The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-09

But by nS1 ana large sr war
 The year of 1945 will be remembered the Golden Harvest season for residents of Washington Hill sea- of colorfu inspiring memories, rich and fruitful III achievement and of contempations refreshing and n vigorating Oh what makes The Hi the object of such sentimental value thought and tribute the pride of gen. eratons? What sets it aside from other districts that have memories also to cherish and view with equal pride? Why has it figured so intimately in the social the poi tical the athletic and what is significantly the igos life of the city? Yes indeed the stories of Te H legend Its heroes and heroines have been parad ed before the minds eye In the fa currently honored sons and daughters in great numbers in exalted and humble stations of life will be returning to the of their birth and childhood years to participate in great home coming event, the Golden Anniversary of the foundation of the "rea heart, anmatng spirit of the neighborhood-The Church of St. Francis Xavier Glanc- ing the eetng years to the coming of the early
 Irish families of Waterbury, historians record that the immigrants from the Little Isle met with marked hostility and especially ostracized by inhabitants ot the community Overcoming or ignoring these obstacles of racial and religious preudiceS the newcomers estab-
 sed their homes here reared their children in the love of God and country worked long, hard hours in the mills of their time to fashion with their brawn and skill the basis the presenday Brass Empire of the World Their children became priests scholars nuns teachers, civic leaders stalwart policemen valiant remen, war heroes and sterling citizens to leave their imprint others to inspire emulation to make Waterbury a hosptable, neighborly productive community of world renown One may write of the sections leaders from any viewpoint that appeals to his her fancy historic appreciation but tonight pause to tender flower of sweet remem brance affection to the early generation that set the Sdcr1TlceS, way They sleeping their eternal sleep just over the M but they most assuredy moulded the lives of the men and women of succeeding generations who have made the spirit of 'The H potent influence in the lives and affairs of thousands. In the fa the har vest time of memories when happy families gather to the 50h anniversary of their parish church may their gratitude to God be voiced in appreciation of what made their neghborhood great in the history and esteem of Waterburians-the unbroken, golden thread of deep spiritual inheritance. Hail to the h
 May the glorious traditions of the past be the hamburger of great deeds of the Church May St. Francis parish it's shepherd and flock continue it's great mission May all the residents of the district of all creeds and races en- toy the community happiness they merit.
 Along the way Queen Anne's lace is crowding the gOldenrOd in bud The landscape is typcally August. There is brassy ensemble which would the locusts forsso during the heat of the after racous tones of the crickets and occasionally katy did in just to give variety to the August choral
 There's your first sign of the vegetable harvest; stand covered with sweet corn squash, tomatoes, lima beans and cucumbers The fields behind the stands tell the story that the vegetables are fresh from the gardens to you: The Heuben & Tower ana Avon Mountain come into view the Blue Hills sharply etched a clear day Hit-Ormiss gardens attract the eye gladioi of many colors, phlox, znnias and admiration. A white church in the village stands out amidst the surrounding greenery WoOdbury lies low and peaceful of an August evening" the long
 street pleasant and dreamy leading you one end to
 the road that leads to Washington, back to Water town; the other end straight along to SOuthbury with its fine old houses, and eventually breaking up
 
 So there you an August evening if you ride for hour or two through surrounding country that never fails you
 Our best wishes tonight extended to Abe Kuper- man of the K. & D. Jewery Co., Inc South Main street. who according to mutual friends is taking supervised rest at St. Mary's hospital Abe is also the highly teemed treasurer of the Jewish National Work Alliance, whose members join in the expression of the sncerest wishes for quick return to good health We hope the attending medcoS recommend few days at AbeS cot age at Woodmont with few extra games of 'gin rum my for diversion. And tonight also greet that young fastrising barrister "Ed Sweeney. "Ed" sneaked by another milestone lifes highway quietly the other day that his best friends and close relatives caught off tune the Happy birthday to you, etc. We remember the days when the Sweeney brothers (Ed" and John, in the Democrats advertising dept) were billed YaleS premier wreStlers, champs in their Specve classes If you wish to discuss age don't mention H to the Sweeneys They have that perennial youthful spirit that defies Father Time and such ornaments calendars. Another election campaign looms Note political reporters have Maurice Tangney and Vernon '. Hall, comment for their respective parties, Demo cratic and Republican, venture forecast results You're right Both confident that the voters will do right by peoples party the economical seeing lead efs Write your speech friend we know what the words and music" of the political bards. Little Old Waterbury will take the buildups, the radio speeches the promises the incidents and whatnot in it's stride Let's have old-fashoned campaign this timeit will