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The Washington times., 1936-03-26
PIoy on
Saturday

When the curtain goes up on
The Secret Garden" Saturday
morning at the National Theater,
the interior Of an English railway
carriage. in the year 1908, viii be
disclosed, with Mary Lennox, the
Story's heroine, and Mrs. Medlock,
her chaperone travelling toward
Mafy's new home in Misslethwaite
Hail in Yorkshire.
Even modern American trains
are q rare event in the lives Of
most Of our children III these days
Of motor travel, and perhaps be-
canse Of their very unfamiliarity
exercise more fascination than
ever. This glimpse Of con-
ttnental train succeeds in COM
niunicating to the audience, the
sensation Of travelling through
England. The compartment, COM
paete unto itself, without egresS
or ingress to the rest Of the train;
the tea basket, which Mrs. Med
lock buys at one station, and re-
turns at the next, are provocative
Of many questions from youthful
auditors about travel abroad.
The train was as strange to
little Mary Lennox, who had been
born in India and was coming to
Englan1 for the first time as it
proves to be to present-day young
Americans. "The Secret Garden"
ike Little Lord Fauntleroy" and
other Frances Hodgson Burnett S
books affords a good introduction
tolife in England.
Only one more play remains IN
the series Of six, which the Chill
dren's Theater has brought here
III this-its fourth Washington
season. It is Beatty and the
Beast" which comes to the Ma
ttonal, April Is, for one perform.
Af1Ce only,
The Washington times., 1936-03-26
BEDDING

a. NNERSPRING NAT
TRESSES; single size Xxx
only; floor samples. Were " OOO
1875 ..........
~ STUDIO BED; rust tapestry;
opens to twin size; HE IA
3 kapok pillows. Was 1877
1926 5............s...
(S) SPOOL BEDS; twin AA
size; mahogany finish. O.99
Were S.95. 5.......s - sT.s - -
~ STUDIO LOVE SEAT; green
ssS"'''K; LED: Va. 'RiR' !s.s5. ts ss $3.50
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bed; 1aspe covered: - M
mattress, pillows. Was 9S9l
(1sl LAYER FELT T. 90
MATTRESSES; roll edge; AA|
all sizes. Were S.95..... ~S~
(2) LIFT UP STU
DIOS; 2 inner-spring TX on
m { r Q sses. Were %SO
Goldenberg's-Fourth Floor
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Juliet really had. The two famous
lovers, now to be brought to the
screen by Norma Shearer and
Leslie Howard, crowded courtship.
marriage, separation and death
into four days. They met on q
Sunday, were married on Mon
day, separated on Tuesday and
committed suicide on Wednesday.
Which m q kes . Hollywood
elopement to Yuma look pretty
tame.
Mary Brian brought home q
case Of monocles to give to her
The Washington times., 1936-03-26
ADvERrIsEmEaT
Excess Uric Acid Causes or
Aggravates Most
RHEUMATISM

And AlIenru Is . prescription come
pounded to swiftly stop the distress
the pain-the agony Of rheumatism,
neuritis and sciatica caused BY excess
uric acid.
Often the pain leaves In 4s hours and
soon the sufferer IL back on the payroll
again-no opiates-no dope in Allenru-
it's safe and swift and one real friend
in time Of need-every real drugstore in
America sells Allenru-just ask for 8
ounces Of prescription Allenru-costs
about IS cents.
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Nv HARRISON CARROLL

HOLLYWOOD, March 26.
Shirley Temple is offered $4,000
for one days personal appear
ance this summer in wildwood,
N. j., but probably can't accept
for fear Of kidnapers and Of being
mauled by crowds. I was told
this story by Mrs. Temple as we
watched Shirley rehearse a song
for her new movie, THE Poor
Little Rich Girl"
wildwood is staging q baby
parade in August, explained the
mother of the most famous child
The Washington times., 1936-03-26

