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Vol. 34 No, 51 Subsirlptlon Pries $8.00 Per Year PRICE 20 CENTS December 20, 1979 Special Services Scheduled And suddenly there was with miracle of a holy night 2,000 nothing more than the Christ the angel a multitude of the years ago when "in the city of child had when he was born in heavenly host praising God, and David, a Saviour, which is Christ , sayings 'Glory .to God in the the Lord," was born. "And it came to pass, as the highest, and on earth peace, good The holy day takes on an es- angels were gone away from will toward men'." (Luke 2:13- pecially important meaning in them into heaven, the shepherds H.) 1979 because it had been said to one another, 'Let us now Watertown and Oakville Chris- designated the "International go even unto Bethlehem, and see tians will be joining with their Year of the Child," a year for this thing which is come to pass, brethren throughout the world remembering the troubled which the Lord hath made known next week to commemorate the children of the world. Many with to us.' "And they came with haste and found Mary and Joseph and the Babe lying in a manger." (Luke Rent Hikes Possibility 2:15.16.) Joyfully, the happiness of At Truman Terrace UnitsChristmas finds expression in music and song. Choirs sing the A year-end deficit for the cent goes to the Watertown Fire praise of the little Babe of Watertown Housing Authority in District, Bethlehem, and sacred carols its operational budget may force Mr, Hayes suggested if the and hymns reflect the spirit of it to raise rents at Truman town could slice the authority rejoicing. Terrace unless payment to the payment in half, or if the state There also is a spirit of town is trimmed, provides a subsidy, "that would thankful humility in celebration Frank Hayes, WHA chairman, be a help right there," of the children's favorite day. In reported at the Dec, 12 meeting Member Barbara Hymel said both churches and private the authority will be in the red by utilities and maintenance bills devotionals, Christians ponder THESE THREE LITTLE PIXIES belonging to Mr. and Mrs, about $2,000, He said rental hikes surely will be higher in 1080, anew the word of the Christmas Thomas Condon, 82 Cutler St., are making sure their Christmas "will cause financial hardship to Contacted later about the story, as it was told by two of His tree is very presentable for , who'll make his expected some residents." WHA's discussion, Town disciples, Matthew and Luke, It visit there — and worldwide — on Christmas morning when all The 100 Steele Brooke Road Manager James Troup said the In is read and re-read, remembered those that should be are asleep. The little decorators, left to right, project charges $52 a month for lieu of tax policy can be changed, and reflected upon. are Kate, 4; Jenny-Brooke, 3; and Elizabeth, 6, (Valuekas Photo) the single units, and $88 monthly but the state would have to con- "And when they were coming for the one bedroom units. There cur. He said a reduction in the into the house, they saw the are 40 in all. town's intake from $1,600 to $800 young Child with Mary, his The authority pays the town 10 "would not be all that much," mother, and fell down, and Council To Study Need percent of the shelter rents, ex- and wouldn't cause fiscal worshipped Him; and when they cluding utilities, in lieu of taxes. hardship, had opened their treasurers, they Of the $2,100 or so amount, 2 per- (Continued on Page 40) presented unto Him gifts, gold For^More Athletic Space and frankincense, and myrrh." The double issues of creating dollars is whether their kids can (Matthew 2:11) more ballf ield space and develop- play on a ballfield, and whether Recreation Lineup Will Throughout town churches will ing the DeVylder property next THEY can play on a field," engage in solemn and festive ac- to the high school will be tackled stated Councilwoman Mary Jo tivities climaxing with the with earnest by the Town Council Ciechetti, Be Fun-derful Four Days celebration of Christmas, early next year, A referendum on Last summer town, education, The holiday vacation will be Colonial Plaza's Skate Odyssey, 9 United Methodist the latter could total $400,000, and recreation officials met to chock full of activities for to 11:30 a.m. Charge is $1.75, and The United Methodist Church, with much of it to be reimbursed. begin straightening out the con- youngsters and'adults, sponsored I.D. is required (check with Main Street, will have an 8:30 Council sentiment Monday fusing and awkward situation by the Parks and Recreation recreation office); ice skating at a.m. Sunday breakfast served in night was strongly in agreement that exists over school and town Department, The slate runs from Mays Rink for first 150 skaters, (Continued on Page 28) that solving the town's athletic fields. The Board of Education Wednesdy, Dec, 26, through 12 noon to 1 p.m. Fee is 50 cents; space woes are a top priority and Parks and Recreation Saturday, Dec, 29, playground reunion at Swift gym among residents, who may be Department have scheduling and The following is a day by day from 2 to 4 p.m. for all summer Notice ready to entertain a massive im- maintenance jurisdictions that breakdown of the programs and staff and playground attenders; The Christmas and New provement project. often conflict or overlap. pertinent informaiton. All are ice skating at Mays Rink for Year's Day holidays coming "The biggest thing people are Citizens have often complained free unless noted: Grades 7 and above, 4:30 to 3:30 as they do on Tuesday have concerned about with their tax (Continued on Page 24) Wednesday p.m. Fee is 50 cents. necessitated changes in Splash party at the high Saturday publication dates for Town school's Frank M, Reinhold pool World chamption yo-yoist Times those two weeks, Gazebo Proposed As for all agesL 1 to 3 p.m.; youth Larry Sayco conducts clinic and Following both holidays, bowling at Blue Ribbon Lanes, exhibition at Hemlnway Park Town Times and the Water- Main Stret, for ages 6 to 12, from School gym from 10 a.m. to 12 Oak Shoppers Guide will be Bicentennial Memorial 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Charge of $1,20 noon. Fee for youngsters is $1.50, printed on Thursday and dis- Plans for a gazebo structure to that figure. All local contractors, for shoes and games; ice skating adults in free; bowling tourna- tributed on Friday, instead of stand as Watertown's lasting he said are being contacted to at Taft School's indoor Mays ment at Blue Ribbon Lanes, 12 the usual Wednesday printing memorial to next year's donate material or services, and Rink, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., for ages noon to 3 p.m. Fee is $1,20, Rib- • Thursday distribution bicentennial celebration were seem receptive, in Grade 6 and below. Admission bons will be awarded to first, se- schedule. Advertisers and met with general approval by the William Owen, public works 50 cents, cond and third places for each publicity chairmen are asked Town Council Monday night, directorwho worked on the land Thursday category; youth basketball open to please take note. Joseph Masi,. chairman of the layout "on his own time," and Bingo party for Grades 3 to 8 at gym, from 1 to 3 p.m. , at Swift Town Times office will be Watertown Bicentennial Com- local architect Stephen Polk School, from 10 a.m. to 12 for Grades 7 and 8; high school closed on Monday, Dec. 24, mission, reported the gazebo, Whitaker, who deslgne'd the noon; open gym basketball at open gym basketball, from 1 to 4 Tuesday, Dee. 25 and Tues- earmarked at a cost of $18,000, colonial style structure, are two Swift Junior High School for p.m., for high school boys; adult day, Jan, 1, News and adver- will be built on the Town Hall Hill people contributing to the project Grades 7 and 8,1 to 3 p.m.; Walt open gym basketball at high tising material will be green near the current monu- already, Mr, Masi said, Disney movie "The Absent Mind- school, from 4 to 6 p.m., for boys accepted until noon and ment and flag pole. It will have a In case the commission had to ed Professor," starring Fred ages 18 and older. Wednesday, Dee. 26, and , 22-foot diameter, and be 12 feet bring in "outside help," the MacMurrary, at Swift from 1 to 3 Information on all recreation Wednesday, Jan. 2, for the high. chairman said, it feels a sum of p.m. programs can be obtained by publications of those weeks, However, the chairman noted $10,000 should be available as in- Friday calling the rec office at 274-5411, Regular schedules will total cost could be well bilow (Continued on Page 28) Roller skating at Waterbury exts, 221 or 300, resume the week of Jan. 7. Page 2 Town Times (Watertown, Conn.) .December 20, 1979 StatPropertye Trooper ment of, spok ethe to approximatel Watertowny 15 resident. He then explained thHistoricale Society high school students about his State Police Academy and how it Speaks To High career Dec. 4. operates and the courses and Trooper O'Mara told the education a trooper is exposed to School Students watertownhistoricalsociety.orggroups the basic requirements before he or she is assigned to a Trooper Scott O'Mara of the for application are: 18 years of patrol. •••••• Community Relations Unit, age, hold a Connecticut state Connecticut State Police Depart- driver's license, and be a state Upon completion of their education, a trooper must spend one month to three months on a patrol with ane experienced PAPA LUIGI'S; trooper and then he or she is 691 Lakewood Ed, assigned their own patrol. KWaierbury • 753-3789 At Mr, O'Mara encouraged those present by telling them the State Police are very interested in peo- r\ ple between the ages of 18 to 21 to We will be serving dinner on help in dealing with crime amongst this age level. He until 10:00 p.m., and stressed very strongly a state New Year's Eve until 3K)0 a,m. trooper must use sound judge- ment and discretion when going Make your New Year's Eve into most situations. reservation for dinner now and He concluded his presentation TITLE IV-C READING LAB students at Swift Junior High School reserve your stuffed lobster. by showing, a film and talking look over the Junior High Journal with Tommy Valuckas, seated Our regular dinner menu will aha he available. about some of his own ex- right, city editor of the Town Times who spoke to the class about periences, followed by a question journalism and news reporting recently. The class is taught by and answer period. Blanche Somma, assisted by reading aide Eileen Cipriano. Pic- Arrangements for Trooper tured left to right are: Danielle Burton, Sue Church, Chris Meier, O'Mara's appearance at the high' Dan Comiskey, Elizabeth Dunleavy, Mr. Valuekas, and Jimmy school were made through the Dwyer. (Swift Photo) Career Education Program.

repair labor, then estimated at Town-Land Owner $2,300, but the town balked. The DOG OBEDIENCE town had agreed to provide 1,500 Fued Finally worth of materials." TRAINING May Be Settled The Council feared setting a Registration Sunday precedent of correcting JAN, 6 at 1:00 p.m. A 10-year fued between an downstream water problems, Oakville grocery store owner and when major work was needed up- At K of C. Hall, Main St, the town may have ended Mon- stream. Chairman James Mullen said the board would get TRAINER 20 m umimi day night when a monetary truce was okayed by the Town Council. "blitzed" with complaints that would bankrupt the town. Puppy Classes, 10 weeks eld & up Harry George, proprietor of Lo Monday, member Joseph Cut- Register by phone Mark Poods at the corner of Sun- broup our nyside and Falls Avenues, In- titta, part of a Council public 757-6540 evenings dicated he was satisfied with the works subcommittee that in- people in the world.,our clients..' Council's "conciliatory effort" of vestigated the matter, said a paying for half the erosion "final offer" of $1,900 was being restoration costs, not to exceed made by the town. This included our friends. With appreciation for 3 Merry Christmas $2,125. $1,600 for materials, and $400 for labor. Mr. George had accused the » Happy New Year town and its engineers of But Mr. George reported an es- we wish you i "negligence" over the past 10 timate he received from what he £ WILD BIRD SEED years for failure to correct a run- believes to be his lowest-priced I Sunflower Seeds f( off problem from nearby contractor had pushed labor MERRY CHRISTMAS! Idgewood Avenue, located above costs to $2,750, a jump of $450 | Suet Cakes ff since November. from M Also Bird Feeders g the store. In the past he has tf*\ Bob, Donna, Elite, Joe and Sherry presented a pictorial history of A motion to okay picking up % H.S.COECO. I parking lot damage he said was f 1,900 was on the floor, and Coun- IHHUHART •'.'"; caused by the run-off, and cilman Norman Stephen's I 45 Freight St., Waterbury | amendment to tack on an ad- REAL iSTATE CENTIR' 274-771 5 brought several photos Monday I 754-6177 f to acquaint the new Council ditional $225 was approved un- 58 Woodruff Av©., Watertov/n members with his dilemma. animously. It was stipulated the In November, Mr. George call- town will pay out no more than ed on the town to split the cost of $2,125, or SO percent. FREE , Tdo Early For Music Sacred is fre- PARKING SPECIALTIES quently played too early in the season — also too often and at Ray Sjostedt innappropriate times and places. Have A A project to encourage good taste would be a worthy' effort DAYS featuring Merry & Holy Christmas for any club or group. 'til Christmas ( isf Minute 274-1471 • 274-2700 GIFT IDEAS THE MATTATUCK BANK WILL CLOSE # aCOUPON • DRUG CITY » -GoodThuf 12-2. Milton Bradley STARBIRD AVENGER TOYS Monday or • Hobbies • Cwlts INTRUDER • Gamea Monday BOOKS our employees can enjoy the holidays $33,95 Value ELECTRONIC Mike best friends lor with their families $|9J| SPACE SHIP Christmas Open dally 'til 4 (Drive-Ups 'ill 5) Thursday 'III 6 p.m. (incl. DriveUps) Limit one coupon per customer UXTON LEATHER GOODS CARDS • GIFTWRAP Russel Stover the alii that |i e cks Whiiman & Schraffts

PERFUME TIMEX WATCHES 1161 Main St. DRUG CITY - WATIRTOWN PLAZA Watertown 274-5425 O.kIfltanil|li^iB!fc?l'"AW?!"lSi!i'VValBf&ify # Town Plot Olllci 205 rj.mcldAvD Wnlorli ymiiii. UIIKK n i MI n 91.. QlKvlllB . Ofilta t Coam si. Ollle«: Gor, main I OookB ufv FraiUMtrld.nRoidOlllciiOof.FraiUMorldaf Rd,,Wilof6ury • TlbS/l-INO • I ry HOURS: Open Daily ill 4 (Drhf-Ups •ill Jp. Thura: 9 lo J f/ne/. Drivt-UpallStl: IU n l G Property of the WatertownTow nHistorical Times (Watertown, Conn,) , SocietyDecember 20, 1979 Pag e 3 St. Mary Magdalen Pant Rick Captures Two Junior High Has watertownhistoricalsociety.org 35 For Honors Honors In Competition Honor roll students for the first Pam Rick's first place for rifle fife junior. Donna Caldera; marking period at St. Mary and third in flag highlighted the glockenspiel, Monica Renaud; Magdalen Junior High School, Oakville-Watertown Fife and horn novice, Joey Peruglni; horn Oakville, have been announced. Drum Corp's participation in the junior, Kent Stephens; drum They are: Sunday, Dec, 9 ID&Q Contest novice, Chris Curri; drum most Grade 8 hosted by the Southbury Eagles helpful, Tom Pedane. First honors — Cheryl Curulla, Drum Corps in Southbury. For color guard, Robin Hill and, Kim Ouellette, and Frank Man- Marcy Brouillard took fifth Lori Osowski were chosen as cinl; second honors — Cathy place for flag, and Patti Gursky most improved, Marcy Blake, Tony Cincogrono, Mary was fifth in rifle. Brouillard and Pam Rick had the Ann Graziano, Lisa Heekelman, Miss Gursky also received a 10- best attitude, and Debbie Ayotte Gary LaBelle. Carol Pettinicchi, year medal at the corps' annual was rookie of the year. Michelle Renaud, Timothy Christmas Party. Five-year Noted for corps attendance Roche, Nancy Vltulano, and recipients were Pam Capanna, were Raelea Rinaldl, Michelle Sharyn Wright; honorable men- Cindy Gage, Faith Hudobenko, Renaud, and Karen Zelenlak, tion — Cathy Lavoie and Michael Esther Hudobenko, Rosemary who missed only once, and Deb- Lafferty. Palombo, and Tom Pedane, bie Rlnaldi, Lisa Heckleman, Grade 7 . Other hosts: most improved Patti Gursky, Ann Gursky, and First honors — Tammy fife novice, Elaine Heckleman; Faith Hudobenko, two absences. Gamelin, Patti Lynn Granato, HOLIDAY CRAFTS CLASSES sponsored by the Parks and Recrea- Rachel Radzunas, and Kristen Guard members with three, tion Department recently provided some crafty Christmas capers Bad Tuners, Not Timers four, and five absences respec- for town youngsters, allowing them to make gifts for their Stack; second honors — Lisa tively were Michelle Ayotte, D'Agostino, Stephen Maynard, families. The sessions were held at the Watertown Library on A problem delaying cable Marcy Brouillard. and Beth Saturdays. Pictured foreground, left to right, ar: Laura Slason, Phil Rizzuto, Karen Smith, and Ayotte, Grace Stukshis; honorable men- television hookups in Oakville to Brenda Dumant, Brian Michaud. Background: Rebecca Charles, tion — Lucy Mancini and William the end of this month is at- More information concerning Greg Alves, Dan Slason, Mrs. Chris Fournler, instructor, Julie O'Neill. tributed to bad tuners, and not the O-W corps can be obtained by Stango, Kevin Reardon, Brent Michaud, Mrs. John Mills, instruc- Grade 6 timers as incorrectly reported calling Director Chet Gursky at tor, Denlse Sirois, and Megan Wright. (Recreation Photo! First honors — David DeRosa, last week. 274-3174. Christopher Scharrett, Maureen Stack, Vincent Vaichus, and James Wren; second honors — Catherine DellaCamera, Michael Monterosso, and Alfred Zumaitis: honorable mention — FOR THOSE PEOPLE Cheryl Bouffard. Sister Louise, principal, said ON YOUR CHRISTMAS LIST the honor roll students comprise almost half the school's enroll- WHO HAVE ALMOST ment of 73. EVERYTHING Inspires Music In serious music as well WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING SUGGESTIONSJ. as popular carols, the lives on, Handel's "Messiah," SCRIMSHAW - An excellent Bach's "Christmas Oratorio," Berlioz' "L'Enfance du selection of handerafted gifts for Christ" are noteworthy ex- both men & women. amples of music performed year after year at Christmas. Earrings More recently, Britten's Belt Buckles "Ceremony of Carols," Hon- Necklaces Pocket Knives egger's "Christmas Cantata" and Menotti's "Amahl and Bracelets Money Clips Pill Boxes the Night Visitors" have Thimbles Tie Clasps Trinket Boxes joined the holiday medley of musical treatments. In Czechoslovakia, fortunes are told after CANNISTER SETS dinner on Christmas eve. BRASS KEROSENE LAMPS BOWL & PITCHER Melted wax or lead are A selection of authentic SETS poured into water and museum reproductions for SALT & PEPPER the shapes they form are MILL SETS the signs that foretell the table and wall. future, • BASKETS COUNTRY Glass Reproductions 99' Every Night txeapf FrI. & Sol. Large selections of reproductions Starts Friday of the Old Favorites taken from the Old Pewter Hurt Reynolds Masters. .$3.95 end up Starting Over (R) BELLS — By the House of Goebel — $ Of The Dinner Bells, Leaded Glass 18.95 - Waierbury Travel Westmoreland — Hand Painted Milk Glass Agency ELTON Fenton — Ruby Glass, Embossed and Hand Painted HOTEL 7M.4169 signed pieces, Also in Custard,

