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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE SUFFOLK COUNTY MINUTE MEN
HELD AT R IVERS IDE INN, S MI 'ffi oroWN , N. Y., FEt'RUA RY 4, 1944
PRESENTs- Sheriff William C.
Augus tus Englert
Adolph Leipold
John Evans
otto Anrig
Terry R. Tuthill
Arthur Terry
Robert Bauer
Harry D. Ruger
John Caffrey
McCOllom, Presiding
Lind enhurs t Babylon
Lindenhurst Babylon
Port Jefferson N. Brookhaven
Mattituck Southold
Mattituck Southold
Patchogue S. Brookhaven
Patchogue S. Brookhaven
Patchogue S. Brookhaven
Huntington Huntington
Minutes of the meeting of November 19, 1943 were read and ap-
proved.
Under deferred business, the Sheriff reported that another
shipment of .22 calibre ammunition was due.
Concerning the organization's part in combatting the juve-
nile delinouency problem, the Sheriff stated that the committee
previously appOinted to study this matter had not been called
together, but would meet in the near future. It was cited that
the Bay Shore Unit is doing a fine job with respect to the eas-
ing of the problem by providing pre-inductee training for young
men in the village. They now have fourteen stars on their ser-
vice flag.
~ere followed a general discussion as to the reasons for
continuing the organization and maintaining its efficiency. The
substance of this discussion was as follows.
The good the Minute Men did in the hour of emminent peril
cannot be measured. It is felt that their preparedness may have
thwarted subversive activity in Suffolk County to a great. extent.
Law enforcement may prove to be an ever-growing problem.
While not to practice active police work, Minute Hen may g:1 ve
invaluable aid to police officers in times of need. In con-
nection with this it was brought out that a special deputy sher-
iff, while not a police officer, is a peace officer with the
power to arrest, but he must enlist the aid of a oualified of-.
ficer of the law prior to laying of information or arraignment.
The social aspects of the Minute Men cannot be overlooked
and should be carried on in the ~pirit of good fellowship.
The Minute ~~en as a group have also been of help. to people
in distress of various kinds, and will have many opportunities
in the future to do likewise.
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Various problems such as lack of interest, especially in
routine matters of the organization, were discussed. The
changing aspects of the general war picture seem to account for
most of these weaknesses.
Following this discussion it was unanimously agreed to con-
tinue the Hinute Men and have them in readiness for any emergency
at any time. Tbo much in the way of routine should not be ex-
pected, however.,
Sheriff ~cCollom again requested all units to send him a
list of those Minute Men who have gone into the Service.
It was suggested that windshield stickers) similar in makeup
to the brassards, be obtained. The Sheriff agreed to inauire into
the matter and a motion was made, seconded and carried to purchase
these stickers upon his recommendation.
~ere being no further business, the meeting was adjourned
at 10:45 P. M.
'rerry R. Tuthill
Secretary