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The Wilmington morning star., 1946-05-09
ACL S~0FTBALLERS
WIN THIRD GAME
By GENE WARREN

The Atlantic Coast Line Cham
pions" took their third consecutive
victory of the Glass A Softball sea
son last night by a score of g to U
over the Police at Robert Strange,
but even in winning their hitting
attack did not show favorable signs
of providing the power to over
come the loop leading Firemen,
whom they meet on Monday. In
the preliminary contest Whites Ice
Cream racked UP triumph number
2 by collecting a 9 to 3 score over
Senior Fraternity.
Sam Rowan's debut as a A. c. l..
hurler turned in splendid results
with the tall underhander shutting
out the Police with one hit. Incl
dentally, that lone hit was off the
bat of Carrigan, the Police pitch
er. None of the A. c. L. runs were
earned.
Bert Hawley announced that the
Phalanx Fraternity and the Law
yers would take the field at Robert
Strange tonight at 7 o'clock in the
Hanover League, and the Loyal Or
der of Moose goes against South
49,, DoT Of 9 - m
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-05-09
STRICKLAND ENDS
CONTEST WITH HIT
Sparkling Pitching Per-
Torrance By Brooks
Highlights Tilt
By EDWARD C

Sherrll Strickland, Wilmington
Pirate shortstop put an abrupt end
ing to a 16-inning ball game last
night when he laced a single into
right field to give the BUGS a S to
4 victory over Dunn-ErWin in the
opening home game Of the Pirate
season.
The winning margin in the four
hour long contest came after jim
mie Fox, youthful Pirate outfielder
had smashed his third hit Of the
evening, a single to start of the
10th. Snag Allen followed with a
double to deep right center and the
BUGS had two men on base with
none out. Hergert, third Dunn-Er-
win pitcher put a damper on the
rally when Bob Lauffer and Man
ager Mickey Katkaveck went out
On infield outs. Then the left hand
er gave up the Strickland bingle
and the crowd of $500 who turned
out to welcome the return of pro-
fessional to Wilmington could final
ly go home.
The marathon had everything.
George Brooks, second Wilmington
pitcher turned in a sparkling per-
Torrance going the final seven in
nings and giving up only three
hits. Brooks was the games best
pitcher as his sharp curve Whitfield
nine Twin batters. Bill jenkins the
starting Bus pitcher also turned in
good performance as he gave up
four hits in his turn IN the mound.
The Pirates defense however was
shaky as Strickland and Allen
combined to make seven errors to
add to the total for the evening for
the BUGS of 10 miscues.
Leading the hit parade for the
Pirates was Fox and Strickland
each making three hits. Allen went
two for seven, while the other hits
of the BUGS were scattered. Oliver
Bass, pole-driving twin outfield-
er led the losers with two hits
in six trips to the plate.
because of the length of the
ball game. the box o will have
to be omitted in today's edition of
the Star. 1t will be printed in this
afternoons News and tomorrow S
Starr
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-05-09
Another Kurowski Eyes Baseball

"Of course" Rays admits, lit
was George who made the nick
name famous.
But we were all known as
Whitley long before George joined
the St. Louis Cardinals"
All of the boys liked and played
baseball but the Cardinal infield-
er was the only n to make a
career Of it.
Both Stanley who was wounded
in Europe during the war, and
Walter, former all-around athlete
at Muhlenbach College ALLENTOWN,
Pa earned tryouts in organized
baseball.
Ray, out of the Marines, is mar
ried. He met his wife on the Penn
State campus two years ago as q
Marine trainee and they are stu
dents again, both working for their
degrees.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-05-09
Johnny Gilbert To Ride
Lord B. In Preakness

lazy, Leslie Combs, the Kentucky
breeder who watches over Cos
metics Queen Elizabeth Graham's
racing interests went looking today
for. a strong-armed saddlesmitt
who would hustle the stretch-run'
ming son Of Boswell.
So, he asked the square-chinnee
32-year-old Pittsburg, Kans., boot
er if he wanted the job-and John
ny jumped at it.
Pimlico has been one of the big
tracks in Johnny's j~ockeying career
dating back TO 1892. He got his
biggest thrills II The Pimlico flu.
turity here at old Hilltop-hootine
Swivel Home in 1882 for a $62,'
430 pot.
But the Preakness has always
given him the run-around and il
he's going to win it at all, this
would be the time to do it, since
there's a neat $141, $40 in the pot
and Lord Boswell's the best bel
he's ever had.
Penguins are found at the South
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-05-09

