The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-09

bert H. Hawes, son of MT. and Mrs. Lawrence B. Hawes of North Main street has been awarded the Bronze Star Medal, according to word re- ceived by his parents. He is a member of the 325th Engineers of the Tooth Division and is stationed at present in Germany. In letter to his parents he writes that he has just returned to duty following furlough in Nice on the French Riviera and told of making trip through Germany by truck via the Brenner Pass and through the Alps, Sgt. Hawes entered the service in December, 1942 and went overseas in October, 1914.
 Wounded Veteran Home
 S/Sgt. Walter Peterson, wounded in the last days of the war is spending ten day furlough at the home of his parents, MT. and Mrs. Fred Peterson of 26 High street, following which he will return to the General Cushing hospital, Birmingham, Mass. for further treatment. Sgt. Peterson, a mem Der of the crack 83th Mountain In- fantry was wounded in the battle of the Pc Valley in Italy, after his division had crossed the Appennines to outfank the Germans in the Pc Valley.
 Further Training
 Word has been received here that Second Lieut.. Michael Glowa has reported to the Gulfport Army Airf1eld, Miss, for combat crew duty aboard a new B-29 SuperfortreSs. He has been in the Army since April, 1943 and is now serving as a radar observer. He is a son of MT. and Mrs. Philip Glowa of A West Main street. When his crew finishes training they will be ready for duty against the Japanese.
 On Vacation
 The Misses Irene Govatski, Selma Kosak and Regina Hotkoski are spending weeks vacation at In- dian Neck, Branford.
 Annual Picnic neld
 The annual picnic of the Brother hood of St. Pauls Lutheran church was held at Radtke's Grove, North Riverside avenue, Sunday after noon.
 Home on Leave
 Lieut.. Otto Palau who was seri- ously injured in Germany and has been confined to the Fort Edwards Army hospital, since his arrival in this country two weeks ago, spent three day leave at his home with his wife, Mrs. Catherine Palau of High street, over the week He left Sunday afternoon to return to the hospital for further treatment.
 Meeting Tonight
 A meeting of the officers of the TerTyville Aerie of Eagles will be held in Eagles hall, tonight at o'clock.
 We'll Chld Conference
 Marguerite M. Danaher, R.N., Plymouth Public Health nurse has announced that We'll Child Con- ference will be held in the Main street school, Thursday from 1 to 2 D. m.
 Vacation School Planned
 Announcement has been made that vacation school will be held at the Congregational church from July g to 20 for the children of the primary and junior departments The sessions of the school will be held each morning except Satur- day and Sunday from g to 11:30. Mrs. Raymond North will be leader in the primary department assisted by Miss Hazel Jenkins. Miss Emile Bugbee of Cobleskill, N. Y, will be in charge of the junior department Any children of the community will be welcome to attend.
 Preparing for Oiling
 Workers in the employ of the street department are engaged in patching the 109 miles of town roads in preparation for the annual oiling program which is expected to start July 16. Approximately 250 tons of patching material will be used on the roads previous to the oiling which will take six weeks to com- plete.
 Brothers Meet in Pacific
 H. Curtiss Blum s 1/c and Arthur Blum, A. R. T. 2/c sons of MT. and Mrs. John Blum of West Main street recently met in the South Pacific when the ship of the former was in the vicinity of the island on which the latter is stationed. As- certaining, from new members who had gone to the beach that his brother was on board radar techni- clan Arthur sent message to his brother revealing his whereabouts and arrangements were made whereby the two spent a day to- gether aboard ship. MT. and Mrs. Blum have three other sons who are also in the service.
 Arrives in Country
 Mrs. Julius Konopaske of Union street received a telegram, Satur- day morning from her son, Sgt. Otto T. Konopaske stating that he had arrived in California after B months service in the Pacific and expected to reach his home within few days on 90 day furlough. Sgt. KonopaSke member of the 169th Infantry, 43rd Division went into the Pacific, October 1, 1942. He is the holder of the Bronze Star Medal for military feats which