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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-18
Local Boy Scouts To Receive Highest Awards Tonight
Reservoir In Need
 Of New Chlorinators
Protection of City's Water Supply Urged By Health Oficer-InfOrmatiOn Sought on Baldwin St. Bridge

Action on installation of new chlorinators for the city's water supply was sought by Dr. Edward J. Godfrey, city health officer, at the meeting of the board of works last night and the matter was turned over to the water committee, the water department, the city en- gineer's office and the health de- partment with authority to act.
 q hesitate to tell anyone that the city's water is all right and I hesi- tate to tell them it isn't, Dr. God frey told the board, stressing the emergency aspect of the chlorinator need to insure purity for the city's water supply, he said that he had urged purchase of chlorinators last summer, to be installed in a new building at Wigwam reservoir.
 City Engineer Charles A. Root es- timated that the cost would be be- tween $4500 and $75OO in a previous report to the board of works.
 Baldwin Street Bridge
 A request from the board of alder men for information on the status of the proposed new Baldwin street bridge was referred to the street committee for report on a motion of Commissioner James A. Phelan. In answer to a query from former Sen- ator Joseph H. Lawlor whether money is available for the bridge, City Engineer Root said that he wasn't sure.
 Settlement of the disagreement between two property owners, F. J. Delaney, of Oakville avenue, and David w. Stoddard, Bunker Hill avenue, over an alleged obstruction in a brook on the latter's property was undertaken by a subcommittee which will go over the situation with the owners, in question. MT. Delaney claims that the obstruction causes water to back up on to his property.
 Request for hydrant was made by Miss Lucy MacLelland, who op- crates a private hospital, and this was referred to the water committee.
 Request of the East End Commit nity club, Inc, through its president, Joseph D. Brophy, for street signs was referred to Assistant Supt. of Streets James R. McMahon. Similar action was taken on report of the club that catch basins on the north side of East Main street, between Edson avenue and Southmayd road, are filling up and causing flooding
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-18
Executive
Knights To Confer
 Honorary Degree
Special Ritual to Be Exemplified, 25=Year Buttons
 Presented to Vets; Council Joins Hygiene Group

the most edifying of the K. of c. ritual.
 Following a talk last night on mental hygiene by Dr. Joseph L. Hetzel, the council voted to be- come a member of the Waterbury Mental Hygiene Society in order to aid and foster the fine work that this organization and allied ones throughout the state are doing in the field of mental hygiene.
 Dr. .Hetzel told how mental hy- giene societies came to be formed in this work and described what has been done and what remains to be done for the mentally ill and the mentally defective patients. He was introduced by Grand Knight Scad- den.
 Resolutions were authorized by the council last night urging Con. necticut's two United States Sena- tors, our congressman -at-large, and Representative J. Joseph Smith of the fifth congressional district to oppose any measures concerning the lifting or changing the present embargoes on exports to Spain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-18
President

The honorary degree of the Knights of Columbus will be con- ferred on a class of eligible mem- bers late in February, it was de- cided following a meeting of Sher- dan Council, 24, K. of C., last night in the Columbus Club. With au- thority granted by the council to confer the degree Grand Knight Thomas w. Scadden named Past Grand Knight Cornelius F. Ma loney to head the committee in charge of the exemplification.
 A year ago the comforting of the honorary degree, the first ever in Waterbury, was one of the outstand- ing features of the Founders Week program held locally and all over the United States where there are K. of c. councils. Past Grand Knight Maloney was in charge of the event a year ago, so will be familiar with the routine of the degree.
 Only members who have reached a certain age and who have been members of the order for 25 or more years are eligible for the honorary degree, which is one of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-18
SHOULD LICENSE
 ALL ACCOUNTANTS
$2O,OOO,OOO Shortage Is Found in McKessOn Co.
 Has Stirred Things

