The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-21


 Harry Garfield doesn't carry any grudges against any man. If the Colonel would just stop trying to improve the town 50 fast, Harry might even string along with him. But when . man gets kicked, then it's something more serluS
 The fat was In the fire when the Colonel got few press notices on account of that kicking episode, Immediately, the military man got to work on some legislation that he figures will start Wood- bury on the right road. He wants all package stores and taverns restricted to Q distance of 200 feet from churches, school houses and post offices. That would pu Q damper on both Rob and Harry. There's e petition for Q special town meeting on that subject.
 The Colonel also wants all side. walks cleared within 12 hours after D Snowstorm and we agree with him on that. After skldding down. hill from our post office few times, almost anyone would want the snow cleaned off and the ice sanded. The town fathers of Wood. bury are Q little waSpy about that snow removal situation, and the Colonel has his work cut out for him # he succeeds In getting through any laws, rules and regu- latlons on package stores. Watch Woodbury town politics for fur- ther explosions. With warmer wea- ther coming, you can get your moneys worth by attending their next town meeting. The old timers are betting one way; the ColonePs followers are betting the other. We're not betting or advising; Just reporting reports.
 Jane Dillon has discovered the talent lurking here behind the lilacs and under the horse chest nut trees. Miss Dillon's WTTC programs have recently been im- proved by the appearance Of sev- eral noteworthy artists from South Britain, Bullet Hill and White oak. Keep your ear glued to the loud-speaker for more outstanding appearances of the home folks. Listen for the rustic echoes from the rail fence country,
 Tommy Nelson has left the Spraddle Brook country and now lives in new home in Middlebury, Tommy labOred long trying to make . living on an over-priced farm; if he works half as hard anywhere else he will make twice the money.
 We found a lot to admire in Tommy Nelson. He shoveled snow for the town and didn't put in a bill. He lowed many farmer out of mudholes and never claimed any special credit for 1t. He owned a dog that once rescued kid from
 drowning. Tommy had every thing and we can ill-afford to lose him. Outside of John Ludorf and Ike Platt, it's very doubtful if any single citizen could have left the Purchase and left behind him a larger hole. It will be many moon before South Britain secures a replacement for Tommy Nelson
 Our minister recently visited the Roger Sherman country up near Gaylordsville. That region is a great drawing card. Religious folk of many sects have listened to the murmer of the H0usatOniC and have made . pitch i'm or near New Milford. Jemima Wilkinson stopped off there on her way to Pennsylvania and more folks broke up housekeeping after hei visit than anyone has even been able Co tally. New Milford was just about deserted when the mensfolk followed the beautiful Jemima toward the sunset.
 Don't be surprised If a peddlar comes around and tries to sell you a mess of flaxseed. Flax is coming back. Ireland has to furnish SC much linen to England to make handkerchiefs and bandages that we are facing the necessity oi
 making our own. Flax Is a mighty