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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-16

to 1t. We have not jumped around
one type Of design to another. Five
years ago we adopted the Silver
Streak. Today, that Is Just as
strongly as ever our identifying an
pearance characteristic. we have
never changed the basic design of
our engine. But we have always i'm
proved 1t. Our engineers are en-
couraged to develop ideas that will
be real contributions to the motorist
and to the industry. Such develop
ment was the remote control, steer
Ing column gear shift which we first
used on our 1899 models.
In the same way solid manu-
featuring program has been followed.
The result of such an engineering
and manufacturing plan has given
Pontiac a car that am sure can be
proved to be the most trouble-free
in the entire industry.
To keep step with engineering and
production we have hewed straight
to well defind merchandising plan,
always improving and always de-
veloping. The quality of our dealer
representation has improved tremen-
dously. We have developed good
dealers, replaced poor dealers with
better dealers and helped promising
dealers become real successful deal
ers, until today the great majority
of them represent Pontiac well, serve
their owners satisfactorily and make
a profit for themselves in doing it.
There has been nothing mysterious
about Pontiac's success. It has all
been fairly simple, once the plan was
perfected. But it explains why 1899
has been so far ahead of 1888 and
why we expect 1910 to be Is per cent
better than 1899.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-16
HALBINC SHOWING
BATTERY CHARGER

Andy Halbing, proprietor of the
A. d r. Battery & Electric Co.. is.
sues a special invitation to all mo-
torists Of Waterbury and vicinity to
vlslt his new location at 4l6 West
Main St.. and view, In actual opera :
tion, the new high speed battery
charger which has been deyeloped
BY Mr.. Halbin gin the A. g. p. Elec-
trical Laboratory. This new device
VIII Iully charge any automobile
battery IN thirty minutes without re-
moving the battery from the car.
Mr.. Halbing personally guarantees
that this new method will in no way
harm the battery.
The A. & p. Electrical Tt,ne.,,n
Laboratory is equipped with the most
modern apparatus for quickly and
accurately locating motor trouble.
once the trouble has been located.
you can rest assured that the ex-
pert mechanics Of this firm can
remedy 1t because "A. g. p, Battery"
has been a by-word with car owners
IN this section for many years. This
popular firm offers complete auto
electrical and ignition service, brake
service and general repairing on all
types Of automobiles.
Andy Halbing urges all motorists
TO prepare in advance for cold
weather driving and In addition to
cold weather tune-up, he can supply
anti-freeze solutions. heaters, de.
Irosters, sleet shields, new and re-
built carburetors, lubricants, etc.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-16

months needs additional care to
maintain that performance during
the period of colder weather, Mr..
Flynn said.
MANY car owners have had start
ing troubles during chilly or cold
weathre, and these have occurred
because of changed chemical condi-
lions within the batter. AS it be-
comes colder, plate materials con-
tact and their pores become small
er, while at the same time the acid
becomes thicker and heavier. It is
thus more difficult for the combina-
ito of the rlate material and the
acid, which produces battery cur
rent.
1T has been found that where a
battery IN good condition Is 100 per
cent efficient when the temperature
is at 80 above, 1t is only AZ per cent
efficient at zIro. This loss of eff
f1ciency increases, to, where the
battery Is too small for the car, or
Is partially discharged.
Testing Of batteries should take
place every two weeks during cold
weathcr. when the battery drops
below minimum charge 1t should be
removed and recharged.
These are among the reasons
why we urge inspection before the
season which may produce stalled
cars Is here"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-16
BY HI. J. KLINGLER
General Manager Pontiac Motor
Division

