The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-04
In Toddy's Mail Atty. Daniel Pickett SugBests Site For Mattatuck Histor-
 icaI Society.
Waterbury, Conn, October 1, 1o45.

Gnlu8S Jnelr conScdenCe dtctatel done, they have to communicate. 4 man who has flown over Water. bury at a low altitude said he could not understand why such a large parcel of land so centrally located as Pine Hill, was left vacant, anc uncared for. Another person, wl1C like many of us has a lost and dis. abled member of the family result ing from the last and former World var, said she recalls after the Span. tsh-American war large cannon captured from the enemy was brought up on Pine Hill chained to the rock at the top, holes drilled for posts flying large American flags, and for months the cannon was loaded with powder and fired by the citizens in their celebration to illustrate what a sight it is.
 At night she recalled the burning of the Ku Klux Klan cross there a few years back, saying the ten- dency of the people when they wanted to make worthy display was to seek Pine Hill, that the vet erans in their decision would follow this tendency when building their home.
 Some members of the Boy Scouts were enumerating the various activi- ties Of their organization throughout the country during the war and felt their new home should be near the veterans memorial. They talked with with the Girl Scouts who are in a similar position to them and both took it up with their superiors. They were informed 1t was a situation where the boy and girl should fol- low in the footsteps of the big brother and sister and if Pine Hill was selected there would be plenty of room for all.
 The Girl Scouts knowing about the Red Cross felt that the girls in that organization would like to join the movement to be all to- gether for the same purpose and were not mistaken as shown when the idea was explained to all.
 The Mattatuck Historical society held a meeting the other night to mark its 76th anniversary which is being celebrated this year. It's on- ject is to acquaint citizens and others about the history of Water bury by exhibits of articles, paint ings, sculpture and the like. Not only veterans will be honored but many local men who have been outstanding in the legislative, judi cial and executive departments of our government, manufacturing concerns and other businesses car- rying family names years back. Some who have labored in the spir- itual field left remembrances. The Historical society's present quar- ters are not as suitable as some others in the state to make an elaborate display of many things of interest to our citizens. Some members think kindly of Pine Hill as 8 means to increase their ac- tivities.
 For some time past, people con- nected with the SilaS Bronson Lii. brary have been seeking advan- tageous site for their new building, Tn q talk with one of the officials some of the aspects of Pine Hill were pointed out, such as a good neighborhood centrally located, convenient to all sections of the city, abundant parking space and pleas ant surroundings with a quiet at- mosphere for reading. He was also informed it is the middle of our township which is now almost built ID. He promised to take it up with She other officials who would give At careful consideration.
 We have all read in the papers about the efforts made by the Y. M. 0. A. to acquire enough land to accommodate future expansion. It has outgrown It's present site years ago but no one thought about changing its surroundings or at least did anything about 1t. When the idea was suggested that 1t sell out its holding and move to Pine Hill 1t was most welcome for its possibilities.
 The Y. w. O. A. girls many Of whom live around Pine Hill were very enthusiastic about the proS- pect of having their home there. By their interest they are showing throughout the city, many feel they will maintain larger memberShlp throughout the years than the X' M. o. A.
 Some women associated with the Council of Catholic Women saio they had been watching for years the eff forts of the Knights of Columbus to establish 6 home there. They feel that if they act as ladies auxiliary with the Knights of Co- lumbus Q home will sOUn be es-
 They recall reading in the Bronson Library the History of Wa. terbury where detailed accounts or visits made by the Knights of co lumhus of New York ciGy and oth- CTS to this city to honor the grave of Father McGivney, It's founder, buried in old St. Joseph's cemetery. A home on Pine Hill overlooking his grave, they said, would be a ttt- ting monument whcih alreoay mas been too long delayed.
 All those organizations and others should unite and move into this beautiful spot where the ball tielos, parade grounds and lawns could pc enjoyed by all in common making Q magnificent center. The plan IS for the City of Waterbury to acquire title to the land, then create a Memorial Commission composed or the highest officials in the interest," ed examinations. Certain parcels Of land would be sold to the or Rani1ations with restrictions as to iise and resale so that all would be protected in their investment. Tha n0narnlsaion would have control