The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-21

SuuQay evening" OSC6u1peT A dL o o'clock at the high school auditor ium. A program of familiar Christ mas Carols and special numbers by members of the club will be pre- sented for the enjoyment of both young and old. The program is as follows:
 Star Spangled Banner, solo: Ill be Home for Christmas, Ruth Sa- raSin.
 Carols: Silent Night, First Noel.
 Jingle Bells, by Sextette composed of James Kennedy, Robert McQuar- rie, Robert Felladore, David Fuller, Harold Anderson.
 Carols: Away in 8 Manager. It Came Upon a Midnight Clear.
 Duet: Lullaby My Little Tiny Child, Ruth Sarasin and Mrs. My ron Sibley.
 Santa Claus Is Coming To Town, by Sextette.
 Carols: Hark The Herald Angels Sing, Oh! Little Town of Bethlehem
 Solo: I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas, Ruth Sarasin.
 Carol: Oh! Come All Ye Faith full.
 The accompanist will be Mrs. Myron Sibley. The public is cor dially invited to attend and a large turnout is expected, Carol singing will be presented by the combined choirs of all churches in town. The 9th National Oratorical Con- test sponsored by the Department of Connecticut American Legion will be staged by each American Legion Post in Connecticut during the early part of February. The contest IS open to all students, both boys and girls in regular high school classes including grades g, 10, II, 12.
 The purpose of the contest is to encourage deeper study and appre- ciation of the Constitution of the United States and American princi- pies of government.
 The subject for Connecticut IS An American Citizens Rights and Responsibilities under the Constitu- tion."
 Prizes will be awarded as follows:
 First Prize-4 year college Schol- arship, second and third prize scholarships will also be awarded. State First Prize - years tuition, Emerson College and $25 cash.
 Second Prize - 1-2 years tuition, Emerson College and $25 war bond.
 Third Prize - 5000 in cash.
 All students are required to regis ter with their principal. Students are advised to take advantage Of their Christmas vacation to pre- pare material for the contest. The local contest will not be held later than February 15. County contests will be held no later than March 24.
 The local American Legion Post has been conducting these prize es- say contests at the local high school for a number of years and prizes have been awarded by the post to the best three essays.
 Superintendent of Schools E. F. Davenport is county chairman of county contests.
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 Christmas Packages
 Thirty Christmas packages for wounded and sick veterans in U. s. government hospitals were delivered to the distribution point in Middle town by Past Sixth District Com mander Thomas Byers Wednesday afternoon. MT. Byers stated that over 1000 packages had been re- ceived at the distribution point for delivery on Christmas day.
 The local American Legion post through Commander Axel Nelson wishes to convey its sincere thanks to those who contributed packages to this worthy cause.
 School Parties
 Christmas parties at the Reynolds Bridge and Brick school were held today. There was Santa Claus and each child received candy and an orange from the local post of the American Legion. Supt E. F. Davenport and Thomas Byers rep resented Clifford R. French post No. 2 American Legion.
 Christmas Parties
 The weekly party conducted by the American Legion will be held this evening in the study hall of the high school at o'clock. The money received from these parties is to be used for rehabilitation work for returning veterans of World War II.
 Clifford R. French post No. 9, American Legion, at it's meeting held last evening in the clubrooms on Elm street voted to carry on the usual Christmas program which they have conducted since the post was formed. Plans for forming a past commanders club were discussed and meeting of all past commanders will be called sometime in January.
 The annual Christmas supper and party for the Children of Trinity church Sunday school will be held Friday at 5:30 p. m. at the parish rooms. Following the supper there will be Christmas tree and games. Rev. Leonard Smith will distribute Christmas presents and apples and oranges to the children.
 Midnight service on Christmas eve will be held in the church at Il D. m. Holy Communion will b. distributed to the congregation immediately af- ter midnight There will also be celebration of Holy Communion on Christmas Day.
 William Driscoll and Robert Mo- Intyre who recently tool. physical examinations for service in the armed forces have been passed. MT. Driscoll has been employed at the local post office for the past 2 years MT. cIntyre is a student at the