The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-08

Paying high tribute to Rev. Jo- seph J. Valantiejus, pastor of St. Joseph's church, Mayor Frank Hayes was loudly acclaimed at the fourth annual victory banquet of the Connecticut Lithuanian Cath olics at the Hotel Elton Saturday evening. The affair was featured by the presentation of athletic awards to various chapters throughout the state.
 Mayor Hayes said St. Joseph's orphanage is Q tribute to Father Valantiejus. It relieves the city of Q great expense and is an institution that accomplishes wonders annually. He complimented the pastor for his efforts in keeping Lithuanian young sters together until they reached manhood and rated St. joseph's par- ish ranking community center. Long may Father valantiejus live, and greater may be his race. I am deeply proud of the coming gen- eration of Lithuanian people"
 pr. o. John 5atti of New London, secretary of state, said he was most impressed by the history of Lith- uaflia and congratulated the race for keeping the colony together as well as they have. LithuanianB are staunch and true Catholics. The first literature work was Q cathe- cism, he pointed out, in offering his conEratulations to their racial rneII1- bers. He concluded saying there was nothing more gratifying than that religion and the belief in the great being.
 Rev. Adolph r. Gradeck, spiritual advisor, said the Lithuanians were hitching their wagon to Q star and urged all to lend their utmost co- operation in all Lithuanian under takings in the future, in order to attain everything they have set out to get.
 Joseph Cizauskas of Bristol poirt- cd out how the Lithuanian youth of today was advanced to Q prominent leadership in Connecticut activities. He urged harmony in all eHldeavors, plus faith and courage to realize the Joy or success.
 Speaks In Lithuanian
 Father Valantiejus was the only speaker to talk in his native tongue. He congratulated the committee for the fine turnout and predicted big- ger things for them in the future.
 Medals were awarded the K. of l.. of Hartford for first place fin the annual state field day. Anthony White accepted similar prizes for the Crusaders of Bristol as did Peter Lazdauskas for the Waterbury Knights of Lithuania, Anna Puzzles for the Hartford K. of L. and Adolph stadalink of the New Haven St. Casimirs.
 Leo 0. Matozas of Hartford ofii- ciated as toastmaster. After the banquet dancing was enjoyed until 2 c. m. to the tunes of Art Du- Brow's orchestra of Hartford.
 The hostesses for the banquet were Anna A. Puzzles of Hartford, Mary Zukas of New Haven, Mary Oraucalis of Bristol and Lillian Ra. giS of Bridgeport.
 Anna Kaskas Absent
 Miss Anna Kaskas, Lithuanian girl who recently joined the Metro- politan Opera Company, was unable ! to attend the banquet.
 The committe in charge of the affair included: Joseph Cizauskas of | Bristol; Leo 0. Mazotas of Hartford | Rev. Vincent Razaitis of Bridgeport: William A. Kripas of Hartford; Sal- | ma R. Dillon of Bristol, Rev. F. Adolph Gradeck of this city, An- thony J. White of Bristol and An- thony J. Sinkewicz of Bristol.
 Pros in Demand
 Since their decisive victory over tho business men at Lake Ouassa- | paug Thursday night, the Brooklyn Professional Mems softball team has been in demand for other contests. | -