The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-20

Watch Your Step Buddies! From coast-to-coast it has become evident that the organize has become epidemic among exservicemen Waterbury about to witness the organization of five veterans groups two in the North End one of coored ex-servcemen ii present plans not discarded in the Brooklyn dis trict; ou East" and one among youths of French descent And incidentally there is talk of another unit for veterans of Italian descent with possible utilization with one o the two major organizations the American Legion or Veterans of Foreign Wars. Before the war Waterbury had than 90 different veterans groups and auxaries The 6Oth mark is not impossiblity within the next few months Experienced organizers read the handwriting the wall Some difficult days just ahead for of the organizations well the old unless denite conservative is chartered
 There is possibility of several Legion Posts and several VFW. units with the result that unless the possibility of conflict in plans and policies fully appreciated and the proper safeguards taken there will be headaches. Incidentally it is reported that several petitions have been filed in Washington for national charters. Plenty of position looms Friends well wshers of the buddes hopeful that the organization plans are basicay sound, that real inspiring principles will be the nerstone of the groups and that radical influence it generally believed that World War II veterans would move into the quarters of World War and "take over Tn slow peaceful harmonious way but apparent y the desire for new faces new surroundings and programs is dominant. We hope the buddes remember the Divide and Conquer slogan could apply to future veterans organizations in the United States.
 Fancy That If you want to check on how to
 take care of lawn mowers ask the who loans Every comedian knows that the first hundred jeers
 are the hardest And most of the brides these June
 days seem to be we'll grOomed. One of the best tips
 these days is don't, a cancel. Many do not know
 which side their bread is buttered but they certain N know which side is jelIied It Ohio Swiss
 cheese producers went strike leaving the rest of
 in the hole. The modern youth keeps his father
 strapped, but who remember when father did the
 strapping. Getting down to earth is of the best
 ways to get at the root of things. The young lady
 across the to be looking the dark side of
 things since she bought those smoked glasses.
 What peculiar thing would be if the bride DID enter
 on the of her father instead of by her
 tum!. Junior has just graduated with high honors
 so he's going to follow up with high old time this Sum-
 with the sky the limit. .. .
 Congratulations will be in order next Saturday when delegates gather in Bridgeport for the state venton of the Veterans of Foreign Wars It. Shea
 Hilary of this city, will be the recipient the bouquets for its successful sponsorship of the essay contest among high school students in Waterbury, The success feature is best explained in the statement that the local auxiliary produced the winner of the state prize William Walsh of the Sacred Heart High School He will be guest of the state auxiliary at it's coming convention and will be presented the award for outstanding literary talent It will be the fourth time years that Waterbury has been awarded the state championship prize. Crosby High School student and two pupils of the Waterbury Catholic High School have been honored previous sons. So Lt Shea auxiliary may revel in the pride
 its encouragement of young students have been marked by outstanding It is also matter of pride local high school officials realize that the standards of teaching here such qualify ambitious students to compete with the best in Connecticut-and win! No other community in the state has record to rival Water burys The decision of the judges in deciding the win ners of the national prizes being awaited with unusual anticpaons In view of the high rating given the local contestants essay Waterbury be reckoned with in the disposition of the awards cash prize of $ OOO No. on the list with gold medal for good measure.