The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-23

<, close to 12,000 turned out here. Many rubber factory workers got out at about 12:30 and joined the crowd which had really started to gather about Il :45. Inaddition there were many workers from other fac- tories here and in Union City and most of, the 5000 local school chil- dren were on hand. Then there were hundreds of housewives and office workers who let dinner go hang in order not to miss the op- portunity to see the No. man of the United States. 1
 A good estimate of the turnout could be had from the tremendous jam after the procession had passed. Many woman who appeared in best clothes to see the sight rued her choice as her shoes were trod- den on and stockings developed runs.
 | Even the entire police force oi the town with the help of firemen who volunteered their services had tremendous difficulty with the surg ing, pushing thousands who al- though gay and friendly were deter mined to reach vantage points.
 The crowd at the center at one time completely closed the roadway on Main street and all efforts to separate them were frlitless until the first car of the procession came along. Then narrow way was opened.
 The presidential not stop to con- fer with local political leaders who were waiting to greet him, because of the need of keeping to his sched- ule. Warden John J.. Sheridan, Chairman of the Democratic Town Committee Frank T. Green, Dr. Charles Kennedy, member of the board of education, Borough Attor- ney Henry Freeman and Burgess George Fellows were in this group.
 Both sidewalks on Main street were jamnaed to capacity and the crowd swarmed into the street bare. ly leaving room for the presidentia, party to pass. The Memorial bridge was also damned with some riskine injury by standing on the bridge rails to get a better view.
 Stand on Roofs
 Several groups stood on top o1 the Tano building and others were on top of the Alcazar theater. O1 course offices that lined Main street were packed to overflow. Cars were lined up on the east side of Maple street and several stood on the cars some to take pictures. There were many cameras exhibited, but ;ii seemed doubtful that most of them could have got a good picture of ths president. NJ The state highway department of flee was a fine vantage point ano even Dr. H. H. Gorton, chairman o1 the republican town committee used this o.-.ce to view the process sion. The veteran g. Q. p. leader wore glum expression and those in the crowd who saw him, won- dered just what his thoughts were as he heard the tumultuous ovation given the democratic nominee fol reelection.
 Some youngsters had climbed ur on the police booth and got 8 bet ter view than their parents.
 Warden Loses Weight
 At first the group of political lead CTS were on the west side Of the street but pressure from behind pushed them past the middle of the road into the east side and then when the first car of troopers came on the west side they had to elbow and push their way through the crowd back to the west side. Friends of Warden Sheridan said he lost 1C pounds in the process.
 One man attempted to get the presidents autograph but was push ed back by a secret service man When the group filled the street, one man remarked, Tt looks as though they are trying to keep Roosevelt in Naugatuck." The fire whistle announced the coming of the president to Weber,s corner at 12:55 and excitement grew as the state troopers opened 8 lane for the presidential car.
 The children got big kick out of the president and filled the air with cheers as the chief executive came to the center. It was Q meme orable experience for them. GraTn- mar school children were let out 0t school until ? p. m. instead of going back at p. m. and high school stu- dent were dismissed for the day near noon.
 "Jay Jay Gets Thrill John J. Daig, colorful local neWs-