The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-15
Supt. Roach Returns ToDutyNext Monday
 Police Changes Become Effective ot
 onee-l0o Young Policemen Vented

board was one of the busiest in many months. Two policemen were retired; two requested promotions; a pay increase was sought by an- other; several announcements con- corning street lighting, courtesy of officers were made, plus the state ment that Supt. William J. Roach will return to duty Monday.
 Acting Supt. Daniel J. Carson was directed by the board to start mak- ing the necessary changes in the department so that Superintendent Roach, who has been on leave of absence in the armed forces, may return to work Monday.
 Upon the return of Roach, Carson will revert to his former position of deputy superintendent; Acting Deputy Frederick s. Hickey will re- turn to his rank of captain and will be placed in command of one of three platoons; Acting Captain Patrick J. Foley will return to his rank of lieutenant in the traffic squad, and other changes all along the line will result.
 Hears Compliments Since I have been home have heard many fine compliments from citizens on how the department has functioned," said Roach, as he ad- dressed the board members. He praised the lowering of the age limit for applicants to the department, and forwarded letter to the board in which he outlined his 35 months in the Military Police of the Army.
 He was granted leave of absence Dec. 3, 1942 and served year as an instructor at the Criminal h. vestigation School, Fort Custer, Mich. The following IA months he was assigned as public safety offi- cer with a civil affairs unit ana worked in various cities in France and Belgium. He supervised police, fire and civilian defense fa- oilities and prison installations. Upon his return to the United States, he was assigned to the Criminal Investigation School at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, as in- structor. Supt. Roach was released from service while stationed at the Texas post.
 In letters received yesterday aft- noon by the board. six policemen were praised for their courtesy and efficiency.
 They were Patrolmen John tJin- gles) Donahue, Lucien Larrivee, Vincent Begg. Peter Griffin, John Mcdonnell and Arthur Chicoine.
 One letter was from the mother of a nine year old girl who was taken sick at her home early Sat- urday morning. She said that she was unable to obtain a doctor and called the police ambulance. She said that the policemen who re- sponded to the call handled her child carefully and with kindness"
 Need Applicants
 The board also announced that it was seeking 100 applicants for ap- pointment as supernumeraries on the force. They announced that a drive for applicants will be launched today.
 Supt. Daniel J. Carson stated that there are at present 37 applications on file at the department for ap- pointment to the force. Six new ap- plications were placed on file yester- day:
 James B. OBrien, 2l, 27 Saga more avenue. Army: Robert J Crane, g, l35 Greenwood avenue, Maritime Service; Eugene Ber- nard Cuddy, 23, 60 Madison street, Navy: Vincent R. Spina. g, 80 Benefit street, Army; Edward Sy- rotchen, 26, 2l0 Baldwin street, Army and George E. True, 26, 14 Walnut street, Army.
 Drillmaster William Dwyer, ap- pointed to that position in l940. asked an increase in salary from g 400 to $2,8O0. The board yester- day voted to refer the request to the finance board.
 The board will also recommend to the board of works. the erection of a modern type street light at the intersection of Grove and Willow streets, it was revealed.
 Retirements
 Two veteran members of the force were retired by the board yesterday. They were: Patrolman Daniel Namick, S69 Baldwin street, and Richard Baldwin. 38 Euclid avenue
 Patrolman Clarence Marsella, vet- eran of both World Wars. requested a promotion at yesterdays meeting, it was learned. The request was placed on file. John J. Driscoll, Coast Guard veteran who returned to duty last month, was promoted from Grade B patrolman to the status of Grade A.
 Patrolman Marsella returned to duty Nov. l after his second leave of absence in World War II. He