The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-05
Especial to Tine DcmocraO


 %augatuck, Jan. 4.--~InycgtiRa. flon Of proposals that may cost the town some money, but which it is felt would be of great benefit wns ordered last night at meeting Of the board Of education. It wns decided that Superintendent of Schools Harold l.. Chittendcn look into Il proposal 10 erect a trade school and one 10 start fl vocational school here. The work would be done in connection with the fed- eraI relief administration work.
 The proposal as t0 the trade school came about when Bupcrih' tendent Chittcndeu reported on CWA work done now. Bupt Chit tendeDt said about 75 men were employed by the local CWA on school work and said that among fhls number there were nj least six carpenteds, four mnsons, slx paint ers, two electricians and one plumber. JIs said that it was m excellent chance of getting some very competent work done If the cWA continues.
 Gymnasium Suggested
 He said that there will soon be lack of work for many Of them and said n not too elaborate build ing could be erected If the board desired. He suggested that | build ing to bc uFed 1s Il gyr1nnginm be erected He pointed opt that the present gymnasium could then be utilized for class rooms and the congestion nt Inc high school could then be relieved.
 Chairman Charles Kodenbhch said in commenting on this that although undoubtedly good work could be done the cost of materials wns the obstacle 10 such work. However. Emil Mnnrweiier, speak ing Of new constructions iii general. Said that if work has tD be donG sometime nov ls the lime to do 1t when the labor cn nbc Rccutcd at no cost to inc town.
 Urges Trade School
 Mir ROdenbach then suggested Il trade school iH Inc borough. EupL Chiftenden said il would probably take from the high school enroll JDcnt b0 persons and possibly near 100 according t6 the amount of public support the idea received. Iie said l. might be possible 10 set 1t ID in some temporary quarters, HHilt Fl IFEIIhl DhiH'IB ''''b bF erected.
 Alstona has T trade school but it was revealed that the buildings and equipment were furnished by 1Hdividuals in Inc town. Tn n trade school the state would probably pay for Inc teachers now under the FRA plan, MT Chittendent said. He felt Inc town would have 10 furnish equipment however. Inhic1- tiona ars the FRA will Dc cons tiDued for some time. possibly un- III the end of the year. he said.
 CWA Work on Schools
 In telling of tho CWA work donG he said the Hble school cellar has been painted In the section which was scared by tb eteccnt itra there. The outside of fhG Millyills school has been painted and new floor has been laid in the Central avenue kindergnfLen. The ma teriaIE for lhia Job did not cost the f0wn anything now for lh@re were some good materials remaining when the school was constructed. Mr Chittenden added.
 He said work Wns being done on Inc Pond tIllI school addition. lie plans painting jobs nt Oak street school nhd feels H. would be q good idea 10 lay wooden floors on the Prospect street school kinder Esften. 4 Vhchnt room there would allow classes 10 be continued Whilc fhe work is being don. lie said eiassroons in Rubber hVeHn" ire not in extra good shape In answer fo Il question of John McDoHough. member of he board
 New Crnndsinnd
 The board approved il suggestion of Inc superintendent that ihe present Ernndaiand ht the Hccren- fion field be taken down and il new