The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-05

lower hall of the Community build ing, Wednesday afternoon, with AErs, F. N. Meyer, chairman, presid- ing.
 Mrs. Meyer was the first speaker and gave an explanation of the Civilian Defense Volunteer office and its place in the community. The purpose of the office, she said, is to serve the community, and to do this 1t recruits volunteers and places. them where needed in the community. This means not only tn the Civilian Defense protective groups such as the air raid ward ems, report center, observation post, etc., but in those accredited agen- cies where help is neded to further their programs in the community.
 Iia- general, Mrs. Meyer explained the volunteer office wants to know every bit of volunteer work being done, and asks that whenever pos eible this volunteer service be secur- cd through the office.
 The office also acts as training house for training courses, by find ing out what training is needed, what is now being offered, and by keeping records of all available courses. Arrangements for needed additional courses are also made through the volunteer office.
 Mrs. Meyer told those present they might cooperate with the VOL 1inteer office by following this pro- gram when contracting the organiza- tious which they represent: CD Ask everyone who has not already done so to sign fer service with the vol ainteee office: CD Inform the office of any volunteer service given which has not already been registered in the oSflce files, (3) Inform the of- flee of any courses being given by the respective groups, represented in tfe. -women,s division; (4 Inform the groups of the following needs in the community, which include more auxiliary firemen CT years to 45 years), and more people to take courses in home nursing. first aid, nurses aid. etc; (5) Inform the groups of the tin can salvage drive giving all necessary information.
 Mrs. Meyer told the women a sys- Gem had been presented by the State Civilian Defense office, which will facilitate getting information, such as mentioned above, to every person in the town.
 She then introduced Mrs. Ruth M. Dadowian of Hartford, executive director division of civilian mobili- xation, State Defense Council, who described the plan known as the s.Block Plan
 The plan, Mrs. Dadowian said, grew out of the needs of cities for q more orderly organization and Sys- eeniatic method of disseminating in Formation on all civilian defense matters to everyone in the commit nity.
 The system, she explained should De authorized through the local de- Sense council and should only be started in repSonSe to a definite need in any community.
 The plan which met with the ap- prcvai of many of the women will be brought up at the meeting of Che defense council.
 Following Mrs. Dadowians talk Nrs. Meyer called for reports from several, of the chairmen of defense committees. Mrs William D. Starr, chairman of the consumers commit tee told of the active program which aS being carried out by her com- nlittee and announced the meat meeting which will be held in the Cameo theater on Monday after noon, November g at 3 o'clock.
 Nicholas Del Rosso. manager has donated the use of the theater for Che afternoon and films on subjects concerning meat. eggs, cheese, etc, wilI be shown. Worn out silk and nylon stockings, to be used for needed salvage will be the price Of admission. Mrs. Starr also men toned other meetings planned by the consumer committee and talked on the thrift shop to be opened shortly.
 Mrs. Alex Innes, chairman of the child welfare committee reported on Che survey to determine the neces- @ity for a child care center recently conducted by her committee. There seems to be very little need of a day nursery in Watertown for the present she stated Mrs. E. H. Nsanphier, chairman of the land army committee told of the deperate need of Litchfield county farmers Tor trained help, especially those nersons trained in animal care. She mentioned the great help which was given to the farmers by school boys tllis summer and landed their will lngness to assist.
 Mrs. Barry Morgan. chairman of Rhe women in industry committee contained in her report the fact that Qornen must take many places in endustry, now occupied by men. Her Kepcrt also contained a quotation from speech made by Major Will Azand P. Averill, acting state director &s seIective service stating that ssWhether it be in drug store. n1othing or furniture establishment, gasoline station or operating a kathe in q factory. womenm ust ard slaail replace men"
 women are needed in Waterbury Hof learn tool-making so that they Hz1i be qualified to fill mems jobs in mo eitysS war industries. After e11lrse of training these women will Ascome qualified for private employ anent and will be assisted by the U. & Employment Service in being @5aced in industry.
 Committees
 At this weeks meeting of the catholic Youth Organization, plans ~ere made for the fourth annual &gz1xistsnas dance. The exact date Hf the dance will be announced Eater.
 Wilfred D. Miller has been ap- solnted general chairman and will He anaisbed by the following commit &sss: Decorating. music and publi- szzx eommikkees--Mary McGough, esairn1ar, Mabel Milot. Hazel Milot. #zzHiN1a BEIznesu: program and *zsket committee n Frank Buns, sairh1an: Jane Marccux. Lorraine &4HfAw Y1ho9l1ag poudfear. reffeS7e