New Britain herald., 1928-03-26
BARTLETT APPEALS
 FOR POLISH VOTES
kloskoWski Says Paonessa Dis
 appointed Citizens iD Fifth Ward

A caprc city crowd filled the l'al- con hall on North street last evening to hear Donald L. Bartlett. repuhli- can candidate for mayor. and Will liam II. Judd. chairman Of the re- publican town committee. The oc- casion was the regular meeting of the Polish-Amcrican Republican club. which was presided over by former Councilman Joseph klos- kowski. who is again running for that office.
 Immediately after the opening Of the meeting. Mr, Bartlett was intro ducteI by President kloskowski, Mir. Bartlett said in part:
 "It is DO smal! opportunity and privilege 10 be among you tonight and tell you why have come here. As you all know l am running for mayor of this city. your city and the best city in the world. 10 you. My platform is 10 work for the best ln- torcsts Of in. city and it's people. make no promises but l give you my word that l will strive 10 give you the best of service and good gov srnment. Those whom l shall choose for city offices and jobs will undergo a severe scrutiny before being placed in responsible positions. Before anyone is appointed he will have to show that hc is the type Of man on whose shoulders full responsibility can b. placed. Otherwise he has no chance. friend or no friend. l shall assume all responsibility that goes with the joh Of being mayor of g large city and in matters concern- ing the bcttcrment of conditions, or matters of any kind that need the attention of a mayor, I shall seek advice from the people through their leaders. before any judgment IS passed.
 T have bacn Ill the council for five years and my record of service is open 10 all I am not asha aned Of this record. because in all mat tors l have striven to do the right thing and to the satisfaction of tbose who have elected uc to that office l am glad to sec you or sunizcd so strongly and feel that with yonr cooperation and full sup port l will be your next mayor
 Mir. Judd who vas introduced as the next speaker, reminded those present 10 register and to tell others who were not there. RcmarklnG about Mr Bartlett. he said:
 "In voting and eecting Mr Bart l, ,s as your next mayor, you may be sure that you will have q good man. a man Of unblemished character and wide reputation as q good husl- 1"ss man. With him in the office, 1nls city will haNc Il good and sound business administration. 1 firmly be. hcvc that our candidate will make one Of the best mayors this city ever had. Work for him and Eol work for your own good. l have worked for five years with him in the council and know W hat type of q man he is
 kloskow ski Attacks Paoncssa
 After ,he applause. President kloskowslI thanked the speakers or behalf Of the club and then de. lNernd a lengthy speech in which he l,ferred q great deal to the admin lration of oX-Mayor X. Paoncssa. He said that laonessa made promises 10 the people Of the fifth ward and when elected disappointed them Men who were appointed to city job. by him were unfit for the positions and as result the administration was poor one, Kloskowski said.
 We were very much disappoln ed and diseustcd after he was elect ed" he said "None of his promise! ever matcrializcd. We don't wan promises--we want work and goot work at that. That's why l tlrml. believe that if we elect Mir. Bartlet 10 the office, the administration o the city will be in capable hand and know that he will work for thu good Of the city. want you all tt work for him and when the tim' comes to cast your vote in his be half. As for myself and MT Barszcz. who is running with m for the office of councilman Of th' fifth ward. ask you to give u Nour full support. I have served i, the council during on" term and am not ashamed Of the record have.'
 He introduced Frank Barszcz, wh' for the first time is Nenturing int, politics. Barszcz made short ad dress asking for support of him self and the whole republican ticket
 After the speeches an open forum was held during which many ques lions were asked by the member of the club pertaining to the com ing election.
 The club will hold q smoker O Thursday evening at the Falcon hal at which some prominent speaker will be present. It is possible tila Councilman Bartlett will be one c the speakers that evening. Repre scntatives of all nationaiities Twin in the fifth ward have been invite to attend.
 The club will hold 2 spring danc on Saturday, April 21 at the Y. N r. X. So E. hall
 About 50 new members were reg istered.
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