'Withers, also q child star ct
Twentieth Century-Fox, had to
employ two bodyguards for her
personal appearance tour In the
East.
You gourmetS, attention. The
talk Of Hollywood is Q new dish
served by Director Mitchell
Leisen at his Friday, March 13,
dinner party. It Is your old
plebeian friend, sauerlraut, but
cooked In champagne.
I am Just finding out what q
whirlwtnd romance Romeo and
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WVAA40 DH1 A1H1N
dancing partner of Barbara New
berry and Harriet Hoctor. The
lineup: Ethan Allen Dennison,
Joseph w. Valentine, John M.
Graham, John A. Roosevelt, F. Lee
H. Wendell, F. A. Wendell, F. H.
DeLone, Donald Rowell, w. Gros-
venor Davis, George F. Baker, Will
liam Pier, B. T. Riggs, Harry
Simpson, Charles S. McVeigh. Gil
bert E. Jones and James A. Ford.
Sets and costumes are by John
LaFarge, Theodore OSbourne and
Arnett MacKennan. Tickets may
be obtained through the Harvard
Club. E-
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(2) CHAIsE TONGUES; rust or green
rayon damask; loose full q 0A
iensth pillow. Were S.S4
1895 ...."....s'... 80.
(s) MODERN LOUNGE = ar
CHAIRS; spring seats. .S0
Sold as is Were 1875.
(S) CHEST OF DRAWERS; modern
design dustpro9f;, I've We ID 90
Were 2S.9b. .....,,E.
~ MODERN BEDROOM sUITE;.
.r. with 1.sitR !S'R e:sii saiass sES':: e: 87.OO
neered. Was 1900.
az BOUDOIR CHAIRS; z 7E
rayon silk covers, loose -
pillow seats Were S.S5..
~ 2-PC. LIVING ROOM SUITE;
carved wood base; %N FN
sofa, high-bac chairs. OS.OO
Were 1890 ........
(1s) ASSORTED TABLES; large end,
coffee; solid walnut tops, =
bone white bases. Were ,.
o'S0 s'.s,,.'...s......
(S) COCKTAIL TABLES; m
bone white base, glass O.S9
~ 7-PC. DINETTE SUITE; walnut
s''S; :Is" sssls; shs55:; sSlss 's'is :sS5; 1894
(S) SOLID WALNUT ~ ~
CELLARETTEs. were .S0
1870 ..............
(S) B-PC. DINETTE SUITES; mahoR-
any veneered; Duncan Phyfe; exten-
VIZ. SsSs,;':;:s ;3sS ;sS;: s : ..:s :n''': 37.75
(2) SMOKING CABI-
NETS; mahogany sides, q 0A
copper. lined humidors. O.
Were 14.95.
GoIdenber0'S-Fourth Floor
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LAMP VALUES

(s) TABLE LAMPS; COM on
pIete with rayon shade. 69G
Were 1893 ...............
(D CHROME, BRIDGE - @E
LAMP: complete with "
rayon shade. Was 6.S5..
(1) CHROME BRIDGE LAMP; COM
plete with parchment = ar
shade. Was ~
o'SO .s.......,.,s.s
(15) SILK SHADES; slightly soiled,
floor, table, bridge size. PN
Were 1.19 and NSR
l'S0 ''.''''''.sss
Goldenberg'S-Third Floor
The Washington times., 1936-03-26
UPHOLSTERY

(1O) SLIP COVERS; for coeswell
chairs. Rust, green, or 0N
tan jaspe. Were SS@
LOS '...''............
(1O) SLIP COVERS for davenports
Jaspe. pleated flounce. ~
Medium and large. Were SR
1'SS "'''.s's...........
l4D PRISCILLA RUFFLED CUR
TA1NS; plaid marquisette. FN
72 inch width to pair. Were SG
oSc pair .......s..........
(16) DAY BED COVERS; = rE
cretonne, gathered floun- ~
ces. Were 1.95 each.
(15O Yds.) 80 IN. PLAIN JAsPE; for
slip covers, drapes, rust -
only. Were 22c ~
yard ...................
(6O) PC. COTTAGE CURTAINS;
plaid marquisette, scrims. -
Rose, green, blue; Were SG
oSc pair ........'.........
(2OO Yds.) REMNANTS OF JASPE;
SS44S. ". !: : s;;fs5 ii Ss 4 ;;ssss: 121c
(1S) PINCH PLEATED DRAPEsr =
plaid crash tie-back in. no
I'D d. Were 1893 uA
pair
GoIdenberg'S-Third Floor
The Washington times., 1936-03-26
Demands Iona Hair

