The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-03

Up to 10:3O there were 671 who had voted of which 264 voted m the first ward, 219 in the third and l88 in the second. Party leaders believe the vote will be heavy and probably above 5000 because the polls will be open until 2 o'clock whereas before they closed at 6 D. n.. daylight time.
 Although, the polls opened three hours earlier than usual today, first votes being cast at a. m., appar- , ently not many voters took adyan- { .tage of the earlier closing hours Under the new biennial election bill the polls are open from a. m., tc q D. m.. daylight saving time.
 Mrs. Elizabeth Biederman was the first woman voter in the first ward with Registrar Raymond St. John nominee for town clerk, the first male voter there. In the second ward, Mrs. Mona Standbridge was the first woman to vote ana Harry j Arendholz was the first man to cast his ballot. Mrs. Mary Gilbert was the first woman to vote in the third ward and Anthony Farra was the first male to vote.
 The day was 8 beautiful one : whcih, according to superstition here, is republican weather. g. Polling Places
 The polling places were: first ward, borough courtroom; Seconc ward, Goodyear hall; third ward Raytkwichs hall, Bridge street Party workers were active from ths time the polls opened answering phone calls at party headquarters in each ward, checking those wht voted and arranging for transporta- ton for those who had not.
 The usual hurry that characterizes election day here was evident today with most conversations being about the election.
 Politicians are interested in seeing just what effect the longer hours will have on. the vote, if any. Where as last year and in previous years the polls opened at 10 a. m., and closed at p. m., daylight saving time, they were open this morning at 2 o'clock and will be open until 2 o'clock tonight, daylight saving time. &
 Leaders Express
 There are two, voting machines ir both the first and third wards and one in the second ward. Party leaders today expressed confidence of victory. Those chosen will serve terms of two years. Naugatuck's g next borough, election will not take place until 1899.
 --- Campaigns closed with rallies by both parties Sunday afternoon n Union City and with a rally by the democratic party last night in the Little Italy" section. It has been a vigorous campaign with more than the usual rallies held.
 Main interest today among local residents centered on three things; the wardenship, the town clerk post, and the vote on the warden's salary. Democrats have won here the past three years at borough elections and turned in a smashing triumph last fall in the presidential election.
 The republicans expect they will draw many supporters in view ot the lower tax rate the budget they propose offer. Several impartial observers cannot see any sudden shift from the democratic trend but admit the budget issue may mako it closer, although democrats have contended it is impossible to carry on the affairs of the town and planned improvements with the budget as proposed by the republi- cans.
 Warden John J. Sheridan who is aspiring to his fourth consecutive term, is the democratic nominee for warden, and George A. Graham, a former burgess, is the republican contender. Both parties have had new town committee chairmen ;n this campaign, Burgess Joseph Din- neny heading the democratic com mittee and Harris Whittemore, Jr.. former warden, being tn eleader of the q. 0. D. committee. It is be- lieved that both parties will go to the polls united.
 Election Officials
 The election officers serving today were: First ward, moderator, James T. Leary; checkers, Peter Brooks' John Hurst, Cecelia Beauchamp, Adeline Lanouette; booth tenders, George Goodrich, Philip Holland Joseph Hanley; chalengers, John Kennedy, William Dooling; deputy registrars, Clarence E. Fennlman.
 Second ward-moderator, BenJa- min Smith; checkers, Charles Aqua via, William Garland, Ruth Scho- field, Mary T. Mccarthy; booth tenders, Ralph Schofield, James Fitzgerald, Frank Arendholz; chal- lenger, Charles Mancini; deputy reg istrars, Fred Follett, Richard Clancy.
 Third ward-Moderator Richard Kennedy: checkers, John Giselond- CT, Martin Joyce, Katherine Murtha, vivian Anredson, Eric Johnson; challengers, Louis Salmonson, Ches- ter SlomczymSki; deputy registrars, Thomas F. Reilly and Peter Hall: machine mechanic, Frank E. Jenner.
 Al1nua Report Issued
 Copies of the annual report for the year were issued at the boro- ug0 CIeTk O1uCc tludy. AiC ACPoAV which has several new features, shows the total debt of the borough was cut $14,344 in the past fiscal year, from $679,014.24 to $664, ,670.5 .57. In 1885 it was reduced from $688,- 1889 to $679,014.24. There is an analysis of changes in the surplus in the past year, showing and increase of $5O30.4 .46 in the surplus. This is . new item in the report. Borough Engineer R. D. Boards ay's report shows there was 8430 lost' dk eswers laid last year orl .503 MafIeg. The entire sanitary sewers in the town is 136,894 feet of 24.003 miles. his reeortS shows. and there are 6s,2S7 or 12.9Oz miles of storm ]