The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-11

after by hundreds of civilia opening of the celebration, re Episcopal Church at 8 g. m. This service was followed by the cele- bration of mass at the Church of the Immaculate Conception at 9 a. m. The Second Battalion, 1O2d Infantry, and members of all of the city's veterans and patriotic organiza- tions gathered along West Main street and Holmes avenue at 9:45 o'clock and shortly after 10 o'clock the parade was in formation and underway through the city's central streets, enroute to Library Park where memorial exercises were held at the Honor Roll.
 Gay crowds gathered along the line of march and hilarity and good feeling prevailed on all sides.
 Major Thomas H. Horrigan, com i1ander of the Second Battalion, was the parade marshal and Major Newton w. Alexander was chief of his staff of reserve officers. For the first time in years the National Guard units here paraded in full strength since the men are under federal orders, the day being the last of their special week of field training. Two bands and 10 drum corps furnished music for the marcherS.
 Colonel William J. Shanahan ar- ranged for the speakers and music at the Honor Roll. Rev, Bernard J. Foster gave the invocation, Rabbi Moses D. Sheinkopf and Lieutenant George Grady spoke. Mrs. Michael J. Gnlullo and double quartet from the Mastersingers sang, and Rev. Roger B. T. Anderson gave the ben- ediction. Seats were provided for the Gold Star Mothers and guests and public address system was used.
 The parade was reviewed from in front of the City Hall by Mayor Patrick M. Perriello. members of his boards. dozens of city officials, city employees and other prominent local citizens.
 The line of march was along West Main street to Meadow street, to Grand street, Bank street, to North Main street to West Main street on the north side of the Green and Church street to Grand street, and to tlie Honor Roll at Library park.
 Tle speakers at the Honor Roll all urged peace and asked everybody to nray for it. They pointed out while we are far removed from the Western Front and should give thanks to God and pray that we not become embroiled in the war.
 While a detail of policemen. lead by Superintendent William J. Roach marched in the Armistice Day par ade this morning, extra policemen including officers, covered crowds and directed traffic along the line of marsh.
 The twenty extra bluecoats called into service were: Sergeants Tim othy Callahan and Edward Ashton and Patrolmen Patrick Griffin. James Bane, Michael Carroll, John Palmetier, George Knowles, John "Jingles" Donahue. John Meaney, Daniel Namack, Anthony Mecca, William Mccarthy, Frank Magro, Richard Baldwin, John Cristinat, James Carey. Clarence Lynch, James Overton, and Charles Harris.
 Tonight in Temple hall the united veterans organizations will attend a dinner dance with Gold Star Mothers as their guests. David Fan. nick Post, Jewish War Veterans, will hold their military ball at the Elton, while various other ex-service mems groups will observe "open house" at their respective quarters.
 Florio Post, Italian American World War Veterans, held their an. nual military ball at Temple hall last night. Joseph DePietro's orches- tra played for the dancing and for the floor show. Mayor Patrick Per- riello and a number of state and city officials were among the guests.
 Memorial Services
 Memorial services for departed veterans were held at Beth Fl Syna. gogue last night by David Fannick Post, Jewish War Veterans of the United States. The post wil hold It's annual Armistice Day military bal at The Elton tonight.
 The principal speaker was State Commander Martin s. Horwitz, of New Britain, who declared that the United States Is not at all interested in the quarrels of other nations but should be deeply interested in adopt ing broad national defense pro. gram.
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