The entire Staff of The Water- Brass Bells — Novelty Bells — Pottery Bells bury Travel Agency wishes the Happiest of Christmas Holidays to everyone, but es- peelally to our very good and PEWTER SPORTS FIGUREi — From $ valued clients. This should be Joggers — Golfers — Tennis — Bowlers — Fishing — a bright & happy season, but this year the joy is Skiing — Football — Baseball — Basketball — Cheerleader overshadowed by so much un- rest in the world. We pray for a quick return to the im- plementation of "Peace On Thurs. & Fri, 9-8:30 Earth — Good Will Towards Men", This has been a dlf- Division of the Hashing Nursery Sat, 9-5 Sun, 10-5 ficult year for the staff here Mon 95 30 due to deregulation policies 96 Porter Street, Watertown - - among the airlines and the constant changing of fares 274=8889 (air/sea/car/rail) due to fuel problems. So, we will have a well-earned long weekend \P.S. If All Else Fails, Give A Hashing Nursery when we will be closed Dec, 22nd through Dee, 25th. See and Red Barn Gift Certificate! you or hear from you on the 26th! Have a Happy and safe, Christmas Day, Page 4 TowPropertyn Times (Watertown , ofConn,) ,the Decembe Watertownr 20, 1979 Historical Society •••••••••«••••••••••••••••••••••• ment. I was positive who had done this so I reported it to the TOWN TIMES INC. police and the two boys who live Publishedwatertownhistoricalsociety.org Weekly next door to us admitted that Second class postage paid at Watertown, Conn. they had made the . Watertown High Notes Office locatpd in the George Building, 678 Main Street, Watertown 1 At this season of Joy, we lyNadin«Val«!t(n U jf -ill -I *i -^f ^ Fo! news orlnformation call 274-6721. Address mail to TOWN wonder how much hate these TIMES Box 53 Oakville, or Box 1. Watertown, Conn, boys were taught for the Jewish William E. Simmons, Editor & Publisher people to have thought about do- - Tommy Valuckas, City Editor Last week 18 Watertown High Strileckis. The choir also had a ing this to neighbors. Children do AFS students left for Punxsataw- special selection of songs sung by Leslie Fisher. Gretehen Stockwell not learn' anti-Semitism and and Dolores Semeraro, Sales Representatives ney, Pa., on a one-week student the Blue Notes, those students bigotry of other kinds by exchange. The students were who meet after school, Accom- Franclne Guarino. Office Manager themselves. It seemed not be USPS 635-180 able to enjoy their stay as well as panists for the concert choir and coincidence that the night that learning how other school Blue Notes were Lisa Frank, this happened was the first night systems are run. This is one of and Kim Gyuricsko, and people-when they are no longer of Hannukah, the Jewish festival the short term exchanges the Janet Murphy, of lights. responsive to the community as APS chapter has planned for the The band also gave an ex- reflected in the considered, How can we expect to change high school year. Thanks to the cellent performance. Their songs collective opinion of the mem- our world for the better if we do host families and friends the ran the gamute from "Opus I", a Dear Sir: not start with our children and I find it sad and disappointing bers of the respective Town Com- WHS students met, their stay hot and swingy BO's number, to mittees, then they must be what we teach them about other was also made exciting. "Godspell", an easy listening, that, once elected, a few suc- people? We think that maybe one cessful candidates in both parties removed from positions of but toe-tapping melody, to "A authority. way to start is to simply wish Congratulations to the two new Mighty Portess is Our God", a often forget that it was the these boys and their parents a majorettes, Maria Hasman and political system (including hun- The negatism of Messrs. Mul- meaningful tune. Mr; Pettinicchi len, Stephen and Perrin con- Merry Christmas and Happy Allison Viltrakis. The majorettes dedicated the "Semper Fidelis" dreds of loyal partisans and their New Year, are a very important part of the friends) which was responsible stitutes a malignant growth on march, which means always the face of our community. The Sincerely, school spirit and were present at faithful, to the Americans cap- for their success. Many of these all Indians' football games. The office holders become so stuffed Republican party made a mis« Mr. & Mrs. Al Krasnow tive in Iran. The finale of the take in nominating these charac- 245 Cherry Ave. Apt. G-14 present captains are Anita Vowe choir and band was exquisitely up with their importance, and Cindy Zaza. perhaps because of terminal ters. The Democrat party has performed. The combined choir egotism, that they denigrate the made its share of mistakes, too, (Editor's Note: Police Sgt. Last Friday night Watertown and band played and sang "0 very source of their strength and but I am concerned now with my Ronald Luth, who investigated High's celebrated band and con- Holy Night", and there was also support. These people think that own party and what we did to put the Incident, told Town Times cert choir performed in front of a a surprise for the audience; they they somehow are wiser, more these people in office. that the two youths apprehended, full-house auditorium. The con- along with the choir sang "White intelligent, more knowledgeable In a recent article in an area one 10 and one 17, claimed this cert choir sang many songs rang- Christmas", , was not an anti-Semetic act or have more answers to newspaper, Mr. Mullen brought ing from "Carol of The Bells" (a With Christmas almost upon problems than the majority of up the possibility of recall for directeed toward the Krasnow Ukranian carol) to the spiritual Family. Rather, they said, they us, I would like to wish all stu- people. those who refuse his Judas goat "Set Down Servant". The latter dents, faculty, and citizens of bleatlngs. I believe he and his were "fooling around" the night having two special and intriguing When these elected officials the incident took place. Police Watertown a very Merry fail to reflect the will of the henchmen should be recalled. soloists, Henry Church and Lori Christmas and happy holidays. Then our community cancer took no enforcement measures would be excised. other than a stern warning.) Vincent 0. Palladino 433 Woodbury Road 1752 Calendar Ckktm\ Editor Town Times Set Christmas Dear Sir: Date on Dec, 25 The other day a sad thing was We know that our calen- done to our family. When we dar today is a relatively awoke to a sunny morning, we modirn institution. But do looked outside to see two we realize that in earliest Swastikas on our lawn. One was times, Christmas was cele- dug into the ground and the other brated on January 18? It is was stamped" into the grass with still so celebrated by the Armenian church. Later on, an arrow pointing to our apart- the date became January 6 — and it was only in 1752, with the final change to the Gregorian calendar, that the rearrangement of dates There's fust, one wish placed Christmas Day on we hove for yeu, and December 25, thar's a bountiful CALENDARS Some church people in by GreUMmn Stock well England were very indig- season of happiness! nant when this change took with Bonjii Kane and Barbara place — feeling that some- AN ENTHUSIASTIC ASSEMBLY took place at Watertown High and Ann Gttiinger how they had been robbed School recently, where a program was held concerning the Iranian of 11 days and the corre- hostage crisis. Making his feelings known to the assembly is stu* ABINOWONSALiAT sponding waps. Some of dent Mike Brisebois at the podium, while Principal William P • The Framing Workshop them tried to flnd out if the Williams is at right (High School Photo) " new date were correct by ATWOOD 653 Main St., Wftn. noting whether or not the • Town Times, Int. tree called the Olastonbury ^ For a unique natural gift shop at 678 Main St., Wttn, lliorn (supposedly planted PONTIAC by Joseph of Arlmathea) -•* " ROSEMARY'S NATURAL POODS • Windover Garden Center would flower on the new So. Main St., Bethlehem date or the old. Sometimes Rt. 202, Harris Plains, Litchfield 5874024 the tree bloomed on one day OPEN THIS SUNDAY I2-S, FRIDAY NIGHT 'TIL 9 ORcoll274-6927ofter7iOOp.nl. and sometimes on the oth- 789 Main Street, er, however, depending on OPEN MONDAY, CHRISTMAS EVE,'9:30-5-30" Silk Screened Cover the weather — so that sup- GIFT BOXES of Herb Teas and honey, soups Watertown All Original Artwork porters of both dates man- mineral bath, soaps and much more Plenty ot Memo Space aged to keep up the quarrel U8makeu a for some time. J ^ ^ P Oft box just for you. Tues.-Sat. 10-5:30 Friday 'til 9 Senior Citizens 10% off all purchases

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FOR LAST MINUTE SHOPPERS AT THE POST OFFICE DRUG STORE FRIDAY, DEC. 21st,. 9 p.m. To Midnight SPECIAL PRICES IN EFFECT FRIDAY 9 P.M. - MIDNIGHT, i We Carry a Large Selection Of Russell Stover Candies Whitman Candies And others ...

IT TT111 11 11. IIIIJIII FILM SPECIAL KODACOLOR C-110-112 $1,29 TO C-IiO-20 $1.49 C-126.12 H1.29 C426.20 $1.49 SYLVANIA FLIP-FLASH $1,49 MAGICUBES H1.B9 FLASH CUBES $1.19 TOILETRIES 25% on?» A • Selected Group of Female Fragrances upto50%OFF • We carry ajull line of Channel, Elizabeth Arden, i Matehabelli, etc. CHRISTMAS ITEMS • X-MAS WRAP up to 50% OFF • ALL BOXED ^p DRAWING FRIDAY NIGHT X-MAS CARD S KA050%7 OFF FOR A PANASONIC AM/FM • X-MAS CANDLES KA07 npp Mil RADIO WORTH $32.95 & WREATHS UP to5U Vo v>r t • BATTERY SPECIALS M.4;VY, M/1JVY MORE l\ADVERTISED FILL OUT COUPON AND I\ STORE RED TICKET SPECIALS ENTER FRIDAY,NIGHT DEC. 21 FOR DRAWING Name Large Selection of Stocking Staffers« Address Phone- m 55 DeForest Street 274-5288 Watertown j|j| Pap 8 TowPropertyn Times {Watertown ; Conn.)of , theDecembe rWatertown 20, 1979 Historical Society to elect town committee mem- bers at caucuses to be held next IDEitL TREE HII! SM4LL iPARTMEIVTS month ... Republican Town Com- Apartment dwellers with watertownhistoricalsociety.orgabout twice a week and mittee announced the resipa- limited space will welcome flourishes In full sun BETHLEHEM NEWS tions of Ingrid Buswell, Anthony the Norfolk Island pine, a through the winter. Trim- By Paul Johnion Dupraz and Antoon Hurkmam as natural mini-Ohrlstmas med with tiny ornaments committee members, and named it is lovely, Indeed, To keep tree, that Is a eharminf the branches from sagging; Emil E. Detlefsen Jr., George C. houseplant all year as well. hang the trimmings in a From the Little Town of Eggert and Douglas E. Riccl as It requires a little water Bethlehem Post, Ameriena their replacements ... The GOP bit from the branch ends. Bethlehem our best wishes for a Legion, for the Christmas visit of Merry Christmas to our readers. committee consists of 15 mem- the Red Cross bloodmobile, bers, while the Democrats will The Bethlehem Post Office, which will be at Bellamy Hall on elect 20 to their committee ... whose Christmas mailing tradi- Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.... Date of Democrat caucus has tion has brought it fame, will Wallace Gallop heads the drive been set for January 22, while WE SELL PARTS revert to normal hours after Fri- for donors on behalf of the Republicans will meet the same day, in expectation that most Legion, with a quota of 100 pints night or on one of the two follow- folks will have mailed their cards of blood requiring help from resi- ing nights. Washers by then ... Nearly 25,000 cards dents to achieve ... An annual were processed at the post office program will be Dryers All this past weekend, with the num- held Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at ber of visitors and cards over- Memorial Hall, with everybody Refrigerators coming predictions that gasoline invited to attend and to par- ^PERSONALS Dishwashers prices would hold down the ticipate .,, Bethlehem Fellowship public participation... It appears members are holding their Linda Kontout, daughter of Mr. Ranges there will be little change in the Christmas party this Thursday at and Mrs. Robert Kontout, 1066 total business of the office from noon in Memorial Hall with a Guernsey town Rd,, has been last year's activity ... Staff turkey dinner the feature. named to the Dean's List for the reports are they have been busy Definitely not imbued with the first trimester at Johnson & HOME APPLIANCE CENTER without being rushed as in some Sales — Service — Parts Christmas spirit are folks who •Wales College, Providence, R.I, past years, with the workers are committing a series of house 663 Main Strt§t, Wotertown, Cf, A 1979 graduate of Watertown made happy by the even flow of breaks, burglaries and thefts ... High School, she is majoring in oirtit (rim fifii f,dBrq| Bank the mail ... Each card, in addi- 274.9669 State police are asking folks with dietetic technology. tion to receiving the Bethlehem information concerning theft of postmark, also has a cachet about 15,000 of building equip- stamped by the mailer indicating ment and tools from a construc- it comes from "the Christmas tion trailer at a building site on Religious Cards Town." , Woodcreek Road near Judge SHOP AND SAVE Midnight services to mark the Lane to advise them, with Take Lead arrival of Christmas Day are assurance the information will be scheduled in the three local held confidential... The trailer is In Popularity churches ... At Christ Church the owned by Fox Run, Inc. of Mid- "Sorry, we don't have any Rev. Charles J, Brown, former dlebury, and the equipment must more Christmas cards, only Vicar, will be pest preacher at have been removed in some religious ones." the service which starts at 11 wheelbarrow loads with at least p.m. ... The church holds a an hour of time required... If you These words, supposedly chlldrens' service at 4 p.m. Mon- have information, please call spoken by a saleswoman to day and a Christmas morning Litchfield barracks, 263-5655, or a last-minute shopper for communion service at 10 a.m. resident trooper Peter Kaminski greeting cards a good many Jr. 266-7405. years ago, wouldn't be mean- Blood donors are being ingful now. recruited by members of Residents are also concerned During recent seasons, by house breaks in which money, greetings with a religious television sets, stereo equipment message have led the way m and other itmes are being taken, popularity. The wryly-humor- often with considerable damage ous idea that anyone looking to possessions of the home owner for cards wants some that ... Some of the breaks are of un- show only the convivial side occupied homes, but there have of Christmas was never very been some night burglaries com- funnyi and now it definitely mitted while occupantss are isn't true. asleep ... Folks who notice any suspicious cars or incidents Early cards pictured danc- might be of help by notifying ers and skaters, holly and police authorities. , robins and other birds, beautiful women and Sales - Service - Paris Political parties are preparing charming children and flow- ers by the score. GREETINGS Such themes still appear, HOME APPLIANCE CENTER May the faith that but they take second place ltd the Three Wife CRESTLINE to religious messages—espe- 663 Main Street Watertown cially, "Peace on earth, good (across from First Federal Bank) Men find a home DECORATORS will toward men." in your heart. Cuitomd-made SUpeovers and Draperies EYELEMATIC Classics Provide WE'RE HERE TO SERVE MANUFACTURING 175 Crest Street COMPANY Yuletide Melodies Wafefhury, Conn. In this century, hymns and 1 Seemar Road 757-2761 carols of the Nativity have Merry Christmas Watertown. 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Meniiii-r PDIC PageProperty 10 Town Times (Watertown of, Conn,) the, Decembe Watertownr 20, 1979 Historical Society for John and Anna Popikas, 7 Thursday, Dec, 27 - Morning First Congregational a.m.; Confessions, 7 to 8 p.m. Prayer and Holy Communion, Thursday, Dec. 20 - Training Saturday, Dec, 22 - High Mass 8:45 a.ny IAH Club, 3:30 p.m.; Bell Choir, 5:15 p.m.; Troop 78, CHUBCwatertownhistoricalsociety.orgH for Lewis Archibald and Ann Evening Prayer, 5:45 p.m.; Bible Boy Scouts, 7:30 p.m. Murray, 8 a.m.; High Mass for teaching, Holy Communion and Sunday, Dec. 23 — Church Anna and Joseph Marchetti, 8:30 Healing Service, 7:30 p,m, School Christmas celebration, 9 a.m.; Confessions, 11:45 a.m. to , Friday, Dec, 28 - Morning a.m.; Worship Service, 12:IB, 3:30 to 4:30 and after the 7 St. John's Prayer, 8:45 a.m.; Evening Christmas Sunday, 10:3Q'a,m. A Malanga, 10:45 a.m.; Low Mass p.m. Mass; Vigil Masses, 5 and 7 Prayer, 6:46 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20 - Cub Scout for Peter C. MeHale, Sr., 12 Coffee Hour will follow the ser- p.m. i S m — 5r Pack 457 Christmas Party, Noon; Low Mass for Paul vice. Handbell Choir, 11:30 a.m.; Church Hall, 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 23 — Masses at Union Congregational Pilgrim Choir, 3 p.m.; PF'ers Lemay, 5 p.m.; Bingo, Church 7:16, 8:45,10,11:15 a.m. and 4:30 Saturday, Dec. 22 — Low Mass Hall, 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 23 - One Worship will meet to go caroling, 4 p.m, p.m.; Confessions, 7 to 8 p.m. Service with all choirs sinlng, for Peter Langlais, 8 a.m.; Con- Monday, Dec. 24 — Vigil Monday, Dec. 24 — Christmas fessions, 4 to 5 and 7:45 to 8:15 Monday, Dec. 24 — Confes- 10:30 a.m. Theme: "The Story of Eve Family Service with bap- Masses, 5 and 7 p.m. sions, B to 11:45 a.m. No confes- the Carols." p.m.; Low Mass for deceased Tuesday, Dec. 25 — Christmas tism, 4 p.m.; Christmas Eve members of the Giroux Family, 5 sions will be heard after 11:45 Monday, Dec. 24 - Candlelight Candlelight Service, 11 p.m. Day. Masses at 7, 8:15, 9:30, a.m. Vigil Masses, 5 and 7 p.m. Worship Service with Holy Com- p.m.; Low Mass for deceased 10:45, and 12 Noon. Wednesday, Dec, 26 — Senior members of the Giroux Family, 5 and 12 Midnight. munion, 7 p.m. The Cherub and Choir, 7:30 p,m. Tuesday, Dec, 25. Christmas Youth Choirs will sing. Theme: p.m.; Low Mass for Charlotte St. Mary Magdalen Birmingham, 7 p.m. Day, Masses at 7:15, 8:45, 10, "Why Rang." Can- Full Gospel Assembly All morning masses have 11:15 a.m. and 4:30 p,m, dlelight Worship Service with Sunday, Dec. 23 — Second An- resumed at the church, Sunday, Dec. 23 — Morning niversary Low Mass for Lillian Holy Communion, 10 p.m. The Worship, 11 a.m.; Evening Ser- Thursday, Dec. 20 — Low Mass Christ Episcopal Senior Choir and Youth Zehnder, 8:15 a.m.; Low Mass for Francesca Spino, 7 a.m,; Con- vice, 7 p.m. for Edward Vivien, 9:30 a.m.; Friday, Dec, 21 — JVlorning Fellowship will sing. Theme: fessions, 7 to 8 p.m. Prayer, 8:45 a.m.; Pageant "Why the Chimes Rang." High Mass for Andrew and Mary Friday - Dec, 21 - High Mass Christian Science rehearsal, 3:30 p.m.; Junior = = •' *5 Sunday, Dec, 23 — Service and Choir caroling for shut-ins, 5 All Saints' Episcopal p.m.; Junior Choir Christmas Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 23 - Holy Com- Wednesday, Dec. 28 — Meeting MAE'S YARNS] party at the Ferpsons, 6 p.m.; munion, 8 a.m.; Holy Commu- Evening Prayer, 6:45 p.m.; including testimony of Christian nion and Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Science healing, 8 p.m. Heritage Village § Fellowship caroling, 8:30 p.m.; Christmas Candlelight Service, 7 Senior YPF, 7 p.m. Southbury, Conn. § p.m. Evangel Assembly of God 264-4838 | Saturday, Dec. 22 — Prayer Monday, Dec, 24 - Carol Sunday, Dec. 23 — Morning Breakfast, 8:45 a.m.; YPF Prelude, 10:30 a.m.; Festive Worship, 11 a.m.; Evangelic Ser- Christmas party for third Eucharist, 11 p.m. graders and under, 1 p.m. vice, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 25 - Festive Wednesday, Dec. 26 — Study We wish you a I Sunday, Dec. 23 - Holy Com- Eucharist, 11 a.m. munion, 8 a.m.; Holy Commu- and Prayer, 7:30 p.m. Merry Christmas! § nion and Pageant, 10:15 a.m.; Trinity Lutheran Iva Aloe & Dick Dunbar Lay Readers' Service at con- Church of God valarium, 1 p.m.; Lay Readers1 Sunday, Dec. 23 - Church School, 9:15 a.m.; Worship Ser- 25 Linden St., Oakville Service at Whltewood Manor, Friday, Dec. 21 - Family 1:30 p.m.; Prayer and Praise vice and Church School Christmas program, "The Signs Night and Choir Rehearsal, 7:30 Service, 7 p.m. p.m. Monday, Dec. 24 — Morning of Christmas," 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 24 - Christmas Sunday, Dee. 23 - Sunday Prayer and Holy Communion, School, 9:45 a.m.; Worship Ser- Spectator 8:45 a.m.; A.A., 10:30a.m.; Holy Eve Candlelight Service, 11 p.m. vices, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Communion, 7 and 11 p.m. Sermon: "The Great Good Tidings Tell." Tuesday, Dec, 25 — CHristmas Day. Holy Communion, 9 a.m.; Middlebury Baptist United Methodist Lay Readers' Service at Con- Sunday, Dec. 23 - Morning valarium, 10 a.m.; Lay Readers' Thursday, Dec. 20 - Girl Worship, 11 a.m.; Evening Ser- Service at Whitewood Manor, 11 Socuts, 6:30 jJ.m.; Junior choir, vice, 7 p.m. a.m. 8:30 p.m.; Education Commit- tee, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28 — Morning Litchfield Hills Meeting Prayer, 8:45 a.m,; Bible Friday, Dee. 21 - Pairs and Spares meet at the Church, 7 Society of Friends tfliPi^^faPlKPR'; Jip^R mSmm^^mmm^MB^ &o; teaching, Holy Communion and Sunday, Dec. 23 - Meeting for Healing Service, 9:30 a.m.; p.m.; to go to Le Chalet for a Christmas celebration. Worship, Woodbury Community Evening Prayer, 5:45 p.m.; Center, 10 a.m. Prayer Group, 7:25 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 23 - Breakfast, Fellowship Hall, 8:30 a.m. Following the breakfast, FULL FEATURE TV WITH parishioners will join together in Range & Fuel Oil the creation of Chrismons. Winter Trip To LIGHT SENSOR Worship Service, 10:30 a.m. The Mystic Seaport BARIBAULT' entire church will go caroling to 600 MAIN ST., OAKVILLE shut-ins, 6 p.m. A fireplace cooking course and Monday, Dec. 24 — Service of demonstration will highlight the Tel. 274.3284 or 274.1220 singing and scripture, 7:30 p.m. Parks and Recreation Depart- ment's Tuesday, Jan. 22 trip to . Mystic Seaport. ENGINEERED Openings still remain for the journey. The chartered bus will SINTERINGS leave Deland Field at approx- AND imately 8:30 a.m. Trip fare in- cludes the bus, and admission to PLASTICS, INC, the seaport for the course. A stop also will be made at Ye Olde Mystic Village for a tour and shopping.

