The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-01

Waterville, Nov. l--An unoccupied nas station at 1742 Thomaston ave- nue, is short one pump today as the result of a very clever and dar- Ing rllSe. Saturday morning, a man bearing resemblance to a pump me- Cllanic, drove a small truck having either Massachusetts or New Jersey markers, (no one seems to be sure wlaich), onto the premises of the station and announced to onlookers that as a new tenant was about to move in, the pumps had to be re- paired, and that he was there to. do 1t. After apparently attempting repairs for a short while, he loaded the best pump on his truck and drove away saying that the work would have to be completed at the shop.
 The owner of the property called tiie company that leased the station to find out who the new tenant was, and upon being advised that no new occupant was in view, asked why the pumps were being repaired. The company replied that no pump work had been authorized at that ad- dress. Now, both owner and com- pany are asking each other, "who stole the pump?"
 .-s Epworth League Party
 Halloween was widely celebrated m Waterville Saturday evening and one of the gayest spots was Grace Methodist church where approxi- Mately 120 young people gathered tQ celebrate the occasion. The Ep- worth league of the church gave the party and this group of young peo- pie furnished an abundance of chills and thrills to all who attended. Lawrence Vibbert was master of cere- monies and the high spots of the evening were the ghost walk" and Paul Rivere's ride". Lulu Belle, the COW, otherwise Marion Niven, and sherman Brown, brought shrieks of laughter, with funny antics.
 Prizes were awarded for costumes as follows: Prettiest, Marjorie Pe- terSon, of Wolcott, who was dressed m'i an old-faShion dress; funniest, ErneStine Kott, who represented an old witch; most original, was awarded to twins, Georgette and George Beckwith. who wore Peter lsan costumes. The evenings fun came to close, when refreshments were served and the young folks reluctantly left the scene of so much fun.
 Fancy Dress Party
 The annual Halloween fancy dress party for the small children of St. Paul's Episcopal church Sunday school was held Saturday afternoon at. the parish house.
 -.Judging of the costumes took place at the beginning of the party and prizes were awarded to Carolyn MacQuarrie and Betty Leis- ring for the prettiest, and to Roy Brooks and Barry Emmons for the funniest costumes. Miss Annie M. Corby, Mrs. George N. Porch and Mrs. Raymond Grenier were the judges. Mrs. Homer Senior played the march during which the cos tunes were judged, and she later assisted Mrs. Harold Gangloff, Miss Virginia Meyers and Miss Pauline Meyers when the fascinating Hal loween games were played. Refresh ments were served and the tables were prettily decorated with wiste- ria colored candles and napkins. The refreshments were served by Mrs. Raymond Adams, Mrs. Clifford clark, Mrs. Robert Wilcox, Mrs Robert MacQuarrie, Mrs. Walter D Fox and Mrs. Joseph D. Desaul- Siers.
 
 a,The older children of St. Paurs church Sunday school including fifth grade pupils and upward, will be guests at party on Thursday evening, Nov. 4, at 7:30. at the parish house. Those attending may wear fancy costumes if they desire 4s Junior LegiOnnaries
 ss Casper s. Davis, American Legion Junior auxiliary held a successful kingo party Friday evening at Fra ternity hall. Refreshments were Served and those who attended in- Gluded Mrs. Frank Carney Mrs Clifford Northrop, Mrs. John ByrneS, Mrs. John McMahon. Mrs Russell Atherton, Mrs. William Rooney, Mrs. Frank Smith, Mrs Lester Platt, Mrs. Wallace Horman Mrs. Chester Brickett, also Gertrude