The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-01

Rev. Benedict Gauronskas was speaker at meeting of the local branch of the Federation of Lithu- anian Catholic Societies of America held last night in the choir room of the old St. Joseph's school He told the members of the importance of being good Catholics and good Americans in crisis as exists now. Professor Alexander J. Aleksis pre- sided at the meeting. Reports were made on past activities of the or- ganization and plans for the future were discussed.
 Professor Aleksis announced that 400 dollars have been raised by the National Federation for the purpose of fighting the Bolsheviks and aid- ing the return of Lithuanian inde- pendence. Local Lithuanians recent ly contributed over 100 dollars to the fund in special collection held at the Lithuanian Independence day celebration at St. Joseph's hall on February 16. The headquarters for the drive are in Chicago.
 Mary Alubauskas, secretary of the club, announced that reports of the activities of the Federation for 1940 will be sent to all the clubs which it embraces. Professor Aleksis re- ported on the success of the Lithu- anian Independence day celebration, which the club sponsored, telling of the favorable comment received on the lecture of Attorney Stanley Gabaliauskas, the Lithuanian refu- gee who was guest speaker at the celebration,
 Members discussed plans for a special Mass to be held at St. Jo- seph's church for the success of the young people who have joined the army. The officers will determine the date and make arrangements for 1t.
 The annual convention of the Federation will take place for the first time in Connecticut, 1t was an- nounced at the meeting. It will be held at Marianapolis College on August 17.
 Marcelle Andrikis reported that delegates to the Connecticut Lithu- anian Catholic convention held on February 9 in Ansonia had con- tributed sum of money to the fund for aiding Lithuania. This interest is especially significant, 1t was pointed out, because the organiza- ton Is composed of young persons who are not native Lithuanians.
 An announcement was made of a card party which will be held on March 9 at the home of Mrs. Mag dalen Karinauskas, of Alder street, for the purpose of raising funds for the Lithuanian weekly newspaper America" published in Brooklyn, N. Y.
 Plans for aiding missionary work were discussed by members of the Mount Carmel c. Y. O. at a meeting held last night at the parish hall of the Lady of Mount Carmel church. Mary Ranaudo and Anne Raimo will be in charge of the project which will consist of collection of clothing, bandages, and various supplies by members of the club. The possibility Of awarding prizes to. members who help most in the project was men, toned.
 Thomas Thomas, Anne Raimo and Mary Ranaudo will be In charge of a Communion breakfast which will take place on March 16. The newly elected officer of the club will be in- stalled officially at that time.
 A dance 10 be sponsored by the organization for the benefit of the parish was scheduled for April 26.
 Final arrangements were com- pleted for a religious quiz with St. Lucy,s c. Y. o. to take place Friday, March 2, at the parish hall of the Lady of Mount Carmel church. The Mount Carmel team, which is being coached by Rev. Austin Saunders, consist of Mary Cappelletti, James Ieronimo, Marian Dezinno, James Natale, and Lena Russo.
 Plans for @ ping-pong tournament to be conducted by the organization in the near future have not yet been completed.
 A large audeince was present at the exhibition and dance of the Waterbury Gymnastic Society last night at the Third Congregational Hall. Leon Bucks is physical direc- tor of the group which gave per- forinances on apparatus and exhi- bised calisthenic drills. Fritz klambt and his tumbling troupe of Nauga- tuck, consisting of Phyllis Johnson, .Jacqueline ELS, and Bobby Woods, were featured at the exhibition. Selectman Albert Rice was master of ceremonies.
 Five charter members of the or- ganization who are on leave from Camp Edwards in Falmouth, Mass. were introduced to the audience. They are Priv. John Volkis, Priv. John Bubinauskas, Mast Serg. Ger ry Lombardo, Corp. Charles Stan kus, and Corp. Serg. Frank Cipri- ano. The latter two performed in the exhibition.
 The program included Indian club swinging exercises, sidehorse drills, spring board jumps, performances on parallel and horizontal bars, and pyramid drills.
 Members of the junior group who performed were Joseph Ciriello, Dick Ciriello, John Daniels, Arthur Marciano, Arthur Cipriano, Robert .iMarinaro, Robert Hortung, Nich- olas Piero, and. Jean Verrastro.
 The Womens team was made up of Lillian Bucks, Josephine Conin, Julia Russell and Norma Leone.
 The men gymnasts were Nicholas Moffo, Ray Lombardo, Roland Bucks, Charles Marcelynas, Mike 1aiennaro, Frank Cipriano, and Charles Stankus.
 officers of the society are: pres ident, Charles Marcelynas, vice. president, Ray Lombardo; secretary, Pat Cipriano; treasurer, Norma Le- one.
 Plans for the 35th anniversary