The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-23

The Spirit of 45 . .. "Bill' Shanahan touring the state exatng youngsters to participate in American Le zion oratorical contests and promoting " F. w. activ ties Peter Costigan, bond campaign director with record of outstanding successes; Tom Horrigan, et fcient the most competent of Chase Companys staff and daily Ion the beam' Ellis Phelan dividing his un
 limited enthusiasm for servicemenS activities between the Legion and "Waterburys Own the 304th Infantry association Rev Roger B. T. Anderson rector of Trim iy Episcopal church and of other splendid ac- quantances in business and professional circles carry ing on splendidy and magnificenty today they did following World War days. So in review let's who's who in the foregoing preface and give salute to who hold the spotlight in current activities Bil Shanahan past exalted ruler of the Eks and past state commander of the F. w. served overseas with the inn mortal Yankee Division in 1917-18 and came back a leuenantcolonel Pete" Cosgan served in both World Wars and discharged with the rank of captain He is past commander of Corp. Coyle Post American Le zion, and has two sons in the service; Tom Horrgan served with the I'D in France in World War l. spent 20 years in the Connecticut National Guards and was ready when the call for the local units to train and sail for the South Pacific. From" home lieutenant-colone He has in the service. Ellis Phean captain also served in both wars and has been spark-puggng veterans units without missing stride in quarter of century, And Rev. Roger Brooke Fancy Anderson, a descendant of first chief justice of the United States served with I'D in 1917-18. He is presently chaplain of the Waterbury Fire and Police departments and state hcaplan of the American Le- zion and Yankee Division association. He attends all veterans gatherings and his advice always accepted in fact solicited The "vets' of 1917-18 still march
 IN THE SOCIAL WHIRL: Prosecuting Attorney Fred Palomba, OPA Rent Director George McDuff and Mich ae Whean ice manufacturer, planning their annual visit to Staten Island the first week in August
 They will be joined by than two scores of their fellow citizens for an Old Home Week. gathering Mr. and Mrs Charles Gursky of 39 Coey street are re- covering from hectic weekend aiding their children observe birthdays Ruth Gursky was IA Saturday and had her gathering of little friends schedule Chester GurSky 10 July 18th. He had his big celebration Sunday Our thanks to Mrs w. Vale of 83 Woodtick road whose donation of nfo has arrived at the Tower and will be shipped shortly its goodwill mission. Sgt Alex Nole former president of the C. Y O. Council paid the Tower appreciated visit Saturday. He recently re- turned from England where he served more than year with the American air force Alex was member of the St. Lucy'S debating team, which the championship three years ago. He called into service with two of his associates the team Sgt Charles Rnald present. y with the A. F. in the Persian Gulf sector and Private Leo Conrad with the A. F. in Germany Miss Ann Calo the fourth member of the team is attending the summer session of Columbia university Marcelle Andriks, popular Chase company office worker is doing her an nual poSt-cardng from Atlantic City. MT. and Mrs. Thomas MataS of Fox street packing for trip omor- row to Amsterdam N Y, where they will take in country life for week Johnny Hanson, Common Pleas Court messenger and of the better known boosters or the town of Middebury has been enjoying his annual away-from-it-al Soldier Johnny Ross former Mount Carmel C. Y. O. leader is back from the war In Europe.
 Here's one way of getting the gal or hooking" the the unsuSpecting male It's true life story with a happy ending Art Lnkleter master of ceremonies or
 House Party" program recounted it of the most unusual wedding ceremonies ever performed. II you have better one and it concerns Waterburians send it to the Tall Towers and cash award will be made