The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-10-06

JACKSON tf1e DeM0cFAtlG hQllAlcen
fpf representatives to the general
assembly and with Charles doom
nor, Eugene Conway, william Pat
tersHtl, Matthew Scully and Luke
Comiskey as nominees for justice
of peace, the local Democratic SLATE
at the November election was COM
pleted today. Rep. Durkin and jack
son we're re-r1ominated last nigh
In q quiet and apparently harmon
ious convention.
After James Brennan put MIR
Dufkin's name in nomination, ant
Thomas Breeder nominated Mr.
jackson, Matthew Scully nominated
Thomas Reilly, a former representa-.
tive. On motions by Atty. Henry j
Freeman, Is was agreed TO vote first
on Mr.. Durkin, then on Mr.. Jack
son. There was no opposition or
either Of these candidates and they
were declared elected, no vote or
MIR. Reilly being necessary as the
positions were filled. The Justices o.
peace, named by Frank Madden
were also approved unanimously
The vote was q voice. vote.
After Town Chairman JOSEPH
Dinneny opened the meeting, War
der Sheridan was chosen perma-
nert chairman and Daniel J. Gala
han was named clerk. The Warden
commented that the party was Of
fering tried and proved candidates
and stressed the Importance Of the
Nnvataher election
Later the warden said the second
ward contest Monday night was @
friendly affair with no III will held
He expressed the opinion contests
do not harm but bring out party
members and stimulate interest, He
said the contest Monday was con-
Quoted fairly and all who partici-
pated should feel 1t is now over and
the victor as well as the losers
work together for the party in the
election.
He said the party nominees will
have ample subjects to discuss In
the coming campaign. People will
noe forget the assistance the gov
eminent has given them, he said
you will hear a cry Of dictator
ship. Those people who talk about
that are the same ones who were
under the form of government In
this state before Governor Cross
war FIRST elected, the warden said
referring to the Roraback politi-
cal machine.
Atty Freeman pointed out that
the experience Mr.. Durkin and Mr.
Jackson have had as representa-
tives In the past two years will
prove Of value to the town II they
are elected. "Let us keep them In
office. He said he Is opposed to toe
many caucus fights for often they
micss be carried into the election
He praised Warden Sheridan fol-
striving to eliminate any hard feel
ings which might result from such
contests. The party nominees will
have the 100 per cent of their party
at the polls next month, he pre-
dicted.
He hailed the recent Democratic
victory In Beacon Falls as a signal
triumph, pointing out that town has
been Republican for many years.
and predicted larger Democratic
majority here than In the 1885
election.
Rep. Durkin said he would con-
tinue to work for the interests Of
the people II reelected. as he has
done IN the past, and said he has
Learned much In his terms Of ONCE
as representative. He promised to
support any bills which are for the
general welfare Of the town. Rep.
jackson expressed thanks for his
support and said he will not betray
the trust placed In him. He said he
has plans for some legislation, but
will discuss these In the coming
campaign.
Cyril Touhey. registrar of voters.
polnted out that Tuesday at 5 p. m.
Is the final time for to-be-inade
voters to apply and said those not
yet ~ but who will be 81 before
the date Of the November election
can apply now. The first session Of
the registrars 10 today.
James Brennan urged q check be
made Of those who might vote by
4DoSAttEC UolAuts x1U D8iu Al - H4bt
election about 800 absentee Repub-
lican and Democratic ballots were
cast. Mr.. Dinneny predicted big
Democratic victory. The credentials
committee ut the convention cons
sisted Of Mr.. Brennan, Frank Mad
den and Raymond Dolan. There
were only six delegates from the
second ward present.
The Democratic town committee
will meet at 8 o'clock tomorrow
night in town hall and viii discuss
plans for the campaign. It ID ex-
pected rally dates may be set.
Observe Hirtkday
TChight the Valley Players will
celebrate their 18th birthday. Or
ganized II years ago 10 provide
entertainment for both the menu
bets and the townsfolk, the club has
gone on steadily. growing stronger
with each passing year. Today It Is
looked upon as an organization that
has done q great leal Of good for
the town In general. Today many
groups IN town avail themselves Of
the services Of the players as a
means Of raising meney to carry on
charity and welfereb work. The
players are very proud and happy
that they are able to do their bit
for the people Of Naugatuck.
Until recently the, club had no
home Of its own. E9rced to work
under unfavorable conditions. With
out q place TO hold yehearsals, With-
out . hlhce to build or store scenery,
never seeing the Get Or stage until
the night OF the performance. they
hare eRercome these obstacles and
each performance night present q
worknlanlike job that is entertain
Ing and pleasing to the public. Not
withslAnding the fact that they
have mo income, with the exception
Of Q very, very small percentage
from each show to cover production
costs, they have acquired a store
house for their sceileTy and more
recently have taken over the Vet
erhia Df Foreign Wars hall Is their
meeting place and home.
SNVotlte6n wears Is long, long