The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-27

New officials of the Washington Park Community Club were seated amid elaborate ceremonies attend ed by officials of numerous neigh boring community groups last night in the Washington Park Commun- ity House.
 Joseph Brophy, president of the East End group officiated at the inducting of James J. Gladney, president; John Cuddy, vice-presi- dent; John Whalen, treasurer; Mrs. John Dzick, financial Secre- tary; Walter Scanlon, recording secretary; William F. Kelly, direc- tor; Mrs. William Sutton, Allen Pilch and Henry A. Hayden, Jr., auditors.
 Gustave Metz, president of the Platts Mills Community Club was marshal. Officials were accom- panied by color guard of Boy Scouts as they walked to the in duction platform. Music was played by the WPA orchestra.
 Plans were immediately made by President Gladney for testimon- ial to the outgoing officials; the annual Washington Day party of the club, and a campaign for mem- bers. Appointments of committees for each were deferred. Recording Secretary Scanlon was unable to attend, and his place in the install lation was taken by Mrs. Henry A. Hayden, retiring. Approximately 100 attended the ceremonies, which were followed by dancing.
 Final reports were delivered by each of the outgoing officers be- fore the gavel was officially pre- sented to President Gladney. Mrs. Hayden stated that every function of the club during the past year had been a financial and social success. It was reported that the officers and members have been invited to attend the installation of officers of the Platts Mills group February 2. Officials of other clubs, and retiring officers of the Washington Park group were called on as speakers.
 The members of the Community club will meet tonight at 8:30 at the Community House to take action on the death of Mrs. John Dooley, a member of the club, who died yes- terday.
 Ladies Guild
 An open house program of the Ladies Guild of St. Francis Xavier's church will be held tonight at the parish hall, comprising 8 program of card playing, refreshments and entertainment. All ladies of the parish, married and single, are ex- pected to attend. No admission will be charged, but plans will be made for the complete organization of the Ladies Guild. Approximately 100 attended the first meeting last week.
 Minstrel
 Rehearsal for the minstrel of the Senior C.Y.O. of the church will be held Sunday afternoon in the parish hall.
 The next rehearsal for the case of Born Lucky" is slated for tomor- row afternoon at 1:30 a'clock sharp.
 Skating
 Records are being set at Wash ington Park for the numbers who daily patronize the skating rink. Never in previous years has such a fine opportunity for continuous skating been available. Skaters are making the most of the fine frozen surface at Washington Park.
 Mixed Bowling
 Starting tomorrow night the mix ed bowling league of the Washing ton Park Community club will be held each Saturday instead of Sum- day, in the community house alleys. With the change of schedule, numer- ous additional members are expected to participate.
 Basketball
 Final games of the first round of the Washington park hoop league will be played tonight, with the Hillies and Tribunes meeting in the feature game and the Welles and Props meeting in the preliminary.
 Games of the second round will start Monday with the Hillies stack ing up against the Robins and the Tribes against the Welles. Next Fri day the Preps will meet the Hearts and the Gents meet St. Ann's.
 Dramatic Club Plans for Dramatic club consist