New York, Jan. 18-CUP)-The at- torney generals office said today that all public accountants should be li- censed because of weaknesses in auditing methods which permitted @ $20,000,000 shortage of assets in McKesson & Robbins, Inc, to go un- detected for years.
 The recommendation was made in report by Ambrose V. Mccall and Max Furman, assistant attorneys general, who investigated the drug firms affairs after it's president, Philip Musica, alias F. Donald Cos ter, was exposed as swindling ex- convict and committed suicide. He had been inflating the firms assets for 10 or 12 years through a fic- titious crude drugs department that Price, Warehouse and company, @ leading accounting firm, had over looked year after year in regular examinations.
 Furman explained that certified public accountants are not now i- censed, and if their certificates should be taken away they could continue practicing anyhow. He and Mccall recommended that account ants not presently certified be given four or five years to prepare for examinations, and after that, all can- didates be required to pass tests de- signed by the state board of regents, and none be permitted to practice without licenses.
 The securities and exchange con- mission yesterday questioned Ralph E. Thorn, the Price and Warehouse accountant in charge of McKesson & Robbins audits.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-18
Invocation
Invocation EICHMAN ESCAPES BRIEF JAIL TERM
Litchfeld Court Suspends Six Months Sentence
 on South Elm Youth
Special to The Democrat)

Litchfield, Jan. 18-Judge Arthur F. Ellis imposed a six months sus- pended jail sentence on Fred Eich- man, Jr., 25, of 216 South Elm street Waterbury yesterday when Eichman pleaded guilty to a charge of breaking and entering. He was accused of complicity in the burg lary Crutch and McDonald's drug store ill Litchfield, Dec. 5. Judge Ellis placed him on probation for a year.
 Upon request of States Attorney William H. Blodgett, Joseph Burns, 24, of East Main street and Judson Towne, also of Waterbury were given postponements until January 31. According to the state, Eichman did not actually participate in the break, but was the receiver of the goods allegedly stolen by Towne and Burns. Merchandise valued at $500 was stolen.
 Towne, Burns and James F. Mo- Ian 21. of Albany, N. Y. will be arraigned January 21 on charges of attempting to escape from the Litch- field county jail.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-18

The first in a series of Acci- dent Prevention Broadcasts for 1889 was presented over Station WATR Monday afternoon by Off, Ger James Little, traffic engineer of the Waterbury Police Depart ment. The programs are sched- uled to be heard regularly over WATR on Mondays at 4:25 and Fridays at 10:25, and will feature men prominent in accident pre- vention work in this city.
 Officer Little's address follows:
 Prior to the enactment of the Workmen's Compensation Laws in the various states some years ago, industrial safety was almost un- known and injuries at work were allowed to run rampant.
 Safeguards
 However, with the advent of the Workmen's Compensation Law the employer was obliged to com- pensate the injured worker by not only paying his medical eX- penses but, also by paying him his wages, in whole or in part.
 Consequently, the employer re- alizing that he would still be paying a man wages in the event of an accident at the plant that prevented the man from working and that the production of that employe would be com- pletely wiped out until he was able to return to work, decided that such accidents must be elimir eted as matter of practi- cal common sense.
 Another important fact which entered the situation was that in- surance companies covering work mems compensation based their premium computation on the ac- cident experience in the plant.
 The more accidents, the higher the premium. A reduction in acci- dentS-a lower premium.
 As a result of that realization, industry and the insurance com- panies have spent millions of dol- lars in safeguarding machinery, educating employees to be safe, conducting safety meetings, etc.
 So, now industrial accidents are at minimum, the accidents have decreased in severity, and the cost of such mishaps is way below that of a few years ago, when there were fewer people employed.
 The same situation, ladies and gentlemen, that confronted in- dustry in the yesteryear, now con- fronts all of us in our use of the streets and highways.
 Billions Lost!
 The cost of traffic accidents last year is variously estimated be- tween FOUR and FIVE BILLION DOLLARS. Just consider that for a moment. Our little lapses in safe conduct on the streets cost about FIVE BILLION DOLLARS. That takes in the property dam- age to cars and other objects, medical costs, loss of tin1e and wages, funeral expenses, etc. But, 1t does not include that which can not be measured in dollars and cents-the loss of human life the suffering of those injured.
 So, you see it is serious. Con- slider if you will, that during these days of economic strife, we the people of America are casting t. the four winds BILLIONS of dol- lars as the result of careless use of the streets and highways.
 This carelessness can be over- come. That has been proven by the way industry defeated its problem
 Last var the motorists and ped estrians of Connecticut recorded a fine reduction in deaths and in-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-18
DOCTORS WARN FOLKS WHO ARE
 c0MSTIPATED