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The retail store is always a Ml at BiscQuntedPrices busy, cheerful place. Professional designers Sandy Dahlin and Jeanne Weymer are always busy arranging flowers 296 Main St., Odwiiii 274-W4 a/iid a Mafifvy, Jrew Weam for various occasions; Weddings, Showers, Thankyou or Get Well OPEN Mon.-Fri. 7:30-5-30 gifts, new babies, romances and 274-9251 V.SA funerals. They work with live Beginning Dec, 1 Sat. 7j30-4*30 flowers and silk flowers and will OPEN MON.-SAT. 10-6 make an arrangement for the Sun. 8:00-1:00 J customer using a Loraine Gardens container or in a con- tainer that is brought in by the customer. Poochie Unlimited Most of the cut flowers at the Shirt Stop Loraine Gardens as well as the invites you to visit our Bow Wow tropical plants and houseplants 699 Mam St., Watertown Boutique. Complete line for your that you see in the store have been grown in one of the six fashionable dog. greenhouses on the premises. 274-9361 The spring flowering plants so Now taking orders for your much In demand in April, May and June will be started shortly. Pooehies X-mas Stocking and The splendid, colorful mass' of 4 MORE SHOPPING poinsettlas on display at the IK Santa Hats Loraine Gardens right now were DA YS LEFT! started from stock plants last spring in order to be at the peak Open Sunday of perfection for the Christmas Accessories Include: Holidays, A greenhouse full of and Monday • Coats • Hats • Sweaters • Boots blossoming poinsettlas is truly a Your last chance to shop for the with a beautiful sight. personal touch. • Snowwear • Matching collars & leads Jim and Sharon Brody are co- owners and managers of the and much, much more, Loraine Gardens, Both feel that Over 400 up-to-date transfers plus a rainbow selection as well as running a successful of lettering to print your own message. N.Y, style grooming featuring commercial venture they also Professional hand scissoring, perform a valid service to the Scarves community by providing good Long Sleeve Shirts Personalized quality, healthy flowers and Knitted Hats Cloth Calendars Christmas LINDA RICCIARDI plants to the public whether for Sweatshirts Gift Certificates Stockings LICENSED PROFESSIONAL GROOMER aesthetic or practical reasons, Tote Bags Jewelry whether it's flowers to brighten a Novelty 316 Main St. home or vegetables for your gar- Gifts by appointment den, Oakville OPEN 7 DAYS Mon, 9-8, Tues. 9-6 Jim and Sharon also teach a Mon,, Tues,, Wed., Sat. 10 a,m.-6 p.m, Thurs.i 274-4523 course in Commercial Floral and Fri. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. ' Wed,, Fri, and Sat. 9-6 Design at Mattatuck Community 574-1 §7! Closed Thursdays College, This is not an arts and Page 14 TowPropertyn Times (Watertown, Conn.)of , theDecembe r Watertown20, 1979 Historical Society V.S, "CHRISTMAS" TOWNS SWAMPED WITH CHRISTMAS MAIL Making Old Fashioned, Spicy Because many people wanwatertownhistoricalsociety.orgt a, Christmas postmark pn their cards, letters and packages, each year mil- lions of pieces of mall are sent to post offices In those I Men Cookies places named "Christmas." Christmas, Florida, population about 300, handles One oi the special and speed, beat first 11 ingre- an average half-million pieces of mail during the Christmas season. Located near Orlando, it began as most delicious customs at dients, until just mixed, con- a fort that was completed on Christmas 1835. Christmas is snappy, spicy stantly scraping bowl with gingerbread men cookies, rubber spatula. Increasing Since the whole family loves speed to medium, beat 2 1 them, why not have the more minutes, scraping I 1 whole family join together in occasionally. Using a 1 a happy baking spree? wooden spoon, stir addi- Here's our quick 'n' easy tional 5 to 6 cups of flour into 1 recipe- dough, to make it stiff. MARKET 1 Gingerbread Cookies; Divide dough in half and 1067 MAIN ST., WATERTOWN 1 cup packed brown sugar wrap in plastic wrap. Dough 1 3 eggs can be used immediately or DOUBLE CRISP 1 1 cup margarine or butter, refrigerated for up to two I softened days. Fried Chicken ll4 cups molasses Preheat oven to 3S05 F. 1 1 teaspoon salt On a lightly floured surface Made Daily 1 1 tablespoon baking soda roil half the dough with a .from sheet and remove to This Week's Special 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon lightly floured rolling pin, wire rack to cool. i 1 teaspoon ground allspice 21 Pe, Chicken $Q @@ until W thick. With ginger- Reroll scraps and using 1 teaspoon ground cloves bread man cookie cutter, cut remaining dough, repeat, 12 Potote Logs T • O Tr 1 teaspoon ground ginger as many cookies as possible. 2 lbs. Fresh Mode Salad 14 Vt $2,6B 3 cups all-purpose flour plus Using a pancake turner, Using white frosting, pre- 5-6 cups (to be used later) arrange cookies on lightly pared or your own home 8" gingerbread man cookie greased cookie sheet, han- made favorite, and raisins, I CALL AHEAD 274-5408 F0R I cutter dling carefully. Bake 12 decorate gingerbread men. 1 Early in day: In a large minutes until cookie edges Recipe makes about 2 bowl with mixer at low are firm; loosen cookies dozen cookies. | GooGoodd UntiUntill MMen,< , Pec, 24 SERVICE I

X V1 i EXTRA TREATS FOR YOUR HOLIDAY DINNER Wishing everyone in Watertown I HOLLY WREATH SALADS-using chicory, make a wreath shape on Individual the happiest of holidays. X X salad plates, Scatter cherries or cranberries on chicory to look like holfy. Thank you for supporting X our school since It's beginning, JW' | C AN E A A oU o , S^ ? HT P—S h*tt a banana in colored sugar and set into a ring of plne- SW1!1 fTane Ualf °/ split unsalted almond,.and stick Into top of banana. The almond will actually burn for a minute or two when lit!

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Does Your Chimney need Cleaning? Call '*-. i Maranatha I ACADEMY OF BALLROOM Chimney i »-=?•:!! 1 DANCE Sweeps '£$-"' - for the Professional Sweep X 523 Main St. Watertown I tu*.«__ ,„ „ **, yvjJBfc.. •*»- f (below Country Cinemi) 274-0808 274-5743 573-1255 HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE Counselor Steven Adamski, back fac- ing at left, spoke to a group of parents at WHS recently on guidance services available to students, The meeting was part of a Parents Open Forum. (High School Photo)

k HTI "••f"'" irm^ia^^riiiiw- # - & tats Elia.it IM. ailHll I HIM I 1 II h tjtditill I HIM HI i mill IIHMIl illinl i t* Merry Christmas andaHappy New Year from your friends at in tiiky iliia opportunity to thank you, our good IIIUIHIM, fur thinking of us through the yuur, and to wish The Post Office Drug Store yiiii citlit your fiimilies every juy of tha Christmas Season. We will have extended hours on Sunday, December 28rd for your last minute shopping convenience. COIFFURES DePorest St., Watertown, Conn. 274.5459 274-5450 THOMAHTON HI),, WATERTOWN Property of the WatertownTow Historicaln Times (Watertown, Conn,) ,Society December 20,1978 Pag e 18 Star. Kris McNerney, Kim Dunn, Candy Hinman, Stacey Lowe and Irene Scarappchlelo earned the watertownhistoricalsociety.orgSign of the Arrow. FIRE n Rt. 61-Main St. Junior Girl Scout Troop No. party. A flag ceremony and court LEGAL HOLIDAY Village SqiKff 4059, Oakville, recently of awards opened the program, Botholohom decorated the beautiful skits and demonstrations The only religious holiday recognized as a legal holiday SUN Christmas tree which can be seen followed for entertainment, and in the front window at the the program closed with the sing- throughout the United States HEAT YOUR HOME WITH YOUR FIREPLACE! Oakville Library. The girls ing of Christmas carols, A grab is Christmas. Alabama became STAINLISS decorate the tree every year with bag and refreshments followed. the first state to declare AWUSTAtLf HOT- STfiL LINED ornaments and decorations they Christmas a legal holiday, in AIR VENTS HEATOGRATE, Many of the scouts received 1836. By 1890, all other states W/BLOWIB make themselves, proficiency badges, and Lellie had done the same. Troop 4059 also hosted a Lambert earned the Sign of the Christmas party for its sister troop, Brownie Troop No. 4019, ANTIQUIIRASS Oakville, at the Oakville Library. STRAP HINGIS Everyone received a grab bag TiMPIBID 1| t present, refreshments were ser- GLASS ved, and everyone had a "merry" time. Leaders are Mrs. FIREPLACE HEATING jJNIT Alice Berger and Mrs. Phyllis Atwood; Assistant Leader, Mrs. Rita Belval. Junior Girl Scout Troop No. 4083, Oakvllle, since its return from a November camping trip BLOWiH ... DRAFT DRAFT" •-- at Ansexo in Oxford, has been ADJUSTM1NT meeting weekly in various in- terest groups. Each scout chose a CONVERTS YOUR FIREPLACE TO A FORCED AIR badge to work on, and with the WOODSTOVE CAPABLE OF HEATING UP TO 1200 SQ. help of one of the leaders, has FT. OF LIVING AREA TO 70»F TO HELP COMBAT RISING been working on the require- ments to earn the badge. FUEL BILLS, The troop Dramatics group • Prevent heat loss up the chimney worked on a skit with the help of • increase fireplace heat output up to 10 times Mrs. Edie DeVoid, They put it on at the family Christmas party for • Do-it-yourself installation — less than 10 min. in existing the troop and their guests to en- KAREN (O'NEILL) NEWMAN, Boston, formerly of Oakville, has fireplace joy. The "Dabbler" group, under been accepted as a craft member of the Society of Scribes and • Fire burns safely & efficiently thru the night Mrs. Loretta Lambert's direc- Illuminiators of London, England, She Is the first American tion, has been working with woman and one of only four Americans ever granted membership, various forms of media. Mrs, Newman is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs, John G, O'Neill, 742 Thuri, I, Fft; lu-4 Soli Thumbprint designs were one of Main St., Oakville. 26615294 the projects they worked on. The Cooking group has been learning about measuring recipes and tried out a delicious apple cake recipe under Mrs. Stawskl's direction. The Writer- group, with Mrs. Jane Everitt ad- vising, made up a troop newspaper and distributed it at MANY FINE the Christmas party. SOLVE THEM HERE! The World Games group, under CHAMPAGNES mmvs DU0 „ the leadership of Melanie Land- quist, has been learning games Select attractive wood-grained box from other countries. The girls 4 BOTTLE held a bowling party and hope to from all of put on a World Games Party for your GIFT PACK their sister Brownie troop in February. Lastly, the Pet group favorite has been reading and discussing brands! animal behavior. The girls all brought their pets in for a Pet Show at one of the troop meetings, with Mrs. Laraine FRANGELICO Landquist, Leader, helping them. IMPORTED Liqueur On December 11, Troop No. 4083 held a family Christmas From Italy 200 ML with Glancia Spumante 2 glasses fflERRY CHRISTY AS $4,49 fifth ,95 j AND A $1#eB fifth a* v «. •* ~ We have a wide variety of HAPPY NEW Y1AR $10.55 CORDIALS, BRANDIES FROM Melandn §3,68 1.75 liter and SHERRIES for EVERY TASTE. SERVICEMASTER CAPRI of Waiaihury, Inc. • Champagne«Cold Duck Bchenley PAUL MASSOM 24 Chase River Rd, Wtby. 753.2262 • Sparkling Burgundy Gift Boxed Carafe Trio One each of • Spumante reg, $6,49 Burgundy, Chablis 82.i9 fifth or Rose 1.75 liter 375 ML $5.54 Ca§c of 12*32,30 Gift Boxed SAVE AN ADDITIONAL 10% ON ASSORTED CASES a (scotch, bourbon, rye, etc) 12 quarts, 12 fifths, or 6 1,75 liter bottles mi':;. SAVE 10% ON MINIMUM PURCHASES OF $60,00

WINE GLASSES ICE BUCKETS • FLASKS Imported from France SHAKERS® CORKSCREW GRAND VIN MEASURING GLASSES 13 os. wine taster SET OF 8 BOXED POURERS • GLASSES reg. $12.95 and many more Looking forward to i % your continued NOW 9M patronage In 1980 1075 Main St. dpinstrlp Watertown 274"6766 Page 16 TowPropertyn Times (Watertown, ConnJof , theDecembe rWatertown 20, 1979 Historical Society watertownhistoricalsociety.org Art Spreads Story Of Original Ideas Make Birth The Nativity scene has A Gift of Cash Special always stimulated and challenged painters and If you're really up a tree (no pun intended) about what to give sculptors. , someone, agiftofmoney is really not crass when it'sglven with a In turn, great works of little thought. What with prices skyrocketing every day it will art depicting the story of probably be a better choice than you imagined. the birth of Christ have, Given in one of these ways it surely won't seem cold or imper- through the years, en- sonal: riched the Uves and en- * Enclose cash or check with a menu from an interesting and hanced the spiritual unusual restaurant. insights of millions. * On a large sheet of colored paper trace the shape of a Christmas tree and cover it with dollar bills held on with Invisible stick Earliest Christian art tape. was simple and graphic, * Put a check or money into a box of cracker jacks or small as clear and easy to appre- "money bag", (Available in a local bank or easy to stitch up). ciate as a comic strip. MRS. EDWARD HANKRY, left, personalized some Christmas * bnclose your gift in a symbolic container—in a liny sewing kit Later, religious paint- balls for eager customers at the Dec. 11 Polk School PTO Christms for someone who makes her own clothes—in a toy watering ings became stilted. Fair. (Polk School Photo) can from the 5* and 10* store for the gardening enthusiast—in Then, Italian Renais- an inexpensive money clip for anyone. sance painters instilled re- * A gift certificate will leave the choice to the happy recipient newed warmth and hu- who can use it to advantage at after Christmas sales. manity into art, renewing, * For commuters or city workers try a book of tickets attached too, individual art appre- to a train schedule or a bag of tokens. ciation, through their na- * A Savings Bond is a good Choice because its value increases tural, lifelike creations. over the years, and your bank will put it in a colorful, seasonal gift envelope. Their work pined much from the stimulus of the changing times and the THE BEAN KING new approach to art, fos- In parts of France, Spain, and Mexico they still eat a tered by the support of the special 12th Night cake, in which a single bean has been Medici and commissions concealed. The finder of the bean is hailed as Bean King — a survival of an ancient pagan custom which ehost the for paintings and sculpture King of the Saturnalia by lot in this way. from the church. For Instance, Raphael, SWEDISH CROWN OF CANDLES famous for the "Sistlne Madonna," came to Rome In , the Christmas season traditionally begins on December 13, when a young girl in each house assumes the from Florence to do a fres- role of St. Lucia, wearing a white robe and a crown of co decoration in the Vati- lighted candles. The custom goes back to Viking times can at the same time that when, under the old calendar, the night of December 12-13 Michelangelo was painting was the longest of the year. The Lucia girl symbolizes re- More than ever, of turning light. the celling of the Sistine Chapel. Ghrisrmos, home is Artists from other coun- where the heart Is. In the tries,.too, fraveled to Italy, special bond of friendship, VI there to experience and be ACCIDENT!! influenced by Renaissance we pray your hearts and CALL: 226-9137 thought and feeling. homes are filled with peace f and happiness. > ISDV REPAIRS ITS RICH •FREE ESTIMATES symbolizes the WATERBURY • TOW SERVICE riches of the East, brought realty • MISTER CHANGE by the Wise Men. AUTO BODY • MINT JOBS Watertewn, Cf, FROM '59.95 How to Keep 274-9201 1713 THOMASTON AVE, PHONI 753-1143 Yule Plants Yes, those cherished holi- day plants can keep on grow- HOUIS D, SEGUR, INC, ing into next year. As a tropical plant, poln- settias like plenty of water and warmth—70 to80 degrees. BEHBEEE} Be sure to keep these plants Insurance for all your nttds . in a warm place at night. Talk to the professionals Though they blaze with Jim Mullen, JOB Cunningham Christmas! time to draw Laureta Zibet) fiery-red-colored balls, Jeru- !••' salem cherries are rather cool natured. For them, the tem- ^^^jfiM close family and friends 229 West Main St. \imufsMfg perature should be held at 60 and celebrate the time- e-/Wat rtury,Conn. "^Laureta Zibell, to 85 degrees, Avoid over- e watering. honored traditions of f~ the season, V, s \

