The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-26
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Big Navy planes flying in V-for- nations over Waterbury early to- morrow afternoon will salute the Brass City of the World" for It's contribution to the great war ef- fort. The unusual tribute will be highlight of the city's observance of Navy Day and also will serve to signalize the official opening here of the Victory Bond campaign.
 Waterbury's industries played a big part in the manufacture of ma terials, accessories and delicate in- struments used in the construction of big and little warshipS, planes, radio and radar equipment. It was deemed appropriate by the mayors Navy Day committee that the cele- bration should be linked with the start of the Victory Bond sales. so that Waterbury might start It's final payment for "the cost of success full war;.
 Mayor John S. Monagan, high Navy officers, members of the Vic- tory Bond committee, representa- tives of the various veterans or ganizations, drum corps, Scovin's Hill-Billy band and high school dele gations will gather at the Victory House on the Green tomorrow aft- ernoon for the joint exercises.
 Band will Entertain
 The program in relation to Navy Day will be presented under the supervision of a committee headed by District Vice. Commander George Karnofsky of the American Legion. James E. Moran, chairman of the War Finance committee, will direct details of the Victory Bond canl- paign opening. William T. Far rington, city editor of The Water bury Democrat, will officiate as mas- ter of ceremonies for the general program.
 The highlights of the day will start at l p. m. when the Scovill company's Hill-Billy band assem- bles at the Victory House and en- tertains with many of its popular selections.
 The aerial show in which 36 Navy planes will fly in formation over the city, dipping in salute as they near the central Green, will start about 2 o'clock. The planes will come here from Norfolk, Va, and will return to their base after pay ing tribute.
 Navy Giving Plane
 About the same time, 2 p. m, the American Legion drum corps, &C., companied by Scovill's girls color guard will escort a war trophy, a Navy plane, from the Scovill corn- pany grounds on East Main street to the Green, where 1t will be parked pending formal presentation to the city. The plane was due to arrive in Meriden today. It will be trans ported by truck to Waterbury and parked until time for the short parade.
 The ceremonies will open at the Victory House with remarks by Chairman Karnofsky, who will pre- sent the master of ceremonies, MT. Harrington. The latter will then introduce Mayor Monagan, who will comment on the significance of the joint observance.
 William WaShhurne of the Gulf Refining Corporation will present later in the program It. Comdr. w w. Swaggart, public relations off, cer of the Ferry Wing of the Navy Air Transport Command at Floyd Bennett Field, who will deliver the fighting plane to the City of Water bury. The gift will later be turned over to LeavenwortI1 high school.
 Two WAVES will be numbered among the guests present and fol- lowing an address by Chairman James E. Moran of the War Finance committee will formally open the Victory Bond drive in Waterbury During the afternoon the American Legion Drum Corps and the Scovill Hill-Billies will entertain with se- lections.