The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-09
FRANK M. JEFFREY
 GETS NOMINATION
Former High School Prin- cipal Republican Choice
 for Representative

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 Candidates for representatives and justices of the peace were nomin- ated by both major parties at cau- cuses last evening. There was a much larger attendance at the re- publican than at the democratic principally because, as was expect ed, 8 contest developed among six candidates for the representative posts.
 Republican Caucus
 The republican caucus at the high school auditorium, was one of the most largely attended ever held here. Henry c. Ellis was chairman and Henry Robillard, secretary.
 Chairman Ellis called the meeting to order and called on Ernest c. Falk, chairman of the town corn- mittee. MT. Falk announced the candidates for the representative posts were on their own and none had the endorsement of the town committee.
 Frank M. Jeffrey, former princi- pal of Torrington High school and newcomer to local political circles, was easily the most popular candi- date in the representative race. The other winner, and MT. Jeffrey's run ming mate in the coming election, is Dewitt Hotchkiss.
 The results by ballot follow:
 Frank M. Jeffrey, nominated by Arthur Wadhams, 363: Dewitt Hotchkiss, nominated by. Russell Patterson, 295; Arthur DeMichiel. nominated by Herman Negri, 210; John J. Morrissey, nominated by John O'Connor, 204: Raymond o Abeling, nominated by Otto Jaeger, 13l; and Arthur L. Gloster, nomin- ated by Randolph Doty, 34.
 Immediately following the aa- nouncement of the results of the contest, John Morrissey, speaking on behalf of the losers, made a motion the causus declare the vote unarli- nous by exclamation.
 The following names of candidates for justice of the peace were sub- nitted by the town committee and approved by the caucus:
 Robert Reid, Attorney John J. Casale, Samuel Leavitt, Charlas Rianio, August Raspiller, David Cramer, Thomas J. Wall, Eugene Madeux, Andrew Pavlikovic, Valen. tine Sacco and John Arnisto.
 Democratic Caucus
 Patrick R. Phelan, democratic registrar of voters, served as chair man of the democratic caucus in City Hall. Edmond Sawoska was named clerk.
 Senator Francis w. Hogan started the meeting re-nominating Attorney James F. Hogan for representative in the general assembly. Represen- tative Anthony w. Telesca then en- tered the name of Thomas Stan1- mers as Hogan's running mate. Both of the above candidates were unani- mously endorsed by the caucus.
 Richard F. Cooke, judge of pro- bate. nominated the following list of candidates endorsed by the town committee for justices of the peace, which were promptly accepted by the caucus:
 E. J. O'Sullivan, James Hogan Harry Ossen, David Harris, w. J Malahan, P. J. Cavanugh, w. A Gleeson, Howard J. Newbury, Thomas P. Mclaughlin, Amede0 Guilbeauldt and aPtrick R. Phalen.
 Senator Hogan expressed cons fidence in the democratic party and recommended a little hard work be. fore the approaching election. Representative Anthony W. Tel esca stated the working man will be going back about 30 years if Roose- welt isn't supported and the election of Landon would mean the return to the twenty cents per hour wage He stated that Roosevelt saved the United States from communism.
 James Hogan, chairmen of the democratic town committee, denied statements by the opposition the administration is slow in getting started. Hogan reminded the rneet- ing of the big rally at the state armory October 28.
 Judge Richard Cooke said he saw no reason why the party should meet anything but q decisive victory at the polls in November. The in- dividual is much better satisfied and i situated, Judge Cooke said.
 William Patten, city councilman. unfavorably compared the manage ment of Kansas, Landor's state with the management of our own state by Governor Gross,
 Timothy J. Lyons urged the voters to get out and work hard.
 David Harris praised the 0. 0. O camps and what they did for the youth of the nation.
 James Murphy advocated the es- tablishment of Q Young Mems Denl- ocratic club in Torrington.