The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-02

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 Red Feather At the sign of the Red Feather 1t is indicated that all and sundry jump onto the band wagon or onto the Community Chest and keep things popped up for the next few weeks to help fill the Chest and also add another bit to the War Fund So If you notice plenty of excitement around town, messages from the loud speaker the green spirited talKs over the radio and busy drive workers rushing hher and thither you will know that it Is all for good cause You will be urged to Be Generous in Victory" The Tower tonight echoes the slogan and Is ready to endorse any undertak ing that gives helping hand to our many excellent so- Cia agencies such the Boy Scouts the Boys Club the Corner House, The Girls Club the Girl Scouts Neigh borhood House the M c. A. the Y W. C. A., the Anti Tuberculosis League, the Mental Hygiene Society, the Nutrition Council St Marys Hospital the Visiting Nurse Association the Waterbury Hospital, the Day Nursery, the Diocesan Bureau of Social Service the Chldrens Center Jewish Home, Lincoln House, St. Josephs Or phanage the Salvation Army and the Veterans Advisory Center That to be the roll call of those who VIII benefit from individual contributions You know folkS that there children right here In Waterbury need trouble young people needing guidance and train- ing sick persons in need of proper nursing care aged and handicapped persons desirous Of comfort , returning veterans needing counsel and advlce in making their civilian adjustment That's the lay of the land, "BE GENEROUS IN VICTORY
 With the Army Corps in Korea-LIke the over. whelming majority of Americans serving occupational duty in this liberated nation, Pvt Mariana E Corona, l0 of Waterbury Conn., thinks Korea just about tne most beautiful place one could serve In outside the United States Korea is a nice place." Corona said re' gently land 1t reminds me of back home didn't ex- pcct to find trains and street The people are wo' dcrfu and they admire the American soldiers The son of Mr. and Mrs M Corona of "A West Porter street. Mariana is serving with rifle company of the famed 7th Infantry Division.
 Around Town |. .. High winds Saturday about mid afternoon sent folks skurryng around hanging onto their hats those who were wearing such things Those who were down town without topcoats returned home later in the evening with their teeth chattering .A man went staggering across In front Of the AponecareS Han Ia Aiafpa Uhiah ance, but the catastrophe was simply hunk Of dust in his eye which blinded him rnomentarily sunday the fall suits and heavier coats were seen In abundance Golfers played the courses in a stiff wind, landing back at the clubhouse with ruddy complexons Those articles in smart store window are not museum pieces they are just cross section of the seasons new fall hats from caots to cartwheels A street cleaner goes about his busy duties brSkng ahead Of him fallen leaves cigarette butts matchboxes orange pees broken bottles and such litter tossed careessy there by paSserS- by Cars and cars and cars come careening in Water town avenue following some Snappy games out at the stadium Hot WenerB, harnburgersl Sirlon steaks sold herei Solid head cauAower potatoes from Maine! Signs Of the times and early Autumn Goodbye now'
 Gloucester where so much picturesque beauty is ir' 'termingled with the arduous and otentimes tragic, business of fishing officially closed It's tourist season last Saturday Windows of many fine seaside hotels ana US brmmng antique shops evidently have been barrcaded for several weeks against those northeaserner that blow down from New Foundand But for the next six months residents are looking forward to enjoying the unSuf- passed beauty and peace Of Cape Ann without interer. ence from visiting rubberneckers Natives will tell you they're glad to them come but they're glad to sec them go' Ard ag temperatures dropped some 45 de- grces ever the weekend with bowling wind blowing from the aa visitors said they just happy to be going oo RbbernecksrS shvered as they watched hardy wnd-beaten fishermen unmindful of the icy blasts, work necessarily to meet sailing schedules Tons of mack cre and cod were being hoisted from holds huge ne.s spread for drying In the wind and crates of provisions were taken aboard War and the meat short age brought prosperity to the busy seaport Never have dar-yed children of the Portuguese fishermen appeared go well dressed or SO healthy. Many fine shops ana restaurants have sprung Up along the narrow streets And amid the quaintness that clingS to Gloucester Ike the odo of drying fish, blazens onyx and chrome estao shent named Of all things shangria' It IS to won der what dlouceSters tough old Seanen think of this modern version of the tumbledoWn wharf care where weary fisherman could not only be assured Of power fu snort of rum for dime, but also a raucous laugh and many an interesting brawl.
 
 Ben Franklin Had Word For It .'Tn passing Ben Flanidin in state enhancing the Silas Bronson Library property return the nod he gives us and agree with him that . They that give up essential
 liberty to obtain little temporary safety deserve nel ther liberty nor safety That experience keeps Gear school but fools will learn in nO other Ben seems to be saying also Remember that time Is money That ideness and pride, tax with heav. for hand than kings and parIiaments If we get rid Of the former, we may easily bear the latter Ben eeetg 10 have wise and amused and tolerant look as