The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-26

Conception They provided real colorfu military touch to the setting and the attention they excited al favorable and complimentary. Don't bow, fellows, look out for headgear
 There will be no shortage or candidates for appoint ments callmen to the fire department super numaryies of the police department The most aurng bit of advertisement todae has been made by the var ious boards originating with the fire and police con- missiOners. approved by the finance board and now awaiting the official OK of the alderman. We have reference to the pay increases. The fireman or the policeman of IA grade in the future will be com pensated the basis of $25O0 per annum.. It is far from the goal set by the newly formed union advisors It is also long ways from the pay the Old-timers re- ceved for 24 hours day service Of course, We know times have changed! We have left the hOrse-and- buggy days far in the dim past, but contrast n- variably provides medium for speculation progress made and the possibilities of greater progress to be achieved. For the and hremen favor the most attractive salaries possible just remuneration for the services they render the harships they endure and the dangers they face. We have always been of the opinion that there has been "mutual' lack of appreciation to the value of the services of con scientious policeman fireman. Some taxpayers are vigorously opposed to what union leaders call de- cent, living pay and inclined to minimize the inn portance of either branch of servce-unti their
 interests are involved. On one hand there is sur prsing number of 6remen and policemen who fail to appreciate the importance of their positions, the pos abilities for real service and the opportunities for greater award This indifference has resulted in public
 indifference and comparative staemate of progress of benefit to the city and to the men who were willing to faithfully and efficiently to and merit good living and decent pay.
 Friendly contacts-Our sincerest condolences to a friend who occasions has manifested the deep sympathy for others-Mss Julia Smith manager of the State Theatre. We fell that express the sent- ments of legion of friends in voicing regret and the death of her beloved mother Mrs. Nellie Smith of Beachmont, Mass :, Final obseques in her memory were held this morning with ntement in Bos- ton It is surprising to talk to many people and find them sensing the approach of the Yuetide with msgvings mental uneasness. Some admit frankly that the of cheer makes them lonely and blue notwithstanding their smiles for smiles in vogue and one must go along with the crowd Out East there is ubiation among the students of the Sacred Heart High School It's basketball team has vanquished old rival the Watertown High school. Winning a game is thing, but winning Watertown is some thing extraordinarily to merit special celebration Our congratulations to Coach Ebbe Conlan the kids the cherrng squad and the newly formed Booster Club May the prove of many opportunities to sing victory song. There will be real Santa Claus for many kiddies of Waterbury this year. little toy, a pair of shoes coat dress little greatly de sired gift will add of happiness to the observance of Christmas for youngster who has