The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-14
Mercantile Circles Reflect Revival in Local Factories
NORBERT ALEKSIS GIVEN RECEPTION
Noted Lithuanian Musician to Enroll Soon in NOtre
 Dame University
BROOKLYN NEWS

Norbert Aleksis, one of the most popular young men in the Brook lyn section of the city, was sig nally hOnored at a surprise fare- well reception held last night in the club rooms of St. Josephs Holy Name society. MT. Aleksis leaves soon to enroll at Notre Dame University, South Bend, In- diana. Besides being active in par ish organizations for several years MT. Aleksis was assistant to his father, Professor Alexander J. Aleksis, the church organist and choir director. The honored guest was tenor soloist in the senior choir and in addition to these mu- sical activities, he officiated as leader of the Young Melodions dance orchestra which has right fully achieved statewide reputa- tion in Lithuanian circles. He has also directed this unit in several radio programs.
 Besides beig active in the musi- cal field, MT. Aleksis has been in terested in the affairs of the Knights of Lithuania, Lithuanian Catholic Students, and the Holy Name society. Besides these or ganizations, the sodality of Chil- dren of Mary of St. Joseph's par ish was represented at last nights proceedings. During the evening the guest of honor war given a handsome travelling bag. William Klimas, president of the L. c. S.. acted as toastmaster.
 Speakers at the dinner were Rev. Adolph E. Gradeck, Rev John J. Kripas, Attorney Clarence V. Balanda, John J. Kairis, Peter Lazauskas, and Alexander Aleksis. Entertainment was provided by Val Markevich and Edward Digi- mas, accordionists, and a violin trio consisting of Edmund Jenu- saitis, Al Jarvis, and Vincent Sky stimas.
 Dancing followed with the Young Melodions orchestra being featured.
 The committee included Will liam Klimas and Natalie Plangas, who were assisted by members of the sponsoring organizations.
 Among those present were: Stan- mund Jenusaitis, Al Jarvis, Jo- seph Shugdinis, Vincent Skystimas, Victor Ulinskis, Algird Ulinskas, Vincent klimas, Vincent Brazis, Al Statkunas, Charles Kearns, Albin Marcelynas, Harry Kenausis, Pe- ter Mazaika, Anthony Radvila, Athony Kateiva, J. Kanacka, Pe- ter Lazdauskas, Joseph G. Coskie, Rev. A. Edwadr Gradeck, John Ambrozaitis, A. Bukauskas, An thony Alexsaitis, Anthony Sham bers, Charles Sakalauskas, John Greblunas, s. Lubinskas, Art Dem- brauskas, George Adamaitis, Paul Plungis, Victor Meskunas, Victor Sabalauskas, August Krisavage John Kairis, J. Benesavage, Heller Ignotas, Alice Staselunas, Ra! Yanavich, Alice Majuskas. Mis- Bukauskas, Ann Stokes, Julii Sniekus, Miss Pat Kibartas, Mis- Pat Kibartas, Rose Matthews Adele Litukus, Mary Adamaitis Marcelle Andrikis, Miss Landzius Miss Kalvaitis, Mary Barron.
 Mary Mazeikas, Ursula Sardin' skas, Miss Orintas, Miss Zanavich Mrs. s. Sapranas, Miss Micheline Vaicius, Natalie Plangas, Frances Shugdinis, Helen Augis, Theresa Jakstas, Helen Hurley, Leona Step oaitis, Beatrice Czigus, Sophie Daukas, Philomea Digimas, Mrs Maraulis, Vera Stakus, Mary Kal- vaitis, Fran Ubauskas; Stella Val encis, Wanda Willis, Mrs. Snyder Anna Zabelskas, Anna Patasius Miss Coskie, Eleanor Banis, Sally Dougela, Rev. John J. Kripas, Jo- seph Vitkauskas, Anthony Un- draitis, Edmund Laudinskas, Atty Clarence V. Balanda, Alexander J. Aleksis and Dr. Matthew J. Col ney.