Errors - Jones, Holloway, DiMaggio,
Pesky, York, Culberson. Runs batted in
Holloway 2, fresh, Outright, Moses 2,
Hodgin, Fernandes, Lodigiani, Jones,
York 2, DiMagsio 2. Pesky :. Williams
Two base hit-Jones. Sacrifice-Doerr.
Double plays-Culberson to Doerr to
York 2. Left IN bases-Chicago II. Boston
II. Bases on balls-off Haynes 1, off
Grove 2, eff Papish 2, off Caldwell 4, off
Harris 3. Strikeouts-by Papish 8, by
Caldwell 1. by Harris 3. Hits-off Haynes
9 in 2 2-3 innings; off Grove 2 in 1-3;
off Papish 3 in 8; off Caldwell 3 in 2; off
Harris II in 8 %: off Ferriss meme in 1-3.
Wild pitch-Caldwell. Winning pitcher
| Harris, Losing pitcher-Haynes. Ump1res
Jones, Rommel and Boyer. Time-2:37.
| Attendance II, $50 (paid),
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-05-09

BALTIMORE, May S-R-For
"A years, Johnny Gilbert has been
trying 10 win the Preakness-and
the bankroll that goes with it-and
today the strong-handed Syrian
from Kansas was given the best
chance he's ever had to grab it.
The surprise switch that moved
heady Eddie Arcaro from the
Jockey Job aboard sturdy Lord
Boswell, whom he piloted to fourth
place in the Kentucky Derby, to
Hampden, the Delaware dandy who
was third in the Run for the Roses,
leaves Lord BIS saddle empty for
Saturdays 56th running of the
Preakness, richest race in Ameri-
can turf history.
Since Lord B. is inclined to be
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-05-09

when the game is tight-he's a
good hitter in the clutch
He rates the third position in
Penn States order and like MS
big-league brother, Ray plays the
infield-second base instead OF
third, Georges regular position.
However, Ray isn't counting too
much on a baseball career.
IF an opportunity to play base
ball comes along" he says, Il
won't turn up my nose at it but
first | want an education, and then
a lob that's good and steady"
The Penn State diamond star
claims Whitley" is a familiar nick
name in the Kurowski family.
Only Stan, eldest boy in the
Reading, CPa.) family of six boys
and four girls, has dark hair. All
the others are blondes.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-05-09
Sanford Defeats
Angler Club, 10-4

The Sanford Spinners downed
Angier-Fuquay for the second time
in as many days as they yester-
day garnercd a 10 to 4 win on An
gier's diamond.
Playing ali errorless game, the
Spinners backed up hurler Nc
Bride who spiked Angler for seven
innings after their brief two run
furry in the first.
The defenders staged a two run
revival in the last of the ninth but
the Spinners had cashed in on 10
of their IL hits and carried Mcbride
through for the win.
Sanford 304 200 001-10
| Angler 200 QUO O02-4
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-05-09

Errors Javery, Rowell, Hopp 2, Wyse.
Runs betted in HoPp, RoweD 3, Hol-
mes, Stringer 2, Watkins 2, Cavarretta ),
Livingston 2, Wyse. Two base hits
Watkins, Pafko, Cavarretta. Three base
hits-Livingston, Hopp. Home run: RoWell
Stolen base Lowrey. Double plays
Roberge, Ryan and Hopp; Roberge and
Ryan; urges, Stringer and Watkins. Left
on bases Boston 5. Chicago II. Base on
balls Javery 8, Singleton 2, Reid 3.
Wyse 1. Strikeouts- Singleton 2, Reid 2
Wyse 2, Wright l.. Hits off Javery S in
2 1-3 innings; Singleton 5 in 2 2-3; Reid
4 in 2; Wright 0 in ]. Wild pitch
Wright. Losing pitcher Javery. Umpires
-Goetz, Jorda and Reardon. Time-1:47.
Attendance 9,471.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-05-09

