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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-19
Roach CoIIs Death Toll Needless
 DepIores Goin
 In Automobile
 Mishops Here

Commenting on the mounting toll of fatal automobile accidents in Waterbury this year, toll that reached number nine early this morning when station wagon crashed into railroad trestle on West Main Street, Police Superin- tendent William J. Roach said to- day: Fatalities, such as we have witnessed this year in Waterbury, are uncalled for"
 The police chief expressed more than mild disgust with the manner in which motorists have needless ly" ignored the efforts of the de- partment to curb automobile &C., cidents. Tt is deplorable," he said, ito think that the police have placed so much stress, have given so much time and effort to check ing cars, conducting driving schools and placing before the public every aid in its command to reduce ac- cidents only to find that careless drivers continue to jeopardize the life of pedestrians and motorists alike"
 There is absolutely no reason in the world" he said, flor this mounting toll. So far this year there have been nine fatalities in Waterbury-one less than for the entire year of 1945. Of last years fatal accidents, nine were pedes- trians. So far this year four have been pedestrians and the other five drivers"
 Superintendent Roach pointed out that, of the nine fatalities this year, four have involved non-resi- dents, three of them within the past IT days. He warned motor ists to heed the laws, and blamed the "deplorable" condition on "out and out carelesSness."
 '"The Police Department has done all it can in assisting the motor ist," he said, but we just can't drive everybody's car"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-19
Anticipate BoIance In '46 Budget
 Expenses for
 Nine-Months
 Summarized
Summarized

On the basis of average expendi- lures per month by the City of Wa terbury during the first nine months of 1946, as checked in the monthly trial balance issued today by City Controller Cornelius P. Maloney, uneXpended balances for the 12-month period important fac- tors in creation of budgetary sur- pluses, will be consistent with those experienced in the past four or five years, The Democrat determin- ed today.
 Expenditures for the nine month period totaled $4,S6O,41738, the Controllers figures for September 30th revealed. Encumbrances as of the same date were $196, 20, leaving an available balance of funds for appropriation of $1,816,- 019.17 during October, November, and December. This would allow average monthly expenditures of more than $605,O00 whereas 1946 experience shows that average monthly expenditures are slightly more than $561 ,O00. On the basis of such figures, the Controller pointed out 1t is safe to assume the pres- ence of uneXpended appropriation balances as of December 31, 1946, consistent with those experienced a year ago and in years prior to 1945
 AS has been the case all during 1946 the Department of Education and the Controller, General Finan- c1al, budgets, which are the largest rom year to year, show the heav- lest expenditures as of Sept 30. The former shows $1,348, 721 .01 expended and $575 ,411.07 encountered. while the General Financial budget has expenditures of $1,255 1858. 90 and en- cumberances of 340,52O57. In the case of the School Department bud get salary items comprise the bulk of expenditures, whereas in the Controller, General Financial heavy items of expenses have been contributions to the Pension Fund, S2SO,622; Sewer Fund transfer, $2O,- ooO; water fund transfer, $15,O0O; county tax, $60, 0,183.78; old age tax, $130,637.84; interest on bonded debt S213,685; and debt redemption. $482,5 500.
 In the Water Fund the 1946 bud get of $711,37506 shows expend- itures of $564, ,730.23 and encum- brances of $22,741.46, leaving an available appropriation balance for the last quarter of 1946 of $122,- 315.88.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-19
Late Bernie COyle Held
 CO-wOrkers' High Respect

was able to join in and explain the various issues of important questions. His intense reading made him familiar with the do- ings of the times, especially so during the war.
 His was a good life, now he leaves to join the late Chief Heit- man, Chief Lynch, and Deputy Charles McEvoy, great men in their day of activity over at Fire Headquarters. The tall and fear less Chief Heitman, the gentle manly Chief Lynch, and the close mouthed Deputy McEvoy, noted for his understanding of the men associated with him.
 We pause for the moment to the memory of this trio of great firemen, and what they did to preserve life and property in Wa terbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-19
Maurice Shea, Fearless LaW Enf0rcer, On Retired List