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iis ^vici.: ,T*<*, •""*'* Hi^SWi, 250 Chase Ave. "Tft7 Waterbury Shopping Plaza Property of the WatertownTow nHistorical Times (Watertown, Conn.) , SocietyDecember 20, 1979 Pag e 17 NO CHRISTMAS Because its inhabitants are Kids.. .Fun^To-Make Buddhists and Mohamme- watertownhistoricalsociety.org dans, Christmns Day is never celebrated on Christmas Is- Christmas Presents! i I land, located in the Indian Ocean! And no Christmas fes- tivities are held in Santa Claus"s hometown of Myrna, Turkey, The birthplace of St. Nicholas is a Mohammedan community, GOAT GIVES One of Santa's most un- When you give a gift you make yourself it shows you really care. Surprise Mom and Dad, or a special friend, with a set of usual stand-ins is the "Jul- brighUy colored coasters or a gay Christmas tree ornament! Bock," a goat, once the They're a snap to make and you'll probably find the supplies Danish gift-giver. right around the house. If not, they cost very little to buy. THINGS YOU NEED; Corrugated cardboard Christmas gift wrap or cards ©allcry White glue POINTING OUT THE LOCATION of the Watertown Historical 139 West Main St. Colored yarn if making decorations Society's DeForest Street museum on an 1853 map to Patty Edgar Waterbury • 574.4954 Paint brush (far left) and Chris White of Sodus, N. Y., is Slssel Wivestad presi- Varnish and scissors dent of the Watertown High School Chapter of the American Field Cut a circle from the cardboard, about 3-3'/2 inches in size. Service (AFS), Twenty-one members of the Short Term High Trace around the rim of a wide glass or jar for this. You need 1 circle for each coaster or ornament. Cut same size circle from School Exchange, AFS Chapter of Sodus, spent Dec, 2-8 in Water- the gift wrap or colored greeting card and glue onto card- town as guests of the Watertown AFS, On Dec, 4, the students board circle, pressing down from center to outer edges. When visited the museum, where Florence Crowe!!, president of the YEAR glue is dry apply I coat ofvarnish—let dry overnight. Apply a society, spoke on Watertown history. The students also viewed the second coat of varnish and let dry again overnight. (Clean the museum displays, (Historical Society Photo) END varnish brush after you use it so it doesn't get hard). You now have a pretty waterproof coaster. A set of four makes a ** * • * ***** CLEARANCE handsome gift! In England, , the first weekday after The Irish place lighted SALE! If you want to make tree decorations, continue as follows: Christmas is so named from candles In their windows on Glue colored yarn around edge of finished coaster. Cut a 5 the practice of giving boxes Christmas Eve as a guide immui VALUES ON inch piec^e of matching or other color yarn and glue onto back of food, gifts and money to and an Invitation to all, who SEUCUD MERCHANDISE ofcoastermakinpaloopat the top. Now it's ready to hang on tenants, tradesmen and like Mary and Joseph, may your tree or to give! servants. be seeking shelter, 10, IS and 20r»OFF 12/12 thru 12/31

I 8 Depot St. I AHf|?® Waterfowl* i I STEREO AND COMMUNICATIONS I For all of your Chrisfmas needs 8 I SPECIAL PRICING ON YEAR-END MODEL CLOSE-OUTS i S i S # MITSUBISHI' I SCANNERS wmcm AUDIO I SOUND US OUT 1 CB CAR STEREO i • Telephones • Answering Machines i • Accessories I i 8 i OPEN CHRISTMAS EVE 'TEL 4 s Christmas Hours: Mom-Wei 10-7 Thurs. & Fri. 114 s Sal, 9-S Sun. 11-4 i i

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Happy voices s!nj> out the special • music of this blessed holiday season. May they bring you love, joy and peace throughout Christmas. Many thanks to all our friends.

all !he festive pleasures ana me»y companionship of the holiday season Its wonderful to serve our many friends . and we thank you heartily lor your thoughtful consideration and WATERTOWN BUILDING SUPPLY CO. AND 10 Acre Mall Watertown Open Daily 104 Saturday 10-5 mmi^sm^imm 274.1556 56 Echo Lake RdM Watertown Page 18 TowPropertyh Times (Watertown ,of Conn.) the, Decembe Watertownr 20, 1979 Historical Society watertownhistoricalsociety.org

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OAKVILLE/WATERTOWN A.F.S Many thanks to the whole community tor all the assistance given us this year. A drum roll leads us to say — have fun on Wishing you a holiday Peace full of Christmas de- LYDIA'S BEAUTY SALON lights and treasures! 673 Main St. Oakville 274-3290 MOTHER GOOSE NURSERY SCHOOI 305 Main St. THE OWL & Watertown 274-5742 THE PUSSYCAT HELLO NURSERY SCHOOL Santa Glaus is com- 1 ing to town to wish 262 Main St. Oakville Holly Paternoster, Director you all a happy .., fun filled holiday We're joining the from us. Be merry! chorus with good SKIPPY MAGEE MOTOR SALES wishes for y^ou at Christmastime* May 1360 Main St. Watertown 274-2274 your home be filled with the best of holi- day good cheer. Greetinqs May you always find We hope your holiday love, trust with each RAY PALMER PLUMBING & HEATING is filled with good other. ., inner peace 79 Litchfield Rd. times.,. good friends within yourselves. Watertown 274-3730 . . . good memories. MALE IMAGE HAIR STYLING AND BARBER SHOP NEIL'S AUTO BODY, INC, 685 Main St, 1029 Main St, MMiy (Sleet Watertown 274.4143 Watertown 274.2463 Greetings from Neil, Chris Express-ing our worm Veni, Everitt, Ricky & Tommy wishes for a holiday WbSm filled wirh happiness. Christmas is a time to rekindle friendships PLEASANT VIEW .',, sharing Its good MANOR REST HOME times with all. Be sure 225 Bunker Hill Rd. - and have a happyI , Watertown 756.3557 : MARIO'S BARBER SHOP 237 Buckingham St. May this holy sea. Oakville 274.2662 son light your way Peace May the |oy and to love, serenity warmth of Christmas and contentment, abide with you all through the season,.. A Winter wonderland RENE'S GRADALL SERVICE And may peace be in of merriment is In Excavating, Septic Systems, your heart always. store for you! Enjoy Sewer & Water Connections MARY JO, LILA & STAFF it to the fullest! 63 Greenwood St. Watertown 274-4322 OF WESTBURY ROOM OAKVILLE HOME 666 Thomaston Rd. IMPROVEMENT CO. Watertown 274-4214 60 Tarbell Ave. Oakville 274-2328 HAPPYCHWS1MAS Joyous wishes for Crammed a stocking to a happy Christmas overflowing with glow- season to you and ing holiday wishes, May your loved ones! yours be the best ever!

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Have a really festive Merry Ir's our rurn fo ex- holiday, abundant CHEERS press our hopes for with lots of fun plus CfimtmM o merry Yule. Enjoyl everything Christmas May you and yours has in store! experience all the peace and happiness MIKE'S SERVICE CENTER that this season has RIVERSIDE METAL PRODUCTS, INC. 452 Main St. to give. Many thanks, OAKVILLE LIQUOR STORE Oakville 274.9044 McLennan Dr, 24 Hour Emergency Service 293 Main St, Oakville 274.5491 Oakville 274-9529 Property of the WatertownTow Historicaln Times (Watertown, Conn,) Society, December 20,1979 Page 19 •f'-Jt watertownhistoricalsociety.org

In the spirit of thii \oyout ttaion. may your heard bt filled with Wt'r« putting the finishing SEASON'S ptact and hot,,. touches on Christmas by wiihing you and you™ an GREETINGS brothirhood and faith. eipocially joyous and m«m. orabi* holiday lesion. DAYTON CONSTRUCTION CO, 146 Bunker Hill Rd, Watertown 2744998

Rejoice at the birth of the Heavenly King GREETINGS . , , and give thanks! Here's a happy hello May your Christmas be with wishes for your rich in peace and the J. ANDRE FOURNIER holiday happiness. meaning of His birth! Real Estate Sales & Management Co. JOHNNY'S EXXON SERVICE CENTER R.T. DELANEY Fournier Insurance Agency Inc. 970 Main Street Home-Auto-Conimcreial Watertown 274-3956 BUILDERS/CONTRACTORS 135 Main St., Oakville 274-2569 160 Echo Lake Rd. •Watertown 274-0000 &ai Wit I* * that time againl For wishing our friends and Our warmest wishes for neighbors the best, of the rhe holidays. We hope season's joys. And peace, J&R VARIETY STORE you en|oy everything Z39 Buckingham St. this wonderful season Oakville 274-8679 has to offer. Thanks. DOM'S HOLIDAY GULF, INC, Age-old, yet ever new 21 Union St., Wtby. 757.8926 'Tls rhe" season to U the expression of General Auto Repair be Jolly. Dance and Chrisfmat wishes . , . Avanti Sales & Service sing,..laugh, make never more deeply merry. Christmas is felt than our greet- a time for fun I Joyous holiday greet- ings re you. ings. We hope your JUDD FARM DAY CAMP AND NATURE CENTER Yuletlde glows with THE GOWANS-KNIGHT CO., INC happiness and good Judd Farm Rd. Knight St. Watertown 274-9H6 cheer and all of your Watertown 274-8801 days are bright ones.

DUHAMEL ELECTRONICS Deck the halls! Trim Happy 408 Buckingham St. the tree! Moke Christmas Holiday Oakville 274-1974 a time of good humour and glee...for everyone I

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• ••••* The word "" de- rives from the Anglo-Saxon "waes hael" which meant Santa "Be in health." Wassail was a mixture of mulled ale, slips in with a eggs, curdled cream, roast thousand apples, nuts and spices. and one wishes stacked in his pack for a Merry, Merry Christmas. THE CONNECTICUT From us to GYMNASTICS SCHOOL you, thanks. 979 Main Street (Weatbury Plaza) Watertown, Ct, Watertown Jig Bore Service, Bnc, Winter Semester — January 7-Marcfa 17 2? New Wood Rd. Watertown Anthony B, CalabTesg, President * KINBER-GYM and TUMBLING TOTS Boys and Girls ages 8 to 6 late mornings mmmmmmmmfmmmmmmmmmmmmmm and early afternoons Featuring all new curriculum and activities Christmas * INTRODUCTORY-BEGINNER- Mav Q// Ie reclous INTERMEDIATE GYMNASTICS vK ^ P tofe I Boys and Girls classes from elementary -41 Ir ^95 that mean through high school late afternoons and early evenings jJ.*M^_ Christmas bring EVENING PROGRAM -^p joy to you and * WOMEN'S & TEENAGE SLIMNASTICS - s***/ > those you loue * KARATE & SELF DEFENSE Y£_ • • i MEN'S WEIGHT TRAINING AND FITNESS * UA/1 * and new for this session L=N-* ^s- and cherish. YUIJTA REGISTRATION and YISITTOG DAYS Thanks. December 17th & 18th SiOO-SiSO and 7;O0.9;OO p.m. December 22nd lOsOO a.m,-4s00 p.m. December 27th lOsOO a.m.-SiOQ p.m.

For Further Information Call: From Everyone at 7-Eleveit I 274-9766, 274-3102 or 274-6063 Davis Street, Oakville « Property of the WatertownTow nHistorical Times (Watertown, Conn,) , SocietyDecember 20, 1979 Pag e 21 watertownhistoricalsociety.org

We too exult in the divine miracle of the now and forever, At this time of joy and Holy Birth and hope the gifts of its eternal inspiration we extend sincere gratitude to message of Love, Faith and Hope are yours our friends.

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Sumorlan vases Add frozen, concentrated, Gifts of the Magi... from early Babylonia, sup- undiluted lemonade to posed to have been domesti- taste. Add an egg white for "And when they were come into the house, they law cated around 8,000 B.C. NEW TWIST? Chilled or- every 4 cups and shake un- the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and ange juice and quinine wat- til frothy, Serve with orange worshipped him: and when they had opened their treas- (2) The Egyptian, lone- er mixed half-and-half. slices and maraschino cher- ures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankin- tailed sheep are related to Serve as is or over Ice cubes. ries. cense, and myrrh." (Matthew 2:11), an ancient breed grown in Of these three gifts, only gold is still today a familiar the Ural mountains, long and precious commodity. However, in the time of Christ, considered the boundary both frankincense and myrrh were equally valuable and line which separates, Asia well-known commodities, used in trade between the from Europe, Middle last and Mediterranean countries. (3) The large, broad-tail- Gold, because of Its rarity and beauty has been the ed, curiy-horned, creamy, world's most precious metal since Its discovery more than deep-wooled sheep, that ap- 8,000 years ago. Then, as now, it served as a medium of pear in so many biblical Il- exchange, and was considered a symbol of wealth and lustrations, came from Kur- Bawdry Photo. power. Because gold is soft and pliable, it was also used distan at the head of the Tigris-Euphrates valley, CUSTOM WIDD1NGS • PORTRAITS for making fine jewelry and artifacts. Both frankincense and myrrh are gum resins of trees, which was the cradle of OUTDOOR • GROUPS CHILDRIN which grow only near the monsoon regions of Ethiopia, biblical civilization. Somaliland and Southern Arabia, Wild grapes, wild wheat, wild asses and wild sheep Frankincense, which comes from a tree of the same grow in these Mesopotamian 30 JOY ROAD name belonging to the balsam family, is an aromatic gum highlands today. People can (203) 736-1312 WATiRBURY, CT 06708 resin and was an important Ingredient of an incense stfll live here, near Mt, Ara- mixture used in Hebrew re- rat with almost no effort ligious rituals. It was also and some theologians feel used as an air purifier and that the site of The Garden as a remedy for certain of Iden may well have been A.T. STANDARD CLEANERS physical ailments. located in this area. In Bible times, every Pal- Myrrh is a fragrant, bit- . estinian family bought two | We will be closing Monday, ter-tasting gum resin ex- lambs at Passover time. uded from any of several They killed one to eat at f Christmas Eve Day at 1:00 p.m. shrubs, which grow in the the feast celebrating their same sections as frankin- safe exodus from Egyptian I Thank you for your past patronage cense. It was used mainly as bondage. The other, they a base for ancient cosmetics kept as a pet for their chil- | and we are looking forward to serving and perfumes. It was also dren and as a future source I you in the New Year and giving you the used medically as a pain- of wool for their looms and killer and in mouthwash food for their table. The same professional services, mixtures. It is used in some lamb slept with the chil- mouthwashes today. Myrrh dren, ate juicy grasses from also was used in many reli- their hands and drank from gious ceremonies. their cup. When the animal t Happy Holidays! Anyone who is curious b?oame full grown, they © about these substances may killed it and put down its X meat for the winter, storing Ann and Tony Ferugin! find them at The American it in the sweet fat from its s CENSER, gaily decorated, Museum of Natural History tail. The tail, which some- Bulk Cleaning done by the pound from Kuwait, in me today ln New York City. The Mu- times weighed as much as for burning frankincense! |ffi5 SSes'f l?t ^ thirty pounds, was a real I burden to the animal. Photo courfeiy Td« American its December special ex- 8 lbs. for $4,00 of Nolyrof History hibit, The purity, meekness and loyalty of the sheep for its Alterations done, LOCAL '• NATIONWIDE** WORLDWIDE shepherd inspired writers to refer to as "The RivorsN© St, f%fM Q?i«| Lamb of God," The shepherds found com- I Oakvlile i/4-j/IJ pensation for their loneli- ness in this loyal love from (next to jtnniftr's Beauty Salon) their sheep and in the peace InMrtlna Bwilwu Eip ICC-WC46ZI and beauty of the pastoral surroundings, whose revolv- WEEKLY TRIPS TO -fei ing seasons they knew inti- mately, and in the music JflHPA- It of their homemade pipes, HQBiBN iTOIMI WMtmUU fACILITIli to which they sometimes Wl OWN AMD OffMTf OUt IQUIFMlKI trained their frisky goats to WEEKLY CSLUS dance. TRIPS TO FM* firs) FKE HLMS MOVING & STORAGE. INC,ESTIMATE THE FIRST CHRISTMAS In England, Christmas is Th« W«U Mam twij . 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Most nations delighted teen-ager of the unique gift shop in La Jolla, els In their stately journey derive their term for Christmas California, called "All About Christmas!" to Bethlehem to the scene from the lengthy Latin name HOLIDAY PUZZLER The tiny shop, owned and run by Evelyn KUlman, is of the Nativity. They have lysttnn Ntitjviiatis Domini a veritable treasure chest of Christmas delights.'All the a rather regal bearing that Can you remember the Noslri Jcsii Christ! (The Feast names of all of Santa's rein- Items displayed are fashioned by craftspeople, from all has become an integral part of tht1 Nativity of Our Lord over the country. When Mrs, KUlman first opened the of the Christmas picture. deer? We've listed them all Jesus Christ) or the shorter directly below, upside-down, shop most of her merchandise was made by local arti- The camel sees objects at form DiesNqialis Domini (The sans, however as people in other parts of the United States great distances and scents but first sec how you do water long before the driver Birthday of Our Lord). In without peeking! heard about her venture, samples of handcrafts started spots an oasis. A great asset Spain Christmas Is called La to arrive from all over. in desert travel is Its "extra Navitlinl, in Portugal, Natal, pjdirj "uo The only special requirements asked of these talented stomach" and a storage bin and in Italy, // Natali; Christ- •japuofl" people, are that the workmanship be of expert quality and in the hump which enable mas Is called liodidi'stvo 'J33UBQ the item something that Is associated with the holiday. It to travel long distances The shop Is busy the year round with tourists and local without food or water. The * * * customers stopping by frequently to see what's new! camel Is also known for its snarly temper and foul There are more different kinds of Christmas stockings breath. than you ever dreamed of! You can order them knitted The darners gestation pe- To Jim Brody to order and personalized, a tradition In many families. riod lasts a year, and pro- Knitted stockings and slippers are available from adult duces only one offspring at . sizes down to teeny-weeny ones for new-borns .the a time. The baby camel latter becoming tree ornaments after baby's first Christ- stands 3 feet high at 8 days, on his 40th Birthday inas. There are some made from brightly colored crocheted It suckles its mother's milk Granny squares. for a year. There is on old man Among the most popular tree ornaments are starfish, Many valuable products angels and Santas made by teen-agers and bread-dough come from the camel. Its in our town, animals, football players and other figures molded by a hair is clipped in the sum- mer and woven into the fin- Who's walking around with a frown. schoolteacher, Mrs, KUlman's mother crochets tiny bail est warm garments. Its hide tree ornaments together into Christmas leis. is used for bags and shoes. There are many Items for collectors of mice, owls and Its manure is used for fuel When asked, "Why so glum?" frogs made from felt, nuts or sea shells, wood, maorame, cakes. For food, it supplies yarn and painted La Jolla beach stones. Tiny wooden milk. He said, "Oh, ho hum," kitchen tools are woven into small maorame hangings, and there are "hlde-a-thing" wall plaques with secret com- ttr partments, Unique aprons, bean bags, handbags, stuffed The gray hair has started dolls and animals, hand puppets cover the walls. The Donkey, to come!" Smooth gourds are scooped out and fashioned into A Family Favorite carolers with charming faces. You can have your choice The donkey, or ass, was ******** *********************** of patchwork wrap skirts, handbags, and reversible table the most valuable animal mats in exciting patterns and colors. Hand worked petit- to the biblical family, and point tree ornaments are unusual and lovely. also the most economical, Crochet holiday dresses for Infants can be ordered with since he ate only a quarter or without a name embroidered on them. Diaper pin pil- as much barley as ft horse. lows are plump and pretty. The most menial of ani- mals, he was famous for his Tying up a bountiful Visiting "All About Christmas" is an experience . Its stamina and sure-footed- walls covered with bright gifts and the tables and counters ness. Humble as his status I pack of Christmas crammed to overflowing, f hey really bedazzle the eye and was, he would bear the cam- SPS fill the spirit. Though the shop is holiday oriented Mrs. eleer on his back, and lead Killman calls her treasures "Handmade gifts for all sea- the long, stately strings of i sons and for all reasons." camels across the desert. I you ... our Even poor families, like | friends. Joseph's of Nazareth, could afford one donkey, which they trimmed with blue beads and red wool to show their pride of owner- ship. This simple beast was i i their mode of transport in- to. Bethlehem and later for i the . APIZZ4 1 JENNIFER'S BEAUTY SALON I I 61 Riverside St., Oakville « IOT ©VEM B Jo • Louise • Maria • Maryann • Lucy • Lucille j^^ GRINDERS "We'll take the HUMBUG out of your

