The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-06


 With "blitzes" meath the blue dome,
 I'm going to drive old car again
 Among the hills of home! EM EM
 Congratulations to Mary Hodson who recently elected secretary of Waerburys new Y. w. c. A. Alert resourceu and pleasant the blueeyed Mary made hit with hundreds of from all walks of life when she served WomenS personnel counsellor at local war production factory and we've been hearing equally favor able reports recent work young WomenS secre tary of the Y M. c. A. Happy sailing, Mary. Henry Mathis who is now turning night into day since he's been transferred to the first shift reports life would be wonderful if the would only shine The former night superintendent just loves that native of South Carolina Henry struggled with New England sub-tempera- lures for approximately decade before he could truth fully report he enjoyed life in New England. Herman Braunsdorf is buster than the proverbal bee of late boosting the Seventh War Loan drive at both plants ot the U s. Time Corporation. Anne Norgren is walking on air these days for Sgt. John Norgren came home last week after serving for the past two and half years 3n the African and Italian campaigns Anne, patrl- otc lass from the South, who was bride of only few onths when her husband sailed away to the Wars 1n- vested the Norgren entire nest egg in bonds last year ct bond rally Anne also made very stirring speech impressive in fact her factory associates met their quota that night.
 Salute One of the most highly treasured decorations heroes have worn proudly since the days of George Washington and his valiant army has been the Purple Heart It is paid in full receipt for services rendered to the nation symbol that has shed blood suffered injury in the performance of actual combat duty No wonder World War veterans cherish it and experienced thrill of pride in exhibit ing it explaining how it It is indeed treasured keepsake and it is fitting that the owners and the date of the citation be inscribed on. it. It is also befittng that of the cys best known jewelry firms should make gallant gesture of ap- preciation by offering to heroes of forces free engraving for their decoration. There strings attached to the offer The firm phrases nicely and without any commercial embellishments in its statement. "This gesture part is to try to ex press appreciation in some small way for the sac rifice you made in behalf of country salute to Gale Jewellers B East Main street. for the senti ments expressed, for the splendid service offered Would that their of appreciation widely in evidence! It would make for kinder sderate world. And happy ending note may add that glad so many battle-scarred veterans lave found pleasure to visit such hospitabe estab shment Gales to have their Purple Heart inscribed that future generations may be mindful of their tributon to Victory. Yes the dreams of veterans of and happier world must be getting better every day.
 Fratenal Chatter caucus of delegates to the Supreme Court Convention Foresters of America will has four interested members past Grand Chief Ranger Ralph R. Brandely and his alternate Ralph L. Brandely his dad also past grand chief ranger Grand Court Treasurer William H. Dunlavey and his alternate John w. Humphrey, both members of Court Welch of Water vile and both past grand chief rangers. The tion will be held in Philadelphia next August And just at present Court Welch is conducting it's annual nival on Thomaston avenue and entertaining members and friends each evening" Regardless of grand court ol supreme court conventions Bill" Dunlavey and John Humphrey have been served with official notice to be hand and aid the committee of arrangements at the carnival tomorrow evening at the WaterDuTy LOdge of Elks the Louis M Holland Glass; will be initiated It is tribute to past exalted ruler, grand guy, outstanding citizen and member who ypifies the finest sentiments and principles of Elkdom. Many "old time member will be anxious to be hand to greet "Loue and to honor him for his years of loyalty to Lodge 265 Sheridan Council has held it's annual election of officers and the way is open fol another big year for the local K of C. In addition to celebrating its 6Oh anniversary the council has program varied activities to sponsor The membership is gaining rapidly Applications pouring in from homecoming veterans 1945-46 should be outstanding year for the "Kaceys'
 The greatest salvage drive of all goes on. Water burians vii. be given another opportunity shortly to attend public meeting and hear of the remarkable achievements of group of unknowns who have man. aged by moral support alone reclaim for society the lives the talents and spiritual qualities of persons 7:45 o'clock Station WTIC will broadcast the first of
 series of three lectures the aims and Objectives of Alcoholics Anonymous For its splendid contribution to community health work this station awarded placque with national citation during 1944-45. general meeting will be held here this month and prominent speakers will disclose why the A. A. move ment without fan fare is clicking and why hundreds of persons have been successful in combating sick ness as real as pneumonia malaria what have you. The work of the clinic at Yale along similar lines has received universal cOmmendatiOn We mention these few little facts not because privileged to be af fiIiated with guiding spirits of A. A.. but because 1Ir VNyD%nu