| ~ hs De AAANGLER
General Manager Pontiac Motor
Division
look for a Is per cent increase
IN Pontlac sales IN 1910, which will
mean approximately 100000 cars
during the next twelve months.
A year ago said that Pontiac
sales would increase so per cent
Actually they increased over an
per cent the first ten months OF
1893 compared to As per cent for
the whole industry.
Pretty much the same factors that
brought about this gain in 1889 viii
apply in 1910, I believe, namely :
general business improvement ana
continuation of our own care
fully worked out program of en-
glneer1ng, manufacturing. and dis
trlbution, plus a new general factor.
the European War, which doubtless
Will be an impetus to business. at
least for a while.
Most popular of all subjects of
discussion right now, no doubt. is
the war. Past European wars
have had no bad effects upon the
automobile industry. In fact, figures
continued in the Automobile Man
ufacturers Association handbook,
show that automobile sales during
the first year of the World war
u915 over 1910 increased II per
cent. The next year the increase
was 81 per cent. The first year the
United States was engaged in the
conf1ct the increase was Is Der cent
and only during one year (1918)
was there a decrease. The next year
sales again broke all previous
records.
Although we don't know what the
world Is getting into or how long
the present war will last, I feel. in
the light Of past experience, that
we have nothing to worry about, at
least for the immediate future. This
will be true especially If there is a
moderate rise in commodity prices
and If we should get dollar wheat.
ten cent hogs and seventy-fiye cent
corn.
General export trade from this
country to South American coun-
tries and other countries that have
bought heavily from Europe in.
crease. which will increase employ- |
ment here and benefit the automo-
bile business in general.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-16
Increase In Pontiac
For 1910 Predicted
GENERAL Manager H. j. Kinger Sees rs Per Cent Gain.
Progressive Engineering Plan Adopted

AS to general conditions in the
united States, the principal indices
that brought about a favorable
turn this year have continued
throughout the greater part Of I939
and certainly they show no SIGNS
OF diminishing now.
Recently I made an. ANALYSIS of
weekly business reports Complied
from data supplied by the wall
street Journal and I find that such
important factors as department
store sales. freight car loadings,
electric power sales, lumber sales
and telephones connected, not only
are materially ahead of last year. but
they showed gains almost every week
over preceding weeks this year. MANY
other factors such as steel produce
ton, mail order sales, CHAIN store
business are well ahead of lat wear
although there have been some weeks
when thy have falln below the week
before.
Although these factors will effect
Pontiac sales the same as they will
the whole industry, there are other
important considerations in our pic
ture over which we alone have con-
troll.
I refer to the careful planning of
the past five Or six years which has
aected our recent successes. Our
gains this year in comparison to the
entire industry have already been
noted.
AS a result Of correctly balancing
our production and sales for the 1899
model year our dealers have found
themselves IN the most position in
their history during the last few
weeks. They had cleaned out 1893
models so completely that there has
been only fraction of one car per
dealer In stock and that included
demonstrators. Furthermore, used
cars were at the lowest point in
seven years.
AS a body. Pontiac dealers have
made more money for the volume of !
business done than in any previous !
year. That comes about because we
have planned our engineering. our
production and our merchandising
program so carefully that the best
group of dealers in our history are
selling the best engineered and best
built car in our history. II
We have adopted a progressive
plan and we have stuck
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-16
|SOMMA SUPPLYCO.
HAS BUDGET PLAN
Easy Terms Available on
Automobile Accessories
and Tires

For over 20 years, Somma Auto
Supply Co., Of 234 East Main street
has been serving automobile owners
Of Waterbury faithfully. Jerry SOM
ma, proprietor, enjoys o fine reputa-
ton as q battery and automobile
electrical expert. In recent years this
firm has added q complete line of
automobile accessories and tires and
features the famous Pennsylvania
line Of tires.
Since last August, Somma Auto
Supply has been operating under q
new policy whereby wholesome prices
are extended not only to the auto
motive thade but also to the general
public, and now In addition, Somma
offer convenient budget terms on all
merchandise purchased at these new
low prices.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-16

for passenger cars, trucks and buses
an dthere is no type Of spring job
than cannot be done at this reliable
firm.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-16

