The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-08

World War Veterans. A splendid spirit of helpfulness has always prevailed toward those men who gave 50 much in the service of their country. The veterans have always been given full support and all the help they needed in their enterprises by the community at large. However, there is one inc dividual who has done much for the veterans in this city. She is Isabelle Martone, woman who is truly the friend of every veteran. It's Isabelle Martone who works behind the scenes, she is the guid- ing spirit for the veterans. It is she who takes care of the multitude of details that crop Up in the administration of the vet- eran'S affairs.
 To-day's guest friends, was born at Hampstead, Long Island, but in view of the fact that she moved to Waterbury when she was 8 little girl, this biography will con- cern itself chiefly with her life here. Her father, Patrick Mur- phy, died over 35 years ago. Her mother, Mary, is here in Wa terbury and has worked for the Irving Chase family for over B years. Mrs. Martone is partic- ularly proud of her mother in her ability to hold one position for such Q long period.
 Isabelle Murphy distinguished herself in the class rooms of Sacred Heart school, and after her graduation went on to busi- ness college to it herself for the world. During the war she worked for the White and Wells Paper Box company, remaining in their employ for 12 years. At the same time she worked after hours in a little gift shop which was very familiar to Waterburians who like nice things.
 Tn August of 1919, Isabelle Murphy became the bride of James Frank Martone, 8 World War veteran who saw service over seas, and is eligible for mem. bership in the Disabled American Veterans because of bronchial condition brought on by gas, and by wounds suffered from gun shot. MT. Martone is employed by the Kellogg family.
 Mrs. Martone is the mother of one girl, Rose, who is now in her third year at Waterbury Catholic High school. Rose is one of the leaders in scholastic standing at Waterbury Catholic High. She's naturally bright ,and she studies Conscientiously. Rose is Q very charming young lady and helps her mother 0 great deal in the detail work of the veterans organizations.
 The Martones have e little white dog, Snookey, who's the center of the family life. Shook ey travels with the family, and commands the most attention in all family affairs. Your biogra- pher asked Mrs. Martone what kind of dog Snookey is, and she replied, "A thoroughbred mon- grel." Snookey is @ thor oughbred all right, Q real dog.
 It was in 1929 that Isabelle Martone became interested in vet- erans' affairs. Her husband is ac. tive in the Disabled AmGrican Veterans, and 1t was through him that she found there is Q great deal of work to be done in ad- ministering the affairs of these men. Without any public recog- milton, Mrs. Martone worked for the Disabled American Veterans, and in 1882 she formed the Wa terbury Chapters Auxiliary and became its first commander. This group of women banded together by Mrs. Martone has proven on many occasions that 1t deserves 8 high place in community life. From their limited funds in their treasury, they supply milk, coal, oil, and even clothing to some of the unfortunates of our city. In- cidentally, she has had actual ex- perience in relief work. Tn 1926, while in Florida with her family, Mrs. Martone saw the devastation and wreckage left by the hurri- canes. She did considerable work with the Red Cross in relieving the distress of the homeless.
 So well did Mrs. Martone con- duct the affairs of the Auxiliary of the D. A. v. that she was ap- pointed chairman of the national membership committee in 1884. She still holds that position. The position of national commander for such @ large organization is a tremendous job. It necessitates travelling about the country. and Mrs. Martone feels that her fam- fly ties are more important. Don't think for one minute that she does this work among the veter- ans just for Q hobby. While her family comes first. of course, she has found an important place in her fife for this work among the veterans.
 One reason for her frequent refusal to entertain any ambitions toward the national command of the D. A. v. Auxiliary, is the fact that she feels she can do more good here. Naturally the nation~ -------- N-.. ...~..a~ - .ml fsa..