The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-04


 stated. If the present classes are to be maintained four nights week, the appropriation would be ex- hausted by Christmas, he said. The only alternative is to reduce the number of nights per week they are taught.
 Better Than Last Year
 The financial report for the six months ending September 30 show ed net expenses of $82,312.28 which Is about thousand dollars less than the amount expended at the same time in 1884.
 Of the appropriation of $187,000 gross expenses were $93.91S.26 but credits of $11,605.98 brought the net expense down to the figure given above. EZRA repairs have cost $939.92, supplies, .55; replace ment of equipment $19.60, carriage $19; upkeep of grounds, $22.36. making total of $1,001.42.
 The report of Attendance Officer Peter J. Foley showed 9 out in Sep- tember, two having been kept home to work and three with no reason able excuse. The report of Dental Hygienist Helen King showed 567 children examined, IA tothbrush drills and 21 class talks. Salem and Central avenue schools were visit ed.
 The report of School Nurse Eliz- abeth Neary showed 13 schools vis- ited, 77 defective tonsils found by doctors, 36 minor injuries dressed, and 29 miscellaneous cases. Health conditions during September have been very satisfactory, she reports.
 Funeral of Miss Davis
 The funeral of Miss Lillian Au- gusta Davis who died at Platts Mills Wednesday night, was held at ? o'clock this afternoon from the Methodist Episcopal church. Rev. John F. Better, pastor officiated. Burial was in Gunntown cemetery.
 Officers of Crusader Post. Vet erans of Foreign Wars, will be nominated tonight at a meeting of the post at its home on Rubber avenue. A large attendance of members is expected. The meeting will start at 8 o'clock.
 Burkus to Act
 Burgess Victor Burkus has denied reports he will not be active in the fire committee probe of testing of equipment at the fire house. He is chairman of the committee and has announced he will take an active part.
 The Cub pack of Boy Scouts will hold their first fall meeting on Oc- tober 10 at the Congregational par ish house. Henry Pope, high school teacher will have charge, succeed ing Rev. Henry A. Peck who has moved to New Hartford. Lyman Bunnell, scout executive and Fritz Klambt will have charge of life saving classes for scouts and junior "Y" members, which will begin next Monday at the Y at 3:30 o'clock and will also be held Thurs day afternoon.
 Pictures At Church
 A motion-picture, Livingstone In Africa" showing the life of David Livingstone, probably the greatest modern missionary, will be present. ed Sunday night at 7:45 o'clock, at the Methodist church, as Q Popular Sunday Evening" feature. The film depicts, with geographical and historical accuracy, the career of David Livingstone, with brief scenes of his early home at Blan- tyre, Scotland; his father, mother. and grandfather; the meeting of the London Missionary society; his volunteering for Africa; his mis- sionary work and explorations there in detail; his courtship and mar riage to Mary Moffatt; his return to England and presentation to Queen Victoria; his return to Africa; 1; Stanley's world-famous visit; and his death and final burial in Vest minister Abbey. With the eyes of the world on Africa, this picture of an early pioneer in mission work there is timely. \
 'Naugatuck Ncws''
 "Naugatuck News, the gay musi- cal revue With much local color. which is being prepared by Q cast Of fifty young people for presen- tation at the Methodist Church hall on Thursday and Friday evenings, october 24 and 25, is being whipped splendidly into shape through num- erous rehearsals of individuals and groups connected with the show. An idea of how concentrated the work of preparation is being carried on may be gained from the schedule of eleven or twelve separate prac- tice- periods for next week alone. The selection of the cast is almost complied, and only one or two more players are needed. Fern Steig. known for her versa atility. is to act as mistress of ceremonies for "Nau- gatuck News. The revue gets its inspiration from the local news paper which gives it Its name, and the various scenes are all suggested by headlines which have appeared recently. Two of the lyrics have been written directly about the dai- ly newspaper. Fore more than a week, the carpenters for the pro- duction-Ralph Floyd and Stan Bottorf--have been working on the sets. A most unusual array of scenes is promised. with striking color contrasts. The John Wesley Class will have a Candy Booth at the performances, with Mrs. James McNamee and Mrs. Fred Mawrey in charge. Tickets for "Naugatuck News" went on sale yesterday. AUSTRALIA GOES "MOVIE MAD"