After completing two separate and distinct careers in public serv- ice, former Waterburian Maurice Mike" Shea has gone into retire ment in California.
 Described by the San Diego Union as that fearless detective and in- corrigible scourge of all evil-doers," Shea retired a few weeks ago as a sergeant in the San Diego Police Department. He had joined the police ranks in 1926, soon after con- pleting 20 years in the Navy.
 Now 60 years old, Mike" (per- haps better known to older resi- dents of Washington Hill and the Abrigador as "Mossie") lived in the Liberty and River Street section when boy. After working for a time in the brass industry, he joined the Navy. He held the rank of chief gunner's mate when he left the sea 20 years later.
 Becomes Legendary Figure
 Shea's feats as a policeman have made him legendary figure in San Diego. Two days after he joined the force in 1926, he arrested mar cotics offender while on plain clothes duty but not without being blackjacked himself by another po- liceman who didn't knoY him.
 In 1929, he was the chief figure in the capture of California's Black and Tan bank bandits. While fel- low officers waited outside, he en- tered a house where the three des- peradoes were hiding, captured them though they had shotguns trained at his head and recovered $15OOO in loot which they were div iding. After the men had been jailed, Shea inspected his pistol and found that it was unloaded. There after he never again carried gun or blackjack.
 Uses Natures Defenses
 Shea had his own methods of taking care of criminals. There are more methods of law enforce ment on the end of 9 nightstick than can be found in any modern police school" he said recently. And since nightsticks are out of date na- lures own two defensive and offen- sive weapons can equal the task"
 Sex criminals came in for special attention from Shea. He doesn't be- lieve that mental quirks relieve them of responsibilities toward so- ciety, saying; "They can be cured, and fast, by the simple expedient of a little -the-scene punishment to fit the crime"
 Shea and his wife have two sons and a daughter. Now that he has gone into retirement for good, he hopes to purchase ranch in Calif- ornias Fl Cajon Valley.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-19
Drivers Face Hearings
 Six Waterbury
 Men Notified

Six motorists whose licenses have been suspended will appear for hearings Thursday, Oct. "A, before Francis W. Hogan. Director of Operator Control of the State Mo- tor Vehicle Department, in the Waterbury City Court.
 Eleven other drivers, making 8 total of IT, will also appear before Commissioner Hogan for informal hearings in connection with other motor vehicle violations. Of the IT., local drivers number seven.
 Two of these whose licenses have been suspended are from Water bury. Names and dates of suspen- sion follow: Earl c. Gay of Box 1572, licenses suspended Feb. IS, 1946; Norman Dubay of 55 Downs Street, license suspended Oct. l, 1886; Irving H. Shaw of Bethlehem, license suspended Nov. q, 1914; Joseph Grodis of Watertown, li- cense suspended Sept. 19, 1945: Wil- liam Schroffraneck of Torrington, license suspended August 8, 1946, and Albert Carotenuti of Torring- ton, license suspended Jan. 4, 1945.
 Other locai drivers are: James Riccardo of 95 Tracy Avenue, Henry Mosley of 92 Pearl Street, Bernard Madnick of 187 Lincoln Street, Michael Sirica of 2 McDonald Avenue and Louis Albert of 176 Columbia Blvd.
 Other area drivers are: Ernest Delmonte of Torrington, Robert Warner of Woodbury, Fred Byrnes of Litchfield, Alfred Haag of Ply mouth, Hugh Engebreston of Lake vile and Polger Frost of Cornwall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-19
YWAiding
 In nCompoign

The Waterbury Y.W.C.A. will participate in the nationwide "Round-the World Reconstruction Fund" campaign sponsored by the Y.W.C.A. National Board in New York, it has been announced. As yet Waterbury'S quota IS not known in the drive which is scheduled to be- gin in January.
 Campaign funds will be used to send secretaries and American wo- men trained in community organiz- ations and youth guidance abroad where they are needed to replace leaders who died or were imprisoned during the war
 Miss Helen Crawley, field repre- sentative of the Y.W.CA. Foreign Reconstruction Campaign and member of the staff of the Foreign Division of National Y.W.C.A, was guest speaker at a luncheon meet ing of the Waterbury YW.C.A. Ex- ecutive Committee and chairman of standing committees. She empha- sized the immediate need for youth leaders within these countries.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-19
 Headache

