The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-14

Mrs Michael Devenis, a prom inent Lithuanian refugee now liv- ing in this city revealed in an ad- dress before gathering of Lithuan- ian Chamber of Commerce auxiliary members and their friends last night at the Lithuanian Legion hall that her husband, who was taken into custody by the Russians at the time of the Lithuanian occupa- tion and long feared to be vlc- tim of Russian justice" is alive and well, although prisoner in a Siberian camp. The mystery of the whereabouts of Michael Devenls, a former resident of Waterbury and well known in Lithuanian circles throuehoutt he country, has attract ed wide attention. The state de- partment of the United States nao been trying for some time to locate him. Mrs. Devenis stated that she Is unable to communicate with ner husband personally, but reloices that he is alive and not the victlm of & more cruel fate.
 A letter received from her mother In Raunas, Lithuania and read to last nights audience by Mrs. Deysnis, tells of the extensive de- portation of Lithuanian families ln to Siberia while Russia occupied the Baltic state. The letter, writ. ten last month, was the first word that Mrs. Devenis received from her family since she fled her native land her three American born chil- dren and after the Russian occupa- ton, The opening words of the letter. we remain alive indicates the foremost thought of the Lith- uanian people. Statements made m the letter reveal great suffering from lack of food and clothing, and indicate that Germany has not re. stored the personal property seized from the Lithuanians by Russia. The letter mentions the prisoners num-, Der given Michael Devenis and re- fers to him as "a man without @ name".
 The auxiliary at its business meeting last night selected a com mittee composed of Mrs. Peter Kru- gelis, Mrs. Matthew J. Colney, and Mrs. Mary Krugelis to make plans for aiding the Lithuanian National Relief Fund and to assist for the reception of former President Ana tanas Smetona of Lithuania, who will come to Waterbury sometime next month for a speaking engage ment under the auspices of the fund committee.
 A social given by the auxiliary for the benefit of the fund follow ing yesterdays meeting was at- tended by the following persons: Mrs. Mary Krugelis, Mrs. Ursula Grinius, Mrs. Nellie WasilauSkas, Mrs. Nellie Dabilaitis, Mrs. Mary Ulevicius, Mrs. Brone Andrikis, Mrs. Nellie Matulka Mary Bernota, Povilionis, Mrs. Anna Butkus, Vim cent isouckis, Hedwiga StulginSkas, Mrs. Mary Stulpinas, Mrs Anna Urban, Mrs. Salome Kvietkus, Mrs. JVhn Rakauskas, Mrs. Peter Kru- geljs, Mrs. Mary Daugerdas, Mrs. F hls Saukas, Mrs. Antoinette Vais- n SYas Mrs. Frank Gillis, Mrs. Saernania Dumsa, Mrs. Ella Dapnis, Mrs. Agnes Kudirks, Mrs. Charles Gloudenis, Mrs. Flank BaniS, Mrs. Michael Devenis, Mrs. Matthew J. Colney, Mrs. Peter Treciokas, Mrs, Margaret Senkus, Mrs. Anthony Lazdauskas, Mrs. Anthony Orantas, Jack Treciokas Anthony Orantas, K. ZemantaitiS, and Dr., Matthew J. Colney.
 Door prizes were awarded to Mrs. Anthony La0dauskas, Mrs. Mary StulplnaS, Mrs. Anna Urban, and Vincent VisockiS.
 Charles Stango was elected chair man of the bazaar committee of Our Lady of Mount Carmel church at 8 meeting of parishioners held last night at the parish hall. Plans were discussed for the event which will be given for the benefit of the parish November 12 through IS at the church basement.
 Other members of the executive committee are: Co-chairmaIl, Louis Rocco: secretary, Marguerite Mara fino; treasurer, Rev. Patrick w.. F1ynn; assistant treasurer, Charles Amodeo. The special committees for the event will be selected at the next meeting on Monday, Oc- tober 20.
 Election of officers for the coming year will be held at a ineteing of the Town Plot Community club to- morrow night at 8 p. m. at the B. W. Tinker school basement. Joseph Gallo. president, will be in charge of the meeting.
 Registration for the Lithuanian night classes to be held at Duggan school, originally scheduled for to- night. has been postponed until FTl- day night at o'clock, according to an announcement made by Miss Hedwiga Stulglnskas, teacher Of the classes. All who wish to enroll have been asked to meet at Duggan school Friday night. The classes which are sponeoEed by the state educational committee Of the Hthu- anian Alliance of America. age open @ the adults aa well as children. This years eolrse wlll lnclude-' grammar, speaking. sellsexpFessaon. SolMesa naiisse ana ainslns. ne~e=ar~suuszu#ss~~~Hst