The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-11


 CwA there were some hired on . relief basis and some not in actual need were also hired.
 When the EZRA came along some of the latter dlvision wefs let go because they could not meet the strioter EZRA require. nients of need. Many of these who were without jobs, r ally needed the work in the opipiNa of the local administration and an attempt was made to give this work on the street department, thereby increasing the expense of this department.
 Warden John J. Sheridan since he took office ordered depart mental heads to economize as much as possible and he feels they have cooperated very well with him. {. Warden Pleased
 T feel very satiafied," he said to-day, with the small deficit in view of the many obstacles unfore- seen at the beginning of the fiscal year, which confronted us. l be. lieve the people of Naugatuck will appreciate the efforts of the dem D. cratic administration in making a sincere effort to reduce expenses" Not fin at least five years, 1t is claimed has there been a real sur. plus in the figures. In 1882 the republican administration had a surplus but democrats pointed out part of this was due to the fact teachers salaries were reduced ara the excess sum which had been appropriated for this was turned over to lessen expenses in other departments therefore wiping out a possible deficit had not the salaries been reduced. Democratic Caucuses Tonight Caucuses which may affect cop- siderably democratic chances for election will be held by. that party in the first, second and third wards tonight. Delegates to the town con- vention tomorrow night where the democratic ticket will be ncmi- mated will be selected tonight The democratic nominees for burgess in each ward will be named at the caucuses tonight as will also ward committees, Nomination of burgesses is usually equivalent to election where major parties is concerned.
 There will be fights in. at least two and probably all three wards. The main one is expected to be the battle between Burgess Joseph Dinneny'g forces ana, George Mo- the first ward nomination for burgess. The Dennis Carroll Frank Green factions in this ward are working for Dinneny and the Mrs Annie Galyin-D. Emmett Shea group is backing MT McNamara, in this bat- tie. The issue behind the burgess fight lies in town chairInanshlp, Burgess Dinneny and MT McNa- mara have anrounoed they would support Warden Sheridan for re- nomination. It is reported Mir Dinnepy favors retention of Frank T. Green as town committee chair. man and it 1s believed Mr McNa- mara would favor either Mir Sheri- dan or Judte D.. Emmett Shea for this post. MT shea announced spnse Meeks ago. however. he is not seeking ,this position.
 BrQphy Sceiiis Set
 There will be no contest for bur- gess in the second ward, 1t is ex- pected, Leo Hrophy being assured of renoininatfon. A slate of dele-, gates fayoring Warden Sheridan as. town committee chaArmari will op- pose MT Brophy's delegates, 1t is believed. Burgess Victor 'Burkus will seek renomination in the third ward caucus and Thomas Grant, recent candidate for deniocratlc nomination as state senator, will, oppose him. Mir Rurlus Is pro- sheridan and MT Grant has an- nounced he will oppose Mir Sheri- dan If he wins.
 The first ward caucus will be held in the Gem theater, the second in Goodyear hall in odd Fellows building, and the third in Raytk- wich's hail on Bridge street. Change of sites in the first and third ward we're necessary thls year because of the large numbers expected to turn out for the cau- cuscs. About 800 new members have been added to the democratic ranks since the fall election. All caucuses are scheduled to start at D.. m.
 Grahge. Session Tomorrow Mrs Wilfred J. Megin. lecturer. will be, in charge of the Beacon Valley Grange program in Grange hall tomorrow night. It will cons slst of several skits. solos and monoloeues. Miss Dorothy Jones was to have had charge but her participation in the Grange show, "Wild Ginger" being presented now, has prevented her from arr ranging a program.
 The Grange will hold public card part on Saturday. April 2L proceeds of which will so to, the Naugatuck Ambulance fund. Coh- tract and auction bridge and pin7 ochle will be played. There will be prizes and refreshments will be served.
 Tire committee In charge Is head- ed by Mrs Ednund Heas. Other members include: Edmund HeNs MT and Mrs William Noble. MT. and Mrs Myron Noble. MT and Mrs Henry zwick and MT and Mrs ". J. Megin. Give Out Food
 Potatoes and roast beef will be distributed tomorrow by the pub. lie welfare department to local needy, it was ansauncad today by Superintendent N. Hadley Cox. The roast beef will be government food, The potatoes have been grown on town farm land. They will be given out at the sHal sites. the Rubbcr avenue- Hoadiey street point and :=;;:=,:c
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