Many having frequent spells of severe headaches-for months-got rid of them permanently-by re- ceiving Chiropractic treatments and following important advice, after which they did not have more than 2 or more slight attacks of head ache after they began with this kind of treatment, which is Sound, Safe and Different from any other.
 Specializing in this form of health service-here in Waterbury more than 33 years.
 DIR. H. WUNDRACK
 LICENSED CHIROPRACTOR Office: 199 Bank St. lover Hilton's Store) Hours: Mon to Sat. 10-12, 2-4, 7-8. Phone 4-1095.-Adv.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-19
Post Road Crash Leads to Law Suit

Star Manufacturing Company of Waterbury was named defendant in a $10,000 civil action in the New Haven Superior Court yesterday by Jacob Lieberman of New Haven as the result of collision on the Bos- ton Post Road.
 The plaintiff claims his car was struck by truck owned by the de- fendant and operated by Raymond LaFrance. The employe has been named a party defendant. Personal injuries are listed by the plaintiff, who also claims his car was demol- ished.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-19
Mount Olive Pastor
 Attends Conference

The New England District Con- ference held in Portland, Maine Wednesday and Thursday of this week was attended by the Rev. and Mrs. s. w. Weller, as representatives of Mount Olive Church.
 Mrs. Esther Weller, made a report as director of religious education for the New England Conference. MT Weller served as chairman of the committee on worship exercises Rev. J. c. Nelson, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Portland, was among those who welcomed the dis trict conference.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-19
Underwriters Hear Lewis w. s. Chapman

Inter-company relations was the subject of a speech given by Lewis w. s. Chapman at the monthly meeting of the Waterbury Life Un- derwriters Association Thursday aft ernoon at the Elton. MT. Chapman is director of company relations with the Life Association of Agency Managers.
 Life underwriters will meet next Friday at the Waterbury Extension, University of Connecticut, for vo- cational talk, it was reported by Francis FazZone.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-19
Callahan Makes Bid for Post

Daniel J. Callahan, Democratic candidate for sheriff from New Haven last night promised an all- out campaign in behalf of the Party and stated, if elected, he would maintain the high standards of courts and jails in his jurisdic- tion. MT. Callahan was the guest here of the Waterbury Democratic Town Committee.
 Mayor John s. Monagan warned against Republican claims of land- slide victories to come and urged a determined effort to insure a Dem- ocratic victory. Maurice F. Tang ney, Party chairman and Neil F. Maloney, its secretary, presided.
 Local candidates will be guests of the committee next Friday night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-19
Testimonial for Veterans Tonight

Veterans will be honored at an in- formal dinner-dance being given to- night at 8 at The Elton by the Avig- ianese Aid Society, Joseph Galasso, president of the society, announced. Members of the arrangements com- mittee for the affair include Leonar SantarSiero, chairman; Paul E. Sal- vatore, assistant chairman; James Longo, secretary; Anthony Sileo, as- Sistant secretary, and Joseph G,alas- so, treasurer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-19
JAMES DIVITO,
 Student and Veteran, 476 North Main Street:

"The city is going to go Re publican. People want a change, and they're be- ginning to real ize if you change the man, 1t does not change the party, nor it's views. I was all ways a Demo- crat, but I'm going to vote
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-19
Scouts to Attend
 Yale-Brown Game

Boy Scout Troop IS has complet- ed plans to attend the Yale-Brown game at the Yale Bowl No. g, it was announced by Scoutmaster Ben Benson last night.
 Other boys desiring to see the game must register with the troop before Oct. 2l.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-19
Hebrew Ladies' Aid To Present Musical

Featured on a classical music pro- gram being presented by the Water bury Hebrew Ladies Aid Assocla- ton at the Woman's Club Auditor ium tomorrow evening are Jacob H.. Bellin and Fanny E. Rubin. piano duo; Mabel Deegan, violinist, and Edward F. Schecker, baritone. Mary Reid and G. Huntington will accom- pany the soloists.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-19

crats. But there are still several weeks to go, and the party that recognizes the veterans rights, such as better housing and the bonus will be the victors. The boys who came back this time are in- terested in government, because they know benefits come from put ing the right party in office As for the Socialists, I have the feel ing they'll still remain in the back ground in Waterbury, but they may make climb in the nation"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-19
MRS. JOHN CLARK,
 Housewife, 174 Willow Street:

..
 are heading to- " 8 r d greater conserva t i S m than Socialism and that there will be a Re- publican land slide throughout the nation in November. How ever, Republi- can pickup may not be as mark
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-19
City Gets $22,35O In Liuuor Fees

