New Britain herald., 1926-10-12
WHITE NOMINATED
 FOR ASSEMbLYMAN
Defeats Robertson and Smith at
 Republican Caucus
JUDGES ARE RENOMINATED
Democrats Meet Tonight for Same Purpose-Legion Delegates Of- Johnson Much Improyed-Prog- ress on High School.

ress on High School.
 Robert B. White was nominated l for assemblyman on the republican ticket at the G. o. r. caucus held last night in the town hall, receiv- ing clear majority on the first informal ballot and being awarded the nomination when his nearest competitor on the ballot moved that the vote be made formal and unanimous. The caucus was mark ed by large attendance and enthns- iasm. although tho 120 voters present did not bring the meeting to the high water mark set several weeks ago. when town officers were nominated.
 Ralph |. Seymour, chairman of the republican town committees, opened the meeting by calling for the election Of a chairman. Grand Juror Stanley s. Gwillm was named for this post, while Mfr. Seymour was chosen clerk and read the call to caucus.
 Mir. Gwilim then called for nominations for asscmhlyman. First Selectman John T. Kimmel the present representative, immediately nominated Ol W. Robertson. Rob ert J. Coe placed the name of Rob ert B. White before the meeting and Frank !. Smith was nomi- mated. An informal ballot was moved by Registrar of Voters John F. Lamb and the chairman appointed Charles F. Conlon. Ben 1amin w. Edwards. Frederick Bull len and Steve Bugiel as tellers.
 The informal ballot was then taken. 119 votes being cast as fol- lows: White 6S, Robertson S5, Smith 13. scattering 2. Mfr. Robert son moved that the ballot be made formal and unanimous. and it was so voted.
 Justices of the Peace
 The nomination of three candi- dates for justices of the peace next occupied the meeting. Mir. Kimmel named Grand Juror Charles F.. Conlon and the three republican justices at present on the bench were placed in nomination, l.. S. Mills by Allen M. Raymond. Fred 'rick Rullen by Mir. Mills, and Merritt 0. Ryder by Sclcctman Kim mel. Again Mir. Lamb moved an informal ballot. and the voters were instructed to place three names on the small slips of paper given them by the iellers.
 The ballot resulted in the follow ing vote: Ryder 99 Bullen SS. Mills S@. Conlon 5S. Town Treas urer William H. Wilson moved that the three candidates with the largest number Of votes be de- clared elected. and this was carried.
 Judge Ryder Renominated
 When candidates for judge Of prohate were called for. Charles H. Newton nominated Judge Mor- it O. Ryder, who has held tho o!nce Tor many years. A motion 10 close nominations followed inn m"diately and the clerk was i'm structed 10 cast the yo,e which TO- nominated Judge Ryder unani- mously
 MT. Seymour urged those In at tendance 10 work to get out a 100 Der cent vote at the coming state election and 10 show Governor John H, Trumbul that his home town is behind him. MT. GwilIim congratulated the members of the republican party on the interest 'hey had manifested in the rarty at the last two caucuses. The meet Ing Was then adjourned.
 Democrats Meet Tonight
 The democratic caucus will he held in the town hall at & o'clock tonight A nominee 10 oppose Mfr White must be found. although as yet no candidates have come for ward to seek the position. Three Y" 'lulud.cs TOT justices of the peace ana on" for judge of probate will aiso be named. The present demo. cratic justices are Edward P frlor and William Cunningham. Merritt O. Ryder was endors ., two years ago for judge Of probat, and Frederick BulIcn for the third Justiceship.
 Goes to Philadelphia
 The delegation from Brock Barnes post and Ladies auxiliary left yes terday to attend the American I.e- zion convention in Philadelphia. It was comprised of Commander James Paul. Harry Fisher, James F. Usher, Thomas Prior. Miss Marjorie Fisher and Miss Helen Brock. They intend 10 march as a Separate unit in tha