smaller 50 more concentrattd instruction may be given them. No new teachers will be hired for new courses, it is expected now.
 District Meeting Tonight.
 Members of Union City Chapter. Disabled Veterans of American are all set for the district meeting of the society to be held here tonight. Preparations have been completed and fine time is expected.
 Automobile Accident and 1nsur.
 Ance Committee Committee.
 Clarence D. Jones, chairman; Charles l.. Berger. John ]. Daly, Frank W. Eaton, John M. Kenney, Joseph c. Raythkich, Jr. Donald 5. Futile has been Tanned by the Chamber of Commerce.
 It is expected that this commit- tee will make a very thorough in- vestigation of insurance claims paid on account of automobile ac- cldents in this vicinity, and en- deavor to have q downward re- vision made in public liability and insurance rates. A very study will be made or the accident record for this vicin- ity, as compared with other places to determine the reason for the high rate charged to residents or this community.
 The petition requesting lower tn~
 
 surance rates circulated by Don- ald q. Macvicar and signed by hundreds of residents of Nauga- tuck has been delivered to this and will be forwarded to the proper authorities.
 The Rotary club of Naugatuck has been conducting safe driving campaign through its members.
 All of these efforts are aimed toward the reduction of automo. bile insurance rates. but the com mittee just appointed by the Cham her of Commerce expects to cover a much wider field. This commit tee will aim to reduce the mum. ber of accidents by the elimina. ton of dangerous highway and parking hazards, traffic congest- tions, and reckless driving.
 The state and borough authori- ties have offered their co-opera- ton. and the committee requests the help and constructive sugges- tlons of all the inhabitants of Naugatuck.