The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-08
EXPECT LARGEST
 VOTE IN HISTORY
l,50O New Names on List -Edwards-Ryan Nup-
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 Plans have been completed and everything is in readiness for the opening of the polls here to-day for what promises to De one of the most closely contested elections in many years.
 The largest vote ever recorded in Torrington Is anticipated. The previous record was made at the last presidential election when q total of 5000 went to the polls here. The voting list has increased this year. however. by the addition of nearly 1900 names, bringing the total enrolment to over 10000 SO that If the usual percentage for q presidential election is maintained the vote here will be in excess of 5000.
 Leaders of both parties are con- fdently predicting victory. The leaders of both parties plead with the voters to vote as early as pos- sible to avoid congestion at the polls tonight.
 David Finn, democrat, was des- ignated to officiate as moderator at the polls. His selection as modcr- ator will meet with general ap- proval as he is knodn for his fair ness and impartiality.
 Tn addition to voting for candi. dates to-day, the electors also will vote Yes" or No" on the question of repeal of the prohibition amend ments. The voting machines will be used.
 There arc six tickets: democrat lc. republican, Socialist, Socialist labor, Communist and Independent republican. The Torrington people will vote on eight presidential clec- tors. governor, iieutenant- -govern- or. secretary. treasurer, comptrol. Ter. United States senator, con- gressfnan at large. congressman from fifth district, state senator, judge of probate. two represcnt- ntives and eleven justices of the peace.
 The democrats held three rallies yesterday afternoon-~-nn Italian American rally in Rialto hall. Si0. yak in Sacred Heart hnli and Hun gnrian in st Stephens hall. William A.. Gleason, Martin Gormley, Fran els w. Hogan, Senator E. O.. Wright, Judge Richard Cooke and T. ]. Lyons were among the speakers. MT Gieeson and MT Hogan attacked the clubs formerly voters here to promote the candi- dacics of Wndhams. Roraback. Oneglia and Wcigold. Mir Hogan declared that the opposition has proven Itself the "mcaneyt and lowest form of organization he has met in his political career.
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 A pretty wedding took place at St Francis church at 10 o'clock yesterday when Miss Elizabeth M. Ryan. daughter of John D. Ryan of Migeon avenue, became the bride of Thomas Francis Edwards. son of MT and Mrs Philip Ed wards. son of MT and Mrs Philip Edwards of Waterbury. The ccre. mony was performed by the Rev John W. Fay who also celebrated q nuptiai high mass. Mss Mary H. Burns was soIoist accompanied by Miss Julia Carroll. organist and William Coury, vioiinist.
 The bride was attired in q gown of Ivory Dutchcss satin with trim ming of hand run Alcncon lace and waIst-iinc train made on long. slender lines and wore n shoulder veil of the same lace. Miss Ryan was escorted by her father to the alter where they were met by the bridegroom and Joseph Nichols of Waterbury who acted as best man. The bridesmaids were Miss Margaret Kelley of Wa terbury and Miss Gertrude Hopper Of Grantwood. N. J. Miss Agnes Ryan. q sister of the bride was the maid of honor.
 Immediately after the ceremony there was q reception at tho Blue Spruce Inn in Bantam. They will take ID thflr residence oh Pros pect street. Waterbury. on their re. ] turn. The bride ls graduate of tAe Tcrrinston high school. MT