The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-11
Factory Whistles
 And Church Bells
 Start Observance
One Minute of Silent Prayer Offered Thousands View Sunday Parade Despite Inclement Weather;
 Necessity for Preparedness Stressed

Waterbury paused today at HOO o'clock for a brief tribute to the nations war dead. Schools, city hall offices, banks, and the library were closed as the city observed Armis- tice day, but most of the factories were running. At Il o'clock, how ever, factory whistles and church bells signa1ed the beginning of the . one minute period of silent prayer and thousands of persons paused in their occupations to bow their heads in remembrance.
 Fulfilling the predictions of the general committee, Waterbury cele- brated the 17th anniversary Of the signing of the Armistice yesterday with the most elaborate observance in many years. Thousands of per- sons lined the route of march as the khaki-clad veterans passed in color ful review. Rain, threatening to danpen the length program, ,fors tu-.-tely held of until the cere- monies had been concluded.
 The parade was reviewed at city hall by Lieut-Gov. Frank Hayes and city officials. At the honor roll at 1O:45 o'clock, the traditional ex- .er....1-s took place under the di- recsion of Chairman William Awkward. Gold Star Mothers were guests at the Elton at a noon lunch con. In all of the city's church. pas- tors devoted part of their sermons to the significance of the day.
 Invocation
 c. Arthur Dubois gave the in- vocation at the honor roll. Homer E. Northrop, representing the c. A. R., -nd delegates from Mary Cas- well tent, Daughters of Union Vet- erans, placed the wreaths. Other or- ganizations represented in the par- ade. also laid wreaths at the honor roll, an dthe entire gathering join- ed in the singing of America"
 Speaking at the Library park ex- ercises, William T. Harrington, city editor of the Democrat, laid par ticular emphasis on the necessity for preparedness. With war raging in Africa. and Europe unsettled and restive, our own country has need of the utmost vigilance, he said. He depEored the propagation of pacifism fl. the schools and college of the na- ton in such uncertain times, de- clar.. g that the country which is prepared for war is the country which will remain undisturbed by bel.igcrent nations. Concluding his remarks the speaker said: "It is our fervent wish that peace will take up its permanent abode in our minds and in our hearts"
 Father O'Shea
 Benediction was pronounced by Rev. William O'Shea, pastor of St. Margaret's church and a veteran of the World war. Three volleys were fired by 8 detachment of the na- tional guard. An airplane piloted by Capt. Frederick F. Samson dipped his wings in salute as "taps" was sounded at the conclusion of the ceremonies.
 Fourteen Gold Star Mothers were present at the Elton luncheon. Will liam F. Walker, president of Wheel CT Young post, extended greetings on behalf of the general Armistice day committee. He spoke briefly of the spirit of the day and ex- pressed the hope that there would be no more war. Miss Margaret Dil- lon, president of Corp. Coyle post, American Legion auxiliary, present. ed the group with framed copies of the poem. Gold Star Mother"
 The Gold Star Mothers present were: Mrs. Sarah Oracle, Mrs. Ellen Fallowell. Mrs. Mary Mellon, Mrs. Bella McMilen, Mrs. George Phean, Mrs. Catherine Rely, Mrs Maj / Saunders, Mrs. Juia Conkin,