The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-19

Thomaston resident of foreign extraction recently brought his income tax report to notary public there to swear to the truth of its contents and nave the o1ca seal affixed The man was known to the notary to be just another hard working individual, the type Wno struggles along and tries his level best to make pot eoS meet Knowing that the man lacking higher edu- cation the notary volunteered hlS assistance Ill Seeg that the report made out correctly This seemed to greatly please the who probably figured ne mght as we'll get all he could seeing how it was gong to cost him quarter anyway. Glancing over the report the notary noted the man mad listed only meagre salary as an item of his income while below that under the heading of Interest on bank deposits notes ana mort gages etc." appeared the sum of Sl8O Knowing tnaG the man was not blessed with the worlds goods ana realizing made mistake he brought the 1naCCer to his attention. In tactful and simple manner ne talked to the and inquired if he held mortgages on property of others. The man. apparently not KnoWng what it was all about looked blank and admitted that ne didn't Further questioning as to the poSsoty ol HIS receiving interest notes only added to the mans con- fusion and his admission that he had no part III any such transaction Assured then that the man had erred in the report and wishing to display his superior knoW edge the notary then explained to the man that the only other listed from which he might receive so farce an amount of interest would be fro szeabe bank account. And, impresSvely said the notary, do you realize that you were to receive 8O III interest you would have to have bank deposit of about $9OOO
 man. apparently surprised at the dubneSs o some 1olKS and especially the notary shrugged his shoulders non chaanty the of the discourse and with no show ot emotion whatsoever answered simply Me got Moral: You can't judge a book by it's cover.
 Mr. and Mrs. Frank Geoghan had seven candles on their wedding anniversary cake Monday ana tnelr SIX
 yearOId son blew them out with one puff Frank you know is assistant superintendent at the Shoe Hard
 Company. MT. and Mrs William Woods of Marion, Conn, have typical American family
 The stork left them baby girl recently Their first blessed event was boy. Mrs. Woods is the former Grace Booth of this city Fred Ruggiero Of Bristol will be 22 next Saturday.
 The Angel of Death has been frequent visitor in Waterbury during the past two weeks. Many time honored and highly respected names have been added tO several widely beloved citizens made the occasion for impressive tributes the expression of kindly sentl
 mens that reflected deep friendship and sincere sor- row. High among the names of those mourned was placed the of Mrs. Mary Mulcahy of Chestnut Avenue. native of Waterbury she lived and died among relatives who loved her, friends who admired her. neighbors who esteemed her. bishop and nearly two of friends attended her ObSequeS bishops blessing climaxed the cOmmitta services Her life, her character her knnesses her sympathies provide wealth of memories to those who knew and loved her-the only real legacy worthwhile!