Guy Bates Post hasn't had q
haircut in three months and won't
be permitted to visit barbershop
until he completes his role with
Mary Ellis in Fatal Lady"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-22
COLORED (. 0. P.
 ARRANGE RALLY
Pearl Street Community House to Be Scene
 of Gathering

One of the most extensive colored republican rallies ever held in Wa terbury Is being arranged by a com- mittee from the Young Colored Re- publican club to take place at the Pearl Street Community Center Tuesday evening, Oct. 27, at 8:30 o'clock, 1t was announced today. Be- sides the local republican candi- dates, several distinguished negro orators are to come to Waterbury including Ernest Lyons of Wash ington, D. C., former ambassador to Liberia, and Finley Wilson, grand exalted ruler of the Independent Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the World, also of Wash ington, D. c.
 Tn addition to these speakers and addresses by local candidates, a musical program has been arrang- ed which is expected to attract a capacity crowd of colored voters to the Pearl street auditorium.
 There will be community songs, and numbers by the Royal Chords male quartet preceding the intro duction of toastmaster by Rev. B. W. Crowder, chairman of the pub licity committee. Introductory re- marks will then be made by War ren Upson, town chairman and can- didate for congress. Mrs. Fannie Thinn1ers will then sing Why Mylindy Sings" and remarks will follow by Rev. Dr. I. w. Reed, Rev. Dr. A. A. Perry. The Waterbury
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-22
City Defendant
 In Actions For
 $25,OOO Damages
John ZanlpiOn Asks $l5,- 900 for Fall; Woman
 Seeks $IO,OOO

The City of Waterbury is named defendant in two suits filed in common pleas court this morning, which total $25,OOO.
 John zaInpino claims $15,00O for injuries suffered in a fall into at1 open trench, which he claims was uil- guarded a nd unmarked through the negligence of the city. '
 On December %, 1895, at g p. m, he claims in the suit, he was er0ss- ing at the corner of Ashley and Orange streets and fell into the trench, suffering several injuries, tn- cludi1g a jagged lacefasi6n of the lower lip, which leaves q permanent scare. He states that lle suffers continuous headaches, and that his ability to work has been impaired. In the other suit, Theresa Muz- zicato holds the city responsible to the extent of $10,000 for injuries re- sulting from 2 fall, caused by q de- fective sidewalk.
 The Muzzicato suit claims that on November 6, 1895, at 7:15 a. m, large stones cropping from the side walk on the east side of South Main street, at about number 1153, caused her to fall and suffer injury to the right knee, lacerationS to both hands, 1aceration to the forehead, and other minor injuries. She claims that three stitches were required to close the wound in her forehead, and that an infection has set in the injured knee and will require an operation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-22

Naugatuck, oct. 22.-Encouraging business reports are contained in the present issue of the Chamber of Commerce News. Reports of increase in business for the Risdon Manufac- turing company and ct the Butter field company and Bristol company are made.
 The reports, of interest. to many here, follow:
 The Bristol Company
 From the Bristol company comes the ailnounc ncenneiat of the purchase by it's English subsidiary, Rristo1's Instrument Company, Ltd, of new factory building at West TWyford, Eondon, England! The new building comprises a modern structure of brick and steel construction with a two stery offlce building and 5000 sq. ft of one story floor area for manufacturing purposes. Sufficient property exists in the rear for dotl- bling the floor space as future ex- pAnsion demands. Bristol's Instru- fnent O., Ltd, was organized in 1882 and steady growth of the bus- mess necessitated the acquirement of larger quarters to meet present needs. Operations at the new loca- ton were commenced on October l, 19S6.
 The Risdon Misunderstanding Com paf1y reports continued increase in business in both the wire and metal goods division. During the last few weeks Risdon has produced several million badge pins for use by com panies manufacturing campaign buttons. Several new items for the 1887 automobiles will also be manu- factured at Risdon during the com ing year.
 The ButterfieId Company
 At this plant business is reported as being brisk. They are making a new package box for use in pack ing carving sets. The box is made of bakelite with beetle cover and is attractive enough to be used later as a glove or handkerchief box.
 This company has installed a Diesel engine for making their own electric power.
 The Lewis Engineering Company is now bidder on $15,0OO worth of temperature measuring equipment for the Bureau of Aeronautics, U. 8. Navy.
 The Naugatuck Golf Club has just completed the rebuilding of No. 3 and No. 6 greens. The work was
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-22

