The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-06

| W1Cn members or the cOrnmlCCee. U is advisable that those who plan t attend make early reservations, a! an unusually large audience is an ticipated at the 1898 dinner.
 Principal Speaker
 The main speaker and guest O. honor, as previously announced, vii be the Rev. Dr. Robert J. White Dean of the Catholic University Law School. Dr. White is known Il Waterbury and throughout thi! state, where he has visited onnum. erous occasions. In many circle. he is held in the highest regard anc various groups in Waterbury art planning to pay their respects to hin by attendance at the K. of c. ban. quet.
 Several receptions are also being arranged so that different organiza. tions, with which pr. White has beer and still is affiliated, may have g chance to meet and talk with hin prior to and following his public appearance and addresses.
 Among those arranging to greet Dr. White upon and following his arrival in Waterbury are the alumni of Catholic University. Efforts are now being made to have members from this city and the valley meet with him shortly before the banquet at the Hotel Elton.
 Legionnaires
 During the dinner and following it Corporal Coyle Post, No. 1, Amer ican Legion, will pay its respects, as well other veterans organizations Dr. White is a Past National Chap lain of the American Legion and still retains his membership in the or ganization. At the present time he is also vice-president of FIDAC the international organization of veterans who fought in the World War.
 Incidentally, it may be recalled that a former Waterburian, Edward J. Med" White of New Haven, Wa terburys first Boy Scout Commis- sioner many years ago, within the last few years completed a term as President of FIDAC. Office in this organization is considered quite an honor.
 Dr. White served with distinction during the World War and was severely gassed in actual combat
 The announcement of Dr. White as the guest of honor is in keeping with the past record of Sheridan Council in sponsoring these Catho- lie Action banquets. It may be recalled that year ago the K. of C. brought the Rev Aloysius J. Hogan former President of Fordham Uni versity and now of Georgetown Uni versity, to this city, as well as Judge John E. Swift of the Massachusetts Superior Court, a member of the Supreme Board of Directors of the K. of c.
 In 1936 a famous editor priest ir the person of the Rev. Wilfrid Par sons, s. J., addressed the gathering Father Parsons is now also stationed at Georgetown University.
 Previous Speakers
 Prior to that the Rev John O'Hara, President of Notre Dame University, and Elmer Layden coach of the Notre Dame football team, as well as John Conway. as' sistant Supreme Secretary of the K. of C., were local guests. In the year of its inauguration present al this gala event were Bishop Maurice F. McAuliffe, Father O'Hara, tht Rev. Thomas Conlon, o. F., nationa director of the Holy Name, Rish' Rev. Monsignor John J. McGivney Supreme Chaplain of the K. Of 0. Governor Wilbur L. Cross, Dr. Ste phen J. Maher, noted tuberculosis authority and chairman of tn' State Tuberculosis Commission, ant James Crowley, coach ot the Foro ham University Football Team.
 Adhering to this reputation thu committee selected Dr. White as 1t speaker and is quite proud to brinl him to Waterbury. Invitations hav also been extended to Most Rev Maurice F. McAuliffe, as well a. Supreme Knight Martin H. Car mody.