The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-11-13

bury They are the numerical Identification of two vet erans groups of two different national organizations of World War veterans ne m o, .Ia rySSp po.t oSss unit of the American Legion in Connecticut Post NO iOA4 the number recently given to the Catholic Veter- ans chapter organized by veterans residing within the boundaries of st. Francis Xaviers parish The history of No is well established and known The history of No 1044 in the making and judging from the evidence nov available it will be interesting history. The parish Is rich in membership material It has many fine traditions to sustain Just at present organization is proceeding smoohy Maurice F. Shea is the guiding genius at pres ent assisted by Edwin ODea and Joseph Mulcunry They have made their appeal for recruits and the response o date has been most encouraging St. Francis Aavlers parish may be represented by one of the largest and most progressive groups in the state is interesting to note that the St. Francis unit known as No lO44 of the Catholic World War veterans will have as It's members scores who proud of the fact that they enrolled on the roster of Corp Coye Post Mo- American Legion Both organizations have much in common and much to inspire the most dligen effort Best of luck to both
 Don't know how you feel but I'm getting fed up with shortages. Not much the fact that you cant get stuff but the treatment receive when you go shopping Couple of days ago went looking for trunk hinge for my Ford First parts place hit was sorry The clerks eyes lighted with Rendsh glee my request
 Boy, oh boy, trunk hinge! Brother, don't you know hinges the bottom of the list? Boy, oh boy darn few hinges sold and he didn't have In stock anyway. Oh Okay, he'd order one for me. Of course he didn't know when would get it. l ordered one, but tried another place just for luck The clerk there just stared at me as if insane All he said was nope" But that look he gave Next store the guy just laughed and laughed. Boy, it funny. So said to heck with it and went home to read the funny papers, Heck even those aren't too eOmca these days.
 I'm having funny experience with one of the big national weekly magazines. My mother had suD- scrbed to the weekly and all was well until six or so months ago when the darn thing stopped coming. Then she got notice that due to the fact that the subscription had not been paid for, it would no longer be sent handled the matter wrote and told the outfit that had the cancelled check payment We'll couple o weeks later started to get two copies of the magazine One addressed my mother and one to me- Also got letter saying they acknowledged my claim of payment Wel' two copies nice but wrote the magazine anyway, and asked how come getting the extra one got
 reply saying the subscription being sent to me by mistake. They begged my pardon and said they would halt the flow possible but that due to inexperienced help it would take several weeks Well, that was six months ago. Pm still getting free magazine every week.
 really do wish it stopped. The thought of magazine dealing in international being in such state of con- fusion rather scares me.
 Around the town . Brilliant flowers still bloom in many yard and garden, thanks to the October warm spell Some gardens look almost as fresh and bright as they did in June. Envy of the unsuccessful minority the fortunate few who able to secure tickets for the Army Notre Dame Fantastic prices offered for of the precious ducats were refused Toy sections of stores bugng with paythngs for Christ mas The latest offerings in the toy line fascinat ing to grown-ups to children. But then they always It's sweet cider time again and cider fans are happy. This years good crop of apples means pentui supply. . Wonder how many families will have some other meat beside turkey the main dish at ThanksgV- ing? We heard dozens of people say when poultry was about the only meat available that once other supplies back they'd stay away from turkey and chicken for a long, long time. The Police Department has begun remedyng dangerous traffic situation by banning park ing any time the north side of Green Street With parked both sides during dances and other events at the several halls in that driver had to snake his way through holding his breath and praying for the best
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