The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-14

bers. The initiatory work vii officers crack degree team at State Pres. William J. Kirby has called meeting of the state board at p. m. The new Aerie home in the heart of the borough is modern in design and equipment. It is the best-equipped Eagles home in the Naugatuck Valley.
 Worthy Pres. Joseph Mcclure an- nounced that the office of Secy. Jo- seph Neal will be open every eve- ming this week for the accommoda- tion of candidates from the factor ies and for business men. Those pro- posing candidates are requested to bring their candidates to the secre- tary's office as soon as possible to avoid last minute rush. Lunch and refreshments will be served im- mediately after the initiation.
 tt< Small Fire
 A call to the Daly Food Store on Arch street Monday at $50 a. m. was answered by the borough fire department. Neighbors complained of smelling smoke. which was caused by a slight fire due to a short cir- cult in radio connection in the store.
 e The blaze was extinguished be- fore the arrival of firemen and the damage was superficial. Chief John Sheridan said today.
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 President George Froelich, United Rubber Workers of America, Local $, c. I. O. will preside at the meet ing of Local 45 at Linden Park hall tonight at 8 o'clock. The meeting will be cancelled if V-J Day is an- llounced.
 William M. Dolan has sold a house and lot on Fern street to Ma rie B. Minnicucci according to deed filed in- the office of Town Clerk Raymond J. St. John.
 Mid-Week Service Rev. Paul w. Peterson, pastor of Hillside Congregational church, will conduct a mid-week service We'd nesday evening at 800. and the theme of the sermon will be Chris tian fellowship. The Mutual Bene- fit society will meet Thursday night at in the Church hall.
 The junior choir of St. Michael's Episcopal church will rehearse on Thursday at 7:30 p. m. and troop 2. Boy Scouts will meet at the parish house at the same hour.
 The Lutheran Brotherhood, Sa- lem Lutheran church, will meet on Friday night at 8 with Harold Woodin of Woodbridge.
 Elections
 Elections were held Sunday of new officers of the Disabled Ameri- can Veterans, Union City Chapter, in the home of Crusader Post, V. F. w., Rubber avenue.
 Raymond Baker succeeded Angelo Fompano as president; senior vice commander, Rocco Mastorpietro; junior vice commander, Joseph Schildgen; officer of the day, An- tiiony zyko; trustees, Angelo Pom pano and Prank Summa; treasur- er.-Rocco Cataldo; anjutant. Charles Roland: and service officer, Vim cent Coffee.
 Serfvice Notes
 Sgt. Harry P. Wither has been awarded the Bronze Star Medal for ,neritorious service in France, Bel- gi1im, the Netherlands and Ger many, according to word received by his wife. Mrs. Mary -Wither. 19 Highland Circle. He is a member of the 978th Field Artillery Bat- talion. He is now stationed in Ger many with the Army of Occupa- ton.
 Mrs. Mary Zeranski, mother of technician, third grade, Edward A. Zeranski, AAF, has received let ter of commendation for her son from Lt.-Gen. George c. Kenney, commanding general of the Fifth Air Force.
 Cpl. Thomas D. Conlon, son of Mir. and Mrs. John w. Conlon. 234 High street, has been promoted to sergeant according to word re- cevied by his parents this week.
 He is attached to the AAF Train inC Command, Radar Observers School, Langley Field. Va.
 A delegation from Crusader post. vFW, headed by Cmdr. Gaston Adams, attended the New Haven county meeting at Meriden Sunday afternoon. The delegation included Edgar Bickford, Martin Lucas, Charles Staskiewicz, Harold C. Lewis, Fred Burke. past state com- nsander, James J. Sullivan and Mrs Anna Leonhardt, president of the auxiliary.
 yHs Parents Warned
 Parents of children who are uo enter school in the fall for the first time were again warned by Supt. Harold E. Chittenden that their children must be vaccirsated. This rule of the Board of Education passed several years ago. is strictly adhered to. . sif Special Service
 A special service of Thanksgiving XII be held at St. Francis church 1a1:3O D. m. on V-J Day. At St. Mary's church on the day follow lne Vel Day e special Mass will be held at Q D. m.
 The Feast of the Assumption of .,he Blessed Virgin will be observed pn wednesday. which will be isei ss.de as e Holy Day ol Obligation Nasses will bo celebrated .nt 9k srnncls' nt 6:l5. 6:S0. 7:s0 and 2 a h.: et et. MafyH at &. and Q a. ii nf Hf EE(*.E'E