The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-12

The second annual silk sock so- cial of the auxiliary unit of Davis Post of the American Legion will take place Friday evening at the gymnasium of sprague graInar school. The first affair of this na- ture was given by the unit about Q year ago and attracted Q large crowd. It is expected that this years attendance will exceed that of last year.
 Small silk socks have been dlstri- buted to friends of the organization. into each sock the recipient is re- cipient Is requested to deposit pen- nies or an amount of money, the sum representing twice the size of the sock worn by the individual. This will serve AS an admission fee to the social.
 A novel entertainment has been arranged, to be presented from the stage of the gymnasium. The young people who are to participate have been rehearsing for several weeks and Q number of novel features will be included in the program.
 The booths which are to be erect- ed about the auditorium will offer variety of articles for sale and will be in charge of the following members:
 Handkerchifs and Aprons = Mrs. William Rooney and Mrs. Russell Atherton.
 Candy-Mrs. Russell williams.
 Soft Drinks-Mrs. David 0renier. The monthly business meeting of the unit, which is regularly sched- uled for May 18th, will be held Q week later at Fraternity hall.
 Mrs. Anthony DiBasi, of Cooke street, entertained the executive board ct It's last meeting. A spag- hetti supper was served ct the con- clusion of the business session.
 At least twenty members of the auxiliary are planning to attend the New Haven district meeting ct Naugatuck tomorrow evening. They are to wear full uniforms and will serve as an escort to the state of- ficers, who will conduct the Ynem- orial services. Those who plan to attend will meet ct Fraternity hall at :30 ?. m.
 Sprague Plays Walsh
 Sprague grammar school baseball team hopes to break into the win- ing column this afternoon when 1t meets Walsh in the second league game ct Fulton Park. Last week the local team dropped Q close game to Glocum.
 Legion Meets Tonight
 Final details for the Memorial day program of Casper s. Davis Post of the American Legion, are to be discussed ct the regular busi- ness meeting to be held at Frater- nity hall at 800 o'clock this eVen- ing. Commander E. Lester Platt has requested that as many members as possible attend this meeting. Chairman Russell Atherton will announced the program to be fol- lowed ct the public exercises to be held on the Watervllle green at 1l:00 6. m. on May 30th. Earlier in the day the Post, Auxiliary, and Drum Corps will have participated an the downtown parade.
 Several members of the Post will attend the New Haven County Dis- trict meeting at NPugatuck tomor- row evening.
 Card Party
 4 public card party is being give on by Pride of Welch Circle Com panion of the Forest, ct Forestcr'S Hall, 160 Boyden street, at 8 o'clock this evening, Tho committee in charge consists of Mrs. Katherine Malia, Mrs. James Duncan, Mrs. William Rooney and Mrs. Edward Barlow.
 Attend Presentation Services
 Rev. Raymond M. D. Adams, rec- tor of St. Paul's Church accom- panied Q group of the members of his church school to Meriden re- gently to assist in the presentation of the Lenten nite-hoxes. The special services for all members of the New Haven County Arch -dea- conry were held at St. Andrews Church in the Silver City. The St. Paul's group again received Q shield, its fourth successive award, for in- cerased contributions to the Mis- sionary fund.
 The school members who made the trip were Nancy Lou Totten,