The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-11

count taken during May, 1858, Whlcn | showed that 6,618 motor vehicles | passed that spot going in various | directions during the day, and the | peak hour being reached between 5 and o'clock in the evening.
 A question period followed and al- though MT. Little voiced his opinion that trafflc light would become an accident hazard, because drivers would try to beat the light, many residents of Waterville present were steadfast, that although the num- Der of accidents was small, the num- Der of near accidents was tremen- dous and a traffic light was very badly needed.
 The second and third matters for discussion, the swimming pool and the skating pond, were presented to MT. Curtin of the park department, who gave complete outline of a survey which he had made of the only possible place, which was Laun- din's pond, using Hancock brook. The expense of such an undertak- ing was prohibitive, and could only be accomplished by WPA project, which could not be done unless the land was owned by the city or state, or the government. At present the Chase company owns that water way.
 The discussion of 8 place in the park to be flooded for a skating pond, proved it would cost at least $5, 900, due to the slope of the land back of the baseball diamond which was the only possible place for it.
 The meeting was closed with a talk by Frederick A. Jackie, who stated his company would cooperate with the people of Waterville in every way possible. However, they would not relinquish the right to Hancock brook and they could not sponsor the building of swimming pool, because of the tremendous danger liability it would creaet. He stated the company receives many calls during the summer, from res- idents of the section, complaining of the damage done by children who do swim at certain places along the brook.
 The result of the evening proved that the park space is far too small but MT. Curtin stated that if some generous person would kindly do- nate a sizeable piece of flat prop erty, the park department would maintain 1t and thereby at least give the children place to skate in the winter.
 Musicians Meet Friday
 A special meeting of the Casper S. Davis American Legion fife, drum and bugle corps will take place to- morrow evening at o'clock in the drum corps rooms. All members are requested to bring an entry fee for the Oakville fife, drum and bugle corps field day Saturday afternoon in Watertown.
 A business meeting of St. Paul's Episcopal church Girls club was held last night at the home of Mrs. Emerson Liebe on Colonial avenue. Final plans were made for the dance tomorrow evening in Sprague school gymnasium.
 There will be round and square dancing. as well as modern, to the music of the University Swing band. Door prizes of candy and flowers | will he awarded
 The Casper S. Davis American Legion auxiliary will hold a meeting | tomorrow night at o'colck at Fra ternity hall. Plans will be completed | for the annual silk sock social Thursday evening. May 18th, in Sprague school gymnasium. Fol- lowing the meeting Friday night work on socks will be undertaken. |
 A rehearsal will take place tonight | at 8 o'clock at the home of Mrs. | Everett Cook on Stafford street for | the chorus of the minstrel show to | be given with the silk sock social. | Anyone wishing to take part is re- quested to attend the rehearsal to- night.
 A brush fire which started at the | corner of Essex avenue and Suffolk | street and swept up Suffolk street, | became quite alarming yesterday | and many houses were endangered. | Several pieces of apparatus ap- peared and conquered 1t before any | serious damage resulted.
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