The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-19

The Kids in this mans overseas may wear their decorations nonchalanty and brush off inquiries how they with sincere annoyance, but their Dads the smiles of Victory All of which leads Up to why Patsy Porto, florist of the happeSt men in this section of the good old UsA for he has received word that his Carl who served with mechanized outfit in Germany has been decorated with the Bronze Star medal An official copy of the citation burns hole in proud Patsy's pocket, and supplements the heat wave but Patsy is immuned to any discomfort he is so ticked with the youngsters feat and the recognition &C., corded him. And for that matter, is Mrs Patsy Porto, but mothers are sometimes forgotten when dad steps put to take out the bow behalf of the family Well, Dad has all the in the world to be happy He ved through one tough conflict himself when he served with the Immortal Yankee Division in World War and any who knows the history of the 18th Division knows that it went no Cooks tour of Europe had no time to spend in French wine cellars German beer gardens They saw plenty of action and those who came back or who are alive today to tell about it have glorious memory to cherish MT. and Mrs Porto have two sons in the service, being represented in the Army and Navy Mr. Porto the first commander of Floro Post, ltal- ian-American World War Veterans and now with a bronze star add the ays collection of honors the Rortos happy May the family reunion be held soon
 Cpl Bill Greca writes from Orlando, Florida his base unit, that he would appreciate word in the column about his "In the Subway Rush. and encloses copy of the song which IS writ- lH "In the subway rush evry morning and night, you don't get seat then that's alright You stand all the train" Thanks for the copy, Bi we'll try it over on piano.
 Waterfalls . . On a hot day nothing sounds cooler than swift running water and the best speed is made by waterfalls. Judging by the worlds largest, those nonetheess :. When the Naugatuck River has had the advantage of plenty of rain, you will see water going over at Beacon Falls One of cur most slghty falls at Kent set well into the woods, the adjacent territory happy picnic grounds You will see them -falls-at other points along the Housatonic river
 In fact there miniature waterfalls in many parts Of the state you where to look and what streams to follow . Montmorency Falls in Quebec is slightly and falls from height of 265 feet no great height put cascade hits earth the falls disappearing into the ground Kent in Connecticut and even Niagara m New York state and Canada are small by comparison with Gavarnie in France ,385 feet Yosemite in Call forna (62O feet), also Ribbon at Yosemite 6l2 1ee) as well as many other falls in Yosemite and Yellowstone Park What must be particularly picturesque falls is the Grand Falls at Labrador in the Hamilton river which in series of rapids and Tn the hnal drop ol 3o2 fleets can be heard twenty miles away Loser home than Kent Falls is Nonnewaug Falls between Bethlehem and Watertown which is a popular picnic and playground for trlppers
 Dogs and Victory Gardens-J Seth Jones, gen. eral manager The Connecticut Humane Society urges all dog to control their pets during this season of growing crops Animals need exercise in the sum- we'll as the winter. good brisk walk Tn the morning and then one in the afternoon will suffice The simplest method of control at the owners home IS construct trolley String wire between two poles considerable distance apart. Put ring on the wire and attach the dogs leash to the ring Be sure there is some shade near If possible the backyard gardener should enclose his plot with simple fence Of chicken wire or any other material that you obtain. Under no conditions should the farmer resort to poison This is an punishable by law. Reasonable lntelll- gence good and sound planning and supervision will make the animal problem minor one.
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 Good Night.