Candidates in Waterbury for the ssliblhtiDTe on the democratic, re- publican and union party tickets have received queries from the Con- neckicut Merit system association hskinR their attitude toward having CQpnecticut'S 1000 state employees A1puined or promoted according to merit rather than by the spoils sys- ten. The Merit System association s5fedicts that such way of nam Ing e5nplpyes will be required in 8 bill enacted by the 1887 general as- genhly.
 Action Expected
 EsTly results of a poll being con- ducted among the 500 or more can- dldatks for election to both houses nf the legislature were pointed to today by officials of the Connecti- cut Merit System Association as evidence that legislation applying
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-22
Legion Unit

The auxiliary of Corp. Coyi } post, American Legion met at the legion home last night, and chair men of all appointive commottees were announced by Miss Margaret Dillon, president.
 Three measures were passed; to send cards to three hospital ized Gold Star Mothers; to con- tribute to the Girl Scout drive, and to place a wreath on the Library park honor roll, ArmiS- tice day. Gold Star Mothers will be invited to the dinner at The Bison, Armistice day.
 Under the direction of Mrs. May Birt, the auxiliary Glee club will meet Monday evening at 7:30. During the next month a cake sale will be sponsored by the organization. The committee on arrangements includes Mrs. Mary Blake, Mrs. Fred Lawlor and Mrs. Mary Saunders.
 Committee chairmen named are Child welfare, Miss Mabel Casey; community service, Miss Mary OConnor; education of war or
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-22
REPUBLICANS IN
 NEW PROTESTS

Washington, Oct. 9. (UP)-The senate campaign expenditures com- mittee today called on the demo- cratic national committee to ex- plain the nature of funds received from advertisers in the democratic national convention program.
 The committee said the inquiry was intended to determine whether money pa.1 TOT advertising in the bulky program represented true ad- vertising value or whether it repre- sented in part political contributions.
 Republican campaign spokesmen have charged that pressure was placed on advertisers to purchase space in the democratic program. They contended the advertising rep- resented forced political contribu- tionS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-22
Market Is Irregular |At Start or Business
By ELMER c. WALZER United Press Financial 7ditor)

New York, Oct. 22-(UP)-A block of 35,0o0 shares of Socony- Vacuum Oil at the years high of IT up 1-S featured an active, irregular stock market at the opening today. Other transactions ranged up to a block of 5000 shares of Curtiss- Wright.
 The CurtiSs- Wright sale was at 6 1-2 up 3-8. Aviation Issues generally were active and strong.
 General Motors opened $500 shares at "A IA up 1-8 and a new high since 1929. Other motors were steady. Oil shares were active with Socony- Vacuum. Shell L .iion made new high at 26 3-8 up 3-8 on 2,700 shares.
 Among largo blocks at the outset were pressed steel car 5000 at 1-2 unchanged, followed by 4,0O0 shares at the same price; Canadian Paci- fic 5000 at 13 unchanged; Standard Brands 4,000 at IT 7-8 unchanged; Western Union 2,500 at 92 1-2 up 3-4.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-22
Slips

