The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-27

Brass Nuggets The merchants of the city are stil counting the receipts of the unprecedented holiday shop ping spree Many have taken hope that lS47 s eong to be biz year in many respects, The appointment Of Judge Thomas MoloS of the Court of Common Pleas to the vacancy caused by the widely regretted death of Judge Francis paott of the Superior Court was well received in Waterbury, Judge Moloy is excellent jurtst He of the democratic type and has faculty of winning and holding ones respect and confidence, He is known to thousands of Knights of Columbus members as their state deputy, He has been frequent visitor here for k of c. events, !, Former Commander Thomas Hickey of the Waterbury D,AV is spending the holidays at his home here, He is recovering from major operation which he underwent recently at the New Haven General Hos. ptal He win return to the U, s. Veterans Hospital at Newington to convaesce Greetings tonight to our ou friend, Captain Dick Leroy, Dick in his long, exciting career was an outstanding member of the Waterbury Police Department He lost the sight of an eye in the service We trust Dick" and the Mrs, enjoying the holidays and that they will continue to enjoy health and happiness for years to come, There is plenty o mterest ny reading in the service record of Captain Leroy He Is one of the few remaining "od Guards" who watch ing daily events from their sideines, Don Coviello, The Democrats popular photographer is treasuring number of fine Christmas greeting cards One he es- peciay appreciates from State Police Commission Edward ], Hickey, Even the state cops like "Our Don," making the choice of the year unanimous
 More Orchids To The Democrat and Tall Towers Our good wishes and sincere thank you" for the months of iSiS. To The Democrat we wish that the 12 months of 947 be full of continued friendly feelings success and pr0sperity-The Waterbury League for Liberation of Lithuana Thanks for the good wishes We hope the League and its many members and friends win continue to look to The Democrat for the coOpera ton and assistance it deserves.
 
 We'll spoken, Jerry, my boy. It's the truth, 50 help us! In planning to terminate his duties Executive Press Secretary in the office of Governor Raymond E. Baldwin, Jerry Hallas veteran newspaperman, has few kind words of his associates in the newspaper eo Jerry been eyewitness and recorder of history as made by Connecticut and it's energetic citizens Jerry dis tributes some of the credit in directions he believes credit is due and here's his letter of thanks and comments "Before leaving my post Executive Press Secretary, want to take this opportunity thank you for spen did cooperation and help to personally during the more than two years that have been in the Governors office As a rule most politicians have tendency at least priv atey to underestimate the role and importance of the newspaper and radio in the field of government and regard them a necessary evil As a newspaperman am proud say that Connecticut newspapemen and radio men are intelligent able and of their responsibility to the calls of public service During more than four years of service with the state part of which covered war years personally want to say that in my honest opinion the effectiveness of the press and radio in making our state what it is today can be over-esmaed You have helped to make this record Thanks again for your help and cooperation. With Best Wishes for Merry Christmas and Happy New Year-JERRY HALLAS."