The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-19

days here. Some of the college Stu- dents will arrive this week end.
 A number of Christmas parties are planned.
 Property Sold
 The Central Construction Con- pany has sold house and lot on Andrew avenue to Elton H. and Josephine Swanson, a warranty deed, filed recently at the office of Town Clerk Raymond J.. St. John shows. Another deed shows that David and Dora Leiberman have sold lot on the corner of Elm and Ward streets to Minnie Mccarthy.
 Play Enjoyed
 The annual Christmas play was presented last night by Naugatuck high, school students at the high school auditorium. The play was "A Light on Beacon Hill" and was very enjoyable. The acting was quite good and reflected credit on the director, Miss Louise Grainger, member of the. high school faculty.
 New Officers Chosen
 Officers of the Columbian Re- bekah lodge, Odd Fellows, were elected last night at the annual meeting in Odd Fellows hall. Mrs. Betty Anderson was chosen noble grand, succeeding Mrs. Lillian Johnson. Others elected were: Mrs. Tonia Anderson, vice-grand; Mrs. Lottie Waterhouse, recording sec retary; Mrs. Louise Voegeli, treas urer; Mrs. Justine Olson, trustee for three years.
 The installation is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 15 with Mrs. Adah Gilbert of Ansonia, district deputy president, to be the installing of- ficer. A Christmas party followed. Miss Marian H. Allen gave mono logue, Christmas Gifts" and the members sang Christmas carols with Mrs. Ruth Barratt accompanying at the piano.
 A prettily decorated Christmas tree in the center of the room lent atmosphere to the affair. Gifts were distributed.
 The committee in charge of the party included: Mrs. Lillian T. Johnson, Mrs. Clara E. Dibble, Mrs. Lorella E. Newman, Mrs. Betty An- derson, Mrs. Rosalie Traver, Mrs. Edith Houseknecht. Refreshments were served and social hour fol- lowed.
 Members of the lodge are reques- ted to bring donations of canned goods to odd Fellows hall on or before Monday, Dec. g. Christmas baskets will be prepared and dis tributed to needy persons.
 Grange Party Tomorrow
 The Beacon Valley Grange will hold it's annual Christmas party to- morrow night in Grange hall, Straitsville with children of mem- bers, and juvenile grange members being guests of honor. There will be a Christmas tree and gifts will be distributed and refreshments served.
 A card party will be held at 8:15 Saturday night and Mrs. Edna Gladding heads the committee in charge.
 Attend Session
 Hans Nissen, Sr., P. August John- son, Thomas Sweeney and Carl Holt represented the Naugatuck unit of the General Welfare association at 8 meeting of the state advisory board in Simsbury last night.
 Plan Yuletide Program
 The annual Christmas program for children of the Methodist Sum- day school will be held at 3 D. m. Sunday in the church hall, Rev. William M. Nesbit, pastor. has an- nolnced. Christmas parties of the Fidelity Bible class and the Epworth league are scheduled for Friday, Dec. 27 at 8 D m. in the church hall.
 To Elect Officers
 Officers of the auxiliary of the Naugatuck division, Ancient Order of Hibernians, will be elected at a meeting tonight at 8 o'clock in Hibernian hall. All members are requested to attend. A social will follow the business session. Mrs.