The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-09

A combined concert by three Lithuanian church choirs of the state has been planned for Novem- ber 10 ct St. joseph's Hall, accord- Ing to an announcement made by Professor Alexander J. Aleksis, or- ganiSt and choirmaster of St. Jos- eph's church. The ehoirs which will participate will be those of St. Jos- eph's Church, tho Holy Trinity Church, Hartford, and st, Georges Church, Bridgeport, Plans for the event were formulated at q meeting of the Lithuanian state organiSts' association yesterday in Bridgeport. The concert will Do repeated later in the season in Hartford and Bridgeport.
 Professor Aleksis has announced that the choir directors, who arc Anthony Stanisauskas, of Bridge- port, and Justin Balsls, of Hartford, and two representatives from each choir will meet ct his studio next Monday night to complete plans for the program, which Is expected to include selections rendered by each choir separately and Q number of songs by the combined choirs.
 At that time also plans will be made to organize an eXiliary com mittee to tho state organists' aSso- clation which would be composed of representatives of Lithuanian choirS throughout the state. Exist ence of such Q group, Professor Al- .cksis said, would make possible the undertaking of many combined fnu- sical events, and would encourage the exchange of ideas, thereby help Ing each individual choir.
 The Lithuanian Women's Demo- cratic club has set up Q new service In an effort to help Lithuanian cit- izens who wish to become voters. The organization has selected one of It's members. Miss Phyllis Dt,'- mas, to assist prospective voters Dy helping them with information and, when desired, taking them to the city hall when voters are made. Miss Digimas has requested all prospec- tive Lithuanian voters who wish as. sistance to contact her at her home ct 60 Francis street.
 Mrs. John Zailckas, president, has announced that several hundred tickets have been sold already for the charter banquet of the orgari- zation which will take place on Sept. 27 at St. Joseph's hall. Many per- sons prominent in political circles have accepted invitations to attend. The program for the banquet Is be- ing planned by Mrs. Stephania Se- pranas, and @ large committee is assisting with the general arrange ments. Ed Digimas and his orches- tra has been secured to furnish mu- sic for dancing at the banquet.
 New members who have been ad- mitted into the organization include Mrs. Gertrude Levanavicius, Mrs. Anna Smotas, Mrs. Ursula Morkus, Miss Ellen GudjunaS. Mrs. Anna Carbohydrates and Mrs. Petrone Stanikus.
 The Women's Get Together club at a meeting held last night at the Third Congregational Church hall made preliminary plans for a rum mage sale which will take place la ter this month and for a food sale in October. Mrs. D. P. Castaldo was in charge of the meeting.
 Hostesses at the social hour which followed were Mrs. William Barnes, Mrs. William Detweiler, and Mrs. Eliza Andrews. Mrs. Louis von Lott won the door prize which was do- mated by Mrs. John Joyce.
 Rev. Joseph J. Valantiejus, pastor of st. Joseph's Church, will address the members of the church senior choir at the first fall meeting tonight at 7:45 at the rehear- sal room in the old St. Joseph's school. New members will be ad- mitted into the choir at the meet ing. Professor Alexander J. Aleksis. choirmaster, has announced that high school graduates are eligible to join.
 The clubroom of the choir has been completely redecorated during the past week and has been made ready for use today.
 Plans were made by the Lithu- anian Chamber of Commerce auxi- liary at & meeting held last night at the Lithuanian Legion Hall for a combined picnic with the Cham ber of Commerce which will take .-sm..- .am a4mma&n~.. asm.a nn A kFsM 4&haaa.