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Page 24 TowftTimes (Watertown, Conn,), Decimber 20, 1879 Propertyrespectiv ofe responsibilitie the s Watertownto ment, or risk losing any pants Historicalp.m. in the high school school Society• Tabling until a later dat e dis- Council To Study each other. It has also been men- for the next year. library, cussion on making a $130 contibu- (Continued from Page .1) tloned a separate field Purchase of the land in June, A public hearing was held on tion as the town's share to the maintenance department be 1978 was favorably supported at a the pre-applieation for a $260,000 Cable Television Advisory Coun- of the paucity of fields, too, The created. cil for 1970-80. It will request high school's baseball and soccer watertownhistoricalsociety.orgpublic hearing then, Community Development Block The DeVylder matter is far William Gargano, Watertown Grant under the Department of Everard Day, a Watertown teams must play at Deland Field,, less complicated, but carries a representative on the CTAC, to there's no home track, and a sur-| High football coach, said Monday Housing and Urban Develope- big prlci tag. The town purchas- the town must create "new ment, If received, the grant appear before a Council meeting ge in youth and adult Softball ed the six acres in 1978 for $80,- and explain the status of recent teams In recent years has space" for athletic programs. would be divided as follows: $85,- 000, but hopas to get half that Existing outdoor facilities, such 000 for installing 35 handicap cable line installation delays, and overstrained baseball and Little back from the state. complaints about television League diamonds. as the rocky football field and access ramps at 25 Intersections Development costs to change in Watertown and Oakville; $48,- reception in Oakville, Except for a taking of "Inven- practice area, have been criticiz- the land into an athletic complex ed by some residents. 000 for repair of existing • Tabling appointment of tories" of the fields, little has (football field and track) were sidewalks where severe been done since constructively. Assistant coach Stan DeMayo Democrat Edward Festa to put at $250,000 to $350,000, with said the problem has dragged on deterioration has occurred; another term on the Board of Tax The recreation office said there prospects good a third of that $100,000 for low-interest loans for are 16 town, school, and private for 10 years, and it may stretch Review, Mr, Festa tried to ward may be reimbursed. into the neset century if decisive housing or commercial off a possible negative vote by recreation areas and fields in ex- revitalizatlon in the downtown istence today. The Council Monday toyed with action isn't taken, Republican Council members an overall figure of $400,000, all "Is this the type of project that areas; $20,000 for admlnistra- Monday by preventing The Council* said the No. 1of which must be appropriated tion. transcripts of exonerating question to answer is whether the we can sell to the townspeople?" first. Additionally, the town asked Chairman James Mullen, Asked if there dan be changes statements and evidence stem- board or parks division are will- faces a June, 1980 deadline to ming from controversial per- ing to relinquish control of their The answers were affirmative, in the intended uses for the make a move toward develop- Joseph Cuttjtta said "the people money, Town Manager James sonal assessment reductions deserve it," and Podds Perrin, Troup said "minor ones" made by the tax board a few GREAT CHRISTMAS GIFT!!!!!!! the Council's liaison to the field possibly can be made. years ago. Councilman Norman Give a gift certificate for a photo class! Issue, responded "the only way to Some residents were concern- Stephen said he needed more find out is to go after it." ed sidewalks would be repaired, time to review the materials. PHOTOGRAPHY CLASSES At the suggestion of Mr, Cuttit- then torn up again if downtown ' given by ta, the Council authorized a sub- renovations take place, Mr, committee to meet with the Troup said the town's newly- STUART L. RABINOWITZ, A.A.S. Board of Education to discuss created Redevelopment Agency Mistletoe Has Powers Professional Photographer DeVylder development, and would first have to come up with Mysterious powers by the next 6 week session begins January 7,1980 arrive at updated cost figures. a eommprehensive plan before dozens have been credited to PHOTOGRAPHY I Mondayevenings 6:45-8:15 Vote For Jan. 7 substantial repairs are made. mistletoe, among them the PHOTOGRAPHY II Thursday evenings 6:45-8:15 The Council scheduled a town Five agency members formal- power to heal, to ward off evil, meeting vote for Monday, Jan. 7, ly were approved by the Council to summon ghosts and force For Information or Registration CALL 274-1617, on appropriately $60,000 as a to serve staggered terms. Terms them to answer questions. Call NOW!! Class size is limited. lump sum payment to settle the eventually will be five years. The At present, the most prized heart and hypertension case of body has far reaching power. property of mistletoe is the retiring Police Chief Joseph A, Republicans selected are John license it gives for plenty of Ciriello, He has been off the job Brady (three-year term), Yuletide kissing. Fortunately, for more than a year, suffering Christopher Rigopulos (five), there's plenty of mistletoe. PAPA LUIGI'-S Henry Long Jr. (four), and 69? Lakewood Rd, from high blood pressure. Thanks to the birds, the According to the negotiated Democrats Charles Taylor and plant spreads widely. The Waterbury • 7S3-3769 settlement, Mr, Ciriello will Wilder Gleason (one year each). birds eat mistletoe berries SPECSALS receive $175 a week in pension Other action had the Council: and carry the seeds to trees benefits for the rest of his life, - Denying tax exemption status near and far, aay the edi- EVtRY MONDAY &WtSDAY $122 a week in disability for five for the Easter Seals rehabilita- tors of the Encyclopedia Spaghetti or ZIti with Meat Sauce $ ] _ f§ years, and the $60,000, tion center and job shop on International, Mr. Mullen said the $60,000 "is McLennan Drive, which would and Salad not a haphazard figure," and was have exempted $2,884 in taxes. $ arrived at through an H&H for- State law allows tax exemptions Lasagna or Eggplant 2.50 mula, He noted the money can be for real and personal property paid over an annual basis, but the leased to a charitable, religious [VmMDNlSDAYI THURSDAY $n CA or non-profit organization, but state's workmen's compensation Mr. Troup reported similar Baked Scrod 3-Jv commissioner usually legitimate requests could take at Hours: II a.m.-iO p.m. FrI, &, Sst. 'til midnight recommends a lump sum pay- ment. least $90,550 off the tax list. - Rejecting requests of $8,000 The town has little choice than for distribution system im- to make the payment, officials provements and $800 for an office said, or face a court order, which surveying calculator by the would require less - or moce - Water and Sewer Authority, The money, or the same amount. Council asked for more documen- The town meeting will be at 8 tation. s A Most Unusual Shop For Children &LEATHERCRAFT Invites you to our S LEATHER GOODS Grand Opening S belts, buckles, SHOE s I wallets, keychains, i at the 5 ' handbags, etc, REPAIR I S SKATES SHARPENED Westbury. Plaza % 695 Main St., Watertown 274-5187 I 971 Main Street Watertown, Ct. With thi$ fmmsik

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We herald the most

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year and send wannest

wishes and thanks to May your holiday be our many friends! adorned wjth all this festive season has to offer... peace... love.

THE CHARCOAL CHEF 670 Main St. HAPPY CHRISTMAS N. Woodbury 263-2538 In anticipation of this We're sending our bright, est greetings for a glori- festive holiday, here's ous Yuletide, Enjoy if! hoping yours -is filled MERRY CHRISTMAS with lots of-surprises! We sincerely wish you AGNEW FLORIST BLUE RIBBON ALLEYS a warm, happy holiday . . . filled with lots 603 Main St, 640 Main St. Watertown 274.3805 Watertown 274-4083 of Christmas cheer!

THE CHILDREN'S DANCE WORKSHOP Davis St. CMimm Joj Oakville 274-0008 that we can wish for you Is a |oy. eus, loving holiday.

ALL-BRITE CHEMICAL CORP 1465 Main St. Santa Claus is here to Watertown 274-8811 Be an angel...have a say..."hope you all have holiday filled to the a Happy Holiday!" We're Good tidings of com- brim with merriment grateful to our friends. fort and joy to all our^ and fun. Thanks, all! cherished friends and COPES RUBBISH REMOVAL neighbors. May your 227 Commercial St. holiday be bright. Watertown 274-1444

BRAXTON MFG. CO., INC. ARNOLD BAKERS THRIFT STORE Echo Lake Rd, 348 Huntington Ave. Watertown 274.6781 Holiday Wishes Waterbury 757-7726 May you and yours **•• reap the fruits of this [oyflMed time 4 mk ..,have a happy! Every day... in every way ...we hope you experience NOEL COVIELLO CONSTRUCTION CO. the loys and wonderment Sewer & Water of this festive season. 337 Williamson Circle Oakville 274-3373 ATLAS RADIO & TV, INC. Sales & Service Auth. RCA Service Ctr. 232 Main St. Oakville 274-9131 CHEERIO Rejoice and sing! The Here's hoping that the Greetings Yulefide's upon us ... harmony of the Yuletide hop3 yours is the best! spirit remains with you Wishing you all the throughout the year. things that make the holidays merrier . . . ANTHONY D'AMICO AGENCY CARVEL ICE CREAM DRIVE-IN 403 Main St. THE ATWOOD AGENCY Oakville 274-1457 Straits Turnpike 49 DeForest St. Watertown 274-1462 Watertown 274.6711

May every day through- out the year abound May the spirit of peace with treasured mo. and love be with you ments of this holiday. on this holy holiday. Our sincere thanks, DONALD C. ATWOOD George Baronian Agency DAVELUY'S RESTAURANT 141 West Main St. 150 Echo Lake Rd. Waterbury 754-7493 HELLO Watertown 274-8042 Christmas Is a time to renew friend- Have yourself a very ships.. . celebrate merry holiday! We the season with hope that this one Merry Christmas one loved ones. Enjoy! will be the best yet! and all! We hope it's abundant with warmth and much happiness! CAVALLO OAKVILLE IMPORT DAVE'S AUTO UPHOLSTERY ITALIAN FOOD BARIBAULT OIL CO., INC. 430 Main St. 60 Hiilcrest Ave. Oakville 274-3922 600 Main St. Oakville 274-1864- Oakville 274-3284 Property of the WatertownTow nHistorical Times (Watertown, Conn,) ,Society December 20, 1979 Pag e 27 watertownhistoricalsociety.org

In the spirit of thfi Season's Greetings joyous season, may your hearts be filled with We're drumming up o parade of merry peace and love... holiday wishes for you! brotherhood and faith.

RG'S RESTAURANT 841 Main St. Happy Holiday Oakville 274-8069 Extending wishes for a real old- fashioned Christ, Good fldijigs of comfort and joy mas full of |ey CHEERS are floing your way,., from gs. We and good cheer! We hope your holidays hope that heavenly peace be yours will be brimming with foo ,,, throughout the season, all Hie good things in SUE'S DRIVE-IN RESTAURANT VILLAGE FABRICS life . , . dear friends, 787 Main St. So. good health, gay times! 289 Main St. So. Woodbury 263.3863 Woodbury 263.2351

ROY'S GARAGE-TEXACO Season's greetings Main St., Bethlehem and best wishes for 266-7842 your happiness. To our loyal customers ...sincere thanks.

noa THE VILLAGE PRINTER Santa's telling one and 32 Church St. all to have a wonderful Woodbury 263.3977 holiday, filled with lots of [ey. We hope you do! May you share the joys and blessings of this HERB SHAW SANITATION SERVICE special holiday time May the radiant star P.O. Box 23 with your loved ones. of that Holy Night Oakville 274-8288 To you all . , . thanks. shine forever in the heart of all mankind, WATERTOWN COMMUNITY Happy Holiday TED TIETZ. JR., TRUCKING FEDERAL CREDIT UNION A greeting wreathed Quassuk Rd. 30 Echo Lake Rd. in special wishes , . . Woodbury 263-3972 Watertown 274.6429 love, peace, joy and contentment be yours! Merry Chnstnms

SOUTHBURY BUILDING SUPPLY, INC. May the beauty of the Yuletide be an inspiration, bringing pleasant Route 6 Southbury 264-5311 memories and much happiness to you. "To Serve You Best"

WATERTOWN CONVALARIUM PBOE In this spirit, we 560 Woodbury Rd, ON hope you and yours Watertown 274-6748 EHRTH en|oy the true meaning of this special holiday.

Coming your way with Filled with a happy best wishes for a sea- holiday glow knowing TANLEY STEEMER CARPET CLEANER son of magic delights! we have so many good 280 Mlddlebury Rd, friends! Thanks all! Watertown 274-5540 TISO'S HAIR STYLING WESTBURY DRUM CORPS, INC. 27 Hungerford Ave. 641 Buckingham St, Mary CMimas Oakville 274-4915 Oakville

May the spirit of this holy holiday bring you Hope your holidays are peace, harmony and |oy. wreathed in smiles and bright with the hope THE STATE PAINT CO. and joys of the season! Meriden Rd, WILLA'S BEAUTY SALON Waterbury 755.2295 966 Litchfield Rd., Watertown Prop. Mrs. Frank Lipeka Taking time to wish our friends a holiday full of old-fashioned Blazing wishes for a cheer and surprises! hearth-warmina holi- The season's rich in day to you and those iey and merriment. you hold most dear! Al & Lorraine Dixon's We hope you and youra TOWN & COUNTRY LIQUORS enjoy every moment. STEBCO PRINTERS, INC. 623 Main St, INESON MFG. CO., INC, 731 Main St. Watertown Watertown 274.1094 274-5600 or 274-1511 66 Buckingham St. Oakville 274-3382 Page 28, Town Times (Watertown, Conn.), December 20, 1978 Propertyuse d ofby Hi sthe followers Watertownsince message" of Chrismons, Mr Historical, Holy Communion will take plac Societye ••'„> Special Christmas At the 10 p.m. service, the Biblical times, are the heritage Stinson said. Sunday at 10:15 a.m. The Senior Choir, Youth Choir, and (Continued from Page 1) of all Christians, "and serve to The Chrismons will be a focal pageant, enacted by the Youth Youth Fellowship will again pre- remind each of us, regardless of point of the Sunday morning ser- Fellowship and the Junior Choir, sent the chimes story. Richard Fellowship Hall. After the meal, watertownhistoricalsociety.orgdenomination of the one we vice at the ususal worship time of will tell the Christmas story Cook will serve as narrator at the children and adults will join follow," said the Rev, James A. 10:30. from the to the services, and the public is invited together in the creation of Stinson, who's celebrating with Sunday evening the church will coming of the Magi, as well as the UCC congregation. Chrismons, his family this first Christmas in carol throughout Watertown and The lighting of the Advent Watertown. On Sunday, Dec. 30, "The . Chrismons were first made for Oakville to bring Christmas joy wreath for the Fourth Sunday in Decade of Dedication" will be use by The Lutheran Church of All Chrismons are made of to shut-ins. Carolers will return Advent will be included. the sermon for the 10:30 a.m. ser- the Ascension, Danville, Va, in white and gold to symbolize the to the church for refreshments, On Christmas Eve, Christ vice. There will be no Youth 1957, and are monograms of and purity and majesty of the Son of and a period of Christian Church will celebrate two com- Fellowship meeting. symbols for the Lord, Jesus God and the Son of Man, fellowship. munion services: at 7 p.mr with First Congregational Christ, These designs have been The Rev, Mr. Stinson said United Methodist will have the; Junior Choir, and at 11 p.m; At 9 a.m. Sunday, the church other churches made so many re- singing and scripture, reading with, the .Senior Choir. The, school e'ypill have a Christmas KIRCQ quests for instructions and pat- Monday at.7:30 p.m. to-welcome : traditional midnight candlelight celebration, and the 10:30 a.m. SERVICECENTER terns for making Chrismons, The the arrival of Christmas Day, service will' have special music „ wprship service, will be entitled Lutheran Church of the Ascen- by the Senior Choir, violinist Jon "Christmas Sunday." A coffee 1483 Thomaston Ave. Trinity Lutheran 1 (formtrly location of sion published four books, Each At nearby Trinity Lutheran Hedu, and violist Bob Toffey. hour will immediately follow. ; Untim George's Trading Post) have complete instructions and Chruch, 50 DeForest St., a Sun- Holy Communion will be The Christmas Eve family ser- SMALL APPLIANCE patterns for making Chrismons day School Christmas program celebrated Christmas Day at 9 vice Monday Is scheduled for 4 & VACUUM CLEANER in a specific series, called "The Signs of Christmas" a.m. with an informal singing of p.m., and the Sacrament of Bap- REPAIRING, PARTS & : Chrismons cannot be made for will take place at 9jl5 a.m. The Christmas^ carols. The lay tism will take place, The can- sale, as' that "does not seem an worship service is at 10:30, readers wilt^yisit the Watertown dlelight service is set for 11 p.m, SALES Convalarium ' and Whilewood 753-7458 ideal way of promoting the "The Great Glad Tidings St. Mary Magdalen Tell!" will be the proclamation Manor between 10 and 11 a.m. for St. Mary Magdalen Roman of the traditional 11 p.m. singing and prayer services. Catholic Church, Buckingham Christmas Eve candlelight ser- On Sunday, Dec. 30, the Annual Street, Oakville, will run a bank vice on Monday at Trinity Service of Lessons and Carols of confession services prior to Merrjj Christmas Lutheran, will be held at 10:15 a.m. Special Christmas: today (Thursday), Reflecting at Christmas, ws glvs Christ Episcopal music will feature both choirs Friday, and Sunday from 7 to 8 and former choir young people. thinks to our many friends. The Junior Choir and Young p.m., and Saturday 11:45 a.m. to People's Fellowship of Christ The lay readers will conduct 12:15 p.m., 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., and Episcopal Church, The Green, their usual service visits on Sun- after the 7 p.m. Mass, will carol to shut-ins of the parish day, Confessions Monday will be tomorrow (Friday) at 5 "p.m., All Saints' from 9 to 11:45 a.m.; none in the followed by a party. Later In the At Oakville'.s All Saints' evening. evening, the Fellowship Commis- Episcopal, 262 Main St., the Christinas Vigil Masses on sion will go caroling to other traditional beautiful candlelight Monday are slated for 5 and 7 homes. service of lessons and favorite p.m., and Tuesday will begin the The Christmas Pageant and Christmas carols will be Sunday. traditional , and at 7 p.m. •••. v ' • services at 7:15, 8:45, 10, 11:15 The Carol Prelude is set for a.m. and'4:30 p.m. FOR CHRISTMAS Monday at 10:30 p.m., and the St. John's Christmas Eve Festive St. John the Evangelist Roman Chrkimm Greetings From Eucharist will be at 11 p.m. The Catholic Church, 574 Main St., CUSTOM:TAiLORSfPERMA>JENT/SHOWROdM Festive Eucharist is at 10 a.m. will have Christmas Vigil Masses Miks and Mary Ruth Taylor Mary Dubay ZA{ Christmas pay, with special at;5 and 7 p,m, on Monday, and TH0H4ITQN .-AVENUE. 'WATERIURY emphasis on families and Tuesday's schedule starts with ;If OLY/WOOt SUIT•-••• children. , • . the traditional Midnight Mass, Linda Houle Michael and Jimmy Calibrese 1 SPORT COAT? .V Union Congregational followed by Masses at 7, 8:15, "The Story of the Carols," with 9:30, lOHB'Am., and 12 noon. all choirs singing, will highlight There will be no 5 p.m. service. MffiES WI SPKIMliriN the Sunday, 10:30 a.m. worship A schedule of confessions was COFFEE SHOP .. VHARD.TO-WI.:MEN• service at the Union Con- unavailable at press time. Main St., Watertown 274-8102 gregational Church, 161 AtTKATION WOW Buckingham St, Oakville. Christmas Eve services, at 7 and 10 p.m., will include traditional carols, Holy Commu- BIRTHS: nion, and candle lighting. The first service will feature the Cherub Choir, Youth Choir, and D'ADDONA - A daughter, Lisa reelings | Youth Fellowship presenting Antonietta, Dec. 9 in Waterbury "The Story of the Christmas Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. John lor Chimes," by Walter and Carol D'Addona (Anna Perugini), Noona. Oakville. Grandparents are*TVIr Miss Anna Kalenauskas will and Mrs. Nicola Perugini, Water- direct the joint choirs, the Rev. bury, and Mr. and Mrs. Antonio Waldo Landquist will accompany D'Addona, Oakville. One of the real joys of j 5 on the piano, and Mrs. Landquist Yuletide is the .If will lead the . chance to put aside the /p!| HOFFMAN - A daughter, routine and customs //Jfjj| MERRMEPPY B» Trisha Jean, Dec, 8 in Waterbury of daily business if "* CHRISTMAS I Hospital to Mr, and Mrs, Robert and with sincerity 11 Hoffman (Sandra Dobbins), and a | Oakville, Grandparents are Mr, wish our friends a very\ , HAPPY § and Mrs. Richard Dobbins, Merry Christmas. / NEW YEAR I Watertown, and Mr, and Mrs, | from § Samuel Hoffman, Watertown, I STYLE • RITE I KEELER & LONG, INC | BARBERSHOP I RUSSO - A son, John Thomas PAINT MANUFACTURERS g 123 Main St, § Dec. 14 in Waterbury Hospital to FACTORY STORE AT S56 ICHO LAKI ROAD, WATIRTQWN I OakvUle i Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Russo Open Monday - Friday - 8 A.M. - 5 P.M, 274-6701 (Dorine Cefaretti), Oakville, m Owned by Joanne Stack " Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs Joseph Cefaretti, Oakville, and Violet Russo, Waterbury, Great- grandparents are Roeco Guerrera, Oakville, and The Meeting House Emaneula Montagano, Water- bury, ofLiichfield Gala New Years Eve Party e^ ~ Regular Menu • For those dining early: Regular Price Out by 8:80 ^i ^ \m * . Regular Menu • For those dining late: Regular Price NYLON AND ($8.00 per person cover charge) POLYiSTIR SEWING THRIAOS Hats» Noisemakers, Champagne the Big Banat midnightd Sounj and d_ Of andachametowinaS-day, ( A WATERTQWN Perey Nelson Jazz Quartet «Z*. iXS" INDUSTRY SINCE Early Reservations suggested 567-8744 1888 Property of the Watertown TowHistoricaln Times rWatertown. Conn;),becemte Societyr 20,197 9 Page watertownhistoricalsociety.org 1

