The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-11
Burrall Reelected
 Red Cross Chairman
Chapter Has $l7,47O on Hand as of July l. Recrea-
 tona Facilities at Guadalcanal Stressed By Wilson

Over 100 members of the local Red Cross chapter attended the an- nual meeting last night at the Med- ical Association building. Reports of the various activities of the chapter were given and the pur- poses of the organization were re. viewed by 0 guest speaker, How ard Wilson, field director of the North Atlantic area.
 Speaking on the subject "Service to the Armed Forces" MT. Wilson pointed out the Red Cross was first founded for the purpose of aiding servicemen. He described the eX- tensive work being carried out now for their benefit and the efficiency of the service. He spoke of the recreational facilities established by the Red Cross at Guadalcanal, of the timely arrival of kits in the Solomons, and of work at camps and bases.
 Major John M. Burrall was re. elected chairman of the local chap ter. Judge Patrick Healey was elected first vice president, succeed ing Rev. Msgr. Joseph Valdambrini who will remain as a member of the executive committee. Other officers will be second vice president, Rev. Francis O. Ayres; treasurer, Thomas F. Moore; assistant treasurer, Charles P. Kellogg; secretary, Mrs Leavenworth Sperry. Mrs. Edith Ladd will continue as executive secretary.
 The following chairmen of chap ter activities were renamed to the executive committee: Mrs. Edward J. Godfrey, braille: David F. Bab- son, disaster relief preparedness; Dr. Edward J. Godfrey, highway stations and acicdent prevention; Mrs. Roger s. Sperry, Red Cross nursing service: Mrs. Stephen H. Burrall, motor corps; Mrs. Howard Hart, nurses aides; Mrs. ,. c. Little, nutrition and canteen; Mrs. Edson B. Hitchcock, production; Mrs. Jercy Warner. home service; Mrs. Frank Kenney, publicity; Mrs. Her. man Rooster, roll call; Mrs. Carl Weyand, volunteer special services; Mrs. G. Judson Wells, staff assist ants; Mrs. Edwin J. Rockwell, camp and hospital service; Mrs. Frank J. Newcomb, hospital gray lady service.
 Other members of the committee renamed include: Ms. John Braxl, Mrs. Fred Buell., Mrs. Irving H. Chase. Mrs. DeFrance Clarke, Mrs. Paul Darrot, William T. Harrington, Mrs. B. H. Fitzpatrick. Mrs. John R. Fulgham. Arthur H. Goepel, Frank J. Green. Dr. A. J. Jackson, Mrs. Charles Loomis. Vincent A Scully, E. Robert Stevenson. Mrs, M. J. Volmayer, Rev. Eugene P. Cryne, Rabbi William Greenfield, Mrs. Gordon Hurlburt.
 Mrs. Michael H. Toomey, vice chairman in charge of surgica. dressings, and Mrs. Charles Audet were named to the executive com mittee.
 Miss Joan Phelan. a representa- tive of the Junior Red Cross, re- ported on the activities at various high schools. She is the first mem- Der of the Junior unit to serve as speaker at an annual meeting. She spoke of the statewide recognition received for work of members oi the corps. More than 10000 surgi- cal dressings have been completed by members. she stated.
 At Leavenworth the group spe- cialized in making stretchers. while at Crosby many sweaters were knit ted and repaired and toys were made. she said. Girls Of the Water bury Catholic high school made many garments. while Wilby stu dents did most of the necessary typlng and mimeographing work she pointed out. At present the various groups are making utility kits for servicemen. she reported and e campaign to raise funds tc aid children has been started.