The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-31

With last night bringing four false alarms despite repeated appeals by the police and fire department, authorities awaited to-night's Hal lowe'en celebrations with little pleasure. Police have been ordered to make arrests for any violations of the law, while firemen will assist the police by going on duty near Ere boxes to prevent the sending 4n of false alarms. One arrest was made last night, as the result of a false alarm from the Wateryille sec ton.
 Meanwhile, the city to-day was ready for gala celebration tonight and tomorrow ngiht. There will be parties in every section of the city, some sponsored by private groups. others by clubs, organiza- tions and fraternal bodies. Prizes will be awarded at many of the gatherings for the best costumes.
 Extra Police
 Many of those who "dreSS up" without planning to attend any par ties will throng the central streets of the city. Extra precautions have bee ntaken by the police department for the handling of vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
 In addition to the regular night shift being on duty, members of the morning and afternoon shift will be called on for police service tonight. Bremen who will watch boxes in outlying sections will aid the police.
 Washington Park
 One of the outstanding events of the Halloween season will be the costume dance to be held Friday evening at the Community house under the auspices of the Washing ton Park Community club. Every year this affair is awaited eagerly by the residents of the Hill and the committee has promised that this event will be the best ever. Various groups are planning to attend and are striving to outdo each other with all kinds of costumes, in order to win one of the cash prizes to be awarded. The judges will not be known until time for the grand march which will which will take place about 9:30. The hall is be- ing decorated with autumn leaceS and corn stalks and real Jack o. lanterns will furnish the light. There will be. plenty of pumpkin pie and cider and with good peppery music it looks like there will be lots of fun for all. Arrange to attend this big event tomorrow evening.
 WinOna ReDekah Lodge
 A Halloween party for members and their children was given last night by Winona Rebekah lodge of odd Fellows. Prizes were awarded in a costume contest.
 The entertainment program in- cluded: Hillbilly songs; Edward and Mildred Chatfield, accompan- jed on the piano by Mrs. Doug las Weaving; piano selections, Mrs. Robert Whiteside; piano and vocal solos, Jack Finlay; trumpet selec- tions, Robert Meyers, accompanied by Katherine Meyers.
 Mrs. Carl Loether was chairman of the entertainment committee, which included Mrs. Thomas Fin lay, Mrs. Axel Hockert, Mrs. Jacob Kanny and Mrs. Ida Birdsall. On the refreshments committee were Mrs. Grace Followell, Mrs. Raymond Heebner, Mrs. Amelia Kirsch and Mrs. Fannie Dalton.
 Irish Americans
 More than 250 persons attended the 1rish-American Halloween masquerade held at Eagles hall under the auspices of the Irish American Social club and auxiliary last evening Ruth Sito was awarded first prize being considered by the judges to be the best dressed girl; Mary Joyce was in second place as the prettiest dressed, while Mrs John Dooley won the award for wearing the funniest costume. The judges were Edward Loughrain, Mrs Michael Kelly and Harry Fruin.