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upon all9 we sincerely wish our good friends in the community a holiday filled with life9s most treasured gifts.

Apparel Fastener Division SCOVILL MANUFACTUEING COMPANY WATERTOWN, CONNECTICUT Page SOProperty, Town Times (Watertown of, Conn,) the, Decembe Watertownr 20, 1979 Historical Society Watertown: Plaza by Watertown ICE SKATING at Taft School's Lions Club, most of day, Mystic Seaport. Call rec office at Mays Rink for Grades 8 and 274.5411, ext, 221 for information, below, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.; small reservations, and costs. watertownhistoricalsociety.orgTOWN OFFICES close at 1 fee, p.m., reopen Dec. 26 at 9 a.m.; schools close after single session, OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS Realty News meeting at Oakville Branch SATURDAY, DEC, 22 Library, 8 p.m. Call 274-4396 for GENERAL luncheon, bring grab bag gift; CHRISTMAS TREE sale at Information, The following real estate tran- INFGLINE-274 hai latest in- singing at 2, Watertown Plaza by Watertown sactions were made from Friday, formation on general events, Lions Club, most of day. THURSDAY, DEC 27 Dec. 7, through Thursday, Dec. cancellations, or postponements. FRIDAY, DEC, 21 REC BINGO PARTY at Polk 13, according to warranty deeds Call 274-3773 anytime, SENIOR CITIZENS Falls Ave, MONDAY, DEC. U School for grades 3 to 6,10 a.m, filed at the town cler's office- center open 9 a.m, to 1 p.m.; TOWN OFFICES closed, no to 12 noon. Dec. 7 - John H. and Jac- THURSDAY, DEC. 20 minibus to Waterbury morning recreation activities slated. queline C, Cassidy Jr., Water- SENIOR CITIZENS Falls Ave. and afternoon, SENIOR CITIZENS Falls Ave. town, to Carey R. and Mary center open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. TUESDAY, DEC, 26 center open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Louise K, Geghan, Watertown, Christmas Party at 1, potluck CHRISTMAS TREE sale at MERRY CHRISTMAS!! blood pressure readings; social 1 property on Guernseytown Road, to 4 p,m, $130,000. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 26 Dec, 11 - Richard Knapp, SENIOR CITIZENS Falls Ave, OPEN GYM at Swift Junior Prospect, to Town of Watertown, center open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. High School for Grades 7 and 8,1 properties and open space off *• - s - to 3 p.m, Davis and Evelyn Streets, fl. REC SPLASH PARTY at high Dec. 12 - Alba Rainchuso, school's Frank M. Reinhold pool REC MOVIE "The Absent Waterbury, to Robert E, and for all ages, 1 to 3 p.m., free. Minded Professor" at Swift, 1 to Marilyn O. Harding, III, Water- 3 p.m. Free to all, bury, property on Bunker Hill HISTORICAL SOCIETY ~ s = = Road, $12,000; Greentree Realty Museum, DeForest St., open 2 to Corp., Watertown, to Christopher 4 p.m. COMING EVENTS YO-YO CHAMPION Larry . M. and Nancy Mortensen, Sayeo at Heminway Park School Lansdale, Pa., property on Oak YOUTH BOWLING for ages 6 for exhibition and clinic, Dec. 29, Drive, $87,125. to 12 at Blue Ribbon Lanes, 3:30 Dec. 13 - Fred Lester, Water- to 5:30 p.m., small fee. REC TRIPS: Jan. 22 (open), town, to George A, Eyman, Waterbury, property at Lake Winnemaug Estates, $18,000; LEO'S 1 Donna Burley, West Hartford, to CONFICTIONARYi Clarence and Eileen M, Howell, Waterbury, property on Hubbell New Owner — Louie Branrfmeyer : MERRY Avenue, $32,000. 671 Main St., Watertown CHRISTMAS Each year it means still more And our gratitude behind h warmer than before, WATERTOWN PLUMBING HEATING- OIL SPORTS CINTIR 1083 Main St. Wtn. 274.1808 505 FROST RP, CROSSBOW PLAZA WATERBURY, CT. 753-0504 PRO KEDS Hi and low top leather Basketball shoes as little The staff at

Magic Johnston Basketballs Christmas Special * 1 1.99 would like to wish MEG SLAVIN, Watertown High reg.*15,40 everyone a happy holiday. School sophomore, has been selected as the school's can- didate to the Hugh O'Brian Youth Canadian Flyer Hockey Skates Ann, AI, Carol, Diane, Foundation Seminar on inter- 1 VISA Tuuk Blade $*eOo reg, $7600 national leadership. The regional Helen, Mrs. Dee, Roger, seminar will take place in New Haven, and Miss Slavin will be eligible to apply for the national Sylvia, Theresa, Winnie seminar in Los Angeles, She is the daughter of Atty, and Mrs Sherman R, Slavin, 55 Wooison St. (High School Photo)

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THE ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY for the Watertown Area Association for Special Citizens (WAAFSC), co-sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department, was held Dec 14 at the American Legion Hall, Bunker Hill Road, Santa Claus made a special appearance to hand out presents, and Miss Debbie Brophy entertained the guests with Christmas songs and sing-alorifs (Recreation Photo) B e '

from the directors, officers and staff First Federal Savings PAUL CONANT, left, a student at Swift Junior High School, had AND LOAN ASSOCIATION OF WATERBURY his painting displayed in the Hartford Public Library Dec. 15 at a reception and exhibition of children's Christmas Seal design art, sponsored by the Connecticut Lung Association. He is pictured with Mrs. Patricia Bellini, Swift assistant principal, with Paul's •ionor notification, (Swift Photo)

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1 Wallpaper, furniture Lithuanians cover their ! Christmas Eve dinner table were priaed for their prom- paint, tools, , with layers of straw in ise of the return of the sun brasswood, kits i? plans. memory of the night in Womerfs lib and of spring. Holly and i Bethlehem, ivy are part of that ancient endorses green heritage and were extolled INCH TO A FOOT in an old Christmas carol Christmas "The Holly and the Ivy," MORE OR LESS For about 35 years both As far back as those an- men and women have been cient pagan iames, holly Rt. 202 was characterized as mas- Open 7 days sentimentally dreaming of culme, ivy as feminine. At Between Bantam Mon.-Sat. 10-4:30 '. ', a "White Christmas." The a later date, it was decided & Lltchfleld 567-98B0 poignant messaf e of Irving Sunday 12-4:30 Berlin's popular song Is that spiney-leaved CARS TRANSPORTED deaj to us all, at holiday are "he" and smooth-leaved time. However, a Green hollies are "she," JUNK CARS REMOVED Christmas Is an ancient cus- Depending on the kind of MACHINERY & FARM tom and more universally holly brought horns at the holidays, it was determined EQUIPMENT MOVED observed. At pagan winter festivals whether he or she would FORKLIFT In early times, winter fldw- be head of the house, the ering plants and evergreens New, Year I 263-4709 or 266-7212 Wemens libbers will un- doubtedly be cornering the market on smooth-leaved holly this happy holiday Our thanks to season! you this blessed the Trees Yuletide. May Ringing This unusual torchlight ceremony still is observed the Star of out our in certain parts of England Bethlehem shine on January 17, which is the brightest date of "old 12th Night." it's / forever, making another survival from very all men greetings ancient times, when prayers were made to the god of brothers. for trees and fruit, A glass of cider is thrown on the trunk of an old apple CRE8TWOOO ASSOCIATES tree, while toast soaked in older is fastened to the tree branches. Then guns are fired through the branches, while the old invocation, or 274-5445 prayer to the tree, is sung, 513 Main St., Watsrtown from GUNTHER Once the evil spirits have WE WARRANTY HOMfS 1622 Thomaston Ave. been frightened away by and all his stuff ! the guns, says the old tra- International RefefJ-ol I*. Inc. Waferbury at Gunther's Restaurant | dition, one can settle down to the business of drinking cider —a real "wassail," m

CARMINE'S RESTAURANT - This delightful restaurant, located on Lake Winnemaug, is Watertown's newest and finest gourmet restaurants featuring OMiPS lISTIUilMT Icontlnental gourmet food. AND Business person luncheon buffet. SEASON'S GREETINGS Facilities "for the Plan your Christmas parties m Lake Wuuiemaug handicapped, with us. 2 __«r Watertown Major credit cards accepted. CHEFS — Over 180 years old, Enjoy New Year's Eve I Year'sEve 274-5990 this rustic barn is a family Happy Hour 4-7 daily in the Lounge dining restaurant with a friendly dinners here. BUSINKS PERSONS LUNCHEON BUFFET atmosphere. Adjacent to the restaurant art A/C rooms with *4J5 w/complementary color TVs. Catering for all • 6 PLYMOUTH _ 283-8087 glass of wine occasions available. Major credit cards accepted. Country Gate - We're only minutes away from Watertown, Take Straits THE NEW Tpke, (Route 68) to le Cfjaitt intersection of Rt, 84 and Rte, 6, Wotwtown Rd., Ttoftwston •• EQOHTRTMTE turn right. Turn left at the touts 8 North, Exit 38 intersection of Route 64 and 283-9668 RISTAURANT 188 North and we are on your right. Featuring Seafood & Steaks & Lobster on Accepting Reservations weekends. mdine for New Years - This family ow ned and operated French tradi- serving diniiers from 5:00 - ^^00 tion restaurant serves continen- Colt and rettrvo your (obiter now! tal food. Featuring the largest OtMK ywtf own h&m suf (ivs LobiMf Tank! Lunch 11; 30-2:80 Corner Rt. 64 & Whitteir ^ Rd. wine cellar in Western Conn, (nciudn Cnbnmt Sluff.njj, VifttsMn 4 Potuttm (Coll 4 tnirq Your Dinner Open 7 days. Entertainment on Sunday SI Middlebury 7^-1200 Saturdays. I Town Times (Watertown, Conn.), December 20, 1979 Page 33 I Property of the Watertownpractice for drummers took Historical Society ID&QMedakt\Conclude A place recently. The following was the seasonal breakdown of activities by the •1, Fine Drum Corpswatertownhistoricalsociety.org Season WDC in 1979; regular rehearsals, i 39; special rehearsals, eight; Several members of the West- Blip Palmer was absent. parades and concerts, ap- i bury Drum Corps picked up Assisting were Mrs, Kleban and proximately 37; competitions, 11, medals In various categories at Diana Potter, Anne St. Mary and Dawn i the ID&Q contest Dec, 9 in Special medals were given out Wheeler had perfect attendance. Southbury, hosted by the to all the corps' active members Other misses were by; Michelle Southbury Eagles Drum Corps. present in the 1979 Connecticut Beaudoin, one; Louann Albano, Trade Dews for individual State Convention, which the WDC Nicole Beaudoin, Darlene Doty, trumpet, Tony Verrier and Steve won. Gail St. Mary, two; Eric Johnson St. Mary for glockenspiel duet, Westbury won 34 trophies and and Susan Reeser, three; Tony and Tom Humiston for double 41 medals during the season, ex- Montagno, Kurt Mussa, and tenor drum all won first place cluding recent performances in Sharon Reeser, four; Holly honors. the NBTA flag and rifle com- Albano, Trade Dews, Christine Other finishers: second - Tom petitions. Westbury took the Hud- Reeser, and Alan Wheeler, five; Humiston, bass drum; third - son Valley championship along Kim Beaulieu, Bom Falcone, THE PANTOMIME "SANTA WAS SO TIRED" was performed at Eileen Pillis, individual glock, with its color guard, had the cor- Sandy Potter and Janet Reeser, Polk School recently for parents by the third graders of Mrs. Anne and Michelle Beaudoln and Dawn ps win the state championship, six; Tim Hamel, eight; Joe and Birdsall and Sharon Salemonns. Some cast members left to right Wheeler, fife duet; fourth - and the color guard be crowned Ricky Stack, and John Thomp- are: Tracie Maurlello, Debbie Centos, and Jamie Walsh. (Polk Darlene Doty, individual rifle, New England State Champions. son, nine; Kevin Hamel, Eileen Photo) and Tammy and Darlene Doty, "It certainly was with great ef- Pillis, and Steve St. Mary, 10, fife duet; sixth • Michelle Beau- fort and dedication," noted Mr. For information on the corps, doin, individual fife; seventh - Kleban on WDC's performances. call 274-4662, Louann Albano, individual rifle; eighth - Christine Eckert, in- Novice WDC members receit dividual flag, Tom Humiston, in- ing certificates for music and Municipal Office dividual snare, and Sharon banner carrying were Lisa Reeser, individual fife; and 10th - Finelli, Jessica RIst, Jackie Rist, Closings Listed Holly Albano, individual flag. Sherri Dlpplehofer, Nancy The Westbury members held Marchand, Sue Lutkus, Melinda All town municipal offices will their fifth annual Christmas Par- Wheeler, Christine St. Mary, close for the Christmas holiday ty at the Oakvllle American Michelle Lavoie, Debbie Friday, Dec, 21, at 1 p.m., Town Legion hall. DeFonce, Bobbie Doty, Eric Manager James Troup has an- to you Entertainment through dance Chasse, and Taml Lee (absent), nounced. Offices and routines was provided by Nancy departments will reopen Wednes- A special award was made to day, Dec, 26, at 9 a.m. Marehand, Melinda Wheeler, Harry Spohrer.assistant drum in- Steven Hoffler, Christine St. structor, for his participation in Offices will be open Monday, Mary, and Sandy Brownell (No. the WDC drum line during Dec, 31 on a normal schedule, I); Lenore Duffany and Ann St. parades and contests. and be closed Tuesday, Jan. 1. Mary (No. 2); and Eric Chasse Dawn Wheeler, corps ma- The Board of Education offices and Alan Wheeler (No. 3). jorette, was given the in the Munson House will close Corps Director Mike Kleban "Perpetual Drum Corps Spirit" for Christmas on Friday at the made five-year medal presen- trophy, presented by last year's regular 4:30 p.m. time, and tations to; Steve St. Mary, Tom winner, fifer Gail St. Mary. reopen at 8:30 a.m. Dec, 28, Humiston, Holly gqrton, Sandy Rehearsals will resume Potter and John Thompson. Mary Wednesday, Jan, 2, A special RESCUE Education Specialist Talks Careers At Swift Cheryl Grenier, a career education specialist from RESCUE, recently spoke to Mrs. Signori's eighth grade English Christmas Class at Swift Junior High School. Mrs. Grenier demonstrated how career education can be in- Extending cluded in the existing school program, She brought RESCUE our sincere gratitude for your resource material related to the English curriculum. loyal and friendly partronage Students first outlined what in- formation was necessary in and hoping the holidays fill researching a career, then chose a specific occupation, and your heart and home with researched it according to their outline. love and good cheer! Exploration of a variety of oc- cupations is the focus at the I 10% DISCOUNT 1 junior high level. The students' occupational interests ranged jpn Purchases of Wine & Liquor over '60.00 J From motorcyclist to surgeon. Also on full cases of wine & liquor. | Mrs, Grenier had been Invited by Mrs, Signorl to speak to her We make it simple I class. , f S HOMAS i i Let us help you with I your Holiday Entertaining i 816 Straights Tpke. Watertown 274.9275 S and Gift Giving K i GIFT BASKETS Gift ideas for the Woodburner I Under 55. 00 00 00 I AND Undergo, Under MS, i stove-top thermometers stove rakes log carriers S BOXES fire pails stove pokers bellows S long matches stove shovels bundle of white birch logs I K Party Needs Under $50,00 Under1100.00 K Kerosene lamps Quartz Heaters S MINIATURES i Cast Iron Tea Pots 8 CERAMICS Over$100.00 I i LARGE WINE SELECTION Quajity Wood & Coal Stoves to heat your honey. S OVER 90 ITEMS ON SPECIAL Located in the 10 ACRE MALL Dedicated To Woodburning Safety for easy parking & efficient service f Bennet Sq», Southbury Tues.-Sat, 9i3O-5 Thurs. 9i30-9 274-6900 I r^- Sun, 9-1 Closed Mondoys Page 34rtown Times (Watertown, Conn,), December 20, 1979 Property of the Watertown Historical SocietyRaider Spur t Kissing Under Mistletoe Too Much For The word "mistletoe" derivewatertownhistoricalsociety.orgs from the Anglo-Saxen word "mistleltan," It is a parasitic plant which grows WHS Comeback on everireen trees, with small yellowish-green leaves, yellowish flowers and waxy white, poisonous berries. Torrington High .School reeled Under a sprig of mistletoe men are by custom privi- off 19 unanswered points in the leged to kiss any women standing under it. The man first quarter to surge to an insur- is supposed to first remove one of the berries and pre- sent it to the woman. When all the berries are gone, mountable lead and an eventual this kissing game is over. It is thought this custom 69-59 varsity basketball victory comes from an early pagan marriage rite. over Watertown Dec. 12 in Mistletoe was considered sacred by the Druids in Torrington, The game was the ancient Britain and they performed elaborate cere- mutual season opener for both monies around it at the winter solstice. Because of schools. these pagan associations, it is seldom used in church decorations. John Tuozzo had 20 points to pace the Red Raiders, who trailed 2-1 but hustled to a 20-2 lead. Charley Williams had 14 points, Glen Namey 12 and Rob Trivella 11 for the winners. Namey had 16 rebounds, Mike Middendorf scored 12 for -WF R/C HOBBY SHOP LONGTIME FOOTBALL BOOSTER Bill McKee, center, was coach Dom Valentino's cagers, presented with an honorary Watertown High School letter by grid 574-1678 „n 211 Chase Ave,, Wtby, as did Steve Leisring. Steve * Ready made doll houses, coach Bill Gargano, right, at the annual Gridiron Boosters Club Altomari had nine, and Mike • Radio & U-Control Airplanes • Crafts • Banquet recently at the Waterbury Elks Club, The club's Stepanek chipped In with seven. • Rocket Supplies • Indian Bead Supplies • scholarship has been renamed the Bill McKee Scholarship. At left, Torrington held a 29-15 advan- • Dollhouse Furniture • Trains Repaired • is Sean Butterly, former WHS and Lafayette University football' tage at the half. star who spoke on behalf of the club. He is one of many former Boats • Trains • Plastic Kits • Race Car Sets Watertown players Mr. McKee has aided in obtaining football Watertown continued its NVL QUARTZ HEATERS IN STOCK scholarships. slate with a scheduled Dec, 18 game against Sacred Heart, and Hours: Mon, -Fri, 9-9 • Sat. 9-5 » Sun. 1-4 will travel to Kennedy Saturday for an 8 p.m. varsity fray, Mr. and Mrs. Charles I. Pedro, 380 French St., Oakville, has been assigned to Lowry Air graduate of Watertown High SEASONS GREETINGS Force Base, Colo., after com- School. Corner pleting Air Force basic training. horn FAMILY CYCLE CENTER During the six weeks at WRIGHTSTGWN, N.J. - FORT GREELY, Alaska, - Lackland Air Force Base here, Pvt. Joseph A, Feero III, son of Lieutenant Colonel Roger C. the home of HONDA the airman studied the Air Force Woodbury, son of Mrs. Stanely C. "wfcsw pleasing yen pleases ui," Mrs. Carol Lee, 3 Camptown mission, organization and Jacket! Road, Derby, recently was Woodbury, 52 Greenwood St., has Luggage Racks customs and received special arrived for duty here at McGuire Helmols Foci Shields assigned as an armorer supply training in human relations. Gloves specialist with Headquarters Air Force Base, UP TO $250 Safety Bars In addition, airmen who com- fairings Company, Fort Greely, Alaska. Col. Woodbury, a C-141 pilot, •Windshields plete basic training earn credits Sissy Bars SAVINGS & FREE Mr. Feero's father, Joseph A. previously was assigned at towards an associate degree in Langley Air Force Base, Va., and Feero Jr., lives at 219 Cherokee applied science through the Com- STORAGE ON 1980 Drive, Watertown. is now serving with a unit of the munity College of the Air Force. Military Airlift Command. MODELS PURCHASED The airman will now receive A 1857 graduate of Watertown specialized instruction in the High School, Col. Woodbury BEFORE JAN. 1980 SAN ANTONIO, Tex. - Air- supply field. man Thomas A. Pedro, son of received a bachelor's degree and Airman Pedro is a 1978 commission in 1961 from the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado FAMILY CYCLE CINTIR Springs, Colo. 1233 North Main St., Waterbury His wife, Mary, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Kneuppel, 757.7130 BEST WISHES FOR THE | Canton, 111. SOHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii — Spec. 4 David J. HOLIDAY SEASON Mango, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Mango, 240 Riverside St., Oakville, recently was assigned as a combat engineer with the s SALVATORE'S BARBER SHOP f 25th Infantry Division at i Hoping all the bright days Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. I of your Christmas 263 Main St. Oakville II Mr. Mango, a 1976 graduate of Nonnwaug High School in Wood- s will glow with 2 bury, entered the Army in November, 1977, delight. Thanks,

