The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-02

Heart awarded to Pvt. William Kane, who was wounded in action, Nov. 9, in France, has been re- ceived by his sister, Miss Margaret Kane of South Main street. Pvt. Kane has recovered from his wounds and has reported for duty at replacement center somewhere in France. Previous to front line action in France, Pvt. Kane saw action in Italy and was transferred to Frace when the invasion of the southern part of that country took place. He has seen two years serv- ice in the Army, 10 month sof which have been overseas. He re- ceived his training at Camp Grant. Ill. Prior to military service he was employed by Innes brothers.
 MT. and Mrs. William Lyons, Bris- tol street, received a telegram from the War Department Saturday, stating that their son, Cpl. Paul Lyons, U. s. Infantry, had been killed in action, Nov 2, on Leyte, Philippine Islands. He was gradu- ated from Crosby high school, Wa terbury, in the class of l940 and attended Holy Cross college prior to entering the service. He was a communicant of St. Thomas church. He entered the service a year ago in June and went over seas in September. Besides his par entS, he is survived by sister, Rosemary Lyons. student at Regis college, Weston. Mass, and three brothers, It. U. g. John Lyons, Coast Guard, Ensign William B. Lyons, Georgetown university and Daniel Lyons, student at the local high school.
 Cpl. Lyons is & nephew of Supt. of Police Daniel F. Carson of the Waterbury Police Dept. His mother was the former Mary Carson of Waterbury.
 Pfc. Robinson Wounded
 MT. and Mrs. Robert Robinson, Electric avenue, received a tele- gram from the War Department Saturday, stating that their son, Pfc. Robert A. Robinson, 19. had been slightly wounded in France. Dec. l2. He entered the service, Aug. ?, and was stationed for a time at Norwich university, Vt. He was later transferred to Fort Ben nlng, Ga, for further training. He went overseas in October from Fort Jackson, $. C., and was stationed hve weeks in England for further training before boing sent to France. He is a graduate of Thomaston high school and while stationed in Englard visited relatives and the birthplace of his father at Stock port.
 Much Paper Collected
 one and half tons of paper were collected in a paper drive conducted here Saturday by Troop No. 2. Boy Scouts. This is the smallest amount collected by the troop in some time. There are still some sec- tions of the town to be covered, any one who has paper which has not been collected is requested to con- tact George Sheldon, troop leader.
 Finishes Course
 Cpl. Kenneth Cripley, son of MT. and Mrs. Lewis Cribley, Branch road. has been graduted from an electricians course at the Ordnance school at the Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Md, and will report to Fort Knox, Ky. His wife is the former Betty A. Banks of Litchfield.
 School Opens Wednesday
 The ThomaSton schools ill re- open Wednesday following the Christmas vacation.
 Classes Resume Tonight
 Both classes of the sewing groups sponsored by the Parent Teachers Association will resume their course Wednesday evening, January 3 at o'clock in the high school.
 Cpl. Vincent Sciarra, U. s. Army who has been spending a 10 day turlough at the home of his par ents, MT. and Mrs. Nicholas Sciarra returned to duty today to Fort Bragg. N. C.. A brother seaman 2-c Joseph Sciarra. U. s. Navy who was also home on leave has returned to duty at Boston.
 MT. and Mrs. Stanley VoloVski, Maple street had as their guests over the wek-end their sons Ensign Donald Volvovski. U. S. Maratime Service, Cpl. Lawrence Volvovski, U. s. Marine Corps. MT. and Mrs. Fran c's VoloVski, Waterville, Dorothoa Slason. Waterbury and MT. and Mrs. Vincent Voloysai. CollinsYille, En- sign Volovski will spend the next 10 days at his home here awaiting as- signment to ship. Cpl. Lawrence Volovski who has been spending a 30 day furlough at his home after 34 months service in the South Pacific will report for duty at the Naval Base at New London, Friday.
 Mrs. Fl. 4. Matthews Sanford aV- venue has resigned her position as payroll supervisor at the Plume and Atwood Mfg. Co.,. after 10 years service. She was feted at a party by office employees and presented war bond.
 Mrs. Carmichael Shower Guest
 Mrs. Peter Kisiluk of East Main street entertained at a shower given in honor Of her daughter. Mrs. Don- aid W. Carmichael. the former Miss Ann I. Kisiluk. The party was held at the Veteran of Foreign War Hall. December 30th
 Those attending were Mrs. Paul Perchuck. Mrs. Michael ShypinlSa. Mrs. Mark Macibora. Mrs. Cornelius Volchuck. Mrs, Stephen Krenisky. Mrs. Prank Ciak. Mrs. Charles Van Buren. Mrs. John Cop, Mrs, William Batik. Mrs. Andrew Bereza. Mrs. John Mitchell. Mrs. Joseph Shere- meta. Mrs. Alex Oleshko, Mrs. Paul Bpychuk. Mrs. Josephe Czyz Mrs. Stanley Klaneski, Mrs. Anna Tycen-