The City of Waterbury has re- ceived $22,350 from the state in liquor license fees, says an an- nouncement from Chairman Russell Patterson of the State Liquor Con- trol Commission.
 Naugatuck received $6,290, Tor rington $3,860, and Canaan 5000 Payments by the state were made following September collections of permit fees.
 Fees paid for retail permits are turned over by the state to the towns in which the per1nitteeS oper- ate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-19
E Remnants to Fly On Navy Day, Oct. 27

Every concern in the state which mas been awarded the Navy "E" pennant for production efficiency will fly 1t on Navy Day, Oct. 27, Rear-Adm. Monroe Kelly, com mandant of the Sd Naval District, announced today. All the firms vol unteered to fly the pennants to mark the 18th observance of the day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-19
Israel Mems Club Meets Sunday A. M.

The Beth Israel Mems Club will hold its first meeting of the season tomorrow morning, Murray L. Grossman, president, has an- nounced. Services will be held at the synagogue at g A. M.. following which a meeting and breakfast will be held. Mrs. Lillian Bisnov is in charge of the breakfast.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-19
Industrial Chorus
 Resumes RehedrsdLs

Rehearsals of the Industrial Chorus will be resumed Monday night at 7:30 at the First Congre- gational Church, it was announced today by President Walter L. Bar rows. Open to all industrial em- ployes, both men and women, the Industrial Chorus will present 'The Messiah" on Sunday evening. De- cember 8.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-19
Three Area Soldiers Get Army Discharges

Sgt. William J. Brick, 229 South mayd Road, was among those dis charged from the Army yesterday, at the Fort Dix, N. J., separation center. Others were T/3 Leroy w. Hall, 2O4 Winthrop Street, and SiSgt. Francis P. Visconti, 1855 Workman Avenue, both of Torring- ton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-19
RICHARD JACKSON, Insurance Agent
 ,116 Lounsbury Street:

"Yes, I believe tn e Socialists will gain. Mo- Levy has a good record and I think more people recognize that than be- fore. However, there is more discontent with government in the veterans
 prOllps- Quite a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-19
Polish Veterans Club Will Meet Sunday

The Polish Veterans Club will hold a special meeting, to discuss activi- ties of the bowling and basketball teams. Sunday at 11:15 A. M. in the basement of the St. Stanislaus Club, 1t was announced today. Men wish ing to join the club are invited to attend the meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-19
MRS. ALFRED GOCHT,
 Housewife, Overton Avenue:

"No. My opin- ion is that we will have 8 big s W ing toward the Republican party. The peo- pie are tired of running along in the same rut, they're tired of shortages. They believe a change of government will bring about
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-19
JOSEPH TETRAULT, Veteran and Student, 20 Spencer Avenue:

No. This is a Democra tic town, and I really think the Democrats have increased dur ing the past year. The vet erans' vote is going to be the deciding factor in Novem b e r. Yes, I think a lot are Demo-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-19

few of the boys who came back are thinking about the government these days, and most of them would like to see few changes. Person. ally, I believe the Socialists will carry through many of the reforms proposed by F.D.R. for this post war period"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-19

Republican. The Democrats haven't done much for the veterans( and I'm hoping the Republicans will. Of course, Talbot wasn't so good either. As for the Socialists, I don't think they stand chance
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-19

ed in Waterbury as other places because this city, since it is an in- dustrial and CI.O. town, tending more toward the Democratic party. But still predict the Republicans will pull more votes than they have previously"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-19
It's MY
 OPINION"

Question: Do you think the Socialists will geta bigger vote In Waterbury in the coming election than they did in 1886?
 Asked before the Waterbury Club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-19

a change for thH better. Many peo- pie feel they have endured to the utmost, and they seem to be right. Look at the change which has taken place in the meat situation by lifting the OPA."
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-06-27

