The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-02

achievements and committee work during the year. It follows:
 The Americanism committee: assisted veterans in obtaining na- turalization papers. Carried on a Washington bi-centennial celebra- ton and demonstrated by moving picture exhibitions the work of Americanization among the for eign people in our city.
 "The chairman in charge of the c. M. I. c. committee has per- formed splendid task. He presid- ed at all the meetings of the c. M. T. c. club, made all arrangements for the boys, and paid them sev- eral visits while they were in camps during the summer months.
 "The Funeral Committee: Con- ducted fourteen military funerals for veterans of which one was a Legion member.
 Furnished flag and marker for grave, bearers and scroll for each family.
 eighty-eight tass) graves in the spring with a flag and a plant Of flowers.
 l, "The Service and Relief Com mittee: Work and relief secured for three hundred and seventy-five (375) men with from one to four days work: Clothing distributed by our post: 13 overcoats, IS coats, pair trousers, 62 shirts, 21 suits underwear, 55 pairs socks, 30 pairs shoes; coal, wood, gas. oil, rugs, etc, were supplied to eight fam- flies, Food orders were given to eight persons. Room and board were furnished at various hotels and rooming houses to fourteen married couples and twelve single men passing through this city. Emergency orders for food were given to eighteen people. Through the courtesy of the local Barbers' Union, sixty-five haircuts were giv- en to the unemployed men quar- tered at the St Johns church dor- mitory. The amount of $35.50 was spent on various emergency items.
 Adjusted Compensation Cases
 "This committee aided so ably by Mrs Ladd of the local Red Cross unit disbursed $1.271.01 for disqualification and $10,012.S3 for family relief making a total of $11,2S3.S4, obtained from the state l fund.
 "The Thanksgiving and Christ mas committee carried on splen- did work with the assistance of the auxiliary. It provided dinners for needy veterans at Thanksgiv- ing and Christmas. A Christmas party was held In the dugout of our home, where gifts were dis tributed and refreshments furnish ed. to those who attended.
 "The finance committee com pleted a very difficult assignment in an exceptionally efficient man. ner which you will note from their reports.
 "The sports committee organ ized and managed junior base ball league for byos in Waterbury which was a great success. Drum Corps
 "Too much cannot be said of the attitude shown by the men of the drum corps. They were ever ready to do what was asked of them. They participated in the Memorial day. Washington bi-cen- tennial. state convention and Arm istice day parades. During the state convention, they acted as a floor committee at the dance and as ushers at the midnight show. "The entertainment. committee supplied the meetings of the post with various entertainments and luncheons. The work of this com mittee has materially helped to in- crease the attendance.
 "The house committee also car- | ried out fine program. Our home to-day is one of the best in the state. Our attendants, MT and Mrs | Fox cannot be complimented too highly for the wonderful work they have done, in keeping up our home.
 "The executive committee has truthfully lived up to its duties. I am personally indebted 10 this committee for their able assist. ance and advice.
 'The auditing committee will complete their task after the an. nual meeting.
 T recommend that officers and members carry on the splendid work we are doing in obtaining employment for unemployed vet erans. This work has been success fully accomplished through the assistance of past commanders Wallace Inglis and Walter Angle, and William Harris.
 l we recommend stronger par. ticipation in our activities of the post, such as entertainments and dances carried on by the various committees. We cannot hope tc continue and accomplish these worthy pyoiects from the money received from dues. and poppy \ fund.
 "The work of the conven. ton speaks for itself. The wonder. fu1 time and success of the con. vention will not be forgotten. wish to thank the general chair.
 man and the chairmen of all com. mittees, all branches of the city administration. especially the may. or. and the business men of the
 mayors citizens committee. I, shows how much can be accom-. n&ished when all work in unison We heartily thank State Conven. ton Chairman Ellis A. Phelan fol
 his wonderful work.
 'The post thanks Major Banni. | gan and the administrative staff If the veterans' hospital at New. ingtoni for their splendid help C the veter&iaa of the city of Water.