The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-30
Italidn n-American Veterans
 Elect DePdStino Commander
National HOnOrs Given
 Prominent Local Vet; Appointments Made

waterburians were honored as the annual national and state conven- tions of the Italian-American World War Veterans closed yesterday at New Britain. John DePastino of this city was elected national comman- der of the organization and Mrs. Cosrao Ricci, also of Waterbury, was elected president of the state aux Hilary, Several other Waterburians were given important posts.
 First prize for having the largest delegation in Saturday afternoons parade was given Waterbury. Head ed by 6 squadron of police, the lo- cal group formed one of the most imposing units in the parade.
 A business meeting yesterday afternoon ended the convention. After considerable dePate, a motion to appoint a national organizer to recruit members for the organiza- tion was voted down. It was voted to limit each city to one post in the examination. A motion for 10 per cent donation from the state depart ment to the national benefit fund of the organization was passed.
 New Commander
 After being elected, National Com st1ander DePastino promised to keep alive the aims and ideals of the or- ganization. He asked for cooperation of the membership in maintaining friendly relations between this coun- try and Italy, and called on all those of Italian descent to be loyal and civic minded citizens.
 Today Commander DePastino made his first offlcial appointments. Angelo Possemato of this city, re- tiring state commander, was named national adjutant; Domenic 0. Ono- fro of New Haven was selected as national chief of staff and Thomas Ness of Worcester, Mass, national historian.
 National Stan
 Other officers elected were: Senior vice-commander, o. Raymond Ses- cis1i, Lawrence, Mass; junior vice. commanders, Francis Pallotti, Hart ford and John B. Falvo, Utica; judge advocate, Frederick Polomba, Waterbury; chaplain, Paul Spinelli, Meriden; quartermaster, John Di- Nonno, New Britain; rehabilitation chairman, Anthony Yacavone, Hart ford; officer of the day, Joseph Per- rone, New Britain; executive com- Snittee, one representative from each post, Emil Marzano, Hartford; Leonard Arute, New Britain; Dom- chick Palermo, New Haven; James Peyrone, Norwalk: Sam Reale, Bris- tol: Henry Castonzo, Stamford; George Rossie, Torrinston; Dom- enick Jarnele, Waterbury; Leo Mur- gia, Lawrence; H. Campania, Haver- hill, Mass; Vincent Fellito, Utica, N. r.; Joseph DeMiero, Worcester, Mass, and Louis Paladini, Derby. The Meriden posts representative is to be chosen by that post at a later meeting. 1t was voted after disagree xnent over a nominee developed on the convention floor.
 Staff Officers
 John Caporale, New Haven, a de- tective sergeant in the police de- pertinent of that city, was elected commander of the state department at 6 meeting Sunday forenoon. Other officers of the state group are: Senior e-commander, Angelo Battistone, New Britain; first junior vice-commander, John DiTunno, Hartford; second junior vice-com- Snender, William DiSesa, Bridge port; quartermaster, Joseph H. Rus- so, Torrington: chaplain, Anthony Massore, Waterbury; sergeant-a- arms, Joseph Mocaldi, New Haven; council of administration, for four years, M. DiBelia, Hartford and Dr. Frank Anastasio New Haven; three years, Vitaliano Rocopione, Meriden; two years, Samuel Reale, Bristol.
 Resolutions adopted by the state group urged that preference be shown veterans for national and state jobs: limiting of each city to one IAWW post: post approval of auxiliary projects; and 10 per cent donation to national rehabilitation office from funds raised by each posts benefit functions during year.
 Auxiliary Elections
 ofacers of the state auxiliary were chosen as follows: President, Mrs. Ccsmo Ricci, Waterbury: senior vice.president, Mrs. John Vozzoio, Hartford; junior vice-president, Mrs. Philip Scapellati, New Britain; treasurer, Mrs. A. Pansullo, Hart ford: chaplain, Mrs. Michael 0ior. dano, Waterbury; historian, Mrs. M. D,Amoto, Hartford: guard, Mrs. Paul spinelli, Meriden, and con- ductress, Mrs. Antoinette Lanciano, New Britain.