The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-12

TT era this winter all the state. Chs and ahS gree. the sights nights when all is aglimmer with lights greens and tinse. The Nativity scene which was once restricted to churches used more and more as su- able Christmas decoration. not only In prNate homes hospitals institutions schools and stores, but also in city and parks This custom is to be encouraged Waterbury adopted few seasons ago. and the creche was constructed the northeast side of the Green in easy distance several of the cty large churches and at " point where pedestrians to and fro n steady stream all day. This year will again welcome the NatNlt! scene and tree the Green the latter at the south end Hartford announces that this year Elizabeth Park has been selected suitable site for the Nativity scene lhe natural setting and background with many evergreens fine choice for the Christmas tableau The tableau Will be arranged on the green between the two drives that the park at Prospect avenue Many ot these Chrsl customs have been out since the start o the war p again this year with peace earth and gas m cars It will be a pleasure to view what each community has to offer in the way of suitable decoration
 Town Topics-Schoo children of Waterbury are competing in title contest. Attractive prizes will De awarded to the youngsters submitting the most appro prate for the little publication that reviews so m terestngly the mighty commendabe activities of the Junior Red Cross members They are doing spendld work here and they justified in publishing few ol their many achievements. It Is interesting paper and deserves attractive name. Each school in Wa terbury will submit three suggestions and board oi judges will select the in their opinion is the most suitable Corporal Coyle Post, American Legion, en- ters the field tonight with attractive program in Temple hall and several distinguished sol0sts are featured. Good luck to the LegOnnares on ther ne" enterprise. May the series arranged be successful The next attraction the social calendar for the post will be Victory Ball. Some splendid possibilities loom among the number of applicants who took the examinations yesterday for appointment to the pOhce department. From the city has the chance to build according to specifications that is in respect to age height weight. As to the quality in character that will be up to the young man to develop. It can be- if the powers so decree Cynical friends say NO but we will leave the final to Time. Waterbury should have efficient policemen and fremen as well as teachers and other employees with incentive to serve and the compensatng thought that their efforts and ability will be recognized and rewarded. Dr. Thomas McLarney welI-knOwn skin specialist and practitioner formerly of Waterbury and now of Hartford IS visiting here at the home of his son, Thomas j. Mclarney' We, Place. Seventy years young, the Doctor can hold his with the best of them.
 An Open Letter. To Congressman Joseph F. Talbot. Dear "Joe There is daily appeal in Waterbury for some worthy for clothing for food for funds water burians responding with their characteristic gene- osy and sincerely regrettng their inability to do more We are being asked search homes this week and find wearing apparel that the poor the needy and home less of devastated areas may survive the winter months The need is great and urgent Americans are asked make sacrifices that relief in various forms may be extended to distressed nations It inspiring and comforting that the great American public is cooperative but how about the Federal Government it's War and Navy departments From Philadelphia Navy Yard comes
 story widely circulated by Drew Pearson the columnst to the effect that 12 carloads of aviaors leather jackets valued at SAP each being sashed the back so they can be condemned and burned Men working in the Navy Yard claims Pearson protested and offered to buy some of the coats, but turned down. From other veterans hear stories of Wanton destruction Of Army and Navy supplies food clothing and valuable equipment To my way of thinking, Mr. Congressman, they should recall the American prosecutor from Nuenburg and call for the cour-marta of the Brass Hats who wan ton their destruction of articles badly needed at home and abroad How one offset propaganda that the receipts of the Victory Bond drive in various ways will also provide material for bon fires? It is nothing but sabotage Men serving prison terms for attempting to interfere with the effort The FBI bounding men for less So, "Joe why not inquire of the War or Navy Department if Mr. Pearsons story is true obtain explanation and then sporsor bill to hold mi- tary bigwg responsible to the American people for the manner in which he spends wastes their money It is difficult to talk of sacrifices if such destruction is officially sanctioned by high government officials. You will be doing your nation service of great value. Sin , cerely, Constituent.
 ( Music One of the most important events of
 the season in music to have been the return to
 this country of Maggie Teyte, English soprano. Local
 music lovers and those who attended the Paul Prentze
 concerts in the early days of Buckingham hall concerts
 will recall that Miss Teyte to Waterbury. We
 have a concert notation to that effect.
 Many became acquainted again with Miss Teyte and
 her art listening to her radio recals others went to
 hear her in person. No longer young Miss Teyte main
 tains position in the musical field to be enved. She
 is artist par excellence, the fine points of vocal art
 managed by her to the delight of audiences and sas
 faction of sharp critics. This week Miss Teyte guest of honor of the Metropolitan Opera Guild at the Waldorf Astoria in New York and many famous persons kn music, present among the 1,200 attending. Torsten Ran new Swedish tenor sang and merry musical time had by al judging by reports of the .f event.