The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-17

heenan. MrS. SnerWOodS name was then withdrawn. Mrs. Keenan Appeals Mrs. Keenan, given permission to address the delegates, declared that she was not opposed to the or ganizatoin but felt that the nom- nation should be given to a wo- man. "I've done 8 great deal oi work for the party for many years: I've worked with many young wo- | men," she said. If you put a man on the ticket for this place, we'll have nothing to offer the wo- men of Waterbury. There1l be no incentive for young women to join us, and we can't appeal to wome1, for votes on election day." MT. Bane won, 17-15, with Mrs Lura E. Dutton leaving the or ganization ranks to vote for Mrs. Keenan.
 Earl Hartley and Charles Hughes were nominated for selectmen with out opposition.
 Constable Pelosi Licked For constables the organization offered the names of Charles Rich ards, Nicholas Jamele, George Banfe and Louis Freeman. The Perriello group nominated Albert Pelosi, now a constable. The organization choices won, the vote being Richards, 20; Freeman, 20: Banfe, 20; Jamele, 30. and Pe- losi, 13.
 The complicated nature of the vote brought from Edward Udelo- witz, city manager opponent, the query: "Wlaat,s that, proportional representation"
 The city convention began with Finton Cuddy, who did all the nom- mating for the organization. offer ing the name of MT. Foster. Mayor Perriello was nominated by Attorney Albert Hummel, who declared that Ines done @ swell job since he took office and he should have a chance to continue in office for the good of the city and the Republican party. Let's not be swayed by per sonal feelings or prejudices. If we can't win this year, when can we win? We need the support of the independent voters, and the best way to get it Is to nominate MT. Perriello.
 Quotes N. Y. Times MT. Galullo declared, in sec onding speech, that there was no place for racial or religious feel ing in a nominating convention. He quoted a New York Times article on Tolerance. He asserted that the mayor "is far above the aver age candidate in ability. To me it's obvious that he should be noni- mated. I'd even hoped that no other name would be submitted to this convention. It will be a grave mistake not to give this nomination to the mayor. Our party must stand or fall on his record.
 There was no further discussion, and the vote was taken. The count was 1T for MT. Foster to l5 Tor MT. Perriello, with Henry P. Barry leav- ing the organization ranks to vote for the mayor.
 Made Unanimous
 On motion of MT. Galullo, the nomination was made unanimous: Then Town Chairman Upson saio he wished to compliment MT. Gal ullo on a gallant gesture"
 T resent that" exclaimed MT. Galullo. Tt tends to imply that I'm not a gentleman, that I don't Know the sporting thing to do"
 "I'n sorry." said MT. UpSon.
 q accept the apology" snapped back Attorney Galullo.
 MT. Posts nomination for con- troller was then voted without op-
 This brought up the battle for the city clerk nomination, with the names of MT. Bernier and MT. Der gin being offered. Three ballots ended 16-16, with George Towle and MT. Barry backing MT. Bergin.
 Other Nominations The convention voted to proceed with other nominations. and MT. Petrillo was nominated for tax col- iector over the Perriello candidate, Attorney DeCicco. The vote was 18-l4. MT. Morrow ,Eas then nomi- mated for city treasurer, defeating MT. Hunt 17-l5.
 Names of three candidates were offered for city sheriff, MT. Stokes, MT. Barry and Alderman Kolbeck. The first vote was 16 for Stokes, IA for Barry and two for Kolbeck. The second ballot gave Stokes l8 votes and the nomination.
 There was no opposition to the nomination of Frederick 8. Chase for membership on the board of h- brary agents. Also rnopposed were MT. Calo and MT. Boyec for nomir1a- tions to the sboard of tax review, formerly known as the board of re- lief.
 Three More Ballots !
 Three more ballots were then taken for city clerk, with the out come still Q tie vote.
 Lets go on to the aldermen" said MT. Galullo.
 Let's stick to city clerk z rejoined MT. Cuddy.
 The convention decided to pro- ceed with the aldermanic nomina- tions. The organization offered the names of Messrs. Abercrombie, Ger ardi. Phillips, Walker. Reiner, Kol- beck, DuBois and Kingston. The