The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-05
Good Evening.
BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER

Good Evening.
 Off the cuff . Spring shakeups in the police depart ent were reported few this year. One veteran goes on the night shift there has been switch in telephone operators at headquarters and few minor assignments but nothing approaching snake-up. Miss Edna liar of the United States Employment SerVlce feceVg the meted congratulations of her many friends on her appointment manager of the Merden office The pro- motion was well deserved for Miss Harmon has always been an efficient courteous and cooperative enploye "Ted" Olschefsk, Sr of the Democrats composing room awaiting surprise coming of Sergeant Ied Jr. The latter wounded in action n Germany nos pitaized in Scotland and then flown to this country He has yet to receive furough home and no contacts have been made with him since the day ne arrived Ill the U S. and reported his happy landing by telephone State and local police are staging an lnStructVe safety campaign in their so-called drive aganst oeec tive brakes. They really giving some valuable ups to automobile and drivers. If they are compiled with there will be fewer pedestrian accidents, court cases hospital bills other incdentals in the future The highways too crowded for comfort these days with antquated "jalopies" and there is little need o1 prolongng their inevitable consignment to the junk yard: John Bulger popular banker rates mem no bershp in Waterburys Early Riser" club He may be observed almost daily stepping brsky through the cen tral green shortly after M During the past week it has been early rising also for Judge T. E. Conway and Prosecutor Frederick Palomba They were on duty this week in City Court which partially explains their early morning appearances in Exchange Place.
 Drives and more drives and all seemingly bigger and more widespread than Waterburians re- sponded noby to the appeal of the Greatest Mother of Them A subscribed the desired $215OOO to the Red Cross War Fund. It was tough gong toward the finish but the confidence of the committee in the generosity of Waterburians never faltered. Two quietly sponsored drives being conducted locally The donations will go to Gaylord Farm, which has played a great part in the road health for many Waterburans and the Berkshire Farm for boys. The latter institution has record of rehabilitation which places the farm high above institutions which boast of disciplinary methods for handling youths Young in the service write home and gratefully acknoW- ledge the influence the farm played in their lives
 The clothing drive here is expected to "click. The Community ChestWar Fund has announced its date of an annual appeal The Lucky 7th" War Loan drive is being prosecuted with unusual energy and enthus- iasm. Various local groups holding membership drives and in the background being grooed for public presentation are two or three more campaigns that will under the general classification of drives In peace drives evidently indispensable The 'touch the publics pocketbook is pronounced these days because it is known that has brought prosperity to many and the purse strings are loose Antiinflatonary measures have prevented many from plunging into wild orgy of buying, spending present 'cash' hand and mortgagng the future to meet in stalment payments.
 Principals of high schools have been authorized to May 14th the names of the winners in the art awards offered by the United States Time Corpora tion. Twelve paintings have been selected from the many submitted and each painter will be compensated for his efforts The twelve S100 prize paintings will be used for the 1946 Ingersol Art Award calendar Speak ing Of prizes the annual " F. w. essay contest closed mpatently awaiting the decision of the local judges state arbiters and the national jury Prizes range from $50 locally to $000 nationally for the best essay What Americanism Means to Me-. . . Another item o local interest to high school students that have commented on the subjects of painting and writing, that the first annual oratorca contest sponsored by h Knights of Columbus and the Catholic Youth Organ zation of Waterbury will be held next Friday evening r K. of c. ha The theme of discussion will be another public headner"A Plan for Peace" Four contestants will compete in the finals for prizes offered the James F. Arnold Memorial Fund administered by the K of c and by the Catholic Women's Council. The orations will be held in lieu of the annual debating contests which the C. Y O. sponsored for the past six years When the boys have returned home and when the minds of high school seniors are not perplexed by the thoughts o military service, the debates will be resumed.
 Let it be recorded that Waterburians hungry for meat during World War II. Thursday noon patron at local restaurant looked discouraged at menu consisting of one meat dish-namely, praised beef-fsh, eggs and Omelettes Evidently concluding generous portion of fish would be nutritious the customer dejectedly ordered mackerel But the praised beef is delicious" said the waitress Look large juicy pieces of beef'. The customer looked . . and looked again "Is it possible?" I can't believe my eyes" he declared Look, make it double order .. and quick"
 Good Nioht