The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-28
Action Unexpected; Julius Vilciauskus Succeeds
 to Presidency
BROOKLYN NEWS

Considerable surprise was evident in the Brooklyn section of the city today concerning the unexpected resignation of Attorney Joseph P. Allshausky as president of the Knights of Lithuania. Atty. Ali- shausly rendered his resignation ct meeting lats night at the club and who has held this position during the past six months, said that he could not devote as much time to the position as the duties require and therefore believed it better if his resignation be accepted. He was suc- ceeded by Julius VilciAuskas who has been acting as vice-president of the organization since the beginning of the year. Mir. VilciauslEas has been active In affairs of the club for the past several years and previous to his elevation to the vice-presidency he was recording secretary for two successive terms. Charles Riynkus was ahmed to i'll the vacancy as vice-president.
 Other officers of the K. of L. club at this time include Peter Lazauskas, recording secretary; Mary Mazeika, treasurer; Mary Orintas, financial secretary: Rev. A. Edward Gradeck, chaplain; and John Lesunaitis, GUS. todian of properties Directors inc clude the officers, Joseph e. Coskie, Harry Keneusis and Atty. Ali- shausky.
 The speaker of the evening was Rev. pr. Michael Razaitis of Lith- uania whose subject was relative'to activities of the youth. Ather re- marks were made by Rev. Joseph J. Valantiejus, and Rev. Benedict 0auronSkaS.
 During the evening the subject of having national headquarters for the K. of L. located in this city was discussed ct length with favorable action voted to be taken. It Is now probable that this city will be named as headquarters at the annual na- tional convention to be held in Prov idence on August 4th, 9th and 9th when local delegates including Pro- lessor Alexander J. Aleksis, pr. Frank J. Hill, John Lesunaitis and the clergymen of St. Joseph's church will satrt the drive to bring head quarters here.
 It was said that in event head- quarters Is transferred her from Chicago, the Lithuanian Knight" official organization publication, will be printed in this city. The press which Is the property of the club will be placed in the basement of the present Green street building which may have to be enlarged and reen- forced with steel girderS to elim- mate vibration. Further additions will be made to the building to es- tahlish permanent national ofaceS and file cabinets.
 The newly elected president, Julius VilciauskaS, resides at 10 Green street, is 0 graduate of St. Joseph's parochial and Leavenworth high school, class of 'Sl. He was for merly member of the combined high school orchestra and at pres- ent is also associated with the Lith- uanian Little Symphony Orchestra.
 Plans were also completed for the annual outing of the club to be held at Black Rock Park on Sunday, August 9th.
 By way of coincidence, MT. Vil- ciauskas is the 18th president to hold oflce since the organization of the K. of L. club in this city. Past pres- idents are Raymond Shobrinsky, .YosAnh March. Adele CihUris. the present Mrs. Anthony Dulskis; Peter Dervinskas, Joseph MaSeika, John Kairis, Alexander J. Aleksls, John Stankus, Leo Jarestas, Michael Ver- bickas, John March, John Williams, William Baron, Joseph G.\ CoSkie and Attorney Alishausky.
 Essay Club Organized
 Plans for the organization of an essay contest among the parishion- CTS of st. Joseph's church were formulated yesterday at Q meeting nf kha Tikhna V4la n Nathalia Gk1.daVAkba