TT IS SAID constipation causes many human discomforts-headaches, lack of energy and mental dullness being but a few. BUT DON'T WORRY
 For years a noted Ohio Doctor, Dr. F. M. Edwards, successfully treated scores of patients for constipation with his famous Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets now sold by druggists everywhere.
 Olive Tablets, being purely vegetable. are harmless. They not only gently yet thoroughly cleanse the bowels but ALSO assist liver bile flow to help digest fatty foods. Test their goodness TONIGHT without faill 15t, 30t, 60G
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-18
Compensation Agreements

Agreements in which compensa- ion will be paid weekly during the period of disability were filed and approved this morning in the office of Compensation Commissioner James M. Lynch as follows:
 George H. Richard Woodbury, against Henry Drake, cut foot with axe, S7, beginning December g, 1888.
 Benjamin Dolinsky and Michael Madden, Winsted, against Mi- chael Negri, Winsted, sprained back, S21, beginning November 19, 1888.
 American District Telegraph Company, New York. against Thomas J. Fahey. West Haven, severe contusions of the right foot, laceration of the foot, S1397 be- ginning December 20. 1888.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-18

of cellars. A storm sewer outlet into Mad river was suggested.
 Automatic Stokers
 Report of committee, Commis- sioners Phelan and Albert LOeffler and Robert H. Mccormack, favoring purchase of automatic stokers made by an Indianapolis concern for irl- stallation on city hall boilers was approved and the committee will confer with the city's purchasing agent, Charles c. Foster.
 Once again residents of Riverside and Bank street appeared to learn progress of plans for layout of the Naugatuck river now in process by the engineering department. John Kopiczh spokesman for the delegates asked whether Assistant City Engi- neer Henry c. Whitlock could give the group some estimate on the time which will be required for completion of the layout plan.
 The engineer said that the staff working on the matter had been doubled but that he did not feel that he could say when the plans will be finished,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-18

Dr. Lorne w. Barclay of New York. national director of activities of the Boys Scouts of America will be the chief speaker at the annual dinner meeting of the Mattatuck Council, Boy Scouts of America this even- ing at the Hotel Elton.
 A feature of the dinner meeting will be the presentation of Eagle Scout awards to: Arthur Charbon- aeau, and Joseph Ippolito of Troop
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-18

juries on the highways. But, we still have a record. 4 Several hundred will be killed in Connecticut during 1889. Thou sands more will be injured. Who it will be no one knows.
 Is It Worth It?
 So, let's all take it easy. Watch our step walking-drive with care and courtesy in motor vehicle operation.
 It can be done if we will adopt the attitude taken by industry years ago. We are paying a ter rife toll not only in dollars and cents, but, in human life and limb as well.
 IS IT WORTH IT!!!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-18
TRACY DESCRIBES
 GAUTEMALA TRIP

Edward B. Tracy, of the American Brass Co.,, said that the government of Guatemala was efficient and up to date, and that the country was extremely mountainous and pictur- esque at the weekly luncheon meet ing of the Rotary club at The Elton yesterday.
 MT. Tracy recently took a trip to Guatemala.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-18

cialist group in Waterbury to wage a vigorous campaign in the city election this fall. MT. Wolozin said that an organization meeting would be held Jan. 25 at 53 Spencer ave- nue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-18
IS TT WORTH IT.?

Loss of Life Billions of Dollars in Damages Re- suit From Carelessness Declares Local Police De- partments Statistician in Opening Broadcast on
 Safety.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-18

NEW WEIRD CHARACTERS. {: NEW THRILLS! NEW TERROR!
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-10-16

Although the new 1910 Chevrolets
embody more refinements than
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-10-16
Finger Tip Shifts
In Fords For 1910
Comfort Features Emphasized Throughout New De-
signs - Decorative Schemes For Interiors

