The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-23

Red Cross chapter War .und drlVe which gets underway March l, Chairman Charles L. Berger an- nounced today.
 Naugatuck,s quota has been set at $500 which is $1 500 more than last years quota, MT. Berger said. Great demands of the Red Cross for the care of not only members of the armed forces, but by many people made homeless due to the war was responsible for the in- crease, Mir. Berger announced.
 The honorary committee consists of Carlisle B. Futile, chairman of the chapter; Warden Leo J. Bro- phy, Rt. Rev. Msgr John J. Fftz- gerald, Rev. William R. Frendberg, Postmaster T. Frank Green, Rev. Edward R. Hance, Clarence E.. Jones, Rev. s. F. Nalewajk, Arnaldo Nori, Morris Rosenblatt, Mrs. How ard B. Futile and Harris Whitte- more, Jr.
 MT. Futile is also chairman of the special gifts committee with P. E. Rice chairman of the corporate gifts committee. Pres. Kenneth E. Johnson is chairman of the Nauga- tuck Rotary club which also han dles donations of merchants.
 The planning committee consists of William G. Boies, Harold E. Chit tenden, John w. Hayes, Sr., Patrick H. Kelley, Mrs. w. Glenn Kirby, Robert E. Lowell, Miss Stella Me- Cam, Miss Helen c. Moroney, Mrs. William Noble, Jr., P. H. Rice, John H. Schmuck, Mrs. Charles Booth, Bethany auxiliary, Edward J. Warrington, Bethany auxiliary Ralph w. Tucker, Beacon Falls aux Hilary and Miss Edith M. Steever, executive secretary.
 Special organization chairmen are: CIO, George Froelich; AFL Joseph w. Reynolds; supplies, Phil Robinson and publicity, John H.. 5chmuck, chairman.
 The industrial division, of which Patrick H. Kelley is chairman, con- sists of: U. s. Rubber Co.,, John J. Wrinn; Bristol Co.,, J. A. H. Peter son; T. F. Butterheld, Inc, c. E. Butterfield; Eastern Malleable Iron O.. George J Behrendt; Lewis En- gineering Co., E. J. Worthington; w. J. Megin, Inc, Miss Dorothy Zeims; Naugatuck Chemical Co.,, Edward M. Reilly; Synthetic Rubber Co.,, James M. Monahan; Naugatuck Glass O., Harold T. McDermott; Naugatuck Mfg. Co.,, Miss Lillian Bushnell; Peter Paul, Inc, John Tatigian; Risdon Mfg. Co, Harry E. Benham; J. M. Russell Mfg. Co., Theodore Russell; Homer D. Bron- son Co.,, Frank E. Bronson and Naugatuck Steel Rule & Die Co.,, J. J. Murphy.
 Harold E. Chittenden is chairman of the special group committee. Others are: Mems organizations, J. L. Callahan, Jr.; women's organiza- tions. Mrs. Leon R. Corliss; school division, Mary E. Brazis; school teachers, Leon R. Corliss and muni- cipal officials and employees, Ray mond St. John.
 Residential division: Naugatuck, Mrs. w. Glenn Kirby; Beacon Falls, Ralph w. Tucker and Bethany Mrs. Charles c. Booth and E. J. Worth ington.
 Report Denied
 A charge made Tuesday that no science is being taught at the high school because of a shortage of teachers was denied Thursday by Supt. of Schools Harold E. Chitten- den.
 MT. Chittenden pointed out that a substitute chemistry teacher has been secured and other changes have been made.
 Edward J. Kehoe, the regular chemistry teacher, has been ill since December and Mrs. Maida M. Nek" lutin has been secured to teach chemistry. MT. Chittenden said the school department is fortunate in getting her services as it is diff fult to secure teachers in this sub- ject.
 Mir. Chittenden said that after the resignation last spring of Laupiston Moves, regular physica teacher, Edward Miller was placed in charge of this work and James Leary, who formerly taught English took charge of the general science class. Both MT. Miller and MI, Leary are regular teachers.
 At a meeting Tuesday night O. some residents, criticism of the sci. ence department was voiced.
 Junior WOmen'S Club
 O. F. Merkt was the guest speak CT Thursday night at meeting of the Junior WomanS club held in the Naugatuck high school auditor. ium. MT. Merkt showed motion pie lures entitled Canadian Rockies" "
 A regular business session was held prior to the program, with Jean Holmberg, president, in charge.
 Plans were made for the annual Spring dance and theater party
 Blood Volunteers
 One hundred and forty-three per sons have volunteered tc donat; blood when the mobile plasma unit comes here March 29. Miss Edith Steever, executive secretary of the local chapter, Red Cross, announced today.
 A total of 300 volunteers will be needed if the borough is to meet its quota of 275 pints of blood. This means 1t is necessary for 157 more to apply.
 Applications may be made to the chapter house, Church street. The donations will be given at the Y. M. c. A. medical center, with hours of donation reduced from previous visits.
 Volunteers not already published are: Mrs. Harry A. Anderson, Mrs Stephie Yackowski, Michael Cae- pes, Sidney Grossman, Mrs. John Gibb. Mrs. Angus McNair, Mrs. Ida JurZynski, Mrs. Prank Ryan, Mrs. walter Booth, Walter J. Booth, Mrs. Wallace Traver, John Hackett, Alfred Benson, Wilfred A. Swan,