The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-21

Election Of on1cerS and the pass age of important resolutions yes- terday afternoon ended the three day convention of the Connecticut department, Veterans of Foreign Wars. Joseph Perrone of New Lon- don was elected state commander, and Mrs. Ella Brennan of New Ha- ven was elected state president of the auxiliary.
 A resolution was passed calling on industry to explain why men over 45 are discriminated against in em- ployment. Other resolutions passed called for the severance of diplo- matic relations with Russia, estab- lishment of the eco on 8 perma- nent basis, making kindaping pun ishable by death, and strong oppo- sition to communism, fascism and nazism. The V. F. w. also passed a resolution calling for legislation against peddlers and vendors of flags and buttons at veterans con- ventions.
 COlOrful Parade
 The highlight of the convention was the annual parade, which was viewed by thousands of Waterbur- ians and visitors Saturday after noon. The parade was reviewed by Mayor Frank Hayes, Congressman J. Joseph Smith, Congressman Will liam Citron, State Commander John M. Breen of the V. F. w., and State President Mary Frost of the auxil- iary, ard by number of other dignitaries in the stands in front of the city hall.
 The Brass City bugle and drum corps, of Coporal Coyle post, Ameri- can Legion, won second prize in the open competition for bands and drum corps after the parade.
 St. Joseph's Holy Name society fife and drum corps won first prize in the junior class, with second prize going to St. Stanislaus Kostka's fife and drum corps, which was in competition for the first time since it was formed
 The parade was followed by a competition for the bands and drum corps at Brassco park. Saturday night the annual encampment mili- tary ball was held 1t Temple hall.
 Other officers named included: Senior vice-commander, Col. Charles E. Lockhart, New Haven: junior vice commander Edward J. Reilly, Bridgeport; chaplain (reelected), John P. Brennan, New Haven; sur geon (reelecteO. Dr. Thomas F. Maher of the U. s. Veterans hos pital, Newington; judge advocate. Joseph J. Devine, Bridgeport; and quartermaster, George 8. French, Hartford.
 Council Members
 Raymond c. French of New Brit ain, past department commander. and Cameron Macdonald of New London were both chosen members at large to the council of adminis- tration for two year terms, while George T. Halter of Stamford, was named a member for one year to i'll an unexpired term. District mem- bers of the council also named fol- low: Hartford county district. Will | liam J. Barron of Manchester; fourth district, Herman Lariviere of Willimantic; Litchfleld county, Charles Bunel of Norfolk; and Fair field county, John Ventris of New Canaan.
 In addition to Mrs. Brennan who succeeded Mrs. Mary Frost of New Britain as state auxiliary president other officers chosen by the auxiliary were as follows: Senior president, Mrs. Frances Anderson, Bridgeport; junior vice. president, Mrs. Nellie Moquin. Hart ford; secretary (reelectedD Mrs. Katherine c. Hoffman, New Britain; treasurer (reelecteO Miss Gladys B. Eastwood, Bridgeport; chaplain. Mrs Jennie Vacca, Middletown; conduct ress, Mrs. Jennie Meyers. Waterbury; and guard. Mrs. Evelyn Holdridge, New London.
 Auxiliary
 Members to the council of ad- ministration from the auxiliary include Mrs. Mary Frost New Britain; Mrs. Helen Brophy, of this city, for New Haven county district; Mrs. Mary Hull, Norwich, for fourth district; Mrs. Lucy Brew CT, Hartford. and Mrs. Mary Pera, New Britain for Hartford county dis trict; Mrs. Lucretia Bunel, Winsted, Litchfield county district; and Ms. Emily Sngeborg, Stamford, and Mrs. Dorothy Tarrant. Danbury, for Fair field county district.
 Two appointive officers were al- so named and installed. They in- cluded Mrs. Catherine Dibble Of Meriden, as chief of staff, and Mrs. Lucy Singer of New Haven, as c color t:arer.
 Colonel Lockhart was elected senior vice-commande after he