The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-05

A patriotic setting has been plall- ned by the Brooklyn Athletic Clut for its 53rd anniversary minstrel show which will be presented Friday night at St. Joseph's Hall. Elaborate hand-painted patriotic scenery has bene made for the stage under the direction of Stanley Grandfeld Likewise in keeping with the pa- triotic theme of the show authentic United States military uniforms have been obtained for use by mem bers of minstrel chorus.
 Edward DiNapoli, chairman o1 arrangements for the show, has an- nounced that city officials and a number of army and navy officials of the vicinity have accepted in- vitations to attend the performance Representatives of several of the large fraternal organizations of the city will be present.
 A case of about 50 persons will participate. A number of speciality acts by guest performers have been arranged. James Barnes will serve as master-of-ceremonies. Joseph Lezotte is director.
 Members of the chous will be: William Teihert, Michael Daly Samuel Peck. John Barnes, William Kalvaitis, Alfred Kuncas, Primo Gianelli, George Shugdinis. Anthony Gerulis, Charles Adamaitis, John Carilone, Daniel Galullo, George Galullo, Alfonso Ranaudo, Victor Mannello, Albert Capoz1, Marry Sasso, William Goodale, Charles Spiotti, Thomas Cochiola, Rocco DiStefano, Patsy Ariola, Geroge Price, James Jamele, Philip Sacco Angelo Miro, Anthony D'Angelo, Al Erk, Jack O'Nen and Louis Sacco.
 Assisting MT. DiNapon with ar- arrangements are the following com mites: Music and hall, John Drm- schott and Charles Adamaitis; pro- gram, Michael Sasso and Edward DiNapoli: refreshments, Daniel Kump. Charles Jonaitis, and Mi chael Sasso; general, Alfred Kuncas Patsy Ariola, Joseph Popikas, Philip Sacco, Louis Sacco, John Barnes James Barnes, William Kalvaitis Albert Brown and Benjamin Carrso Jeff Morrison is secretary.
 The ticket committee includes James Barnes, Anthony Gerulis Charles Popikas, William Kalvaitis Joseph Laudati, Joseph Armenas Joseph Petuska, John Barnes, An thony Maraf1no, Philip Sacco, Bron- Is Brown, George Shugdinis, Johr Subach, Alfred Kuncas Patsy Ariola William Moskowitz and Benjamin Caruso.
 Ruta Society Buys Bond. The Lithuanian Women's Ruta Society at meeting held yesterday afternoon voted to purchase 6 $4,0O0 defense bond. A $2,OOO bono has already been bought by the Organization. Members discussed plans for aiding in Red Cross work to be conducted by the local Feeder. ation of Lithuanian Roman Catho. lie societies.
 Mrs. John Zailckas, 8 member o1 the St. Joseph's Federation defense committee, spoke in behalf of the Red Cross Emergency War Reliei Fund drive. and collection for the fund was held. Mrs. William Jenu. saitis presided at the meeting. Red Cross Work Planned The Lithuanian Legion Hall or Bank street will be open tonigh starting at 7:30 for Red Cross pro. duction work. Garments made dur. ing the past week will be collected and additional knitting and sewing material will be distributed by { representative of the local Red Cros Chapter. Weekly work sessions hay, been arranged by the Sylveste Stokes Post and Auxiliary, Lithual ian Legion, and they are open t, all women of the Brooklyn section.
 A course on first aid arranged by the Post and Auxiliary, opened Saturday afternoon at the Legio, Hall, with Charles F. Williams a instructor. Thirty-three persons at tended the opening lcass. Registra ton will be open until next Satur day. The course will be conducte, each Saturday from to o'clocl for periods of ten weeks, or 20 hours
 Stokes Post Meeting
 The regular monthly meeting o the Sylvester Stokes Post and Auxi liary will be held tomorrow nigh at 500 o'clock at the Lithuaniai Legion Hall. James Stokes, presi dent of the Post, and Mrs. Margare Bebrin, head of the Auxiliary wil be in charge.
 Children of Mary Services
 Installation of officers will be hell by the St. Joseph's Children of Mar, Sodality at special services tonigh at 2 o'clock at St. Joseph's Church Rev. Benedict Guaronskas, societ chaplain, will officiate. A social hou | yrys1 nlns. TnA Hr>oSv. Hn T |. whit