HONSHU, Japan - Suzanne B. McBennett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John P. McBennett, 176 Litchfield Road, has been promoted in the U.S. Air Force to the rank of airman first class. Airman McBennett is a plumb- ing specialist with a unit of the BOZZUTO - SAYRE, INC. INSURANCE Pacific Air Forces at Misawa Air 29 Central Ave,, Waterbury Base, here. Wfishins g you all The airman is a 1978 graduate Bus. 574-5200 274-8718 274.1054 At his time of the year. of Watertown High School. A plentiful measure of R.P. ROMANIELLO WAR, YULETIDG CHEER Plumbing, Heating & Kitchen Designs, Inc. JtoamfHting ..3 Harvard St. Oakville 274.5476 Fautif, Sink, iWSii Toilet Repairs » • h ji Water Heaters Drains & Sewers 1 Cleared X 24 HR. EMERGENCY SERVICE 274-8784 Hope your WHY PAY MORE holiday i aglow with happiness FUEL OIL Save at least 4 csnti per gallon. Highest Quality Oil. 24.hour Fuel May your Christmas ALLYN'S ML & Burner Service. Special rates for bo one of Peace and more than 300 gallon delivery. Joy and Giving. CLEANERS & DYERS Automatic degrae-day delivery. U-U „.„.. „,—r __ Thanks to all. Senior Citizens Discount!. Servic» 15 Echo Lake Rd. DiSTASI MARKET contraeti. C.O.D, Discounts, 274-1636 Sam 395 Davis Street, Oakville, Conn. STACK OIL SERVICE. WatertowB DiStasi Christine DiStasi Ricky DiStasi " " !1 Joe Rosa Emilio Sinoboli 274-1751 Property of the WatertownTown TimeHistoricals (Watertown, Conn,), DecembeSocietyr 20, 1979 Pag e 35 Local Wrestling Club Red Sox Info The Parks and Recreation watertownhistoricalsociety.orgDepartment office in the Town To Launch First Season Hall Annex, 424 Main St., has ticket brochures and ordering in- The 1970-80 Watertown wrestl- 4; Tuesday, Jan. 22, at Pom- ing team schedule has been an- formation for the 1980 Boston peraug; 3; Friday, Jan. 25 (ten- Red Sox baseball season. nounced by the Parks and tative), at Terryville, 3:30; Fri- ChMstmas Recreation Department, Approx- Recreation Director Donald day, Feb. 1, HOLY CROSS and Stepanek said persons can call King of yow -with thumbs imately two dozen boys are par- parents night, approx. 3:15; ticipating in the "first-year the office (274-5411, ext. 221) to hoping your holidays arc Tuesday, Feb. 5, at Platt, 3:15; request the information by mail. program under the direction of Friday, Feb. 8, at Gilbert, 3:30; Rocky Carroll, former Taft Wednesday, Feb. 13, at Non- Goalkeeper Chosen School assistant wrestling coach. newaug for tri-meet with Bristol Home matches are at Taft's Laurence Stabler, Taft Central, 6:30; Friday, Feb. 15, at School's soccer goalkeeper, was wrestling room in the Logan Plainville, approx, 3:15; and and Fieldhouse. named to both the Western Now Wednesday, Feb. 20, ST , England Prep School Soccer All- ° nmefa love. Thursday, Dec, 20, HOLY MARGARET'S-McTERNAN GROSS, 3:15 p.m.; Friday, Jan, Star team and the Connecticut (tentative), 3:15. A tournament Prep School All-State squad. 4, SOUTHINGTON, 3;30; TUBS- has beenset up for Sunday, Jan, day, Jan. 8, at Housatonlc Valley 13, at Taft for ninth graders and The son of Mr. and Mrs, Robert Regional, 3:30; Wednesday, Jan, under, to run all day, C. Stabler, Princeton, N.J., he is 16. BRISTOL CENTRAL^ 3; Fri- a senior at Taft, day, Jan. 18, at Bristol Eastern, Indians Place Three On Ali-NVL Football Team Good Wishes i Three Watertown High School Here comes a load S varsity football players were of good wishes |j chosen first team, All-Naugatuck for a Merry Christmas 8 Valley League by vote of the and a Happy New Year | New Horizons Travel coaches this month. They are Ann's Beauty Salon | 647 Main St., Watertown Nick Albanese, Tom Daley, and 25 Candee Hill Rd. B Rich Bellemare, Watertown 274-8925 f 274-9244 Albanese, a junior kicker, es- tablished himself as one of the NVL's best by booting 24 extra points and three field goals, the longest from 33 yards. He was selected for the offensive squad. Senior linebacker Tom Daley was credited with 73 tackles, four interceptions, three fumble recoveries, and four sacks. He stands only 5-7. Senior defensive back Rich Bellemare set a WHS record for solo tackles with 93, breakin Tom Franzese's old mark of 8 which stood for 10 years. He had six interceptions, two fumble recoveries, a safety, and ran back a kickoff 90 yards for a touchdown against Naugatuek, Named as NVL honorable men- tions from Watertown were Ron Martino, Jim Marino, Pete Galullo, Kevin Nolan, Ken Knight, Sal DiVito. Dennis Forget, Ralph Trlpp, Tom Undercuffler, and Jackie Bilokon, Judoists Excel Two local members of the Water- bury Judo Club won trophies recently In the Christmas Judo Tournament, Yonkers, N.Y. Holly Albano. Oakville, took first place In the womens1 white belt division, while Harry Spohrer, Walcrtown, won second In the men's brown and black belt division, ROUND TABLE King Arthur's Round Ta- ble is traditionally believed to have been the site of the first Christmas feast. Refer- ences to the famous king have been traced back to as early as' 600 A,D.

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TROPHIES TO YOUNGSTERS in the Watertown Recreation Youth Bowling Instruction program were given out Dec. 10 at Waterbury Colonial Plaza's Skate Odyssey during a party. More than 160 trophies were handed out to children who compltted eight of the 12 sessions, Youth skating will begin instruc- tions Monday, Jan. 7. (Recreation Photo 1 Monroe's" 1974 record of 210.98, Stack Nudges Closer To Monroe's is the longest standing WHS record. Individual winners also includ- Old WHS Diving Record ed Dave Warren in the 200-yard Several fine performances piece of the limelight. freestyle (2:00.5), Ross Ouellette were turned in by Watertown Senior boardman Joe Stack in the 500 free (5:39.5), and Steve High School swimmers Dec. 13 Schulze in the breast stroke recorded 200.30 points in the (1:06.0). during its winning meet against team's 99-73 triumph, his best St. Joseph's of Trumbull, but it ever mark, and puts him fewer Watertown took the crucial 400 was a diver who really grabbed a than 11 points behind John free relay in 8:45.6 to hang on to the win. Warren, Mike Johnson, •HI•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Dave Aureli, and Ouellette were the swimmers. St. Joe's had Chip Price (50 and 100 frees) and Jim Sargeant (200 Jrom all of us to all of you,,,with hearty IM, backstroke) as double winners. Sargeant's :59.6 in the Rood wishes for the holiday season, and FULL SERVICE SPECIAL backstroke was a Watertown with warm appreciation for the privilege of pool record. Personal bests were scored by seninn you, now and in the yean to come, *1.75 Josephson in the 200 free, WITH THIS COUPON MON • THUR5. • TO 5 notching second place for his $2.00 FRI. SAT. SUN. AND HOLIDAYS 2:05.2, and Rob Danlelson, also WATERTOWN FEED AND GRAIN CO second, for his 2:20.8 in the 200 IM. Lars Carlson's 1:11.9 and GARASSINO CONSTRUCTION SAVE '1.00 Tony Sforza's 1:12.8 in the 41 DEPOT STREET 274-1221 WATERTOWN backstroke were personal lows, THOMASTON AVE. CAR WASH as was Rich Marti's :56.B in his (ACROSS FROM COLONIAL PLAZA, WATERBURY) split in the 400 free relay. iiiEiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiieBiiiiinii Watertown, 1-1, lost to Holy Cross, 90-82, in the season opener for both schools Dec. 11. Ross Ouellette and Paul Bergamo were double winners for their respective schools. The Indians are scheduled to host Notre Dame of West Haven tomorrow (Friday) at 7 p.m. at the Frank M. Reinhold pool.

All Offices Nolan MVP At Mm f Will Be Closed Loomis-Chaffee CHRISTMAS Mnfi aiS/i, m, ffi. m. "V 9:30 Dan Nolan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tuesday, December 25 Thomas Nolan, 191 Middlebury Road, was named most valuable & player at the recent banquet S honoring the Loomis-Chaffee NEW YEAR S DAY Prep School football team. The Tuesday. January 1 school won the Erickson League Championship, The former All-NVL performer at Watertown ' High excelled defensively at linebacker and ANN'S SHOPPE safety, and played tight end on 81 MAIN ST., THOMASTON 283=5160 offense. Open Sunday 9-1 X-mas Eve 'fii 5:00 For your banking convenience 764 Main St. Oakvllle ail State National Branch Offices and drive-up Last minute gift ideas! 274-2170 banking windows will be open from 9 A.M. 'til 3 P.M. Tonight Monday, December 24 and Monday, December 31. • Quilted ski suits , t

-It" Property of the WatertownTow Historicaln Times (Watertown, Conn.) Society, December 20. 1979 Page 37 Lessons will be given and cor* Scuba Diving Has ufication can be obtained. watertownhistoricalsociety.orgOpenings Still Discounts on equipment at Cen- tral Sales, Thomaston, will be The Parks and Recreation available. Department has announced there Persons interested in joining still are openings for its Thurs- should attend the Thursday, Jan, day recreation scuba diving 3 class at 6 p.m, in the music course at the high school's Frank room. Registration can be made M. Reinhold pool. also by calling 274.5411, ext. 221, The 10-week class, held from 6 A fee is required for the to 0 p.m., begins in January, course.

!^ hf-y tMm Wi" begln a blg five^me homestand Satur- y at School when it Uikes on Lyman Hall m a 7:30 p.m. match at the Mays Rink. Watertown, hard hit by graduation, compiled a 144 record last season and was top ranked in CIAC Division II before los- ing in the semifinal round to Stamford's WesthlU High. To date, the skating Indians have lost to Far* mfi^JJfi] and |ee?l.(Ml^hi^ overwhelming Platt (114), Team members pictured first row, left to right, are; Kurt Bliss, Mike Kennedy, Jim Lynch, Dennis General!.-Ron Martino, and Mike Zuraitis. Back row: assistant coach Rob Carplno, Brad Kinzly, Brian Bertaln, Nick Mancini, Bob i ODonnell. Oay McCleary, Tom Vailionis, Troy Collier, Bill Marelsz (equipment manager), George Slog. Mark Vailionis, Eric Ellower, and coach Pete Kukanskis. Missing are players Bill Barone and Driving your way uuith an early delivery of uuishes for (WHS Hockey Team Photo) a fun filled holiday! Rico Brogna In Sincere thanks for your Middle Of Pack confidence and support, At Houston PP&K SHERRIM'S DINE1T 1400 Main Street, Watertown, Ct. Watertown's Rico Brogna BRADSHAW AMC/ finished "in the middle of the BHEAKFAST JteNenoylf hunt" among the 14 American Conference participants in the 9- 554 Main St. year-old age group Sunday at the DINMER s Punt, Pass, and Kick Contest Oakville 274-3334 s semifinals, held in the Houston SPECIALS I Astrodome. DAILY! The son of Mr, and Mrs. Joseph Brogna, Taft School, represented * Orders Available to Go — Call 2744124 the region for the second year in Heurst Mon.Fri. i o.m.-7:30 p.m. a row, having won at Shea Stadium in November. PP&K is Sot, 5 a,m,-3 p.m. Sunday 6 a.m.-li a.m jointly sponsored by the National HOLIDA Y BANKING I Football League and Ford Motor Co. SCHEDULE | James Brooks, Ray Brown Ford representative who accom- eadmt% panied the youngster and his ALL OFFICES OF THOMASTON 1 mother to Houston, said Rico did not perform as well as he did at SAVINGS BANK WILL BE f Shea, where he compiled a total CLOSED: Sb footage score of 228%. Exact totals from Houston were un- available. "In the middle of the hunt is where I would put him," Mr. Brooks said. "He does us proud Tuesday, December 25th in representing us again in Houston. He'll be back next year" in PP&K. Tuesday, Jan, 1 Rico's advancement to Houston placed him among the best of an estimated 400,000 68-72 Willow St./Watwbury 174-5^8 youngsters who take part in 72SflndPifRd.fDflnbury 792-3066 PP&K annually, Mr, Brooks said. Season's Tri-Bury Tennis Greetings to all!

Route 168 - In Middlebury Take exit 16 off route I-84. Turn right at end of exit Go one mile to Tri-Bury on your left.