: safety and economy it matches 1t
: fine appearance. Among the notabl
betterments are increased wheelbase
added horsepower and a further i'm
provement in weight distribution.
Because of the radical changes il
design, the company in its advertis
ing and Sale5 promotion refers II
the carr as 1.-THE Beautiful Chrys
Ter for 1940." It is believed that tn,
new "possessive appeal will be /
strong factor in bringing increased
sales.
Six models, comprising a total Of
rs body Style, are offered. These
are designated as the Royal, Wind.
sor, Traveller, New Yorker, Saratoga
and Grown Imperial.
The Royal is offered In the three
passenger coupe, six passenger coupe
six-passenger Victoria, six-passeng-
er sedan, eight-passenger sedan and
eight-pa ssenger sedan limousine
The Windsor has all these body
body styles, plus a six-passenger
convertible coupe. Body styles in the
Traveller are the three-passenper
coupe, siy-passenger coupe. six-pas-
senger Victoria, and six-passenger
sedan. In the New Yorker all these
may be haG plus a six-passenger
convertible coupe. The Saratoga
comes in but one body style, a six
passenger sport formal, with COM
binatioa leather and cloth trim. The
Crown Imperial,( corresponding to
last years Custom Imperial, lists
passenger soda, eight-passenger
sedan and eight-paSsenger sedan
limousine.
Chrysler's Cruise and Climb"
transmission (overdrive) is offered
as extra equipment at added cost
in all models save the Royal and
Traveller and is standard In the
Crown Imperial. The famous Fluid
Drive, introduced with such marked
success last year in the Custom I'M
perial and late made available in
the Imperial models, is offered in
the New Yorker and Saratoga as
extra equipment at added cost and
is standard in the Crown Imperial.
In al cases where Fluid Drive is
used, overdrive is essential. The
lists at 092 when not
carried as standard equipment.
All models are similar in appear
ance, differing only in size and the
quality and variety of trim and
equipment. |
The front end has been simplified
and made moro beautiful by a thor
'ughly modernistic treatment, The
1oodis longer than those of the 1899
'ars. The radiator grille, with hort
.ontal rustless steel mouldings. gives
re car a massive but at the same
line thoroughly artistic appearance.
The rear end graceful distinctive
mes are entirely new, ending in a
tone deflector or bumper panel that |
leans up the appearance of this |
'art OF the car. The tail lights have
zen raised for additional protec- |
ION and the rear window in the |
Is an undivided sheet of |
urved plate glass, for greater vision |
nd the avoidance of reflections. The
ars can be had either with or with
ut running boards, as preferred, at
o extra cost.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-16
GOODRICH DEALER
GIVES AUTO TIPS
Battery Needs Care During
Winter Says Joseph
M. Flynn

No motorist should allow the fall
and winter seasons, with their sud-
den changes in temperature to
come upon him without having his
automobile storage battery given a
careful inspection, Joseph M. Flynn,
manager of tho Goodrich Silvertown
store said today.
Every automobile battery, regard
less OF whether it has been giving
excellent service during the summer
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-16

by all the major companies tends to
promote safer operation of vehicles
on our highways and should be in
vestigated by all drivers.
Why not visit Farrington's at al
West Main street during automobile
week. Their representatives will
gladl formulate plan Of insurance
coverage for your car. You can
obtain property damage, liability.
collision, fire, theft and all other
branches Of automobile Insurance
at this popular underwriters,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-16

The feathers Of penguins resemble
scales.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-16
PERREAULT STAFF
EXPERTS AT WORK

For more than twenty-nine years
the Perreault Auto Spring, Inc, Of
$40 South Main street have beer
serving Waterbury motorists. In
fact, this company is the pioneer
surfing service station in this section
of the state.
Joseph @. Perreault, president and
treasurer, has in his employ only
the most expert spring men avail
able and stocks the most complete
line OF spring steel in Waterbury
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-16
INSURANCE PLAN
EASYFOR OWNERS

Ever automobile owner, whether
he is driving a brand new or q used
car, should feel obliged to carry ade-
quate insurance protection on his
automobile" states d. T. harrington
Of harrington, Inc. The new safe
Driver Reward" Plan now offered
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-16
Beauty Paramount
In New Chryslers
Breaking-n' Period Reduced to Minimum - Front
and Rear Seats Widened in 1910 Models

Chrysler's 1910 line has been COM
pletely redesigneG and restyled in
side and out, making it, in the
company's opinion, by far the most
beautiful that Chrysler ever has Of
Tered. Not only has eye-appeal
been increased, but the car has been
mechanically improved in many re-
spects, with the result that in per-
torrance, riding qualities, comfort,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-16
STONE SHIELDS ADDED

Attractive, rear deck stone shields
are added as standard equipment OF,
all 1910 Plymouth models. These
are mounted between rear bumpers
and the body, improving rear end
appearance in addition to protect
ing the finish from hicks and
scars.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-13
COUNCILLORS PLAN SPORTS SCHEDULE
Yungsters at YMCA Camp to Take Part in Sev.
 eral TOurneys

