The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-04

democratic candidate for the town clerkship in 1935, who had 2,3l3 votes.
 Close Vote Surprise
 The close vote on the question was startling to many here who had thought that with 8 large demo- cratic majority, the salary question would be sure to pass. It provided excitement to the election. In Jan uary the voters at special election had approved it by two-one mar. gin but the vote on 1t was not any, where near as heavy as was yester- days vote. It becomes part of the local charter now and holds for future wardens.
 It was the second time in history that all wards went democratic. Democrats viewed the vote as ap- proval by the voters of their bud get calling for the same tax rate, "A mills. The republicans had offered a budget asking for a 221s mill rate and apparently did not believe even the 816 majority meant very much for at the freeman's meeting after the election last night they pro- posed their budget and it was de- feated, the administration budget being adopted.
 Warden Sheridan and most of the democrats chosen yesterday will serve two-year terms, but the board of education members, George A. Kelley and Emil Mannweiler, were elected for four-year terms.
 Warden Pleased but Tired
 Warden John J. Sheridan was obviously delighted with the result of the election yesterday and al- though showing visible evidences of the strain he has been under in recent weeks, he maintained a cheer full composure.
 T am very pleased at the vote of confidence the people of Nau- gatuck have given the democratic administration" he said in a formal statement. I believe 1t is an in- dication of their satisfaction in the administration given by the demo- crats during the past three years.
 believe the large majority jus- tifies my former remarks that we have given an efficient administra- tion and will say now that the same policies will be continued during the next two years.
 I have nothing but praise for George A. Graham, republican nom- inee for warden. He carried on a clean campaign"
 Mir. Graham in short staetment expressed his congratulations to the warden and said, Tt was a clean campaign" Harris Whittc- more, Jr., republican town commit- tee chairman, had little to say, re- marking, i've will do better next time."
 Burgess Joseph Dineny, democra- = tic town committee chairman, said: "The big victory yesterday is a splendid tribute to Warden John J. Sheridan and I know he will con- tue to represent the interests of all the people during his two-year term. The voters clearly demon- strated they appreciate what the warden has done for them.
 T want to thank all for their fine support at the election and it shows that the people of Naugatuck. at least, are not prepared to re- turn to republican rule."
 Raymond St. John. successful candidate for the office of town clerk, said, T wish to thany my many friends for the support they gave me today and for their help to the entire ticket. MT. Schiller is a fine fellow and has my com- pletel respect"
 To Reappoint Heads
 All appointees of the democratic administrator were virtually as- sured of reappointmert for two year terms last night when Warden John J. Sheridan announced that they will again be selected. These ap- pointments are expected to be made at the first meeting of the new board, which has the same member ship as last year, to be held next Monday evening at 9 o'clock, day. light time.
 The officials now are: Borough Clerk Charles D. Daly, Assistant Borough Clerk Mrs. Theresa Wilcox, Superintendent of Streets James M. Brophy and Assistant Street Supt. Harold Murtha; Rocco Mariana, assessor; George Waite, part-time assessor.
 It is expected the board of vel fare will again reappoint Supt. Leo scully at its next meeting. It is believed James Brennan, assistant tax collector, will be reappointed ny Tax Collector James Fitzgerald. MT. Daly's salary under the new budget will be 5000. an increase of $20O; Mrs. Wilcox will get $1,l44 an increase of $104 and MT. Brophy will get $2,4O0. an increase of $75 MT. Murtha will receive $2,0c'.