Errors-LeBriglio, Holderfield, JENNIE,
Parker. Anderson. N. Geischen. B.
Hobbs, Boyd. r. Geischen. Run batted
in-Turner 2, Lee, N. Geischen, Bell,
Miller, Boyd, r. Geischen, B. Hobbs
Two base hit-Marcherton. Stolen bases
Boyd. Sacrifices-Anderson. Double play
-Holderfield. JENNIE and LeBriglio. Left
on bases-Senior Fraternity 7. Whites
Ice Cream 9. Base on balls off-Parker
7. Struck out by-Bell 3, Parker 2. Hit
by pitcher, by-BeI 3 tHolderfield, Lee
.Brigho, Jenne); Parker (B. Hobbs. Wild
pitches-Parker. Passed balls-R. Gels
chen ?, Marcherton 3. .Umpires - Brown
and Sellers.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-05-09
BASEBALL SCORES
BY the Associated Press
American League

New York S, St. Louis l.
Boston IA, Chicago 10.
Cleveland 5. Philadelphia 2.
Detroit l, Washington 0.
National League
New York l, Pittsburgh Q.
Brooklyn 8, Cincinnati 5. 10 innings).
Chicago 10, Boston S.
NEW YORK, May 8-(P)- Probable
pitchers for Thursdays major league
games: (Won and Lost Record in Par
entheses.)
American League
St. Louis at New York-Potter (2-2)
VS.. Gette1 CID.
Chicago at Boston-Lopat CD VS..
Bagby DID.
Detroit at Washington-Overmire ODD
VS.. HUDSON (0-2).
National League
Brooklyn at Observation-Disclosures (o-o)
or Roy 600 VS. Andrews 40.
New York at Pittsburgh-Voiselle Q-3)
VS.. Strincevicn (0-2) or Roe C-0.
Boston at Chicago-Wallace O-O) VS..
Schmitz Old.
(Only Games Scheduled.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-05-09
Wilmington Downs Dunn In 16Frames, 81
CLINTON DEFEATS
SMITHFIELD, 1872

The Sampson Blues of Clinton
last night defeated a Smithfield
squad Is to IL in a game that went
extra innings when visiting Smith
field staged a three run riot in
the first half of the ninth to tie
the score IL to IL.
Clinton's win came in the last
Of the 18th inning as Olsen, the
Blues second baseman, was ad-
vanced to third when hit by a ball
thrown to catch him off second. He
made home when pitcher M. Smith
drove a hard single between first
and second.
M. Smith was credited with the
win, while losing hurler was Moore.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-05-09

STATE COLLEGE,, Pa, May g.
R-There's another baseball-play-
inc Kurowski, in addition to the
famous George Whitey) OF the st.
Louis Cardinals.
He's Ray Kurowski. 23-year-old
PENNSYLVANIA State college athlete,
also known as Whitley.
Baseball Coach Joe Bedenk says
RAYS fielding is faultless and
.ehe's a good man to have around
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-05-09
PADCETT H0MERS
TO WIN FOR BUNS

CINCINNATI, May 8.-P-
Pinch-hitter Don Padgett blasted
a homer off relief pitcher Clay
ton Lambert with two mates on
base in the tenth inning today
to enable the Brooklyn Dodgers to
overcome the Cincinnati Reds, 8-5.
The Dodgers set the stage for
Padgett's payoff clout by rallying
for four runs in the ninth frame
to tie the score at five all.
Billy Herman, veteran Brooklyn
infielder, belted in the tying runs
with a base clearing two-bagger
off Lambert, who had relieved
starter Clyde Shoun in the ninth
Brooklyn threw five hurlers into
the contest with Vic lombard,
who pitched the tenth, becoming
the winner. It was Lombardi S
third triumph of the season as
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-05-09

