The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-05

Field days and outings, along with two parades and spectacular dis play of fireworks at Hamilton park were Waterbury's principal contrib utions to the observance of Inde- pendence Day yesterday. The ob- servance was conducted to the tune of popping firecrackers being set off in violation of the city ordinance, and police reported numerous coin- plaints on this score.
 Parades were held by the Bunker Hill Improvement association and the East End Community club, the former organization holding its pa- rade in the morning and the latter III the afternoon. Both groups also sponsored athletic programs, as did also the Overlook Cottage Park club, The Bucks Hill Community club and a number of other organ izations. The fireworks display, presented by the East End Com munity club, attracted thousands to Hamilton park last night and were viewed by additional thousands from virtually all parts of the city.
 Traffic Heavy
 Highways into the city were crowded last night with weary week enders homeward bound from shore, lake and country, and from the Worlds Fair. Trains and busses brought additional throngs.
 Perfect weather was in order for the holiday, as 1t had been for the entire weekend. Nearby lake re- sorts reported extremely large crowds, and beaches were packed with bathers.
 Streets for many blocks around Hamilton park were choked with cars for the fireworks display. The night platoon of the police depart ment went on duty early to handle traffic and parking near the scene, and number of traffic policemen worked on special duty.
 COlorful Parade
 The East End Community club parade was colorful affair, and was viewed by several thousand persons as 1t proceeded from Mill Plain, through Fairlawn and the East End to Hamilton park. The payade was led by the colors with squads from Go. E and Howitzer O.. 103d regiment, Connecticut Na- tiorial Guard, serving as color guards. A police escort was headed by Capt. William Duggan, William Foley led the parade as marshal
 Numerous drum corps, and bands took part, among them the Brass City Girls, Mill Plain. Washington Park, St. Joseph's Holy Name, St. Stanislaus Kostka. and others.
 The largest delegation of march, erD was from the East End club, with many officers and members traversing the parade route. Dele gations from other community clubs also marched. Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and other youth organiza- tions were represented. There were number of floats, also decorated bicycles and automobiles.
 4 junior fire brigade, consisting of tiny fire engine, pulled by four lads, was one of the hits of the parade. The Bunker Hill Improve ment association float attracted great applause.
 The East End Community float was a replica of the Trylon and Perisphere, theme of the New York Worlds Fair World of Tomorrow.
 Sports Popular
 The parade was followed by a pro- gram of track and field events at Hamilton park. Tn the senior div ision, Jack Roland, of Yale univer- sity, captured the 220-yard dash in 24 seconds, defeating Henry Koch and Bob Bowen. Joe Shea won the mile event in 4:43. with Joe Phelan in second place. Jimmy Gaunt won the half-mile in 2:l2, beating Al Greenleaf and Red Brickel. The quarter went to Bob Bowen, with Joe Shea second, the time be-