The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-09

| VI ANA ASAOAs
 We wish at this time to extend to all the captains and workers our sincere thanks for the unself1sh contribution they made to the chap ter in securing such a fine mem bership. We appreciate their untir- ing efforts. Many of our workers have continued year after year to assist us and without their loyal CO., operation the chapter could not have given such 8 contribution of work to the community. Disaster Relief c. Arthur DuBois was appointed chairman of the Disaster Relief Committee to fill the place left va cant.by the sudden death of Arthur D. Marston..
 Complete paper Set-up is in order and in case of serious disaster, Waterbury is organized to take care of the same.
 First Aid Two classes in First Aid instruc- ton were held during the past year, with a total enrolment of 36 stu dents.
 The first class held was for group of teachers in the rural schools. Thirteen teachers enrolled and seven completed the course and received their certificates.
 The second class was conducted by the late Arthur D. Marston for Scout Leaders of the Waterbury council. Twenty-three leaders en- rolled and completed both the standard and advanced courses and were awarded their certificates. Plans are now being made for es- tablishing First Aid Stations on the highways, in connection with the Home, Farm and Highway Accident Prevention program being inaugu- rated throughout the country by National. Dr. Edward J. Godfrey has been appointed chairman of the committee in charge of this project.
 Respectfully submitted,
 LOUIS F. LAUN,
 Director.
 Home Hygiene
 One class in Home Hygiene and care of the sick instruction was held. for the local Girl Scout Couns Gil, with Miss Mildred Bowes as in structor. Fifteen girls enrolled for the course and fourteen completed it and were awarded their certif1- cateS.
 Respectfully submitted.
 MISS HARRIET E. GREGORY,
 Chairman.
 Life Paving and Swimming
 637 boys and girls, and men and women received instruction in life saving and swimming during the year under Red Cross life saving instructors and examiners. Of this number, 147 were awarded their junior emblenls and certificates; 70 passed their senior tests; and 220 were awarded buttons for the be- ginners and swimmers tests.
 A life saving institute was held as Crosby High school in May, 1885, with an enrolment of about 75 boys. Of this number, 34 passed their JuAA1OA vCoto dA4u CO UA1CA OCl14OI JCoUc. Four terms of instruction with F lessons in each term, have been held under the direction of Miss Florence Turnbull, life saving ex- aminer, with an attendance of ap- proximately 40 girls and women in each term. These classes are held at the Crosby High school pool Mon- day evenings and are open to girls and women.
 Respectfully submitted,
 LOUIS F. LAUN,
 Director. Production l48 articles of clothing were com pleted by volunteer workers who gave 320 hours of service. 53 articles were knitted by volun- teer workers who gave 708 hours of service. These articles were distributed to Veterans Hospitals at Perry Point, Md, ToguS, Maine; Northampton, Mass: Newington. Conn, and U. s. Naval hospital, Newport, R. I. Beautiful afghanS were made and HA~As~AAS~NA " @NCW4A9 v0k4 AA0OkSAVeA etAA0 were greatly appreciated. A vote of thanks is due the ladies of Southmayd Home for their very valuable contribution, they having made large number of articles for us. We are also grateful to the Girl Scouts for the contribution of in fant's booties for our layettes.
 The chapter donated to St. Mary's hospital and the Visiting Nurses As .sociation, 29 dozen articles for lay cites.
 We were able to supply layettes to wives of veterans, and we also dis tributed 31 blankets during the year and 75 articles of clothing to vet erans' families.
 so Christmas bags were completed for men of the standing army sta- tioned in foreign ports and we wish to thank our friends for donations of 72 books and SO packs Of play- ling cards. We are also indebted to ! the Rowland Hughes Company for '|t