The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-03

editor-in-chief of the local Boy Scout magazine. "The Trail Blazer" and has also been named to repre- sent the Scout Press Club at the national jamboree in Washington. He was elected vice-president of the club. Material for the next issue of 'The Trail Blazer, must be submit ted to the editor -in-chief by Thurs day of this week.
 Scouts who have passed tests re- gently include: Donald Douty who passed knife, hatchet and compass; Ted Hubbell, fire building, knife and hatchet;; Edwin Baldwin, fire building; Marshall McCann who was given his tenderfoot badge
 Joseph Mambrino, John Simmons, Ted Brown passed second class first aid; Andrew Dobac passed the ten derfoot test on the flag and Stan ley Dibble and Sidney Kievenlan were named to represent Troop 3 at the jamboree.
 Banquet Tonight
 All preparations had been made today for the annual Chamber of Commerce banquet at p. m. today at Elks' hall. It is expected more than 200 will attend. James Gheen of New York City, ehumorist and writer, will be, the principal speak CT and William M. Chittenden, chairman of the committee in charge. will give the address of well come. Other speakers include: War den John J. Sheridan, H., E. Ben ham, Emil MannWeiler, Harold w. Brown. Songs will be rendered by the three Dargan brothers who will also lead in community singing.
 Miss CaSkey HonOred
 Miss Jeanne Caskey, daughter of MT. and Mrs. John E CaSkey Of Trowbridge Place, has been chosen as a member of the cast of the play, "As You Like It. to be pre- sented by the Browning Society of Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, where Miss Caskey is 8 soph- omore. The Shakespeare drama will be offered during commencement week, June II, F. Miss Caskey par ticipated in the senior play at the local high school where she was student here.
 Meet Tonight
 A meeting of the Literature and Art Department of the Naugatuck Women's Club will be held tonight at o'clock at the home ,.t Mrs. John Caskey, Trowbridge Place. A French program will be presented with Mrs. Caskey giving sksich on Marcel Proust, Mrs. William P. Cushman will read a book review on "Swann's Ways" by Proust, Mrs. Joseph Little will give biographi- cal sketch of Andre MauroiS and one-act play will be given under the direction of Miss Colette Daly.
 To Elect Tonight
 Election of officers of Naugatuck Aerie, Fraternal Order of Eagles, will be held tonight. Reports are there are two candidates for the post Of secretary, Joseph Neal who holds the position now, and John Tucker. .Dr. Edwin Curran and. MT Leo Tylec are reported seeking of position of aerie physician which IT. SuAAdAA 11QW 11OIOos n 4d4 SC dJ- tendance is expected at the session which will start about p. m.
 Lester Lawson Dies
 The funeral of Lester Harry Law son, 36, native of Naugatuck, who died Saturday night after 8 short illness at the veterans hospital at will be held tomorrow afternoon at 230 from the home of his sister, Mrs. Don Coviello of 26 George street. Naugatuck. Rev. Ed ward R. Hance, pastor of the Con- church of which. MT. was member, will offciate Burial will be in Grove cemetery.
 MT. Lawson was the son of the late John Lawson. He was not a World war cveteran but joined the army several years after the war. He leaves his mother, Mrs. (Church) Lawson, one daughter, Shirley Lawson of Waterbury; three brothers, Allan and Edward of and Leonard of Middle bury: four sisters, Mrs. Maier of Meriden, Mrs. John Kerner and Mrs. 1 William Luddy of Middlebury and Mrs. Coviello of Naugatuck. He was member of Naugatuck. post, | American Legion. srfs.