The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-02


 meeting yesterday afternoon, the board of education approved dates for the high school and grammar school graduations, okayed a rOolu- ton expressing appreciation for the work done by George A. Kelly, re- tiring member of the board, but ig- nored the stress laid on opening of closed schools in the current poll tical campaign.
 The board approved a. recom- mendation of School Superintendent Harold F. Chittenden that the High school graduation be held on Thurs day, June 19, ta the Gem theater, and that the grammar school grad uation be held at the Futile house lawn on Monday, June l6. Schools vii close June 10, a day earlier than had originally been planned, but MT. Chittenden pointed out no days were lost .his year because of bad weather.
 The resolution concerning MT Kelly, who was not renominated and did not attend yesterdays meeting follows. That the board go on rec ord as extending a vote of thanks and appreciation for the very able and efficient manner in whicl George Kelly has performed his duties as q member of the board The board both individually and collectively desires to express its re. gret at the loss of the membership of such a conscientious and gentle manly member"
 Dr. Charles S. Kennedy intro- duced the resolution and as secre- tary he was ordered to send @ copy to MT. Kelly,
 To Transfer Project
 The Hop Brook school kindergar- ten, which is in a separate building and has not ben used for school work for about two years, will be used for the WPA sewing project, il was decided at the meeting. Super. intendent Chittenden said the war. den had requested use of the build ing for this project which has beer for several years on the top floor oi the fire house. Garments which gt to relief cases are made in the pro. ject. which employs a number 0! women.
 It was learned that the WPA re- quested this change, feeling th' school would be nor esuitable fo such @ project. Mrs. Valesca Downei asked If giving permission for ls' of the school for this would be set ting a precedent but Chairman Emil Mannweiller felt not, in vieV of the fact goods for relief are made there. Members agreed to the idet with the provision that If 1t shoult be needed for school purposes, tho project could be ordered some other place.
 The high school play will be pre- sented May 9 and 23 at the Gen theater, MT. Chittanden announced The superintendent was Instructed to keep in touch with the coal stu. ation and If 1t develops to poin where all dealers agreed to send 1T bids, he will have the board chair man call Q special meeting of tn, board to award the school coal con tract.
 He announced that with the as slstance of the street departmen much loam has been placed on th' front part of the Rubber avenu school yard and 1t is expected whei grass grows there, 1t will improv the appearance MT. Chittenden hat the Central avenue school yard GOV cred with calcium chloride las month to keep the dust down.
 Equipment Bought
 He announced he has secured Model A Ford and tractor move which cuts about seven feet in swathe and which will be used O. the Recreation field. It has been problem for some time to keep tn f1e acres there cut, he said, and h feels the present equipment will b of much help. He secured the use equipment for about S200 and new equipment had been purchased it would have cost $1 200. Many sol ball teams will be using the fiel this summer, he said.
 The High school freshman clas next fall cannot be more than 21 and probably will be about 200, M Chittenden said. Last year 225 en tered. Chairman Emil Mannweile felt that the trade school to | built in Waterbury will be of muc value to local residents, and M Chittenden said two local girls al now at the Bridgeport trade schoo these being teh first girls from hei to 70 into this trade school One studying millinery, he said.
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