The June meeting of the Bridge
port Homemakers Club was held re-
Gently at the home of Mrs. Earl
Recher, Chewsville, with the presi-
dent, Mrs. w. p. McClain, in charge
There were IA members and one
visitor present.
The meeting opened with the sing
ing of "There's Is Music In The
Air." with Mrs. McClelland as lead
er. Mrs. Henry Lehman, Current
Events chairman, then addressed
the gathering, choosing "Delin-
quency" as her topic.
This was followed by an interest
ing demonstration on selecting the
proper kinds of containers for
flowers, given by Mrs. Henry Leh-
man, Mrs. Earl Hoffman and Mrs.
Hubert Toms.
During the business meeting plans
were discussed for a picnic to be
held on August 7, in the pavilion
at the City Park.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-06-27
.Honemakers Club
OF Huyetts Meets

The June meeting of the Huyetts
Homemakers Club was held recent
ly at the home of Mrs. II. A. Price,
Bridgeport, with a large number of
members present.
Miss Ardath Martin, Home DEM
onstration Agent, had charge of the
demonstration for the month, the
subject of which was: Good and
poor containers for flower arrange
ments." Club members brought vari-
Gus containers to the meeting and
these were arranged by Miss Ardath,
who then conducted a "True or
False" test on the subject, which
proved not only very interesting,
but helpful as well
Mrs. Oliver Roof, Garden chair
man, then talked on the spraying and
busting of plants, and followed this
with some helpful pointers on when
and how to cut flowers.
During the business meeting, it
was decided to hold the clubs an
nual picnic on August l, with ar
rangements left in the capable hands
of the Social Committee.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-06-27
Clothing From Here Homemakers Club
Is Shipped Overseas Of Bridgeport Meets

Exactly 2,877 pounds of disable
clothing, bedding, and shoes, valued
at 100000 have been received to
date from HagerstoWn, by the
United Church Service Center, New
Windsor, Md. All of this clothing
has been sorted and shipped abroad
to suffering people. There has also
been received 485 pounds of canned
foods from Hagerstown. The dona-
tions came not only from a number
of churches, but also from individuals
in Hagerstown.
Much of the clothing and bedding
received from Hagerstown was Of
excellent quality. Some had not
been worn and seemed to have been
bought especially for shipment to
needy persons overseas.
The United Church Service Cent
err in New Windsor is one of the
largest church relief goods depots in
the United States. Not only are
clothing, bedding, canned foods, and
money received here, but also soap,
candles, shoes, kitchen utensils,
table ware, dolls, carpenter tools,
cotton feed bags, and number of
other items needed abroad in war
stricken lands. Goods sent here are
usually packed and shipped within
48 hours after their receipt. Over
700 pairs of shoes are reconditioned
each week in the shoe-repair shop
here before shipment abroad. Peo-
pie are urged to send any disable
articles mentioned above to this
center. They can be assured of
prompt and safe distribution across
the seas. Recently over a thousand
letters have come from grateful per-
sons overseas, thanking Americans
for their donations of clothing and
bedding.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-06-27
Trucking Industry
5Oth Anniversary

In 1860 short fifty years ago
the first truck sale was made. OBJ
servances throughout the country
of the fiftieth anniversary of the
trucking industry, which are now
going on, commentaries an indus
try that has boosted the standard
of living for all Americans, accord
ing to statement released by Miss
Betty M. VIM, secretary of the Ha-
egrstown Chapter of the Maryland
Motor Truck Association
Back in the days of the first sput-
tering buggy-like vehicles, most
folks said that while the new in
vention might replace few car
riage-horses it could never hope to
compete with the rugged, depend
able dray.
The first World War saw trucks
and trucking-boom. The unusual
transportation demands of the war,
the wide acceptance of motor
trucks by the Army and the con-
tinued improvement of the vehicles
themselves - the development of
special trucks for special jobs-put
Dobbin on the defensive. From 1917
to 1920 trucks increased from $780,
900 to 1,006,080! Today there is
one truck for every five passenger
cars.
Today also, over $4,000 trucks
are used to deliver milk, groceries
and other retail items; $4,000 de-
liver products to stores and whole
salers; 100000 serve in forests,
quarries and mines; 431, 1000 work in
the construction field; and $4,000
are employed by manufacturers.
Just fifty years ago the truck
was employed by a small number
of business firms as an attention
getter." Today trucks are used on
crowded city streets, nudging
through teeming warehouse dis
tricts; sweating under load of coal
in canyon-like strip mine; or roll
ing down smooth ribbon of high
way.
Across the broad face of America,
the motor truck efficiently goes
about its task of raising nations
standard of living by giving more
and better service.