The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-23
American Legion Is
 Crowding Into City
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streamer ran across the top Of the City Hall, and arranged under 1t down the front of the building were smaller gtreamerS and many yards of bunting. Buildings in the bugi- ness section and along the parade route were also decorated, while scores of business establishments had signs saying, welcome, Bud- dieS."s
 The first business session of the state department convention will be held at 9 Q. m. tomorrow at the Wilby high school auditorium, with State Commander John R. Feegel of Meriden, presiding.
 Fun-Makers Ready
 The fun-making affiliate of the Legion, the 40 and 8, will hold its annual convention in conjunction with the state department gather ing. John Potter of Torrington, grande chef de gare, will preside. The women's affiliate, the 8 and 40, will also meet, with Mrs. Alice | Ellingwood, le chapeau depart mentale, presiding. The 40 and 8 will hold its parade and wreck" Friday night.
 As the business proceedings of the Legion open tomorrow at Wilpy, the colors will be advanced, and "The Star Aoangled Banner" will be sung by William O'Brien. The depart- ment chaplain, Rev, Henry F. Gas. sidy of Norfolk, will give the irlvoca- ton, which will be followed by 8 period of silence in honor of de- parted Legionnaires.
 Mayor Vincent A. Scully will de- liver the address of welcome at to- morrow mornings session, with the response being delivered by Past State Commander Bernard J. Acker- man of Rockville.
 Guest Speaker
 Tomorrow'S guest speakers will be Col. F. X. Blauvelt, representing Brigadier- General Francis B. Wilby First Corps Area commander; Brig. adler General Reginald B. DeLacoul and National Adjutant Frank Sam uelS. The days business will also include committee appointments greetings from the auxiliary, the 40 and 8, and the 8 and 40, commit tee reports, award of the American Legion scholarship, and announce ment of state prizes and awards. The auxiliary will entertain at a dinner and dance at The Elton to- morrow night.
 The. auxiliary will open its busi- ness sessions at St. Johns parish house tomorrow morning. There will be committee reports and ap- pointmentS, memorial exercises, ofti- cers' reports, trophy and prize awards. A past presidents luncheon will be held at the Silver Chalet at 12:30 p. m. tomorrow.
 Local Chaplain in View
 As reported in The Democrat sev- eral days ago, Rev. Roger B. T, Anderson, rector of Trinity church, Is expected to be nominated for de- partment chaplain to succeed Father Cassidy. Rector Anderson has been prominent in veterans circles. A World War chaplain, Father Ander- son Is now 8 captain in the chap lain corps reserves.
 The new state department com mander is slated to be Arthur Con- nell of Middletown, now vice-pregi- dent. A contest looms for vice. commander, the leading candidates being Edward J. Kelly of Taftville and Arthur L. Day of New Haven
 Retiring Commander Feegel is ex- pected to be a candidate for na- tional committeeman, succeeding J. Fred Collins of Greenwich, who is expected to retire. Also said to be seeking the post is Col. Raymond J. Gates, director of the veterans home at Rocky Hill. Election of officers will be held Saturday morning. One of the first guests to arrive was Ralph Layers, of Southhridge, Mass, national field secretary for the American Legion. He arrived