The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-08
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Good Evening.
By THE MAN IN THs TowER

k Good Evening.
 Airing It. Listening in to the Metropolitan Opera presentation Saturday of Donizettps meodious opera boue, "Don Pasquale" recalled it's streamned showing in Waterbury little two years ago when it was feature of the Fine Arts Series, and presented with settings costuming, and twopano accompaniment The opera given at the Met for the first time in years revival and was delight to hear As we recall Stella Andreva sang "Norina" Louis D'Angeo "Don Pasquae" in the production here, the roles superby sung Satur day afternoon by Bidu Sayao and Baccaon It seemed to be merry afternoon at the the light and beau ful music excellent and the cmactic quarette bringing the next to last scene to an effective close.
 Editor Tall Towers: Your tribute last evening to the late William H. Muus splendid. Every word of it rang true. We, his neighbOrs, wondering why his obituary notices included reference to his work Selectve Service boards. It is refreshing to learn that others knew and appreciated Mr. Muus many fine qualities Up here in this section always had the deepest admiration and respect for him. He fine citizen, excellent neighbOr and a sincere friend We knew him in all three roles, but a neigh bOr had more intimate view of his gentle nature, his genial disposition, tolerance and sympathy "BP' Muus among his flowers and putterng around his gar dens the most cOntented man in the world. He at peace with the world especially when his early Spring efforts boOmed and he walked amidst riot of color and an atmosphere laden with fragrance. He was noble soul and peace to his ashes May he live in realm of perennial sunshine, flowers and beauty. One who : shares your estimate of him. A Friend
 The Mack Sennet pie-hrowing comedies and the days of Keystone cops like something in the dim past but at that most of remember them. Of that in comedy Slim Summervile will be remembered as of the finest cops of them a Slim passed away the other day just after rounding the halfcenury mark. He of the screens outstanding hicks His early fame rested such parts but it in part comedy role in All Quiet the Western Front that he achieved distnc tion in the role of Taden In the Senne studios he SIP week lad and in the middle of the 1930s he $175O week man, when he played full length comedies with Zasu Pitts
 One of the beIated Christmas cards from the South Pacific is of unique design, Okinawa stye showing lone soldier boy trudging along with Christmas tree over his shoulder for the cover and inside Santa in the traditional red outfit pulling a ship to short. The verse inside reads: "As for snafu" situations in this Army I've seen some pips, G. Is asking Santa Claus, for this Christmas sent ships The card from S/Sgt. John F. Lnstedt who is looking forward to a white Christmas next year
 To the Man in The Tower: From your observation point would you be kind to direct those fellow citi yours the fire station to deposit the old clothes that they no longer need In doing this kindness they really starting the groundwork of and are taking the necessary steps to lives rather than end ing them have been doing during the last five The giving of clothing will not only warm the needy In Europe Asia and all other parts of the world but will also put glow in the heart of the giver. We questing that each donor attach card note to the article donated the Victory Clothing Drive and act Ambassador of Good Will One garment from each and every man, and child in Waterbury is the goal we are striving for It shouldn't be hard to reach you look from the Tower peek in the dark closets around town and remind the good people that now in the time c give the clothes they no longer need to those who uO 0eeQ of the Fire Stations in the City. WHAT CAN YOU SPARE, THAT THEY CAN WEAR!-Bl Brewer, chair man, Waterbury Victory Clothing Drive.
 ', Editor of Tall Towers: don't wish to appear in the light of etter-writing crank for goodness knows, editors must have plenty of them on their necks, but there is little matter of personal interest to me and perhaps to other motorists don't mind paying tax or a tribute to the City of Waterbury when park car in the downtown business district. know the police department demands it of and checks my time very zealOusIy. ought to know for have been pre- scented with few tags. Now if am to be charged for the privilege of utilizing city street while am on business errand transactng business for livelihood and for the of paying taxes 946 valuatiOn) why is reasonable to presume that the City should pay some attention to the conditions under which park! mean the streets. The other day a busy street l thought mountain climbing as pulled up in front of a store Grand street. When returned to my car and noticed that the parking meter indicator still in my favor felt relieved but here's the rub! It took five minutes to get out of the parking space rear wheel of my had sunk into ice crevice It spun around so much that glad there Is good these nights the tire situation If the police quick on the draw tag why isn't the street department alert to clear the streets of and ice in the busl ness sections and permit autOss 10 park (a much per minute) in a comparative easy frame of mind? l am willing pay what the meter calls for and really don't mind the tax q almost wrote assessment and
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