Plans for tournaments in tennis, baseball, volleyball, and archery were outlined last night at meet ing of the councillors at the Y camp at Smiths pond, Watertown, by Ralph Cooke, junior director, Harry Woodward, acting middler leader, and Stanley Bush, senior director, for their respective divisions.
 The boys in each tent last night were given enough food for the eve- ming meal, and then proceeded to the woods, where they built fires and prepared their own suppers. The boys remained at their tent camp fires until Taps"
 With the arrival of fifteen more boys yesterday, the number at the camp is now 133, and is expected to reach 150 within another week. This number, however, includes two groups which at present are not staying at the camp-one group be- ing at Lake Candlewood, and the other at the outpost camp at Lake Winnemaug.
 The new campers include: Allan Bassett, Thomas Donahue, Arnold and Joseph DiPietro, Bruce Foster, Jerome Griner, Timothy Kelly, Ralph Keeler, Robert and Arthur Kallinich, William Loomis, Chris topher and Joseph Reilley and Nell son Schuman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-13
$l,5oO RESERVOIR
 REQUEST ENTERED
Engineer Seeks Sum to Repair Erosion Damage
 to Pipe Line

Reductions in expenses of the street and school departments were considered by the economy com mittee of the board of finance at a meeting last night. It was voted to cucumber $1.900 in the school de- partment budget, after Chairman John J. Walsh of the board of edu- cation had reported that this sum comprised the only savings possible.
 The cuts include the following re- auctions: From teachers salaries $l 1000; from travel allowance, $l75; from graduation expenses, $225; from mechanics salaries, $500.
 Acting Controller James P. Purcell claimed that the street department was going to unnecessary expense ir transferring street closing signs te places where construction work is in progress. The signs should be moved, he said, by the contractors on the jobs.
 It was voted to recommend to the finance board that Supt. of Streets Thomas J. Fleming be notified not to charge against the street and general improvement fund any ex- penses entailed in the sewer and paving work on Hamilton avenue. The board of works voted such pro- cedure at meeting last week. MT. Purcell said that such a practice might set up @ large part of the bond fund.
 A request was received from City Engineer Charles A. Root for $1,50C to repair damage caused to the pipe line from the reservoir by erosion
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-13

has taken control of the Kansas City police department and says he will drive out open vice and corrup- ton which have flourished unmo- tested for more than 8 decade.
 Stark was empowered to enter the Kansas City arena only after he smashed the state legislature forces of Pendergast, and drove through a bill giving the state con- trol of the city's police depart ment.
 A crusader at heart, Stark Is g mild-mannered, small town nurs. eryman who was placed in office as window dressing for Fender gast's powerful political machine only to jump the traces and lead @ fight which landed the Boss in federal prison.
 HERE'S HOW
 HE ADDS UP
 Political appraisers point to these factors in his favor:
 1. Lloyd Stark is . business man who has . reputation for honesty in every hamlet in which he ever sold an apple tree, which Is a lot of hamlets.
 2. He Is an Annapolis gradu- ate, served four years in the navy, was an artillery major in France during the World War, has the Stark family tree.
 3. His views on national po1i- cal issues are not we'll known and, like tho young Republican Gala had, Tom Dewey, he is keeping them to himself. He thus could be drafted by either Democratic wing or be called in as . compromise nominee.
 1. Stark Is . stickler for econ- omy, an issue which is destined to be aired from the stump frequent ly during the campaign.
 5. The "boss killer' fought Pendergast armed only with . moral issue - CORRUPTION - and when T. J. was hustled off to Leavenworth for income tax evasion, Stark grabbed the credit, thus establishing himself as the champion fo the people.
 Missouri's senior senator, Ben- nett Champ Clark, was considered the states favorite son candidate up until year ago. He and the governor are warm personal friends They both were born and reared in northeast Missouri's Pike county And Missouri can't have two favor ite sons.
 But Stark has captured Missouri as no other official in recent politi- cal history. When the congressional conventions meet next spring, there are those who will bet that some- thing will happen to send Stark instructed delegation to the national convention.
 One political reporter who sees the governor every day says that he has "the guts of an army mule and the tenacity of a hungry wolf
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-13
|FEELEY FINED IN THOMASTOk
Wyflan Street Youth Pay' $19.6O After Pleading
 Guilty

