The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-12

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 ronpht folks we forsake our reliable telescope to bring you the Towers new accessory tne par abolic rnke' We pause before bench in the Green anu address chap who looks happy must believe III SanCa Claus and seems contented that we VenIureo @ t1s guess "New Dealer" relaxing. Pardon us, ST. Wou1u YOU care to tell the readers of the Tower the cause o that happy expression your face Now speak rlgnS into the mike" and he did, and heres the @ ra that guy Churchill is trying do He wants to freeze m all the kings Europe King George will hold down ms job Look at the Reds starting trouble in Italy trance Greece Belgium and all the world. Look down in Washington it an't the tired old men who are pcKerlng and fighting as "Tom" Dewey said. It's the young dplo anyone ners Here is and only 19 days left of Leap Year and my oldest daughter hasn't even got nlople in the matrimonial pond I told her to get some new bait And furthermore who would suspect there would De cigarette shortage top of so many other shortages so soon after the big elections when the Democrats assure us everything looked rosy at home and abroad Here camped on a bench don't dare go nome, my W11e' my daughter and my granddaughter are waiting to meet me at the door, demanding to know II got any "smokes' for them Am happy? Why, tell you the only happy people in the insane asylum They can't hear these radio commentators and read the headlines They don't know that the Seectve Service train and the WING have just come out of huddle with plan that should have been placed in effect three years ago. and It wouldn't be upsetting many families now After this bond drive is over the income tax men are going to take us the cleaners for keeps telling you if that big bunch of politicians down in Washington would only get to work and stop all this ****.!!'X* Sorry folks "happy New Dealer has exploded and must bring broadcast close Just tune 1n some OCner eve ming and our parabolic mike will bring you comments direct from the street and he's got the lowdown on everything -sometmes).
 "Coonel" D. J. Moynahan was a visitor to the Tower during the past week, having decided to renew acquaintance while his Sabbatical leave man. aRer of the attatuck office of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company The ''cOlOnel" was presented his title back in the early days when the Civilian Defense Committee organized its program and selected Mr. MOynahan to take charge of the mounted police divis ion. The colonel being enthusiastic horseman and member of the local riding groups soon had mum. Der of recruits signed up. Although the fortunes of war changed rapidly, there came no call for the
 mounted police to go charging into action but they served their purpose They ready for the test. In his daily work the colonel continued to show the young fellows have perfectonst operated. His office won the national championship of the company for four successive years The colonel has placques to show and memories of success friendships and cooper atiOn to cherish.
 Topics of the Day: The woodman's axe has fallen upon another mighty but ancient elm the northwest corner of West Main street and Holmes avenue. With its removal goes the familiar sign giving the location of the Christian Scientist Church Holmes Avenue salute to my fellow comrades the Legionnares Their plan to brighten the Christmas holidays by distributing gifts ohospitaized veterans in the United States was given the endorsement of local churches Sunday when formal announcement was made of their plan the berS of the different congregations urged to participate Buy gift leave it with the merchant from whom you purchased it, with your and address The Legion will place It in the hands of some deserving veteran Christmas morning and to the glow of happiness that accompanies the consciousness of good deed performed you VIII near rom that grateful lighter for freedom
 Many war workers did their shopping last Sunday and bought Christmas trees and accessories alert merchants remained open for the trade. The Salvation Army kettles are in evidence again. echong the sound of falling coins, which means number of needy families will be Nsted Christmas eve and provided with the essentials of holiday dinner. You are asked to give to the worthy cause. Some 1,500 city employees are faced this week with problem of mutual interest although of the distant future for someher pension Faithful emoyes should be remembered and give assistance when time calls for the test and there should be some equitable incentive for them to render loyal services
 The two following written @ N and Frayda Gelman at Driggs school veV daughters Terrace - ' " "0-""4i
 BUY ANOTHER BOND
 Let's all pitch in,
 We've 8 to
 We've got two
 Tokyo and Berlin.
 So do
 And a
 
 Who're fighting for you there" They're giving their
 So don't
 Till each is home
 In his family nest.
 another today And speed victory along the
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