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THOMASTON $10J0/hour WATERTOWN TERRYVILLE For information NO GUEST FdS PUBLiC HARWINTON Gail: 758-1727 IS INVITED Member F.D.I..C.:% Pap 88Property, town Tijms (Watertown of, Coiin.) the, Decembe Watertownr 20, 1979 Historical Society ball team in the Region in Class M group. Hoopsters Drub Academy SPEAK N G Other schools keeping the In- watertownhistoricalsociety.orgdians company In that division OF are Berlin, St. Paul of Bristol, In Varsity Game, 41-22 Farmington, Prince Tech of Hartford, RHAM of Hebron, St, Coach Marie Sampson's girls Raiders, and Paula Dmytryek Thomas Aquinas of New Britain, jumped out to a quick 8-0 lead Had 15. SPORTS Suffleld, Wolcott Tech of and were never threatened in Sue Brazis had a sterling WHS By Bob Palmer Torrlngton, Kaynor Tech, Water- posting a 41-22 • basketball win effort, scoring 24 points, getting bury, and Kennedy, over Notre Dame Academy Dec. 16 rebounds, and assisting four 15 in Waterbury. times. Miss Buckingham had 10 MERRY CHRISTMAS for the, THE CIAC (Connecticut John (Cy) Ricciardl will be the Lisa Buckingham starred for points and Miss Cavalari seven. 32nd year from speaking of Interscholastie Athletic president of the Olympian Club Watertown, 2-2, by popping in 14 Also for Watertown, Miss sports. It's been a privilege and a on Waterbury for the 1980 term, points, grabbing 10 rebounds, and Traver had nine rebounds, and pleasure to have come into so Conference) bulletin the past Cy is a Middlebury resident but handing out seven assists. She Miss Leroy and Ronnie Poirier many homes all of those seasons, month lists Watertown's basket- is as just as well known in Water- was a perfect 6-for-6 from the each had three assists. town, Locally he has served as free throw line. The Orange arid White took the Commander of the Oakville VPW Sue Brazis had seven points, 15 jayvee game, 38-12, improving to and bowled for many years in caroms, and three assists; Karen 2-1 under coach Linda Sklanka. ROOT & BOYD INC. local duckpin league. Cavalari sank eight markers and Becky TIsdale rattled the nets for The Olympian Club has many bagged seven rebounds; and 11 markers, Ann Birdsall had Insurance Underwriters Since 1853 members from Oakville and freshman Darlene Membrlno eight, and Cheryl Ventura added GENERAL INSURANCE Watertown and one of the first contributed six points and nine six, members honored by the rebounds, Torrington's Mary Perrotti had REAL ESTATE organization was Watertown's NDA was paced by Judy. four points. Charles (Chick) Lawson. Wallln's 10 points. There was no WATiRTOWNH49MoinSt. 274-2591 The Club's Awards dinner, it's junior varsity game, Brian Lumbar do ninth, will be held at the Seren- Against Torrlngton Dec. 12, WATERBURY: 110 South Main Street dipity Restaurant in Waterbury Watertown suffered a tough 57-52 Gets Yale Honor on Monday, Jan, 7, marking the loss in overtime. Miss 756-7251 first time its been held any place Buckingham climaxed a game- Brian Lombardo, son of Mr. but the Waverly Inn in Cheshire, long comeback by tying the game and Mrs. Ignatius Lombardo, If your're looking for a last in the closing moments, but WHS 1295 Gurnseytown Road, Is the minute gift for a baseball minded gave away a chance to win when first recipient of the 1979-80 relative or friend, the best Barbara Leroy missed a free Ogden Miller Scholarship at Yale baseball book I ever read throw. University, He is a junior at the "Dynasty", is now available In Nancy Traver and Miss university. paper back form. Cavalari both fouled out in over- The scholarship was establish- It's the story of the glory years time to cripple the Tribe's ed by friends of Ogden Miller, of the New York Yankees and chances. • who attended Yale in 1930. It is even if you are not a Yankee fan Watertown trailed by six, awarded to the student from Kmngingf old you have to enjoy this well three, and then four points at the Litchfjeld County who attained written book, The years cover quarter stops. the highest academic achieve- kslikneijoys So the 1949-1964 seasons when the Sue McLeod was tops in the ment while performing outstan- Yankees won 14 pennants and game with 28 points for the Red ding service to Yale and the New warm yew nine world series — and I suf- Haven community, this holiday, fered through every.one of them. great of the Hartford Whalers, Mr. Lombardo la a 1977 Water- But now I can appreciate what will make the trophy presen- town High School graduate. Thanks to you wonderful summers they really tations to the deserving hockey were. players. It's a two-night event on BLUE RIBBON • Hit •: ••• Rooting for the Yankess in Jan. 4-i. ... Fire Chief Avery those days was like rooting for Lamphier reminds us all not to LANES U.S. Steel, be careless with our Christmas Open every night CARBIDE DIE CO., INC. lights and decorations. In other te 29 New Wood Rd., Watertown Watertbwn High has three Richard R. Gleeton, President words don't spoil what might be a Sat. open from fl a.m. basketball games coming up joyous holiday. Sun. open from 1 p.m. which could pretty well tell how Open Bowling their season is going to go. Two In referring, to the brilliant 819 Weekdays are on the road, Saturday the In- duckpin game bowled by 6 to 7 p.m. dians are at Kennedy and next Jamsky's Package in the Water- & after 9 p.m. week at Wolcott on Wednesday town Men's League, I credited for families & other groups and Wamogd, Friday at home. George Palomba's 179 game to For Reservations These are the teams that someone else. Sorry about that Watertown is going to have to George, Call 274.4083 beat this year if they enterain any hopes of making a tourna- ment berth. The Naugatuck Valley League HONEST race will be a three-team affair with the champion coming from LOW PRICES Holy Cross, Crosby or Wilby, The Watertown High girls are ART'S FOBEIGM CABS Best wishes for a Happy Holiday and a | certainly tournament bound and | prosperous New Year, | will enjoy one of their best Factory Trained Volkswagon Specialist seasons. Once again it looks like 1 from the staff of § Ansonia an Naugatuck are the Repairs On Most Foreign Cars girls' teams to beat for the NVL Home Service If Necessary X title, CUFF NOTES ... Good seats are available for the college Call 274-6353 hockey tournament at the New Haven Coliseum being sponsored ft Marion Owen, Pros,; Olga Bunnon, Senior V.P,; Mln Masslmlno, V.P, by the Colonial Bank in conjunc- Associates; Rowena Barlow, Penny Moody, Phillls Mazzamarn, tion with Boston University, All Anriu Alvord, Stanley Salenionas branches of Colonial have 274-9661 tickets. Gordie Howe, the all- time National Hockey Leagi'

We're | grateful for ay the Spirit uf tt|is Ijolu | the bright bring uuu peace, steady harmnny anb joy. you celebrate Hia flame 3fltraculmia 3i hie jatti you of your in giuing ti|anhB. friendship

33 UNION STRICT, THOMASTON, CONN. _ 1 The Cheese Gourmand iI 233-4329 RT. 132. (EAST ST.) BETHLEHEM SQUARE. BETHLEHEM Property of the WatertownTow n HistoricalTimes (Watertown, Conn,), DecembeSocietyr 20, 1979 Pag e 39 that all claims muat be presented to the fiduciary on or before March 17,1980 or be barred as by watertownhistoricalsociety.org law provided, Kathleen B. Navin, Clerk The fiduciary,is: Mary Manclni 116 Bamford Ave, IN THE TOWN TIMES PHONE: 274-6721 TODAY!! Oakville, Conn. TT 12-20-79

ALL CLASSIFIED MUST BE PAID IN ADVANCE Tuesday noon State of Connecticut is the deadline for classified advertising. Bates: 91,35 minimum No. 30 of the Town of Watertown Court of Probate charge for the first 12 words, plus $.35 per line for each additional to construct a police station on a District of Watertown line beyond the minimum (approx. four words per line). All parcel of land, located on French December 12, 1979 classifieds are carried in the Water-Oak Shoppers Guide as well as LEGAL NOTICE Street, Watertown, subject to the Estate of MICHAEL DIORIO, Town Times at no additional charge. following conditions; the building Minor At the regular meeting of the of a temporary siltation basin Petitioner: Joseph DIorio, ED MICHAUD CALL Conservation Commission, prior to construction, and should Guardian Painting & Paper Hanging LOYAL'S LOCKSMITHING Inland - Wetland Agency of the the retention basin ever be con- Date of Hearing, December 21, CALL 274.8379 Anything to do with locks. Town of Watertown held on sidered to be eliminated the 1979, at 9:45 a.m., in the Probate Phono 274-0831 Thursday, December 13, 1979 it Wetland Agency shall be advised. Court, Town Hall, DeForest St., EMIL'S JEWELERS Call me, 24-hour service was voted to approve application Dated at Watertown, Connec- Watertown, Conn. Compliance 709 Main St. No. 29 of Wendell L. Hobson to ticut this 20th day of December, date: December 20, 1979. 1979. Watertown CLOCK CLEANING SERVICE deepen and clean existing pond Upon the application of the Expert watch repairing guaran- Ultrasonic cleaning of clock located on Bassett Rd., Water- Attest: Gall A. Sangree petitioner praying that he be teed workmanship, movements and minor repairs. town, as per recommendations of Secretary Conservation authorized to compromise and Also interested in buying old Lltchfield Sail Conservation Ser- Commission settle a doubtful and disputed ATWOODS INS. AGENCY clocks and pocket watches. For vice, TT 12-20-79 claim in favor of said estate, as Complete insurance service. information call Phil Dunn, 274- Dated at Watertown, Connec- per application on file more fully John B. Atwood, 49 DeForestSt., 1932. ticut this 20th day of December, State of Connecticut appears, Watertown, next to the Town 1979. IT IS ORDERED THAT: Said Hall. 2744711, VOLKSWAGON EXPERT. Court of Probate Attest: Gail Sangree District of Watertown application be heard and deter- Honest, low prices. Repairs on Secretary Conservation mined at the Court of Probate at RADIATORS REPAIRED most foreip cars. Home service December 17, 1979 Commission NOTICE TO CREDITORS the date, time and place in- Reeored — New Completes if needed. Art's Foreip Cars. TT 12-20-79 dicated above. Transmission Repairs A-Z Gar- 274-6353. Estate of ROCCO MANCINI The Hon. Carey R, Geghan, BY ORDER OF THE COURT age & Raditor Shop Zoar Ave,, Carey R. Geghan Oakville, 274-4966. ALL TYPES of firewood, pick up LEGAL NOTICE Judge, of the Court of Probate, District of Watertown at a hear- Judge or we deliver. Reasonable prices. TT 12-20-79 CONNECTICUT SEWING New England Firewood Co., 274- At the regular meeting of the ing held on Dec, 17, 1979 ordered MACHINE, Repairs, all makes. 9878. Conservation Commission, Inland — Wetland Agency of the Call 574-7781. S >•'• -.-•„.. B WINTER SANDING: Parking Town of Watertown held on UNIFORM BOUTIQUE lots, driveways, commercial or Thursday, December 13, 1979 it Specializing in all professional residential. Call 274-0737. was voted to approve application uniforms and shoes, 1816 Water- town Ave,, Waterbury, Phone CARPETS STEAM CLEANED, THANK YOU and Merry Christ- 873-8898. . ' Quality work, reasonable rates. mas to: The person who reported Call 274-3435, the location of our Injured dog to TRAILER HITCHES - Over 2,- the Dog Warden; To the Warden, WATERTOWN — Cuitom built 6 Room Ranch 000 Class I, II & III for all cars & SILK SCREEN operators and who took him to the vet: And to with 2-car attached garage and many | trucks. Past installation or save. packers for first and second Drs, Kerbin k Price whose ef- extras for comfortable living, » Cash & Carry. shifts. Company paid insurance, forts saved his life. Montambault Auto Supply vacation and incentive plan. Will train. Apply in person to Packag- 1678 Thomaston Avenue DON'T MAKE MISTAKES | Waterbury, Ct. 756-7026 ing Associates of Conn., 33 Depot I St., Watertown, with your Christmas puppy. A « well behaved dog is a pleasure to g 8 JUST ARRIVED AT Chintz 'N own. Consultation, home k i REAL ESTATE CENTER Prints of Newtown, an enormous WANTED TO BUY: Silver coins, school training for dogs starting | i number of Decorator Slipcovers, 1964 or older, paying $11 per at 3 months of age. Trainer has 20 K 8 Drapery & Upholstery fabrics at dollar. Silver dollars, 1935 or years experience. Call 757-6540 jf 58 Woodruff Ave., Waferfown 8 enormous savings. S. Main St. older, paying $12 & up. Silver- evenings and weekends. K (Route 25) Newtown, Conn. clad halves, 1965-69, paying $3,50 274-9915 8 per dollar. Mint & proof sets, SPIOTTI MUSIC SCHOOL U.S. & Canadian and any 10 Acre Mall — Straits Tpke. numismatic material, gold & 274-1556 — 879-4433 copper. Call 274-8372 between TOOLMAICiRS Lessons on all instruments. 5:30 and 9:30 p.m. A.N.A. -R- 39375, Progressive, Fourslide, Power Press, Jig Fixture CARPENTRY, MASONjieramic tile work. Reasonable. Building, 12fxl2' BOX STALLS for rent in TOOL SETTERS reparing. Free estimates. Call private barn in Wtn. Call after 5 Nick Apicella, 274-8397, 274-5597. p.m., 274-3933. And Four Slide Operators We offer top wages for top caliber crafts persons, a full range of benefits, ex- ERNIE'S AUTO BODY WORK MARANATHA cellent working conditions, ample overtime and job security. One of the most complete equip- CHIMNEY SWEEPS We are a steadily growing subsidiary of a N.Y.S.E. Company. ment Paint & Body Shops in Con- Chimneys cleaned, All replies will be treated in strictest confidence. necticut. Wheel alignment and professionally. Quick, clean, ef- Balancing. ficient service. 274-5743 or 573- Send Resumes to: 141 Meriden Road 1255. Waterbury CONN-FORM CORP, REFRIGERATION and air con- MAGICAL ENTERTAINMENT ditioning systems repaired. Very Box 1447 - Waterbury, Ct, for children's shows. Call Mr, reasonable. Call 274-1271, or Call: 757-9444 Miracle at 274-6115, SNOW PLOWING. Buckingham Equal Opportunity Employer APPLIANCE SERVICE. St. to Meriden R., Wtby., area. Repairs on washers, dryers, ref., Reasonable^Call^274-9040. stoves & dishwashers. Call 274- 4654, DO YOU NEED a new roof, or just repairs? Also, chimney cleaning. For quick service call WANTED-CARRIERS DOG GROOMING, all breeds. Trim for pet or show. Pick up and Watertown Roofing Co., 274-3933, to deliver the delivery. Weekdays, 284-8084. after 5 p.m. W06ir¥f0VEsTlrie~Tt7nding LOST BICYCLE, black, three WATf R-OAK SHOPPiRS GUlDi fireplaces, stove pipe (insulated weeks ago from Highgate & standard), kerosene, chain Building I." Last-seen at stream, WEDNfSDAY AFTiiNQOSiS saws k splitting tools. Kay's corner Scott and Cherry Aves. In- Hardware, 607 Main St., Water- formation, call 274-0738. Carriers needed I areas; town, 274-1038. WANTED TO BUY: Depression Upper Falls Ave.-Sunnyside Ave, AUTO UPHOLSTERY - in- glass, vases, Hummels, old fur- teriors done. Also bike seats and niture, baskets, old lamps, Eddy Street & Upper French St. boat seats. Best prices, 283-0324 jewelry, sterling, etc. Call 574- or 274-1197. 4954 or 574-4288." CALL 274-6721 FOR SALE: High quality recon- EARN A SECOND INCOME-Sell Clip and tend coupon below to: ditioned B&W and color TV's Avon, America's most popular TOWN TlfcTES PO BOX 1 WATERTOWN 06795 with 90-day limited warranty, line of cosmetics, fragrance and Duhamel Electronics, 408 jewelry. Call 746-5189. Name Buckingham St. 274-1974, LOST: Sat, evening, Buckingham AL'S SHARPENING SERVICE Phono Circular saws, chain saws, St.-Stanley Ave, area, 3-mos. old scissors, garden tools. Leave fluffy grey & white kitten. Please Age them at Rocco's Barber Shop, 705 call 274-5841 with information. Main St., Wtn. Reward, Page 40, Town Times (Watertown, Conn.), December 20, 1979 RenPropertyt Hike blower ofs apparentl they inadvertentl Watertowny Historical Society circulate cold air under some Discarding your (Continued from Page 1) apartment doors. The heater and Christmas tree — blower go on simultaneously, Mr. ZEniTH No formal action was taken by watertownhistoricalsociety.orgHammerman said, when the a happy ending the authority to send -a temperature falls'to the mid-50s. recommendation to the . Town Potentially, $1,000 might be Wondering if there is any Council. saved in utility costs with the tradition concerned with when Mr. Hayes said there are 45 •heaters off. a Christmas tree should be dis- applicants on the waiting list for : housing units, and a public hear- More sidewalk lights will be mantled and taken down? Jan The best GMstmas present ing on the preliminary specific- turned on through mid-January, uary 6th, Epiphany or Twelfth tions for the proposed the authority approved. Mrs. Night, marks the traditional of all! Buckingham Street project will Hymel said she had been asked end of the holiday and used to be held when they become by residents for extra light be observed by the burning of available from the architects. because more people are coming the tree and greens. Kelley and Coffin, Danbury, is and going with the holidays, and the design firm. conducting shopping expeditions. However there can be a The authority authorized happier end for your tree . . . 25" CONSOLE TV Truman Terrace maintenance In authority elections, Mr. one you will enjoy and find superintendent William Hayes was chosen chairman for rewarding. Setting .your tree The - Hammerman to shut down the another year. Steve Fournier was up outdoors and hanging it HAMPSHIRE hallway heaters following com- elected vice-chairman, replacing with popcorn strings and suet L25P6M plaints by tenants. Harold Slocum, who has resign- Early American makes a beautiful, natural bird styled console. The WHA-was told the heater- ed, and Peter McIIale was elected secretary-treasurer. feeder. Think of the fun you'll have observing your lively Mr. Slocum resigned last feathered friends through the ClASSIFIED month due to "conflicting in- months to follow! terests," according to WHA meeting minutes. By Joseph Mohr—1818 SjgnK" 867 Meriden Rd., Waterbury, Ct. Holy night, peaceful night, SKI CONDOMINIUM for rent, The authority will continue to Wonderous star lend thy light! Mike Merino 574-4886 Lou Diliberto Jan. 4-11, Quechee Reiort, Vt. hold its sessions at Truman With the angels let us sing (near Killington). Two BR's, Terrace on the second Wednes- Alleluia to our King, . with fireplace, $350 week. Call day of each mqnth, at 7:30 p.m. Jesus the Saviour is here. 274-0187 or 754-2448.

GERMAN SHEPHERD puppies for sale. Three females, six weeks old. No shots or papers. Old Fashioned #( $35. Call 274-5689. RARD CANDIES « FOR SALE: Pool table, 4'xB', with balls, cues, etc. Also, • Our new shipment of apothecary jars make Panasonic 19" B&WTV. Call-274- 6527. I perfect last minute gift ideas Fruit Assortment • Spice Assortment HOLIDAY PAINTING. College student. No job too small.- Prof, | • Old Fashioned "Horehound" results. Senior citizen discount. • Milk & White Chocolate Lollipops Low budget rates. m Five years exp. 274-2225. Woodhwy U. Wofgrtown

SEASONED HARDWOOD for sale. Call 274-3557. FOR SALE: Three used y clarinets, $40 & up; One standard violin, $40; New Standard pitar,. $35. Call 274-8804 after 6. A HAIR PLACE For Men & Women Happy holidays, FLUTE FOR SALE, Call after 6 p.m., 274-6869, friends and neighbors. Merry Christmas Thanks for letting us serve you, FOR SALE: '78 Dodge Diplomat and 2 dr. 225 cu. in. slant six. AT, PS, AM/FM, rust-proofing, pr. mtd. ARMAND'S balanced snows. 10,000 mi. Happy New Year Reasonable. 274-5194. to one and all! FUEL CO. FOR SALE: 1968 Chevy wgn., 131 Davis St., Oakville 274.2588 327. PS, PB, AC, good rubber. From the Staff at Daveluy*s Division of L, F, Powers Co., Inc. Best offer. Call 274-3893 after 2 Houn; Mon.. Prl. 7a.m. • 5 p.m. at, 1 a.m.. 1 p.m. p.m. 973 MAIN STRUT • WATiRTOWN, CONN, 274-88S! SKIS, YAMAHA (5'8"), Brand **^qp in frirn&y amfon" new Solomon 202 bindings, $80; Humanic boots, size 8, $25. All mint condition. 755-1447 after 6 -_A4* aaviclson's tow!i p.m. and Utchfiuld Shop y\ The Christmas Store /FROM\ TALL OF US\

J/ TO \ ALL OF YOU \ / i / A \ T / VERY MERRY \ I i Sending a bright OPIN IViNINGS 'Til 7 i,^ i [mixtureofChrlilmns / CHRISTMAS \ OPIN SUNDAY DIG. 23,11-4 wishes your way, far countless blessings and / AND A \ joy. Your friendship and WARM GIFTS FOR LOVELY LADIES loyalty are deeply HAPPY NEW \ $ Blazers • Leg Warmers, appreciated. VT _c *D f ^wK i • Flannel Nightwear • Skirti Snuggies & veBta • Knit Hate l» Sweater! • Scarvea-Glovei !« Robes * Handbcgi OPEN SHOP NOW — Charge — Lcyaway 1208 Main St., OakvHle YEAR ROUND \ " / Bunker Hi!! Rd. Gift Certificates 11 274-6418 I \ / (OH Rt, 63) Barter Charge Friday HI 7 HOpen Daily T 0-6 Thurs. 'til ffi 8=6- \ / Wiierldwn |Saf, 9-1, CLOSED MONDAYS