The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-20
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Good Evening.
BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER

Good Evening.
 We haven't had the opportunity yet to chat this interesting plan with such experts as Miss hatn- Ieen Crowley Henry Begnal, probation officers, but in general way the proposal mas sS aS when carried into practise. We must credit Don Mclaughlin star of the Blue Networks David Hard ing-COmterSpy" for the observation. 1t may be the means of recreang more desirable home atmosphere It may make mothers and dads more conscious Ol their great responsibilities at all events It is Mr. McLaughIins contention "That one of the best ways to combat juvenile delinquency is to establish schools to train parents of delinquent and predeinquent chil dren. Much juvenile crime is born of the ignorance Oi ens need to be educated along the lines of their legal responsibilities, the of community recreation facll-
 es for their children, child health the correlation of home church and school the understanding of the chd's emotional life and the training of the child for useful work. The model for such parents school the in existence in San Francisco Calif where parents of juvenile denquents given the alterna- tves of jail sentence attendance at the parents school for eight weeks"
 Sammy Sirica of 137 Chestnut avenue has to make application for another ration book for last Friday morning as the family clock struck four the LonglegS Etork left his lovely better half the former Rose Prro of South Leonard Street. her third daughter. Both Momma and the newcomer Ermlnia, are doing very nicely at St. MaryS Hospital The proud pop, operator of meat market on Union Street for many years isn't passing out the smokes, because he can't get his hands on any, but is readily putting out his big right m1tt every time cOngratuatory friend steps up to the coun ter Joe Evans of our composing room, Connie Lar son, North End mXoogSt, and Jack Raynor competent bowler Infested to New York last Friday night and Jimmy Bvins and Melio Bettina box 10 rounds to draw in Madison Square Garden though the trio were unan in their opinion that the Cleveland coored lad had been robbed. Yesterday marked the feast of St. Joseph patron saint of St. Josphs Church and it's pastor, Rev. Joseph Vaantieus The day also marked the end of the St. Joseph Novena at that church which was very ably conducted by Rev. Dr. Joseph Vaskas MIG. rector of Marianapolis College in Thompson Conn
 
 onfon ip, %I,oR R,pc Mart Jacobs, former Wiby High School athlete may seem happy these days advising patrons their choice Of haberdaShery, but matter of fact his thoughts are frequently with the 2Sth Infantry division lover there" for the old 28th is his former outfit and he knows many of the youths serving in the 1O9th Regi ment. Sidney inducted in the military service in August 1942. He trained at Camp Gordon JOhnsOn Florida Fort Devens Mass; Fort Croft South Caro- lima; Camp Sibert, Alabama; Camp Gordon, Georgia, also Camp Butner, Ga When he was handed medical discharge in December, 1944 he was rated as an ex- pert rifleman. A Browning Automatic rifle or a Garand rifle is familiar weapon to him. His outfit is and Sidney is following their history making exploits with more than usual interest. Sid is the of IsidOre Jacobs well known proprietor of that well known emporium known as Jays Young Mems and Boys Shop on South Main Street. And greetings to another friend of years standing Leslie Strauss president of the Strauss Hardware Company. Lesies in the business game is like page from of Algers books, but all the success that he achieved came the hard way which is saying that he worked hard and made the grade The prestige of his store tribute to his efforts One of Leses friends who also made good in big way, in fact in nation ally internationally spectacular way is Adrian, Hol lywoods outstanding designer of those stunning cos tumes the glamorous stars Adrian is former Naugatuck boy and great pal of Leslie Here's wis- ing greater and fame to both and measure of good health thrown in for Leslie.
 With the buddes Members of the Lieutenant Shea auxiliary Veterans of Foreign Wars have extended invitation to the students of Waterburys five high schools to compete in their tenth annual essay contest The subject for 1945 is What AmericaniSm Means to Me- Local state and national prizes ranging as high az in ton Waterbury has sponsored three state champions in ouryear period and already the committee has been assured of most representative number of entries The DAV. initiates large class of members tonight Corp is on it's way to the 6ooth mark Wheeler Young Post is readyng another big surprise class While the Legion, D.A.V and VFW. are the only three vet erans organizations officially chartered by Congress other units functioning nicely also. Florio Post, ItalianAmerican World Veterans, started their member ship campaign Saturday night with an impressive class initiation Forio Post has the chance to make it's unit the largest in the state the present enthusiastic spirit doesn't wane with the spread of Spring fever and the approach of Summer heat. Incidentally there about 20 or 3O local veterans units and their auxareS in