The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-02
Little George Rizk Remains OutIn Front
 As Contest Goes On
Margin Separating First and Second Places; Other Contestants Commencing to Hit Stride for HOnors

Contest of The Democrat continued to sweep in to the Contest man. ager today.
 But all efforts of pretty Ruth Ann Scannell, School street con- tender, were unavailing to catch galloping George Rizk of North Main street.
 George leads a hotly contested race as of noon today with $500 votes and his parents. MT. and Mrs. Naim Rizk of 575 North Main street, said: Hes like that" Probably meaning that George, age three, wants to lead the girls a race no matter whether it's for votes or marbles
 Girl Gaining
 Miss Scannell, twenty-two months old daughter of MT. and Mrs. M. J. Scannell of 19 School street. gained 1,200 votes over the week. end, however, and now trails in sec- ond place with 5,700 votes, 800 be- hind the boy favorite. As she re- marked Saturday, I've just begun to fight" there is likelihood that Miss Scannell has some plan to gain the lead some time during the current week,
 Many of the voters have called in to see the Contest Manager and have been advised to get their votes in early. They said they were holding them up so that thousands might be scored at one time. While this strategy might serve in a po- htical contest, the Most Popular Baby Contest is differently devised and the returns should be made frequently in order to allow time for counting. check and arrange ment for pictures of the leaders to be printed in The Democrat.
 Four Contenders
 Deviating from the routine of the first days of actual voting, The Democrat today is printing pictures of some of the more active con- tender. without regard for stand ing. Among these are three boys and girl. giving the boys the edge" they seem to deserve with a boy leading the race for the $10O cash grand first prize. the title of Most Popular Baby, and the loving cup which the selection winner will receive.
 Taking the tiniest first. there's Marlene A. Gagne, five and one half months, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Fernan Gagne of 63 West Liberty street. Marlene is showing a pair of plump legs to numerous other babies in the race with a to- tai of 1900 votes and more com- ing, say her support Ns.
 Watert0wn Boy
 Raymond Bruce Packard, thirteen months, son of Mrs. Margaret Pack ard of 82 French street, Watertown, is a leading contender from his section. Raymond, a choking level-eyed little chap. counts 2,500 votes and said today:
 Don't forget that Watertown is in this Most Popular Baby Contest. We've just completed an organiza- tion that is the equal of any pon- tical group you have in Waterbury. regardless of what names they go under And are we organized?"
 To which George Arthur Lane. three years old. son of Mrs. Ger trude Lane of g Fort Hill road, Waterville replied:
 Kissing Out
 "I may not be the baby kissing type but folks in Waterville will want to support a candidate with a smile that spells service. My elec- tion will meaE a bigger. better baby understanding by all voters living ill Waterbury. Waterville or, even. Wa tertown. In the first returns my standing may not be impressive. But just you wait!"
 . George has 1870 votes as of to- day.
 A local boy is next among the contenders whose statements ap- pear today. He is Leon Saunders, Jrs son of Mir. and Mrs. Leon Saunders of 92 Congress avenue, two ard .one-half years old. and pos- seSsor of 2,360 votes.
 Deals In Making
 We'll show 'em." said Leon to- day. There's going to be a boy elected even if we have to make some deals. Suffrage is all right for some folks and trading may get I the politicians a good lineup be- fore the election. But the voters won't be fooled by the fair promis- es of the girls. And kisses never paved city street. You may quote me-"
 More tomorrow, folks. All about the election. Read The Democrat and keep up with the news. Vote early and watch for the returns.
 The Contest Manager has just announced that the swing of the election in its early stages cannot be properly guased unless the sub- scriptions which serve as votes are turned in promptly. Remember that your candidate depends onn every voter to do his duty. The Standing Abati, Richard ...... ...,... l,l50 Abromavieh, Raymond ........ 5oO Apiello. Nicholas ............. oOO Barone, Anthony ............. YOU Barrows, Frederick .........l l,00O Berardi, Palma .....,.......... DUO Bradshaw, Millicent ........ .l.12O Bruneau. Paul .,,,,,..... 900 Butler, Wayne Dan .......... $50 Byron, Joan Rita ............ .3,820 Calabrese, Joan ............... 52O l Carnemolla, Frank ............ 5OO