In last Monday evenings Be hind the Lines" column appeared an article dealing with a bingo party arranged by an 'organiza- ton that Is not affiliated with veterans organizations and which makes no pretense of any affilia- ton. One or two names of prom inent workers in veterans circles appeared in the article which was written for the purpose of boosting the bing0 party and identifying the sponsors the democratic wornen's club. Through an error the announcement appeared in this column, which is dedicated exclusively to veterans and their 9uxiliarles. Some persons draw ing nasty conclusions insihuated that politicians were camouflaging their social activities.
 As is well known the thousands of local veterans in Waterbury are linked with parties of all po- lltical shades, but there is no in- stance on record where politics have been openly Haunted in any veterans unit. The responsibility for the error in having the bingo party notice appear "out of place rests solely with the writer of this column. No one else should be blamed or suspected of any cOllu- sion. This should serve to explain matters nicely to all veterans.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-22
-egislatiol
Local Candidates Queried By State
 Association Unit
Comnectcut's Return of 20 Per Cent to Date Unani- mOusIy FavOrs State Employees Being Appointed
 By Merit Rather Than Spells System

I the merit system of appointment and promotion to all state jobs will come out fo the general assembly which convenes early in January.
 Because of the fact that the so- cialiSt party's list of candidates has not been coinpleted, officials of the Connecticut Merit System Associa- tien confined their poll to ligisla- tive candidates of the republican and democratic parties, calling up- on 70 senatorial candidates and the 534 candidates for election to the lower house for their answers to the following three questions:
 1. Should all norl-policy forming government politions be awarded to those who qualify as result of civil service competitive tests?
 ?. Do you favor applying the merit system principle to our state government?
 3. If elected, will you support the passage of a law applying the mer- it system to our 1000 state employ es, excluding department heads?
 some MetufnS HI
 According to Laurence Cortelyou Smith, executive secretary of the association, While the mailing is not yet complete, we already have a return of 20 per cent of the total number of candidates boiled, every one of whom has replied in the af- firrnative. Complete results of this poll will be made available as far possible to the general electorate" :"
 There is today" MT. Smith said, more agitation for the merit sys- tenn in the civil service than ever before. This is evidenced by a re- cent poll conducted by the Insti- tute of Public Opinion showing that 88 per cent of the public favored the merit system in government"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-22
Education Committee

phans, Miss Lucy Shanahan: Fidac, Mrs. May Birt; Gold Star Mothers, Mrs. J. Conklin; graves registration, Mrs. Mary Saunders; legislative, Mrs. Fred Lawlor; membership, Mrs. Daniel J. Ma nancy; memorials, Miss Grace Kelly; national defense, Mrs. Olive Gaffney; peoples, Mrs. Helen Reed; publicity, Mrs. Anna Di- Pietro; rehabilitation, Mrs. John Inglis; special rehabilitation, Miss Mary Blake; unit activities, Mrs. Edward Blake; radio, Miss Joan Dillon; Americanisn1, Miss Anna Dillon; music and uniforms, Mrs. May Birt; trophies and awards, Mrs. William Dillon; bowling, Miss Mary Fitzgerald; distinguished guests, Mrs. Newton Alexander; emergency, Mrs. Ellen Fallowell.
 A report by each district chair man will be sent to district head quarters the first of each month. The second district meeting next month will be at Wallingford, November Il.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-22
BEHIND THE LINES

Laughlin, commander-elec and William O'Connor. represent the post and Mrs. Helen Brophy, Mrs. Jane Meyer, Mrs. Janet Rice and Mrs. Mary Grove, the auxiliary, is making the necessary ararnge- ments. -ta
 Next Sunday the auxiliary will be represented by Miss Heller Shanahan, Mrs. Grove, Mrs. BrO- phy and Mrs. Meyer at the quar- terly meeting of the state de- partment in New London. The unit also plans having a repre- Sentatoin present in Hartford on October 29th on the occasion of the joint installation of officers of the state department and auxiliary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-22
SEEK PARENTS OF
 ABANDONED BABY