-Four Ford v-8 and five deluxe
body types comprise the two lines.
A new business coupe as well as a
Fordor sedan, Tudor sedan and
coupe are available in both. There
| is also q deluxe convertible club
coupe with automatic top as stand
ard equipment. Three color choices
are available in the Ford V-8, six in
the deluxe line.
An important new feature Of the
cars Is a finger-tip gearshift mount
ed on the steering column under
! the two-poke steering wheel. This
provides increased room for driver
and passengers in the front compart-
ment. There is also a new con-
trolled ventilation system. New
Sealed-Beam headlamps are used
on all types, providing greatly in
creased driving vision at night.
On the IS horsepower cars, an i'm
proved spring suspension with q
longer, more flexible front spring,
and a torsion bar ride-stabilizer
provide an exceptionally comfort
able steady ride. The ride-stabilizer
also contributes to firmer, easier
steering. Front and rear springs
of deluxe cars are equipped with
metal covers. Lark double-acting
hydraulic shock absorbers with self
sealing construction are fitted on
all cars.
Comfort features are emphasized
throughout the design. Seas are
built for restful riding. Front seat
backs are Of new resident type.
Cushions have q new floating edge.
Drivers seats are adjustable two
ways - they rise is they are moved
forward. Bodies are scientifically
soundroofed, shutting out road
noises. yAn "easy-shift" transmits
sion, permitting speeds to be
changed quietly; new design curved
disc wheels and improved drums
for the highly effective, quick
stopping hydraulic brakes also con-
tribute to quietness.
The interiors of the cars appear
in new decorative schemes. A pleas
ing color treatment in maroon and
sand duotone distinguishes the in
teriors of the Ford va. In deluxe
cars, window and door frames are
finished in dark mahogany, hard
ware in rich maroon, knobs and
escutcheon plates in sand, with
striped mohair or broadcloth up
holstery also in sand. In the Ford
V-8, door and window holdings are
in vleached walnut finish, handles
are chrome-plated, with knobs and
escutcheons in sand colored plastic.
Upholstery is in taupe.
Instrument panels harmonic with
the interior styling. Cages are
grouped in front of the distinctive
steering wheel. A grille for installa-
ton of radio speaker, glove COM
partment with lock, two ash trays
and q cigar lighter are provided on
the panel.
Other equipment supplied without
extra cost on both the Ford va and
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-10-16
UNITED TYRE CO.
OFFERS RETREATS
Five Different Designs
Available New Fac.
tory Completed

The United Tyre Sales Co., with
its retail store at 219 East Main
street and its tyre rebuilding factory
at SO Jefferson street, Is now In a
position to offer the motoring pub
lie Of Naugatuck Valley the most
complete tire service, that has ever
been offered in this section. This
popular firm which has been oper-
ating in Waterbury for over II years
has. one of the finest available selec-
tons of new. used, recapped and re-
treaded tyres for passenger and
commercial cars in addition to
complete line of automobile supplies.
"Gabe" Berardino, president and
treasurer of United Tyre, has spared
no expense in the building and
equipping of his new factory branch
on Jefferson street, and he cordially
invite" the public to visit this amaz-
ingly modern plant during automo-
bile week to see his trained workers
skillfully reconstruct tires and the
newest and most modern apparatus
for this kind of work. For the first
time in Waterbury. 1t is now pos
sible to obtain retreads and recaps
in a choice Of flee different tread
designs.
A new feature that is proving
very popular at the United Tyre
Sales Co., is the inauguration of
q Budget Payment whereby new.
used or retreaded tyres can be pur-
chased on surprisingly low weekly
payments.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-10-16

Enriched by refinements made
possible by the manufacture under
signle unified management of
five cars which virtually bracket the
motor car market, the Ford va and
the deluxe Ford va cars for 1910,
announced today, present notable
advances in styling, comfort, con-
venience and safety.
The new cars are big substantial
and powerful in appearance. Body
lines are pleasingly streamlined.
Front end designs are distinctively
modern, with low radiator grilles,
long hoods and deeply rounded fend-
ers. The trinity tailored interiors
are big and roomy, with plenty of
seat room, leg room, elbow room
and shoulder room.
Two va engines are available, an
IS horsepower engine in the Ford
va and the deluxe Ford va, with
a so horsepower engine optional in
the Ford va.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-10-16

