The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-10
MRS WEBSTER IS
 PIT. A, SPEAKER
Addresses 'Ville Group ]; Veterans to Hold
 Election
WATERvILLE

Mrs Florence Bonney Webster, a member of the board of education and a former member of the facul- ty of Crosby High school, was the speaker at the monthly meeting of the Waterville Parent Teacher Association which took place yes- terday afternoon at the gymnasi- um of Sprague Grammar school. Mrs Webster discussed the accom- plishments of women in the various fields of endeavor. pointing to the work of outstanding leaders in practical artistic and professional fields. Her address was thoroughly enjoyed by the group of forty or more members who were in attend ance. Mrs Mulford Simonson was the meeting hostess and Mrs Louis c. Willard presided.
 Reports were made on the series of card parties which have been held since the last meeting and plans were discussed for the fire- side get-together to be held at the home of Mrs Walter Norman of Pembroke avenue some time in November.
 The membership campaign is now underway and Mrs c. Arthur DuBois, chairman of the commit tee, announced a gain of fourteen new members since the September meeting.
 Mrs Elmer wilson, former presi- dent of Wateryille association and president of the city council of Parent-Teacher group, announced that the next meeting of the New Haven county council will be held in Cheshire on October IT. The program calls for an inspection of the Cheshire Reformatory at 2:SO D. m. and meeting at the Che shire Congregational church at 4:30 D. m. At the latter meeting, Professor Lester l.. Ade. principal of the New Haven Normal school will talk on Enhancing Education.
 Tea was served by the hospital ity committee during the social hour which followed the meeting.
 Watcrville Vets to Elect
 There was an excellent attend- ance at the October meeting of the waterville World War Veterans night at St Michaers Parish hall. Commander Alfred Lachance pre- sided. The chairman of the com mittee in charge of the recent dance, Elmer l.. Platt, reported that 1t was an unqualified success and that it netted a substantial profit for the treasury. Reports were made on the two military funerals of Waterville exservice- men which took place during the past week.
 The dance committee will run Halloween masquerade at the Sprague grammar school gym on October 26th or 27.
 The petition for a charter as a post of the American Legion was received by the state executive committee and has ben practically approved. A hearing on the char ter will be conducted in Waterbury by the district commander on next Monday evening and 1t is expected that the charter will have been formally granted by November l. A special meeting of the associa-. ton for the election of full slate Of officers or the new post will be held next Tuesday evening at Platt's Bakery on Thomaston ave- nue. Plans are being made to ob- serve charter night and the first installation of officers at a pub lie meeting to be held at Sprague gymnasium on November g..
 Ralph F. Neyins. chairman of the bylaws committee. submitted a proposed constitution and by laws to be adopted at a later meet ing after the new post is formally organized.
 Instructions
 The High school pupils of St Michael's church will meet for weekly instructions at St Michaers parish hall at o'clock tomorrow night.