Errors-Vendett, Alexander 2, Bird 2,
Moore, L. Smith. Runs batted in-Duke 5,
Alexander, Woodland 3, STAPLES, Myer 3,
Campau, Wilder 3, NJ Holland, Byrd,
Plantz, Niczgoda, M. Smith. Two base
hits-Woodard, Daniels, Myer, Ray. Olsen.
Three base hits-Daniels, M. Holland.
Home runs-Steele, Moore 3, NJ, Smith,
R. Holland 2. Strikeouts-Moore, Mossor
7, R. Holland, M. Smith. Hits off-Steele
7 in s innings, Bird 8 in l inning, Greene
0 in l inning, Moore l in 3 inning, Mos
ser u in 6 1-3 innings, Toenes 6 in l 2-3
inning; r. Holland l in / % innings;
M. Smith 2 in 8 1-3 innings. I'm
pires-Fragile and Moneynun. Time -
800.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-05-09
TAKE THIRD
WITH BOSTON WIN
Wyse Stops Braves, 10 To
5, For First Victory
OF 1916

CHICAGO, May, 8.-(P)- The
Chicago Cubs moved into third
SPOT in the National league race
Tuesday as Hank Wyse tanned the
Boston Braves, 1915, for his first
pitching triumph of the seaso be-
fore 9,471 fans at Wrigley Field.
The Braves used four pitchers in
a fruitless effort to halt the
rampaging Bruins, who chased
Starter Al Javery, making his
1916 debut, with a six-rm splurge
in the third inning.
xrroNAT. AT T.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-05-09
Yankees Trounce Browns
As Rizzuto Hits Homer

NEW YORK, May 8.-(P-Spud
Chandler racked up his fifth con-
secutive victory of the season
Tuesday against no defeats with
a three-hitter as the New York
Yankees defeated the st. Louis
Browns, 81. Phil Rizzuto's three
run seventh inning homer was
the big blow of the game.
AMERICAN AT NEW YORK
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-05-09

Errors Chandler, Rizzuto. Runs batted
in Stirnweiss, DiMaggio, Rizzuto 8,
Jurnich. Two base hits Stirnweiss,
Heinrich. Home run Rizzuto. Stolen base
- Rizztuo, Heinrich. Double play Stirn-
weiss. Grimes and Etten. Left on bases
st. Louis 4, New York S. Base on balls
Zoldak 3, Chandler /. Strike outs Chand-
Ter q, Zoldak l. Umpires - Summers,
Grieves and Paparella. Time 1874. At
tendance 14,1 los paid.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-05-09
BOSTON RAMPAGE
CONTINUES TO Is
Red Sox Outslug Chisox
14-1O; Pesky Sets Runs
Scored Record

BOSTON, May 8.-R- The
American League leading Red
Sox set a new club record Of 10
consecutive victories today by
outscoring the Chicago White
Sox 1910 in a free hitting con-
test which also saw Jonny Pesky,
star Boston shortstop, set a new
league record of six runs scored
in a single contest.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-05-09

Observation-Disclosures, Leit9h 2, Ward
Calabro, Sellers. Runs batted in-Flem-
ing. Three base hitL. Rowan. Stolen
bases-Moore, Covington. Double plays
L. Rowan, Banck and Fleming; L Rowan
and Fleming. Left on bases-Atlantic
Coast Line S; Police Department 4 Bases
on balls off-Rowan 3, Carrigan 4. Struck
out by-Carrigan 7, Rowan 3. Wild
pitches-Carrigan. Passed balls-Ward 3.
Umpires-Brown and Herring.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-05-09

-Errors-Reiser, Galan. Runs batted in
|-Rojek. Herman 8, Padgett 3, Hatton,
Libke, Lamanno. Two base hits-Ander-
son, Herman, Haas. Three base hit-Frey.
Home run-Padgett. Sacrifices-McCor-
mick, Shoun. Double plays - Herman,
Stanky and Galan; Herring, Reese and
Galan: Galan and Reese; Miller, Frey
and Haas; Hatton. Frey and Haas 2;
Haas (unassisted); Frey and Haas. Left
on bases-Brooklyn 8; Cincinnati IL.
Bases on ball-Higbe l, Behrman 8,
Lombard l., Shoun S, Lambert l. Strike
outs-Higbe l, Herring !, Weber /,
Shoun l; Hits-off Higbe S in 2 innings;
Lomoardl 0 In 2 innings; Herring l in 2
innings: Behrman 2 in Z innings: Webber
l in Q innings; Shoun 10 in 8 90 innings;
Lambert 5 in 2-3 innings; Hetki / in IS
inning. Hit by pitcher, by-Webber
(Shoun). Winning pitcher Lombardi.
Losing pitcher-Lambert. Umr lresABos-
CESS, Barr and conlan. Time-2;54. At
tendance-,781.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-05-09