the deluxe Ford va includes:
Front and rear bumpers and four
bumper guards; spare wheel, tire
and tube; twin electric air horns;
dual windshield wipers with single
control; battery condition indica-
tor; foot control for headlight
beams, with indicator on instru-
ment panel, and dimming control
for instrument panel lights.
Ford V-8 cars also have sun
visor, two ash trays and arm rests
in the rear compartment Of the
sedans. A foot rest is supplied in
the rear compartment of the For
dor sedan. VA;
Additional equipment supplied on
deluxe cars without extra cost in
clude wheel bands, metal spring
covers, two swivel-type sun visors,
two tail lamps, ash trays in instru-
ment panels and the rear compart-
ment Of sedans; arm rests at the
drivers left and in the rear COM
partment Of sedans, and robe
cord in the deluxe Fordor sedans.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-10-16
Daily Advertising
Studebaker Asset
Million Dollar Newspaper Campaign Heralds 1910
Models Increase of Dealers Realized in Past Year

during the past year and because
Studebaker feels that newspaper
leadership has been intensified due
to the war news.
AS the various automobile shows
are held throughout the country
and as Studebaker dealers receive
the new 1910 models, Studebaker
newspaper advertising will follow a
carefully planned procedure, accord
ing to George D. Keller, vice pfesi-
dent in charge Of sales. Some majo
markets have been or will be opened
first with full-page, two-color adj
vertisement on Studebaker's low
priced Champion. This will be fol-
lowed by two other Champion adj
vertisements and then by a large
two-color advertisement on the COM
plete Studebaker line, featuring all
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-10-16
BENDIx SERVICE.
EXCLUSIVE HERE
West Main Street Firm
Specialists in Auto
Brake Repairing

Charles Berube, proprietor Of
Bendix Brake sales and Service Of
400 West Main street, has been spe-
cializing In automobile brake service
for over 20 years in waterbury and
has gained an enviable reputation
for this work.
He uses Bendix Brake Lining ex-
clusively, manufactured by the larg-
est company Of its kind In the world.
Mr.. Berube installs and services
Westinghouse Air Brakes, Blk
Boosters and all types. of mechan-
ical- and hydraulic brakes for all
passenger cars, trucks, busses and
trailers and also carries complete
stock Of brake parts. Bendix
Brake Sales & Service has been an
official AAA Service Station for the
past seven years.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-10-16

MANY ACCESSORIES OFFERED
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-10-16

studebaker is following up a rec
ord-breaking year with a million
dollar Introductory advertising cam
paign for its 1910 models. A large
share of this will be concentrated in
newspapers during the current au-
tomobile shows over the nation and
viii continue until the holidays with
consistent space In every establish
ment.
The new Studebakers are being
announced in this extensive newspa-
per campaign and at the automobile
shows as the Headline Cars Of
1940." These announcements are ap-
pearing in numerous newspapers
throughout the country, an increase
over the number used last year. This
Is because Studebaker dealerships
have greatly increased In number
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-10-16

models-the Champion. Commander
and President.
Similar schedules with the size Of
space graduated TO che Importance
Of the market win be followed
throughout the entire country. "Ev-
eryone with even q remote idea Of
purchasin ga new car viii be reached
day after day and week after week
by this steady Studebaker barrage of
advertising" said Mr.. Keller.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-10-16

those Of any previous year. Z fdIi
line Of Acknowledgements accessoF-
les is available 70 owners DESTROYS Of
individualizing their cars. Every &C.
cessory in the list IS not only de-
signed TO harmonize with the cars
other appointments and trim, but Is
engineered to function as an integ-
raj unit Of the car.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-10-16
TAVANO FEATURES
AUTO GLASS WORK
Union Plate and Window
Company Known for
Prompt Service

Waterbury's Oldest established
glazier, the Union Plate and Win
dow Glass Company of 40-44 SEQ
will street, offers motorists Of this
vicinity unusually prompt and ef-
ficient service in automobile glass
work. You can have auto wind
shields or glass cut to fit and in
stalled in your car while you wait
at this popular firm. An extra con-
venience at Union Plate is the fact
that you can drive in under cover
while the work is being done.
Frank Tavano, manager of this
company, urges all motorists to have
safety glass installed or replaced
right now before cold weather sets
in. Besides auto glass, the Union
Plate g. Window Glass Company
cuts and installs all types Of storm
and greenhouse sash, plate glass and
store front construction. Dial 4-O694
for an estimate.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-10-16

Standard Durasheen colors are
black, Bimini blue, Regal maroon,
Garland green. Gunmetal. Hawaiian
blue, Williamsburg tan and Pearl
gray.