The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-18
DEFENSE COUNCIL
 HASBUSY SESSION
Air Warden, Charles D. Gibson Addressed Those
 Attending
WOLCOTT Correspondents: Alma P. Cole
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Wolcott Jan. 1s-The local de. fense council met Wednesday nigh ct the home of Francis Clark chairman. Remarks were made b, Charles D. Gibson, chief air rait warden; Edward Theriault, chief O. the Wolcott volunteer fire depart. ment, and Frederick Megin, polict commissioner. The green lights have been received for certified drivers, anyone who has received the E sticker from the state defense council may get their green light to te used during blackouts, by calling at the home of V. T. Boentgen on Farview avenue. Mrs. Irving Daniels. secretary of the medical department of the council, reported that more blankets and quilts are needed for emergency. Anyone who will help by donating one or more, is asked to notify Mrs. Daniels. Dr. Louis Thibault chairman of the medical division, will purchase more supplies for the first aid stations at the North school, Woodtick school Wincheli home, the Pritt home and medical headquarters at the fire house on Central avenue. Harry E. Cole was appointed as first aid executive of- ficer.
 Herbert Stitham. salvage chair man, stated he will collect tin cans tomorrow. Residents are asked to send their tin cans to the school nearest them tomorrow or If this is impossible, call MT. Stitham and he will call for them. The next council meeting will be held Feb. 10 at the home of Francis Clark.
 Walked to Meeting
 The Wolcott Women's club met Wednesday at i p. l. at the home of Mrs. Louis Ranslow on the WoodtickI road. All those present but three walked to the meeting, Mrs. Csaude Badger, president, pre- sided at the meeting after which 49 bandages were rolled and a pieced quilt top finished. Thea: are for the defense emergency unit. Mrs. Ranslow served refreshments.
 The next meeting will be held at Mrs. Ranslow's home, Feb. 10 at 1 D. m., when the quilt will be tackled and finished. A Valentine party will be held, in charge of Mrs. Harry Bergen and Mrs. Raymond King,
 For defense work, the Women's club and the Spindle Hill branch have finished four quilts with an- other nearly completion: made one afghan and are working on an- other; made three baby quilts and rolled 8l bandages. At the meet ing were: Mrs. Alfred M. Bells, Mrs, Claude V. Badger, Mrs. Earl Tracy. Mrs. James Bergen, Mrs. Hans Beerbaum, Mrs. Alfred German, Mrs. Phaneuf. Mrs. Harry Bergen, Mrs. Harry Cole, Mrs. Frederick Megin. Mrs. Raymond King and Mrs. Ranslow.
 Entertained
 Mrs. Georer Hall of the Center entertained the Wolcott Sunday School Teachers and Officers coun- ell at her home for the January INGeLllB. MIH. WaAbgA WS"cAs ported on the bus that carries the children to Sunday school. Cobsc- tion for riding on the bus has been stopped as the appropriation VIII now be enough. Mrs. Howard Kraft, chairman of the Christmas party expressed thanks for all those who assisted her.
 The next meeting I'll be held Feb, Q at 2 p. ffi. at the home or Mrs. Charles Rogers.
 Those present were: Rev. ano Mrs. Alfred M. Eells. Miss Esther Rronson, Mrs. Charles Ros''rs, Mrs. Walter wilson. Mrs. Howard Kraft and Mrs. Hall.
 EFlefs
 The Tod. road Red Gross sew Ing group met at the home or Mrs' Alfred Wincllfil Wednesday aiter. noon and worked on the sewing kits lo bs put Into tile Kits for men ln llle service overseas. Those pfes- onf were Mrs. Joseph WlnkloT, Ml1' esaaha-s ~ssss as~s aersee Nlui@