New Britain herald., 1923-03-30
MACHINE NOMINEES
 WIN AT PRIMARIES
Dehm Named for Alderman in First, Judd in Third

As had been predicted several week ago, the republican primaries ycstcr day repudiated the actions of two O its independent representatives In thu common council, Councilman Maxwell S. Porter losing the aldermanic nom ination in the third ward to William II. Judd by vote of 34l to 244 votes and Councilman Burton c, Morey losing out in the first ward alder i manic race to eX-Alderman C. J, { Dehm. Councilman Henry w. Rice Of the first ward. also candidate for alderman. was defeated but has an- other year to serve in the council. Dehm received PA, Councilman Mercy received ITO votes and Council man Rice 54,
 Heavy Vote in Third Ward
 The heaviest vote of the day was cast in the third ward where the most interesting contest of the day was being staged, and workers in that ward report that majority of those exercising their primary right were women. Interest in the outcome of the primary was centered in the Por- ter-Judd contest. several hundred telephone calls received at the office of the Herald" last night indicated
 Councilman Porter has completed his first term as a councilman. He proved a valuable member of that body and on several occasions was lined up with the independents and democrats on important questions. When he announced himself candi- date for alderman, the name of Will liam H. Judd was injected into the race. Mir. Judd is employed at the New Britain National bank.
 What Did Herb Erwin Mean?
 At republican headquarters last night Councilman Porter entered shortly before the time for closing the polls and introduced Edward Ramage as his representative for the counting of ballots. As he was leav- ing, Chairman H. E. Erwin of the republican town committee said to him:
 Be sure to come up afterwards and smile with us, Max"
 When newspaper reporters smiled and exchanged glances Chairman Erwin hurriedly explained that there was no significance in the remark.
 Triple Contest in First.
 The three-cornered race for first ward councilman nominations re- suited in the selection of Clarence H. Maxon and Thure Bengston, Martin Horwitz being defeated. Mr. MaXon received 262 votes and his running mate five less. Horwitz boiled 142 which was considered an excellent showing as has been resident of the ward for less than year.
 In the second ward 16 votes were cast and Councilmen Arthur Crus- berg and A. P. Eichstaedt were nominated.
 The fifth ward nominated Peter J. Pajewski for alderman and Albin Ezekiel and Stanley Karpinski for councilmen, Fl votes being cast for each.
 In the sixth ward, 10 votes were cast for Prospero Francolino and Bundle Finkelstein, both of whom were nominated for councilmen.
 Larson and Stanley Named.
 John A. Larson led the fourth ward council aspirants with 147 votes as against 69 for Lawrence Stanley, 66 for Fred Fleischauer and 47 for | Philip Scheyd. Larson and Stanley were nominated.
 E. M Pratt. Henry T. Burr and M D. Sake were named for the school | committee, the last named to fill E. | c. Goodwin's vacancy. A. H. Nero i and l.. w. Lawyer were picked for the board of selectmen without oppo- stion.