The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-24
Legion Auxiliary Is Welcomed By Mayor
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 geant-at-arms, after 8 nasty trip from Wilby high school, where he had already addressed the Legion convention.
 Following his address and the re- sponse by Mrs. Graham, the reports of the president, and of the secre- tary-treasurer, Mrs. Alice Hubbard were delivered. Mrs. Alexander laid special stress on what had been done by the auxiliary during the past year for the veterans at Newingtor1 hos pital, and the program of child well fore work which the auxiliary hopes to expand further during the com ing year. She also discussed the work which has recently been done by the organization for the Red Cross, the U. s. O., and the British War Relief.
 Active in Legislation
 During the past year, Mrs. Alex ander reported, the auxiliary has also been active in securing the passage of legislation favoring the veterans of the last war, and has done 8 great deal to further the education of World war orphans.
 The convention was also addressed by Mrs. Margaretha Hartle, nation al executive committeeman, and by Frank Samuel, national adjutant of the American Legion.
 A memorial service was conducted by Mrs. Helen L. Gilbert, depart- ment memorials chairman, and fol- lowing the reports of the remaining committees, the convention ad- journed until the afternoon.
 Past presidents of the auxiliary, Connecticut department, held a luncheon this noon at the Silver Chalet, with Mrs. Pauline c. Finer presiding.
 The next session will be held this afternoon at 2:30 in St. Johns par- ish house.
 Preliminary Meeting
 Members of the state executive board of the American Legion auxil- iary held a preliminary meeting yesterday afternoon at The Elton, with Mrs. Julia Alexander of Tor rington, department president pre- siding.
 Child welfare work and the re- mobilization of veterans of the World War were the principal subjects of discussion. Larger questions of de- fense and political and economic questions will not be discussed until after the Legion delegates have de- cided on the organizations policy, 1t was decided.
 Auxiliary Committees
 The following committees of the Legion auxiliary were appointed Wednesday by Mrs. Alexander.
 Resolutions: Chairman, 1nez P. Eastman, Hartford; Anna Tschum- mi, Warehouse Point; Ethel Sim mons, Naugatuck; Cecily Kelley, Bridgeport; Stella Young, Daniel son; Helen Koops, Thomaston; Ber- nice Moore, Clinton.
 Credentials: Chairman, Char lotte Murray, Hartford; Mildred Hunter, Milford; Jean Brundage, Danbury; Clara Robitaille, Moosup; Loretta 'Tempester. Norwich; Julia Disbrow, New Milford; Eva Feegel, East Hampton.
 Finance: Chairman, Evelyn Par- ker, Hartford; Harriet Evans, Nau- gatuck; Blanche Pitney, Glaston- bury: Rose Jacobs, Stratford; Fedells Conway, Baltic; Katherine Carter, Winsted; Pauline Fordharn, Essex.
 Rules: Chairman Helen Whelan, Greenwich; Alice Erickson, Weth- ersfield; Gertrude Westfall, New Haven; Edna Lewis, Mansfield; Frances Kelley, Taftville: Mabel Whear, Terryville; Clara Hall, Port land. a
 Constitution and By-laws: Chair man, Rosamond Burke, New Haven; Margaret Goulet, New Britain; Betty Day, Norwalk; Helen Rothe, Rockville; Eunice Bosom, Colches- ter; Ann Ostrofsky, Torrington; Olive ziegra, Deep River.
 Courtesy: Chairman, Lena Stro- mach, Goshen; Geraldine Wilkins, Bristol; Laura Otto, Seymour; Flo- renee Laturney, Stratford; Elsie Brigham, Rockville; Rose Katen, New. London; Dorothy Johnson, Barkhamsted.