Thomaston, July 13. = William !. Feeley, Jr., p. of 22 Wyman Stree Waterbury, through his attorne5 Walter s. Monagan, entered a ple of guilty to a charge of violation q the rules of the road before tris justice, James w. Scott, in tow court last night. A fine of $5, pitt costs of $14.6o, was imposed by tt court on recommendation of Prose cutor William E. Bumstead.
 The Waterbury mans appearanc in court resulted from an accideri on the Torrington road near tn, Fenn road at about il o'clock on tli night of June 25 in which . cal alleged to have been driven by hifl and one driven by Howard Canfiel of New Haven, was involved. Tn Feeley car was badly damaged an both the driver and the cars occu pant, Miss Pauline Miller, of Wa tertown, received injuries. The cd driven by the New Haven man wa damaged but neither he, his wifi nor his daughter, car occupant were injured.
 According to testimony of Office James P. Ryan, who investigated tn accident, Feeley, driving towar Torrington in 8 '3S Buick, failed t make the s curve this side of tn, Eclipse Glass Shop, causing his ca to strike Q cable fence and boun back into the highway, hitting th Garfield car and continuing IF feet up the road. Feeley, the office stated, admitted responsibility, an was very cooperative. The Garfield he testified, were not hurt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-13
LOCAL FACTORY
 SIGNS CONTRACT.
Manufacturers Foundry Co. Reaches Agreement
 With Brass Workers

Five months of negotiation were climaxed yesterday when the Manu- lecturers Foundry Co. of 300 Rail- road Hill street, entered into a labor contact with the Waterbury Brass Workers Union, a CIO affiliate.
 The contract, according to John J. Driscoll, executive secretary of the union, covers 75 men, 24 of whom will realize wage increases. The plant is now working five day week.
 Provisions, according to MT. Dris- coll, are: Recognition of the union which has @ plant membership of 68-as exclusive bargaining agent; establishment of g minimum wage rate of 46 cents an hour, formerly 38; three cents an hour increase for men receiving less than 50 cents an hour; seniority rights with equal division of work down to 24 hours weekly and below that layoffs by length of service; three hours pay for men reporting on schedule or called to the plant when no work is available; no closed union or pref erential shop clause; standard pro- cedure of grievance settlements with appeal to the state board of media tion as the ultimate step; time and half for more than 40 hours in a week or more than g hours in any 24; dues collecting by a union mem- Der at the plant; double time for Sundays and six holidays.
 There was no blanket wage in- crease. Twenty-four employees re- ceived wage increases, MT. Driscoll said. The plant is working @ five- day week now.
 Frederick 0. Fromm, president, signed the contract for his com pany. Union signers were: MT. Driscoll, William c. Feltman, presi- dent of the union, Dwight s. Good win, Michael Carpini, John Lattan- zio, John DiSantis, Frank Cipriano, Angelo Gallo and Anthony Pesanel- fl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-13
NEGRO PROBLEMS
 THEME OF TALKS
Unemployment Confab in September Not Fault
 Finding" Farley

Hartford, July 13.-The state de- partment of labor is concerned with and will cooperate in making @ suc- cess of a proposed New England conference concerned with unem- ployment problems of the Negro, Labor Commissioner Cornelius J. Danaher announced today.
 A New England regional confer- ence on unemployment problems of the Negro will be held in Boston, Saturday, September g.
 According to a communication re- ceived from Lawrence A. Oxley, chief of Negro placement service di- vision of the U. s. department of labor, the conference is not a fault finding" ore, but has for its pur- pose the focusing of attention on the problems of the Negro worker in his search ,,r productive and continuing employment. Two state conferences already have been held in Kentucky and North Carolina as part of a program covering "A states.
 The Oxley communication point ed out that to the Boston confer ence would be invited about fifty white and colored leaders in the fields of education, labor, industry and civic life. The personnel of the conference would be limited to five persons appointed by the governor of each sts.te and five persons se- lected by the labor commissioners of the New England states.
 Several addresses on Negro unem- ployment problems are slated for the conference and panel discussion will be held on such subjects as domestic and personal service, build- ing and custodial service, building trades. white collar and professional service.