TOTALS - 80 2 D ~ D
x-Batted for Wallaesa in 18th
xx-Ran for Rosar in It'll
xxxBatted for Savage in 7h.
xxxx-Batted for Desautels IN 9Th =.
xxxxx-Batted for Brown in 9th
CI,EVELAND ----0o5 900 000-5
PHILADELPHIA -------OO0 00l JUL
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-05-09
so LONG, WALT

NEW YORK, May 8.-(P- The
New York Yankees Tuesday re-
leased Right-handed Pitcher
Walter Dubiel to the Clubs
Newark farm in the %Interna-
tional league.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-05-09
CLEVELAND BEATS
PHILADELPHIA AS

PHILADELPHIA, May s.-(P)-
Coasting along behind a five-run
lead acquired in the third inning,
Bob Teller pitched the Cleveland
Indians to a 5 to 2 victory over
the Philadelphia Athletics Tues
dav before a chilled crowd OF 6,30o.
~ yx,rr MN All r III o A
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-05-09

Errors-None. Runs batted in-Kerr.
Two base hits-Gustine. Three base hit
Blattner. Sacrifices-Ostermueller. Double
plays-Handley. Cuisine and Fletcher 2.
Left on bases-New York .; Pittsburgh
8. Bases on balls-Koslo 2; ostsrmusller
l. Strikeouts-Koslo 3, ,osternuellcr 3,
Hit by pitcher-by osternuelfer. Um-
pires-Henline, Magerkurth, Stewart and
Dunn. Time-2:1o. Attendancs-6,ao7.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-05-09
.KOSL0 SHUTS OUT
PITTSBURGH BUGS

PITTSBURGH. May 8.-tF- In
a battle between southpaws,
New York's Dave Koslo bested
Pittsburgh's Fritz Ostermueller
Tuesday to give the Giants q 10
victory over the Pirates.
NATIONAL AT pFTTsBUR0M
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-05-09

The circle is divided into 800
degrees because the Egyptians
once thought the year had 800
days.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-05-09

TOTALS $500 SO 5 10 80
z-Batted for Libke in ninth
zz-Batted for Hetki in tenth
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-05-09

x-Batted for Grove in 4th.
xx-Batted for Papish in TIN
xxx-Batted for Caldwell in 9th
vyyy-pafted For Platt m 9Th
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-05-09

Penguins are found at the South
Pole but not at the North.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-05-09

TOTALS ----- II q To 81
x-Ran for Stanky in ninth
xx-Ratted for Furillo i'll tenth
xxx-Batted for Herring in fifth
xxxxBatted for Behrman in sevent
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-05-09

Thank you for your letter. 1t is gratifying to know
that the Star has readers who follow major league baseball
to the extent you and your friends do.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-05-09

x-Batted Tor Zoldak in Sth.
NEW YORK ABB r II o
xX-Ran for Finney in 9th.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-05-09
NATIONAL AT CHICAGO

x-Batted for Reid in 9th.
xx-Batted for Wright In 9th.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-06-12
Negro Vets
To Join In
Celebration

All colorcd World War vet
Grams OF Wars ! and II are IN
Nitcd 10 participate III the
homcComjrg program Thurs
day. Veterans and !cgionnairc>
are asked To register 1t nine
O'Clock at the American Legion
hall ON Montgomery street.
They are also asked to form
for the parade on the south side
of Young dVcnuC facing Carnctt
street in columns OF eight.
Mothers of all veterans are also
invited to ride i'll the parade.
Letters have been sent 10 AL
veterans whose addresses are
known. according to Dr. !. ID.
Hawkins, chairman, but al! vet
eran> are invited to participate.
\ full ddN of entertainment Is
being planned, to cuimtnatc
Thursday night with a dance at
the National Guard lrmnrN At
nine O'clock. All veterans VIII
be admitted free.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-13
Full Support
 Given Risdon Go. EmpIoyes

