The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-10

courthouse, Waterbury, MOnt The c. I. O. union has been bar gaining agHnt for most employees at the footwear plant for about five years. Last year it won from the A. E. q L. the right ro represent the mechanical employees and machin- tsts, giving it complete represent ation except for office workers.
 The drive of the A. F. of L. was started in April. MT. Froehlich said that the action has caused a delay on renewal of the contract with the plant because no action can be talk en until the bargaining agency is settled. Although the present con- tract was to expire last May, it will continue in effect until after the election.
 Representing the A. F. of L. at the hearing were: Miss c. J. Gillis, who is in charge of that unions campaign here, and James Clerkin, a field representative. Representing Local 45 were MT. Froehlich, Fran cis Quinn, field representative, Ste phen Knapik, vice-president of the local, and Emil Oxfeld, of Newark, N. J. U. R. w. A. attorney.
 Basketball Awards
 The awards for the YMCA Junior and Intermediate basketball cham pionships were received today and but into the hands of James Sum ma, coach of the Y Aces and Clar- ence Haigh, coach of the Y 1n- diaN.
 AS no trophies were available, the both groups will receive gold bas- ketballs. The Y Aces were James Sunma, coach, Spec. Spadola, man. ager. Charles Aquavia, Jerry La- briola, Fred Sokoloski, William Stinson. Richard Roland, Aldo Ma r.tto, Clarence Schiller, Bobby Mari ano, Jr.. Norman Hotchkiss, Charles Triano.
 The Y Indians were Clarence Haigh, coach, Jack Stinson, Vincent Healey, Joseph Healy, Jack Cuddy, Bobby Marine, Tommy Ashmore, John Montanari, John Farrar, Pete Brennan, Wally Yankowski.
 Two Girls Pass Swimmers Test
 Two more girls passed the Amer ican Red Cross swimming test last week. Joan Juckett and Wanda Klimasieski advanced from the be- ginners class.
 Learning to Swim
 A large class is learning to swim at the Naugatuck YMCA and class es are increasing. The new girls joining these classes are Flor ence King. Jane Bourne, Susan Clancy, Patricia Davey, Adrianne Kugell, Ruthie Glaser, Bernadette Lokaitis, Maryann Sulina, Agnes Lokitis, Arlene Stanley, Dorothy Vera, Synthia Sears, Constance Bourte, Angeli Scerbo, Sarah Jane Hudnar, Lynn Nardello. Margaret Douty, Arlene Spuroski, Nancy Ar chambault, Mary Ann Wozniak, Pa tricia Bloom, Mary Bloom, Alice Glynn, Barbara Benz, Elaine Floss. Also. Catherine O'Rourke, Roberta Nordby, Ann Rathburn, Patricia Sanders, Bernice Ford, Eleanor But Ter and Elaine Floss.
 New Officers Meet Soon
 Grand Knight Francis Caulfield of Ojeda Councid. Knights of Co., lunlbus announced today that the first meeting of the new officers Of the organization will be held previ- ous to the general barley of the Ojeda council on Tuesday, July 24.
 Grand Knight Caulfield declared that the meeting will be called just as soon as all officers return from their vacations.
 Double Birthday Party
 A double birthday party honoring Mrs. William Hut and Mrs. Henry Fatek was held Sunday night at the Hut residence, Cotton Hollow.
 The guests of honor, feted by friends, were recipients of gifts. Refreshments were served and a general social program held during the evening.
 Among those present were: Mrs. Jesse Mcclellan, Mrs. Andrew Wasdo Mrs. George Muffat. Mrs. Joseph Nave, Mrs. William Scheithe, Mrs. Donald Woodfield, Mrs. Fred Hotch- kiss, and Mrs. Fred Ardry.
 A8bt4C As 0CnullUt uuCEnA 4Uuoy
 The funeral of Hattie L. Schmidt, n, of Oxford, former Naugatuck resident, who died Friday night in Derby, was held this afternoon at 2:30 at the Great Hill church, Sey- inour. with burial in Great Hill cemetery, Seymour.
 Stot0 Case Continued
 The case of Ettore Stoto, 20, of 70 Ward street, Waterbury, to have been heard in borough court Mon- day on a charge of theft, was con- tinued to Friday, July 20.
 Fairgrounds Opened
 Two playgrounds opened today under trained supervision and it is expected many children will avail themselves of the playgrounds dur ing the season.
 They are at Hop Brook and Gen. tral avenue schools. Miss Airline Zehpder will be instructor at Hop Brook and Miss Betty Baukat will supervise the children at Central avenue school.
 The Recreation Field playground is already in operation with Peter J. Foley in charge so this makes three playgrounds available this year. kAst veax there were six but