The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-04
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Good Evening.
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Good Evening,
Pay OFF Tme-For years as a civilian and as com.
missioned officer in the U, s. Army Ralph R. Greer OF
Waterbury, has preached argued and demonstrated the
value of photography in the study of diseases in medical
and surgical in general Prior to the war he headed
national organization of photographers who abored in
vain to sell the idea officially to the u s. government Out
in Hines ILL.,, Ralph a member of the staff of the u s.
Veterans Administration gained considerable experience
and made progress in his missionary work When he en-
listed in the Army and assigned to the u s. Medical
Museum in Washington he started to click on all fronts
Demonstrations, conferences trips to battle fronts and
pictures and pictures and more pictures became mestones
in his progress. Ralph Greer sold himself and many OF
his ideas in photography to the Brass Hats He Will
retire February 18th with the rank of major He will be-
attached to the American Medical Associations staff
engaged in the expansion of the associations motion pic
ture program He will also serve senior consutant
with the Veterans Administration in medical illustrations
and visual aids and will set up structure within the or
ganzRtion for visual information service His ideas in
the Army will be carried by units he assisted in organ
izing. SO the major has the happy compromising
thought that his ideas not fantastic as some OF
the military big wigs thought and that his per-
sistence has added something worthwhile to medical SCI
ences ceasng campaign against sickness and ds-
So ends another story Of home town boy who had
an idea and made it click.
II Makes One WOnder-A little verbal bouquet of
membrance appearing in the Tower last week possessed
the power of spreading its sweetness to unsupported
and into the hearts of many who were moved
by the tribute paid "BrOOkyns First Lady,, the late
Annie S. Begnal by Miss Helen L. Casey. To have lived
life that inspired such an authorizing of sentiment as
expressed by Miss Casey. Miss Begna indeed must have
been of excellent character inspiring person
atty and whom anyone would be hOnOred in calling
friend. Several readers of the Tower who did not
know Miss Begnal and who do not know Miss Casey
personally have fit TO convey to that the tribute
which appeared truly beautiful "Oh it is nice
to live in community where takes the time to
translate into words the affection and friendly regard
they cherish for friend neghbOr. Wouldn't life
be enjoyable if people would reveal their
hearts real dictates and share with others estma-
tiOnn f WIN lives and
of sunshine in daily deeds neghbOry action There
many of who fail to the gold in our daily
associates We just wait until they pass and some
points out their worth and beatedly per-
sOna lOss writes this reader. Yes it would be nice
indeed if Miss Casey persons of Miss Caseys splendid
mind and heart would more letters that
all of could share in the appreciation of those
know and love those thought we knew but never
analysed our feelings for them.
To the champs Having drunk freely and deeply
from the cup of period of years only
natural that the youngsters who carried the coors of the
Sacred Heart High School to its first scholastic champion
ship should find the taste of victory sweet consong and
compensating They the champs of the Western Con-
nectcu Conference They have vanquished teams from
nearby that delighted in the past in showing
the youngsters from the city youngest high school how
much they had to learn Throughout the testing period
the Sacred Heart kids have displayed magnificent
sporting spirit They defeat after defeat with smile
and the sustaining thought there will be day of reckon
ing day They found comfort in the statement of
their inspiring leader, Rev. John Dial that they were
pioneering blazing the trail for those who would come
after them and who would day scale the heights denied
them. Well the 194546 team has gone the top and
hasten TO send congratulations to the team to its
COACH Edible Conlan, to Father Dial and to the student
body, swell group Of youngsters who gave their all in
maintaining the morale of their representatives the
basketball court and baseball field. Yes it is likely that
sports writers may claim that Crosby Wildly Leaven
worth could spot them" (Sacred Hearts, ten fifteen
points in game but the Sacred Hearts realize that their
athletic Class rating only classification based
istraon They have the smallest number of male stu
dents of any of the local high schools but what the school
may lack presently in athletic talent it than supplies
in scholastic ability If you the institutions according
place the of Sacred Heart top and you will give
it is very nice thought TO entertain.
National Commander John Stele of the American
Legion certainly touched off fireworks" intention
ally uncOnscOusy when he publicly advocated the
placement Of the popular war hero General Omar Brad
ley with "a seasoned business man.. The implication is
Of course that the Legion wants action. Whether
Mr. STEELE went about the matter in the right way is
open to question: but interpreting the feelings Of
Der of young local veterans the demand for quicker
action Is rampant Thousands of eX-servicemen get
ting their initial experience with government red tape
and the inevitable delays that unnecessary Some
have already charged is the "Od around" Actu
ally they haven't anything yet. With thousands
Of claims being filed daily and with a limited clerical
force on duty in Washington, 1t Is going to be long,
long time for results to be achieved. The boys will be
obliged TO wait but apparently the Legion of the Opn
ion that the situation calls for action and Commander