The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-16
WATERT
 Correspondents Stephen Canty 22 Scott Ave-; Phone lOOe George E. Panilaitis Discharged by NaUy
Westbury Park Road Sailor Served In New Guinea and Philippines; Joanne Peck Celebrates Birthday

Watertown, Jan. 16 6- George E. Panilaitis M 1/c, US.N.R., recently received his honorable discharge at the Naval Separation Center, Lido Beach, N. r., and has returned to his home at 100 Westbury Park road.
 He entered the Naval Reserves at New Haven, November IA, 1922, re- ceived his basic training at New port, R. l., and attended school for metalsmiths at Norfolk, Va. He was later transferred to New Orleans, La, and to shoemaker, Calif., before leaving for overseas where he served in New Guinea and the Philippines.
 MT. Panilaitis was awarded the Good Conduct and Victory medals and a letter of commendation, as well as the Asiatic- Pacific, the Philippines Liberation and the American theater ribbons.
 Before entering the service MT. Panilaitis was employed at the Autoyre Co, Oakville. He is a member of the Watertown Fire Department and a former member of the Watertown Police Depart ment. His wife is the former Miss Frances Roberts, and the couple have one daughter. Joyce.
 Notice To Veterans
 The American Legion through its service officer, Neil Machines, wishes to bring the following notice to the attention of all service off, cers and to members of all veterans organizations:
 "The U. s. Veterans Administra- ton has opened an office in room 3l6 at the City Hall. Torrington, for the purpose of assisting vet erans of all wars and their depend- ents in the processing of all claims that are authorized by law to be administered by the Veterans Ad- ministration.
 The office services the entire northwestern part of Connecticut and is open Mondays through Sat- urdays from 8:30 a. m. to p. m.
 John J. Egan, in charge of this new contact office, states it will be a personal satisfaction to him to assist veterans and their depend- ents in all matters pertaining to veterans affairs"
 Celebrates Fifth Birthday
 Joanne Peck, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Kenneth Peck. of North street, was hostess at dinner par ty given at her home Tuesday eve- ming in celebration of her fifth birthday.
 Preceding the dinner party, a program of games was enjoyed. The guest of honor received lovely gifts from her guests who included Man. cy Jo Alvord, Alice Terrill, Melvin Terrill, Dickie Marti and Ricky Peck.
 Mrs. Eugene H. Lamphier of Main street will be the hostess for this weeks meeting of Sexta Feira to be held at her home Friday after noon at o'clock.
 Mrs. Lamphier will present her paper on "The desert shall blossom as the rose"
 Altar Committee The altar committee at Christ church for February is Mrs, Daniel H. Fenton and Mrs. Hobart Mon- tague.
 Altar flowers will be given as fol- lows: February 3, Mrs. Frank Schal- Ter Gin memory of Frank Schaller, Jr): February 10. Mrs Oswald J. Balunas Gin memory of Martha MaxwelD; February IT, Mrs. Walter Wilson Gin memory of Henry N. Bartlett): February "A, Mrs. Charles B. Buckingham Gin memo ry of Harriet c. Sherwood).
 The monthly meeting of the Baldwin Parent Teacher Associa- ton will be held in the Little Thea ter of the school Thursday after noon at 3:15 o'clock
 Miss Margaret Burns, public school nurses will speak on The