The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-08

Nau9atuck, April 8.-Burgess Jo- eenh Dinneny will probably be the next chairman of the democratic town, committee, it was learned to- day. The news comes as a distinct surprise to most local voters fho had belived Warden John J. Sheri- ran would be the successor to Frank IT. Green who is not a candidate for renomination.
 The town committee, chosen at the democratic convention last night has not yet named its chairman but authentic reports today were to ef- feet MT. Dinney would receive the nomination without a ny opposi- tion.
 Warden Sheridan said today he is not a candidate for the post unless MT. Dinney does not accept it." MT. Dinney has held the office of burgess for three years and showed considerable strength in the remocratic first ward caucus Tues day night when he won contest over Joseph Cavanaugh by 159 votes with 493 being the total cast.
 He is member of the D. J. Car roll faction in the first ward and has quiet but pleasing personality It Is belived the committee will meet soon to nominate the chair man.
 Democratic Convention
 With all but one position on the democratic ticket filled, local remo- crats were looking forward with in terest to the republican town con- vention tonight to see what action is taken on the nomination for town clerk. At the democratic town con- vention last night, all offices but the town clerk post were filled, and the convention adjourned to Friday night.
 Nomination of George A. Kelly, local newSpapedman, as the demo- cratic nominee for board of educa- ton member, with Borough At torney Henry J. Freeman who has served 20 years on the school board not being mentioned at the conven- tion for the post, and renomination of Warden John J. Sheridan were two features of the session.
 There was no open contest at the meeting. After recess of 30 min ut0S things moved like clockWork. Several changes were made i'll the town committee with Frank T. Green who had been chairman for a number of years, not seeking re- nomination either as chairman of tho committee or as 8 member of 1t.
 As prericted in the Democrat yes- terday, Burgess Joseph Dinney was chasen a member of the committee from the first ward. replacing Mrs. Ella Brannigan who resigned, and Burgess George Fellows was elect ed in the third ward replacing William F. McDermott. Felix Nar- dello was named from the second ward to the committee, filling the vacancy as member of the com mittee caused by MT. Greens with drawal. These fere the only changes on the committee, the six other members being reelected.
 One other change in the demo- NAdt4C OldIC AAOAl ldob CdA Wdo UllC choice of Cyril Tuohey, first ward democratic club president, as remo- cratic registrar of voters. He suc- ceeds Raymond St. John woh was not candidate for the office this year.
 No Open Opposition
 Apparently the expected battle over the board of education post dier in infancy. The choice of MT. Kelly was unanimous, ther being no dissenting vote. Nomination is equivalent to election if there are only two parties in thefield on election day as expected.
 The caucus opened at 805 and a motion by Warden Sheridan that an indefinite recess be taken was put by MT. Green, temporary chairman. The recess was believed to be not as much for the purpose of trying to reach agreement on the board of education member, as it was to ar range details of nomination of various officers.
 At 8:45 the delegates returned to the borough courtroom after the discussion downstairs and Joseph Jackson was chosen clerk of the meeting, being nominated by James Brennan, after Michael Nolan had declined the post. John Kiernan was selected as permanent chairman of the session.
 A committee of three was named as the committee on credentials by the chairman, following a motion to that effect by the warden. They were: James Brennan, Rocco Mari ano and Burgess George Fellows:
 Affection of Warden"
 After credentials have been ceri- fled, Peter Meegan, board of edu- cation member, nominated Warden Sheridan for the wardenship. He pointed out that three years ago when the warden was first chosen, i've barely tolerated him, but tolera- ton grew to respect, from respect to admiration and now we hold a real affection for him. He is an experienced and efficient warden, Mr. Meegan said. Burgess Fellows seconded the nomination and with no others being put up, Mrs. Sheri- E