Chief Inspector Joseph P. Stevens stated today that no clews as to the identity of the newborn baby girl which was found in the hallway of 21 North Leonard street, had been uncovered up to press time today.
 The baby was found yesterday afternoon by Mrs. Marcella Balses who lives on he second floor at that address, and taken to St. Mary's hospital where it was reported the baby was healthy and normal. Hos- pital authorities stated that the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-22


 Mountainsihgers will then entertain with number. Brief remarks by local candidates, Mortimer J. Calvin for the general assembly and John T.. MonEani, senate aspirant, will follow before the Hiirleigh chorus renders a song, after which Edward Sweeney, pro- bate judge candidate, will also be heard briefly. T Stood on the Banks of the Jordan" will be sung by Mrs. D. sturdevant.
 J. E. Hatcher of Waterbury will introduce Mir. Wilson, Colored Elks ruler, and MT. Lyons, who will give the principal addresses.
 Refreshments will be prepared un- der the committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-22
V. F. w. Auxiliary

Under the auspices of the auxiliary to Wheeler Young Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars, one in the series of popular bingo par ties, which the units sponsor from time to time will be held this evening in fS.e v. r. ". rooms at 123 Bank street. Robert Mc- william O'taoin shrdIn Fdlu dIu
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-22
Florio Post Unit

It was voted to cooperate with the program of installation of of- tlcers of the state department at a meeting of the Florio Post Auxil- iary held last evening in Liberty Hall. Miss Edith Colangelo was elected secretary and tentative plans were made for social to be held in the near future.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-22
ACCIDENTAL WOUND

seymour, Conn, Oct. 22-(UP)- Accidental discharge of a gun car~ ried by another hunter resulted m the serious wounding of Stanley Blanko, 26, late yesterday. The charge struck him in the foot.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-22
LUMBER MERCHANT DIES

Unionville, Conn, october 22. - tUP) -- Funeral services will be held Saturday for Luke A. Parsons, 65, lumber merchant and member ot the Pennington board of relief, who died yesterday. S He had been associated in business with q brother, Guy R. Parsons until his retirement in 1DSl. His widow and daughter survive.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-22
nIE WHItE HUNTING

Ee# Milford. Conn, Oct. 22 Tp)
 hYslelNits took xAFays today to 0SIeklni36 the extent ef injury to Ez1ktsT Duqoaf. ie, wi1e Wes struck < zIIatsun charge while hunting &|.h friend late yesterday.
 |t N3s feared ! pellet might have
 enc e his eyes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-22
Davenport Unit

A covered dish supper will fol- low the annual roll call of the Clarence G. Davenport Auxiliary, United Spanish War Veterans, at the state ar1nory this evening Mrs. Ruth Wells is chairman of the arrangements committee and Mrs. Henrietta Ashiem of Bridge port, first department auxiliary president, will be the guest of honor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-22
Florio Post

Members of Florio Post, Ital- ian American World War Veter- ans, elected Leo Mecca to the post of cornmander at meeting held last evening in Liberty Hall. others elected were: Senior vice. commander Michael GiOrdano;
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-22
Behind The
 Lines
Circolo Dante

Louis Capobianco presided It last nights meeting of Circoio Dante, and it was decided that monologues and dialogues would be given at the next session of the group on November 10. This announcement was made after the members has discussed 2 plan for programs which would en- courage the study of Italian.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-22
Women Moose

A bingo party and refreshments followed the regular business ses- sion of the Waterbury Chapter, Women of the Moose, held last evening in Moose Hall. Mrs. Mary Cominerford, senior regent, Was in charge of the meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-22
slation Applying Merit Promotion Given Support
.Risdon And Bristol
 Firms Report Gains
Encouraging Business Data Revealed in c. Of z:
 News -ButterfeId Company Sports Increase

done by orrin c. Smith, golf course designer of New Britain. MT. Smith designed and built the golf courses at Torrinkton, New Britain and Woodbridee Hills Country Clubs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-22

junior vice commander, Michael DiPrimio; chaplain, Paul Puzzo; quarter master, Michael Deschino; officer of the day, Anthony Sera- fino; judge advocate, Michael Galullo. John Deschino is expeE cd to be appointed adjutant. N.