Full support of all Waterbury locals of the CI.O. is being given striking employees of the Risdon Manufacturing Company's local branch, Chairman Thomas Vaccaro Of the Risdon unit shop committee said today
 Union members from all units of Local 251, from the Scovill and Chase locals, and from all other C1.O. unions in the city are helping us maintain our picket lines and are giving us their full support. They have all pledged that they are with us until we bring the strike to 8 suc- cessful conclusion, which we will"
 MT. Vaccaro estimated that less than 35 of an estimated 120 produc- tion employees are working. The ranks of the strikers, he said, are holding firm.
 The Risdon strike began Aug. 20, following breakdown in contract negotiations. The settlement parleys ended when the management, rep resented by Attorney William J. Lark1n, said that it would no longer recognize the union as bargaining agent for workers in its Waterbury plant.
 The union strikers are members of Local 251, Waterbury Brass Workers Union, International Union of Mine, Mill & Shelter Workers, C.I.O.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-13
Third dArrest In ProbeO Benefits
 Case Continued
 Today Until
 September 26

Leonard Petit, 51, of 51 Yale Street, was granted a continuance until Sept. 26 in Municipal Court this morning. He was arraigned before Judge John R. Summa on three counts of violating the Unem- ployment Compensation Act. Petit was arrested by Officer Michael Santy of the Special Service Divi- sion of the State Police, Hartford, and Detective George McElligott of the local police.
 Other cases appearing before Judge Summa were Mike Synono- vich, 52, of ' Watertown Avenue, breach of the peace, nolled; Car mela P. Palo, g, Is Lone Oak Ave- nue, violation of the rules of the road, nolled on payment of $6; Averitt E. Schilling, 19, 84 East Main Street, Terryville, violation of the rules of the road and passing 8 stop sign, $6 cash bond called; William T. Hagan, 21, Hillside Place, Northport, N. Y, speeding, nolled on payment of $12; John M. Starbach, Al, 64 Poplar Street, for gery and theft, continued; Frank Doolan, 39, RED. No. 3, Prospect, lettering, nolled on payment of $l5; Richard Donnelly, 34, 197 Willow Street, lettering, suspended sem tence.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-13

$32,000 for equalization of salaries, $24,000 for new teachers and new positions, and the $91 1885 which will be necessary under the single Stand- ard program.
 It was reported also that $l86,000 more has been provided for repairs, Increases of $16,000 are provided for other department salaries, and $l6,- 900 more in appropriations for equipment.
 Other Increases Asked
 Among other items on which in- creaseS will be sought will be those for visual education, cooking classes, and libraries.
 It was pointed out that the library item is listed at $2,000, double that of last year. The Board was told the sum represents 20 cents a pupil, compared to the average of 50 ce~- a pupil in other parts of the state.
 The item on window shades was increased from $l,000 to $4,O00. An increase also was made in the ap- propriation for salaries of custodi- ans.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-13

ate luncheon for Gold Star Mothers and a two-hour stage show, band concert and fireworks to conclude the festivities at the stadium.
 Financial Plans
 Plans for raising funds for the day were announced by Thomas Magner, financial secretary of the committee. Approximately $15,000 can be raised through the sale of raffle tickets for an automobile, he said. The balance of the money needed will be obtained through solicitations from local merchants and manufacturers.
 Delegates voted to incorporate the committee for their own finan- cial protection. A three-man com mittee will be selected by John Stokes, general chairman, to ap- prove all expenditures of the ex- ecutive committee.
 Following approval of the tenta- tive plans offered by the executive committee, delegates elected com- mittee chairman to make arrange ments for various phases of the program. Among those elected were Col. J. Peter Costigan, reviewing stand; Lt.-Col. Joseph DiPietro, store decorations; John Fabbiano, fireworks, and Helen Shanahan Gold Star Mothers committee.
 Stokes Presides
 The meeting was presided over by General Chairman Stokes. Op- ponents of the program who con- tinually offered suggestions for a more permanent type of memorial for the veterans, were reminded by Stokes that the executive commit tee had no authority to consider any program other than a welcome home celebration. Stokes en- phasized that the committee was told at the last meeting to bring in plans for celebration. They were not told to consider the erec- ton of any type of memorial as an alternate program, Stokes ex- plained.
 At the conclusion of the meeting John Fitzmaurice, executive secre- tary to the mayor announced that the committee could count on the city of Waterbury towards making the celebration success. He then added that he hoped this would be the last time the city would ever have to welcome home soldiers from war.