The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-13

OfncialS pointed out that the en- couraging signs of invasion progress must not be permitted to blind us to the tremendous cost in sacrifice and hardshipS on the part of our armed forces which such an en- deavor demands as its price. The people of Waterbury, 1t was cited must give until 1t hurts" during this invasion drive so that what promises to be a climax to this bit- ter war will not fail for lack of full support from all sides.
 This is the Fighting Fifth" this war loan drive and its demands as to quotas are the greatest of any similar drive just as the demands upon our armed forces are the greatest of this war, to date. Yet what we on the home-front are be- ing asked to give, is in comparison to what is being asked of the men over there 8 minor matter, 1t was pointed out.
 Ohicials of industrial groups who heretofore have been bulwarks in all previous drives today reported that all efforts will continue to as- sure a complete victory in the en- leavors of the employees of these ocal plants.
 The Scoviu company, one of the industrial leaders, today revealed signs of full support of the cam paign as the company whistle was this morning blasted 12 times to signalize this mornings purchase of a similar number of $l,000 bonds and tallying, to date, a total of 46 of these purchases.
 To date a total of $40, ,186 in bonds have been purchased at the Scovil plantt oward quota of $850,000. A giant parade and rally conducted by the company last night proved to be a tremendous success and today, bond officials reported, a noticeable stimulated enthusiasm was seen through out the entire plant. h. dividual department leaders and em- ployes were this morning formulat- ing plans to assure the success of the drive.
 Bond officials of the American Brass company, the latter shooting toward $650,000 quota today re- ported that efforts in all branches of the company continued at a steady pace. To date the Torring- ton plant is 30 per cent within its quota while the overall total of all branches reveal a more than 50 per cent effort. Officials there were today urging the employees to back the invasion to the full in a re- hinder of the many members of their families and former co-work- CTS who now are actually partici- pating in the drive.
 Tomorrow, Flag Day, employees and bond officials of the U. s. Time Corporation will take over Victory House as a share of their effort toward a $500,000 quota. This plant to date reports 8 steady drive toward their goal and hope that tomorrows event will outdo their greatest hopes. Pappy Howard and his Hillbilly entertainers will share the limelight during tomor- rows drive.
 Top leaders among the industrial groups to date is the Bristol Co.,, which today reported that employees have purchased a total of $100,000 In bonds toward the companys s135, 1000 quota. Seven departments of the concern have already gone over the top while many others are expected to cross the wire by the end of this week. This company has always been one of the top leaders in all war bond efforts.
 Victory House at the Green was today being staffed by members of the Waterbury Council of Catholic Women who sold total of $10000 tn war bonds during the Fourth War Loan Drive. At noon today sales were reported to be coming in steadily
 On Friday of this week Victory House will be staffed by the Polish American Centrala association a combination of all Polish-American organizations in the city. Goal of this association during the Fight
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